The Importance of Professional Photography when Selling

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Professional photography is one of the most critical pieces to your home’s marketing and ultimately, its sale. In today’s market, 90% to 95% of home buyers begin their searches online. If they don’t like what they see, you will never be able to get them in the door. They will move on to the next home and you’ll be off their radar.

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Today’s buyers want to see a home in its most perfect format.

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If your home pictures are grainy, small, or show cluttered spaces, that’s a major deterrent to a buyer. Today’s buyers want to see a home in its most perfect format. That’s why we have both an on-staff photographer and videographer. We have started to implement drone photography on everything, and buyers love it. If buyers love what they see online, they will knock on your door and want to see your home in person.

If you have any questions for us or if you’re looking to buy or sell a home, don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to get a call or email from you!

Turning a 30-Year Mortgage into a 22-Year Mortgage

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Right now is a phenomenal time to secure a mortgage loan. Interest rates are incredibly low and you have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the loan. There are a plethora of good loan products out there, you just have to find the right one for yourself.

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You can shave off 8 years from your 30-year loan by making just one extra payment per year.

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A lot of people would love to get a 15-year loan, but you can shave off 8 years from your 30-year loan by making just one extra payment per year. Just by adding 1/12th of your payment every month to the principle will also allow you to shave off a few years from your loan.

If you’d like to talk more about how this is possible, please don’t hesitate to contact me. There are many ways to pay off your mortgage earlier. Even if your finances are tight, we can help you to formulate a plan to pay off your home earlier.

We look forward to continuing this conversation!

Millennials in the Cedar Valley Market

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Does the millennial buyer pool affect you? If so, what can you to do to cater to it? You might think that because your home is worth $200,000, anyone between 18 and 34 won’t be interested in it. Maybe it’s your second or third home. However, the economy has changed and college graduates earn more than in the past. Additionally, interest rates are historically low at 3.5%. Check out these tips on how to cater to millennials.

• Millennials hate maintenance. Get it taken care of ahead of time, before you even list!
• Millennials love grey! It’s the most popular neutral color out there. They love darker floors and white trims.
• Millennials make decisions quickly! Within the first thirty seconds of walking into your home, they most likely have already made their decision.
• Millennials want to see quality content on the online listing. Add engaging photos and detailed information to spark interest in buyers.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the area this year, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!