Buyer Stress Reduction

DON’T WANT TO BE HARASSED?  PRESSURED?  OBLIGATED?
Afraid that some Realtor® is going to bug you, even when you say NO?

Do you wish that buying a home was one of the most amazing positive experiences you ever had?  Do you want to feel that you are in control?  Do you want to feel that you have all the information?  Can you actually have this?  Yes, by calling The Fine Team!

There is a better way, and The Fine Team establishes a new measure of success and results.  How?  By applying one simple truth – you, the customer, are the reason we are in business.  Today’s consumer deserves an informed approach and LESS STRESS.

Agents are not the same!  Real estate company’s marketing plans and salespeople offer their own independent programs.  Ours is specifically designed for you!  The Fine Team keeps you foremost in their efforts by achieving the lowest price and keeping you informed.  We do the work, you make the decisions!  This comes with a guarantee that you will see inventory that no one else in Des Moines can show you!

We want your business and we will do what it takes to earn your business!

Dont Forget about the $8,000 tax credit available to first time buyers and buyers who have owned a home but not in the past three years. Email or call me to find out more.

Brett Fine

RE/MAX Realtor

brettfine@remax.net

10 MISTAKES buyers make when buying a home:

1. Making an offer on a home without being prequalified.
2. Not having a home inspection.
3. Limiting your search to open houses, ads or the internet.
4. Choosing a Real Estate agent who is not committed to forming a strong business relationship with you.
5. Thinking there is only one perfect house out there.
6. Not considering long-term needs.
7. Not examining insurance issues.
8. Not buying a home protection plan.
9. Not knowing total costs involved.
10. Not following through on due diligence.

Brett Fine

RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts

515.314.8673

BrettFine@Remax.net

Is the Housing Market as Bad as the Media reports??

Brought to you by:

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

1. It’s important to place the current housing market in perspective:  2007 will be the fifth highest year on record for existing-home sales nationwide.
2. The average sale price of Des Moines -area homes has steadily increased.
3. Average days on market continues to stay well below the high of 96 days earlier this year.
4. Active listings remain high, indicating a greater selection of homes in all price ranges.
5. Iowa was one of just six states to post higher existing-home sales during this year’s second quarter, increasing 4.1 percent over Q2 2006.
6. The Federal Reserve continues to cut its interest rate.
7. Ongoing improvement in the mortgage market is favorable for 2008 home sales.
8. Nationwide, home sales are returning to fundamentally healthy levels while prices remain steady, reflecting favorable mortgage rates and positive job gains.
9. Remember that all real estate is local and naturally large variations often occur within a given area.
10. The best advise for consumers is to consult a REALTOR® to learn about local market conditions, as supply and demand can change from one neighborhood to the next.

It is still a great time to buy or sell, don’t let all the media hype fool you. As stated above, Real Estate is based locally. You have to compare Apples to Apples, not Apples to California. Iowa has been one of the few states to maintain a steady real estate market for a number of years.

Brett Fine

RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts

515.314.8673

BrettFine@Remax.net