5.11.2012

INNOVATIVE WAY TO TRACK & DREAM ALL THINGS "HOME"

I have recently discovered something very cool that Lowe's Home Improvement is offering.  It's called "My Lowes" .  It is a new, innovative way to track & dream about all things "home" .  You can pick up a FREE MyLowes card at any store (I think you can register online as well).  After, your card is registered, you setup your profile by creating a personal space, add room dimensions and keep notes for future home improvement products.  When you buy something for your home, get your card scanned, it gets recorded to your profile.  It's great to keep record of when things were done, what materials you used, what filter you need for your fridge, etc.  I need to play around with it more but, I would love if all of the info could be easily printed -- would be great if you were selling your home, to print out for a new buyer so they could easily touch up paint, know what filters to buy or even check on warranty info.  Just a little fun info I thought worth sharing.....
Check it out at http://www.mylowes.com/

Low Inventory, Pristine Condition = SOLD! 98% of List Price in 12 days in Walker Farms

I recently listed a gorgeous 3bed/2ba 1.5 level home (.5 level was HUGE bonus room upstairs) It had a very nice floor plan that I knew today's buyer would fall in love with: open concept, perfect to entertain & live-in.  When pricing, I was a little concerned that the house across the street w/ an identical floor plan plus a basement sold for much less.  However, when comparing cost per sq foot, ours was very competitive at the list priced I suggested.  I knew this place would photograph really well b/c it was decorated like a model home...looked fabulous.  Pictures & virtual tours looked AMAZING...all the advertising was on point.  We went ACTIVE and I was expecting a ton of showings the first few days.....NOTHING.  After about 7 days and after a few showings, we had multiple offers.  One was negotiated & closed in about 30day.  I knew this home would sell and, I was so happy to get it sold at a very good price & terms for my sellers.  The first-time buyers got a great house that has been very well-maintained. 

In the current market, homes that are priced well, in great condition in desirable areas are selling VERY quickly at near list price & many times with multiple offers.

If you or someone you know is thinking of selling, contact me for a consultation:  Email:  sshoup@talktotucker.com or phone/text: 317.339.6141.