Forget Real Estate - Let's play Ball!

You know, I think it's a great idea every now and then to let you into the life of real estate agents and see their personal lives just a bit. For instance, I had the opportunity to be the scorekeeper at my daughter's first basketball game last weekend, and it was fun! Keeping track of the negotiations on offers on homes is fun, but keeping score at a basketball game is tricky when you're just trying to keep track of where your kid is on the court! Here is just a little bit of the game below.

Have a great week, and if you or a friend needs any help buying or selling your home, or just wondering what the value of your home is in this housing market, don't be shy about calling me. I'd love to meet with you and give you an idea of what your home value is. You might want to sell, or just hang on to your home. Or, if you're renting, it's a great time to buy! Just imagine how much rent you're paying over a five year period of time. If you're paying about $750 a month, that's $45,000 over five years time. That is a LOT of money that you could be investing in your own future instead of paying off someone else's mortgage. Think about it. Then call me at 509-431-5804. I look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,
Connie

Are you interested in buying a HUD repo?

If you are interested in buying a HUD (Housing and Urban Development) home that has been through the foreclosure process and repossessed, go to http://www.hmbireo.com/ and do a search on homes.

If you would like to make an offer on a HUD repo, I am just learning the process myself, and that's the best time to catch an agent, whose office is HUD certified, and who is doing her homework on how to accurately place a bid a write up an offer on a HUD repo. There is a LOT of homework involved, so you'll need to be prepared ahead of time with paperwork almost completed before you even decide to place a bid.

Call me when you're ready! 509-431-5804.

Connie Suehiro, Realtor

Gary Mann Real Estate

305 E. Third Ave.

Moses Lake, WA 98837

509-431-5804 direct

Survey Responses from you, the Buyer

Gary Mann Real Estate sends out survey forms to all our clients when a transaction is complete. Here are the answers from one of our Buyers:

1. During your home search, how many real estate companies did you contact for assistance? 3

2. How far did you move? 20-50 miles

3. How many homes did you preview? About 4 inside and about 50 from outside

4. How was your first contact made with Gary Mann Real Estate? (check one) Responded to Advertising. (which source?) Sign

5. During your Home Search, which marketing items did you use? (check all that apply)
Internet
Signage
Pick up flyer
Home magazine
CBH website

6. If you used the Internet, which sites did you visit? (Check all that apply)
garymannrealestate.com
Realtor magazine
Multiple Listing Service

7. How would you describe the service you received? Satisfied

8. Did your agent listen to your needs? Yes

9. Were you treated fairly? Yes

10. Since the sale, how has our sales associate been in contact with you? Phone, In Person

11. Do you have any friends or relatives who need assistance purchasing or selling a home? Not that we know of.

12. Comments/Testimonial: Connie was helpful and knowledgeable in what to look for when touring/inspecting the houses - things I may not have considered.