Eastman Real Estate Blog

This article is proof that if you list your property and it’s priced properly it WILL SELL!

On March 10th, 2011 I listed 11 Barn Owl Overlook. Four days later it was under agreement. The buyers had been looking for weeks and just could not find the right home at the right value. On the first showing, the buyers decided that this house had everything they needed, was the right price and they made their move.

On March 16th, 2011 I listed 13 Highwood Way. A vacation style home that is rock solid but in need of updating. Fifteen days later we are under agreement!!

The homes are different enough and priced $65,000 apart that they attracted buyers looking for different features at different price points.

The point is…buyers are out there, but buyers will only step up to the plate when they see value. You don’t have to sell a property at a give away price. You just have to list the property at a price that is better than the homes competing in the same price range. Buyers will look at every property in their price range. This happens with every buyer and they are the one’s that determine market value.

Here’s another great example: Right now in Eastman there are 16 homes priced between $300,000-$350,000 and only 1 is contingent. That one buyer probably looked at a minimum of 10 to 12 houses and picked the one house that they felt was the best value. That house was on the market for 23 days!! It just stood out from the rest of the competition.

13 Highwood Way

13 Highwood Way is located on one of Eastman’s premier streets. This 1600 square foot house is in great shape structurally but needs some updates.

If you are looking for a get away home or a primary the entry price is very enticing. Once your in, you can customize this home the way you want. With simple updates like carpet, vinyl and paint you are well on your way to a beautiful newer looking home. Now with Eastmans new all inclusive amenities fee you can enjoy all the amenities that include cross country skiing, fitness center, indoor pool, tennis and the driving range. Use of the golf course is extra.

Click on the bold text for more information and photo’s on this attractively priced Eastman home.

Today is March 20th, 2011.

After a very slow winter season of condo sales things seem to be picking up quite a bit. I’ve been showing condos a fair amount. Not to the point that I would like but there had been weeks and even months without a single showing. One condo has gone contingent and there will be a second shortly. At least within a few days.

Land showings are also starting to happen!! After a disastrous year in land sales in 2010, I’ve had several inquiries over the last few weeks and did a land tour with two potential land buyers this weekend. They are just learning about the community but I think they liked what they saw and will be back with more questions and hope make a purchase.

I hope everyone is enjoying this first day of spring!!!

11 Barn Owl

This is the newest listing to come to market in Eastman. Architecturally designed, amazing use of space and light filled rooms everywhere! The level driveway let’s you drive into the garage and appreciate the zero step entry into the home. Carrying groceries to the kitchen cold not be easier. Just off the kitchen is the private deck for your morning coffee enjoyment or ease of cooking on the grill. Large rooms, a very usable loft that could be perfect for the media room, and plenty of storage space. It all adds up to be one great home!

For more photos and details click www.jeffadie.com

It’s the beginning of March 2011 and after a very slow year of condo sales in 2010 things appear to be picking up. Currently there is only one condo under agreement but considering that is the first potential sale on almost 6 months this is great news!!!

Activity with potential buyers has increased too. Currently there are 27 condos on the market and buyers have been looking. I’ve personally shown some of my listings to buyers and  representing my sellers on showings with other agents. Showings in the last quarter of 2010 were few and far between. This month is historically the busiest month for condos to go under agreement as May is historically the busiest month for condo property transfers.  My thinking for this is, if a buyer wants a condo, they want to get it before the start of the summer season. Closing in May gives the new owner a bit of time to make the condo theirs before the start of summers play time.