Good Monday Morning!

I had a very busy weekend, I will post a couple of videos, and we were at Luke Air Force Base.... Everyone is wonderful out there! It is so fun to see the families, and here their stories as they are going on the wagon ride. The smiles on the kids faces, the amazement as the horses back the wagon around, and pull everyone so effortlessly.

My Dad was Air Core, I am grateful for their service to me, and our country! 

Now it is time to get ready for Monday Morning Magic... or lead generation.

I would like to thank all of my family, friends and clients for their support!  I have the BEST clients; I enjoy each and every one of them... Thank you for your business!

Sometimes we forget to publicly thank people for their help....

THANK YOU!!!!

Lisa

I Love  all your referrals, Thank YOU!!!

 

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Short Sales are never the same!

Here is the newest I have run into; I am the listing agent on this property. Buyer’s agent shows the property to the wife, they write an offer. They include the Additional Clause addendum for the absente spouse. They request that he see the home on Sunday.  So far so good. Then the buyer’s agent tells me that the Buyers are in an accepted contract on another short sale, they are waiting on bank approval, and have been waiting for over 2 months.  How much longer will it take to get the approval? Hmmmm, and it isn't BofA.

The agent tells me the Buyers are not willing to sign the counter offer, because I asked for written cancelation of the other short sale. The agent couldn't believe that I asked for that.  I can't believe that they wrote on another home, and told me about the other offer, how I could let my sellers accept and then ... have the buyer cancel in 4-5 weeks when their other offer was approved.  My Sellers need the home sold, with a buyer that wants to perform and close on the home.  

I am asking for a non refundable earnest deposit for the first 60 days.  Also has anyone run into Title Company issues?  On my authorization form I have my title company and person, so they can talk to the lender if issues come up, with a short sale they will.  I am not willing to put the Buyer’s Title person on my authorization, personal, and confidential information could be disclosed to the wrong person? I would love some thoughts on this and yes, I was asked to do this!

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Waiting for the lender!

You've all been here before, so lets all close our eyes and imagine this scenario together, shall we? The funds are in the bank, the inspections are done, everything's been signed off, and the buyer is ready, willing, and able to sign the loan docs and get this closed. Granted, we had to ask for an extension on the closing date once already thanks to the ever 'prudent' lender, but here we are, the day before the closing date, every last duck in a row--oh wait, there's the phone.
"We need a declaration page on two properties."
...Alright. The buyer owns a couple of homes, yeah we knew this, not a big surprise on our part, but--couldn't they have decided this a month ago? Did this really have to wait until the day BEFORE closing before realizing that gee, that's not in the file!
So. They now have the papers. Still waiting. Called the lender this morning, and got the usual 'let me call you back. Called him back at noon, 'let me call you back'. ...Still waiting. Oh, boy.

 

Lisa

480-655-0904

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Short Sale Mastermind Group

Well, Short Sale Mastermind group got derailed this month, the calendar is incorrect, no emails went out… it happens that things happen. We apologize for the goof up!   In the event that you were planning on coming, we are meeting at 12:30 at Great American Title on Stapley Road. If fact I am leaving in a few minutes.. I will be there

Joan and I will be sending out invites in the future… Short Sale Mastermind will meet every 2^nd Wednesday of the month at 12:30 and the title company will provide lunch.. So we will have a lunch and learn…. Hey, you have to eat, some come join us.. Chat about Short Sales…. That we love so much!

I look forward to seeing you there!

If you need something before the next one, please don’t hesitate to call me. 480-655-0904

 

Lisa  

 

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North Scottsdale Home for Sale

North Scottsdale AZ home for sale in the sought after Gated community of Sonoran Heights. Lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, Entertainers Home Features: cul-de-sac lot, north south exposure, large covered patio, private sitting area outside of the master bedroom includes Chiminea, and low maintenance salt water pool. The covered patio and flow of the home create endless areas for entertaining including: a wet bar and wine rack between the formal dining area and family room. The gas fireplace in the family room is perfect for the cool desert evenings. French doors in the living room open to the spacious patio, with built in barbeque. French doors open into the kitchen where all appliances remain. Move in and enjoy your new home. Scottsdale School District, Anasazi Elementary School, Mountainside Jr. High, Desert Mountain High School

 

For more information Call Lisa with A Better Realty .Net  480-655-0904

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Frustration!!!

 My poor Buyers, they found a great home that had everything they were looking for, and what a killer back yard! The house was beautiful, new appliances in the kitchen, granite counter tops….etc. An offer is written, a full price offer is written… Yes!!! Listing agents, full price…WOW.  The Seller has rejected the offer, yep!!!! can you believe it? Rejected the offer, here is why. The home will not appraise, the Seller and Listing agent know it will not appraise, so the offer is turned down, the Seller is looking for a CASH offer, or someone that will pony up the 20 or so thousand dollars when the appraisal comes in low. The Seller will not reduce the price of the home to meet the appraisal. The last 8 homes have had appraisal problems, really…. When I list a home I don’t seem to have this problem. Yes, the listing agent really told me that!  WOW… what happened to pricing homes correctly?  As a Buyer’s Agent, I can’t tell my buyers to proceed with another offer on this home, or pay more for a home than current market/ appraised value.

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Mesa Home for Rent! 3 bedroom 2 bath Near MCC

Mesa School District, Westwood High, Carson Jr. High and Emerson Elementary.

Close to MCC, Banner Desert Hospital, US 60, I-10 and 202 loop, Tempe Market Place.... and so much more.

This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is in a mature neighborhood, with large lot RV gate in the alley. Screened in porch, work shop/storage area.  All this for $850.00 per month Security Deposit $900.00

NO Pets at this home.

Call Bill for a showing  602-390-3096 or email him at bill@abetterrealty.net

For an application go to www.abetterrealtypropertymanagement.net    under pages you will see applications.

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