That's REal Estate

The Successful Buyer's Agent in a Seller's Market

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 19:02:54 +0000

If you're a buyer agent seeing offers come back rejected, you can't wait for the market to improve, better buyers, or quit. I'm inviting you to take a look at my course, The Successful Buyer's agent in a Seller's Market. Learn to out-negotiate the crowd withThe Most Acceptable Offer

Ask Better Questions When Interviewing Real Estate Agents

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Home sellers will have better representation when they ask better questions BEFORE they hire an agent. An example of a problem the agent solved, and how they solved it will tell you if the person you're interviewing is a problem solver. Asking how they set their commission rate opens the door to a sincere conversation about agreeing to a rate that works for you.

Does High Price Equal High Quality? Maybe.

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 18:30:07 +0000

At first glance, a high price might indicate the product or service is of high quality. When a high price is just a marketing gimmick the consequences are magnified exponentially. That might be OK for some people, for the rest of us there should be a choice to pay a reasonable rate for essential services; especially when the fee is paid out of our precious home equity.

You know how it is when you need something...

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 15:35:24 +0000

When all you need is only available with frills and extras you won't use, you're kind of stuck. Having no choice is expensive, and frustrating. We solved that problem in the world of real estate home sales. If you're like our clients, I know you would offer to pay more for our service than we charge. Great service and spending less is a seller's-market opportunity. Take it now.

Made Money. That's your home equity.

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 18:03:46 +0000

You won't make money when you sell your home. You either KEEP or spend the money you already made. Clients of Essential Real Estate keep more of their made money and spend less on fees; like 33% to 43% less.

Essential Real Estate Custom Crafted Offers

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer, Essential Real Estate) — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:16:57 +0000

Custom Crafted Offers by Essential Real Estate accurately present you as the readiest, willing, and able buyer the home seller will ever meet. When your REALTOR knows how to structure an offer around your uncommon commitment, your are seen as the safe and secure buyer the seller prefers.

In Summary. The Concluding Episode to Accept This!

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer, Essential Real Estate) — Sun, 1 Dec 2019 22:53:13 +0000

Prepare in December to be the buyer with the most attractive offer in the spring. Learn how to write the Offer to Purchase to show your commitment. Learn to satisfy the seller's need for a sure-thing.

Radon. The Case For Radon Mitigation...and against the testing contingency.

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Patrick Meyer, Mike Gallagher, MPG Radon Services) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:31:03 +0000

A radon test will reveal a radon level for 48 hours out of 8,760 in a year. Why depend on the results of a test over a 48-hour spec of time to decide your home is radon safe? Save the $150 test fee. Install a $1,100 guaranteed system after closing.

Sales Fees are Paid From Equity, Not the Purchase Price

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Fri, 8 Nov 2019 01:08:08 +0000

Real estate sales costs are shown as a percentage of the Price. In reality, the costs, fees, concessions are paid entirely from your Equity. 100% of the expenses as a percentage of equity is an eye-popping 20-30%-50% and more of available equity. Pay attention to equity and worry less about the price.

FIRPTA 15% Tax and the New WI WB-11 Offer to Purchase

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:51:55 +0000

A 15% tax on the purchase of your next home may be owed if the seller is not exempt from the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. And even if not subject to the tax, the new Wisconsin WB-11 Residential Purchase Agreement includes a provision to allow all buyers to withhold the tax or terminate the Offer if the non-foreign person certification is not received at least 15 days prior to closing. The new Offer has an optional use date of Nov. 1, 2019. Older versions of this form do not include the terminate provision. Listen in, and then check with your lawyer.

The Bank's Money is Your Cash. Pre-Offer Commitments to lend.

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:25:11 +0000

Powerful Pre-Offer Financing Commitments level the playing field v. cash buyers. Joan Sergenian of Fairway Mortage introduces 3-2-1 Go! Patrick Meyer of Sprinkman Real Estate empowers his clients to be the most attractive buyer a seller will see.

Accept This! Crafting Offers Owners are Eager to Accept.

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer, Faith Morledge) — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:01:44 +0000

Faith Morledge of Sprinkman Real Estate, Madison WI joins me to share her strategy for crafting Offers owners are more likely to accept in competition. Price is one factor, but it's not the only factor. In fact, it's probably second to security in most transactions.

Introducing That's REal Estate

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Tom Meyer) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 02:50:14 +0000

Introduction and welcome to That's REal Estate.

Own it or secure a chance to think about it? Your intentions matter.

tom@EssentialRealtor.com (Patrick Meyer) — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:16:08 +0000

Realtor Patrick Meyer, Sprinkman Real Estate shares perspective on how our intentions influence the Offers we write. Intend to own the property, or intend to get an accepted offer in order to decide later. One or the other is your intention and it's easy for the seller to see.