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What is “The Art of Making a Deal” mean to you? For those of you that don’t know what goes into making deals work, I have some news for you. When it comes to Real Estate, negotiations are the name of the game.

First and foremost, there are a lot of emotions involved when making deals work and each party is going to look out for themselves. Learning to keep emotions out of the equation or, at the very least at low levels, will allow deals to start out working smoothly. There is nothing worse than getting into stinky situations where parties grovel over things that don’t matter.

Hopefully you have hired an agent who knows the ins and outs of deal-making and is equipped with the proper skill set in getting what is reasonable and fair for you. Knowing the marketplace well is the most important factor in understanding negotiations, however, if one doesn’t have business savvy and experience in making deals, a transaction can easily go sour.

It is truly important to be conscious of time when getting a deal to work. Nothing is more annoying than lack of responses or long lag times between negotiations. In addition, working with diligence and integrity goes a long way, as well as making all parties involved to feel equally important.

For more information on Listing Your Home, contact Michele Marano with Beth Wolff Realtors at Michele@Beth Wolff.com or 713-622-9339.

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If you can imagine, after the sales of luxury homes (priced from $500,000 to the millions) surged 40.0 percent in January, there are still a few foreclosures in Houston’s luxury real estate market.

After having received 4 contracts on a foreclosure in the Tanglewood market, we have yet to move another beauty in West Lane Place, which is walking distance to Highland Village.

Where considered a highly desired area, just inside the loop, there sits a newly constructed single family luxury home. On a private horseshoe street, the home is featured with 10ft. ceilings, triple crown molding, recessed lighting, tiled floors down and hardwood floors up, paneled study down, Jennaire gas range and the list goes on and on……..

I could hardly believe this has not been snatched up!!

If you are interested in this home or know someone who may be, contact me at 713-622-9339 or Michele@BethWolff.com

Michele Marano is a licensed Real Estate Agent with Beth Wolff Realtors.

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Preparing your house for sale is a multi-step process with many considerations.

1. I can’t stress the importance of actually making your home attractive to the viewer.
If your home does not already look showcased for a magazine, then you will need to do what it takes to get it in that condition. Adding a few pieces of furniture or taking a few pieces away is the first step in making each room appealing to the eye. On top of that, what is the condition of your paint? If it is dirty or hasn’t been painted in years, it will show that way. Also, colors can be a sensitive issue when selling your home. You may like your colors, but others may not. One will need to consider if they can live with your colors or if painting is going to be a project they want to take on.

2. I view a lot of homes on the market and the most frequent mistake I see over and over are homes filled with clutter and toys. A home that looks lived in is one thing but a home that is on the market for sale is another. Clutter creates confusion. Confusion creates distraction and distraction isn’t the sensation you want the viewer to feel. Take the time to clean out a closet and remove objects, toys and excess paraphernalia that doesn’t add appeal to the room. You want your home to project good comfortable feelings to viewers that will lead to a definitive buyer.

3. List your home with an agent that is familiar and knowledgeable with the location of your home. Being able to discuss facts about the neighborhood is a strong selling point, as well as being able to answer questions about the surrounding market. An agent who know the market will add value when helping you sell your home. Also, an experienced agent will guide you in making sure your home looks and presents itself well to the public. What one agent thinks looks good may not be good looking to another, therefore consider who you’re going to hire to sell your home.

4. Making sensible decisions can have an impact on how long your home is on the market. If your home has been on the market for quite some time, it may be a sign that something needs to change. Whether it is clutter, color, price or your agent, be cognitive and responsive to making your home sell.

Michele Marano is an investor and licensed Texas Realtor with Beth Wolff Realtors.
For information about Preparing Your home for Sale, go tohttp://MicheleMarano.com orhttp://luxuryhighriseshouston.com
You may contact Michele Marano at 713-899-8420 or 713-622-9339 or send an email toMichele@BethWolff.com
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How Should Your Home Look When It’s on the Market?

I can only teach through my experience and the experience to which I share has been a successful one.
First of all, I can’t tell you how many homes I see that are on the market that are not prepared to be. If you expect your home to sell quickly, especially in a slower economy, nontraditional market, you will need to take a few extra steps in preparing your home for sale.

If your home looks run down and is not kept neat or maintained, then chances are you will appeal to buyers who are investors, wanting a distressed home for renovation. If you are catering to that particular market, then you are ruling out the majority of the population and have narrowed your chance of selling.
Most people today want homes that are move in ready, especially if they plan to live and make the home their primary residence. Take some extra time before listing and make repairs, make it show room ready and be sure there are no distracting odors that will drive your viewers out the door.

A good agent will give you sound advice and direct you in preparing your home, however, not all agents have keen eyes in style or enough experience in being up front and honest with you. If there is a toss between telling you what you should do to prepare your home for sale or losing the listing, most agents will say nothing.

A good, experience agent who knows what it takes in moving homes off of the market will guide you carefully and thoughtfully. I am willing to bet that if some of the homes I see on the market are given a minor facelift, with incremental amounts of pennies, there would be a lot more showing and potential offers.

For more information call Michele Marano at 713-899-8420 for Staging Suggestions or visit http//:www.MicheleMarano.com.

For information on listing your home call Michele Marano, Beth Wolff Realtors at 713-899-8420.

Clients who list through Michele Marano at Beth Wolff are provided free consultation on “Preparing Your Home for Sale.”
Michele Marano is a licensed Texas Realtor with Beth Wolff Realtors, an investor and owner of Michele Marano & Associates (Home Decor & Eco-chic Syles)

Houston’s Luxury Home Market Gets a Boost in January
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Surge in sales of homes priced $500K and above promotes double-digit price appreciation

HOUSTON — (February 16, 2010) — The Houston real estate market opened 2010 with a mixed bag of readings, making it difficult to determine a clear direction for the months ahead.

January sales of single-family homes across the greater Houston area slid 12.3 percent compared to January 2009, according to the latest monthly data compiled by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR). When broken out by segment, sales of single-family homes priced from $500,000 and above showed dramatic gains in January while sales of homes on the opposite end of the spectrum, those priced from $80,000 and below, fell. Sales of all property types declined 7.4 percent in January on a year-over-year basis.

Information provided by Houston Association of Realtors

If you are interested in purchasing a home or know someone who is, please feel free to contact me for additional information on the Home Buying Process. Michele@bethwolff.com

Michele is a licensed Realtor with Beth Wolff Realtors. 713-622-9339 or reference this blog.

Lets Talk About The Process of Buying a Home

It’s not a complicated process, however it is a serious one. Many things should be considered. When we meet with buyers there are many factors that need to be determined and established before beginning the search process. Consider this:

Why are you making the move?
Where do you work?
What price range is your comfort zone?
Have you been approved?
What is most important in a new home?
What is least important?

So the list goes on and on. One needs to ask him/herself many questions necessary in considering a purchasing and before considering the neighborhood that suites you. Make the process as easy for yourself as possible in determining your next move, whether its your first time or last.

A good agent will guide you in the preparation for buying and will ask you many questions before you spend numerous hours in the search. Looking for a home will take some work, however, with many considerations up front, you will spend a lot more time looking at homes that interest you and a lot less time trying to find the one that’s right.

For more information on buying in the Houston area, contact Michele Marano at Beth Wolff Realtors 713-622-9339 or email me at Michele@BethWolff.com or Michele@luxuryhighriseshouston.com.

Looking for a new home in the heart of Houston’s finest neighborhoods? What better place than Creekside Villas, a new secluded neighborhood that captures the charm of Tuscany, which is only moments from Memorial Villages, Uptown Park and the Galleria.

Prices range from $600,000’s to $1,000,000+. Select the lot and we will work with you and the builder in selecting the semi-custom plan to meet your expectations.

Valley Oaks Elementary, Spring Branch Middle and Memorial High are the schools designated for this community.

Refer to this blog or Michele Marano, at Beth Wolff Realtors, for info or private showing. Call 713-899-8420.

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