Hey guys!
HAPPY THURSDAY! Tomorrow is Pioneer Day in Utah, so that means FIREWORKS!!
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Movie Review
Summer is HOT and a great time to sneak away in a cool theater for a few hours. If you wonder if you can buy tickets at the movie theater in person, Yes, you can go to the movie theater, or even go online, and buy tickets for showings on any day that you want, and you can even buy advance tickets for a movie. I am lucky enough to be a part of the Salt Lake’s film society and therefore I get to screen movies before they come out! My Mr. also gets to join and it makes for a great date night for us!
The last movie we saw was Pixels in 3D. I do not know about you, but any movie in 3D is always cool to me! The story line of the film was a tad dull, but the effects made the hour and forty minutes well worth it my time. Adam Sandler does a decent enough job too. Definitely go see it with the kids! Buy yourself some FroYo and you will enjoy the experience that much more 😀
Next we are seeing “Southpaw” and I am REALLY looking forward to it! Stay tuned I will update you in regards to the film and what my husband and I think of it.
HAPPY TUESDAY~ I AM OFF TO SHOW HOMES!
10 Commandments of Agent Safety
Hi there friends!
Today I am posting something for my fello real estate agents (sorry clients, I still LOVE ya).
There is a HUGE need for publications such as these; especially for those newbie agents. Some of my coaching students have heard the wrath from me about this topic. They will thank me one day! I remember being a new agent and wanting business so desperately and being willing to do just about anything to make that dream a reality. Looking back I definitely made some poor decisions and I am just VERY thankful that my choices did not end badly.
Here is my list of commandments (yes I dare use that word because this is IMPORTANT stuff here folks) :
1. Have a showing itinerary and share it with your office or business partner.
2. Do not ever meet a stranger at any property!
3. Take your car (this should be a given).
4. Avoid working after dark. The client and business will still be there in the A.M. if they are legit.
5. Dress appropriately and for safety.
6. Use prospect ID form that is sent prior to any appointments are even made for a potential client.
7. Make sure your office knows the make of your car and license plate number.
8. If you feel something is off; leave!
9. Have your cell phone armed to call for help if need be. Use a speed dial button for your office or broker too.
10. Try to take someone with you. I am lucky enough to be married to a lender and therefore it works out VERY nicely. In my single days I took my cousin and promised him ice cream afterwards 😀 I highly encourage the buddy system.
HAPPY MONDAY~ GET OUT THERE AND MAKE SOME DREAMS COME TRUE!
National Association of REALTORS
I just returned home from a fabulous week in Chicago with my fello 30 Under 30’s for the last 15 years! What a incredible group of Realtors. We had the opportunity to mastermind as a whole and I truly feel so blessed to be able to learn from such phenomenal agents in my industry. Upon returning I have set many new goals for myself, business, and future clients. I am truly looking forward to implementing them into my daily life and the way in which I conduct my business.
What Buyers Really Want in a Home
Here is a list of the top 10 things buyers want in their next house:
1. Bigger great rooms with a nice open floor plan.
2. Grand master bathroom (who doesn’t want this?)
3. A green home with energy efficiency. Can I just say my $10 power bill ROCKS!
4. Walk-out basement for those naughty children, ha ha.
5. Higher ceilings, not just vaulted ceilings, rather a 8 or higher foot ceiling.
6. 3rd car garage
7. Kitchen pantry-A MUST!
8. The “newness factor”. A lot of my buyers do not want to do work to the home prior to moving in.
9. Central air (kind of a given, right?!)
10. Outdoor entertainment space for summer nights!
Have a great day!
QUALITY OF OWNERSHIP~ SOLD!
SOLD!
Forecast Breakfast
Rent raised 8%.
Tsunami of foreclosures
Inventory is super low SLC valley has the lowest.
Demand is high for new construction
Price will be driven up by 10-12%!!!!!
Price acceleration all last year.
2004 will be equivalent to 2013. Not 2007, but good. Still below the artificial high in 2008. We are on a 8 year journey.
Forbes writer “Utah is on TOP”.
CNBC ranked #2.
US Chamber of Commerce ranked UT for next boom state.
Alfred Walfried states that NYC continues to make poor decisions and has asked that they look to UT as an example.
SLC offers good pro business and has a government that spends responsibly.
Utah has more affordable housing when taking into account median and home pricing.
Stock market is up 33%.
NASDAQ is still far below the false 2008.
Employment -3% to 8% stabilizing at 5%.
Utah has the best business climate in the country!!
Think AMANDA When You Think Real Estate
To all my valued clients that have allowed me to be apart of your real estate journey. PLEASE share my name and allow your friends and family to experience the same treatment and care. The real estate process can be very intimidating and overwhelming, so avoid the stress and allow a professional experienced Realtor to protect you.