Sunday, February 12, 2017

HELP WANTED! A Metro Milwaukee Job Opening for an Agent Like No Other

We're anticipating to need one additional Realtor in the near future as one of our existing agents is retiring. If you have 3+ years in real estate with 10+ sales in the past year and you'd like to triple or quadruple your number of transactions, lets talk.

Our team consists of ONLY highly experienced Realtors that sell many more times the volume of an average agent. All of our agents are in the top 5% of Greater Milwaukee Realtors! We've been in business for 32 years and have maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for ALL this time. That is unheard of in the industry. Unlike most other real estate firms that have a revolving door policy and will hire anyone with a license that walks in the door, WE DON'T. We only hire when there is a need that we cannot fulfill with our existing agents. We are picky who we bring onboard but our clients appreciate that. Most of our Realtors have been with us for decades!

We want to continue bringing real estate expertise and value to sellers and buyers. If you think you possess the qualities and depth to take your real estate career to the next level, get in touch with us. Please submit your information to Peter at PeterS@HomeownersMKE.com

Saturday, January 28, 2017

SELLING AT THE HIGHEST PRICE REQUIRES THE PROPER STRATEGY

Metro Milwaukee home values have been on the increase for the past 2 years and homes are selling fast. Although this is certainly good news for anyone trying to sell their home, getting the best price in the least amount of time requires some expertise. This includes proper staging, a good pricing strategy and maximum marketing to generate the most demand. 

If you are unsure about the changes in home values, and how this may affect your pricing strategy, you’re not alone. Most sellers want to price their homes aggressively, and also price them to reflect the changes in buyer habits; but they also don’t want to price themselves right out of the market.

How to Develop an Great Selling Strategy:
  • Hire a qualified, seasoned real estate agent – This is one area of selling your home that you don’t want to skimp on. Find a top-notch agent who understands the market and will advise you on how best to present your property to the buyers. Such an agent sells a lot of properties (far more than the average), works full time and is a veteran in real estate. All of Homeowners Concept agents fit these requirements, as our agents sell at least 3 times more homes than average and have been in business for 19 yrs vs 6 for the high commission agents.
  • Price it right – Although this may seem like a no-brainer, many sellers, absolutely sure of their ability to sell their home at a higher rate than other comparables in the area, find themselves sitting on their property without an offer in sight (even in this good market). The bottom line is that your pricing strategy should accurately reflect neighborhood home values, not your idea of what you think your home is worth.
  • Maximize marketing – Decide upon your sales strategy beforehand so that your game plan is put in place. More importantly, however, make sure your sales strategy is flexible so that you can react according to the market and according to home values. Make sure your home is exposed to ALL real estate websites including the top 2: Zillow and Trulia. You'd be surprised that many high commission brokers do NOT submit their listings to these websites because they may lose buyers to agents that advertise in them!!
  • Make it ready to sell – Most buyers of today are looking for turn-key properties, so make sure your home is in excellent condition before you list it for sale. It is important to realize that all the pricing strategizing in the world can’t make up for a home that doesn’t compare to other homes in the neighborhood. Clear out the clutter, stage it to sell, and perform any repairs or upgrades that will allow it to compete with other homes for sale in the neighborhood. Homeowners Concept expert agents can assist you with recommendations so the home does sell for the highest price and due to our low commission will NET you the most money at closing.