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Many factors affect the price, a specific house, might garner, if offered, for sale, on the real estate market. While there are both, emotional, as well as logical considerations, involved, four specific factors, generally, are the key components, which make the biggest differences, in what price, a specific home, might get, and offers, which will be presented. While there are always, competitive factors, especially how a specific property, compares, to others, for sale, in the local area, after more than a decade, as a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York. I have come to believe, 4 specific factors, are most significant and relevant. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, review, and discuss, these considerations, and why it’s important to proceed, with objectivity, and a realistic approach.

1. Overall economy, and consumer confidence: Obviously, the stronger the overall economy, and the more consumer confidence, as well belief, in a strong, sustainable employment/ job market, the more, people, might be ready, willing, and able, to pay, for a new home, of their own! Perceptions are often, far more essential, and relevant, than any other single factor/ factors!

2. Interest Rates and Real estate taxes: Overall interest rates, are the key, to mortgage rates, and obviously, the lower these rates, the lower, the monthly costs, for the homeowner. Even a somewhat minor, change in the rate, often, makes a significant difference, in the monthly expenses. In this mindset, one must consider, real estate taxes, also, because, they factor into, the overall costs, of home ownership, maintenance, etc.

3. Supply and demand: Real estate markets might be considered, Buyers Markets, Sellers Markets, and/ or neutral ones! When there are more buyers than houses on the market/ sellers, it’s a Sellers Market. When there are more sellers than those qualified buyers, looking, it becomes a Buyers Market, and when it’s somewhere, more balanced/ in – between, it’s a neutral one. Obviously, in most cases, the highest prices, occur in Sellers Markets, based on the economic concept of Supply and Demand!

4. Local market: Much of real estate, is local, in nature! Is your local area, in – demand? What are the strengths, and weaknesses? How does your area, neighborhood, location, etc, compare to other areas. Factors to consider include: safety; schools; convenience to transportation, shopping, entertainment; real estate taxes; etc.

The better one understands the actual value, as opposed to what, he wishes for, the more prepared, he will be, for the home buying, process. Will you commit to the tasks, discipline, etc?

People normally have varied tastes and lifestyles. Their way of life is usually dependent on the ideologies and principles that they uphold, thus controlling their choices on different areas. Animal-rights advocates adopt a vegetarian way of life, shunning all types of meat in their diets and living off of fruits and vegetables. Naturists or nudists choose to live their philosophies through their practices and even in the homes they live in.

Real estate caters to all sorts of niches. For most experts, the market is divided across various demographics and social beliefs and the challenge is to establish an area of real estate that will sufficiently offer the needs and requirements of each market group. Nudists are just one of the many niches that the real estate industry seeks to satisfy.

Tapping the nudist market

So far, the industry has been somewhat successful in tapping the nudist market by providing quality dwellings that are both conducive to their philosophy and favorable to other types of people who may have opposing beliefs. Originally, the practice of wearing nothing but skin in public places such as resorts, vacation homes and the like has been considered taboo but these days; people have started accepting the idea as a sound ideology. Given the rising popularity of the nudist thought, it comes as no surprise that real estate has provided a host of possibilities for naturists in terms of quality homes and dwellings.

Niche market real estate

How does one tap potential buyers for nudist real estate? The best way to start is by posting announcements and ads with various related organizations. Within their social circles, listings on appropriate houses on sale are being passed around for those who may be interested in relocating to another state such as Florida. These ads are pretty exclusive to nudist consumers but just as any other home sale, there really is no way to tell if the properties being offered are located in prime areas.

Those who chose to specialize in this specific niche market will find their hands full. Challenges include a better understanding of this type of lifestyle as well as the ability to develop areas that will welcome a radically different way of living without alienating the group from the rest of society. Clothing optional areas or locations that uphold the nudist way of thinking can only be found in select areas but that is not to say that they should be concentrated within those locations. Providing more opportunities for this group is just as important as respecting other social groups.

With the increasing popularity of naturism or nudism, real estate agents are now capable of finding a specific market niche for specialized properties. The only challenge is in how to market these homes to attract more potential buyers in a given location.

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Source by Julia Vakulenko

I’ve done it myself; taken what I thought were great listing pictures and used them for my online MLS listing. My clients thought they were fine and I thought they were just fine, until I started working as a buyer’s agent in Seattle a few years back.

I worked with over 40 different buyers a week and everyday I’d hear, “Did you see those listing pictures? There’s no way we want to see that house, it’s a dump! Does the listing agent know how bad they are?” Obviously, the listing agent didn’t spend anything on real estate photography.

My buyers would also see some great listing photos and want to get in to see the home that afternoon. We’d step inside and they’d wonder if it was the same home they saw online. They felt cheated because the pictures were nothing like the real home. (but at least the listing agent got buyers walking through the house).

It all came down to the listing pictures they saw online. That’s essential marketing for listings! Give buyers a great picture and they’ll jump inside the house that day. Give them a “do-it-yourself” picture and they’ll move onto the next home. The listing pictures make the difference, especially when you spend a few bucks on professional real estate photography!

Even when the listing pictures were better than the actual house, guess what? It still got the buyers inside! That’s your goal as a listing agent; get as many showings as possible. Professional real estate photography makes that happen.

With upwards of 80%+ of buyers looking online now, the listing photos are the first thing they’re looking at and basing their initial impressions on.

How much money in lost commissions do you think you’re missing because you won’t spend a couple hundred bucks for professional real estate photography?

If you did spend the well invested marketing dollars on some professional real estate photography…….

1. You could have more satisfied clients because the home sold faster.
2. You could have made more cash because you didn’t have to drop the sales price when the listing became stale on the market.
3. You could look like a top producer in the area because of the quicker sales, better looking listings and more satisfied clients. Your overall image is enhanced, big time!

Isn’t it funny how such a small aspect of your business can affect the whole thing? Anytime you realize how one issue affects your net profits, that’ll make you perk up, right?

Now don’t give me the excuse that it’s too expensive because it’s not. Look at it as a marketing and advertising expense because that’s exactly what it is. And real estate photography is one of the best things you can spend your marketing dollars on.

You have a couple options……..

You could grab a professional in real estate photography in your local area and offer them $50-$200 to come to your listing and take some fabulous photos. Make sure they’re top notch, have all the right equipment and understand the goal of these photos. You don’t want to pay for real estate photography that’s no better than your own.

Your other option is to go with a company like Vicaso.com who does real estate photography exclusively. Their business is listing photos for real estate agents!

You can schedule your photo shoot on their website, pay about $200 or so and get the most captivating listing photos you’ll ever see. Even if you have a crack house listed for sale, their real estate photography will make it look like a palace.

I’m telling you; don’t skimp on your real estate photography. Look at the cost as an investment. If you spent $200 on professional real estate photography and got back another $20,000 in commissions that year from faster sales, more clients, and higher listing prices, wouldn’t that be worth it? You betcha!

The real estate market is the economic sector that involves the buying and selling of infrastructure such as buildings either for residential purposes, business premises, and the industry segment. Like any business sector it is susceptible to the economic forces of supply and demand. The main people involved in this field include the owner, renter, developers, renovators, and the facilitators.

This sector has a number of characteristics that are specific to it. Real estate is durable since the buildings can last for many years while the land it stands on is indestructible. As a result the supply is composed of a large share of already pre-existing stock and a tiny percentage of new development. Thus the stock varies in price only according the deterioration, renovation, and the new development coming up.

Stock in this sector could be referred as heterogeneous since every piece is unique. All buildings are different in terms of the location they are situated in, their structure and design as well as how they are financed. Change in this field takes quite a long time. This is as a result of the long duration involved in financing and construction of new property.

The real estate has the very unique feature in terms of the buyers in this market. The property can be purchased either as an investment with the expectation of earning returns or as a consumption good with the thought of using it. Individuals could also invest in the market for both reasons whereby they use the property for a while before selling it at a profit. As a direct result of its dual nature, there is a high demand since individuals tend to over-invest in this sector.

Immobility is yet another characteristic unique to this sector. The properties as well as the land it lies on are both immobile. As a result there is no physical market place meaning one has to go to where the property is situated. Therefore this issue makes location a prime factor before investment.

The main factor in demand for property is demographic, that is the population size and growth. The demographic composition plays a huge role in determining the demand and as a result the price. The performance of the economy also affects the performance of the sector since it plays a role in the ability of investors to take loans and mortgages for financing their business ventures. Naturally, the pricing determines the level of demand in the sector.

There are a number of ways to finance investment in the real estate market from government and commercial institutions. Financial aid can be obtained from commercial banks, savings banks, mortgage brokers, life insurance companies and other financial institutions. However, the best practice still remains getting funding from your own savings.

In view of the recent real estate market crash it is best to follow some guidelines. As a buyer ensure that the price you pay for the property matters a lot as well as the ability to dispose of the purchase later down the road. If not it is advisable to downsize your mortgage to be on the safe side. As a seller, identify when it is the right time to put your property on the market in order to avoid low offers.

The scenery is better and the gentle breezes coming off the ocean are second to none, but trying to sell real estate in the Bahamas can be just as challenging as other parts of the world when the real estate market is in a slump.

During these slumps, researching to find a qualified Realtor and taking special steps to market your real estate effectively can mean the difference between property that sells at a fair price in short order, and real estate that languishes on the market, said Rachel Pinder, Principal Broker of Island Living Real Estate in Nassau.

Brenda Knowles, a broker with Island Living Real Estate, suggests property owners ask a potential Realtor these questions when considering the best person for the job:

o How are you going to market the property?

o What is the history of your company?

o What is the background/Realtor experience of your agents?

o How long have they been in the business?

o What is the current market trend?

o Do you co-broke with other real estate agencies?

o What changes do I need to make to my property to make it competitive in the current market?

In short, sellers should find out how the Realtor intends to market their property, Knowles said. There are several marketing standards most Realtors employ when listing properties, so getting to the options that set one Realtor apart from all the others is paramount.

It is important to remember that the best marketing plan can only do so much; an owner should take the advice of their real estate agent to make their property look its best, Pinder said.

“It seems to go against common sense to put money into a home you’re trying to sell, but as many TV shows on the subject prove, you really can get a better price for your home by putting a little bit of money into making it appealing to a broad spectrum of potential home buyers,” she said.

Here are some easy and relatively inexpensive tips:

o Make sure the house is freshly painted in neutral colors.

o Remove personal items, such as family photos.

o Make minor repairs- patch holes in walls, fix cracked tiles, replace cracked windows, etc.

o Get rid of clutter, inside and outside

o Clean, clean, clean

o Give your front entrance curb appeal by adding colorful flowers.

Another tip to remember is to price the property right.

“Don’t try to over-price your home in a down market,” Pinder said. “It won’t sell.”

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