Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale

Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale 

Great First Impression When Selling Your Home

Part 1 of 8

The key to selling your house or your condo is a "Great 1st impression". First impression Matters! You the seller have just a few moments to create a winning 1st impression. A home needs to be visually appealing to encourage a sale. Most buyers select there home based on emotion and then justify the decision with facts. Even in a market where homes are selling quickly and at asking price, it is so crucial to spruce up your home and prove it is worth every penny.  

Start with the outside, the 1st impression the buyer will have is the outside. I have been with many buyer who drive up and make a decision to keep driving right to the next property. 

If the buyer is walking up to the property saying ewwww that's there 1st impression walking through the door.  

         OUTSIDE
◊ Lawn mowed and trimmed
◊ Landscape shrubs/plants trimmed
◊ Sprinkler systems in order
◊ Sprinkler systems set for non showing hours
◊ Bulbs in exterior lighting all working
◊ Gutters clean of debris
◊ Deck rails, hand rails secure
◊ Exterior trim painted
◊ Exterior door handles polished
◊ Exterior door freshly painted or stained
◊ Weeds in yard fully removed
◊ Sidewalks neatly edged
◊ Clean grease or oil on driveway
◊ All fencing clean
◊ Replace doormat if worn
◊ Outside windows clean
◊ No obstruction on “For Sale” sign

If you like to know more about preparing your home for sale or would like a free, no obligation room-by-room review of a home your thinking about selling please give me a call or message me 
Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246

Phoenix Multi Family Residential Investment HOT Sheet 4/15 -4/19/ 2016

Phoenix Multi Family Residential Investment HOT Sheet 
Last 5 days New Listings  4/15 -4/19/ 2016 

         Investing in Apartments - Cash Flow, Appreciation & More   VIEW  Phoenix Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes For Sale

Why Apartment Investing?

Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Cash Flow, more cash flow with a multi unit or apartment then SFH . Owning more units increases the overall probability of success. 

Buying Real estate for investment, Not any real estate but real estate that will hold its value, apartment buildings. Apartment rents are still going up, the value of apartment buildings have the best chance of appreciating and are appreciating while everything else goes down. With the low interest rates you can have a positive cash flow. Mortgage rates are currently 4.5% to 6.5%.  Apartments have become a better investment for two main reasons. First, carrying costs (interest costs) have been going down. Second, income has been going up, substantially. For more information of multi - units  give me a jingle. 
Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 AZHomes4u@gmail.com  

VIEW  Phoenix Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes For Sale

Why Phoenix Multi Family Residential Investment ?

Phoenix Phoenix Multi Family Residential Investment HOT Sheet HOT Sheet 

         Investing in Apartments - Cash Flow, Appreciation & More   VIEW  Phoenix Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes For Sale

Why Apartment Investing?

Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Cash Flow, more cash flow with a multi unit or apartment then SFH . Owning more units increases the overall probability of success. 

Buying Real estate for investment, Not any real estate but real estate that will hold its value, apartment buildings. Apartment rents are still going up, the value of apartment buildings have the best chance of appreciating and are appreciating while everything else goes down. With the low interest rates you can have a positive cash flow. Mortgage rates are currently 4.5% to 6.5%.  Apartments have become a better investment for two main reasons. First, carrying costs (interest costs) have been going down. Second, income has been going up, substantially. For more information of multi - units  give me a jingle. 

Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 AZHomes4u@gmail.com  

VIEW  Phoenix Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes For Sale

Thinking about buying a home? Who will represent you?

Who WILL represent you?                       

As your Buyer’s Broker I puts your interests first and negotiates 100% on your behalf from start to finish! I provides fiduciary duties of loyalty, obedience, disclosure, and confidentiality. Under her Exclusive Buyer Broker Contract, I becomes legally and ethically obligated to my clients by The Department of Real Estate and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics!

LISTING AGENTS REPRESENT THE SELLER!

Thinking about calling the number on the sign in the front yard? The sign out front indicates they work for the SELLER! Their job is to get the SELLER the highest price and the best terms.  The most they can offer you is Limited Dual Representation.* Would you go to court using your opponent’s attorney? No? Then do not allow the Seller’s agent to represent you! Simply call Me Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 with the home’s address and I will provide you with the information you’d like!

NEW HOME BUILDER’S SALES AGENTS REPRESENT THE BUILDERS!

Home Builders hire Sales Agents to sell their homes for the highest price and best terms. These Sales Agents are 100% employed by the Builders and do not even offer Limited Dual Representation!* Want to preview the models? Give me a jingle Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 Exclusive Buyer representative. I will accompany you during your first visit to ensure your free representation. Remember the Builder represents the Builder NOT YOU!

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE AGENTS CAN BE COSTLY!

Registered with New Home Sales Agents at the Models or the Listing Agent at the Open House? Even casual contact with seller’s agents may constitute grounds for commission claims leaving you owing multiple commissions and vulnerable to lawsuits! Give me a jingle and I will advises you on how to avoid these costly situations!

YOU CHOOSE THE HOME AND I REPRESENTS YOU!

New home? Model home? Resale home listed by another real estate company? Short sale? Foreclosure? Bank owned? REO?  I can represent you! As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, I will get you the lowest price and the best terms on the home of your choice! Check out what other clients have to say

Best Deal on Home Price

A home’s price does not always reflect a home’s value. I researches homes that have  sold in the area the Last 3 month to help you write an offer based on the home’s value, not the asking price! As a Certified Negotiation Specialist I negotiates based on supporting values in the neighborhood and market trends, not your total home buying budget! I will save you  substantial amounts of money using this process!

MAKE YOUR PURCHASE A REALITY!

As your Buyer’s Broker, I advises you to explore financing options and seek your lender’s approval right away. Why? A fully approved loan gives you tremendous negotiating power and may even allow you to compete with cash buyers. So, you get you the biggest bang for your buck or more home for your money, whether you are financing or paying cash!

DISCOVER VALUABLE INFORMATION!

I encourages you to uncover the actual facts about the home you intend to purchase, enabling you to make a truly informed decision about your purchase. Lets put your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker Contract into writing today! It’s a free service! 

​Linda Wieczorek 

ABR,CNE, CSSN,SRES^® 
REALTOR®,  602-391-8246 

Phoenix rents rise, Some zip codes have seen 15-20% increase 2016

Rents are rising in Phoenix  

All you have to do is drive central Phoenix and see at least 15 apartments and condos being built in central Phoenix Area . Phoenix is growing and it really is showing along with  Phoenix Rents raising higher and higher. Anyone one living in central Phoenix can tell you rents are rising.

Rentalcafe.com  breaks rents down by zip code and half the valley rose 9% in 2015.  With all the new construction going on in apartments I don't see rentals prices going down. 

How much can a landlord raise your rent? There is effectively NO Limit on rental increases. NO rent control and the State has no interest in helping tenants by regulating rent.  

With rents on the rise is buying more affordable then renting? In markets where home prices are relatively affordable. 2016 may be a very good time for some renters to take the plunge into home ownership before home prices and interest rates rise even higher. The higher the prices and interest rates makes it tougher to afford and qualify. 

The City  has several down payment assistance programs, I call it Free Money for info contact:

 Linda Wieczorek  @ 602.391.8246 or email azhomes4u@gmail.com

HOME IN 5 PROGRAM - THE HOME IN 5 PROGRAM OFFERS UP TO 5% OF THE LOAN AMOUNT TOWARDS YOUR DOWN PAYMENT IN MARICOPA COUNTY ONLY. INCOME LIMITATIONS AND DEBT RATIO LIMITATIONS APPLY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER BUT MUST MEET MINIMUM FICO SCORE REQUIREMENTS AND FHA GUIDELINES. MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE SHALL NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.

NEIGHBORHOOD LIFT PROGRAM - THE NEIGHBORHOODLIFT PROGRAM  IS ADMINISTERED BY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF PHOENIX, NHS PHOENIX, AND CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE A HOME IN THE CITY OF PHOENIX. UP TO $7,500 CAN BE AWARDED TO THE PARTICIPANT IN THIS PROGRAM TO BE USED TOWARDS DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS. BORROWERS MUST MEET AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) REQUIREMENTS AND APPLY FOR A 30 YEAR FIXED MORTGAGE HOME LOAN ONLY.

OPEN DOOR - This program is designed to assist eligible first-time homebuyers with the purchase of an affordable home in the City of Phoenix. Based on need, the program provides a deferred payment loan up to $15,000 to assist with down payment and closing costs.

There are several other programs out there to HELP with down payment, if you would like more information about FREE money and home buying 

please contact me: 

Linda Wieczorek  @ 602.391.8246 or email azhomes4u@gmail.com

Looking for Property management in Phoenix

Why Choose Arizona Elite Property Management with Linda Wieczorek  

People at first always assume they don't need to hire a property manager because the property manager is just going to do something they can do themselves, and get paid for it. I can see how investors buying homes think this. Many of these same people end up in court for failing to comply with housing regulations, or dealing with disgruntled tenants.

What do you know about fair housing laws? How about lead paint disclosures? Eviction Processes? If you are the average Jim Homeowner then the answer is probably very little. A property manager knows all about all of those things and many other small details to ensure that you are compliant with all federal and state laws as well as protecting you and the tenant with a well formed and legal leasing agreement.

Call Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 

Arizona Elite Properties 225 E Germann Rd, Ste 110. Gilbert, AZ 85297

Our main objective is to provide service that will exceed your expectations.

Landlord Services 

• All property managers are Licensed with the Arizona Department of Real Estate 
• Full tenant screening within five minutes of application. 
• Background and credit check 
• All approved vendors are registered, bonded and insured and must have workers compensation. 

Documents Required 

• State of Arizona approved Residential Rental Agreement 
• Crime free addendum's 
• Smoke free addendum's 
• Drug free addendum's
•  Pet agreements 
• Key agreements 

Services 
Our objective is to make recommendations that will reduce your expenses and increase your income. All tenants funds are processed immediately and our turn around time to the landlord is 48 hours. We have 24 state licensed property managers and six administrative personnel. Our broker has been licensed for 28 years, in New York, Arizona, and Costa Rica. We process evictions quickly and use attorneys that specialize in property management only.

Call Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 

All the Single Ladies (Are Buying Homes)

All the Single Ladies (Are Buying Homes)

It doesn't come as a huge surprise that the largest share of home buyer households is married couples. In fact, 67 percent of all home buyers are married couples. The second most common group of buyers, however, is single females. According to the 2016 National Association of REALTORS® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, single females make up 15 percent of all home buyers, and this number creeps up when looking at older buyers—20 percent of buyers between 51 and 60 years of age and 19 percent between the ages of 61 and 69 are single females. These percentages are substantially higher than those for single males, who only make up 9 percent of all home buyers; the share of single made buyers is even lower in older age groups, only 10 percent of buyers between 51 and 60 are single males.

Story Springboard

Review NAR's most recent Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study to see the makeup of home buyers for each age group. Talk to a Realtor® to find out who is buying homes in your area. Speak with single female buyers to find out why they are purchasing a home now and what they are looking for.

Highlights -  Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends

• At 35 percent, buyers 35 years and younger continue to be the largest generational group of home buyers with a median age of 30 years old.
• First-time buyers made up 32 percent of all home buyers, down from 33 percent last year.
• Sixty-seven percent of buyers 35 years and younger were first-time buyers, followed by buyers 36 to 50 years at 26 percent.
• The most common type of home purchased continues to be the detached single-family home, which made up 83 percent of all homes purchased.
• Eighty-nine percent of Millennials, 87 percent of Gen X buyers, and 85 percent of Younger Boomers purchased their home through an agent.