Like Race Horses: The BEST Move Fast

Once you've decided to buy or sell, the only questions is -- How Fast Can It Happen? After all, you want to get on with your life. 

The answer to that question often depends on your choice of Broker. Times have changed. Todays' most effective Brokers are marketing professionals who do things the "new fashioned way". They know how to advertise, belong to many Multiple Listing Services, have efficient, computerized offices with their own personal assistant, and routinely network with other top Brokers. 

Let me show you how all this adds up... to a track record for quick sales second to none. Call You'll discover that because I move very fast...you can too.

Stephanie W. Samuelsohn
518-392-8484
VantagePoint Realty
605 State Route 295
Old Chatham, New York  12136

The Two Secret Ingredients in A Quick Sale

"A fresh coat of paint may help, and skillful marketing is certainly important, but only after a key ingredient is in place--a realistic asking price. Buyers are comparative shoppers, and an overpriced house won't fool anyone. How do you figure out a realistic price for your home? With the help of a second ingredient, probably the most important -- an effective Broker. She determines a realistic price upfront, through careful analysis. Only then will she advise you about such things as fresh paint, and go on to aggressively market your home. If you want a happy ending, the one place to begin ... is with a topflight broker. Why not begin ... with a call to me." Get to know: Stephanie W. Samuelsohn, Principal Broker VantagePoint Realty 518-392-8484 Check out our website: www.ColumbiaCountyHomes.com Email: Stephanie@ColumbiaCountyHomes.com

Ask Yourself .....

If you were buying this home what would you want to see? The goal is to show a home which looks good, maximizes space and attracts as many buyers -- and as much demand -- as possible.

While part of the "getting ready" phase relates to repairs, painting and other home improvements, this is also a good time to ask why you really want to sell.

Selling a home is an important matter and there should be a good reason to sell -- perhaps a job change to a new community or the need for more space. Your reason for selling can impact the negotiating process so it's important to discuss your needs and wants in private with the REALTOR® who lists your home.

Call VantagePoint Realty 518-392-8484 - we can help you.

Columbia County Real Estate

Are You Ready

                              

The home-selling process typically starts several months before a property is made available for sale. It's necessary to look at a home through the eyes of a prospective buyer and determine what needs to be cleaned, painted, repaired and tossed out.

Ask yourself: If you were buying this home what would you want to see? The goal is to show a home which looks good, maximizes space and attracts as many buyers -- and as much demand -- as possible.

While part of the "getting ready" phase relates to repairs, painting and other home improvements, this is also a good time to ask why you really want to sell.

Selling a home is an important matter and there should be a good reason to sell -- perhaps a job change to a new community or the need for more space. Your reason for selling can impact the negotiating process so it's important to discuss your needs and wants in private with the REALTOR® who lists your home.

Call us at 518-392-8484 or e-mail at info@ColumbiaCountyHomes.com

Why Buying a Home is a Good Idea

The Best Investment...

A fairly general rule, homes appreciate about four or five percent a year.  Some years will be more, some less.  The figure will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, and region to region.

Five percent may not seem like much at first.  Stocks (at times) appreciate much more, and you could easily earn over the same return with a very safe investment in treasury bills or bonds.

But Take a Second Look...

Presumably, if you bought a $200,000 house, you did not pay cash for the home.  You got a mortgage, too.  Suppose you put as much as 20% down - that would be an investment of $40,000.

At an appreciation rate of 5% annually, a $200,000 home would increase in value $10,000 during the first year.  That means you earned $10,000 with an investment of $40,000.  You annual "return on investment" would be a whopping 25%.

Of course, you are making mortgage payments and paying property taxes, along with a couple of other costs.  However, since the interest on your mortgage and your property taxes are both tax deductible, the government is essentially subsidizing your home purchase.

Your rate of return when buying a home is higher than most any other investment you could make.

Call us at 518-392-8484 or e-mail at: info@ColumbiaCountyHomes.com

Determining Your Offer Price

When you prepare an offer to purchase a home, you already know the seller's asking price.   But what price are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure?

Determining your offer price is a three-step process which your personal Real Estate Agent can help you with. 

Hire your own "Buyers Agent" like Stephanie W. Samuelsohn of VantagePoint Realty.  Call VantagePoint Realty at 518-392-8484.

Your Hopes, Your Dreams Our VantagePoint

Columbia County Real Estate