Becky Alumbaugh's (thedivateamsells) Blog

Have you ever been in a job situation and there is somebody that isn't in your field, but they know it all? Well, I ran into a couple of unique sellers this past month, that hired me to list their properties. It was a referral from a past client, that I had sold her home and then helped her find ...

The interest rates have been the best since history can remember; for me since 1962. So why are the buyers not taking advantage of this market  in the Kansas City area. That can be easily debated that the security is not there for buyers to take a leap of hope and purchase their dream home.There ...

One thing that I am starting to notice in the Kansas City Metro area are lazy buyer's agents. I believe when a buyer chooses an agent to work hard for them it doesn't mean that the agent should have their buyer sign a buyer agent's contract and then tell them to go find a home on their own and an...

I know all of you have heard about the book; Who Moved My Cheese? I read it several times, it is an easy read but boy does it have a world of meaning for Me as a Realtor! I was continuously going to work doing the same routine and expecting the same results..even in this marketplace that is forev...

The New Year is here in all of its glory and according to all of the real estate experts the 1st quarter is going to be the time to buy or sell. Why? The main reason is for the tax credit perks that are in effect until April 30, 2010. This is the date that you need to have a contract down on a ho...

Are you living in your dream home? A simple yes or no to this question. So, you are asking yourself is this my "forever" home? Do I like my floorplan? Is there a neighborhood that you have driven through just because you like the feel of the surroundings and the homes. This is something that you ...

Becky Alumbaugh's Blog   809 views   Sellers, Get Your Homes on The Market Now! Beat the Crowd...   Written by Becky Alumbaugh, Our team firmly believes that the sellers who are serious about selling their homes need to take  advantage of the tax credits, low interest rates and less competition. ...

We are now at the end of 2009...November and December are months that we are trying to get our last transactions taken care of. We are also trying to plan for 2010; a business plan. This plan will guide and direct which way the team will grow. This year, I know hasn't been the best for a lot of p...

Sellers if your house is not getting showings or you haven't heard from your Realtor in awhile..it may be time to communicate with your real estate expert. Find out the absorption rate in your subdivision or zipcode..to see how many homes sell each month and find out how long it will be until you...

The market has been slower the past couple of weeks..but I am starting to see the showings pick up on our listings in the Kansas City Area. I am finding that for the most part the sellers are listening to their agents to see what needs to be done to get it Sold! I have my own Top 10 Reasons Why Y...