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Home Selling Advice

December 14, 2010 By Homebackers

What do buyers need when they plan to buy a home? In fact, there are so many aspects one needs to consider. In the seller’s point of view, you should follow some home selling advice. Here are some advices for your success of selling home:

First, your should be an informative seller. You could put the “Home for Sale” in your front yard. Don’t forget to put your phone number on it, so a buyer can get contact you..
Second, your should put a reasonable price, valued by the physical price of your home, environment and location. The better location where your home is placed, the better price you can put. And the better physical condition of your home, better price should be granted. Don’t forget that a buyer needs an achievable price. So the process of the negotoation will determine it.

Third, correlated on physical condition of your home, your home curb appeal is the most important thing. You can do some works to improve appealing of your home exterior. Just to make it beautiful, tidy, and fresh. The color of your home is necceesary to be considered.

Fourth, get your buyer in the right mood by creating a cozy environment in your home. What do I mean by “cozy environment”?  Very important is  fresh air, clean environment, fresh odor, and the most important is a homelike sitation. Just make a buyer feel like in his own home sweet home.

Fifth, When you get down on the negotiation, your should learn how to make a great offer. The point is, you should be a great win-win negotiator. On the Internet there are many articles about how to be a great communicator and negotiator. Just follow the rules and tips.

Sixth, good presentation of your home selling can add great value to attract a buyer. Know your entire home and its contents, and present it to your buyer. Tell them how sweet your home is, how much you love it, your experience in your home, the great moments you have passed by etc. Just be a familiar and friendly seller that can give much impression to your buyer.

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Best Home Selling Plan

December 13, 2010 By Homebackers

At this very moment, home is not just a place to live or a shelter from a harsh weather. Home also reflects the personality of the people living there. Nevertheless, home is now become an investment that a person can have. Lots of people invest their money in the form of their own home. And they invest a huge amount of money in it.
Before we come to how to sell you home plan, let we talk about the home plan itself. Home plan is what people need to build their home. Home plan can seem as a complicated thing because you have to consider a lot of factors and try to sort them one-by-one and listing which things that need to be put into your home plan. You have a lot of things that you want them to be as a part of your home plan. However, you have to be very careful in selecting the right composition of your home plan to be a very lovely home.
You can also try to list the pluses or minuses of your old home and you can also ask some friends’ suggestion to make a perfect and beautiful home plan. Make a home plan that is attracted to the homebuyers. Put something different that you think has never been made into your home plan such as an energy-wise design. You also have to consider the size of the house, are it going to be a one story or two story home, how many rooms are there, how many bathrooms, etc. After that, you can start to calculate the estimate price of your home, but this can be done later.
Besides that, you also have to consider the home’s location that you plan to build your home. Create a home that “fits in” with its surrounding environment. Never make a home plan that does not suitable for the surroundings environment; it would make the homebuyers hesitate to buy your home plan.
Nowadays, it can be easier to make a home plan because there is lots of tools that making a home plan as an easy task. On the Internet, we can also find lots of interesting home plans and get some ideas from there and know which kind of house that most people want to have as their home plan. You can also put your home plans there. This is the easiest and the fastest way to sell your home plan.
As we see now, some people invest their money to their home. Another people will give away much money just to have the right home plan that suits him or her desire. Now it is your turn to be a home planners and make the very best purchase from your home plans.
HomeBackers Realtors can help you every step of the way in the home buying or selling process.  We are highly educated in many aspects of Real Estate in the Greater Dayton Ohio Area.  If you want a Realtor that will fight for you call HomeBackers at 937-754-1111 or visit us online at www.HomeBackers.com

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Dayton OH Realtors

December 11, 2010 By Homebackers

Dayton OH REALTORS®

REALTORS are professionals who help in connecting the buyer to the seller. A lot of real estate agents also do rentals wherein they connect tenants to landlords and even maintain the property on the behalf of the landlords. The real estate agents work by linking together the two interested parties and charging a commission for their services. For sales, they charge commission only to the seller but for rentals (i.e. agent managed rentals) the commission is charged to both parties involved in the transaction. Real estate agents generally calculate their fee as a percentage of the selling price (in case of sales) and as part of the rent (for rentals). People, who want to sell/let their property, leave the details of their property with the real estate agent (and in fact, even leave the keys of the house so that the real estate agent can arrange for viewings without them getting into any hassle). The other interested party (i.e. the buyer/tenant), gets access to this information by contacting the real estate agent. That’s how the real estate agents become a hub of information.

A lot of home seekers (including real estate investors) use the services of real estate agents not just for getting good deals but also getting them quick. Since real estate agents are probably most familiar with the market situation in their region of operation, it makes sense to approach them to get an idea of the going rate for properties in that region. Real estate agents would generally know the prices of various properties of different types and at various locations in the region.

dayton oh realtors

A property seller can possibly get a few thousands more for his/her property by using the advice received from a good real estate agent. A good real estate agent will also analyze the needs of a home buyer/tenant and provide suggestions on what kind of home could be available to them within their budget. So a good real estate agent will not just throw a list of available properties to the buyer/ tenant but will actually discuss their needs and make a suggestion. This, in fact, works in the favor of real estate agent in two ways. Firstly, if the real estate agent is able to sell the house they get their commission and secondly, if they make the buyer happy too they earn a good reputation (and hence more business).

However, it is worth noting that real estate agents work on seller’s behalf. So, beware if they are trying too hard to sell a property.

Dayton OH REALTORS®

For the Top Dayton OH REALTORS® call HomeBackers at 937-754-1111 or visit us online at www.HomeBackers.com

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Homes For Sale Beavercreek Ohio

December 8, 2010 By Homebackers

Homes For Sale Beavercreek Ohio

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 124. See more city of Beavercreek real estate.
(all data current as of 2/5/2012)

  1. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,638 sq ft
  2. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
  3. 2 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,480 sq ft
  4. 3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
  5. 5 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,040 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,369 sq ft
  6. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,367 sq ft
  7. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,864 sq ft
  8. 4 beds, 3 full baths
  9. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,787 sq ft
  10. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,515 sq ft
    Lot size: 19,297 sq ft
  11. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,552 sq ft
  12. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,680 sq ft
  13. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,950 sq ft
  14. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,095 sq ft
  15. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,076 sq ft

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Location, Location, Location

December 8, 2010 By Homebackers

Location, Location, Location!
The Jones’ family found their dream home and moved into it with all of the excitement and enthusiasm of a kid on Christmas morning.  After a long and hectic day of unpacking, they collapsed into bed anticipating a good night’s rest.  Unfortunately, they were shocked and dismayed when they began to hear the very obvious noise of trucks roaring along the inter-state highway situated less than a half mile to the rear of their home.  Too late!
This unfortunate situation exemplifies the need to focus on location when contemplating the purchase of a home.  A ten million dollar mansion isn’t worth a dime if it’s sitting next to a toxic waste dump.  This example is far-fetched and outrageous, but it makes the point that finding the right location is certainly as important as finding the right house.
How do you investigate a potential neighborhood?  There are a number of factors and issues to be considered in your evaluation.  Some of them can be covered merely through visual observation; others will have to be explored with the assistance of community and government organizations.
One of your first and most significant concerns should be the crime rate.  If every other house on the block is being burglarized every other month, you might want to look elsewhere.  Talk to a spokesperson of the local law enforcement agency.  Ask for a listing of their monthly crime stats and a copy of their year ending report. 
When talking to the spokesperson about crime rates, ask about their response times in your area.  If it’s over five minutes, ask why.   If the community has a neighborhood watch group or a neighborhood citizens’ security patrol, attend one of their meetings or speak with their group representatives.
How far is your new neighborhood from your place of employment?  How far is too far?  Bottom line: check the driving time and traffic patterns, both coming and going, by driving the route you’ll take.  Are there any activities or facilities in the area that will make the trip more unpleasant or time consuming on specific days of the week?  As an example, is there a bridge that backs up on Friday afternoons as people rush to their weekend retreats?
If you have children, or anticipate having them, you’ll want to check out the schools in the area.  Visit the schools and talk to the Principals or school counselors.  Ask about class sizes, bus service, curriculum and even school menus.  If your child is a gifted student, you’ll want to inquire about accelerated courses.  If your child needs special Ed opportunities, ask about them.  Knowing about your child’s school is one of your primary responsibilities as a parent.
This may sound a bit picky, but you should visit and evaluate your local markets, shops and restaurants.  Do they sell quality products?  Is there a convenient place to purchase daily necessities such as milk, luncheon items, coffee, etc.?  Do the local restaurants suit your taste?  The answers to these questions may not factor substantially into your moving decision, but they are part of the equation and should at least be recognized and considered.
Availability of community services should not be overlooked.  Is there a good hospital in the immediate vicinity?  Do they have an emergency room?  How about parks and a library? 
You should visit the neighborhood at various times of the day and night to check for sounds, smells, heavy traffic and the presence of any activities that you might find offensive as a resident.  Sometimes the complexion of a neighborhood changes at night.  Drive around after dark and look for the presence of undesirables lounging about in public places.  Try to get a sense and feeling of the neighborhood. 
Finally, you will want to find out if the community has a community association.  If so, visit the association and ask about membership dues, restrictions and covenants.  If the representative is forthcoming, ask if there are any problems in the area that you as a prospective new resident should consider.
You are about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.  Don’t be timid.  Ask questions, make notes and weigh all the pro’s and con’s before deciding.

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House Hunting

December 7, 2010 By Homebackers

House Hunting.
It has been said that moving and divorce are the two of the most stressful events a person or family can experience. Divorce is a subject for another time, but for now let’s consider the event of moving and look at some ways to make your house hunting trip less stressful and more effective.
Location is the first factor to consider when planning a move.  If you have children, or are planning a family, you will want to know about the schools in the area.  How about shopping centers, medical facilities, recreational opportunities and of course how far will you be from your place of employment. 
If you require public transportation, is there any within walking distance of your prospective new home.  What about the crime rate?  A check with the local law enforcement agency can either put your mind at ease or give you reason to look elsewhere. 
And finally, try to assess the quality and character of the people who live in the area.  This is obviously difficult to do without interviewing them, but you can get a rough impression from the condition of their homes and properties and from the activities you might observe. 
As an example, if your prospective neighbor has discarded appliances all over the front yard and their son is roaring around the neighborhood on a mini-bike with no muffler, you might want to take all that into consideration.  And remember, a poor location will definitely be a negative factor when and if you attempt to resell the home at some later date.
Once you’ve zeroed in on your preferred location, you can start to think seriously about searching for your dream home.  Rather than spin your wheels by looking at houses randomly, you should determine what you really want in a house and let those things help you focus your search. 
Make a list and start with the obvious:  how many bedrooms do you need; do you want a garage; must you have a single story home due to your inability to climb stairs; is a fenced yard an absolute necessity? 
After listing the absolute “must haves”, think about the things you like and dislike about your current residence and factor those things into your wish list.  Making a list will not only save you time, it will be a big help to your realtor in planning your viewings.
Most people don’t really know how much house they can afford.  Affordability is based upon income, credit status, interest rates, down payment, closing costs and the type of loan selected. 
By getting pre-qualified by a lending institution, you will know what you can afford to spend.  Often, that figure is quite a surprise to prospective home buyers.  In any case, pre-qualification will save you time and trouble by establishing your price range.
Typically, house hunting involves seeing as many homes as possible in a short period of time.  Both the house hunter and the assisting realtor have busy schedules and want to tour fast and furious.  However, after the first two or three houses, they all start to run together.  You need to make notes after each viewing. 
One effective means of qualifying each home is to make multiple copies of your list of priorities and use it as a checklist to grade each home visited.  This little tip will eliminate confusion when trying to make mental comparisons at the end of the day.
Regard your hunt as an excursion.  If you were going to the zoo for the day and contemplated a lot of walking, you would dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. 
House hunting is no different; you’ll be walking, climbing stairs, quite possibly going into basements and attics and constantly getting in and out of cars.  Dressing to impress homeowners or your realtor should not be your top priority.  Dress clean and neat of course, but comfortable is the name of the hunting game.
And last but not least, use your own realtor.  When you call the realtor on a “house for sale” sign you’re speaking to the seller’s agent.  Keep in mind that he or she represents the seller and will be looking after the seller’s interests.  You need your own realtor; someone who is working for you and is looking out for your interests. HomeBackers Realtors are highly trained and motivated to find you the house of your Dreams.  You can contact a HomeBackers Realtor at 937-754-1111 or you can visit us online at www.HomeBackers.com
House hunting can actually be an enjoyable experience if you take your time and do your homework.

Search every Home That’s for Sale in the Greater Dayton Ohio area by simply going to www.HomeBackers.com.  You will be able to search homes exactly like a realtor can right at the comfort of your own home.

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First Time Home Buyer Program

December 6, 2010 By Homebackers

A quick Internet search for “First Time Home Buyer Program” reveals that there are a large number of cities across the United States offering programs for first time home buyers. Many are creating first time home buyer programs and focusing on
•increasing home ownership opportunities
•revitalizing deteriorating inner city neighborhoods, and
•offering special housing incentives for teachers, nurses and law enforcement officers to move into targeted areas and they’re doing it in creative and unconventional ways, like through Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPA) for example. DPAs provide qualified, first-time home buyers with zero interest loans.  Some will even throw in cash money to assist in the home buying process.
Additionally, some first time home buyer programs even let buyers earn credit for their physical labor by helping to build their own homes.
This is called “sweat equity” and is used a lot in Habitat for Humanity homes in lieu of cash money as down payments.   Finally, another program is the “New Home Owner Programs”. In this program first time home buyers enroll in classes to learn how to be responsible, self-empowered home owners.
They learn how to recycle trash, take care of their lawns, make minor repairs, maintain the outside of their homes, maintain the inside of their homes, service their heating and a/c units, and the like. This program is also called the SHIP Program.
Summarily, First Time Home Buyer Programs offer wonderful opportunities for renters to become homeowners and with the number of foreclosures on the market today there are some great deals to be had.

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10 Things to Avoid if your a Home Buyer

December 2, 2010 By Homebackers

Are you a home buyer looking to purchase a home sometime soon?

If so, there are several things you should avoid when you enter the home buying process. And if you aren’t careful to avoid them it is possible that your closing will be delayed or even canceled. Your adherence to the following rules will put the keys to the house in your hands quickly.

First, don’t damage your debt to income ratio by making a major purchase before closing. If you decide you can’t live without that brand new Benz, you might have to wait on owning a home. The bank could easily determine that your sky high car payment would hinder your ability to pay your mortgage. Wait until after you get the house to do some spending. No one expects a brand new house full of furniture and a sports car in the driveway unless you are a famous sports figure or Donald Trump.

Secondly, don’t change jobs if you don’t have to. The lenders like to see consistency versus constant job hopping. If you are just miserable with your job, maybe you can switch to a different job within the same field. Or you can tough it out until you have the house and then start putting out resumes.

Also, a home buyer should never surrender their earnest money to a For Sale by Owner Seller. There isn’t anything stopping the sellers from spending the money before the transaction goes through. If the deal should fall through you’ll have to fight tooth and nail to get that deposit back. You should put the deposit into a trust account. You should be able to find an attorney willing to hold the deposit for you until the transaction is finalized. Your contract needs to state what will happen to the deposit in the event that the transaction falls through.

In addition, never let emotions guide you. Stay practical and realistic during the home buying process. Some sellers are willing to fix some of the problems with the home and others may not be as willing. Don’t let that refusal close the door on your dream home. Conversely, you shouldn’t let your loyalty to the home blind you to costly repairs down the road. You certainly don’t want to be in a money pit.

Furthermore, don’t forget to have the utilities activated. The utility companies might need a few days to switch the service. Don’t forget to cancel the service at the old residence. That seems simple enough, yet many people forget that step entirely.

Another costly mistake a home buyer might make is forgetting to secure hazard insurance. Talk to your insurance company right away because the lender will want to see proof of coverage for the new home at closing. Failing to line up the insurance will lead to delays in closing.

You should not get too personal with the seller. After all, this is a business transaction, so it should be treated professionally. If you get into too many personal discussions, you might say something that could be taken the wrong way by the seller. You might have been joking about the ugly green carpet in the guest bedroom, but the seller might have taken that as offensive. In the end, it could hurt the dynamics of the transaction. You should be friendly, but professional.

If the appraisal comes in too low, don’t freak out. There are several solutions to this dilemma. The seller might be willing to come down on the price of the home. The buyer can put more money down if they are committed to that home. The buyer and seller can negotiate the deal or the appraisal can be disputed.

Don’t forget to use your Real Estate Agent. It is the agent’s job to keep up with the daily details of the deal, including the lender, the seller, and the seller’s agent. It is also your agent’s responsibility to set up a final walkthrough prior to closing.

Lastly, don’t forget to take care of your end of the deal. You must be on the same page as the lender. Provide them with the paperwork they need and answer their questions in a timely manner. Failure to do so will keep you from opening the front door of your new home.

These are some of the most common mistakes home buyers make. Educating yourself about the process will ensure a smoother transaction and a definite housewarming party.

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Houses for Rent in Fairborn Ohio

November 27, 2010 By Homebackers

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 16. See more city of Fairborn real estate.
(all data current as of 2/5/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,618 sq ft
  2. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
  3. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,222 sq ft
  4. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
  5. 2 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
  6. 2 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
  7. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,768 sq ft
  8. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,008 sq ft
  9. 2 beds, 1 full bath
  10. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
  11. 2 beds, 1 full bath
  12. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,560 sq ft
  13. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
  14. 2 beds, 1 full bath
  15. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,624 sq ft

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Fairborn Homes under 80k

November 24, 2010 By Homebackers

Showing properties 1 - 15 of 80. See more city of Fairborn real estate.
(all data current as of 2/5/2012)

  1. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,500 sq ft
  2. 4 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,459 sq ft
  3. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,352 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,155 sq ft
  4. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
  5. 4 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,211 sq ft
    Lot size: 32,322 sq ft
  6. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
  7. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,428 sq ft
  8. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,008 sq ft
  9. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,012 sq ft
  10. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,448 sq ft
  11. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,019 sq ft
  12. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,037 sq ft
  13. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,089 sq ft
  14. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,008 sq ft
  15. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,439 sq ft

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