Living the St. Louis Metro East Lifestyle with Bryan Vogt

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Bryan Vogt here! If you love historic homes as I do then the street you will want to live on is St Louis Street in Edwardsville. It has over 50 homes to die for! The first home on the street was built way back in 1809 by John Lusk. It was one of the most prestigious sections of all of Edwardsville in the 1800s and nothing has changed that in the 21st century! In the beginning, it was considered the place for the most prominent residence to live. But initially, you could only build on the south side of the street. But in 1883 Judge Joseph Gillespie decided to divide the land on the north side and sell it. The lots weren’t as large as the south side, but the homes were just as beautiful. While there were many architectural styles built on the street. The Queen Anne style was the most popular.

If you are looking to live back in time, but with all the modern conveniences of today. Then give me a call today I would love to help you purchase a one-of-a-kind stunning home!

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Bryan Vogt here, and I'm in Troy, Illinois. I have to be where my sister lives and she absolutely loves it here with her family. They've been here for like 20, 25 years. We're in Tritownship Park in Troy and this place is beautiful. It has an amazing pavilion, it has walking paths, it has a lake, it has a bridge-over lake, it's just something you have to see to believe.

With Troy, it also has some amazing homes. I mean gigantic home with large acreage. and it also has Triad High School which is amazing. It's well known throughout the community for excellence in its schooling and with the kids. If you are looking for a place for you and your family to live, then check-out Troy Illinois today.

Is the best time to sell now or would next month be better?

Bryan Vogt here. Are we at the top of the market? Yes! Could the next month be better? Maybe or maybe not! If there is one thing I have learned in the past year and a half is things can change on a dime. And real estate is no exception! Because of that, I am a very big believer in working with the knowns. And I know right now we have an amazing market for sellers.

What could change? There are three main factors that could shift this ever-changing market quickly!

1. A rise in interest rates. We have had historic low-interest rates for a long long time. And there are plenty of experts that are surprised they have not already gone up. If they do that is going to limit the buyers buying power and more likely keep prices from rising. And depending on the increase we could even see sellers lowering prices to sell!

2. Concerns about inflation. With the amount of money, the government has put back into the economy. More than a few experts are concerned about inflation. Whether that will happen or not no one knows for sure. But if inflation should raise its ugly head it could affect the overall buying power of buyers for everything including the amount they can pay for your house!

3. Were opening up virtually everything in the month of June. Yeah!! However, it would be hard not to believe that the market wouldn’t open up also increases the competition. And with more competition. The price is usually the first thing to go!

Note Since I am constantly researching the market and going over data to give you and my clients the most current and accurate information on this ever-changing market. If you own an Executive home, especially houses in the 400’s all the way up to the million marks. You should take action now. The research shows that these houses are staying on the market a little longer than just a month or two ago. And if any of three factors I laid out. Interest rates, inflation, or more competition should rise it would affect these homes more negatively than lower-priced houses.

However, that is not where we’re at now. Right now, we are at the top of the market as for as I know, or for that matter, anyone knows! If you are looking to get top dollar and a fast sale with the least amount of hassles then call me today at 618-210-2451 and let’s get started now!

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Bryan Vogt here. Whether young or old! Parks are great places to just get away from the everyday hustle of life and just relax and fun! And in our community, we have some amazing parks to do just that! On the real estate side having sold countless homes in the metro-east. I can tell you buyers just don’t buy homes they communities and if there is a park nearby. That often can be a deciding factor on what home they choose!

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What are 3 great reasons to live in Fairview Heights?

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The solution for sellers wanting to sell! But afraid they won’t find a home to move into!

Bryan Vogt here! It is no secret by now to anyone of how great a market was in! With historic low inventory coupled with amazingly low-interest rates the time to sell your house is now! However, that creates a problem for many homeowners when it comes to buying their new homes. I hear it from everywhere. Sellers want to cash in but they're afraid they won’t find a home to move to. If that’s you! Then here are 3 powerful and proven ways you can still take advantage of this crazy market and have the confidence in finding your new home!

But before I begin. If you can buy without selling your house, then you have the best of both worlds. And if you’re not sure I highly encourage you to talk to a top professional local lender to find out. I know many people who have and were pleasantly surprised!

And in this market, it is a must your select an agent that has worked hot markets in the past! They will not only dramatically increase your chances of success but also drastically reduce the level of frustration when it comes to buying in this crazy market.

So, let’s begin!

1. When you meet with your agent. Let them know what your needs are in the next home you buy and have them do a search with you on the MLS of homes that meet your criteria. Now you may not be able to buy them now, but it will give you the confidence that there will be homes available after you cash in on the sale of your house!

2. Considering asking the buyers for a lease back option of 30 days or maybe 60 days. In this market, you will probably get it. That way you can still stay in your house while you’re buying your next one!

3. And this by far is the most popular for most sellers. Considering moving in with friends or relatives until you buy your next home. This is what most sellers have been doing for quite some time. Understand is the market has been hot for years. I grant you not as crazy as this. And because of that sellers have not been accepting any kind of contingency for years and I expect that trend to continue for years to come!

These three proven ways can let sellers take advantage of this amazing market we are in! And still have the confidence of being able to buy their next home!

If you looking to sell now, then give me a call today at 618-210-2451 and I will be glad to share even more tips on how you can sell and buy in today’s market with the least amount of hassles!

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Bryan Vogt here!

Who doesn’t like ice cream? If you don’t, we can’t be friends! All kidding aside our area is blessed with an amazing assortment of ice cream stands but with Summer fast approaching! Barring another snowstorm. Here are my 3 pics for delicious ice cream!

# 1 I Scream u Scream! Located in O’Fallon is fast becoming the place to go for amazing ice cream not just in O’Fallon but the entire area. Having sold countless homes in O’Fallon it is rare for me not to see a crowd there every time I drive by! With their soft and hard serve ice cream to their amazing specialty items such as. The Brownie Marshmallow Crunch has hot fudge, marshmallows, with brownie and Oreo pieces! That will put you in ice cream heaven! And there are close to fifteen hundred followers on Facebook that would agree with me!

#2 White Cottage. Located in Belleville Illinois it has been around for close to 75 years! Serving not only scrumptious ice cream delights! Such as banana split and chocolate sundaes! But specialty ice creams such as their Jalapeno Popper Sundae with jalapeno ice cream, raspberry sauce, and cheesecake bites. Hey, don’t knock it till you try it! But not only do they have incredible ice cream. They also serve a mean hamburger with all the fixings along with an amazing catfish plate. With over seven thousand likes on Facebook, this is the place to go for amazing ice cream and great food, at an affordable price!

#3 Dairy Haven. Located in Caseyville Illinois has been around for over 65 years which says volumes about the quality of their ice cream and service. Their customer loyalty is second to none because every year when they open for the season. Countless customers thru out the area are seen posting their pics on Facebook with Dairy Havens specialty. Orange sherbet! Speaking of Facebook, they have over 11,000 likes giving you even more evidence of how great their ice cream is!

These are just three amazing places to cool down on our hot summer days. I hope you make a trip to any one of these fabulous places this weekend. Or maybe do all three! I know you will love it!

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Bryan Vogt here!

One of the questions I get from friends and people I meet at open houses. Is how can I have success in buying in the crazy market we're in? So today I want to answer that!

I am constantly hearing of heartbreaking case studies of buyers losing out 6,7, or even 10 times on homes that they are dying to get! Some to the point of just giving up! If that’s you or if you’re just starting the process and are concerned if you will have the success that you deserve. Then Let me give you the #1 tip that you need to know in today’s market to have success!

Hire a professional agent that has experience in working in hot markets like these! Period!

Look there a lot of new agents on the block that has never worked in a hot market. And yes, there are plenty of seasoned agents out there that are still advising buyers the same way the market was 2 or 3 years ago. And some agents on how the market was 10 years ago! That’s not the market we're in!

So how do you select an agent with the experience that you need in today’s hot market? Here are three simple questions to ask!

1. Do they offer buyers the opportunity to use an acceleration clause for their offers? An acceleration clause is a powerful tool that puts limits on how much a buyer is willing to pay but also can destroy the competition! It also can be used for the appraisal. The good news is that most appraisers have kept up with the new market. It’s rare but if you find one who hasn’t you can still be sure to get your dream home with the acceleration clause!

2. How can you as an agent advise me on how to offer the best terms to the seller for success? This is probably in my professional opinion the most important part of the whole offer! Let me repeat that! I have seen more buyers lose out on terms rather than price. I am not saying you never can lose out on price. But how the offer is structured to handle the appraisal, inspections, earnest money, closing dates, and the list goes on. Often times is more important to the seller than price! A quick case study: A buyer who was in competition with other buyers. Used the acceleration clause and that definitely helped them with their offer. But it was how the buyer’s agent structured the terms that were the deciding factor! Not the price! That is how important terms are in this market!

3. Do they have access to off-market homes? These are homes that may be coming to market in the next two or three weeks or longer. But they can be purchased now! That can be a huge advantage to you as a buyer for an agent that offers that! It is a great way to beat out the competition!

Of course, with all these things we have talked about, nothing is 100%. But by asking these three simple questions to find an experienced agent for this hot market. Can save you countless days and weeks of frustration and heartbreak When buying a home.

Are you a concerned buyer that is just starting the process or one who had been beaten up one too many times in today’s new market? Give me a call today on my direct line 618-210-2451 and let’s talk about how you can beat out the competition in today’s market!

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Hi Bryan Vogt, here. 

Considering For sale by owner in the crazy market? Then this is a MUST watch episode before you decide!

Bryan Vogt here. In this crazy market were in if you’re considering selling your house on your own. Then make sure you know these 3 things before you decide. And before I go on. I want to let you know about this insane crazy market we're in. In the upcoming weeks, I plan on doing a series of episodes for buyers and sellers so they can have the success they deserve in the new market! With that said. If you’re considering going it alone! Let talk about the three things you need to know before you decide. Which are Price, Exposure, And Security

Let’s dig deeper into each one, shall we!

#1 Price: How are you going to know what the price is for your house unless you have a professional run a comprehensive CMA? Not only to make sure you’re not pricing your house out of the market but more importantly, you’re not leaving money on the table. And I m not talking about a few thousand dollars I am talking about tens of thousands of dollars left on the table for the new owners to swoop up!

Let me share with you just one quick case study out of many, to make my point! A for sale by owner sold their house for 120,000 in this amazing market! And by all accounts, they were incredibly happy. Until they saw their neighbors Considering selling your own house in this crazy market.? Then this is a MUST watch before you decide!

hire a professional agent that listed their house for 150 thousand dollars and not only sold it fast but got over the asking price! And it wasn’t as nice as their house That is over 30 thousand dollars for sale by owners left on the table. And that’s just one case study! There are case studies out there for even more than that! Especially when we’re talking about for sale by owners selling their executive homes!

#2 Exposure Simply put you if you are selling your house yourself, not enough people are going to know about it. Period. Without having professional agent expertise on marketing and pricing strategies to fully optimize your exposure to the greatest amount of buyers so you can cash in on your home!

#3 Security. If the buyer feels they have been wronged during or after the sale. Guess who there going to go after? YOU However if you have a professional agent in your corner. Who are they going to go after? Them! That’s why agents shoulder the expense of carrying specific insurance for just that reason should it arise! So, you don’t have to!

If you do decide to go it alone, you probably will be able to sell it. However, you have to decide if you’re willing to leave potentially 10’s of thousands of dollars on the table. Bet that you can market better than the professionals, and hope no buyers decide to come after you before or after the sale. Then I wish you all the best. But if you’re not 100 percent sure you want to go it alone for you and your family. Then I highly encourage you to give me a call on my direct line at (618) 210-2451 and let’s just talk about how we can have your cash in with the least amount of hassles in this new market!

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Hi Everyone,

All most everyone has heard about the success sellers are having in this amazing market.

With the historic low-interest rates, coupled with a record-low inventory.

The Sellers I work with and others I have seen can have an open house on a Saturday or Sunday and be reviewing their offers on a Sunday or Monday night! Deciding on which offer to choose from!

But what many sellers that didn’t have success the first, second, or even the third time they tried to sell don’t know. That those sellers that are putting their homes back on the market or hitting it out of the ballpark too! I am talking about sellers from years ago to sellers who couldn’t sell last month are having tremendous success!

I understand many of the sellers that didn’t have success selling unfortunately probably picked the wrong real estate agent that didn’t have the knowledge or systems to properly market the home the first time.

But those sellers that do make a change or having great success! How much success?

Let me give you just a few case studies of the countless sellers that blew it out of the water this time around!

A home in the past that didn’t sell for 100 thousand after being on the market for 6 long months Sold in this market within days and for 120 thousand dollars. You talk about putting more money in the pockets of the sellers.

Another case study a homeowner that didn’t sell at 250 thousand a month ago. Got the proper marketing and they sold for close to 300 thousand a month later! You talk about a happy seller!

Another seller in the 150 thousand range. Reentered the market and got close to 175 thousand in a very short time.

And the case studies go on and on!

If you haven’t had the success you deserved selling in the past. Whether that was years ago or even days ago. You owe it to yourself and your family to get the marketing your house needs. So, you can enjoy the success you deserve!

If you are someone you know didn’t have success in selling in the past. And wants to have the success that they deserve in this new market. Then have them drop me a line. I will be glad to do a free comprehensive CMA so they can see what their home is worth, most sellers are pleasantly surprised. And show them a proven system that gets homes sold that didn’t sell in the past for Top dollar and a fast sale!

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