What IF? Realty

5 Ideas for Hosting a Rockin’ Open House!

Nick Underwood — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:33:53 +0000

So I’m literally hosting an open house as I’m writing this post and it dawned on me that most FSBO owners have no idea how to manage an open house for themselves. It doesn’t matter if you’re selling your house by owner, if you have it listed with a full service brokerage, or if you have listed with a flat fee service such as WhatIf?Realty, holding open houses can be essential to finding the buyer for your house. So I thought I would compile a list of simple things you can do to make your open house ROCK!

1. Bake some cookies. Not only is this a nice gesture and it gives them something to munch on, but it also gives the house a nice “homey” smell to it. Also try brewing coffee for added affect.

2. Have a guest book and ask each visitor to sign in. Get their name, number, and email address and ask them if it’s ok to stay in touch with them.

3. Have some nice cool tunes playing in the background. Having a little “elevator music” can really add elegant touch to the atmosphere.

4. Make up a showcase packet for the home. Include all the features and unique qualities of the home. Also make sure that you have all HOA fees on hand and include such information as local schools, nearest grocery stores, pool/tennis availability, etc.

5. Properly advertise the open house. This can be accomplished on any budget. Some good places to check out are Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, and of course local newspapers. Make sure that you start advertising far enough in advance. Usually a week is plenty.

Most importantly, HAVE FUN! If you’re having fun it will be infectious. Make some friends! Have some cookies! How could you not have fun?!

As always if you have ANY questions feel free to call or email me anytime.

Nick Underwood, Realtor at WhatIf?Realty

770-899-0962

nicku989@yahoo.com

Open House in Hamilton Mill 11/23

Nick Underwood — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:30:49 +0000

Yes indeed! I am doing an open house at 2422 Floral Valley Dr which is located in the prestigious Glenaire section of Hamilton Mill. This house is a Stunning two-story traditional home with open floor plan in sought after Mill Creek Cluster. Featuring three-sides brick with side entry three-car garage, an over sized master retreat with a huge walk-in closet, a full-finished basement, and within eye shot of the school bus stop. The elegance and details of this home will astound the most skeptic of critics! To preview this house, and, for full address and directions, go here.

I’ll see you there. Cookies and coffee provided!

Description of property provided by Tom OMeara.

Is Selling Your Hamilton Mill FSBO a Battle Already Lost?

Tom O'Meara — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:17:24 +0000

Everyone wants to save money, and in today’s difficult real estate market, paying commissions in the face of lost equity is a tough pill to swallow. The less equity you have, the worse the issue. What to do?

Many people try to sell their home as a for sale by owner (FSBO). You’ll see “agents protected” or “will pay 3 percent” written in black marker on their red FSBO sign. Ultimately, nine out of ten will reluctantly turn to a real estate agent to sell the house when their efforts fall short. They’ll pay a 6 percent commission and they’ll give up the very equity they were trying to protect, and the only reason they had to go down this road is because their property lacked exposure to the world. How sad.

By utilizing What If Realty, a flat-fee listing service, the homeowner is empowered to do what they wanted to do all along — sell it on their own and save money. A realtor will help with pricing the house, list the house in the MLS, create the flyer, and position it in all the places people look when buying a home. Their home will finally be discovered and their buyer will come to them.

But, you need a realty company to get you the exposure you need. Enter What If Realty. For $999, you get your house listed, contracts, selling tips, and everything you need to get it sold on your terms.

If you’re not afraid to sell it on your own, then don’t waste your time selling it as a FSBO. Think of the $999 as the cost to be found. Besides, you can get your $999 back three different ways.

Does this appeal to you? Contact me at 678.279.4703 or Tom@DiamondDwellings.com to learn more.

It’s time to stop fighting the losing battle as a FSBO.

Save money. Get found. What If Realty will help you win.

What IF Realtors or Agents Could Find The Best Deal in Town

Matt Fagioli — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:57:41 +0000

What IF? Realty is a great place to work (if we do say so ourselves!)We have agent programs starting at just $25.00 per month & we’re looking forward to sharing all the details.We have broker/partner programs that give you all the flexibility you’ll ever need. Call us for an appointment at 678.321.8800

Get Your House Sold For Free

Matt Fagioli — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:23:32 +0000

When you list your house thru What IF?Realty, we also give you 3 ways to get your money back:#1. Buy your next house through What IF? Realty. Partner with one of our skilled buyer’s agents to purchase your new home and we’ll credit your $999 back to you toward closing costs (or any costs that the closing attorney & lender will allow)#2. Secure your next mortgage through What IF? Realty’s loan partners We’ve got some great loan partners and they want to compete for your business with very competative rates. Get in touch with one of our loan partners to get all the details. For a current list of approved lenders, contact What IF? Realty #3. Switch your listing to full service with our sister company, Diamond Dwellings RealtyFlat Fee listings are not for everyone. Many properties can greatly benefit from expert marketing & full time management from a full service real estate brokerage. At any time within the first 90 days of your listing with What IF? Realty, you can transfer your listing to Diamond Dwellings Realty. In addition to receiving exceptional full time service, we’ll also give you a credit toward closing of your entire investment of $999.

Sell Your House For Just $999

Matt Fagioli — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:23:08 +0000

What IF?Realty is a unique new idea in real estate sales. What IF we gave customers all the real estate services they need for just $999? We realized that a lot of customers would love this solution!We’re offering a really great deal for selling Atlanta Real Estate — or any real estate in Georgia, SC or Florida (our currently licensed states). Many customers want an FMLS listing, a sign & lockbox, etc. but they don’t need “full service” realty. Full Service realty is still a very important solution for many customers, and we deliver that kind of service through our sister company, Diamond Dwellings Realty.In fact, most of our What IF? Realtors are full time professionals — most of them carry full service listings with Diamond Dwellings — or some other local brokerage.

Low Cost Atlanta Real Estate Services Are Changing The Market

Matt Fagioli — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:37:03 +0000

What IF? you could get a great listing solution for your residential real estate property for just $999? This is actually nothing new to the market. BUT, the existing services have always been sort of “Not Exactly” products. The new What If Realty solution gives you a complete package of services with a professional presentation.

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