Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Home

Most probably one of the most treasured and most practical purchases one can have is a home. In fact, it’s an investment. As you’re literally ‘investing’ much of your time and life earnings into one.

However, there are also times when you have to say goodbye to those memories you’ve with your old home and make new ones with your new purchased home. Time allows you to move in order to purchase something valuable as a house. Therefore, time could also tell that it’s time to sell your home and make new memories in it. 

Here are ten signs you should consider that it’s time to sell your home:

1. Your kids are all grown up and it’s hard for you and your wife to have your own space at the house.

2. You have more spare rooms and bedroom house you wouldn't need, your house is too big for you.

3. You often need to shuffle your cars each morning before you leave work, you would need a bigger garage to park.

4. You want to spend more time with your family than spending long hours driving from your home to work. 

5. You would need a bigger space to organize your things.

6. You wanted a peaceful neighborhood where you can relax and get along with everyone.

7. Your subconscious is telling you to go look for a new house.

8. Unexpectedly, your grandparents found a great fortune and ask you to move to a bigger and nicer place.

9. You would need bigger space to keep your dogs.

10. Surprisingly, you get a lot of visits which also increased the number of times they needed to use your bathroom.

The Builder Move Up Program

Presently, many other homeowners feel stuck in their homes yet they don't really understand the effect of waiting to sell and how it is affected by interest rates.

Here is how 5 percent increase in the market can really cost you:

Let's say a couple is in a two hundred thousand dollar home and they want to wait until the market goes up 5 percent in order to get $210,000 because that's where they can make ten thousand dollars.

The trade-up home their looking at cost 350,000. If they apply that same five percent and that home is going to go up to 360,750, so instantly waiting for ten thousand dollars is going to cost them over seventeen thousand dollars. Now they’re already behind by waiting for the market to increase when trading up.

The most essential thing is to look at the impacted interest rates.  Let’s say the current home was acquired for two hundred thousand dollars and all of these numbers are based on 100 percent financing. So their current monthly payment for a thirty-year mortgage is $1,340 dollars. If they purchase their new home now for $350,000 at a 4 percent interest rate then their monthly payment is only going to be 1,670 dollars that only a $330 dollar-a-month increase for such a step in increasing their lifestyle possibly doubling the square footage of their home.

Let's say they wait for the market to return to a higher price or when the market goes up we know the economy is getting better. However, when economy gets better the FED is not going to subsidize the interest rate so seven-percent is probably even optimistic because traditionally and historically interest rates run about 10 percent. As for point of illustration lets say 7% what they're getting right now their mortgage payments can be $2,444 dollars a month so first they lost. 17,500 just by waiting because the increase in their higher priced home is going to cost them $775 dollars a month more to live in that new home instead of three hundred thirty dollars a month.

At CATALYST REAL ESTATE EXPERTS we offer our exclusive Builder Trade Up Program

The Builder Move Up Program is especially suited for growing families that need more space to accommodate their evolving lifestyle.

With the Builder Move Up Program, you’ll be able to buy your dream home, while saving thousands in commission dollars on the sale of your home. 

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2.  Meet with a Established Listing Specialist

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4.  List and sell your current home at a significantly reduced commission rate

5.  Close on your new home and receive an additional commission rebate

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Fun Events To Do in Dallas Fort Worth this Weekend, Sept 5 - 7, 2014

Once in this island Jr.

When: Saturday, September 6, 2014 (2:15 PM)

Where : Plano Children's Theatre Mainstage1301 Dolphin Dr #706, Plano, TX

Phone : 212-541-4684

DESCRIPTION

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian

Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. Through almost non-stop song and dance, this

full-hearted musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with

Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the

fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love

against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred, and even death.

Artisan Fair

When : Saturday, September 6, 2014 (10:00AM to 5:00PM)

Where : Fort Worth Botanic Garden

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone : 817-871-7686

DESCRIPTION

A wide variety of art will be on display that should excite just about everyone. The show will

feature over 30 local artists, there will be an art station for children, food truck and musicians…

The fair begins at 10:00a.m. and ends at 5:00pm… While you are visiting our Outdoor Event please

stop by the Garden Center to visit our 7th Annual Art in the Garden juried Art Show that will

welcome Fort Worth’s Fall Gallery night.

Plano Bridal Show

When: Sunday September 7 , 2014

Where: Plano Centre

2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

Plano, TX

972-422-0296

http://www.planocentre.com/

DESCRIPTION

Brides and grooms can get help planning their special day whether it includes a reception with

catering by In-N-Out and a photo booth or jetting away for a destination celebration. The 25th

annual convention will have more than a hundred businesses, including Lasting Bridal Couture, Al’s

Formal Wear, Sweet Art Bakery and In Bloom Flowers, plus DJs, photographers, limousine

companies, invitation designers and honeymoon planners. There will also be a wedding fashion

show.

Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts at the Rose Marine Theater

When: September 6, 2014

Where:

1440 N. Main St.,

Fort Worth, TX, 76106

http://www.artesdelarosa.org/

817-624-8333

DESCRIPTION

Artes de la Rosa is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 to preserve, promote, and present

Latino Arts, Culture, History, and Lives in North Texas. It operates the Historic Rose MarineTheater and the adjacent Gallery at the Rose Marine. It is Nationally Recognized for its Youth

Educational Program that has won awards from the Kennedy Center and the White House,

amongst others. Information from the theater's site

Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive

When:   Saturday September 6, 2014 

Where: Stockyard Station 130 E. Exchange Avenue | Fort Worth, TX 76164 | 817.624.4741

DESCRIPTION

Watch the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive from the sidewalks and restaurants near the Stockyards

Visitor Center at 130 E. Exchange Avenue. The Longhorns reside in the corral located behind the

Livestock Exchange Building where they eat, sleep and are well cared for.

J & J Blues Bar

When: Daily

Where: 937 Woodward Street,

Fort Worth, TX, 76107

http://www.jjbluesbar.com/

817-870-2337

Description:

Local Band and nighly gig is happening. From blues to rock and every walk of life genre.

Sculptechular 2014 spectacle

When: September 6 @ 10:00 am - September 7 @ 4:00 pm

Where: Frisco Discovery Center

DESCRIPTION

As part of “sculptechular 2014,” come on Saturday, Sept 6, from 10AM-4PM and Sunday, Sept 7,

from 11AM-5PM, for live demonstrations by local artists. On Sunday, at 2:30PM, there will be a

panel discussion followed by the award presentations and light reception. All activities are free and

open to the public. Check the website for updates on the scheduled demonstrations. Frisco Arts is

grateful to Hall Office Park and Hall Financial Group for their sponsorship of this event.

Questions? Contact Paige Prater, Frisco Arts Director of Marketing and Exhibits:

pprater@friscoarts.org; 972-668-5180

http://www.friscodiscoverycenter.com/index.php/events/sculptechular-2014/

Happy Hour at Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

When: Friday September 5, 2014

Where: Razzoo's Cajun Cafe

1990 S. Stemmons Freeway Lewisville, TX

972-316-0326

DESCRIPTION

Happy hour specials from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., including 1/2 priced "First Chomp Appetizers", $3

well drinks, $3.50 frozen "Hurrycanes", $3.50 frozen "Mardi Ritas", $5 "Swamp Thangs"

(combination of frozen Hurrycane and frozen Mardi Rita topped with raspberry and melon

liqueurs), $5 "Hurrycane" rocks and $2.25 domestic pints.

Draped Up and Dripped Out, Part 1 - Closing Reception

When: Friday September 5, 2014 7:00PM to 10:00PM

Where: Oak Cliff Cultural Center

223 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Dallas, TX

214-670-3777

http://www.dallasculture.org/OakCliffCulturalCenter/

DESCRIPTION:

Tonight's your last chance to check out Part 1 of Draped Up and Dripped Out, a collection of

works by several amazing contemporary artists from Houston. The closing reception is tonight at

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center. Part 2 of the exhibit, on display at Mountain View College, runs

through September 26. Don't miss it!

How to Choose a Good Real Estate Agent?

Did you pick "List and Pray that it Sells" Realtor?

If you choose a good real estate agent rest assured that he will do a lot to sell your home for the top $$ and for the shortest period of time. But...not every Realtor does the same things to market and sell your house. A lot of the Realtors prefer to do the bare minimum as long as they can get away with it. And the results are obvious: home is too long on the markets...no showings...no offers....no communication...and finally - house expires on the market! If you want to sell your home for the top dollar and in the timely manner please, avoid these type of Realtors.

Instead, choose the Agent who is willing to put in the time and the effort it takes to sell you home. Good Realtor knows that just putting your home to the multiple listing services (MLS) is not going to do the job.

 Signs of a bad Realtor:

Not Using Professional Photography to market the listing

A lot of realtors think they can get away with unprofessional photos...There is nothing that is more true in real estate sales than the famous saying " a picture is worth a thousand words". The photography on your home can make or break a sale. The truth is that most buyers will skip on home that does not look appealing online. They won't even read about all the great features of your home if the pictures turn them off. It just ridiculous what can you see... from having only a few photos posted, to only exterior shots, to blurry photography, to something that looks like it has been shoot from a Polaroid camera. And the reality is this "great" marketing goes on daily in the real estate industry.

Complacency on Home Descriptions

The other common thing that does not attract buyers is the complete disregard of an effective and clear description and poor marketing materials. Many of the listing services give realtors an advantage by giving them the opportunity to post attractive descriptive words into the system. Descriptions are as important as photos and videos because they give a clear presentation of the beautiful features of the house, giving them a summary of what the house could offer. A bad realtor skips this process. They would instead call it a day and forget to offer a potential buyer some helpful marketing materials such as brochure and pamphlets.

The Absence of Great Marketing Materials

A successful realtor understands that marketing materials are great components to achieve profits and impressive results. When you see a well designed brochure with a company logo, contact details and attractive images. You would automatically realize that your realtor has taken some time to think about the marketing structure of selling the house. He also clearly understands that advertising is the key part of modern business.

Lack of Direct Communication 

An open house is the best way of presenting a house for sale. Hosting a successful open house requires great conversation, some wit and nice sense of humor. It is also great to know what the buyer thinks about the home. During the process, a good agent keeps you updated and gives you feedbacks. He

would always spend some time out of their busy schedules to call you and inform you of any issues, corrections and major changes that might affect your financial status.

Making Use of the Internet

Online marketing is one of the most useful and effective marketing strategy. Advertising your home to people through different search engines is a great and a fast way of doing business. As long as your website ranks well on major search lists like Google and Yahoo and belongs to a well-known database, it could be a good exposure. However, if you place your ads on search engines which are rarely visited by people, your marketing strategy clearly did not serve its purpose.

A Real Estate Blog is Useful

Blogs, just like any great looking website could also serve as effective advertisements. When a realtor creates blogs and posts them on a regular basis, it helps people know your knowledge and expertise and would be eager to trust your career-related experiences.

Make Effective Use of Social Media Marketing

With social media having a great influence on our day to day living, it makes sense that a good realtor is active in every famous social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Plus and Instagram. Connecting with people is very powerful and is a great way of advertising an open house. Thus, a good marketing specialist who knows how to utilize these famous channels attracts lots of buyers for your home.

Effective Ways for Choosing a Great Real Estate Agent

• Take a look at examples of photos and videos of houses they have currently listed for sale.

• Take a look at their listing descriptions.

• Observe how a realtor communicates and gives feedbacks.

• Take a look at the agent’s websites and see if they provide detailed information.

• Find a blog that has been written by the Realtor and check out the contents.

If you are keen in doing these things, you are on your way to hiring a good realtor who is an expert in marketing strategy. One last thing, keep in mind that a good realtor always has a minimum rate.

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Just Listed 3116 Mahanna St #2 Dallas, TX 75235 MLS# 12191978 $184,900

Great opportunity to own this gorgeous condo in Dallas!
2 Bedrooms      1,5 Bath    
Spacious and open begins to paint the picture of this stunningly gorgeous home in boutique style mid-century modern complex designed by renowned architect, Bud Oglesby.You will notice the stunning touches as this open floor plan flows throughout the home. Finishes include bamboo floors, stone accent wall with smokeless fireplace, designer colors, custom tile work in both baths, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances.

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What would you prefer Outdoor Kitchen or Fireplace in your Master Bathroom? Our new listing has it all...and much more.

 This Outstanding Ranch features 2 houses, barn, outdoor kitchen with fireplace, carport and 18 acres of beautiful land.
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