Real Estate Press Releases

Orlando, FL - Many potential Orlando area home sellers have been discouraged by weak real estate prices from selling their homes, but Florida real estate agent Jonathan de Jesus says selling still makes financial sense for many homeowners.

This is because the changes in homeowners' lives aren't always timed with the Orlando real estate market, he says.

"There are always families who need to move due to a job transfer or other relocation necessity, and this can mean they need to sell their home regardless of what the market is doing. I can help clients in that situation to make the best of it."

He also says some homeowners such as empty nesters may financially benefit from downsizing to a smaller home. Perhaps they want to downsize from a large Lake Mary home to Downtown Orlando condo with less upkeep.

Westchester, NY - Westchester real estate broker J. Philip Faranda of J. Philip Real Estate has launched a new website designed for consumers to more easily search for New York real estate. The site, www.HomeSpotters.com, breaks down the local real estate markets into counties and their most popular cities, making it easy for buyers to find current homes for sale.

Faranda says clients in several counties have already commented on how easy the site is to navigate and find properties their looking for.

"Since we service a large area, the challenge was to make the site useful for home buyers in widely different parts of New York."

He says the site features prominently Westchester County real estate, along with real estate in Rockland County, Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange Counties in New York, but the site is expected to expand rapidly to include more New York counties.

Meridian, ID – As existing home inventory in Meridian, Idaho shrinks, local real estate agent John Espinosa says sellers can benefit by seizing the opportunity in the market to get a better price than they might have gotten otherwise.

Espinosa says that while the market is not a seller's market by any means, some sellers would be smart to sell now rather than later. Owners in this situation might be those who know they're going to need to sell their Idaho real estate within the next year or two anyway, or those who are having trouble making payments on their existing mortgage.

"Sellers are definitely competing hard for a limited pool of buyers right now, but the timing is everything, and with Meridian real estate inventory shrinking, there is a smaller pool of homes to choose from."

Los Angeles, CA - CaliforniaListingAgent.com, a new real estate marketing website focused on the needs of California listing agents has launched its new website designed for agents to get noticed by home sellers.

Agents have long understood that have a large arsenal of listings is the surest way to build a steady flow of real estate business, whether on the buyer or seller side. Since listings provide a financial incentive to advertise, a larger number of listings generally means the agent is highly visible in the community.

Key West, FL - Key West REALTOR® Sean Farrer of Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate Co. is launching a brand new property search website that is designed to help buyers find the kinds of properties they are looking for 30% faster than other sites.

It does this by providing quick links directly to various Key West real estate types, such as single family homes, waterfront property, condos, foreclosures, short sales, and more.

Farrer, who specializes in Old Town Key West, Key West, Key Haven and Stock Island, and the Lower Keys, says that the new site, located at http://key-west-real-estate.net, has an advanced but easy to use search engine to fine tune property searches in great detail.

"We're allowing buyers to search fields that used to only be accessible to agents through the MLS. Our philosophy is to provide our clients with as much information as possible to help them find the perfect property."

Portland, OR - Portland REALTOR® David Somerville has published a list of Tips For Buyers To Close Fast on Bank Owned Portland Real Estate. He says that while many agents don't take the time to educate their clients, following a few simple guidelines leads to a much more satisfying buying experience.

In a market that sees a lot of Portland real estate transactions needlessly falling out of escrow, Somerville says that it is possible to not only close on time, but early, if a few simple steps are taken in advance.

"Number one on the list of ways to ensure a fast closing is to make an all cash offer. Of course, not everyone can do that, so I've put together some tips that many buyers will be able to take advantage of to expedite their closing."

Albuquerque, NM - With the explosion of social media, a Realtor's job is never done, according to Joe Maez, a top producing real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Westside.

According to Maez, who helps buyers and sellers with their Albuquerque real estate transactions, including adjacent communities such as Los Lunas, Corrales, and Rio Rancho, social media has simply created more avenues to connect with the public.

"It's a business that's very customer-centered, it's always a good thing to connect and communicate with the public, so I embrace it."

He says he knows of agents who run from the extra bit of social interaction, but he's found that social media like Facebook and Twitter are simply tools to stay in touch and convey useful information.

Nampa, ID - As many real estate agents are cutting their marketing budgets, Idaho REALTOR® Don Wixom is going the extra mile to market his clients' listings in this tough market with a fully wrapped Honda CR-Z that has already turned heads around town.

Wixom, who already stands out online for his top Google-ranking website selling Idaho real estate, www.sellidaho.com, is one of the most visible agents on the road with his brightly colored Honda CR-Z.

"This car is a load of fun to drive, but the really great thing for my clients is that it is memorable. I get all sorts of comments from people who see me on the road, and of course, the car is emblazoned with my website and the RE/MAX Brand."

Wixom has always gravitated toward unconventional marketing techniques, so this fits his personality well. And with fuel prices being what they are, having an economy car to show homes all over the Treasure Valley, whether it's Boise real estate or Caldwell real estate, just makes sense.

Orlando, FL - With interest rates at record lows not seen in a lifetime, real estate agent Jonathan de Jesus in Orlando is suggesting that the time may be ripe for buyers to take advantage of the interest rates being served up by the economy.

De Jesus says that the average interest rate for a 30 year mortgage on Orlando real estate recently dipped to 4.09%, with the average rate for 15 year mortgages getting as low as 3.3%.

"Record low interest rates likes these mean that money is extremely cheap to borrow right now, which is good news for home buyers. Whether you're looking in Orlando, or perhaps for deals on Lake Mary homes, the timing may be perfect to get a low cost loan."

Newport News, VA - According to York County real estate agent Erin Melton with The Melton Team at RE/MAX Peninsula, potential Newport News Real Estate buyers may be wise to take advantage of historically low interest rates by purchasing a home now.

With rates at record lows, she says she's seen 30 year fixed rates as low as 4% recently. She says this could mean payments of only $1145 for a $300,000 home financed conventionally. Melton says the 15 year fixed rate is even lower, coming in at 3.25% in some cases.

"There's no question that this is a period of exceptionally low rates. Most mortgage professionals agree there is only one way for rates to go, and that is up."