Cheyenne Wyoming Real Estate Blog

So, you have searched the web, looked at all of the photos, know the homes on the market, and you are ready to call a Real Estate Professional to find your perfect home.

Let’s discuss some techniques for purchasing your first home.

• See a Lender to know how much your loan approval will be and if you are qualified to purchase a home. 
• Ask someone you trust to refer a Real Estate Professional.  This will alleviate some of the apprehension and allow you to start the process with a trust level that you would not otherwise have.
• Sit down with your Agent and go over contracts and expected procedures prior to looking at homes.  This allows for familiarity when you are ready to write an offer on the home you will purchase.
• Is Buyer Agency right for you.  Representation is important and the advice and knowledge from your Agent is essential. 
• Ask questions if you do not understand all of the terms.
• Do not expect to remember everything you initially discuss.
• Let your Real Estate Professional assist you with selecting homes to view.  They know the market and have listened to your priorities.
• Look at 7-10 homes and discuss your likes and dislikes with your Agent.
• Your price range may change at this point.  Seven out of ten buyers start at a lower range and work their way up to their comfort level.
• Find two to three homes you like.
• Revisit each one.  You will more than likely know it’s the right home for you on the second visit.
• Make a selection.
• Make an offer and negotiate with the Seller.  Remember, during the counter offer stage, you are not under contract and another individual can make an offer.
• Your agent will guide you through the amount to offer, your closing date request, inspection requests or due diligence, and the procedures necessary to submit an offer.

Your Offer was accepted.  Congratulations, you are 30 to 45 days away from owning your first home.

 What happens Next?

• All signatures from Buyer and Seller are obtained to create an executed contract.
• Deliver earnest money.
• See your lender and secure your financing.
• Start comparing insurance quotes.
• Work with your Real Estate Professional to meet all contract requirements.
• Give notice if you are in a current lease.
• Call the utility companies and give your information along with your new address and the date you will move in.
• Start packing
• Notify Postal Service of your new address.
• Negotiate any items necessary for contract to be executed on time.
• Read the Title Commitment and ask questions about what you do not understand.
• Do a final walk through.
• Review the Settlement Statement
• Receive the keys to your new home.
• MOVE IN !

 I hope that your home buying experience is not only successful but also enjoyable!

Vicki Graham
The Property Exchange
http://RealEstateInCheyenne.com
Vicki@RealEstateInCheyenne.com
(307) 631-6884

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Perception of clean is different for all of us.  When sellling your home, it should be detailed just as it is when you buy a used car.  You would not appreciate buying a car or a home and needing to have it cleaned prior to driving or moving in.  Clean equals dollars. 

How do we determine what is clean?

• Smells fresh
• Carpets are clean and free of stains
• Applicances are spotless
• Floors and counters are clean
• Yard is manicured
• Should look professionaly detailed
• Cupboards look new and are clean inside and out
• Windows are freshly cleaned
• Blinds and window covering are dust free
• Window sills are dust free and cleaned and show no stains
• Toilets are impeccable
• Caulking around tub and fixtures is clean but may need to be replaced
• Clean hardwater stains from shower doors, mirrors, and fixtures
• Firplace doors should be see-through and newly cleaned
• Light bulbs, lights, and fans, all should be working and dust and cob web free
• Light switch covers are dirt free
• Entrance or first impression is the most imporant.  Possibly a new welcome mat, front door freshly painted, colorful plant, etc.

How does this affect the sale of your home?

It may add some value but certainly the appeal of a clean home will place your’s at the top of the competion.  Best of all, a buyer is willing to pay for a cleaner home.

Questions?  Call the RSVP Team at (307) 631-5773.

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• Did you read the newspaper?
• Did you search on line?
• Did you use your Smart Phone?
• Did you call the phone number from the sign?
• Did you ask your friends, family, or neighbors to give you an agent’s name they trust?
• Did you call a specific real estate company?
• Are you searching for a property or an agent?
• Did you go to an open house?

Tell us your story on how you found your last home.

 We look forward to hearing from you!

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Facts of  Buyer Agency

• In a Buyer’s Agency, there is normally no cost to you the buyer.
• Buyer Agency can last from one hour to one year.
• We represent your interests in the purchase of the home.
• We are on your side.
• Many buyers are referred by family, friends or co-workers to a buyer’s agent
• A Buyer’s Agent can assist you with the showing and purchase of any home for sale. 
• An agent hosting an open house may or may not be the listing agent.  You should ask.  Open houses provide an excellent opportunity to interact with the agent and find out more about the agent.  If a certain agent appears knowledgeable and your personalities mesh, ask for a business card. Then later, look up the agent’s Web site for more information.

Contact the R.S.V.P. Team to Represent You when Buying or Selling Your Next Home.

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Real Estate Housing Statistics for Cheyenne, WY, through February 2010.

http://cheyennerealtors.com/stats/FebStats.pdf

RSVPteam@CheyennePropertyForSale.com
(307) 631-5773

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Where do you get your information when it comes time to sell your home or buy a new home?

• Yes, your neighbor has sold a house, but they only have the real facts for their home.  We have the facts for Laramie County.
• Yes, Wyoming is a nondisclosure state, and our information is not of public record.  The true sales price is not available on line.
• National Media talks about real estate in generalites but  not specific to your area. 
• EachReal Estate Market is localized and specific to the local economy.

Contact the RSVP Team who specializes in knowing the market, knowing the statistics, knowing the client, and taking the speculation out of buying or selling your home. 

http://CheyennePropertyForSale.com
RSVPteam@CheyennePropertyForSale.com
(307) 631-5773

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We can understand your frustration!  You thought your property would sell in just a matter of weeks and, instead, you’re still vacuuming twice a day and leaving voice mail messages for your real estate agent.  Don’t be discouraged.  The reason your real estate isn’t selling may have nothing to do with your property itself.  In reality, it may be one of the more desirable homes on the market.  There are all sorts of factors that go into the timely selling of real estate.  When you’re educated on all those factors and you completely understand what’s going on around you, it’s much less stressful.

 We are full-time, professional real estate agents who specializes in providing innovative service to sell your home faster and for more money than other homes on the market.  In fact, even though it is still a slow market, we have sold more than 110 homes in Cheyenne between 2009 and this year alone. 

Together, we may be able to identify the reason why your real estate hasn’t sold and we can discuss what we’re going to do about it.  We will design a customized and innovative marketing program for you, just as we have done for every one of our clients. We give maximum exposure advertising, an honest market analysis, and many specialized programs including our risk free guarantee and “Buyer Assistance Program,” which bring pre-qualified buyers immediately to your door.

Your property deserves a second chance!  Pick up the phone and call us today to discuss our plan on how we can sell your home…and start packing!

 Sincerely,

  RSVP Team

P.S.   We’ve sold real estate here for a combined  thirty years and have worked with more than 10,000 happy clients who will attest to our multitude of innovative, workable solutions that sold their property fast and for top dollar.

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The Wyoming Wildlife Federation has been established since 1937.  The Wyoming Wildlife Federation is Wyoming’s oldest and largest sportsmen and conservation organization. 

The 2010 Annual Banquet is the largest fundraising event of the year.  The money raised helps fund their operating expenses and enables the Federation to work to safeguard Wyoming’s beauty, wildlife and pristine wild lands.  The banquet is being held at the Holiday Inn in Cheyennem WY on March 20, 2010.  Tickets cost $40.00 which include dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles and presentation of awards.  Please call 307-637-5433 to make your reservations today.

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