From the category archives:

For Sellers

Thumbnail image for Wichita, KS Most Affordable City According to ‘Today’ Show

Wichita, KS Most Affordable City According to ‘Today’ Show

by Lynette March 22, 2010

On this mornings episode of the ‘Today‘ show, Wichita, KS was rated the most affordable city to live in the USA. The study was done by real estate expert, Barbara Corcoran.  She looked at the following:

cost of living
average household income
average home prices
quality of life

This is just one more reason to Live In Wichita! Click Here [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Wichita Housing Market is Looking Good

Wichita Housing Market is Looking Good

by Lynette March 6, 2010

Wichita State University’s Center for Real Estate released their 2010 Kansas Housing Market Forecast yesterday. Here are the highlights:

employment will continue to go down through the first quarter of 2010, then will recover slowly
the Mortgage Bankers Association predicts that interest rates will continue to be low through 2011
by then end of 2011, mortgage interest rates [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Minor Fixes to Sell Your Wichita House Faster

Minor Fixes to Sell Your Wichita House Faster

by Lynette Chapman December 13, 2009

When it comes to selling a home fixing some of the minor problems will usually help your Wichita house sell quicker, and possibly for more money. It is best to make these improvements before you put your Kansas home on the market. Here is a list of items that you may want to refer to [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Home Sales in Wichita Are Up, Tax Credit to Thank

Home Sales in Wichita Are Up, Tax Credit to Thank

by Lynette November 12, 2009

There was good news for the Wichita real estate market today. According to the Wichita Business Journal, home sales in October increased by 2 percent over sales from October 2008. Many Realtors give credit to the increase in home sales to the $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers. The report, from the Wichita Area [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Understanding the buyer

Understanding the buyer

by Lynette Chapman November 10, 2009

As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home:
* The home’s condition
* Asking price
* Marketing strategy
However, it’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the market. The more your home matches [...]

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for First Time Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Plus New Credit for Existing Homeowners Wanting to Buy Again

First Time Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Plus New Credit for Existing Homeowners Wanting to Buy Again

by Lynette November 7, 2009

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit: The Basics for REALTORS, Homebuyers, and Home owners from the National Association of REALTORS.
The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended. First Time buyers have until April 30, 2010 to enter into a contract on a new home purchase. Buyers can purchase a single-family home, a condo [...]

Read the full article →

Making Your Home Easy to Show is Very Important

by Lynette Chapman June 9, 2009

Putting your home on the market is a big decision. In this competitive market there are several steps you can take to assure a quicker sell. Most importantly, hire a real estate agent that has a full time service to set up showings. This will enable more showings because the service will [...]

Read the full article →

How to Sell Your Wichita Home Now

by Lynette Chapman June 1, 2009

So you have a home in Wichita and you’re planning on selling it. What should you do? How should you go about it? The following are tips that will help you sell your Wichita home now:
1. Do it NOW – Are you waiting for the economy to get better? Are you thinking that it would [...]

Read the full article →

What makes a good Realtor?

by Lynette Chapman May 6, 2009

There are a lot of real estate agents out there and finding the right one can be hard! As with any business, a strong relationship is important.
But how does this relationship become established?
Really, the same way that any other relationship becomes established – good human qualities with professional skill thrown in.
The top five things you [...]

Read the full article →

Simple Tips for Staging Your Home

by Lynette Chapman April 7, 2009

Getting your house ready to sell can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Just keep in mind that you’re wanting potential buyers to be able to see their own family and possessions in your home.
In order to do that, your home must have more “blank areas” than usual to allow buyers to imagine [...]

Read the full article →

Staging your home makes the house more appealing to buyers, making it sell quicker and for more money.

by Lynette Chapman March 2, 2009

Keller Williams has teamed up with Three Pea Staging and Design to help sellers get more money!

Three Pea offers home staging consultations, furnishing, and stick staging
If you are selling your home, call Three Pea for an “Interior Face Lift.”
There are many different ways home staging can work for you: In-House Consultation, Complete Home Staging, [...]

Read the full article →

$8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers

by Lynette Chapman February 17, 2009

President Obama signed the Economic Stimulus bill today. Included in the bill is a First Time Buyer tax credit that is sure to motivate potential buyers. Here are the highlights:

Maximum credit of  $8000
Does not have to be repaid
You can take advantage of this if you haven’t owned a home for 3 years
You must buy a [...]

Read the full article →

Despite recent layoff announcements, Wichita is still predicting overall job growth in 2009

by Lynette Chapman November 25, 2008

Wichita State University revised its 2009 jobs forecast downward, but it is still calling for job gains despite the national recession.
The Wichita area will add 1,650 jobs next year, according to the prediction released Monday by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at WSU.
The forecast calls for job growth across most sectors, with [...]

Read the full article →

Home Maintenance Tip – Avoid Halloween Mishaps

by Lynette Chapman October 15, 2008

Many homeowners get into the spirit of Halloween by turning their homes into haunted houses, carving pumpkins, and handing out treats to costumed kids who come to their door. If you’re a homeowner planning on getting involved in the holiday, following a few precautions can help keep the night from turning scary in an unwanted [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use