Mark Horan P.A. “The Resident Chef’s Blog”

We are pleased to announce a new feature included in our ResidentTeam website. The application eRealAnalyzer^TM has been added to all listings being exported to eRealInvestor.com!

“Analyze” buttons have been added to listings that are being exported to eRealInvestor.com, just below the “Tell Me More” button on the listing detail page. Learn more below…

eRealInvestor’s “one click away” financial analysis solution, eRealAnalyzer^TM, enables prospective buyers to perform financial analysis without having to create a spreadsheet. eRealAnalyzer^TM provides an intuitive, graphical interface that enables buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals to easily view different ownership scenarios, such as “live in,” “rent,” or “re-sell,” with assumptions for down payment, interest rate, property taxes, potential rent, property appreciation, and many other key variables. With eRealAnalyzer^TM, prospective buyers can view up to 14 graphs, including not only what their cash flow and payments will be, but also how much equity they will accrue over 10, 15, and 20 year periods under different appreciation scenarios.

At the bottom of the more info page, you will find the yellow eRealInvestor^TM Analyze button section.

This is a great tool for Homeowners and investors. Visit http://www.residentteam.com/ today and try it out!

The Resident Team is getting a bus to tour REO’s, Bank owned foreclosed properties. This trip will be for serious buyers who are looking for a great deal. We will be touring properties that are below appaised value. This is a rolling open house tour.There are some really great deals in our market. So, join the fun and get on the bus!

Seats will be granted by  RSVP only. The maximum in each party can only be two because of seats available. At lease one person in each party must be pre qualified for a mortgage with our lender, or show proof of funds if cash is to be used.

The tour will be on Saturday April 26, 2008. Breakfast will be provided by “The Resident Chef” at 9:00am and the bus will depart at 10:00am. We will leave on time.

All participants cannot be working with any other Real Estate agent and or Company. By being on the bus, you will be represented by The Resident Team.

The tour will return at 3:00pm.

You may RSVP to this email, or call Mark at 407-301-0312 for more details.

The Resident Team
Keller Williams Realty
Phone: 407-301-0312
Email: markhoran@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Website: www.ResidentTeam.com

Smart House Hunting
Serious house hunting can leave you worn out and confused at the end of the day. It is hard to remember which house had the great back yard and kitchen and which one you ruled out because of inadequate storage space. Some of the houses you visited looked familiar–like maybe you had seen them before. How can you conserve energy and keep it all straight?

The first step is to find a real estate agent who knows the area well and will only show you homes that meet your criteria. Next you should acquire a small note pad in order to keep a record of the homes you visit. Note the address, style and exterior color, as well as something distinctive about the house that will trigger your memory. Make a special note if a house has real possibilities. Jot down important pluses and minuses of each property and share this information with your real estate agent. This will help you to narrow down the houses so that you can focus on your favorites.
Read this online and get more information: Smart House Hunting

For a Real Estate Agent That will help you remember, Contact Mark Horan “The Resident Chef” He will not waste time in trying to find you your next home.

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When working with a new buyer, I usually like to sit down with them and ask a number of questions. It is important that I fully understand what kind of property you are looking for and the approximate budget that you have for your new home. I am a commissioned professional and the more expensive the home, the more commission earned. This does not influence my representation at all. I will not let a buyer enter into a purchase agreement if what I have learned in the interview process is that the price of the home will cause my client a financial hardship. The interview process also lets me inform my new buyers on how I will be representing them. That way both parties have a clear understanding what is expected of each of us in the search for their new home.
It is important that my buyers be as clear as possible about their needs so that I may find the right home, in the right area, and at the right price. Clear communication eliminates wasted time and effort.

A fun smooth purchase is how clients for life is earned.

Realtors Please Enter Your Listings Completely. Currently because of the market shift I am working more and more with buyers. When I am running a property search for my prospective buyers I am finding vital information omitted by just plain laziness. My client wants a two story home, a specific that is vitally important. When I run my search, I don’t get all of the two story properties on the market because the lazy Realtors that entered some of the listings just use auto load from the tax collector. Two story homes have to be inputted. The same is true with single story homes.

Next is the home type, weather it’s manufactured home or not. This information is also vital.

Some sort of description is also necessary.

For my last issue, pictures. Take good and many pictures. Consumers want to see the home.

As a Realtor when we take a listing, it is our ethical obligation to market our sellers homes as completely as possible. Take some pride in yourself and your profession to do the best job that can be possibly done.

Why do sellers think they don’t need a professional; to help them sell their home. It’s the lazy Realtors that created that misnomer.

Why do sellers think Realtors are over paid, many of the are lazy and they are over paid.

Your profession deserves better! So does your seller.

Complete professional listings sell. Buyers make their first impressing with the photos. Realtors are searching for properties and need complete information.

Why be lazy, don’t you need the money?

The Realtor Chef

The Recipe for a Great Deal, Bank Owned Properties in Kissimmee/St. Cloud Fl. Currently there are 213 active listings in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud Florida. There are currently 68 listings that have contracts and are ready to be closed on. If you are in the market for a new home, and you want the lowest price. Bank Owned Properties are currently the best deal in town.

Come check out our website and see what’s cooking in Central Florida. We have some of the best deals on our site for immediate purchase. These are not old! It’s what is fresh and on special today! Bring you appetite and your mortgage pre approval letter, and gobble up these deals!

Visit   www.residentteam.com

Saint Cloud, Florida Bank Owned The Resident Foreclosure Of The Week 3/1/2008

2950 ELBIB DR, SAINT CLOUD 34772

Bank owned property being sold in as-is condition. Home is on a nice corner lot, interior needs new carpet due to stains, and has a couple of small holes in living room wall where previous owner tried some do it himself wiring. Overall nice house with view of a pond. community comes with a pool and play ground. Bank wants offers, so let’s make a deal.

$159,900

To set an appointment, or to get more information contact The Resident Team at 407-301-0312.

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Saint Cloud, Florida Bank Owned The Resident Foreclosure Of The Week 3/1/2008

Kissimmee, Florida Bank Owned The Resident Foreclosure Of The Week

1761 POMPANO DR, KISSIMMEE, 34759

2,818 Square Foot Two Story Home

$119,920

Permission has been granted to post this listing.

MLS#O4800083

For a list of all Bank Owned Properties Call Mark @ 407-301-0312. WE can Help!

Kissimmee and Saint Cloud, Florida Bank Owned Property of The Week 2-13-08.

Kissimmee, Florida Bank Owned The Resident Foreclosure Of The Week

1900 Fairway Loop Kissimmee, Florida 34746

1,864 Square Feet on a Golf Course

$189,900

MLS # S4633422

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To set an appointment, or to get more information contact me at 407-301-0312.

It seems Countrywide Financial Corp. is actually trying to help their homeowners with sub prime loans. Inman reports today that Countrywide has teamed with ACORN, or the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. They are using a partnership with ACORN to consult with homeowners to avoid Foreclosure.

Homeowners are advised to call Countrywide’s Home Retention Division directly at 800-669-6650, or the ACORN Housing call center at 866-672-2676.

The two are trying to help homeowners through short-term repayment plans or loan modifications including capitalization of arrearages, interest-rate freezes or rollbacks, and interest-rate reductions.

If you need help with your Countrywide Mortgage Give them a call. See if they can help you keep your current home.