Louisville, KY Real Estate Podcast with JP Pirtle

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a Louisville home? Get a full home search,  Selling your Louisville home? Get a free Home Value Report  Hey everyone, thanks for checking out our blog. Today we are going to give you a Louisville market update, comparing the market statistics through May of 2015 with the numbers through May of 2014. The market is still red hot right now. We are seeing improvements in the market nearly across the board. Here are the latest numbers, through May 2015, which we are going to compare to the numbers we saw this time last year: We had 5,700 homes on the market, which is down considerably from the 6,800 we had in May 2014. The absorption rate is down a full point in the last year, and has dropped from 5.58 to 4.54.The average sale price in Louisville is way up from the $179,000 we saw last year, and currently sits at $198,000.The average days on market are down as well, dropping by 5 days in the past year. The number of homes sold was up from May 2014. Last year, we sold 1,400 homes, and this year we sold 1,500. One final thing to note is that interest rates are still incredibly low, but have jumped a little above 4%. If you've been looking to purchase a home with an affordable rate, your window may be closing. If you have any question for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a Louisville home? Get a full home search,   Selling your Louisville home? Get a free Home Value Report  I'm here today to provide you with a brief real estate market update for the Louisville area in April of 2015. Hopefully, you can use this information to your advantage when you're buying or selling this year. There are approximately 5,500 homes on the market, compared to 6,600 we had last yearAbsorption rate is currently 4.46 monthsAverage sales price is $195,000, which is up by almost $25,000 this yearOur average days on market is sitting at 107, which is similar to last year1,356 homes sold in AprilInterest rates are sitting at 3.65%, so it is a very, very good time to buy a home Overall, we're in a seller's market with low inventory, so it's a great time to sell your home for top dollar. However, it's also a good time to buy a home because interest rates are incredibly low and this is going to significantly increase your buying power. If there is anything else I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to contact me!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a Louisville home? Get a full home search,   Selling your Louisville home? Get a free Home Value Report  Hello, and welcome back! Today, we need your help! We are looking to hire a property manager and a Director of First Impressions IMMEDIATELY!  The ideal candidates are high-energy, high-character, positive, and enthusiastic people who want to be a part of a successful team! We're looking for someone who has experience with property management, so they can help manage our houses and apartments at a high level! The director of first impressions will handle everyone who comes through our doors, will take calls, and will take care of multiple tasks around the office. It's a fast-paced, high-energy job that will keep you busy from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave. We offer a guaranteed weekly salary and a guaranteed monthly bonus! The job will pay around $35,000 a year to start, but there is a lot of potential for growth. Eventually, you'll earn paid vacations, paid sick days, and paid holidays as well. If you or anyone you know is looking for a more rewarding career, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Shoot us an email with an attached resume to [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a Louisville home? Get a full home search,  Selling your Louisville home? Get a free Home Value Report   Today, I want to give you a quick update of where the Louisville real estate market is heading! Right now, there are 5,296 active listings, which is quite low considering we had 6,271 homes on the market this time last year. The absorption rate is only about 4.3 months of inventory, which means the market is very favorable for sellers! The average sale price is about $186,500 - last year, it was only it was only $165,700. The average days on market has also improved, as homes are selling in 107 days as opposed to 121 days last year. We sold 1,163 homes this March, while last year we only sold about 1,049! Even better: interest rates are still as low as 3.5% for a 30-year fixed mortgage with no closing costs. What does all of this information mean for you? Well, broadly, it means our market is still growing! Conditions continue to improve in the Louisville area, which is great news for buyers and sellers alike. If you have any questions about how you can take advantage of these conditions, give us a call. We would love to hear from you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a Louisville home? Get a full home search, Selling your Louisville home? Get a free Home Value Report The Louisville real estate market is finally warming up, and so is the weather. However, I'm here to tell you that we need more real estate agents on our team. Here are a few reasons why you should join our team: We spend a lot of money on advertising every year to create name recognition.We have guaranteed leads, so you will not have to spend time searching for work, and we have a lead management platform that helps immensely with this process.Our training program is one of the best in America. You will be set up to succeed from day #1. We have full time administrative help, which will allow you to do what you do best.You can work with buyers and sellers if you would like to.We're not a large, national company, so we don't charge any royalty fees. We offer aggressive commission splits, which we believe to be some of the best in the business.We offer a guaranteed income to some when they start a new business, because the first few months can be tough both physically and financially.You can create your own schedule, allowing you to live your life as you would like to. Our goal is to find hard-working people who want to make a career out of real estate. You need to be a licensed real estate agent, and we would like motivated individuals that could grow into a young company. Please contact us soon, we look forward to hearing from you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a Louisville home? Get a full home search,  Selling your Louisville home? Get a free Home Value Report  Although it's still cold and snowy outside, the Louisville real estate market is starting to heat up, and spring is only 20 days away! Last year was a record-breaking one, and we're expecting 2015 to be even better. In fact, this past January was the best we've ever had in our market! Why is the market so hot, you ask? Inventory is incredibly low, with approximately 5,550 homes on the Louisville market. Additionally, 30-year fixed interest rates are hovering around 3.75%, and the fact that they will likely rise this year has brought many buyers to the market! All of these great conditions make for a market that is beneficial to buyers and sellers alike. We're thinking this year is going to be one of the best years we've seen in a long period of time. If you're on the fence about entering the market, now is the time to get off it and make your move. Conditions like this don't come around often, so we suggest you take advantage of them!  Thanks for your time today. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would be pleased to assist you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } There are many great Louisville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (502) 458-2722 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. We want to take just a minute of your time to give you a quick Louisville market snapshot. This year has been Dream J.P. Pirtle Realtors' best to date. Every month of 2014 has yielded strong sales. This wouldn't be possible without the great clients we've worked with and the referrals people have sent our way. For that, we wanted to say THANKS. You're the reason we're able to get better with each transaction. Right now, inventory is stable and rates are low. At this time last year, many people were expecting rates to rise. However, rates are lower now than they were in 2013. There are a lot of buyers AND sellers out there, making for a robust Louisville market. The best part? It's looking like 2015 is going to be another great year! We wanted to take the time today to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! We live in a great country with many opportunities - that's why it's important to count our blessings, not our troubles. We're very thankful for the many people who trust us to handle their real estate transactions, it means the world to us. We're also thankful for each other; our team is a tight-knit group that has found success because of  it. Lastly, we're always hiring here at J.P. Pirtle Realtors. We're always looking for independent real estate agents, as well as team members with their real estate licenses. If you want to work hard, work for yourself, and have an unlimited income, you should give us a call. Thanks for stopping by our blog! We hope to see you soon!

There are many great Louisville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (502) 458-2722 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. The Dream J.P. Pirtle Team is looking for a motivated, hard-working agents to join our team. Here are some reasons our team may be a good fit for you. Guaranteed 3 Month Income: We realize that the first 3 months can be very hard for most agents. So, for the right people we offer a 3 month guaranteed income program. Marketing: We spend tens of thousands of dollars a year promoting our company and our listings. We recognize how important it is to get our agents name recognition, so we spend a lot of money trying to do just that.Guaranteed leads: Last month alone we generated over 800 leads between buyers and sellers. This year we're projected to sell over 320 homes - because of our success, we need some help in providing top-notch service to our clients.Training: We have a fantastic national trainer who is very hands on. He's still in the business, as he owns his own company and continues to work with buyers and sellers.Full-time administrative help: Our team includes a lead, a closing, and a listing manager to help guide you through whatever process you may need help with. We don't charge royal fees, desk fees, or monthly fees, so you can enjoy the help without having to pay for it.We pay for your personal marketing: Your personal marketing is part of the package when you join our team. You can work with buyers and sellers alike: Most teams only allow you to work with buyers when starting out. We allow our agents to work with sellers because we recognize you need experience with both to be successful.Great commissions: We feel our commission splits are among the highest in the industry.You still have a life: The purpose of life is to enjoy it - not work all the time. We don't have set hours or a set schedule. We allow you to work from home as well as here in the office. Our lead management system is one of the best out there, which means you can work leads from anywhere an internet connection is available. If you or anyone you know is trying to enter the world of real estate, give us a call. We are looking to hire two hard-working, motivated, and personable agents to help us continue our success. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

There are many great Louisville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (502) 458-2722 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. We wanted to take the time today to give a heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who have worked with us in the past or are working with us now. In the real estate industry there's no such thing as wages or salaries - we have to sell to survive. Without your business and loyalty, we would not be able to make it; you support us and our families by trusting us with your real estate needs. For that, we are truly thankful. We thought we'd use this time to tell you how much it all means to us. Referrals are the lifeblood of our business, so if you know anyone looking to buy or sell, please keep us in mind. Thanks for the continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

There are many great Louisville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (502) 458-2722 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. When deciding you want to move out of your current home, the question often comes to mind: "Should I sell it or rent it out?" In our opinion, it's often better to sell the property. Here's 2 reasons why: Look at the numbers: You need to make sure your principal payment is no more that 60%. If you think you can rent your home for $1000 a month, your principle payment should be around $500, $600 maximum. You need to account for expenses such as taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs, vacancy, marketing, and managing.Money in the bank: Prepare to get your home back in much worse condition than when you started renting it out. We've seen homes that need as much as $15,000 worth of repairs. Even if the repairs aren't that expensive, you're unlikely to get as much as you would have if you sold it years ago.All in all, it's better to sell your home than to rent it. Tenants are unpredictable and can often cause more problems than it's worth. However, if you have the right financial situation and a temperament for renting houses, there is no reason you shouldn't. Renting isn't for everyone, but if you are up to the challenge you should do it. If you want any further advice on the issue, we'd be happy to talk. Give us a call or shoot us an email for some tips on your particular situation.