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The spring housing market is beginning to heat up. National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts sales activity to steadily pick up, provided more inventory reaches the market and job growth continues. Yun says price growth is also rising. This year’s spring market offers many opportunities for those thinking about selling their home. 

Before a home is listed for sale sellers should prepare it with an eye toward what appeals to today’s buyers – something a Realtor® can help sellers with. Enhancing curb appeal and showcasing areas like kitchens and bathrooms is helpful. Also, make sure the home is well-maintained, small repairs are completed and the home is free of clutter.   

Take a look at sales figures in our local real estate market for April 2014.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for April 2014, show the number of homes sold increased by 36% when compared to April 2013. The average sales price increased by 45% to $158,971 for the month. The median sales prices increased by 18%, and market times increased by 8 days from April 2013.  The highest selling price decreased by 56%, and the lowest selling home price increased by 53% compared to April 2013.

Midtown Montgomery  April 2014 April 2013
Homes Sold 30 22
Average Selling Price $158,971 $109,802
Median Selling Price $129,900 $109,000
Days On The Market 159 151
Highest Selling Price $397,000 $255,000
Lowest Selling Price $14,500 $9,500

For the latest Midtown Montgomery real estate market conditions in your area, please call me at 800-HAT-LADY or visit HomesForSaleInMontgomeryAlabama.com.

Information is provided by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Who Saves the Commission?

by The Hat Team

One of the most common reasons buyers want to deal directly with the seller is because they feel they can save the commission.  It’s a valid consideration but interestingly, it’s the same reason the seller isn’t employing an agent; they feel they can save the commission.

commissionBoth parties cannot save the commission.  The buyer feels they have earned it because they’ve had to find the home, determine its value and negotiate with the seller.  They had to arrange their own financing, title and inspections.

The seller equally feels that they have earned the commission because they have incurred all of the marketing expenses and have invested hours upon hours to be available to show the property, hold open houses and answer inquiries.  They have had to research value, financing, title work and make decisions. 

There is certainly value in all of the things that buyers and sellers are willing to do to save the commission but only one person can save the commission only if the buyer and seller can reach a written agreement.

There is value to having a third party advocate helping each party to the transaction.

The Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (Exhibit 8-1) reports that 14% of sales were For-Sale-by-Owners in 2004 compared to just 9% in 2013.  The trend shows that agent-assisted sales rose to 88% in 2013 from 82% in 2004.

The three most difficult tasks identified by for-sale-by-owners is attracting potential buyers, getting the price right and understanding and performing the paperwork. When surveyed, sellers most value the home selling in an anticipated time frame and for an expected amount.

The reality is that both parties cannot save the commission.  It is earned by providing specific services that are essential to the transaction.  The capital asset of a home represents the largest investment that most people make. An investment that important certainly deserves the consideration of a professional trained and experienced to handle the complexities involved.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Landscaping can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of your property. In fact, it is one of the few home improvements that not only adds value immediately, but also increases in value as the years go by. Although the term is typically associated with lawns, trees, bushes, and flowers, items such as fire pits, decks, patios, montgomery al real estatewaterfalls, stone walls, gazebos, arbors, and outdoor lighting can also add to your landscape design and increase the value of your Montgomery AL real estate by as much as 7% to 15%.

Research has found that the number-one thing that buyers are looking for in landscaping is a sophisticated design. Close behind is plant size and maturity. A lesser factor, but one still worth considering, is the diversity of plant life within the landscaping design.

Landscaping gurus offer the following advice for the yard of your Montgomery AL real estate:

  • Have a coherent plan/design before you begin.  Consider factors such as use, cost, climate, color, ecological advantages, environmental effectiveness, variety, and maintenance.  Scour the Web for landscaping ideas and sample designs, consult with professionals in the field, peruse magazine articles, and/or check out what your neighbors have done to enhance their property.
     
  • Avoid common landscaping mistakes.  Don’t plants tress in tight spaces--or too close to your house--or introduce invasive plants because both will result in expensive removal labor eventually. It is also important to heed the information re: watering, sunlight, soil, and climate needs of the plants you purchase.
     
  • Perform regular yard maintenance.  Mow, edge, prune, trim, weed, and mulch as needed to keep your curb appeal at its best.  According to the Appraisal Institute, a home with lackluster or overgrown landscaping will likely be unappealing to both prospective buyers and an appraiser and could definitely affect the home’s potential resale value in a negative way.
     
  • Add a splash of color.  Plant a border of bright blossoms. Dig a flowerbed by the mailbox and add some pansies. Place a brightly colored bench or Adirondack chair on the front porch and put colorful pots on the steps.  Select bushes and trees that will lend different hues to your overall design.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery AL Real Estate: 1044 Rosedale Dr

by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate:

1044 Rosedale Dr, Montgomery AL 36107
MLS# 309208

Just Some Rouge and Lipstick Needed!

1044 rosedale dr
Take life easy! Perfect low-maintenance home for first-timer or downsizer. Quiet area just minutes from the action downtown and jobs at the Capitol complex. Bring your paintbrush to "add lipstick and rouge" and some value as well.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

Montgomery AL Real Estate: 2232 Winona Ave

by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Real Estate For Sale:

2232 Winona Ave, Montgomery AL 36107
MLS# 309122

Don’t Let Someone Else Beat You To It!

2232 winona ave

WOW! Beautiful restoration/renovation in Historic Capitol Heights. Gleaming refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. Updated wiring and new plumbing! Spacious rooms and plenty of big windows give the home a great open feel. Beautiful kitchen renovation has marble tile counter tops, and the hall bath has a fresh makeover. Great covered front porch for relaxing and entertaining. And, with four bedrooms, this is a rare opportunity in this neighborhood. Check this one out before someone else beats you to it!

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

Montgomery AL Home for Sale: 1800 Hillwood

by The Hat Team

Montgomery AL Home for Sale:

1800 Hillwood, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 309001

Wonderful Home In Desirable Hillwood!

1800 hillwood road

Wonderful family style home in desirable Hillwood! This traditional home has large formal living room and dining room, plus cozy den/family room with fireplace. The spacious kitchen has nicely sized breakfast area and laundry room with half bath. Hardwood floors throughout most of the house make clean-up a breeze. Out back there is a relatively new patio and nice landscaping, mature trees that provide nice shade in the summer, and a fenced yard.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

Montgomery Land For Sale: 2662 Woodley Road

by The Hat Team

Land For Sale Montgomery Alabama:

2662 Woodley Road, Montgomery AL 36111
MLS# 305052

Build Your Dream Home!

2662 woodley road
Build your dream home here! Seller financing on this nicely treed lot keeps your credit unencumbered so getting a construction loan is possible. Surrounded by lovely executive residences and conveniently located to Baptist South complex, Alfa, downtown and businesses along Zelda Rd.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

Montgomery Real Estate: 2410 Overhill Rd

by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate:

2410 Overhill Rd, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 306973

Potential Cash Cow!


2410 overhill rd


ATTENTION INVESTORS! This neat 3 bedroom, 1 bath is move-in ready and could be a cash cow! If you are looking for good return on your money and a solid income stream, this might just work! Easy vinyl floors throughout, central HVAC, and nice sized lot. Covered front porch is a plus!

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

 

Old Cloverdale Home For Sale: 819 Felder Ave

by The Hat Team

Montgomery Alabama: Old Cloverdale Home For Sale:

819 Felder Ave, Montgomery AL 36106
MLS# 308999

For Those Who Want It All!


Want it all!! Great Old Cloverdale charm and style situated on a street of similar properties. Short walk to Cloverdale upper Park and the two entertainment districts. Enjoy the scale only a home of this vintage can offer. You will feel at home upon 1st entering the central foyer with grand stair and stair hall! Updated kitchen done by owner with upscale appliances and counter-tops add to the quality this home. If a fourth bedroom is a must you have a couple of extra rooms that can handle this need. Backyard is more like a park waiting for your children and pets. Covered parking with outside storage was added when the current owner bought this home several years ago. Rare opportunity to live in grand style near all the Cloverdale hot spots. Give us or your favorite agent a call today!

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

Montgomery Home for Sale: 5920 Provost Lane

by The Hat Team

Montgomery Home for Sale:

5920 Provost Lane, Montgomery AL 36116
MLS# 308188

Yours For Just  A Little Bit Of Money!


5920 provost lane

A lot of house for a little bitty bit of money! Sale includes all appliances including washer, dryer and refrigerator so you can move right in with a minimum of expense. Dead-end street with lots of kids and some shopping available right around the corner. So little grass you could cut it with a weedeater! Short sale so seller cannot afford to make any improvements.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

Interested in buying a bank-owned home? Get bank-owned listings alerts FREE!

You can reach Sandra by filling out the online contact form below or give her a call anytime.

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