My biggest question lately is - Why do consumers settle for so little when it comes to marketing their home? Every morning my first line of business is to open up the MLS and see what is on the market fresh and ready to show to my buyers. If I see a listing with no photos, or a toilet photo...I can't help but think that someone just doesn't care. But is it the listing broker? Is the seller? Not sure, but when your home hits the market for sale, it has now become a product. A product that should be ready to sell, spit polished and offered in it's best light. 3 photos with a toilet shot just doesn't cut it. Or, 10 photos if the MLS offers 25, just doesn't cut it. I see it every day - a home goes on the market and hits the MLS as a live/I'm for sale/buy me now listing. There are no pictures. Why? Not sure - but no pictures, so what do I do as a buyer's broker? I move on...I'm thinking so do my buyers. Since 90% of home buyers shop for thei...

I've often said this when I'm helping people buy or sell a house - don't look at the square foot price and think it's the final answer on what a home is "worth". Alot of factor go in to what your home will sell for, or what you should be paying for a home. First of all, it's the APPEAL. How did that property make you feel when you walked in the front door? Does the home have a feeling of calm, of good workmanship, good colors, layout and has the house been loved? I go into homes every day where I feel like running out the front door as fast as I walked in. The home hasn't been taken care of, or the carpet is soiled, stains on the walls, laundry on the floor - or no landscaping. It smells. If it makes me feel bad, it is certainly going to make a buyer feel bad. As a seller, you must do work on your home to make it feel good to a buyer. It must feel loved. As a home buyer, don't just look at the price per square foot on a home and t...

The Tech-Savvy Real Estate Solution By Andrew Hill @ www.NewHomeSource.com Before you take one more step along your real estate journey, you need to ask yourself one important question: How Tech-savvy is my Realtor? I’m not talking how many gadgets, smartphone, or tablets, they have in their arsenal. I mean how effective will your agent have you in the online real estate market. Real estate is no longer the simple business it once was and a strong Internet presence is key. You want to be sure that your Realtor is getting the most home exposure possible for both buyers and sellers. After all, no matter what type of real estate transaction you are undergoing, more exposure will always be a benefit. So how can you tell if your agent is a web-master? The following pointers can help answer that question: A freshly updated blog is a good indicator. Blogs are great for keeping you, the reader/client, informed about the real estate market and local events/ideas that may be beneficial to ...

Housing Market Bottom Found, Says Bank of America I've been feeling this way for awhile; the activity in the Albuquerque market is starting to feel a trend of 'normal'.  This doesn't mean, however, that prices are going UP , but it does mean that the inventory is trending towards meeting the demand.  More buyer interest, easier to get buyers qualified to buy , and sellers who have strategically priced their home to sell rather than 'testing' the market. The Albuquerque real estate market has a unique personality, let's profile it today!  Call or email me anytime for more information about the Albuquerque real estate market.

Super fun things to do - might I suggest one wonderful site to use to find Things to Do in Albuquerque - I have a link to it on my real estate site , because I think it's so grand, and here's another way to find it at The Collector's Guide - It's a great resource to find things to do in the area, cultural events and places to go in the Albuquerque area .

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Great new ad for Coldwell Banker Legacy for 2012 - what a voice, what a promotion! Come see us today at www.RealEstateInABQ.com and see what I can do for you for Albuquerque real estate .

Open publication - Free publishing Welcome to my Marketing Plan for 2012 to get your Albuquerque home sold! Call me today for a personalized appointment.

January Welcome Home Magazine on-line edition - get your Albuquerque real estate information and see beautiful homes for sale in the Albuquerque area - contact me when you are ready to buy or sell your home! Open publication - Free publishing - More albuquerque

Moving in Albuquerque? Check out this gorgeous warehouse storage facility, clean moving trucks and a great crew to help you all the way! Go to their site to check out their rates, boxes for sale, and book your move today for your Albuquerque move .

A great article about some reasons why you may not be able to buy a home! Some of the reasons will surprise you! SURPRISING REASONS YOU CAN'T BUY A HOME! When you get ready to buy some Albuquerque real estate, call me ! I'll be glad to help.

2012 Vacation Guide Enjoy this copy of our New Mexico vacation guide; and while you are here, if you need information on our great Pueblo style homes , homes with pools , or horse properties , just let me know!

Where to Move, Get a Job & Buy a Home in 2012 Albuquerque seen as a good opportunity to buy a home, get a job and have a place to be in the coming future....check it out today and find a great home search at www.RealEstateInABQ.com

A great new property, listed in the Northeast area of Albuquerque - near La Cueva high school, it features the quality of Scott Patrick homes with city light views and updates you will love. Bamboo floors, gorgeous entryway, spacious kitchen. You will love this home! 9101 Palm Yucca NE Real Estate

Market stats for Single Family Properties in ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111 : Market stats for Single Family properties in ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111 as of 07 Oct 2011 Median Price: $310,000 Mean Price: $423,365 Inventory: 263 Market Heat: 20.84 Days on Market: 167 Price per Square Foot: $132 Median Square Feet: 2,361 Median Lot Size: 8,712 Average Beds: 3.46 Average Baths: 2.44 Average Age: 23

Market stats for Condo Properties in ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111 : Market stats for Condo properties in ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111 as of 07 Oct 2011 Median Price: $175,000 Mean Price: $182,141 Inventory: 85 Market Heat: 10.55 Days on Market: 163 Price per Square Foot: $119 Median Square Feet: 1,444 Median Lot Size: n/a Average Beds: 2.39 Average Baths: 1.98 Average Age: 21

So, in light of wanting to do something light - here is a great clip with some amazing homes on the market - enjoy! <br>G Have any interesting Albuquerque homes to share?

So you have come to Albuquerque and just want to see a few houses? Ever wondered what it takes to get in to see a ‘few houses’ ?   Seems easy enough, sellers have their house on the market, it should be accessible at a moments’ notice to qualified buyers, right? Here’s a typical scenario: House A, House B, House C, House D, House E House A is shown by “lockbox call first” LBCF…buyer’s broker calls number and leaves a message that they will be showing the house at 2:00 pm (that’s what LBCF means, leave a message and then show)… House B is shown by “appointment with listing broker, appointment with seller”.   AWL, AWO   Buyer’s broker calls listing broker and leaves a message “we would like to show the house at 2:45 after our 2:00 showing at the first property.   Please confirm”     House C is shown “vacant lockbox”, VLB – this should be easy enough, that means it’s vacant and show anytime.   But the private remarks to the brok...

Forbes rates 3 New Mexico cities ‘best small places for business’ | Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS A great article about Business in New Mexico!