Buyers December 1, 2011

We Have Real Estate Buyers: November 30 List

Thinking of Selling?

We Have Buyers, looking to purchase properties like these:

CDA/Post Falls/Hayden—3bed/2bath home, 1500-2200SF, newer than 1995, up to $300,000

Hayden/CDA—house with character, nice kitchen, 3bed/2bath, office, nice neighborhood, has cash up to $140,000, looking for $150,000-$160,000, if seller could carry a 3 year balloon for the rest.

CDA/Hayden/Post Falls/Rathdrum—3bed/2bath home, must qualify for FHA loan–$87,000

Post Falls/CDA—looking for investment property, fixers ok, prefers 3bed/2bath, 1000+SF, 1-2 car garage—up to $110,000

CDA/Sanders Beach/Fort Grounds/Garden District—charming 2bed/1.5bath no fixer—up to $225,000

CDA/Post Falls/Rathdrum/Hauser—rancher, 3bed/2bath, larger lot with room to park RV—under $200,000

CDA/Hayden—upper end amenities home with view, 3 car garage, 4500+SF—under $600,000

Post Falls—home with shop, 1000+SF—under $130,000

Post Falls/Rathdrum/Hauser/Spirit Lake/Athol—single story house on 1+acres, min 1900SF, big kitchen a must, out building a plus, cash buyer—up to $250,000

CDA/Hayden/Rathdrum/Post Falls/Hauser—FHA buyer, 3bed/1+bath—up to $100,000

CDA/Hayden/Post Falls/Rathdrum—duplex in good condition—around$150,000

CDA—2-10 acres in to CDA that has horse riding trails—up to $250,000

CDA/Hayden/Bentwood Park/Canfield/Best Meadows type neighborhoods, east of Government Way—1800+SF home–about $300,000

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Randy & Christy Oetken

208-660-0506

Oetken@RealEstate-Browser.com

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JUST SOLD: Exquisite Lake Coeur d’Alene View home


We just sold this Exquisite Lake Coeur d’Alene View home overlooking Blue Creek Bay.

Randy Oetken has just earned his CNE Designation:
Certified Negotiation Expert.
CNE Agents

  • Uncover Information more effectively,
  • Get More,
  • Give Less
  • Retain More Control

    in Real Estate negotiations.

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

We have the training, skills & experience
to help you Buy or Sell with confidence.

Own The Lifestyle.

Call TODAY!

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JUST SOLD: Brand New Craftsman Style Hayden Home

We just sold this Brand New Craftsman Home in Balser Estates.

Randy Oetken has just earned his CNE Designation:
Certified Negotiation Expert.
CNE Agents Uncover Information more effectively,
Get More, Give Less & Retain More Control in Real Estate negotiations.

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

We have the training, skills & experience
to help you Buy or Sell with confidence.

Own The Lifestyle.

Call TODAY!

208-660-0506

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Creative Home Staging: Here’s a FUN idea from Hooked on Houses!

We all know that staging a home is a great way to showcase the house in a postive light…but here is a new take on it. Take a look at the early ’60s motif they decided to use to stage this home located in Georgia. It must have worked…the $300,000 home is now under contract.

What era would best describe your home?

Staging a Mid-Century Modern House the Don Draper Way

by hookedonhouses on June 21, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe the real estate agent had been watching too many episodes of “Mad Men” when she listed this cool mid-century modern house in Georgia because the staging seems to have been inspired by Don and Betty Draper. Take a look and you’ll see what I mean.

Welcome to our mid-century home, built in 1960. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a $300,000 listing price. One of our favorite things to do is to sit on the sofa and look out our big picture window in the living room.

All that’s missing from these photos is the cigarette smoke…

Based on a photo of the Realtor, I think she may be the one playing Betty.

Is that Sterling Cooper calling? I hope pretend Don Draper doesn’t have to “work late” again (we all know what working late at that ad agency really entails!).

The pretend DD spends a lot of time on the phone…

And the pretend BD is getting a little fed up with it.

This house is really fabulous. I love the ceilings and those huge windows. Also love that she’s vacuuming that small skin rug in a dress, an apron, and heels. Ah, the good old days!

Thankfully, they chose not to stage the bathroom…

Agents have been getting pretty creative with their listings in order to grab our attention lately, and it’s working! We’ve also seen house tours given by a drunk doll, a couple of vases filled with flowers, and even a lime.

Check the listing for the rest of the photos and more information about the house.

BuyersHolidaysReal EstateSell December 13, 2010

Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

We found this terrific list of Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays and thought you might appreciate it!

If you are interested in Buying or Selling during this Holiday Season, don’t hesitate to call us.  We can help!

By FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/07/2008

The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious, and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell, really. Once you’ve committed to the challenge, don your gay apparel and follow these tips from FrontDoor.
  1. Deck the halls, but don’t go overboard.
    Homes often look their best during the holidays, but sellers should be careful not to overdo it on the decor. Adornments that are too large or too many can crowd your home and distract buyers. Also, avoid offending buyers by opting for general fall and winter decorations rather than items with religious themes.
    Staging tips for the holidays
  2. Hire a reliable real estate agent.
    That means someone who will work hard for you and won’t disappear during Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s. Ask your friends and family if they can recommend a listing agent who will go above and beyond to get your home sold. This will ease your stress and give you more time to enjoy the season.
    How to choose a great listing agent
  3. Seek out motivated buyers.
    Anyone house hunting during the holidays must have a good reason for doing so. Work with your agent to target buyers on a deadline, including people relocating for jobs in your area, investors on tax deadlines, college students and staff, and military personnel, if you live near a military base.
    Learn why selling during the holidays is not all bad
  4. Price it to sell.
    No matter what time of year, a home that’s priced low for the market will make buyers feel merry. Rather than gradually making small price reductions, many real estate agents advise sellers to slash their prices before putting a home on the market.
    Price low to sell high
  5. Make curb appeal a top priority.
    When autumn rolls around and the trees start to lose their leaves, maintaining the exterior of your home becomes even more important. Bare trees equal a more exposed home, so touch up the paint, clean the gutters and spruce up the yard. Keep buyers’ safety in mind as well by making sure stairs and walkways are free of snow, ice and leaves.
    Tips for winter curb appeal
  6. Take top-notch real estate photos.
    When the weather outside is frightful, homebuyers are likely to start their house hunt from the comfort of their homes by browsing listings on the Internet. Make a good first impression by offering lots of flattering, high-quality photos of your home. If possible, have a summer or spring photo of your home available so buyers can see how it looks year-round.
    How to take better real estate photos
  7. Create a video tour for the Web.
    You’ll get less foot traffic during the holidays, thanks to inclement weather and vacation plans. But shooting a video tour and posting it on the Web may attract house hunters who don’t have time to physically see your home or would rather not drive in a snowstorm.
    10 tips for filming your own home tour video
  8. Give house hunters a place to escape from the cold.
    Make your home feel cozy and inviting during showings by cranking up the heat, playing soft classical music and offering homemade holiday treats. When you encourage buyers to spend more time in your home, you also give them more time to admire its best features.
    Attract buyers with an inviting atmosphere
  9. Offer holiday cheer in the form of financing.
    Bah, humbug! Lenders are scrooges these days, but if you’ve got the means, then why not offer a home loan to a serious buyer? You could get a good rate of return on your money.
    Learn more about owner financing
  10. Relax — the new year is just around the corner.
    The holidays are stressful enough, with gifts to buy, dinners to prepare and relatives to entertain. Take a moment to remind yourself that if you don’t sell now, there’s always next year, which luckily is only a few days away.
    Tips to ease your holiday selling stresshttp://www.frontdoor.com/Sell/Top-10-Tips-for-Selling-Your-Home-During-the-Holidays/2565