Crystal Saves The Deal

Have you looked at homes that seem like they have been on the market forever? Do you ever wonder what's wrong or why if everyone says the market is picking up then why is it still there? Active Rain an online source for Real Estate agents did a recent survey and found the top 10 reasons homes don't sell. Now we all know location is important, price is crucial and condition but there are other factors that may affect your home from selling. Here's a Breakdown on 5 of the 10 top Seller Mistakes 1. Are you realistic in your home price? I know we all think our home is worth every dollar we spent on it with the improvements and the new faux painted dining room but some improvements have sentimental worth that doesn't translate to monetary worth...Hiring a Professional Realtor can assist you in getting a good gauge of what the market is doing. Are homes in your market selling at or close to asking price, are their things going on in the area that is lowering v...

Have you thought about selling in 2014? The market is improving buyers are out looking what can you do to make your home sell faster and for more money? The Lawrence Ks real estate market is looking up with less days on market, higher contract to list price and overall more sales in 2013 vs 2012. Now is the time to get your home ready to sell with making sure proper maintaince on your home is being done over the winter months so that you don't have issues in the spring. De-Cluttering is key to making sure your home will sell in a timely fashion and to get you the most money. Are you realistic on your goal price? This is why it is essential to seek the help of a local Realtor to keep you up to date on what the market is doing and what similar homes are selling for. I love working with buyer's and seller's in the Lawrence real estate market and I would be happy to answer any question you may have about buying and selling a home. Subscribe for more information and ti...

As I spent the last few hours of 2013 with my kids watching the countdown and the ball dropping I closed my eyes and reflected on all the changes we have experienced in 2013. I welcome with open arms, heart and mind 2014 and I'm excited to see what lies ahead. I have been truly blessed! Now the door is open to a wonderful 2014 and I'm not turning back :) Everyone knows i'm big on goal setting, vision boards and all forms of visual affirmations and I will be sharing those and more on my blog this year. Not only will I cover trends in housing for the Lawrence ks housing market I will also discuss community events in Lawrence, and personal successes along the way. I am so excited to see the housing market in Lawrence on the rise and the opportunity to help so many families buy and sell a home. I have big things coming this year with my new position as President Elect starting today for the Lawrence Board of Realtors and my continued involvement with the Kansas Association ...