Selling Real Estate Can Be Quite Profitable If Done Right

A lot of sellers in real estate want to move their homes as quickly as possible and for as much as possible. Because they're always in a rush, they neglect to do the little things that make their homes appealing to buyers. Find out what you may be neglecting to do in this article and take steps to fix it.

If you are trying to sell a home, it is important that you market for home in all sorts of avenues. If you only advertise through a for sale sign, you will find it very difficult to sell your home. Make sure you advertise on the internet, in newspapers and through other creative avenues.

Before selling your home, think about changing the toilets and toilet seats throughout the bathrooms in your home. It makes a potential buyer feel better knowing that they are using a toilet that no one else has ever used. Also, make the toilet seat an attractive one. This can make the bathroom attractive.

When selling your home, have a real estate appraisal done before you meet with a realtor. An appraiser uses some of the same information that a real estate agent does, but is an independent assessor of value. An appraiser can give you a reasonable idea of what you can expect for your home, as well as show you proof of his or her findings.

Many people who are looking for homes look at the back and front yards as an extension of the house. If you do not take good care of them, buyers are less likely to take an interest in your home. They may assume you do not take good care of your house and that there may be hidden issues and problems.

If you are working with a home seller personally, do not let him or her in on any information about your move. This information could be used against you in negotiations that are held in the future. If they know about how anxious you are to get into the home, they are less likely to come down on the asking price.

As a home-seller in the real estate market, it's not about what you want or need, whatsoever. It's all about the buyer. Learning how to placate and cater to buyers, will ensure that you can move property in any market and in any condition. Follow the tips here and you'll find out how to efficiently move your property.

For more information on selling your home, especially if you are located in the Woodbury MN real estate market, please make sure to visit www.KimZiton.com.

Woodbury Area REALTOR Awarded “2011 Super Real Estate Agent”

Keller Williams is proud to announce that Kim Ziton has been named one of “2011 Super Real Estate Agents”, by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business, and Crescendo Business Services (the programs independent quantitative marketing company based in Eagan).  The list of Super Real Estate Agents this year represents 574, some of the best in the industry, as Minnesota is home to over 23,000 real estate agents.  Super Real Estate Agents receiving this distinction represent fewer than 4% of all licensed real estate agents in Minnesota.

More than 120,000 members of the Twin Cities community identify individuals from various groups that have an opportunity to make a nomination, including recent homebuyers, sellers, metropolitan mortgage and title companies and past Super Real Estate agents.  The grading used to nominate a real estate agent is based on nine criteria: integrity, market knowledge, closing preparation, communication, customer service, negotiation skills, finding the right home, marketing of a home, and overall satisfaction.  The sales volume of an agent does not play a role in the selection process.
Nominees are scored, screened for disciplinary actions and reviewed by a distinguished panel of real estate industry leaders to come up with the annual list.  

More than half of all nominators of the Super Agents indicated that personal integrity was the number one attribute they look for in selecting an agent.

For more information, please go to http://www.superrealestateagents.com

To visit Kim's website, please visit http://www.kimziton.com/

Woodbury Area REALTOR Awarded “2011 Super Real Estate Agent”

Keller Williams is proud to announce that Kim Ziton has been named one of “2011 Super Real Estate Agents”, by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business, and Crescendo Business Services (the programs independent quantitative marketing company based in Eagan).  The list of Super Real Estate Agents this year represents 574, some of the best in the industry, as Minnesota is home to over 23,000 real estate agents.  Super Real Estate Agents receiving this distinction represent fewer than 4% of all licensed real estate agents in Minnesota.

More than 120,000 members of the Twin Cities community identify individuals from various groups that have an opportunity to make a nomination, including recent homebuyers, sellers, metropolitan mortgage and title companies and past Super Real Estate agents.  The grading used to nominate a real estate agent is based on nine criteria: integrity, market knowledge, closing preparation, communication, customer service, negotiation skills, finding the right home, marketing of a home, and overall satisfaction.  The sales volume of an agent does not play a role in the selection process.
Nominees are scored, screened for disciplinary actions and reviewed by a distinguished panel of real estate industry leaders to come up with the annual list.  

More than half of all nominators of the Super Agents indicated that personal integrity was the number one attribute they look for in selecting an agent.

For more information, please go to http://www.superrealestateagents.com

To visit Kim's website, please visit http://www.kimziton.com/

Woodbury Area REALTOR Awarded “2011 Super Real Estate Agent”

Keller Williams is proud to announce that Kim Ziton has been named one of “2011 Super Real Estate Agents”, by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business, and Crescendo Business Services (the programs independent quantitative marketing company based in Eagan).  The list of Super Real Estate Agents this year represents 574, some of the best in the industry, as Minnesota is home to over 23,000 real estate agents.  Super Real Estate Agents receiving this distinction represent fewer than 4% of all licensed real estate agents in Minnesota.

More than 120,000 members of the Twin Cities community identify individuals from various groups that have an opportunity to make a nomination, including recent homebuyers, sellers, metropolitan mortgage and title companies and past Super Real Estate agents.  The grading used to nominate a real estate agent is based on nine criteria: integrity, market knowledge, closing preparation, communication, customer service, negotiation skills, finding the right home, marketing of a home, and overall satisfaction.  The sales volume of an agent does not play a role in the selection process.
Nominees are scored, screened for disciplinary actions and reviewed by a distinguished panel of real estate industry leaders to come up with the annual list.  

More than half of all nominators of the Super Agents indicated that personal integrity was the number one attribute they look for in selecting an agent.

For more information, please go to http://www.superrealestateagents.com

To visit Kim's website, please visit http://www.kimziton.com/

Woodbury Area REALTOR Awarded “2011 Super Real Estate Agent”

Keller Williams is proud to announce that Kim Ziton has been named one of “2011 Super Real Estate Agents”, by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business, and Crescendo Business Services (the programs independent quantitative marketing company based in Eagan).  The list of Super Real Estate Agents this year represents 574, some of the best in the industry, as Minnesota is home to over 23,000 real estate agents.  Super Real Estate Agents receiving this distinction represent fewer than 4% of all licensed real estate agents in Minnesota.

More than 120,000 members of the Twin Cities community identify individuals from various groups that have an opportunity to make a nomination, including recent homebuyers, sellers, metropolitan mortgage and title companies and past Super Real Estate agents.  The grading used to nominate a real estate agent is based on nine criteria: integrity, market knowledge, closing preparation, communication, customer service, negotiation skills, finding the right home, marketing of a home, and overall satisfaction.  The sales volume of an agent does not play a role in the selection process.
Nominees are scored, screened for disciplinary actions and reviewed by a distinguished panel of real estate industry leaders to come up with the annual list.  

More than half of all nominators of the Super Agents indicated that personal integrity was the number one attribute they look for in selecting an agent.

For more information, please go to http://www.superrealestateagents.com

To visit Kim's website, please visit http://www.kimziton.com/

Woodbury MN Homes For Sale - New Listing - 6843 Lydia Alcove

Woodbury MN Homes For Sale

OK, I know it was only a day or two ago that I posted a different video of a different new listing, but here we go again!  This home is a wonderful ranch with plenty of space, with the added benefit of having a walk out lower level.  For a little bit more information about this property, make sure to hop on over to the listing page on my website, and you can see more information if you are interested:  http://www.kimziton.com/6843-Lydia-Alcove-a229112.html

Seasons Woodbury MN Homes For Sale - New Listing - 894 Spring Hill Draw

Seasons Woodbury MN Home For Sale

Here is a short video slideshow of a new listing now available in the Seasons development in Woodbury MN.  This home has over 3,200 square feet and a very large back yard and is very competively priced.  Even more exciting for a buyer is the sheer number of updates that have been made, truly making this home move in ready.  Some of the updates include new windows, new roof, new hvac system as well as many others!

For a bit more information, please feel free to visit my website at http://www.kimziton.com/894-Spring-Hill-Draw-a228637.html

As always, if you have any questions at all, or maybe even some interest in this property, don't hesitate to call or email and I will get back to you right way.

Woodbury MN homes for sale see median prices rise over past six months

Woodbury MN homes for sale have seen their median asking price rise, on the whole, over the past six months.  In February of this year, the median asking price of a home in Woodbury was right around $330,000, if you look at the weekly data points shown on this graph, which is the black line.  And our most recent data point, taken just this past week, comes in at $340,000.

Now, depending upon how you choose to look at it, that $10,000 movement is either good news, or bad news.  Good news in that we are currently see higher asking prices than earlier this year.  Bad news in that we are down $10,000 from April and May when we saw median asking prices at $350,000.  Both price swings can be pretty easily explained by season market movements, with lower values in winter, and prices moving up in the spring time.

We will keep an eye on the market, and give it a bit more time to see how prices fare in the coming fall and winter, and then check out year over year prices, to give us a better idea of whether the market is truly improving, or we are just seeing normal volatility from month to month.

In the meantime, if you have any questions at all about homes in and around Woodbury MN, please don't hesitate to call or visit www.KimZiton.com for more information.

Updated Photos For 9297 Wedgewood Drive, Woodbury MN

Last week, I shared a newer picture of this luxury Wedgewood MN home for sale, since my earlier pictures had quite a bit of snow in them due to the home coming on the market right in the middle of winter.  However, the snow is gone now, and everything is green, lush and quite attractive, and worthy of a new round of photos.

With the current heat wave covering much of the country, doesn't this picture of the backyard just look great?  Who wouldn't want to hang out in their private pool, with a bit of privacy, and beat the heat with a little pool play?  Naturally, this is a photo that I couldn't really share in February, when the pool was covered and there was snow all over the place.  But now?  Yes, I think we are all ready for a green backyard, and a pool!

If you would like to schedule a private showing for this home, or any of the available Wedgewood MN homes for sale, please make sure to give me a call and I will help out in any way that I can.

Wedgewood MN Luxury Homes For Sale - Updated Photo 9297 Wedgewood Drive, Woodbury MN

Well, it seems that winter has finally worn off and that all of our snow has melted away, revealing the beautiful yards and parks that are so prevalent in our area, just outside of Minneapolis.  Here is a picture of a Wedgewood MN home for sale that I had listed earlier this year, when all of my exterior pictures had piles of snow in them, so I felt it was time to update a few and share them with you.  The photos of the back yard are even more striking than this one, that is, the difference between my earlier pictures, with snow in them, and my more current ones, that are more representative of our springs and summers here in the Woodbury MN real estate market.

Next week, check back as I am likely to share a few more photos of this house, but will make sure to include some pictures from the back yard.

As always, if you have any questions at all about homes for sale in the Woodbury MN marketplace, please don't hesitate to call, and I will be happy to help out in any way that I can.

High end finishes and quality craftsmanship abound for custom homes in Whistling Valley MN

Whistling Valley MN Custom Homes

I recent have listed a building lot or two for sale located in Whistling Valley MN.  These lots are just waiting for someone to come build a beautiful home on them, and to give people an idea of exactly what is possible, I have put together a video slide show of a home, not currently for sale in Whistling Valley, that would fit perfectly on one of the available building lots.  This particular home was constructed by Kootenia Builders and is a true show piece of a residence.

New Building Lots Now For Sale In Exclusive Community - Whistling Valley MN - Lake Elmo

Whistling Valley MN Building Lots

 

As part of my ongoing quest to keep all clients, past and future, up to date on real estate activities in our area, here is a short video I put together of Whistling Valley MN, an exclusive community with very strict building codes and restrictions.  This strictness ensures that all homes will be timeless and will provide generations of owners a wonderful residence with plenty of green space, nature reserves and only the finest building materials and highest craftsmanship.

Interlachen Pines MN Luxury Homes For Sale - New Listing - 9305 Duckwood Trail

Interlachen Pines MN Luxury Homes

Dancing Waters MN Luxury Homes For Sale - New Listing - 10767 Watersedge Lane

Dancing Waters MN Luxury Homes For Sale

This Luxury Tour home of 2004 is graciously appointed and meticulously maintained. Exceptional 2-story walkout that will impress the most discriminating buyer. This Custom One Luxury home is thoughtfully designed and perfect for entertaining. Inside you will be impressed with the attention to detail with all the upgrades you could hope for including: Cherry kitchen cabinets, enamel trim, commercial grade Jennaire appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplash, wood floors and built-ins galore.  This home is for sale as of 04/18/2011, if you are curious as to whether or not it is still for sale, or would like information on any other Dancing Waters MN luxury homes, please visit http://kimziton.com or call.

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Wedgewood MN Luxury Homes For Sale - 9297 Wedgewood Drive, Woodbury MN

Wedgewood MN Luxury Homes For Sale

Picture of Stonemill Farms MN Home

Over this past weekend, I received an inquiry from an out of state website viewer who was asking about homes for sale in Stonemill Farms Woodbury MN.  While I tried to explain to them what a great area this was, and how nice the homes were, there is nothing better than pictures and video to really let someone know what the area looks like.

While this home pictured above is not for sale right now, it is indicative of the type of home that you can find in Stonemill Farms and should give people a decent idea of what can be found in this small community located within Woodbury MN, one of the most desirable locations in the entire MN market.

If you would like more information about Stonemill Farms, or any other community in and around Woodbury, please don't hesitate to call Kim, or visit her website at http://www.kimziton.com/Stonemill-Farms-n43867.html

Lake Elmo MN real estate - picture of basement in Lake Elmo home

It's still pretty cold here in the Lake Elmo MN real estate market, and we've been spending a fair amount of time inside as we go back and forth between some snow, rain and warmer weather.  But it reminds me that there are some very nice homes here locally, and some of those homes have super nice basements, where I'm sure many residents have spent a fair amount of time over the past few months.

If you like this picture, and have some interest in homes in Lake Elmo MN, please visit my website at http://www.kimziton.com/Lake-Elmo-n43898.html

Picture Of Dancing Waters Community In Woodbury MN

In some parts of the county, there have been record snowfalls and many people are ready to see the beginning of spring and some green scenery.  We got our fair share of snow here in Dancing Waters Woodbury MN, and the idea of lush grass, fresh flowers and some trees really seems appealing right about now.  Just to tease myself a bit, and maybe even you, I pulled out a few pictures of local communities I frequent in my role as a real estate agent.

The picture above is simply of a walkway through a local community in Woodbury MN named Dancing Waters.  While this community is know mostly for the water features that gave it its name, this picture really seems to strike my fancy as I wait patiently for spring.

For more information about Dancing Waters or any other community in and around Woodbury MN, please visit my website at www.KimZiton.com

Woodbury MN Homes For Sale | New Listing In Eagle Valley | 2820 White Eagle Drive

Rarely do you find this kind of VALUE in the Woodbury Mn real estate market. This warm and well-appointed home is thoughtfully designed and perfect for family and entertaining. For the golf enthusiast this is a dream come true. Private backyard with beautiful views of the 14th green. This opportunity allows a feeling of an expansive lot with the benefit of having part of it maintained for you.  If you would like to see more pictures of this home, make an appointment, or even find a Yahoo Map, please visit my website at http://www.kimziton.com/2820-White-Eagle-Drive-a200695.html

Woodbury MN Homes For Sale | New Listing In Dancing Waters | 1770 Bluewater Lane

Rarely do you find this kind of opportunity. This stunning home is elegant and sophisticated while thoughtfully designed and perfect for family and entertaining. Sensational 2-story with open floor plan, 10ft ceilings throughout main level with dramatic vaults in sunroom and owners suite….Truly a custom masterpiece. This flowing floor plan embraces visitors and expansive windows bring in lots of light.  To give you just an idea of how beautiful this home is, I have included a video slideshow here for your viewing pleasure!  Please let me know if you would like to set an appointment up to see this stunning home, or if you prefer to study up a bit before calling me, please visit http://www.kimziton.com/1770-Bluewater-Lane-a200680.html to see more pictures of this home or to map it on Yahoo!

Why Location Is Indeed Critical When purchasing A house In Lake Elmo MN

Why Location Is indeed Critical When purchasing A house In Lake Elmo

More often than not, buying a residence is all about preferences. It is advisable to know very well what kind of neighbors you desire, what kind of weather you need, and which kind of atmosphere you want. Any home buyer in Lake Elmo MN needs to have had at the least a couple of thoughts about location.

If you are purchasing a home in Lake Elmo MN, ask yourself if you desire young kids so that you can walk university or whether it is ok to enable them to ride the bus. Do you need a spot that may be close enough to shops or the city life? Do you need a house in a very more rural setting, close to a lake or wildlife? Additionally you may want to ask yourself regarding the work commute. How much time does it take you to get to work from your new home? Will you need the bus?

Additionally you should consider that the most important thing to you now might not be extremely important a decade from now. For instance in case you are about to move into a house now and you've got no kids, may very well not stress about how close the school is always to your own home. However, once you have kids, you might turn out needing to leave your house because the school is just too big far away or the school is not around your standards.

Therefore, when contemplating investing in one of the available Lake Elmo MN homes for sale, it's wise to take into account what you really are doing at present moment along with your future plans. You will also need to get a feel for the crime rate in your area, and you will would like to know about any zoning requirements. Are people capable to just come and build new buildings around and on your property or are you protected from that?

It could be very important to you to definitely know if your food store is in the area or if there are several food markets around so you can get cheaper prices. Are you in the mood for Chinese or Pizza? Would it not bother you in the event you cannot look for a pizza search for miles?

Location is just about the most important factors when picking one of several available properties. You will find homes everywhere, but only you know what location fits your needs. To have assist with your next home purchase, it's a wise decision to find the help of your real estate agent who can further help you discuss your preferences. You can reach a Lake Elmo MN real estate expert at http://www.kimziton.com.

Lake Elmo MN real estate - picture of a Lake Elmo home

As a Woodbury MN real estate agent, I spend a lot of time in and around Woodbury, visiting different parts of the larger community.  But Woodbury is not the only area that I focus on, with Lake Elmo being another of my primary communities.

Above, I have included a picture of a Lake Elmo MN homes to give you a better idea of what kind of property we might be talking about when I mention the area.  Obviously, not every home in the area will be as nice as this one, with some costing less, and some even costing more.

If you find yourself moving to the area, or sadly, having to leave, and you would like to discuss your upcoming real estate transaction with a local professional who knows the area well, I hope that you will contact me at your convenience.

Powers Lake MN Real Estate - Picture Of Playground

I routinely get calls and emails from people thinking of moving to our local area here, around Woodbury MN, and one of the most frequent questions I receive is asking where someone can look at some pictures of the area to help them better understand what kind of neighborhoods they be most interested in.

Which is why I like to post simple pictures on a regular basis, to help people see exactly what kind of amenities exist in the neighborhoods where I specialize, such as the Powers Lake MN real estate area.

Above is a picture of the local playground in Powers Lake, which serves as a great spot to bring children to play, but also to socialize with other residents of the neighborhood.

If you would like to see more pictures of Powers Lake MN homes, or would like some information on local homes for sale, please don't hesitate to call or visit my website at www.KimZiton.com and I will be happy to help out.