Starting with the basic ARMLS numbers for March 1, 2019 and comparing them with March 1, 2018 for all areas & types: Active Listings (excluding UCB): 18,959 versus 16,924 last year - up 12.0% - but down 0.4% from 19,040 last month Active Listings (including UCB): 23,197 versus 21,474 last year - up 8.0% - and up 2.4% compared with 22,655 last month Pending Listings: 6,119 versus Continue Reading
Paperwork agent or knowledgeable consultant, what’s the difference?
A small percentage of agents meet the criteria of professional and successful Realtors. It’s a tough business and unless you’re in it 6 days a week at a high level, it’s difficult to achieve a high level of success. For our team, we’re clearly not paper pushers. Besides our amazing team of full time Realtors and staff, we also employ a full time maintenance person on our team. This is a new Continue Reading
Do you follow us on Instagram yet??
If you haven't started following us on Instagram....you should check us out for your daily dose of beautiful Encanterra sites, Real Estate news, meeting new members, see what our buyers & sellers are saying about us & much much more! Just follow this link: Shea Preferred Instagram Link Continue Reading
Open this, Offer that, and direct buy companies, good deal for you?
Any time the market is on the uptick we see new ideas popping up. Here we go again. The top two listed above are the big ones. They offer you cash, promise the world, close when you want and state no staging, no inspections, etc. In order for these companies to survive, pay for repairs, paint, and other items most need, not a chance they can offer you more than 90% of the current value. If they Continue Reading
Real Estate teams or a single agent, which benefits you the most?
Real Estate teams or a single agent, which benefits you the most? Teams have been dominating the industry over the past 10 years. With so many moving parts with contract changes, lending and tax laws, and the nearly 50 pages of documents from contract to closing, when a team of 4-5 full time professionals work together it’s a much smoother process for a buyer or seller. Add home Continue Reading
Rentals at Encanterra, what does this mean for you?
Over the years we have witnessed a drastic increase in mostly short term rentals. Currently more than 70 homes are available for rent for certain times throughout the year. Your Shea Preferred team keeps a running list for anyone that wants more exposure in our office located in the model gallery where we have referred over $200,000 in free rental income according to a recent survey. To Continue Reading
What new building is coming to San Tan Valley you ask? Read on….
With all the new construction around, and the rumors of what may or may not be coming soon; We thought we would take a minute to provide you with an update on both...while this list may not be comprehensive it does give a lot of information which has been updated recently. For the full article click here: What's Building in San Tan Valley Do you know about something that is Continue Reading
Halloween Crafts + Recipes
Halloween jumps starts the holiday season with warm flavors, welcoming decor, and youthful fun for everyone. As any super-crafty person will tell you, this makes it the absolute best time of year for all things DIY. Get your family and friends together to try out some (or all!) of these crafts and recipes. Striped & Polka Dot Pumpkins What a seriously adorable Halloween decoration! Pretty Continue Reading
How to Get the Most Money for Your House
Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their home a little Continue Reading
