Posted on December 6, 2019 - 08:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle.
Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the s...
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Posted on October 18, 2019 - 02:40 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo), or For Sale By Owner, is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker. The idea behind FSBO is that by selling your home yourself, you save the approximate 6% that would be the agents'...
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Posted on September 27, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property's defects.
A home inspection usually covers the following:
Plumbing conditions - if there is leakage or cloggi...
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Posted on August 23, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that he/she is well connected to the real estate industry. He/she should know the market and provide information on past sales, current listings, his or her marketing plan, and ...
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Posted on July 19, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, thus prompting them to make an offer. In addition, what the buyer first sees is what they...
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Posted on June 14, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want.
If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price poss...
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Posted on May 17, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a buyer.
Some terms that may work in your favor:
higher-t...
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Posted on April 12, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to be taken seriously, and the asking price reflects how serious you are about selling your...
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Posted on March 29, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
An increase in foreclosure rates will inevitably bring with it an increase in short sales. But what is a short sale?
A short sale happens when you sell your house for less than your remaining mortgage balance, the proceeds of which go to the lender and i...
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Posted on March 29, 2019 - 09:35 AM
by JoAnn McElfresh, Managing Broker Jenkins Realtors
In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have to get the price and terms you want.
T...
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Jenkins Realtors provide an exceptional experience in home buying and selling. The Jenkins family have sold three of our homes. All three of the sales happened in under two weeks!! The most recent sale (Mid December 2020) closed in 7 days! The day we listed our home we had two offers. When dealing with our agent (JoAnn McElfresh), she was professional and responsive, answering texts and phone calls very quickly. Our agent was very knowledgeable offering help with the staging of the home we sold and helping with remodeling ideas on our new home. Selling and buying a home can be overwhelming to say the least, but Jenkins Realtors help to make it an enjoyable experience. Thank you so much!! I highly recommend!
Greg Michael
(5 star review)
My wife and I had the pleasure of working JoAnn over five years ago when we purchased our home in Rensselaer. When it came time to sell our house we, once again, chose JoAnn to be our real estate agent. She has worked tirelessly on our behalf in a very difficult market. At last, we closed on the sale of our home and the credit goes to JoAnn. We are thankful to have gotten to know her professionally and personally and highly recommend her to anyone selling or purchasing a home.
Bob
(5 star review)
I’ve worked with JoAnn and Noelle on several real estate transactions. I’m always impressed with their professionalism and excellent communication. I highly recommend working with them!Daniel A
(5 star review)
It has a been a pleasure to work with Noelle. She has help us get in to our home even during the current health crisis. Jenkins has been amazing I can’t say enough about how awesome the were to work with.
Derek and Anthony Madson - 7/29/2020
(5 star review)
Very professional, responsive and flexible. JoAnn took care of everything for us! Highly recommend!Nickolas Hitchings
(5 star review)
JoAnn McElfresh is a sellers dream come true. She not only sold my home within days of listing with Jenkins Realty. She was able to guide me to the correct resources I needed to complete the sale of my home. Her professionalism and knowledge of real estate is truly an asset to the Rensselaer Community. The legacy of Jenkins Realty continues on with JoAnn. Her father, Larry, would be so proud....... .Connie Bailey