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Showing posts with label fsbo ohio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fsbo ohio. Show all posts
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Thursday, May 1, 2014
WHY FSBO SUCCESS is AMAZING THIS SPRING!
Listed Homes for sale inventory is LOW in our area
Buyers finding them on internet
Seller's are Utilizing the web opportunities
Researching asking price and asking to the market value
Seek education on paper work
Not afraid to negotiate
Selling to their renter
Family to family sales
Co-brokering with real estate agents.
Staging homes
Rely on Gateway Title for education on closing costs estimates and procedures.
What else comes to your mind.......?
Buyers finding them on internet
Seller's are Utilizing the web opportunities
Researching asking price and asking to the market value
Seek education on paper work
Not afraid to negotiate
Selling to their renter
Family to family sales
Co-brokering with real estate agents.
Staging homes
Rely on Gateway Title for education on closing costs estimates and procedures.
What else comes to your mind.......?
Thursday, March 20, 2014
House Sales Are Popping UP All Over!
Home sales are popping up all over, everyday .
YES they are!
Are a lot of FSBOs (for sale by owner) are succeeding at a speed I haven't
seen in ages and I do mean AGES.
One of the most amazing things I'm witnessing is the large number of sellers
that were unsuccessful last summer and fall that now have success.
They put their property back on recently and have a buyer now!
Many of them tell me all they did was put out the "For Sale' sign and
the buyer came a knocking!
A common thread..... they priced their property to the market!
Buyers have also done their homework and know market values.
A Wise seller and a Wise pre- approved buyer = SOLD!
I do see that Many are being sold by buyer's agents. WHY?
In my opinion, it's the Shortage of listed inventory so they are seeking out
the For Sale By Owners to show their buyers.
Some sellers freak out if an agent brings a buyer.
It's Not necessary to freak out - if the offer is acceptable, ACCEPT IT!
Just remember you do not have to use the agent owned title company.
It is up to buyer and seller to agree on the title company to insure and
close their transaction.
Things are getting wonderfully busy - so get busy, get your Gateway Title Free Seller's Kit,
"for sale"sign,
price it right and Get that Property SOLD!
and call me at GATEWAY TITLE
440 546 9660
or email rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Take Care!
YES they are!
Are a lot of FSBOs (for sale by owner) are succeeding at a speed I haven't
seen in ages and I do mean AGES.
One of the most amazing things I'm witnessing is the large number of sellers
that were unsuccessful last summer and fall that now have success.
They put their property back on recently and have a buyer now!
Many of them tell me all they did was put out the "For Sale' sign and
the buyer came a knocking!
A common thread..... they priced their property to the market!
Buyers have also done their homework and know market values.
A Wise seller and a Wise pre- approved buyer = SOLD!
I do see that Many are being sold by buyer's agents. WHY?
In my opinion, it's the Shortage of listed inventory so they are seeking out
the For Sale By Owners to show their buyers.
Some sellers freak out if an agent brings a buyer.
It's Not necessary to freak out - if the offer is acceptable, ACCEPT IT!
Just remember you do not have to use the agent owned title company.
It is up to buyer and seller to agree on the title company to insure and
close their transaction.
Things are getting wonderfully busy - so get busy, get your Gateway Title Free Seller's Kit,
"for sale"sign,
price it right and Get that Property SOLD!
and call me at GATEWAY TITLE
440 546 9660
or email rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Take Care!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
LEASE/PURCHASES ARE CONVERTING TO PURCHASE
A new Real Estate Trend has come to our attention
We are getting more "LEASE /PURCHASE" agreements, now converting to the
purchase.
They need a title company to follow the agreement
instructions and close it for them. We do that!
Please give me a call at 440 546 9660 or email me rachel@gatewaytitle.com
If you have questions or need help with this.
That's what we do!
THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
An email from Tracy:
Rachel and Barb,
Thanks so much for all you did to make my title work a breeze. I also
appreciate all you did to accomodate my agile schedule today. Despite all the
reworking and running around, I was able to arrive at home just in time to meet
the carpet installers as they were ringing my doorbell.
Best regards, Tracy
Thanks Tracy - You made our day!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Two Done, One To Go
Three Sellers contacted me last Friday because they found buyers for their properties and were ready to go.Two of the three have completed signing and we have started the process of closing for them.
Number three's buyer called me yesterday, with questions on lender fees and closing costs. I worked up closing costs for her and emailed. We talked a while as I answered her questions.
This is the part I Love doing.
Most buyers and sellers have very little knowledge of costs and just how it all comes together.
It's not every day you buy or sell a house and things do change also.
Just why in the heck do you need title insurance and what is escrow?
How much is all of this going to cost?
Call me - then you'll know!
PS. I Love what I do!
Number three's buyer called me yesterday, with questions on lender fees and closing costs. I worked up closing costs for her and emailed. We talked a while as I answered her questions.
This is the part I Love doing.
Most buyers and sellers have very little knowledge of costs and just how it all comes together.
It's not every day you buy or sell a house and things do change also.
Just why in the heck do you need title insurance and what is escrow?
How much is all of this going to cost?
Call me - then you'll know!
PS. I Love what I do!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Okay, I VENTED - I'M FEELING BETTER NOW!
It's safe to call or email me if you need to know what it will cost
to buy or sell that piece of real estate in Ohio.
Email them to: rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Call me at Gateway Title: 440-546 9660
I really do enjoy helping you and
answering your questions.
to buy or sell that piece of real estate in Ohio.
Email them to: rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Call me at Gateway Title: 440-546 9660
I really do enjoy helping you and
answering your questions.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
"For Sale By Owners" More Determined Than Ever!
We, at Gateway Title, truly are "FSBO"(For Sale By Owner) experts.
This has been our niche' for 17 years and we have seen it all!
Before 2008, sellers would put their house on the market "by owner" to try it for a couple of weeks.
They usually set the asking price too high with the thought of making a real killing in a seller's market!
After a couple of weeks, if the property is not sold, the sellers call a real estate agent and list at a true market price,it sells and they pay a commission.
Then of course, the past 4 years have been pretty dead. They go "by owner", then list, and when it expires go back to FSBO or, in total frustration, take it off the market completely!
Now the "For Sale By Owners" are coming back with a determination I have never seen before.
They order our "Starter Kit" and also, as never before, read every word and call to "Smart Start" the title work (saves them $$).
They are tuned in to the real market value, they refuse to have to pay comission, many times,
they offer modest
closing credits to a buyer, and THEY ARE SUCCEEDING!
It seems like Gateway is part of the FSBO underground because we get so many request from sellers who were referred by other buyers and sellers.We are working with many "family to family" transactions like never before and it seems like "starter" homes are back in demand!
Folks come out of the blue to use our services and we absolutely LOVE it!
We hope this activity is an indication of an improving market for all.
Heaven knows a better economy is what we're all praying for!
PS. Don't stop praying...We think it's working!
This has been our niche' for 17 years and we have seen it all!
Before 2008, sellers would put their house on the market "by owner" to try it for a couple of weeks.
They usually set the asking price too high with the thought of making a real killing in a seller's market!
After a couple of weeks, if the property is not sold, the sellers call a real estate agent and list at a true market price,it sells and they pay a commission.
Then of course, the past 4 years have been pretty dead. They go "by owner", then list, and when it expires go back to FSBO or, in total frustration, take it off the market completely!
Now the "For Sale By Owners" are coming back with a determination I have never seen before.
They order our "Starter Kit" and also, as never before, read every word and call to "Smart Start" the title work (saves them $$).
They are tuned in to the real market value, they refuse to have to pay comission, many times,
they offer modest
closing credits to a buyer, and THEY ARE SUCCEEDING!
It seems like Gateway is part of the FSBO underground because we get so many request from sellers who were referred by other buyers and sellers.We are working with many "family to family" transactions like never before and it seems like "starter" homes are back in demand!
Folks come out of the blue to use our services and we absolutely LOVE it!
We hope this activity is an indication of an improving market for all.
Heaven knows a better economy is what we're all praying for!
PS. Don't stop praying...We think it's working!
Monday, July 18, 2011
SELLING BY OWNER IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
Selling by owner is definitely not for everyone and no one knows this better that we at Gateway Title.
About 14% of real estate sales are done by the owner.
The percentage who try and give up are much higher.
Before you go FSBO ask yourself this:
Do you really know what the current market value is and are you willing to be honest about your asking price?
Will you be able to "get out of the way" when others make comments about the property?
Can you negotiate for your self ?
Do you really understand the required paper work?
Do you know how to advertise the property on the Internet?
These are only a few of the questions to ask yourself.
We have helped thousands of sellers succeed - but it's not for everyone.
To find out if it is for you, give us a call or stop in and chat.
We'll be happy to help you.
www.gatewaytitle.com or call 440 546 9660
About 14% of real estate sales are done by the owner.
The percentage who try and give up are much higher.
Before you go FSBO ask yourself this:
Do you really know what the current market value is and are you willing to be honest about your asking price?
Will you be able to "get out of the way" when others make comments about the property?
Can you negotiate for your self ?
Do you really understand the required paper work?
Do you know how to advertise the property on the Internet?
These are only a few of the questions to ask yourself.
We have helped thousands of sellers succeed - but it's not for everyone.
To find out if it is for you, give us a call or stop in and chat.
We'll be happy to help you.
www.gatewaytitle.com or call 440 546 9660
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!
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!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Stalker Home Sellers Scare Away Potential Real Estate Buyers!
Stalker-ish sellers. I know you think you’re being helpful, walking the buyer through your home and pointing out the wagon-wheel light fixture you made with your own two hands, the custom mural of a stingray you paid top dollar to have painted across your living room wall and the way the sounds of happy schoolchildren running across the front yard of your corner lot to get to the school in the next block lifts your spirits. However, the buyers might be trying really hard to ignore, minimize or figure out how to undo the very features of your home you hold dear. They also may want or need to have personal space and conversations with their mate or their agent while they’re viewing your home - you being there, especially walking right alongside them while they’re in your home, prevents them from being comfortable about doing this, or discussing all the things they would change if the home were theirs. In my experience, the more nit picky a buyer gets about a house and the more detailed their list of things they would change, the more serious they are about considering making an offer on this place.
What’s a Seller to do? Back off.
If you are selling "By Owner", walk behind them and keep your mouth shut until they ask you a question and only answer what they want to know. This is very difficult to do but... TMI turns them off from looking.
If you are listed with an agent, let your home be shown vacant, or leave the house when people come to see it. If you need to be there, at least walk outside or go sit at the coffee shop down the way while prospective buyers view your home. If the buyers have questions, their people will contact your people.
Quote of the Week:
Keep away from those who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that.
The GREAT make you believe you too, can become GREAT!
What’s a Seller to do? Back off.
If you are selling "By Owner", walk behind them and keep your mouth shut until they ask you a question and only answer what they want to know. This is very difficult to do but... TMI turns them off from looking.
If you are listed with an agent, let your home be shown vacant, or leave the house when people come to see it. If you need to be there, at least walk outside or go sit at the coffee shop down the way while prospective buyers view your home. If the buyers have questions, their people will contact your people.
Quote of the Week:
Keep away from those who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that.
The GREAT make you believe you too, can become GREAT!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
For Sale By Owner Mistakes
FSBO (For Sale By Owner) assistance is my speciality!
Yes, that's what I've been doing for the past 16 years.
FSBOs - Want to sell with as little cost as possible.
FSBOs - Don't like real estate agents.
FSBOs - Want control.
FSBOs - Sign contracts without checking on buyer's ability to qualify for a mortgage.
FSBOs - Make too many verbal agreements.
FSBOs - Sign an agreement with out of their area Internet real estate companies to get on REALTOR.com and don't realize they've "listed' their property!
FSBOs - Look for help from these agents and they don't get it unless they pay, pay, pay.
FSBOs - Often end up paying a commission to an agent who finds a buyer.
FSBO's - Some should be listed with a good real estate agent.
FSBOs - Need experts to work with to close their sale with less costs.
FSBOs - Should take the time to learn everything about closing costs, selling, and transferring title smoothly BEFORE they put their property for sale in this market.
FSBOs - Need a user friendly title company that will walk them through the closing.
FSBOs - Need my company, GATEWAY TITLE - even if they do end up selling with the assistance of a real estate agent.
FSBOs - ALL PROPERTIES are SOLD by the owner of that property - THINK ABOUT IT!
FSBOs - Can succeed and keep it simple..... let's talk!
Yes, that's what I've been doing for the past 16 years.
FSBOs - Want to sell with as little cost as possible.
FSBOs - Don't like real estate agents.
FSBOs - Want control.
FSBOs - Sign contracts without checking on buyer's ability to qualify for a mortgage.
FSBOs - Make too many verbal agreements.
FSBOs - Sign an agreement with out of their area Internet real estate companies to get on REALTOR.com and don't realize they've "listed' their property!
FSBOs - Look for help from these agents and they don't get it unless they pay, pay, pay.
FSBOs - Often end up paying a commission to an agent who finds a buyer.
FSBO's - Some should be listed with a good real estate agent.
FSBOs - Need experts to work with to close their sale with less costs.
FSBOs - Should take the time to learn everything about closing costs, selling, and transferring title smoothly BEFORE they put their property for sale in this market.
FSBOs - Need a user friendly title company that will walk them through the closing.
FSBOs - Need my company, GATEWAY TITLE - even if they do end up selling with the assistance of a real estate agent.
FSBOs - ALL PROPERTIES are SOLD by the owner of that property - THINK ABOUT IT!
FSBOs - Can succeed and keep it simple..... let's talk!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
A Good Sign For NEO Real Estate
WE had a very busy day....
It started out with a nice Gentleman from N.Olmsted who walked in with a purchase agreement for a condo. He told us the LO from Key Bank recommended Gateway Title. I don't know the LO, but I send my "thanks"!
It seems that many buyers and sellers are related, friends or have mutual friends who helped them get together and they end up putting a deal together!
They don't need an agent to list the property. They need a title company to it all keep together and walk them through the closing.That's where Gateway shines!
We have put a lot of time and effort into our free "Starter Kit". The purchase agreement,prepared by our attorney,is easy to understand. All of the required disclosures are in there. We are a great source of support for buyers and sellers. There is no charge for this valuable information.
Our workshops bring the experts to consumers.We even take our show on the road when asked.
This is a service a love to do. I guess we are even passionate about helping. I shout it out to the world as often as I can.
There are lenders who keep a supply of our kits and give them to their customers when they find a home to buy. It's actually fun to do what we do and it makes life so simple for everyone involved!
It started out with a nice Gentleman from N.Olmsted who walked in with a purchase agreement for a condo. He told us the LO from Key Bank recommended Gateway Title. I don't know the LO, but I send my "thanks"!
It seems that many buyers and sellers are related, friends or have mutual friends who helped them get together and they end up putting a deal together!
They don't need an agent to list the property. They need a title company to it all keep together and walk them through the closing.That's where Gateway shines!
We have put a lot of time and effort into our free "Starter Kit". The purchase agreement,prepared by our attorney,is easy to understand. All of the required disclosures are in there. We are a great source of support for buyers and sellers. There is no charge for this valuable information.
Our workshops bring the experts to consumers.We even take our show on the road when asked.
This is a service a love to do. I guess we are even passionate about helping. I shout it out to the world as often as I can.
There are lenders who keep a supply of our kits and give them to their customers when they find a home to buy. It's actually fun to do what we do and it makes life so simple for everyone involved!
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