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todgfranklin · 5 years ago

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Home sellers, is time running out for you?

I have a great home offered at a great price. Why hasn't it sold? As a seller you do your best to present a listing that will sell. You are certain your analytical judgement is solid. But guess what? Some homes don’t get sold as fast as desired. Take a look at the questions and answers below for some possible solutions. Why have I not had any offers? It’s been a couple of weeks with a bunch of showings and no offers. You may have it priced in the right range but something else is wrong. It can be many things, most you cannot control without lowering your price. If your home backs to a busy street, an awkward floor plan, smallish rooms, upstairs master, hard to use space, buyers see this and pass. Those are things you can’t fix. You have to be patient and wait for the right buyer or reduce your price to bring in a contract. I might eat these words, there are exceptions. Why have I not had any showings? If you have gone a week and had no showings, your home price is above the range and buyers don’t see it. With public websites such as Zillow and realtor.com, buyers tell their agent what homes they wish to see. Today’s buyer sets up an email auto-notification to let them know what’s on the market. If your listing is above the normal price range for your neighborhood, buyers might not ever see it. I call desired range the “Goldilocks Zone”, the price must entice to get them in to see it. During the first few weeks, don’t believe buyers will make an offer below your asking price. They expect you want what you are asking. When enough time on market has gone by, they might make a lower offer and hope to negotiate. What are buyers looking for? Buyer’s are emotional and want the best choice for their budget. They want a home that fits their lifestyle. Schools, location, family, yard, flooring, fixtures, colors, beds, baths, pool, are some of the considerations. Most of these factors are outside of your control. Is there a conspiracy against my home? No, there is not. Sometimes, it does feel like there is a conspiracy among buyers and agents against your home. You must understand that agents and buyers are not out there talking to each other about your home. Your home might be the perfect fit for the next buyer and they will happily bring a contract. One agent might leave great feedback and another says its bad. What can I do to get my home sold? The driving consensus of real estate agents is that any property will sell for the right price. If you want to know the all cash quick selling price, call an investor and ask for an offer. That’s a baseline you can use to know the bottom. You have to do better than that or your time and expense gets wasted. It's the only silver bullet but not the want you want. Why don't I get feedback from some agents? Only about 1 of 4 agents leave feedback. No feedback is feedback. It seems unfair but sometimes there isn't anything specific or they can't remember your home from the other seen. If the buyer likes the home agents are laser focused. The agent stands to make around 3% if the buyer is interested and that is a strong incentive. If they buyer doesn't like it, they forget about it. What is the buyer worried about? Buyers are naturally suspicious about your home as they should be. Evaluation of a home’s condition and future repairs rests on the shoulder of the buyer. Buyer’s cannot see through floors, walls, and ceilings. Any condition seen as the tip of an iceberg generates emotions of fear and doubt. Buyer flight syndrome kicks in never to come back. Buyers fear the worst. Doors that don’t stay open, cracks in walls, uneven floors, suggest foundation problems. HVAC systems that don’t get to the thermostat setting suggest an aging system. Ceiling stains suggest more roof leaks, slow drains suggest broken sewer lines. All these “fear and doubt” items are of great unknown expense. Don’t expect the buyer to figure it out. Get these things repaired or get the scope and expense evaluated to ease fear and bring in a contract. Address deal-breaking items as soon as possible. Best, before your listing goes active. Are there problems outside of my control? Your next door neighbor’s poor home condition might be a drag on your sale. The city may have announced construction on a new road behind your home. You back up to a busy road or commercial building. Unfortunately, some issues you can’t do anything about. It might not matter to you, but these problems decrease the desirability to a buyer. Is your price, photos, commission and all else are on target? Is it hard to get a payback on upgrades to my property? Yes it is. Buyers and appraisers are stingy when paying a seller for improvements. Homes are sold and appraised on a comparable basis, not cost plus. Don’t expect to get $50,000 for that pool you put in. Your lucky to get $20,000. How important is price per square foot? Its not the first thing a buyer looks at. If your home is in their budget, the home has to be a good fit before price per square foot is even a consideration. When your listing gets struck from the list, it is because they have better choices. If you ask them what they are looking for, they might not be able to explain it. When a buyer has looked at enough homes they know it when they see it. Is my buyer agent commission below market? Agents can look at the advertised compensation offered before they show your home. Agents could try to sabotage your listing to avoid a lower fee. Sometimes they don’t honor the ethical obligation to show it or check its availability. If offering sub par compensation, I call this “shooting yourself in the head”. Would you want two thirds of a paycheck? Also, some buyer agreement terms have the buyer kick in the difference. If they do, it is cash out of pocket for the buyer. If you pay it, it gets financed. Think hard about this decision and leave your emotions out of it. Is your neighbor offering 3% and you 2%? You might not sell your home first. If you think the agents are a problem, offer 4%. Am I making my property hard to show? Are you not using ShowingTime (formerly CSS) all other homes use? Are your hours and notice restrictions too tight? Are you declining showings because it is a little dirty or not at a convenient time? Don’t make it easy for an agent to skip your home. Most of the time they won’t come back and don’t make another effort. If buyers can’t get in to see the home, they are not going to buy it. Always make it easy to get in and let them in when they ask. Should I change my photos? Take another look at your photos. Is there something in there that shouldn’t be? Photos should be a good representation of what the buyer will see when they get to the property. Making photos better than the actual home backfires. It tugs at feelings of mistrust and creates doubt about your integrity. Photography must display the property at its best potential. Consider retaking pictures, adding a drone video or 3D tour to add some sizzle. Only consider the expense if something new gets observed to bring in buyers. Under promote and over deliver to build trust. You want the buyer to feel like they have found a diamond in the rough. What is the secret to staging my furnished home? Declutter! Get rid of extra furniture, empty out closets, thin out table top items to make your home feel its biggest. Put these things in the garage ready to move later. Everybody does it. Don’t worry too much about the garage. Should I stage my empty home? Consider professional staging if your home is empty. Buyers get agitated when photos show a furnished home and arrive to one empty. It is a fact homes show better and sell faster when furnished. When rooms are empty all the ugliness stands out. Dirty carpet and walls, scuffs and scratches stand out. It is much easier to visualize room size and how furniture will fit when some is already in it. Staging can show where a TV can go that a buyer might not think of. Fix problem rooms with staging. Staging makes an house feel like a home. Make sure you have services in place to keep the home shining. You must have lawn and pool service, and someone to dust and vacuum the inside. What are some things I can improve to help my home sell? Patch holes and cracks in walls and ceilings. Fix a broken foundation first. Fix broken appliances and HVAC systems. Repair leaky faucets. Replace worn carpeting. Repaint dark or marred walls with neutral paint. Caulk showers and tubs. Clean window glass and replace broken glass and foggy windows. Change out old light fixtures and ceiling fans. Change out door handles and switch covers. Replace rotten wood. Replace old drapes and window coverings. Paint some more inside and out! Paint is the most cost effective improvement you can make. What should I fix? Strive to give the appearance you love your home and it is well taken care of. Fix easy things. Fix cabinets that don’t close. Fix the sink that drips and the toilet that runs. Clean dirty carpet, floors, and windows. Replace fogged windows, replace dead plants. Are you used to a door that won’t close or jiggling a toilet handle? You may have forgotten this is not how these things actually work and look. A buyer might look at an item you see as an easy fix and think if this is in bad shape, so is the rest of the house. Make a list and go through your house room by room and put yourself in the shoes of the buyer. Think about items that might bring negative comments and address them. Why are we not saying anything about more advertising, better follow up, more open houses? When your home gets listed it is there all over the Internet for all eyes to see. Homes sell homes, not people. You can’t twist someone’s arm to buy a home. So, why can’t we tell you exactly what to do? The answer is simple, “If I had a crystal ball I would not be in real estate”. Should I get other opinions? The more opinions you get, the more information you have to make decisions. Always ask why price needs to drop. If for repairs, or something fixable, offer to fix it as an option to a buyer. Should I ask other agents? Don't hesitate to ask other agents. They will happily come in and tell you everything you are doing is wrong and what you should do. Of course, including lowering your price. It is a worthwhile exercise. I encourage you to remain objective. Is there really something wrong? Another conclusion can be nothing is wrong. At this time, there might not be any buyers looking for your type of home. The higher the price, the truer this is. Sometimes, you just need to wait. There is always plenty of investors and I-buyers but not always retails buyers. Residential real estate is a seasonal business. The slowest month of the year for closings is January. Roughly, 40% of the years business will be closed around April, May, and June. Take a look at this link – Is there a best time to buy and sell a home in DFW? What is the conclusion? There is an old saying that “Time cures all in real estate”. Give me a ten year listing agreement and I can double your price. In the short run, selling a home is a reverse auction. You can make changes but In most cases, reducing price is the only way to sell faster. You are lowering the price to entice more buyers. Sit down once per week to review showings and feedback. Drop the price in small frequent changes versus big infrequent drops in price. Only you, the seller, feel the pain. Only you can decide how fast or slow the auction has to happen. Read the full article

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johnjacobsus · 4 years ago

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How The Modern Day Consumer Makes a Purchase Decision

Meet the Modern Day Consumer

Let’s think of some big-name companies. Circuit City, Sears, Blockbuster, and Polaroid, just to name a few, are companies that were huge in their day. So, what happened to them? In short, they didn’t keep up with the changes or transition to what the modern-day consumer is looking for. Even with a great product line, these major companies have gone out of business. There’s just no way to get around the fact that businesses today have to know what the modern-day consumer is looking for, and has to deliver on it in order to stay in business and thrive.

Many tech startups have come and gone. Major players have fallen out of the public’s eye. Today, with technology and everything it has to offer, Plumbing + HVAC companies have to do more to keep up. It’s imperative that companies stay ahead of the curve if they want to survive in a highly competitive, online-driven world. The companies above have one thing in common. They lived in a seller’s market and weren’t willing to change or adapt to the buyer’s market. Eventually, they went bust.

Modern-Day Technology: It’s all Connected Meaning Your Company Has to be

There’s no need to “log on” any longer. Today, with mobile devices, consumers are always connected. You name it, and we’re connected. TV, our refrigerators, smartwatches, thermostats, and so many other devices are always on. And, with the IoT (internet of things) all around us, it’s virtually impossible for companies to think they can survive if they aren’t always on as well.

Mobility Reigns Supreme in Today’s Online-Driven Buyer’s Marketplace

On average, people are connected to their smart devices for about 17 hours per week. Step back and think about this for a minute. We’re checking email, we’re on our smartphones, tablets, and virtually everything is mobile. This is what the modern-day consumer is looking for, and this is what Plumbing + HVAC companies have to deliver if they want to stay afloat. If your website isn’t mobile-ready or mobile-friendly, it’s greatly going to hinder your ability to compete.

When people are “in need” of a good or service, they have a mobile device at their fingertips. Imagine your customer can look up the best mechanic, repair shop, or virtually any Plumbing + HVAC industry/company, from anywhere. So, if your company doesn’t have a mobile site, and customers can’t find you (or easily navigate your website on a mobile device), you’re going to suffer. Your website has to be responsive. It has to navigate easily on mobile devices, load quickly, and, above all, deliver exactly what the modern-day consumer is looking for when they want it.

And, it’s not only Google’s algorithms telling you that you need a mobile-ready site. With smartphones having GPS and other tracking systems built into them, you need to focus on local, as well as mobile optimization, if you want to ensure your audience can easily find you.

The Modern Consumer: Matching Their Needs with Your Business Practices

The internet has destroyed the Yellow Pages we relied upon in the 1990s. Today, any Plumbing + HVAC business has to have a mobile-ready site, if they want to reach the modern-day consumer. Being a local, Plumbing + HVAC service industry, isn’t enough today. Although it was enough 20 years ago, there’s so much competition that companies have to step their game up to keep up with the competition.

Think of it this way. A smartphone can compare dozens of plumbers (ac repair, mechanics, etc.) side by side. If your Plumbing + HVAC company isn’t easy to find online, you’re missing out on these local searches.

Tech Advances Go Hand-in-Hand with User Advancements

Technology is essential. We use it for communications, to get from point A to point B, to find things, track goals, and improve things. We need it and use it regularly. Therefore, companies have to find ways to keep up with the ever-changing need of modern-day consumers and understand that they’re using technology regularly, in order to remain in those consumers’ minds.

A Change in Mindset and Behavior: Competing in a Buyer’s Marketplace

Today, consumers are looking for the best. They aren’t just settling on a plumber they know or have hired in the past. It’s a buyer’s market. Technology gives consumers more choices and allows them to easily find what they’re looking for. Therefore, businesses have to make transitions to keep up with the modern-day consumer and their needs.

For any Plumbing + HVAC business, you have to remember that consumers are looking for convenience. They want your business to be easy to find, and they are only going to hire you if you are the best. So, you need to transition and you need to create your business as a leader within your Plumbing + HVAC in order to be seen by the modern-day consumer.

What’s Important for Today’s Modern Day Consumer?

Consumers focus on various factors in deciding on a Plumbing + HVAC company to hire. Some of the many important factors that the modern-day consumer is looking at includes

1. Reputation/ratings – Positive reviews from previous customers do wonder for your business and its online visibility and reach.

2. Information – Your company needs to provide relevant information, location, services, and everything the modern-day consumer wants to know, in order for the consumer to select your company, in your Plumbing + HVAC, as opposed to a competitors

3. Readily Available/Accessible – The website has to be responsive. Customers have to quickly find your Plumbing + HVAC site, it has to be mobile-friendly, and it has to be navigable. Can customers schedule an appointment online? Is there an FAQ page on your site? The more information you can provide, and the more readily available it is, the more likely the modern-day consumer is going to consider your company, within your Plumbing + HVAC industry, rather than turn to a competitor.

4. Cater to their needs – You need to go above and beyond to deliver what consumers want. Especially with so much competition online, and the fact that consumers can easily find dozens of Plumbing + HVAC competitors with a quick search on their mobile device, companies have to do as much as possible, to outshine their competitors.

Since a Plumbing + HVAC competitor is just a Google search away, your company has to work harder than in the past to reach the modern-day consumer. You have to cater to their needs, provide the best service, and make things (searches and information) readily accessible. Consumers are pickier today because technological advances allow them to be. If your company isn’t willing to cater to those needs, and the Plumbing + HVAC consumer, you’ll quickly find yourself in the seller’s market (think of those major companies we highlighted above), and out of business before you’d like to be.

Want to Get Chosen? What Your Plumbing + HVAC Business has to Do

Consumers today don’t think in the same manner as consumers of the past. Today, they can shop on Amazon, and buy products for a fraction of the price than they cost at department stores. And, they can have these items delivered in as little as a few hours.

Then, there’s Netflix. We can stream an entire season of a show or a movie over a weekend. The modern-day consumer wants immediacy. Uber and Lyft have basically abolished the Taxi industry. Why? The prices are cheaper, consumers can get a ride in a matter of minutes, plus they can get a driver with the touch of a button on their smartphone.

What does all of this tell you as a business? It should tell you that the modern-day consumer is in control. They want convenience and they’re going to do everything possible in order to get it. It’s possible to shop from virtually anywhere on a smartphone or tablet. And, with lower prices than in department stores, why wouldn’t the consumer do so?

Plumbers, ac technicians, mechanics, and other companies in these Plumbing + HVAC service industries, have to focus on adapting to the “anywhere, anytime,” mentality. If not, they’re going to get outdone by competitors who are willing to transition and are willing to give their Plumbing + HVAC audience exactly what they’re looking for.

A Digital Presence Matters

Consumers can find you virtually anywhere today. Your website is just one source of information for the modern-day consumer. Then, there are social media, there are online review sites, and there are other digital mediums where they can find you. What does this mean for your Plumbing + HVAC company? Basically, it means you have to do everything possible to ensure the information that the modern-day consumer is seeing is accurate. You have to work to ensure they can easily find what they are looking for, and that they are reading positive reviews about your company.

What are some ways you can improve your digital presence? And, what are some things you’ll want to change if the information isn’t correct? For starters, you’ll want to

– Check your email, telephone number, website address, and other contact information online – Create a professional website, which is mobile friendly and easy to navigate – Have an excellent logo, which depicts your company’s message and brand – Have a social presence for your Plumbing + HVAC business on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media outlets.

It’s not enough to have these accounts. Today, you have to make sure that the information the modern-day consumer is seeing, is accurate. Therefore, you’re going to want to vet these sites like a business owner, focus on correcting the information that isn’t accurate, and making it a focal point to ensure you are getting positive information (in the form of online reviews), so that your Plumbing + HVAC consumer audience is seeing you in a positive light, regardless of where they find information about your company online.

Is Your Website User-Friendly?

This is quite possibly one of the most important factors to your Plumbing + HVAC consumer audience. You’ll want to have a desktop website as well as a mobile website. Remember, your audience is going to find you on their smartphone, their tablet, and other mobile devices when they’re on the go. If you’re not catering to the modern-day consumer, you’re going to miss out on reaching your Plumbing + HVAC audience, and you’re going to lose to local competitors within your industry as a business owner.

Are You Social?

The modern-day consumer is on virtually every social media app. Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, are just a few of the many places where they can find your information. As a Plumbing + HVAC business owner, you’ll want to make sure that your audience can easily find you on these platforms. Furthermore, you’re going to want to update your social media accounts regularly, post to these accounts frequently, and engage with your audience as much as possible, in order to ensure you’re capable of keeping up with the industry demands, in today’s highly mobile consumer-driven marketplace.

Are Reviews Positive?

BBB, Yelp, Google reviews, are a few of the many places consumers are going to read about your company. So, what it says on these sites matters. In fact, it matters more than you might imagine in certain Plumbing + HVAC industries. As a business owner, you’re going to want to focus on creating a positive impact for the modern-day consumer online, so you’re going to have to make every effort possible to ensure you’re providing the best service and customer service to your current audience. Ask them to write reviews, and find out ways in which you can furnish more positive reviews, which will have a positive impact on the modern-day consumer that you’re trying to reach.

To Sum it Up…

Everything matters! You might think one negative Yelp review won’t hurt, but it does. Or, you might think that your lack of presence on Facebook isn’t important, but it is. With a buyer-driven marketplace today, and everything being readily accessible on mobile devices, it’s important to focus on being visible on mobile platforms as a business. Doing so will not only help you attract more consumers but also obtain the positive presence you’d like to have online, regardless of the Plumbing + HVAC audience you’re trying to reach as a business owner.

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virtualfaceengineer · 6 years ago

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Hvac service Secrets

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Hello everyone. I am a Canadian with a Private Pilot License (heavier-than-air, single engine, non-high-performance, land-based, no additional ratings/endorsements). I have about 65 hours total time, VFR daytime only. I am brand new to the used aircraft market. I was looking for some advice on any of the following: 1. Generalities of airplane ownership and costs involved. 2. Any links to helpful information or suggested books to read would be great. 3. How complicated is it to import an aircraft into Canada from, ex. the USA? 4. Possible aircraft recommendations. With regard to the last request, here is my general outlook as to what I would need: - Single engine preferred with relatively modern avionics, fuel efficient - Price - Less than $250,000 - Payload - 450-700lbs. - Range - At least 1000NM preferred - Speed - The faster the better! I understand that it's a constant trade-off between payload and range. That's why I am looking for a versatile airplane that allows for a good balance while still remaining within a low-hour pilot's skill. I've been looking at the Mooney Ovation 2. Its fast and relatively economical (182kts @ 12.5gph). However it's considered high-performance and I'm not sure what's involved with amending my license to be certified. Not sure what insurance would be like for this aircraft given my low-time though. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you for taking the time to read this.""

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I'm a college student. I'm 19 from PA. I wanna get a little ninja 250. any suggestions?

""It's mandatory in California to have auto insurance at ALL times, am I right?""

If yes, to whom can I go to, in order to check the validity of the car's insurance policy? A car hit me last Tuesday (I was a pedestrian). I am gonna be reporting the incident to a DMV office tomorrow. Will they give me the insurance information of the car? The other party didn't give me insurance information on the vehicle.""

Insurance question?

i just posted a question about buying a new car, im 19 years old, and someone said at my age if i finance a new car i have to get full coverage insurance, is this true? how old do i have to be not to have to do that? what if i buy the car under someone elses name-say my mom or dad? i live in california in case that matters""

What is the cheapest insurance company for 17 year olds?

im 16 but will be turning 17 in a few months. to get ahead of the game and in the know i decided to start looking at cars and insurance straight away. my car of choice would be a 1995-1999 Vauxhall corsa 1.0 0r 1.2 litre as they cheap to buy, run and supposedly insure. ive looked around for insurance qutoes for myself when i turn 17 and recieve my full ik license but all quotes so far are above 4,000 even with a pass plus. is there any companys to get it below 3,000 or anywhere close. i realise i am never going to get cheap insurance straight away but i would consider 3,000 a much more reasonable quote and would love it to be closer to 2.000. also any tips or advice on getting cheaper insurancewould be greatly appreciated thanks guys""

Insurance question?

hello, i have a new car, but do i really need insurance on the car?? will i still be able to get the yellow tags on my license plate if i dont have insurance>? does my registration have anything to do with insurance>?? thanks alot for your answers""

Do I need to have insurance to take/have a drivers licence in North Carolina?

So I'm 18 and live in NC and I'm moving back to Europe next summer but before that I want to take my licence here because its way cheaper. Do I need to have insurance if I do NOT have a car I just want a licence for when I get back to Europe. Also, can I drive a car thats not mine if I dont have insurance.??""

Car insurance so expensive in the uk?

i am 19, i have a K reg 1.6 litre fiat tipo the car is only worth about 120. i have never had any accidents or had any tickets so why does my insurance cost 2600.""

Car insurance on a 95-98 toyota supra?

im 16-female..remain a B+ average. it would be full coverage... and i know the color can make a difference..prefreably white..maybe black. anyone know the ball park insurance price it would be for me?

I need help looking for cheap auto insurance HELP?

Ok I live on Connecticut and the cheapest insurance for me is 200$ and that's progressive. I'm 20 years old so I know insurance is going to be high for me regardless. But are there any other small insurance companies who offer the same service just cheaper???? I feel like my insurance is 200$ because of company name and I dont feel like spending so much because of that. PLEASE HELP!!! I'm buying a honda civic 95 dx auto 4dr

Do you have to get insurance as soon as you get your license?

I plan on going to get my drivers license in a few weeks (hopefully I pass!) and I've been told you have to have insurance right away. I'm currently on my parents plan with my permit but it's not costing them anything. Their agent said to immediately notify her once I get my license. Could she have said this just because she thought I would be getting a car? I don't plan on getting a car anytime soon but drive my parents cars occasionally. So will the insurance go up any if I don't have my own car that needs to be insured? If so will it be a lot? All answers will be greatly appreciated, because my parents are trying to make me put off getting my license because their car insurance is sky high already because of all the tickets & wrecks my brother has gotten in & I really want my license! Thanks in advance!""

Do I still have to pay car insurance if....?

This is probably a really stupid question, but I'm sixteen, so please just answer... I've had my permit since last September. I've practiced, but my parents won't let me get my license because they can't afford the car insurance. We only have one car anyway. Well, say I were to register a motor vehicle, such as a 50cc moped, which only requires a basic license to use. Would I still have to pay car insurance for my family car if I don't drive it, AND a moped? Or can I stick to paying the motor bike insurance instead? I'm sorry, it's such a stupid question, but I don't know much more about car insurance other than the fact that we can't afford it. Thank you. (:""

What are the monthly insurance rates for a 2007 GT Eclipse and 2007 GT Tiburon?

I am trying to compare which would be a better/more affordable car to have. I am 19. I know age has alot to do with it, so even if you are older just tell me your payments plz, and if you can estimate how much it would be for me, that would be great. Thanks.""

How can I get health insurance in WA state?

I am 27. I am currently not working and have money saved. I am going to need to get a hearing evaluation at University of WA and it will cost 900 dollars without health coverage. I have never bought health insurance before, can I pay it month to month? Or pay it for one month, to get my evaluation covered and then cancel it?""

Could anyone tell me a cheap reliable 125cc motobike with cheap insurance ?

Urgent question: car accident/ no insurance?

Let say someone gets into an accident but did not have insurance on it( it is a long story but the car needed to be repair and be sold, so he was driving it to get it fix so he can sell, unfortunatly, while he was on the highway, he tries to stop just to realisethat the brake was not working and he bumps into another car. well the car is complety a mess and the air bag even came out. As it is for the other car no need to say that it back was mess up too) ok my question now what is going to happen, can he take a lawyer to defend him and how much do you think it might be to fix the other car. Please let me know I am so worried. the person lives in dallas, Texas. Thank you for your time ( the police came and said they are are going to court, the other car has insurance)""

What insurances do I need as a home-owner?

And any advices on insurance providers? Good service and price?

Co-signing insurance for car?

Can a person who doesn't have a car Co-sign for my car insurance (Like My Mom)?

Registered my private car reg with DVLA but insurance companies can't find it?

I bought a private plate for my car and have registered it with DVLA and received my new tax disc. My new V5 arrived today but when going to change my car reg online with my insurance company .. they dont find my car reg and basically put a new quote through for my car and it increases my insurance premium. The company i am with is Quote Me Happy and is an online company i tried to run a new insurance quote through Go Compare and it doesnt find my car reg? What's going on and what can i do? I want to put my new private plate on as soon as possible ... :(

Auto insurance question?

I was a passenger in a car accident and my laptop was broken. Would the drivers insurance cover it? Even if it was liability, it should still have to cover it right? He says the insurance says no because I wasn't injured... That doesn't make any sense.""

""Adverse price of insurance for 50cc moped, I'm 16?""

I'm 16 years old and going to take my cbt for a 50cc moped, what would be a rough estimate of the price of insurance yearly or monthly I would have to pay for it?""

Motorcycle insurance in MA ?

Hi i have called several insurance companies about insurance for a motorcyle in MA. i havent found one that offered it. Geico, even nationwide and allstate dont offer it. i dont understand how Allstate doesnt offer motorycle insurance in all states but any suggestions or cheap insurances for a single 18 y.o in MA would help. thanx""

How much would car insurance cost? ?

I'm 18 and live I'm Maryland. I want to get a car but want an idea of how much car insurance will cost

Can you get in trouble for letting someone drive your car without insurance?

I own a car. I just bought it. I don't have the title in my name yet, nor is there any insurance on the vehicle in any ones name. If I let someone else drive my car and they get pulled over, who is liable? Will the person driving the car get in trouble for driving without insurance or will I get in trouble for allowing someone else driving it knowing its not insured nor is the title in my name?""

""Got into a small accident with my mothers car. She has insurance I dont, what will happen?""

I was driving my mother's car, was in a small accident. I rear ended a car in front of me at a stop sign. Completely my fault. There was no damage to both cars but the driver called an ambulance due to neck pain. A police report was made. What will happen next? She has full insurance for the car with Geico. Will the insurance rate go up? Will I have to pay any fines? Will I get into trouble for driving her car with no insurance? My mother wasnt feeling well I was using her car to run errands. Thanks!""

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Home sellers, is time running out for you?

I have a great home offered at a great price. Why hasn't it sold? As a seller you do your best to present a listing that will sell. You are certain your analytical judgement is solid. But guess what? Some homes don’t get sold as fast as desired. Take a look at the questions and answers below for some possible solutions. Why have I not had any offers? It’s been a couple of weeks with a bunch of showings and no offers. You may have it priced in the right range but something else is wrong. It can be many things, most you cannot control without lowering your price. If your home backs to a busy street, an awkward floor plan, smallish rooms, upstairs master, hard to use space, buyers see this and pass. Those are things you can’t fix. You have to be patient and wait for the right buyer or reduce your price to bring in a contract. I might eat these words, there are exceptions. Why have I not had any showings? If you have gone a week and had no showings, your home price is above the range and buyers don’t see it. With public websites such as Zillow and realtor.com, buyers tell their agent what homes they wish to see. Today’s buyer sets up an email auto-notification to let them know what’s on the market. If your listing is above the normal price range for your neighborhood, buyers might not ever see it. I call desired range the “Goldilocks Zone”, the price must entice to get them in to see it. During the first few weeks, don’t believe buyers will make an offer below your asking price. They expect you want what you are asking. When enough time on market has gone by, they might make a lower offer and hope to negotiate. What are buyers looking for? Buyer’s are emotional and want the best choice for their budget. They want a home that fits their lifestyle. Schools, location, family, yard, flooring, fixtures, colors, beds, baths, pool, are some of the considerations. Most of these factors are outside of your control. Is there a conspiracy against my home? No, there is not. Sometimes, it does feel like there is a conspiracy among buyers and agents against your home. You must understand that agents and buyers are not out there talking to each other about your home. Your home might be the perfect fit for the next buyer and they will happily bring a contract. One agent might leave great feedback and another says its bad. What can I do to get my home sold? The driving consensus of real estate agents is that any property will sell for the right price. If you want to know the all cash quick selling price, call an investor and ask for an offer. That’s a baseline you can use to know the bottom. You have to do better than that or your time and expense gets wasted. It's the only silver bullet but not the want you want. Why don't I get feedback from some agents? Only about 1 of 4 agents leave feedback. No feedback is feedback. It seems unfair but sometimes there isn't anything specific or they can't remember your home from the other seen. If the buyer likes the home agents are laser focused. The agent stands to make around 3% if the buyer is interested and that is a strong incentive. If they buyer doesn't like it, they forget about it. What is the buyer worried about? Buyers are naturally suspicious about your home as they should be. Evaluation of a home’s condition and future repairs rests on the shoulder of the buyer. Buyer’s cannot see through floors, walls, and ceilings. Any condition seen as the tip of an iceberg generates emotions of fear and doubt. Buyer flight syndrome kicks in never to come back. Buyers fear the worst. Doors that don’t stay open, cracks in walls, uneven floors, suggest foundation problems. HVAC systems that don’t get to the thermostat setting suggest an aging system. Ceiling stains suggest more roof leaks, slow drains suggest broken sewer lines. All these “fear and doubt” items are of great unknown expense. Don’t expect the buyer to figure it out. Get these things repaired or get the scope and expense evaluated to ease fear and bring in a contract. Address deal-breaking items as soon as possible. Best, before your listing goes active. Are there problems outside of my control? Your next door neighbor’s poor home condition might be a drag on your sale. The city may have announced construction on a new road behind your home. You back up to a busy road or commercial building. Unfortunately, some issues you can’t do anything about. It might not matter to you, but these problems decrease the desirability to a buyer. Is your price, photos, commission and all else are on target? Is it hard to get a payback on upgrades to my property? Yes it is. Buyers and appraisers are stingy when paying a seller for improvements. Homes are sold and appraised on a comparable basis, not cost plus. Don’t expect to get $50,000 for that pool you put in. Your lucky to get $20,000. How important is price per square foot? Its not the first thing a buyer looks at. If your home is in their budget, the home has to be a good fit before price per square foot is even a consideration. When your listing gets struck from the list, it is because they have better choices. If you ask them what they are looking for, they might not be able to explain it. When a buyer has looked at enough homes they know it when they see it. Is my buyer agent commission below market? Agents can look at the advertised compensation offered before they show your home. Agents could try to sabotage your listing to avoid a lower fee. Sometimes they don’t honor the ethical obligation to show it or check its availability. If offering sub par compensation, I call this “shooting yourself in the head”. Would you want two thirds of a paycheck? Also, some buyer agreement terms have the buyer kick in the difference. If they do, it is cash out of pocket for the buyer. If you pay it, it gets financed. Think hard about this decision and leave your emotions out of it. Is your neighbor offering 3% and you 2%? You might not sell your home first. If you think the agents are a problem, offer 4%. Am I making my property hard to show? Are you not using ShowingTime (formerly CSS) all other homes use? Are your hours and notice restrictions too tight? Are you declining showings because it is a little dirty or not at a convenient time? Don’t make it easy for an agent to skip your home. Most of the time they won’t come back and don’t make another effort. If buyers can’t get in to see the home, they are not going to buy it. Always make it easy to get in and let them in when they ask. Should I change my photos? Take another look at your photos. Is there something in there that shouldn’t be? Photos should be a good representation of what the buyer will see when they get to the property. Making photos better than the actual home backfires. It tugs at feelings of mistrust and creates doubt about your integrity. Photography must display the property at its best potential. Consider retaking pictures, adding a drone video or 3D tour to add some sizzle. Only consider the expense if something new gets observed to bring in buyers. Under promote and over deliver to build trust. You want the buyer to feel like they have found a diamond in the rough. What is the secret to staging my furnished home? Declutter! Get rid of extra furniture, empty out closets, thin out table top items to make your home feel its biggest. Put these things in the garage ready to move later. Everybody does it. Don’t worry too much about the garage. Should I stage my empty home? Consider professional staging if your home is empty. Buyers get agitated when photos show a furnished home and arrive to one empty. It is a fact homes show better and sell faster when furnished. When rooms are empty all the ugliness stands out. Dirty carpet and walls, scuffs and scratches stand out. It is much easier to visualize room size and how furniture will fit when some is already in it. Staging can show where a TV can go that a buyer might not think of. Fix problem rooms with staging. Staging makes an house feel like a home. Make sure you have services in place to keep the home shining. You must have lawn and pool service, and someone to dust and vacuum the inside. What are some things I can improve to help my home sell? Patch holes and cracks in walls and ceilings. Fix a broken foundation first. Fix broken appliances and HVAC systems. Repair leaky faucets. Replace worn carpeting. Repaint dark or marred walls with neutral paint. Caulk showers and tubs. Clean window glass and replace broken glass and foggy windows. Change out old light fixtures and ceiling fans. Change out door handles and switch covers. Replace rotten wood. Replace old drapes and window coverings. Paint some more inside and out! Paint is the most cost effective improvement you can make. What should I fix? Strive to give the appearance you love your home and it is well taken care of. Fix easy things. Fix cabinets that don’t close. Fix the sink that drips and the toilet that runs. Clean dirty carpet, floors, and windows. Replace fogged windows, replace dead plants. Are you used to a door that won’t close or jiggling a toilet handle? You may have forgotten this is not how these things actually work and look. A buyer might look at an item you see as an easy fix and think if this is in bad shape, so is the rest of the house. Make a list and go through your house room by room and put yourself in the shoes of the buyer. Think about items that might bring negative comments and address them. Why are we not saying anything about more advertising, better follow up, more open houses? When your home gets listed it is there all over the Internet for all eyes to see. Homes sell homes, not people. You can’t twist someone��s arm to buy a home. So, why can’t we tell you exactly what to do? The answer is simple, “If I had a crystal ball I would not be in real estate”. Should I get other opinions? The more opinions you get, the more information you have to make decisions. Always ask why price needs to drop. If for repairs, or something fixable, offer to fix it as an option to a buyer. Should I ask other agents? Don't hesitate to ask other agents. They will happily come in and tell you everything you are doing is wrong and what you should do. Of course, including lowering your price. It is a worthwhile exercise. I encourage you to remain objective. Is there really something wrong? Another conclusion can be nothing is wrong. At this time, there might not be any buyers looking for your type of home. The higher the price, the truer this is. Sometimes, you just need to wait. There is always plenty of investors and I-buyers but not always retails buyers. Residential real estate is a seasonal business. The slowest month of the year for closings is January. Roughly, 40% of the years business will be closed around April, May, and June. Take a look at this link – Is there a best time to buy and sell a home in DFW? What is the conclusion? There is an old saying that “Time cures all in real estate”. Give me a ten year listing agreement and I can double your price. In the short run, selling a home is a reverse auction. You can make changes but In most cases, reducing price is the only way to sell faster. You are lowering the price to entice more buyers. Sit down once per week to review showings and feedback. Drop the price in small frequent changes versus big infrequent drops in price. Only you, the seller, feel the pain. Only you can decide how fast or slow the auction has to happen. Read the full article

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