Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tip 2 of 8 Why Now is A great Time to Buy a Home by Cidalia Matukas
Home Ownership remains at the core of the American Dream. A recent Fannie Mae study reveals that the majority if Americans still aspire to won a home- and for good reason. Owning a home is critical to financial stability and wealth building. A home serves as a forces savings account and provides a solid asset, as well as ,a place to live. Despite the recent market upheaval, the vast majority of Americans still consider home ownership to be an important to the economy and preferable to renting. Since the end of World War II, promoting home ownership has been high on the list of the federal government's priorities, and will continue to be so. For more reasons why now is a prime time to buy a home, contact me and I will be happy to send you a free ebook.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
It Is Prime Time to Seize The Market ~Cidalia Matukas ~www.homesbycidali...
I just read a great ebook call "7 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy a Home!" It is filled with positive, exciting information to help buyers seize the incredible market opportunities available to them right now. Over the next seven weeks, I will be sharing key excerpts from this ebook with you in my blog. For a free copy of this ebook, call or email me and I will send it your way
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Selling your Home ~ Your Kitchen ~ by Cidalia Matukas ~ www.HomesbyCidal...
The most common critique I hear from buyers are about the kitchen. Like bathrooms the are usually not updated. So, what should you do if it is not in the budget to remodel? Keep in neutral and clean. You will want to make sure that your counters are de-clutter and always clean. I understand that you will still need to cook and eat but you want to make sure that when you do have a prospective buyer coming to see the home that you have no dishes in the sink or on the counter. Leave the dishes in the dishwasher if need be. You can even have the dishwasher running . Also, you want to remove and tuck away your appliances. You can leave one nice and clean appliances but do not leave out your toaster, blender, coffee maker etc. You might ant to consider buying a nice wicker basket and having some colorful place mats rolled up and in them.
The most important tip I can give. Please do not cook anything prior to a showing. Although you may think your meal smells wonderful others may be offended by it. You may want to consider a no cooking rule at least 1 hour before a showing and perhaps burn a nice clean and simple fragrance candle.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Selling a Home ~ Your Bathroom ~ by Cidalia Matukas ~www.homesbycidalia.com
Your bathroom... It is usually the last room to get updated and upgraded ant the hardest to keep clean.
When you have your home on the market you need to have the entire home, more importantly, your bathroom in showroom/ model home condition.
Keep our toothpaste, toothbrush and products off the vanity. Tuck them away in a drawer. Those being said, keep the draw clean and tidy. Buyers will look in the drawers to get an idea of the storage they will have when they become the homeowners.
In terms of decor, you want to keep the bathroom colors neutral. Tan tile or a good quality vinyl floor and neutral wall colors. Stick with the tans and taupe. Then add an accent colors. Perhaps a bright towel a matching vase on your vanity.
What happens when your bathroom is smurf blue or pastel pink? Well, if you can remodel the bathroom however if that is not in the budget work with what you have. Use the pink and blue as accent colors and neutralize the walls. Use white or off-white for towel and accent pieces.
Your bathroom... It is usually the last room to get updated and upgraded ant the hardest to keep clean.
When you have your home on the market you need to have the entire home, more importantly, your bathroom in showroom/ model home condition.
Keep our toothpaste, toothbrush and products off the vanity. Tuck them away in a drawer. Those being said, keep the draw clean and tidy. Buyers will look in the drawers to get an idea of the storage they will have when they become the homeowners.
In terms of decor, you want to keep the bathroom colors neutral. Tan tile or a good quality vinyl floor and neutral wall colors. Stick with the tans and taupe. Then add an accent colors. Perhaps a bright towel a matching vase on your vanity.
What happens when your bathroom is smurf blue or pastel pink? Well, if you can remodel the bathroom however if that is not in the budget work with what you have. Use the pink and blue as accent colors and neutralize the walls. Use white or off-white for towel and accent pieces.
Your bathroom... It is usually the last room to get updated and upgraded ant the hardest to keep clean.
When you have your home on the market you need to have the entire home, more importantly, your bathroom in showroom/ model home condition.
Keep our toothpaste, toothbrush and products off the vanity. Tuck them away in a drawer. Those being said, keep the draw clean and tidy. Buyers will look in the drawers to get an idea of the storage they will have when they become the homeowners.
In terms of decor, you want to keep the bathroom colors neutral. Tan tile or a good quality vinyl floor and neutral wall colors. Stick with the tans and taupe. Then add an accent colors. Perhaps a bright towel a matching vase on your vanity.
What happens when your bathroom is smurf blue or pastel pink? Well, if you can remodel the bathroom however if that is not in the budget work with what you have. Use the pink and blue as accent colors and neutralize the walls. Use white or off-white for towel and accent pieces.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Getting the most money for your home ~by Cidalia Matukas ~ www.homesbyci...
There are three factord that impeact the sale - ability of a home. Location, condition and price. We can control two. Condition _ you always wany your home to be in showcase consitiond. It will be uncomfortable but homes sell when they are perfect and look like a Jordan's show room. There will be another video on this topic soon. Today let us focus on pricing and getting you the most money possible. When you speak to your rRealtor make sure that they have a strong sense of what the market is doing in your town or city. The Realtor should then be able to explain to you and analyze the numbers. Ultimately, they should be able to tell you where the Gaps in the market are and how you can price your home to create 7-10 showings in 7-10 days and multiple offers in 30. If you would like more information on this top, have questions, concerns or are thinking of selling please call or email me. I would be happy to help.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Who is going to buy your home?
Who is going to buy your home?
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One of the first things I do when I take a listing is discover who the potential buyer will be. Why you may ask ? This allows me to target my marketing and my lead generation and create ofers and results for my sellers.
Keller Williams recently conducted a study that helps me discover the demograohics of the buyers in this market. AS we would expect, the largest buyer pool are first time buyers. 46% of these buyers are married. With single females compsoing 21% of buyers. Most buyers have 2 pople in their household with a median age of 28. The average home they are looking to buy is a 1600 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. So, if you or anyone you know has a home that fits this criteria and are thinking of selling please call me.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Top 10 Seller Concessions and Buyer Incentives ~ From Cidalia Matukas~ w...
1. Seller pays the buyer's closing costs.
2. Reduce the original price.
3. Conduct Repairs before closing.
4. Purchase/ offer a home warranty protection plan.
5. Move the closing date.
6. Purchase/sell/offer personal property (appliances, furniture etc)
7. Provide a repair allowance.
8. Pay buyer origination fees.
9. Provide an upgrade allowance.
10. Pay the buyer's commitment fees.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
5 Economic Indicators Every Seller Should Know ~ By Cidalia Matukas ~ ww...
There are 5 economic indicators that every agent should share with their sellers.
1. Home Sales are on the Rise. ~ This is a sign of stabilization. This is variable from town to town. If you are curious about your hometown please let me know I would be happy to share that information with you.
2. Drop in Median Home Price. ~ there are three reasons why this has occurred. Surge in sales of distressed properties that sell for 15-20% less. Influx of first time buyers purchasing lower priced homes. Slow down in the high end market and jumbo loans.
3. Market Inventory is low. This is variable from town to town as well.
4. Mortgage rates are at their lowest.
5. Homes are more Affordable now than ever before. In 1981 it took 36% of a families income to pay the mortgage. Now it only takes 15%.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Move up to that dream home
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Budgeting for Your FIrst Home Purchase ~ By Cidalia Matukas ~ www.homesbycidalia.com
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Great Reasons to Sell a House During the Holidays
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Buyer Agency and Representation
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Moving money and Gifted Money to Buy a Home
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Resale Value is Important To Consider When Home Buying
Home resale. It is not the first thing on the priority list for buyers when they are looking to buy their home. It is however a very important piece. That is why when I represent my buyers I make sure to take note of the location of the floor plan and the possible buyers that the property would attract in the future.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesbyCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
How I work vs How Other Agents Work
How do most agents work and find new business?
Most agents spend the majority of their time and resources prospecting for new business by doing things like : cold calls, door knocking etc.
I devote myself to serving the needs of my clients before, during and after the transaction. All I ask is that while I am working for my clients, I would you to refer me to people to great people like yourself, who are thinking of the type of service I provide, and would appreciate this same level of attention.
You see, as long as my clients keep referring me, I don't have to go out prospecting like everyone else, and I can do an even better job working for you.
Cidalia Mendonca Matukas
www.HomesByCidalia.com
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 781-389-7252
Office: 774-568-0007
Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients!
http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Another successful Short Sale
I am curious, with the number of home owners upside down with their property values who do you know that may need help with a short sale? Keep in mind, that there are only two kinds of real estate professionals those who understand the emotional and financial complexities of a short sale and those who don't. I have been trained and successfully helped many families in the past year. If there is someone you know that needs good, hones, actual advice please recommend him or her to me.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Can homes Still Sell in 4 days?
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