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What seven great tips Military buyers should know when PCSing to Scott Air Force Base?

 

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Hi everyone! First off if you are currently serving or have ever worn the uniform. I thank for your service. I also want to give a big shout out to the spouses! They do tireless work often after the home is purchased. Getting the kids enrolled in school, unpacking, finding the best places to shop and the list goes on and on! You work is invaluable. Thank you!

So, you have your orders in hand and your report date set. Welcome! You will love it here!

In my nearly 20 years in real estate. I have had the good fortune of helping 100’s and 100’s of military buyers’ success fully PCS to Scott Air Force Base!

With all that experience. I have come up with seven great tips Military buyers should know when PCSing to Scott.

 

1. Choose an agent who has actual experience of working with the military. And understands the time restraints that Military buyers are under to buy their home. Also make sure that you have an agent that will show you homes in the entire metro east if you like. Instead of picking an agent that wants to dictate a specific town or two that they want you to buy in! And keep in mind you want to pick an agent that has had great success in not only helping military buyers buy their home. But also, has had great success in selling military buyers’ homes. When ever that time should come for you!

 

2. After choosing the agent. You want to block time out with them on when you are coming in. And be specific. For example. You will be coming in to look for homes on Friday the 23rd and you will meet at 10 am at the McDonald’s in Swansea. Saturday you will be starting looking at 10am. Or however many days you feel you need to buy your home. Why so specific? I can’t tell you how many times I have heard of Military buyers finding out the agent they choose couldn’t or wouldn’t be able to help them the whole time after the buyers were in town! Don’t let that be you!

 

3. Military buyers want to be pre-approved before you get to Scott. By being pre-approved you’re offer will be much stronger. There by giving you a better chance of beating out other buyers who haven’t been pre-approved. Your agent should have a list of top local lenders they can send you. That also understand the military buyers needs and working with your BAH!

 

 

4. Your agent should be sending you homes that meet the criteria you have given them. That way you can start sorting out the ones that really catch your eye! And put aside the ones that don’t. That way you hit the ground running when you come into town!

 

5. I always encourage Military buyers to start doing their research too. Going to city and towns websites that they have interest in. finding out what that community has to offer. Maybe parks, biking trails, schools or what ever you might have an interest in.

 

6. Consider using google earth. Many military buyers use it not only to view subdivisions that they may want to live in. But check out parks, shopping and even the night life that particular city has to offer!

 

7. Even thought most military buyers know this. If you need to sell your current house. Make sure you have that on the market so when you buy your home here. You don’t have to rush to put your house on the market!

 

So, who do you know in the military that you could share this valuable information contained in this podcast? Maybe you’re getting ready to PCS and you know other coming here too that could use this useful information? If you live in the Metro east already. Then I know you know someone in the military that you could share this with so they can have a great experience they deserve when moving to Scott. Or you may want to give them my direct line to call or text today 618-210-2451 So, they can get started on having a great buying experience when they

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How do buyers lose out on their dream home in a hot market?

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Hi Everyone! For almost two decades now, I have helped 100’s and 100’s of sellers and buyers! Have great success in the buying and selling process!

I am passionate about helping people sort thru the ever-changing landscape of real estate!

In fact, one of the main reasons I created this channel is to give buyers and sellers not only timely, but key information. They can use to put more money in their pockets!

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So, How do buyers lose out on their dream home in a hot market. One of the ways is by the closing date they offer sellers!

First off. In a normal market. 30 days is the standard. It’s been that way for ever. It gives plenty of time for all inspections, the appraisal, underwriting and title work to get done. For buyers to have a smooth closing.

 

But in a hot market Which we have right now! Buyers might want to be more flexible on the closing date. Instead of the traditional thirty days. The closing date could range from three weeks up to five weeks or maybe even little longer. Understand sellers not only take in consideration the price in a hot market! But everything the buyer is offering!

Let me give you a quick story to explain what I mean.

Recently a home had multiple offers from buyers. Price is always important. But when the market is this hot,

Seller look at the complete package buyers our offering. To make their final decision. In this case. The first buyer. Who unfortunately picked and agent that had no experience in working in a hot market. The buyers didn’t know. They put in a strong offer. But chose a thirty day close which their agent suggested. Which is fine in a normal market. The second buyer also put in a strong offer. However, their agent had past experience in hot markets. Instead of suggesting a thirty-day close to their buyers. The agent called the listing agent and found out when the sellers wanted to close. Which happened to be in five weeks. Which the second buyers readily agreed too! Guess who got their dream home? You guessed it. The second buyers who had chosen and agent that had past experience in a sellers’ markets! Versus the first buyer who lost out on their dream home by choosing an agent that didn’t have the right experience. Maybe it was family member or a friend. Which is okay. But sadly, their hearts were broken by not getting their dream home. The good news is they did eventually buy a pretty decent home that their living in now!

Simply put. The buyer’s agent you choose can have a big impact on whether you get the home of your dreams or not!

Who do you know looking to buy in this amazing market and wants an agent that can guide them to great success in buying their dream home? Or maybe that’s you? Either way! Have them call or text my private number today at 618-210-2451! And let’s go buy the home of your dreams!

Until next time. Make it a great day!

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Is March a good time to put my home up for sale?

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Hi everyone! So, is March a good time to put your home up for sale? The answer is an emphatic YES And let me tell you the biggest reason why!

 

The military are here Now!

Notice I didn’t say they are coming! Or that they are on their way! I said they are here now! And if your house isn’t on the market. They can’t buy it!

 

Military buyers get their orders to come to Scott in March!

And understand military buyers are some of the most motivated buyers there are!

 

They have limited time to buy their home! Two or three days is very common. And that’s what they do! Buy!

Having worked 100’s and 100’s of military buyers in my almost two decades in real estate. Here are just a few of things I have learned about military buyers.

 

Scott Air Force Base is unique to almost all the bases around the country in how close homes are to the base. In most of the United States. Military bases are 30 or 40 minutes away from any type of city or town where the military can buy. So, much of the Military is already used to making a longer commute.

 

What that mean to you as a seller in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Waterloo, Columbia and most of the Metro East. You are on the Military Buyers radar. All those cities I mentioned and more. I have sold houses to the military on numerous occasions!

 

Advances in technology is changing the way the Military are buying their homes. Let me give you a quick story to explain what I mean.

 

Not too long ago a seller put their house on the market. Of course, they wanted to put it in the best light for the buyers. So, they had the carpets professionally cleaned. They hired a professional painter or handyman, not sure which, to paint a few rooms and they were ready to go!

 

They put the house on the market, on I believe a Thursday, to catch the weekend buyers. And on Friday they got their first showing from an agent asking to preview it for some buyers they were working with. The agent also wanted to take a video of the home and more pictures. The sellers said no problem.

 

The agent came and that Friday evening they received a fantastic offer from that agent. From, you guessed it, a Military buyer stationed on the east coast! I am seeing more and more military buyers taking advantage of technology that’s available to buy their home

 

So, who do you know that wants to learn even more tips to get the military buyers knocking on your door this March? Maybe even you? Have them call or text my private number at 618-210-2451 and let’s get your house on the market and sold for top dollar in the month of March!

 

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Hi everyone! Thanks so much for joining me today!

So, let’s get to todays question. Should sellers buy or sell first?

The answer to the question is to talk to a lender. If the lender says you can buy first, then that’s what most sellers do. If you must sell first. Then do that! And then buy! Let me give you two stories from past clients to help you better understand!

Buying first!

Joe and Barb were and awesome couple that wanted to buy first and then sell. They simple called their lender and found out that they could buy first! Now like most sellers. They had already had a good idea what they wanted. They had already picked out 5 or 6 homes. I suggested that they narrow it down to the top three. We went out the next day and they bought their dream home! The following week I sat down with the them at their house and there were some things that they wanted to do before they put their house on the market. Have the carpets cleaned, paint the front door, I think they also wanted to change out the kitchen countertops. It was something that they had planned on doing forever and they knew now was the time to do it! We launched their house on the market on a Wednesday. With the understanding that they would not be accepting any offers until after the open house on Saturday. That Saturday at a bout 6:30 we got and offer they absolutely loved. And I couldn’t have been happier for them! They were done with the entire buying selling process in no time!

Selling First!

Mike and Janet were another great couple I recently worked with. But in their situation, they found out from the lender that they needed to sell first. No problem! We met and talked on how they could put their house in the best light before we launched onto the market. There were some honey do items that they hired a handyman to do. Had the carpets cleaned and we were ready to launch!

They launched onto the market, I believe on a Thursday, so we again told buyers that they wouldn’t be accepting any offers until noon on that coming Sunday. Of course, buyers were able to put their offers in before then. We again ran a very successful open house on Saturday! I did suggest that they get their pre-approved that Friday so we would be ready to buy their dream home on Sunday. They also, like most sellers, had the three houses they wanted to look at and buy already saved in their search!

Sunday came. And they were blown away by the offers they got! They accepted the best one! And we then went out that Sunday evening and they bought their dream home! It was just that simple! So, when deciding if you should buy first or sell first. All you need to do is talk to your lender!

Who do you know wanting to sell now to take advantage of this hot market were having? Maybe you! Either way. Have them call or text my private number 618-210-2451 so they can have great success in selling!

Until next time! Make it a great day!

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What should buyers know in this hot hot market! Stay tuned and I will give you that answer!

Hey everyone thanks for joining me. Hey if you like what you have been seeing in these past few weeks. I plan on doing many more of these. Consider hitting the subscribe button and hitting that little bell!

With that said. Let’s talk about todays subject! What should buyers know in this hot market? Basically, it boils down to three factors.

1. “Take Action”2. Having your loan commitment3. Putting your highest and best offer in!

Let me give you three quick stories to make my point!I heard about this couple who were getting married. They found this home on a Thursday. They contacted their agent and the agent said to wait until Saturday morning. That’s a bad idea in any market. But in a hot one, it can lead to disaster. And that’s what happened. Saturday rolled around and the house was already sold. Lesson. When you see what you want! Go get it!

The next story is from a lender I know. The lender had encouraged them to take the extra time, 30 or 40 minutes, to have a stronger loan commitment letter. They chose not to take that advise and when they found the home of their dreams. Their offer was knocked out because the other buyer had a stronger loan commitment letter. In a hot market. Sellers look at the entire package. And one of them is loan commitment! Take the extra time. It’s well worth it!

The last story actually happened to a couple I was working with. We will call them Frank and Betty. I don’t want to embarrass them. They had taken action. They had their loan commitment. But they decided at the last minute not to put their best offer in. I believe they offered the seller about $ 10,000 less. Not that they didn’t think the house was worth it. Nor because they couldn’t afford it. They wanted to see if the seller would negotiate some. They got their answer. No! The sellers already had to better offers and theirs was shot down in flames! The good news is we found them another dream home and I am happy to say they our loving it!

So, what can you do to avoid these problems? Make sure the agent you hire has experience in working in hot markets. So, you can have the success you deserve!Who do you know looking to buy in this amazing market? Maybe you? A friend or a family member? Someone at your place of worship? Have them give me a call or text at 618-210-2451 today! So I can coach and guide them to getting their dream home in this hot market were in!

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Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me today on my podcast!

So, is 2020 going to be great for sellers? Well I don’t have a crystal ball and I can’t predict the future. But what I can tell you is what’s going on in the right now. In the middle of February market now! As we speak. And the market is on fire! We are seeing sellers that are taking action and putting their house on the market having great success! Getting top dollar and a fast sale. And in some cases, getting multiple offers. And that’s pretty cool! But as I said we don’t know what the future offers but here are 3 factors sellers should consider in why putting your house on the market right now makes so much sense.

 

1. More Competition

Look, there is simply going to be tons of house coming in the market in the spring. You don’t have to be in real estate to know that. But what most people don’t know is and most top agents do. It is supply and demand. So, it’s about 50/50 if there is going to be enough buyers to meet the demand. Fifty percent our going to have great success. But the fifty percent may not have the success they deserve. Their house may sit on the market a little longer or maybe much longer and that usually means price reductions and they don’t make the money they could have by taking action now.

 

2. The Economy

Look, it doesn’t matter what side of the isle you’re on. Most people agree we are having a pretty good economy. But those things also change. Whether for the entire year or for years to come. But it also can change in months. And I have seen that being in the business as long as I have. And when that happens it causes problems for sellers. Buyer aren’t’ as motivated and often they want to wait for the economy to pick up before they buy. And that’s cost sellers money whether in time or the price they get for their house.

 

3. It’s an Election Year

As in over the years I have seen time and time again it tends to bring uncertainty. Especially the closer we get to the election. Instead of looking to buy their dream home. There thinking on whose is going to get elected and what changes my occur. And uncertainty is a bad thing in the housing market. For these three factors. That is why sellers should consider putting their house on the market now!

 

So that’s what I have today. Hey, I want to be your answer guy. If you have questions about selling or buying or even investing in the Metro East. Please feel free to reach out to me!Until next week.

Have a great day!

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Should you put your house on the market in the month of February? Stay tuned and I will give you that answer.

This is Ready, Set, SOLD. The show that helps Real Estate buyers, sellers and agents in the St. Louis Metro area be more successful. I'm your host Bryan Vogt, a local Realtor, Cardinals and Blues fan and author of two Amazon number one best-selling books on real estate.

Hey everyone. Thanks for joining me today.

So, should you put your house on the market in the Metro East in the month of February? Well I can tell you from past experience, those who do have had some fantastic success of not only that top dollar but a fast sale. Let me give you three reasons why I believe this to be true.

Number 1: Low low inventory. Buyers love to buy the houses that are coming on to the market. And yes there are houses out there but unfortunately many of those have been on the market for five, six, seven, eight months and that's what buyers are looking for so by being on the market first gives you a fantastic opportunity to get your home sold fast and for top dollar.

Number 2: Military buyers. I work with countless military buyers now and in the past and I can tell you right now they are looking to buy a home. They may not physically be here yet but they'll be here shortly and they're scoping out what's available, and you want those military eyeballs on your house.

Number 3: The spring market, beating it. Now look there's nothing wrong if you want to put your house on the market in spring, most people do that's fine, but understand unless you have a specific reason that you need to be in the spring market you might want to consider the February market. Why? Because there are so many houses on the market in spring, but what sellers may not realize, is that there's not always as many buyers for the houses that are on the market. I would say over the years maybe 50/50. And those sellers that unfortunately that don't get their houses sold, oftentimes are on the market much longer than expected and usually not for the money they thought they could have gotten when they eventually sell.

So those are my three reasons why I believe getting your house on the market can be a great opportunity for sellers.

But just so you know I'm here to answer all your questions for the housing market in the Metro East wether that's buying or selling, how I could be of help, just shoot me a line wether a text, or an email I'd be glad to help out any way I can.

Thanks again for joining me and make it a great day.

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Welcome to "Ready, Set, Sold!" with your host, Bryan Vogt. Are you wanting, or even thinking, about selling your house but don't know where to start? Good thing you've found "Ready, Set, Sold!" And now, real estate broker Bryan Vogt.

Bryan Vogt: Welcome everyone and thanks for joining us. I am Bryan Vogt. I'm a local realtor in the metro east market, and I am joined today by the mayor of Shiloh, Mayor Jim Vernier. Welcome, Mayor.

Jim Vernier: Thank you, Bryan.

Bryan Vogt: This is our debut show. This is the first time that we've aired. A little background to that that I'd like to tell you about. I wrote a book this year called "Ready, Set, Sold!" "Ready, Set, Sold!" became a number one Amazon best seller. I was very happy with that, and that launched me into the ability of radio. I was approached by 1260 The Answer to do a weekly radio program about how to get your home sold for top dollar and a quick sale. So that in a small nutshell is how I'm here is doing this show. So it's going to be a weekly situation of talking about real estate, what you need to get done, the information that you need to get your house sold for top dollar and to have a quick sale.

So one of the things that came in a lot when I wrote the book, people asked me why I wrote the book. There was a lot of different reasons, but the three top reasons I would say, number one, there is so much confusion ... Jim, maybe you know this too, but when people are looking to sell their home, they get onto the TV programs. There's a zillion of them out there. But they're all based on the east coast and on the west coast. They just don't have anything really relevant to say about the St. Louis and metro east market. And many times after talking with sellers, they're just completely confused, and they've made decisions that maybe weren't the right decisions that cost them money. Sometimes they're just kind of lucky if they got it right. That was really concerning to me.

The second reason is kind of a tie into that is, we've had people that literally spent 10s and even 20 and 30 thousand dollars with making updates, making changes to their house that not only didn't give them any value back, but they had to turn around and make the updates that would give them value so they could get their house sold for top dollar in the short sale.

The third reason is, I've been doing this for a while. I've been doing this for really, actually over 16 years. One of the things that we've seen, this is your biggest asset that most people have. It just really is. It's the biggest asset they have, and we work with people that maybe life didn't go the way they planned. It just didn't work out the way they were hoping to. To sell this house is everything. It's literally how they're going to live. Maybe get some social security, but literally this is the money they have. So having that understanding, having this book available to people, that's really the goal of why I wrote the book. I've had some great success stories of people that have read it. It's an easy read. It's nice if you read the whole thing because it's not just theory, it's not just [congesture 00:03:39]. It's actually proven steps that people have used and had some great success.

So that's the reason why I wrote the book. That's what led me to the radio station, and that's kind of where this program is gonna be going to. So on a weekly situation, step by step, we're gonna be going through what you can do. If you want to get the book now, go to readysetsold.org, and that's readysetsold.org, not .com. Get the book. It's free. Simply free. Go there, get the book. It's information. It's loaded with information that has helped many, many, many past [inaudible 00:04:21] have great success. And I tell people this, and I mean this sincerely, you don't even have to use me. That's not what it's for. Get the book, read the

03/31/2018:

Kelly Etheridge: More and more sellers are getting their asking price;

Have you ever thought of a real estate career?;

Experience is great but make sure you are getting coaching and training;

Discussing my best selling book,”Agent Advantage”;

Taking a break.

Recorded at: 1260 AM The Answer, Belleville, IL;

For more information, visit http://www.BryanVogt.com or http://www.ReadySetSold.org

03/24/2018:

Joe Harnist: Don’t under insure your home;

Joe Harnist: Paying too much for insurance?;

Don’t over improve;

Joe Harnist: Experience matters when it comes to insurance;

Tip of the week: The military is here. List your home now!

Recorded at: 1260 AM The Answer, Belleville, IL;

For more information, visit http://www.BryanVogt.com or http://www.ReadySetSold.org