Recent Blog Posts by Linda DeVlieg

13 REASONS TO KEEP YOUR HOME LISTED FOR SALE DURING THE HOLIDAYS - SERIOUSLY!

13 Reasons to List During the Holidays in November and December 1.      There is less competition for buyers. 2.      Winter prospects are more serious buyers. 3.      Your home looks better during the holidays. 4.      One of the highest percentages if "the listing sold" to "listing taken" occurs during this time of year. 5.   ...

Why not 'go it alone'?

Why not go it alone on your real estate transaction? Here's one example.  Yesterday I listed a handyman special, in a very popular neighborhood.  We priced it so that it would get alot of attention. Upon getting my listing agreement signed and putting the property details in the MLS, I also sent out a message blast to the busiest brokers in the Albuquerque real estate community.  Within ...

More pending sales, but don't forget to keep track of the market!

Pending sales are up dramatically for the first two week of May - what does this mean for buyers/sellers? For buyers it means it's time to buy now; that house you like today may be the one that someone saw yesterday and is writing an offer on tonight. For sellers, be sure and don't forget this isn't the time to hold on to a price that hasn't worked.  Look around at your neighbor's prices, and ...

My Marketing Plan

Some Realtors® make promises, I keep them. Review my Marketing Plan    

How To Get The Best Deal When Selling Your Home, Albuquerque Edition

How to get the Best Deal When Selling Your Home, Albuquerque Edition - click here for a free sample of my book  

What's my home "worth"?

I get asked this all the time by customers - I'm sure most Realtors® answer this question for customers.  What should the answer be? We don't really know what your home is "worth" and neither does an appraiser. If you receive an appraisal from a licensed appraiser, what you are receiving is a value based on "intended user/intended use".  If the appraisal was for a refinance, what you ...

Seller tips to get your home sold Fast!

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