The Phoenix Short Sale Market...

The phoenix short sale market is somewhat unique. Phoenix short sales are a dime a dozen and can be found in every shape and size. What makes the phoenix short sale market so different is the giant growth that the phoenix area went through. People saw phoenix as an opportunity. For that reason, growth multiplied, demand went up and prices sky rocketed. Everyone felt the outskirts of phoenix would eventually make its way to center. Making the outskirts the thriving part of the city. Since the recession, there has been a major drop in prices causing more short sales in...

Real Estate Defintion – Loss Mitig...

Loss Mitigation – Loss Mitigation is a term used to describe a few different positions. The term is pretty much self defined. People who work in loss mitigation do their best to mitigate or minimize loss. This term can be used to describe a realtor or firm who mitigates the loss of a homeowner by negotiating a short sale. The term can also describe the department in a bank set up to minimize the loss on the bank’s behalf. These usually are the people you want to contact to talk about a short sale - Jeff Buettner Real Estate Wiz Kid I would like to talk to a...

Make Your Desk Happy...

So, for most of you, your desk is a place to conduct business. Unfortunately, for some. that place isn’t too pleasant. So here are some feng shui tips that might be able to help you out. Clear away the desk clutter! Don’t have your desk facing away from the door of your office. If your desk is facing away, hang up a mirror so no one can startle you. Try adding a plant or bamboo to your desk . Trying surrounding yourself with natural things or things that represent nature. Don’t slouch and keep on task. Only surround yourself with things you enjoy or...

The Current Bank’s Tactics...

So here we are. Probably roughly two years in to the sky rocket of short sales and we see just another tactic from the bank to kick us all who are involved in short sales. Short sales are becoming more and more difficult because they are becoming more and more common. If you would have asked a group of real estate agents a year ago what a short sale was the majority wouldn’t know what you are talking about. Now a days the words short sale come up more regularly than closed deal. So what are the banks doing? Well the have employed several methods to try and save their...

Real Estate Definition – Purchase ...

A purchase agreement is an agreement between a buyer and seller for the purchase of real estate. This can also be called a purchase contract. In short sales multiple purchase contracts can be submitted to the bank who ultimately makes the decision for the seller in the short sale.Thanks for reading. - – Jeff Buettner Real Estate Wiz...

FlexMLS Problems Anyone?...

So I heard there might be a few FlexMLS problems. I have heard of it running slow and someone told me they were having issues doing a CMA. Let me know if any of you have heard of these FLexMLS problems or of any other problems. Thanks for reading! – Jeff Buettner Real Estate Wiz Kid Who is experienced with Scottsdale real estate?...

Be Wise While Choosing...

I come to you today with a warning. I warn you to be careful about choosing a short sale negotiator. A short sale negotiator is one of the biggest decisions when trying to get out of foreclosure. Short sales are very difficult. They require a lot of time, work, and connections. Now a days more and more realtors are trying to do short sales. While I do encourage real estate agents to try them, I would personally never become one of these guinea pigs. I would would do a little research about short sales first and here are some of the questions I would ask! How long have you...

New FlexMLS – Change A Listing...

Here is a basic tutorial for changing listings to the new AZ Real Estate MLS! – Jeff Buettner Real Estate Wiz Kid I would like to talk to a Arizona Realtor about selling my house…...