June 5, 2011
How To Find a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Finding a good Philadelphia real estate agent or Philadelphia broker is essential to enjoying a painless real estate transaction. The saying is “20% of the agents do 80% of the business,” and it is true. The question is how can you find the best Philadelphia real estate agent? The best agent for […]
June 4, 2011
What Philadelphia Home Buyers and Sellers Expect From a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Immediate Access / Response. Buyers expect instant gratification and are not going to wait until you drive to the office to check for messages. Sellers and buyers don’t want to reach voice mail or an answering machine. They want you to answer your freakin’ phone. If, for […]
June 3, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Open Houses By Elizabeth Weintraub, customized for the Philadelphia Real Estate Market Opinions about whether to hold an open house vary greatly across the country. You’ll hear real estate agents flatly refuse to hold open listings because they view them as a wasted marketing effort, or they’ll say open houses are just a tool to find the […]
June 2, 2011
Top 10 Reasons to Use a Philadelphia Real Estate Agent for Your Home Search 1. Education & Experience You don’t need to know everything about buying and selling Philadelphia real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does. Henry Ford once said that when you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter […]
June 1, 2011
8 Reasons To Buy Philadelphia Real Estate By Elizabeth Weintraub, Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, California but edited for and relevant in Philadelphia. If you’re like most first-time Philadelphia home buyers, you’ve probably listened to friends’, family’s and coworkers’ advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home in one of the Philadelphia neighborhoods. However, you may […]
May 31, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Home Sales By Larry Flick, Prudential Fox & Roach, Relators Let’s face it – the market is challenging right now. If you’re selling your home, there are certain focal points that can give your property the selling edge it needs to draw in buyers, ensuring a faster sale – and a higher selling price. However, there is […]
May 26, 2011
June is National Home Ownership Awareness Month Home ownership has been the American Dream for several decades. Owning a home creates that sense of community that so many of us dream of and work to achieve. In recognition of the value and benefits of home ownership in the Greater Philadelphia area, Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS is celebrating National Home Ownership Awareness […]
May 25, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Curb Appeal Tips – Six Inexpensive Curb Appeal Tips for your Home Many individuals interested in selling their homes are already aware that curb appeal is crucial. Making a good impression on potential buyers before they even step inside will assure that your property is memorable, but more importantly, making a bad impression will hinder your chances […]
May 25, 2011
Philadelphia Real Estate Sales Slip In April Existing-home sales dipped 0.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million in April and down 12.9% from the 5.8 million pace one year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR said home sales were elevated in late spring of late spring of last year because of the expiring home […]