• Can reduce agent showing
• Can minimize advertising response
• Can eliminate interested buyers
• Can attract unsuitable buyers
• Can eliminate potential offers
• Can help to sell competitive homes that are also for sale
• Can cause complications with the appraisal
• Can increase holding costs
• Can increase maintenance costs
• Proper Pricing
• Can create a faster sale
• Can minimize hassles and inconveniences
• Can attract the right buyer
• Can increase agent showings
• Can encourage strong offers
• Can increase net proceeds
• Can create a sense of urgency in the buyer
• Can encourage multiple offers
• Can cause compliant buyers
• Can create less buyer’s remorse

1. Location
2. Condition of your home
3. Terms of the sale
4. Asking price
5. The real estate agent your select

Four of these five factors you can control! The only one out of your control is the location.

The location of your home does impact the value of your home. Homes located on quiet streets or cul-de-sacs have more location value than homes located on busier streets. Other factors affecting the value of your home due to its location are:

• Mountain views

• City views

• What backs up to your property

These items give an idea of the typical factors that affect the location value. These are factors, again, that you have no control over, but play a major role in the value of the home.

But, never underestimate the important of having your home looking at its best. Having your home appeal to the buyers is very important.

1. First impressions are very important: Curb appeal and front entrance
2. Kitchen and bathrooms are important rooms: Keep clean and uncluttered
3. Flooring should be clean and deodorized
4. Paint – its is the highest return improvement investment one can make and the most inexpensive compared to other home improvement remedies

Last but not least, the terms of the sale is important to the marketing of your home as well. The possession date, financing options, and contingencies are all examples of the terms of sale. The more flexible, the easier the transaction. You can use flexibility in terms to negotiating a higher selling price. It is important to consider all aspects of the offer to purchase before making any decisions.

The other day I came drove up to our real estate office and noticed a bunch of people standing around in the street and a large crane parked where the walk is going. That morning they started placing a beautiful wall up that displays the image over our nations beautiful flag. This wall contained seven panels, each weighing 4 1/2 tons a piece – WOW! It is interesting and exciting to see what is going to happen next.

The goal for the completion of this project is $200,000 and they are slowly reaching that mark. If you would like to donate let me know and I will give you the contact number for who to reach for you wonderful donation.

Click on the following link to view pictures:

http://video214.com/play/MSLfLAC4b6L7GL36nc30zQ/s/dark

Shasta Family Justice Center Hosts Sock Hop and Ice Cream Social
 
REDDING, Calif. –  The Shasta Family Justice Center (SFJC) will host a Sock Hop and Ice Cream Social in the Atrium at the Market Street Promenade in Redding on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Tickets cost $5 and kids under 10-years-old are free.  Tickets can be purchased at Leatherby’s Family Creamery in Downtown Redding, Keller Williams on Churn Creek Rd. and online at www.enjoymagazine.net.
    As part of the event, the SFJC and Leatherby’s will be hosting an Ice Cream Making contest.  Participants are required to register at Leatherby’s for $10 per flavor.  They will receive a container and official rules for the event.  Each entry will only require one pint of ice cream and will need to be dropped off at Leatherby’s by March 11, 2011 at 6 p.m.  The winner of the contest will have their ice cream featured as the flavor of the month at Leatherby’s and receive a $75 gift certificate to the restaurant.  There will be prizes for second and third place too.
    The Sock Hop will include dancing to the oldies with Rachel Lane from Redding Radio’s Oldies 105.3, presentations from the cast of Happy Days the Musical, swing dancing lessons, toy building, family portraits by Crown Camera, face painting by the Girl Scouts and balloon animals.  Food vendors will include Mary’s Pizza Shack, Leatheryby’s Family Creamery and Mt. Shasta Spring Water.
    All funds raised by the Sock Hop will stay local and help victims of family violence.  The SFJC has received more than 700 client visits since opening on September 1, 2010.  Both adults and children have been helped because of this important community resource.  Our goal is to help victims get out of abusive situations before they go too far. 
    The Shasta Family Justice Center provides co-located services for victims of family violence under one roof.  By housing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, we are reducing the number of times a victim has to retell their story and number of places they have to travel to get the help they need.
    Our on-and off-site partners include: – Shasta County Crime Victims Assistance Center, Legal Services of Northern California, Shasta Women’s Refuge, local law enforcement, Shasta County Health & Human Services, Inter-Tribal Council of California, Inc., Shasta County Chaplaincy Program, Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council, and many others.
    “We wanted to host an event the whole family could enjoy,” said SFJC Executive Director Michael Burke.  “This is an event where families can dance, eat and most important laugh together.  We are hoping children and adults will make memories that will last a lifetime.” Burke said. 
 
Various levels of sponsorships are still available.  For more information or to become involved please visit www.shastafjc.org or call (530) 243-8868.