Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale Part 1 of 8

Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale 

Part 1 of 8

The key to selling your house or your condo is a "Great 1st impression". First impression Matters! You the seller have just a few moments to create a winning 1st impression. A home needs to be visually appealing to encourage a sale. Most buyers select there home based on emotion and then justify the decision with facts. Even in a market where homes are selling quickly and at asking price, it is so crucial to spruce up your home and prove it is worth every penny.  

Start with the outside, the 1st impression the buyer will have is the outside. I have been with many buyer who drive up and make a decision to keep driving right to the next property. 

If the buyer is walking up to the property saying ewwww that's there 1st impression walking through the door.  

         OUTSIDE
◊ Lawn mowed and trimmed
◊ Landscape shrubs/plants trimmed
◊ Sprinkler systems in order
◊ Sprinkler systems set for non showing hours
◊ Bulbs in exterior lighting all working
◊ Gutters clean of debris
◊ Deck rails, hand rails secure
◊ Exterior trim painted
◊ Exterior door handles polished
◊ Exterior door freshly painted or stained
◊ Weeds in yard fully removed
◊ Sidewalks neatly edged
◊ Clean grease or oil on driveway
◊ All fencing clean
◊ Replace doormat if worn
◊ Outside windows clean
◊ No obstruction on “For Sale” sign

If you like to know more about preparing your home for sale or would like a free, no obligation room-by-room review of a home your thinking about selling please give me a call or message me 
Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246

Relocating – The Move

Relocating – The Move

Moving can be frustrating, disruptive and time consuming, but it  also can be an adventure, exciting, and a time for discovery and a very good time to organize .

Relocating does not have to be stressful, overwhelming and challenging. Through our experience and knowledge, we consistently provide our clients with quality, innovative full service programs that save you time and money to make a smooth move, consider dealing directly with us at AZPrideProperty

If you are new to the area, or going to be relocating to the Phoenix area, let us send you a complimentary relocation package for the Phoenix Metro Area. It contains everything about local living with its jobs, education, dining, night life, local attractions, outdoor activities, economy, history and, of course, Phoenix housing opportunities.

Additionally we can email you :

• Golf Guide
• Valley Dining
• Area and zip code maps
• School district maps

Here are some general tips to assist you in choosing your moving method and getting you started toward a successful move.

• Notify your telephone, electric, gas, water, and credit card Companies.
• Forward necessary mail to your new address. Discontinue service on a specific date.
• Notify former employers. This will make tax time less taxing.
• Be there and give direction. Let them know what you want loaded first and loaded last.
• Get a copy of your inventory sheet from the foreman. Double check his notations about existing damage to your goods.
• Have your insurance plan readily available. Hopefully you will have no use of this tip.
• Devise a system. You should label your boxes with their destination in your new home. Hang numbered signs on the doorposts of each room and write the same numbers on the appropriate boxes. (Example: “2nd Fl./Room 4″) If you’re handy with a pencil, sketch a sample layout of your house, number the rooms on it, and post the layout on the truck for reference.
• Load the rooms to be unloaded first—last. Whatever room is furthest from the entrance in your new home should be that room. In other words, unload back to front. The kitchen should be done at the very end though, because heavy appliances should go in the truck first.
• Don’t forget to have your tools ready when you start unloading. You should put your tool box in when everything else is loaded in the truck.
• Take all your valuable documents and jewelry with you! Don’t forget about your plants either. Most are too sensitive to make a long journey in a hot, dark truck. If you can take them with you too.

For more information about moving contact Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246            Relocation Specialist.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival – April 16-17

Went the last 3 yrs. Munched my way through, had a great time with great bites!

Scottsdale Culinary Festival – April 16-17  

Nibble, nosh or go all out as Scottsdale League for the Arts presents this culinary extravaganza, which features 11 themed zones jam-packed with interactive experiences to taste, sip and celebrate Arizona food culture. Forty local restaurants, 30 craft breweries, 20 bands, a teen cooking challenge, chef demos and family activities are among the highlights. PHOENIX magazine is among the sponsors. Call for times and ticket prices. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale,scottsdalefest.org, 480-945-7193.

Phoenix Multi Family Residential Investment "Why Apartment Investing"

Phoenix Multi Family Residential Investment HOT Sheet 

         Investing in Apartments - Cash Flow, Appreciation & More   VIEW  Phoenix Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes For Sale

Why Apartment Investing?

Cash Flow, Cash Flow, Cash Flow, more cash flow with a multi unit or apartment then SFH . Owning more units increases the overall probability of success. 

Buying Real estate for investment, Not any real estate but real estate that will hold its value, apartment buildings. Apartment rents are still going up, the value of apartment buildings have the best chance of appreciating and are appreciating while everything else goes down. With the low interest rates you can have a positive cash flow. Mortgage rates are currently 4.5% to 6.5%.  Apartments have become a better investment for two main reasons. First, carrying costs (interest costs) have been going down. Second, income has been going up, substantially. For more information of multi - units  give me a jingle. 
Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 AZHomes4u@gmail.com  

VIEW  Phoenix Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes For Sale

 

Phoenix rents rise 5.6 percent in year Some zip codes have seen 15-20% increase

Rents are rising in Phoenix 

All you have to do is drive central Phoenix and see at least 15 apartments and condos being built in central Phoenix Area . Phoenix is growing and it really is showing along with  Phoenix Rents raising higher and higher. Anyone one living in central Phoenix can tell you rents are rising.

Rentalcafe.com  breaks rents down by zip code and half the valley rose 9% in 2015.  With all the new construction going on in apartments I don't see rentals prices going down. 

How much can a landlord raise your rent? There is effectively NO Limit on rental increases. NO rent control and the State has no interest in helping tenants by regulating rent.  

With rents on the rise is buying more affordable then renting? In markets where home prices are relatively affordable. 2016 may be a very good time for some renters to take the plunge into home ownership before home prices and interest rates rise even higher. The higher the prices and interest rates makes it tougher to afford and qualify. 

The City  has several down payment assistance programs, I call it Free Money for info contact:

 Linda Wieczorek  @ 602.391.8246 or email azhomes4u@gmail.com

HOME IN 5 PROGRAM - The Home in 5 Program offers up to 5% of the loan amount towards your down payment in Maricopa County only. Income limitations and debt ratio limitations apply. You do not need to be a First-Time Homebuyer but must meet minimum FICO score requirements and FHA guidelines. Maximum purchase price shall not to exceed $300,000.

NEIGHBORHOOD LIFT PROGRAM - The NeighborhoodLIFT Program  is administered by Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix, NHS Phoenix, and can be used to purchase a home in the City of Phoenix. Up to $7,500 can be awarded to the participant in this program to be used towards down payment and closing costs. Borrowers must meet Area Median Income (AMI) requirements and apply for a 30 Year Fixed mortgage home loan only.

OPEN DOOR - This program is designed to assist eligible first-time homebuyers with the purchase of an affordable home in the City of Phoenix. Based on need, the program provides a deferred payment loan up to $15,000 to assist with down payment and closing costs.

There are several other programs out there to HELP with down payment, if you would like more information about FREE money and home buying 

please contact me: 

Linda Wieczorek  @ 602.391.8246 or email azhomes4u@gmail.com

All the Single Ladies (Are Buying Homes)

All the Single Ladies (Are Buying Homes)

It doesn't come as a huge surprise that the largest share of homebuyer households is married couples. In fact, 67 percent of all homebuyers are married couples. The second most common group of buyers, however, is single females. According to the 2016 National Association of REALTORS® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, single females make up 15 percent of all home buyers, and this number creeps up when looking at older buyers—20 percent of buyers between 51 and 60 years of age and 19 percent between the ages of 61 and 69 are single females. These percentages are substantially higher than those for single males, who only make up 9 percent of all home buyers; the share of single made buyers is even lower in older age groups, only 10 percent of buyers between 51 and 60 are single males.

Story Springboard

Review NAR's most recent Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study to see the makeup of homebuyers for each age group. Talk to a Realtor® to find out who is buying homes in your area. Speak with single female buyers to find out why they are purchasing a home now and what they are looking for.

Highlights -  Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends

• At 35 percent, buyers 35 years and younger continue to be the largest generational group of home buyers with a median age of 30 years old.
• First-time buyers made up 32 percent of all home buyers, down from 33 percent last year.
• Sixty-seven percent of buyers 35 years and younger were first-time buyers, followed by buyers 36 to 50 years at 26 percent.
• The most common type of home purchased continues to be the detached single-family home, which made up 83 percent of all homes purchased.
• Eighty-nine percent of Millennials, 87 percent of Gen X buyers, and 85 percent of Younger Boomers purchased their home through an agent.

Why Choose Arizona Elite Property Management with Linda Wieczorek  

People at first always assume they don't need to hire a property manager because the property manager is just going to do something they can do themselves, and get paid for it. I can see how investors buying homes think this. Many of these same people end up in court for failing to comply with housing regulations, or dealing with disgruntled tenants.

What do you know about fair housing laws? How about lead paint disclosures? Eviction Processes? If you are the average Jim Homeowner then the answer is probably very little. A property manager knows all about all of those things and many other small details to ensure that you are compliant with all federal and state laws as well as protecting you and the tenant with a well formed and legal leasing agreement.

Call Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 

Arizona Elite Properties 225 E Germann Rd, Ste 110. Gilbert, AZ 85297

Our main objective is to provide service that will exceed your expectations.

Landlord Services 

• All property managers are Licensed with the Arizona Department of Real Estate 
• Full tenant screening within five minutes of application. 
• Background and credit check 
• All approved vendors are registered, bonded and insured and must have workers compensation. 

Documents Required 

• State of Arizona approved Residential Rental Agreement 
• Crime free addendum's 
• Smoke free addendum's 
• Drug free addendum's
•  Pet agreements 
• Key agreements 

Services 
Our objective is to make recommendations that will reduce your expenses and increase your income. All tenants funds are processed immediately and our turn around time to the landlord is 48 hours. We have 24 state licensed property managers and six administrative personnel. Our broker has been licensed for 28 years, in New York, Arizona, and Costa Rica. We process evictions quickly and use attorneys that specialize in property management only.

Call Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246 

Buy or Sell in the Valley of the Sun with confidence — and world-class service!

A message from Linda Wieczorek REALTOR® 

A resident from the Bay Area since 1990's, I know the value of living near the worlds “Gay Capital” better than anyone else.  I moved to Phoenix the 1st time in the early 80,s when I worked for APS @  Palo Verde Nuclear Station, then back in 2004 when I decided to permanently  make the move back to Phoenix. Phoenix is truly unique in many aspects, but especially its Real estate market.  I know the diversities and specialties of each neighborhood. 

Phoenix AZ will always be a desirable place to live for gays and lesbian community due to the geography, climate and the incredible diversity, the price of homes and the wide variety of activities available for fun. My reputation and loyalty from present and past clients has been astounding and has helped me to create a wonderful business. I believe that every transaction should be approached with detail, skill and integrity. Enthusiasm and Sincerity are the two driving forces behind me  and being 100% transparent and honest. 

 I proudly and sensitively serve the needs of the gay, lesbian LGBT community.

​

Linda G. Wieczorek ABR,CNE, CSSN,SRES^®
REALTOR®,  602-391-8246 
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Who is AZPrideProperty.com : A dedicated group of   property managers and leasing professionals and Realtors dedicated to  maximizing your rental income,  minimizing your rental cost & losses , AZPrideProperty Management takes PRIDE in your investment. We manage over 400 residential homes in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area.  We have a proven track record and plenty of references. Just ask!

AZPrideProperty.com / Arizona Elite Property Management have several service for landlords who wish to manage their own property, but need a little help finding a tenant. Landlord Assistance Program we  screen potential tenants and give you our professional opinion about prospects for your rental property.

 Call Linda Wieczorek for details 602.391.8246 or  

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Turnkey Full Service Leasing & Management Service Fee: Upfront Commitment Fee = $350. A one-time, non-refundable fee. Set up Fee 6% Listing Fee = [ 6% or annual rent]. Have to Pay the Realtor Monthly Property Management Fee = 6%-8% of Monthly Rent Amount. (We handle everything) and we mean everything. Leasing Only  Lease Only Service Fee Upfront Commitment Fee = $350. A one-time, non-refundable fee. Lease Only Service Fee = 6% Listing Fee = [ 6% x's annual rent] Have to Pay the Realtor,  We do all the procuring of the tenant (marketing, showing, screening, qualifying); have tenant sign the lease, pay their security deposit, perform move-in for you.

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