Diane Eddy-Low, Realtor

Great NEW building downtown

STLRealtor — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:43:30 +0000

You have to see it to believe it. Entire 10,000 sq ft building for sale. Take the freight elevator upstairs to a 5000 sq ft loft best described as an art gallery. Wide open, tall ceilings, big windows, movie screen & projector, master bedroom suite with “his and hers” bathrooms (Jacuzzi & walk in showers), restaurant quality stainless steel and granite kitchen. Main floor is 5000 square feet of essentially raw space that is ready for your imagination to run wild. Club? Office? Gym? Studio? This space is only limited by your imagination. Up front are the makings of a store, office, or your business. There is also a 5000 sq ft basement, the owners always pictured as a blues club. Private fenced lot in back, service door, loading dock, and garage door. Character, Charm, Modern amenities. This is one of the most original and spectacular buildings downtown. Owners have upgraded all of the big ticket items, roof, HVAC, 3 phase electric, tuckpointing, etc.

Selling Your Home

STLRealtor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:42:40 +0000

Selling your home can be frustrating and stressful. If your home doesn’t sell immediately then you start noticing all the flaws, then wondering how many people have seen these flaws and chose not to buy your house because of it. When your home is not quite a model home you see in a magazine then you need to come up with creative ideas to help sell your home. With more homes for sale then there are homebuyers it is important to make your house stand out compared to others that are for sale in your area. Before your house even goes on the market, you should do some staging. Sometimes this can require just removing clutter and personal touches, but sometimes it needs a complete overhaul. You want the buyer to be able to picture themselves living in the home, so it is important to make the home presentable and impersonal. If you are one of those that needs to change major furniture items, you may need to look for alternative methods to achieve this if you are not able or don’t want to pay hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars on new furnishings. Some real estate offices offer this option with furniture they move from home to home when trying to sell. You can also try to contact a local furniture store that may offer to place furniture in the home in exchange for placing promotional flyers in or near home brochures.
Once you get the house prepared, you still need to find creative ways to market the home. Post videos on your social media pages to get the word out to friends who may know others that are in the market for a new home. This is pretty standard in today’s world considering so many people are connected to social media. Instead of throwing a plain open house, create a theme or an entire event. For example, if you live in the art district around your area, try turning your home into a local artists’ gallery for the day. On a really hot day, offer fresh squeezed lemonade or ice cream. It will initially draw people in to cool off, but give them the opportunity to look at the inside of the home. If you have something unique about your home such as the architectural design or a beautiful outdoor space, you can go to the level of getting a local billboard. Not many people think to do this because they assume it costs way more than it actually does. It’s a great tool to use because it is guaranteed to have a lot of people viewing it, which can only be beneficial for the seller.

Making Home Ownership Happen

STLRealtor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:18:07 +0000

Everyone considers buying a home at some point in their lives. However, there is a lot to consider before purchasing a home. You have to ask yourself if ownership is right for you. There are an array of things that come along with buying a home that are rarely thought about by first-time buyers. From finding a realtor, getting approved for loans, looking for homes, insurance, bidding and closing, this can be an overwhelming process. There are a few steps that can help make the process a little easier.

It is very helpful to work through a realty company because they will provide the quality of service needed in the process of purchasing a new home. After finding a realty broker of your choice, criteria for selecting your home must be established. What will be your price range, or school district that you like, maybe a style of home or other things that you prefer, this should be shared at this point. The more detailed and specific your needs, the easier it may be to find your house. This step will also help to eliminate the amount houses shown to you that don’t exactly meet your requirements or needs, but better provide you with a quality selection of properties to choose from.

When you find your desired property, it is time to make an offer or bid on the house. This could be an easy or difficult task depending on the level of competition. If the seller decides to go with your bid, you must go through a closing process. Closing costs depend on the type of loan that you were approved for, as well as the amount of the property that you are purchasing. Then, there is the deposit which can be up to 20% of the selling price of the property, but once again, that depends on the type of loan that you are approved for. Also, be prepared to get the home inspected and start preparing to pay taxes on the property. Be sure to keep these expenses in mind when considering if you are ready to purchase a home.

Home ownership is a rewarding responsibility that can be made simpler with the help of a realty company. At times buying a home can seem overwhelming to consider, but with guidance and patience, it can be a reality. Follow these tips to make sure you are on the right track:

1. Find a realty broker to help you during this process.
2. Establish criteria for what your ideal home will be like to help narrow the search.
3. Work with your realtor to make an offer or bid.
4. Close the deal.
5. Take care of all fees, taxes and deposits.

Great New Property in the Central West End

STLRealtor — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:58:46 +0000

This is some description text about the property. Telling the buyers how great of a house this is, and really showing your skills as an agent. We like to show buyers and sellers how well we will market their property.

Listing Price: $500,000
Address: 1234 Euclid Ave.
City: St. Louis
State: MO
ZIP: 63108

MLS # (if any):
Square Feet: 7000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): finished

Plan for Selling your Home

STLRealtor — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:37:37 +0000

When it comes to selling your home, you can rest easy that I will do a great job and get it done properly. Here at Hermann London we specialize in creating a comprehensive marketing plan that is tailored to obtaining the specific results each of our sellers is looking for. I sell homes in this area and that and I sold over 100 homes last year for my cherished clients. It doesnt stop there though, I offer a communication plan that goes beyond the closing, you will still continue to receive information from me for years to come.