LISTING STRATEGIES (5)
“You know the market, you know how to market and you’re a great negotiator.”
But how are you at verbalizing your negotiating skills?
(Example, Step One – Negotiating Skills):
“Mr. And Mrs. Seller, in your opinion, who do you feel the primary person is that I negotiate with when getting your home sold?”
The typical answer ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
In its annual survey of most- and least-affordable housing markets, BusinessWeek quoted a number of experts who believe that for many people, the current low interest rates and low housing prices have combined to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a home. Dennis Torres, executive director of real estate operations at Pepperdine University, says, "People are going to talk about this as 'I ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
Open houses can be a great sales tool—but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe:
If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.
Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.
Upon entering ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 18, 2009
LISTING STRATEGIES (4)
Let’s talk about the “Listing Presentation”. It’s the one time that you have to verbalize your value proposition and someone else gets to measure whether you are worth it or not.
Buyers are easy to work with...they call on a sigh, you set an appointment, you ask them if they like the house, they say yes, you fill in the blanks on the contract, ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 12, 2009
Effective September 9, 2009
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Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 9, 2009
Peterborough and The Kawarthas Number of Units Sold by
Price, Average Days on Market and Sale to List%
January 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009
Price
Units Sold
Average Days
Sale to List %
<30,000
0
0
0
30000-39999
1
98
80
40000-49999
3
149
83
50000-59999
0
0 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 7, 2009
Here is a recap of activity for the Peterborough Kawartha Association of REALTORS®.
Total active listings
2,127
Compared to last year at this time
2,442
Average list price
$236,759
Average market time
81 Days
Compared to last year at this time
69 Days
List price vs. sales price ratio
96%
Compared ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 5, 2009
27,100 job gains in August, but unemployment rate rises to 8.7%
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 8.7 per cent in August, from 8.6 per cent the previous month. The economy created 27,100 new jobs.
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Independently Owned ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 4, 2009
June 5, 2009
2.25%
July 22, 2009
2.25%
September 11, 2009
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It's Your Career - I'm Here To Support YOU!,
Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker/Mortgage Broker/Manager
Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage/CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
Independently Owned and Operated
www.Twitter.com/ConstantineC21
CENTUM Core ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 4, 2009
Government of Canada Bonds
Bond Type
July 29, 2009
August 12, 2009
August 26, 2009
1 year Treasury Bill
0.59%
0.57%
0.53%
3 year Benchmark Bond Yield
1.94%
1.80%
1.79%
5 year Benchmark Bond Yield
2.66%
2.62%
2.65%
10 year Benchmark Bond Yield
3.53%
3.52%
3.39% ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on September 4, 2009