Why some homes in La Quinta will not sell

I used to say one of the main reasons a home would sell was : location, location, location. Now I say that the main reason homes sell is: price, price, price. With that said, in our current market a bargain priced home may or may not sell.

We all know that everyone now is looking for the biggest bargain ever, but even price alone will not sell a house. To work past buyer resistance, I use several other skills and tools to incite buyers to buy.

1. Home staging is more important now than ever.

2. Once an offer is received, no matter how low or silly, we work hard to keep it going on both sides until agreement is reached.

3. Incentives and nudges like a piece or two of furniture for the buyer, or a few free days of staying in the house for the seller sometimes help seal the deal.

4. Lots of exposure and marketing really do help bring viewings and offers to the homes.

5. Price reductions of even a few thousnd dollars sometimes make a difference.

6. Constant and consistent open houses bring visibility to the home. Many potential buyers will revisit the home and potentially buy it.

7. I stay in contact with active agents and agents who have shown the home to keep any interest brewing.

Even with all of this and more, some homes do not sell. At least I know, they do not sell through any fault of me or the seller.

5 ways we make our clients happy in La Quinta

Our success depends on how well we build positive relationships with customers. If you can make them happy, you will keep them coming back.

1. Be honest.

2. Let them talk. Ask them questions about themselves. Let them do over 70% of the talking. People like to talk about themselves.

3. Show you care. Send them cards and emails for birthdays and other special events in their life. Stay in touch regularly.

4. Be persistant, but not aggressive. Rather than guess, ask them how often they would like you to contact them, what time of day, and if they prefer email, text, or a phone call.

5. Don’t break your word. Do what you say and say what you do.

For our success, accountibility and consistency do make a difference.

LORI BOWERS

The Lori Bowers Group & Intero Real Estate

Intero Real Estate Services

announces the merger-acquisition of The Lori Bowers Group Desert Properties in Old Town La Quinta. Bowers is recognized as one of the desert area’s top producing agents, and has sold over 1000 homes in the Coachella Valley.

“This is an exciting development for us,” said Intero Southern California President and CEO, Rich La Rue. “Lori and her team of professionals have represented high end real estate in the Coachella Valley for a decade. Having them join our team shows that we’re out to be a major player in this market.”

Intero Old Town La Quinta will occupy the same facility in which The Lori Bowers Group has been operating. It is business as usual and we’re not skipping a beat. “In fact, says Bowers my business has boomed since I made the decision to join Intero.”

“We’re thrilled to have Lori and her group join us,” says La Rue. “She sold 86 homes last year and I’m sure she will help more families than that this year. This creates a long awaited presence in La Quinta for our company. Everyone wins!”

LORI BOWERS

From real estate broker owner to real estate agent in La Quinta

Just about a month has come and gone with all the changes taking place. After much consideration, I decided to join Intero Real Estate Services as an Associate broker rather then an owner. As hard as the decision was, I am now so relieved I made this life changing decision.

In less then a month I see some of the benefits

* No more staying up at night worrying about the office rent or utilities or if floor time is covered.

* More free time to spend with clients, without having worry about the office

*When i do find down time I am actually able to enjoy the moment without worry

* We now have access to more technology resources, and training! This is a benefit because we all know how important technology has become.

* I no longer have to balance a trust log,

* Best of all is the overall feeling of peace! I have always loved real estate and joining with Intero has allowed me to go back out and do what i love.

LORI BOWERS

Leanna Petitt, Intero agent with The Lori Bowers Group is making sales

Leanna Petitt, an agent with The Lori Bowers Group – Intero Real Estate Services, sold 5 houses yesterday May 3, 2011. This is most houses Leanna has sold in one day since becoming an agent with The Lori Bowers Group 5 years ago.

Leanna Petitt specialized in the eastern Coachella Valley in Indio and La Quinta. She offers good service and persistant follow up.

To buy, sell, or lease, please call Leanna Petitt of The Lori Bowers Group – Intero Real Estate Services – in Old Town La Quinta

ph:760-613-0558

Lower your property taxes in La Quinta

Do you want your property taxes lowered in La Quinta, California?

Each year at this time Riverside County re-evaluates the assessments on homes in Riverside County. The past few years they have voluntarily lowered property taxes 10-30% based on current market prices.

For owners of property that still feel their property valuations are too high, they can fill out an online form and apply for a reduction of value. The form needs to be accompanied by recet property sales in the area confriming the current value.

Do you want your property taxes lowered in La Quinta, California? File a form to get them lowered now.