FOR SALE BY OWNER SUCCESS ON THE RISE

We have seen many sellers become very frustrated because selling by owner is not as easy as they thought. They guess at the market value of their property. They become offended at others remarks. They don't know how to negotiate for themselves and loose offers. Too eager and don't insists buyer be pre-qualified. They accept contingencies that bomb.  It gets worse. They feel they know what to do and they don't.
We know this is a problem so we offer free Seller's Classes and bring to sellers the experts to help you. We have a free kit which shows you all the basic facts on getting a real estate deal closed.
We have a lender who explains what  pre- approval is and how to use it.
The attorney's free contract is explained.
Pricing and staging is featured along with many helpful tips to lead to a successful sale.

Getting through a real estate deal smoothly  is such a relief to sellers. Happy, relaxed customers are our goal
We really do "Keep Life Simple" for "For Sale By Owners".
If you are an Ohio seller:
We can be contacted easily at www.gatewaytitle.com or 440 546 9660 - you can "Like" us on FaceBook too!

Waiting for the Housing Market to Recover?

Waiting for the Housing Market to Recover?

Most of us have, over the years, heard many motivational speakers where we’ve  heard how to go out and succeed. 

We spend money to get involved in many training programs that promise to help us succeed and come away from them thinking “this is the one that will work, I’m really gonna do it this time” Then what happens?

Did you make it work or are you like most and never work at it?

Which of those plans are you following to get business this year?...Or are you looking for new motivation?

It really doesn’t matter  - remember “If it’s to be, it’s up to me”?

All programs work if you work them.

You can’t change the BIG picture of the real estate market, but you can change yours and that is usually the more difficult task!

How are you going to survive for the next 2 years? (Predicted time for market to get better)

It’s time to apply those activities you all ready know you should be doing.

Look in the mirror, I’ll bet that person in the mirror knows….LISTEN.

Tell me what you hear.

REAL ESTATE CONSUMERS FALL VICTIM TO INDUSTRY GREED

The phrase I hate to hear …


“Hey, we just bought a new house! You know, we wanted to use your Gateway title company, but the real estate agent said we had to use their in-house title company and we were afraid they would mess it up if we didn’t use their agency”

It is very difficult for me to keep my composure when I know the truth about “steering” and RESPA violations the agent has committed.

Did you know the consumer has the RIGHT to choose the title company to insure the closing of their real estate deal?

It cannot be a condition of the purchase or mortgage loan (lenders also “steer” to their in-house title agency).

Many consumers know they can choose, but are afraid to exercise their rights.

I’ve been educating as many consumers as I possibly can for the past 15 years.

I’ve seen the damage joint business venture title companies  have caused  the title industry.

Title and escrow by definition are to be handled by a disinterested third party to all when insuring and closing a real estate transaction be it a purchase or refinance.

Question of the day: How can a real estate or lender owned joint business title agency, be a disinterested third party?

Answer: they make extra money on the title and escrow, therefore,

THEY CAN”T!

I am happy for the new home owners, but I am sad that we have again fallen victim to the greed of some companies in our real estate industry.

Ohio Real Estate Market on Feb.2, 2011

Buyers Have Lots of Questions – Bring Them On!


We have had a definite increase on calls from buyers this year wanting to know about our services and fees.

The FSBO (for sale by owner) workshops are also an indication that sellers are of a new mindset, a moving forward attitude that this is the market- period! Sellers are adjusting to the market values and seemed to have stopped waiting for everything to go back up to what it was three years ago. That’s just not going to happen!

It does appear the market has bottomed out is slowly coming back, and that’s a GOOD thing, but will remain slow until next year when it will probably show a small price increase.

Sellers are also working on making their properties more attractive to potential buyers making those small repairs and staging so the property looks it’s best to potential buyers.

They know there is a ton of competition out there.

Buyers are savvier than they were and are shopping very carefully.

They are also shopping for lenders and title/escrow services. We have never had so many calls from buyers in the past. Many of them have been sent to us by sellers.

Talking to buyers and sellers and keeping their life as simple as possible is where we shine.

Give us a call, we love talking to buyers and sellers. We make the time for you!

Rachel

See my blog: www.realestateactuality.blogspot.com



PS. One thing we’re noticing- many buyers are buying from a family member or friend. We can help you with that and you pay no extra fees or commission. Keeping Life Simple for you.

More Information Ohio Mortgage Society Breakfast Meeting

We broke bread with some great members this morning.It's great to see folks in the industry that I haven't seen in years. The topic presented was timely - "Short Sales". Lots of good information. We have buyers and sellers who are getting involved in short sales and ask us how to get it started. Our advice has always been to tell them the seller should call their lender and learn from them. After the meeting this morning, that advice still holds even stronger, If you are contemplating a short sale CALL THE LENDER AND GO FROM THERE.
We can then take care of the title and settlement side. That is our forte' and pleasure to serve all parties involved.

REAL ESTATE SURVIVAL - BEHAVIOR NEVER LIES!

How often we put too much stake in others "words" or we say "we will" and then "we don't"!
Actions do speak louder and truer than words!
My friend and mentor, Richard Flint tells us like it is:
What you really feel about you is defined
with your behavior.
Back to those three little words – Behavior Never
Lies! I can’t get away from them because there is so
much wisdom, so much power in that one thought.
Words are description; behavior is an acted out
definition. Words create a story; behavior acts out
the play. Words make a sound for people to listen to;
behavior paints a picture for people to study. Your
life really is defined by your behavior and remember,
behavior can’t lie!
Remember, you are exactly where you want to be.
reccomended reading: Richard Has written a book "Behavior Never Lies" - available at amazon.com - It could change the way you hear and see others.