RealtorTraceyW's BLOG

  RealtorTraceyW BLOG 2012 TWO DIFFERENT ANIMALS       Home Inspections and Appraisals are not the same! They are two different animals. No matter how many homes I sell, I always need to make sure Buyers understand the destinction between Home Inspections and Appraisals.   Myth:  You can save mon...

  RealtorTraceyW   BLOG 2012   Just Do It! (15 Minutes a Day)   Let’s face it. The majority of us are not "fans" of household chores. We come up with every excuse in the book not to do them. I work too much   My life is so hectic   My kids won’t listen   I don’t have time   By the time I get home...

RealtorTraceyW BLOG 2012 Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent… (Part 4 of 4) What is an SRES®?   That is a question that I am asked quite frequently. It is usually accompanied by a curious facial expression. I am proud to respond by saying, “I am a Seniors Real Estate Specialist ®(SRES ®)”. I a...

  RealtorTraceyW   BLOG 2012   Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent…(Part 3 of 4)     Welcome to Fort Polk Home of Heroes. As a 17 year Army Veteran I know what it takes for you to have a smooth transition. During my time on Acitive Duty I moved 8 times. This is an average of about 1 move every...

  RealtorTraceyW   BLOG 2012   Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent…       BLOG 2012 - Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent.......(Part 2 of 4)   According to the National Association of Realtors over 90% of Home Buyers begin searching for their dream home online. I am grateful for the ones t...

RealtorTraceyW BLOG 2012 Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent…   BLOG 2012 – Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent….. (Part 1of 4) As a child when it came time to make decisions we often left it up to chance. What do you do when it’s time to make life’s most important decisions now? Do you ext...

RealtorTraceyW BLOG 2012 Don't Hurt the Pig!     BLOG 2012 - Don’t Hurt the Pig!   Buying a home does not have to cost you every penny of your savings. It may not cost you anything at all to close on your purchase. In fact, I have had buyers walk away from the closing table with a check-in-hand. ...

  RealtorTraceyW BLOG 2012 Air It Out!  BLOG 2012 - Air It Out! Air It Out! - Buyers use all five senses during their home search. Many buyers begin their home search using the internet. This provides visual stimulation. It gives buyers a chance to see what features the homes for sale have to off...

RealtorTraceyW BLOG 2012 GiiW     BLOG 2012 - GiiW  Get it in Writing - Buying a home is a major purchase. The home buying process can be an emotional one for many. Having a written contract that spells out all the details of the purchase can reduce that stress tremendously. While most Buyers and...