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by Jane Whitten should you select an attorney that
is fully accredited and experienced.
he adage “you get what Whether it is probate, family law
you pay for” has been and or contract law, all which are
T probably always will be true, available at discounted rates, most
therefore, that being said … When of us realize that there is great
it comes to selling a real estate jeopardy in not having the proper
property, what is the difference representation.
between discounted and full-service Selling your home is not a DIY
brokerages and agents? What are project, it’s not just about sticking
the main things that should be a sign in the ground, printing up
considered? a stack of flyers and holding a few
open house events. Ask any “for
• Do you really save a lot of sale by owner” and you may find
money in not paying a full that the money/commission they
commission?
• Do the discounted listings sell in might have saved ended up many
times benefiting the buyer in the
the same amount of time?
• Will my home be put into the long run in the form of a reduced
purchase price.
Multiple Listing Service, so all There are so many steps involved
agents can see it?
• Do buyer fees increase when to make sure a seller receives the
most amount of money … in the
make up the difference in less YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR shortage period of time … with the
they buy a home that is listed
by a discount brokerage to
least amount of liability.
commission paid by seller? • Will my property receive the There are many things to to not check the right box or miss To find out how ALLISON
• What services, if any will not be same amount of advertising and consider when selecting a Realtor® an important section. Just having VAN WIG of Van Wig & Associates
provided if I choose a discounted exposure? to represent you when selling your an experienced and seasoned is different and what she can offer,
brokerage? • How many “team agents” will property. The liability involved broker to explain what everything give her a call and interview her
• How long has the agent been I work with or will I have only alone might be a major factor to means, ensuring that you are fully before you decide who you will hire
licensed and selling in your area? one point of contact? consider as real estate has become protected might be more valuable to sell one of your most valuable
• How many homes have they • Are they “Niche Central”, very complicated. For a “normal than all other considerations assets … YOUR HOME!
SOLD in the immediate area thereby having the strongest transaction” and with 11 pages on combined. With over 1300+ homes sold,
and if not many, then where buyers for your home coming the purchase contract alone and Just as it is when you need please read what others have to say
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LAKEWOOD VILLAGE MARKET UPDATE

2018 YEAR TO DATE SALES BY MONTH YEAR TO DATE NUMBER OF DAYS ON MARKET

14 100

12
80
10

60
8
LISTINGS 6 LISTINGS 40

4

20
2

0 0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
SALES, NUMBER OF DAYS TO SELL, AVERAGE

PERCENTAGE OF UNITS THAT INCREASED OR DECREASED FROM PREVIOUS YEAR

YEAR MONTH NEW LISTINGS YEAR OVER YEAR YEAR MONTH NEW LISTINGS YEAR OVER YEAR
2018 NOVEMBER 8 300.00% 2018 MAY 5 66.67%
2018 OCTOBER 3 50.00% 2018 APRIL 4 -20.00%
2018 SEPTEMBER 2 -50.00% 2018 MARCH 7 133.33%
2018 AUGUST 8 100.00% 2018 FEBRUARY 1 -50.00%
2018 JULY 6 50.00% 2018 JANUARY 1 -50.00%
2018 JUNE 8 33.33% 2017 DECEMBER 2 0.00%

AREA COMPARISON REPORT

DECEMBER 18, 2017 - DECEMBER 18, 2016 -
DECEMBER 17, 2018 DECEMBER 17, 2017 YEAR 2018 TOTALS YEAR 2017 TOTALS

AREA SOLDS AVERAGE MEDIAN SOLDS AVERAGE MEDIAN SOLDS AVERAGE MEDIAN SOLDS AVERAGE MEDIAN

29-LAKEWOOD
VILLAGE 55 $754,898 $790,000 40 $742,585 $720,000 53 $752,385 $790,000 42 $746,343 $720,000

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