January 13, 2010 by Bob ·
Our Gold Package includes everything you need for your FSBO real estate advertising.
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Your GOLD ad includes:
- One on One Consultation with one of our Property Sales Specialists
- Nine High Quality Photos
- State of the Art Video Presentation
- Online Flyer for Distribution via the internet and email
- Print Quality, Professional Flyer
- BOC.net Exclusive Seller’s Guide. A comprehensive guide to educate you in the home selling process
- BOC.net Proprietary Checklist. A Checklist to walk your through every step of the process
- Colorado Real Estate Forms and Contracts.
- Complete Address
- Property Profile
- Description Text
- Your Contact Info so buyers can contact you directly!
- Syndication of property to high traffic social networks
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Zillow
- Trulia
- Google Base
- Oodle
- Hotpads
- Vast
- Geebo
January 13, 2010 by Bob ·
Our Silver Package is a FREE “Test Drive” for your real estate advertising. You can advertise on our high traffic site for absolutely nothing!
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Your FREE ad includes:
- One High Quality Photo
- Complete Address
- Property Profile
- Description Text
- Your Contact Info so buyers can contact you directly!
- Syndication of property to high traffic social networks
For greatly increased traffic and exposure we recommend our Gold Package ($79.95!)
We have found that those utilizing our Gold Package increase results up to 400%!
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Small businesses struggling in this economic environment face many daily decisions about how to keep their dream of owning their own business alive. Many are able to weather economic downturns and make it through to better times. For many unfortunate businesses that have exhausted all avenues available to them to get through the tough times, the hardest decision is one of “should I just close down and walk away”?
There are many obstacles that come with closing down a business. The single biggest problem small business owner faces when deciding to close down is what to do about their obligation to the Landlord based on the amount of time left on their lease.
In most cases, Tenants do have a few options when considering “closing down” and vacating a space, depending on what is written in their lease. These options could include but may not be limited to:
Sell The Business – Many failing businesses still have value due to inventory, fixtures and tenant finish that has been constructed in the premises. Often times selling a business, even for the assets alone is better then simply walking away! Typically when a business sells, the landlord will either enter into a new lease with the buyer or accept a Lease Assignment to the buyer.
Lease Assignment – This would involve finding a buyer for your business or a replacement operator that might be able to run the business and fulfill the lease obligations. The landlord may or may not release the original tenant from liability depending on the financial strength, experience and ability of the Assignees to fulfill the lease obligations.
Sub-Lease The Space – A Lessee may have the right to sub-lease their space to another business. Usually this involves landlord approval and typically the lessee will still be on the lease and be liable if the sub-lessee fails to fulfill the lease obligations.
In most cases, a lessee/business owner should exhaust all avenues prior to “closing down” and defaulting on lease obligations. Leases typically have language incorporated in them to protect the landlord, however, the more informed the tenant is of his rights under the lease, the less painful it can be. Always seek legal counsel to help wade through the sometimes 30 or more page lease document and know your options!
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October 29, 2008 by Bob ·
The answer is…
The First Time Home Buyer! The first time home buyer represents a huge opportunity for the For Sale by Owner (FSBO)
home seller!
- They have an opportunity to buy homes today that don’t have inflated values…
- They don’t have to wait for their home to sell…
- They have sellers willing to pay their closing costs and buy-down already low interest rates….
- They are in the first “Buyers” Market in nearly 8 years….
- They have the largest selection of homes in 15 years…..
- The current down turn in pricing will allow them to buy homes in neighborhoods that were out of their reach 2 years ago…
- They can get that extra bedroom or bath or garage…
- They can still buy a home with 3% down, a job, and reasonable (not perfect) credit through FHA..
- If rates go dramatically lower …FHA has a streamlined refinance program that doesn’t require re-qualification of the buyer…..
- If they buy before July 9, 2009 they are eligible for a $7500 tax credit
- If they buy before Dec 31 2008 they will get that back with their 2008 return
This is a life changing opportunity……
photo credit: Casey Serin
September 23, 2008 by Bob ·
Make your home Picture Perfect
One of the primary benefits of the By Owner Colorado FSBO marketing system is the use of powerful software to prepare beautiful presentations of our clients properties. The largest single factor to the success of these presentations are the photos used to create them. With this in mind, it is very important to have high quality photos, because as the saying goes, “Garbage in, Garbage out!” To further the education process, I wanted to relay this great article from the Get Home Denver Team’s blog.
A large majority of today’s buyers start their home search on the internet. What does that mean to you? It means the first impression buyers get of your home could be photos posted online. And, they need to be pretty darn good to make your home stand out.
Would it be safe to say that if the home looks good in person, it will also look good in photos? There are a few things to remember to make the photos of your home the best they can be.
So, if you have a small room, edit the amount of furniture, and make sure what is in there is the proper scale. A large sectional sofa in a small family room is going to eat up even more space in a photo. And, an overly large room will appear even bigger if there is too much empty space.
A pop of color is crucial in photos. They have a tendency to wash out color, so the room you thought was colorful enough, may not photograph that way. The solution can be as simple as adding some colorful throw pillows on a couch, or a vibrant piece of art on the wall.
Light says cheery and dark says dreary! Natural light can cast an appealing glow on your home, so take advantage of it. Open those curtains and blinds, but the best time of day to have your home photographed is early morning or in the evening. The sun is lower, and your photos will be softer with less contrast.
Clutter is even more apparent in photos. It’s hard for buyers to concentrate on the home, when there are hairdryers on the bathroom counters, a collection of remote controls on the coffee table, or a dining room table stacked high with the family’s belongings.
People and pets in photos are a no-no. It may be that Grandpa hasn’t left his recliner in ten years, but his presence in the photo will be too distracting. And kitty needs to be moved off the bed, just long enough for photos to be taken. Be sure to watch out for reflections, too. Many an unsuspecting agent or homeowner has been caught in a mirror!
Whether your agent takes the photos or a professional photographer is brought in, it is your responsibility to have the home in camera-ready condition. And, since these photos will either entice buyers to see your home or cause them to put your home in the “definitely not” pile, be sure you get to see the photos before they are posted. There are websites dedicated to bad MLS photos, and you wouldn’t want your home to wind up there. It’s the responsibility of you and your agent to make sure your home looks perfect in pictures.
Written by Elaine Manes, Professional Home Stager.
