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!
 
 

RING... RING... RING!....MUSIC TO MY EARS

Everywhere I go, someone invariably asks me about the real estate market.
I have my own personal way of knowing how the market is going.
It's the ring of my phone at the office and the number of emails requesting
 our SMART SELLER'S kit.
I always ask how they knew to order it and it is usually because someone told them we can help
them know how to sell by owner from contract to closing or they used us previously and had a great experience. They  are buying or selling again by owner or they have an agent but still choose to have us do their escrow and title work. These folks make my heart sing right out loud!
I am finding out that they are finding us on our website, from Angie's List or just surfing  for help and found us. see www.gatewaytitle.com
   When I hear this and as I talk with these wonderful folks with increased frequency, I know the market is picking up!
Sounds so simple, but it works that way!
We also have  marked increase of sellers contacting us to register for our unique workshop that
again teaches selling your property from "contract to closing"
The terrible weather has had an impact on all of us for sure.
I think there is a big bunch of buyers and sellers out there chomping at the bit to get selling and buying those properties.
Get ready.
It's coming and it will be a great time to for so many of you out there to make that move !
For businesses of all kind, t's been a tough few months since the holidays.
Get ready ...get set..... it's going to get much better for real estate and and economy in general!
The signs are all there  (

call 440 546 9660)
RING.... RING...RING!

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION NO MORE!

The world has changed.
You have changed.
I have changed.
Buyers and Sellers have changed.
Real Estate Market jut Ain't What It Used To Be
A Few years Ago.
How, you say?
The favorite saying was:" Location, Location, Location"
No more!
It has changed to "Location, Condition, Price"
Buyers are a lot more demanding and picky sooooo
If you are selling and what that top $ for your location,
That probably won't happen if you haven't price your
property to the current market in according  to
the condition of the condition it is in!
Looking forward to the Spring Market

To all sellers

I have been researching marketing real estate and I have discovered that putting the sale price on the sign creates activity on the property creating a better position in finding a buyer.

Do you have thoughts on this? I would appreciate it if you would please reply back to me with your opinion.

Thanks for taking the time to help.
Keeping Life Simple,

Rachel Torchia
President
Gateway Title Agency Inc.
8748 Brecksville Road Suite 100
Brecksville, Ohio 44141

Phone: (440) 546-9660
rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Reak Estate Actuality editor

DO IT- DO IT- NOW!

Real Estate Sellers and Buyers Have Been Waiting For Several Years Now.
It's about time that the market is improving!
A healthy real estate market is the perfect medicine for our country's ailing economy.
From soup to nuts, everything is affected by the building and housing market.
I don't need to study statistics to see what is happening,
Everything has its time and the time to heal our sick economy is NOW!
PS. If I were looking to buy real estate,
 I'd do it now, before rates and prices rise -( and they will you know)

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!

Real Estate Making The Turn

Got some GOOD NEWS For Sellers!
It looks like the housing market is finally making and upward turn.

Got a warning for buyers!
If you are going to buy a home, get moving!

The $8,000 credit is still on until Dec. It may or may not be subject to change. To find out how you qualify, talk with your local lender.
"Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda" won't do you any good next year if the credit is expired and prices are higher.
As I observe the activity buzzing around Gateway Title, I see that many are taking advantage of the market right now.
FSBO (for sale by owner) dealing between family, friends and neighbors is still going strong. We see them every day.
Please call us if you have questions about selling or buying by owner or about real estate in general. We can help you estimate costs. This something we do for buyers and sellers everyday. There is no charge for this information and it can prove very helpful.Talk with you later!

IT'S A LITTLE SPOOKY- A VERY QUIET MORNING

Everything stared out normal. We had a couple of buyers/sellers and a refinancing client come in this morning for signing their final papers. One FSBO seller stopped in with questions on a deal he is working on.
Since 11:00 AM it is sooo quiet. Phones are silent, incoming and out going.
The only activity I see is coming from the escrow department.They are working on lender's papers for the scheduled closings.
2 hrs. later....
WOW! it's not quiet anymore!A few more closings and another seller came in with a contract. Bridget has been on the phone all afternoon answering questions buyers and sellers- She likes to do that. She knows a wealth of title stuff. That's why she is our Title Officer.
Sometimes a little break gives us an opportunity to regroup so I guess we should appreciate some "quiet time.

Easter week end

Closed up at 1 yesterday. Phones were dead. I guess everyone else left early too!
Mike from the Realty Store has been getting a lot of calls for showing houses today.
I remember when I was a Realtor, I sold a house on Easter Sunday.
We've had a lot of title orders this past week for refi's.
I think the market is loosening up.
This country needs it!
Happy Easter to you and yours.