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Selling Your Cincinnati Home – Step 4

December 21, 2017 by Eric Lowry

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Step 4 to Selling Your Cincinnati Home : Negotiate an Offer

It is extremely important to have an experienced, professional real estate agent do the negotiating for you when selling your house.

The Lowry Team has over 17 years experience negotiating home sales in the Cincinnati area. Our listings sell for around 1% more than the market average – that could mean thousands of dollars more in your pocket.

With current market conditions, homes are selling pretty close to list price. However, there may be times when you will receive a completely low ball offer. Try not to take it personally; it’s just business. Your real estate agent will make sure that the buyer is pre-approved for a loan and keep negotiating the offer for you.

Depending on market conditions, it may be important to try to keep negotiations going. The more time and money spent, the more the buyers will feel invested in reaching an agreement with you and buying your house.

It’s important to keep in mind that there is more to the negotiation process than just agreeing upon a price. You will also be negotiating occupancy and the closing date. Also, closing costs, repairs made to the home, and personal property are items that can make or break a deal. In the end, sometimes a small concession is all that is needed to agree upon a final purchase contract.

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Selling Your Cincinnati Home – Step 1

November 25, 2017 by Eric Lowry

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Step 1 to Selling Your Cincinnati Home: Hire a Real Estate Professional

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous and complicated journey. This is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal.

The top 5 reasons you NEED a real estate professional in your corner haven’t changed, but have rather been strengthened by the projections of higher mortgage interest rates and home prices.

1. What do you do with all this paperwork?

Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true real estate professional is an expert in his or her market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality.

2. Ok, so you found your dream house, now what?

There are over 180 possible steps that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, someone who knows what these actions are, to make sure that you achieve your dream?

3. Are you a good negotiator?

So maybe you’re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. After looking at the list of parties that you will need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll soon realize the value in selecting a real estate professional. From the buyer (who wants the best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people who you will need to be knowledgeable of, and answer to, during the process.

4. What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?

It is important for your home to be priced correctly from the start to attract the right buyers and shorten the amount of time that it’s on the market. You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you the truth as to your home’s value. According to a study by Collateral Analytics, FSBOs achieve prices significantly lower than those from similar properties sold by real estate agents:

“FSBOs tend to sell for lower prices than comparable home sales, and in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate.”

Get the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional.

5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market?

There is so much information out there on the news and on the internet about home sales, prices, and mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to in order to competitively and correctly price your home at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a lowball offer?

Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, advises:

“When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.”

Hiring a Realtor who has his or her finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.

Bottom Line

You wouldn’t replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic. Why would you make one of the most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a real estate professional?

Don’t hire an agent; hire a team…The Lowry Team! When you hire The Lowry Team, you are hiring an entire team of real estate specialists. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associates, and a Marketing Director. Every part of the buying or selling process is handled with care, expertise, and 100% focus to ensure that you have a positive and profitable real estate experience.

Questions about selling your house?
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Selling Your Home During the Holidays

November 24, 2017 by Eric Lowry

Every year around this time, home owners all over are deciding to either postpone putting their home on the market or take it off the market until after the holidays. There are several major reasons why this is a bad idea:

Relocation buyers are out there. Many companies are still hiring throughout the holidays and need their employees in their new positions as soon as possible.
Purchasers who are looking for homes during the holidays are serious buyers and are ready to buy now.
You can restrict the showings on your home to the times you want it shown. You will remain in control.
Homes show better when decorated for the holidays.
There is less competition for you as a seller right now.
The desire to own a home doesn’t stop when the holidays come. Buyers who were unable to find their dream home during the busy spring and summer months are still searching!
The supply of listings increases substantially after the holidays. Also, in many parts of the country, new construction will continue to surge reaching new heights in 2018, which will lessen the demand for your house.

If you’ve decided to use this time of year to your advantage, you’ve made a great choice! Here are some tips to help guide you:

If possible, put your house on the market before you decorate for the holidays. Pictures of your home will be taken for the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and other marketing purposes looking as it normally would.
Once you have listed your house, decorate but don’t go overboard. You don’t want your house to seem cluttered and cramped. If necessary, move furniture out to accommodate your tree and other decorations.
Take advantage of this time of year when you have showings on your home. Your home feels even more cozy, warm and welcoming during the holidays. Appeal to all of the senses. Play Christmas music softly in the background. Bake Christmas cookies just before a showing and have them on a platter for the buyers to enjoy.
Lastly, use out of town guests to your advantage. Enlist their help in keeping your home clean and tidy. Assign everyone a task to complete each day. Delegate so you do not feel overwhelmed.

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Christmas and Holiday Things to do in Cincinnati 2017

November 16, 2017 by Eric Lowry

If you’re looking for a list of Christmas and Holiday things to do in Cincinnati this holiday season, look no further! From ice skating to parades, and train rides to lights displays, we’ve got you covered!

Ongoing Holiday Events

Ice Skating on Fountain Square – Ice rink open October 27th – February 19th.

Skate with Santa – Every weekend from Thanksgiving until Christmas, Santa will lace up his skates and join families out on the ice for an hour of holiday-filled fun.

North Pole Express – Take a magical train ride with Santa Claus and his elves!

Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa – Meet Scuba Santa and his elves, visit Santa’s post office, enjoy holiday music, and more!

Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction – Take a journey to the North Pole, where you can can meet Mrs. Claus and Santa himself, and check out their special holiday train displays.

Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show – Cincinnati Choo Choo – Features an interactive train display, beautiful poinsettias, and seasonal plants.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Festivals

Olde West Chester Christmas Walk – Saturday, November 18th; 2:00 – 9:00 PM. Shopping, yummy treats, live music, crafts, games, visits with Santa, and more.

Liberty Center’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting – Saturday, November 18th; 6:00 – 9:30 PM. Enjoy live music, a holiday parade, a lights show, and visits with Santa.

Macy’s Light up the Square – Friday, November 24th; 6:00 – 11:00 PM. Live music, appearance by Santa Claus, ice skating, fireworks, holiday market, and the official tree lighting.

Lebanon Christmas Parade and Festival – Saturday, December 2nd; 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Two parades, gift and food vendors, Christmas carolers and other live music, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and much more!

Light Up Fairfield – Saturday, December 2nd; 1:00 – 6:00 PM. Holiday market, Santa visits, live music and carols, and tree lighting ceremony.

Light up OTR – 2017 event TBD. Enjoy this community-based holiday party held annually in Washington Park.

Christmas in Loveland – Saturday, December 16th; 4:00 – 9:00 PM. Live music and performances, a special showing of Frozen, visits with Santa, carriage rides, food trucks, ice carving, and much more!

Pioneer Christmas – Sunday, December 10th; 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Keehner Park in West Chester.

Santa-bration – December 22nd – 24th; 11 AM – 5 PM. Santa’s coming to Carol Anne’s Carousel! Enjoy winter crafts, photos with Santa, and carousel rides.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa at Maggiano’s – November 26th, December 2nd & 3rd, and December 9th & 10th. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, visits and pictures with Santa, and games and activity stations.

Santa’s Brunch at Voice of America Park – December 16th, 12:30pm – 3:00pm. A delicious buffet, live piano music and caroling, visits with Santa, and more. Registration is required before December 2nd.

Lights Displays

Holiday Lights on the Hill – November 17th – December 31st. A drive-thru holiday lights display.

Sharon Woods Holiday in Lights – November 17th – December 31st. Enjoy a mile long drive with beautiful lights displays. You can also get out of your car to enjoy Santaland with hot cocoa, carolers, visits with Santa, a holiday train display, and more.

Neiderman Family Farm – November 24th – December 30th. A free, walking display, featuring live music.

The Christmas Ranch – November 17th – December 23rd. Located on 110 acres, it features a walk-thru Christmas lights park with a Christmas village full of shops. There are also train rides, wagon rides, and much more!

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights – November 18th – January 1st. Beautiful lights displays throughout the zoo, lights and music shows at Swan Lake, hot cocoa, snacks, and more.

Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island – November 10th – January 1st. This family event features a 2-mile car ride through Christmas displays and light shows which are synced to your favorite holiday songs.

Christmas Shows

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – Sunday, December 3rd at the Aronoff Center.

A Christmas Carol – November 22nd – December 30th at Playhouse in the Park.

The Nutcracker – December 14th – 24th at the Aronoff Center.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Show – December 21st at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Polar Express Pajama Party – December 16th and 17th at Newport on the Levee.

A Christmas Story the Musical – December 5th – 10th at the Aronoff Center.

Holiday Pops – December 8th – 10th at Music Hall.

98 Degrees at Christmas – December 15th at the Aronoff Center.

Holiday Shopping / Markets

Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt on Fountain Square – Every weekend from November 24th – December 9th.

City Flea’s Holiday Market – December 16th at Washington Park.

Findlay Market’s Holiday Market – December 2nd & 3rd, 9 AM – 3 PM.

Art on Vine Holiday Gift Show – December 17th, Noon – 7 PM at Rhinegeist.

Miscellaneous

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl – Saturday, December 2nd, 12PM – 8PM.

Cincinnati Santacon – The 10th Annual Cincinnati Santacon will be held on Saturday, December 9th.

Hopefully this list of Christmas and holiday things to do in Cincinnati has helped fill your calendar with lots of fun! We here at The Lowry Team wish you a happy, safe, and fun Christmas and holiday season!

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Cincinnati Home Selling Guide

June 25, 2017 by Eric Lowry

Whether you are thinking of selling your home next month or next year, if you want to get the best price for your home with the least amount of stress, you’re going to want to make sure to hire a top Realtor to guide you throughout the process.

If you’re not quite ready to speak with a Realtor just yet, you can start with reading this Cincinnati home selling guide. You can also get a free report to find out what your home is worth here.

You may be wondering if now is a good time to sell a home or how to get the most money for your house. This free eGuide will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when selling a home.

Check it out, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
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10624 Breedshill Drive Cincinnati OH 45231

May 8, 2017 by Eric Lowry

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