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This Month In Real Estate: January 2015

January 23, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

This Month In Real Estate: January 2015

Here are just a few of the national numbers we are tracking for you right now.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of projected home sales dipped to 4.93 million.

The national median home price for existing homes decreased to $205,300. That’s down 1.1% from last month and up 5% from the same time last year.

Finally, according to Freddie Mac and local lenders, the average for a 30 year fixed mortgage rate is down from last month to about 3.8%

To find out how these numbers affect home prices in our area, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist of The Lowry Team. 

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.
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How To Choose A Real Estate Agent

January 14, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

How To Choose A Real Estate Agent

How to choose a real estate agentWhen choosing to buy or sell a home, it is a good idea to hire a real estate agent to represent your best interests. Here are a few tips on how to choose a real estate agent.

References – Talk with the real estate agent’s recent clients. Find out what they thought about the home buying or selling experience with that agent. If you are planning on listing your home for sale, ask what the sale price was in comparison to the list price and how long the house was on the market.

Licensure – You can verify the agent’s licensure with the state. At the state level you can also check to see if there have been any complaints or disciplinary actions taken against an agent.

Designations – Choose a real estate agent whose designations align directly with your needs. For example, if you are a senior citizen, choose a real estate agent that has a SRES designation. This real estate agent has completed training to work specifically with senior citizens. Other designations include agents that work specifially with residential real estate (CRS) and those that work with buyers (ABR).

Experience – Find out how long the real estate agent has been in the business. In addition to years of experience, discover whether or not the agent has experience in the area and type of property you are interested in.

Communication – It is imperative that the lines of communication are always open when buying or selling a  home. Timeliness can make a difference between whether a contract comes together or not. Talk with the potential real estate agent and agree on the best method for the two of you to communicate in the quickest manner possible. 

We hope these tips on how to choose a real estate agent were helpful. Please share this information with friends and family that may be interested.

The Lowry Team would love the opportunity to help you buy or sell a home. Contact The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Reasons Why You Should Sell Your House Now

January 8, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Reasons Why You Should Sell Your House Now

Reasons Why You Should Sell Your House NowThere are a number of reasons why you should sell your house now!

The number one reason to sell your home now is that there is less competition in the Winter than there is in the Spring. Buyers looking for a home will have less homes to choose from. Make one of their choices your home! Also, people that are looking to purchase a home in the bitter cold of Winter are usually very serious and motivated buyers.

Another reason that now is a good time to sell your home is that interest rates are projected to go up. This makes it an opportune time for a person that has been thinking of moving to a new home. Buy now before interest rates begin to rise. This works in your favor as well. The sooner you sell while interest rates are down, the better your chances of moving into your dream home. mortgage rate projections for 2016

If you have  been thinking of selling your home during the Winter, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist of The Lowry Team. He can guide you through the whole process, starting with a FREE Home Evaluation. Remember, right now there is a lot less competition and buyers looking at homes are motivated.

Selling your home is a major financial and emotional decision. Contact us today and set up a free consultation. Don’t forget to ask about our 88 Day Sale Guarantee…We will sell your home in 88 days or we will sell it for FREE!

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Preparing Your Home For Sale: 10 Tips For Staging A Home

January 7, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Preparing Your Home For Sale: 10 Tips For Staging A Home

Staging a home correctly can result in selling the home faster and at a higher sold price. Here are some tips to get you started:

1 – Create Curb Appeal – Weed your gardens and mow the lawn. Make sure that the yard is nicely landscaped. Power wash the exterior of the house so that it is nice and clean.

2 – Make the Porch Pop – The entranceway should look warm and inviting. Paint the front door. Add seating and plants to the porch. Place a welcome mat or nice indoor/outdoor rug in front of the door.

3 – Make The House Shine – This is Spring cleaning at it’s finest. Mop the floors, vacuum, and dust every room of the house. Clean the carpets and wipe the baseboards. Wash the windows and window treatments. You want your house to sparkle!Tips for staging a home

4 – De-Personalize – Put away family photos and heirlooms. Replace items as needed with other home decor. It is important for the potential home buyer to be able to visualize living in your house.

5 – Get Rid of Odors – Remove the smell of pet, food or other odors from the home. Replace stale, unpleasant odors with the smell of fresh flowers or baked goods.

6 – Pets – Keep the pets and any of their items such as toys and litter boxes out of sight when showing your home to buyers.

7 – Neutralize – If needed, paint a fresh coat of paint on the walls in a nice, neutral color.

8 – De-Clutter – Clutter makes the house look small and it appears that there is not enough storage. Clean out and organize the closets. If you have too much furniture in a room, find another place for one of the pieces.

9 – Bedrooms – If you have taken a bedroom and made it into an office or exercise room you may want to change it back. It is helpful for the home buyer to see all of the bedrooms in the home. 

10 – Update – Update the hardware in the house. Change the knobs, handles and light fixtures if they look outdated. Updating appliances, especially in the kitchen, is very appealing to home buyers.

This may seem like a large list of tips for staging a home but most of the items are easy and relatively inexpensive. When selling a home, you want it to be as appealing as possible for potential home buyers. You only get one chance to make a great first impression.

You can always simplify matters by hiring a house cleaner while your house is on the market. Some people also choose to hire a home staging company such as Design to Market prior to listing their house for sale.

For more staging tips on preparing your house to sell for more money in less time, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team. Eric can do a FREE Comparative Market Analysis to find out what your house should sell for. Ask about our 88 Day Sales Guarantee Program! 

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty: Testimonial Tuesday

January 6, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Helps Their Clients Sell A West Chester Ohio Condo

The Lowry Team Keller Williams RealtyEric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team was the listing agent for the condo located at 4964 Ivy Court West Chester Ohio 45011. The two bedroom two and a half bath ranch condo was listed for $79,900.  Features of the home include a cathedral great room, finished walk out lower level with bath and more.  The condo is located in a pool community and is close to many shopping and dining options. 

Eric’s clients said, “The experience with The Lowry Team was excellent. Eric provided great suggestions and our condo sold around the time we wanted within our budget.”

Find out how you, too, can sell your home at or above market value within a timeframe that is acceptable to you. Contact Eric Lowry and ask about the Guaranteed Sale Program. 

The Lowry Team’s Buyer Specialist, Jessica Lowry, represented the buyers for this property as well. Jessica’s clients said, “Jessica was very pleasant. She had a very warm greeting and showed a personable nature. She answered all of my questions. I was very satisfied with her work.”

The Lowry Team may already have a buyer for your home as well! Let The Lowry Team put their 5-star customer service to work for you!

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The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

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The Lowry Team :: This Month In Real Estate December 2014

December 31, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

This Month In Real Estate December 2014

 

Here are just a few of the national real estate numbers we are tracking for you right now.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of projected home sales rose to 5.26 million.

The national median house price for existing homes decreased to $208,300. That’s down .4% from last month and up 5.5% from this same time last year.

Finally, according to Freddie Mac, the national average for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is up from last month to 3.99%

To find out how these numbers affect home prices in our area, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist of The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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