Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a buyer and can be insulting to the seller. The seller has a range in mind that they’ll … [Read more...]
Creating evacuation plans for your pets
An evacuation plan for pets or anyone living in your home is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to add your pets to your evacuation plan. Assign pet evacuation to an adult. Everyone should know how to act during an … [Read more...]
HOW TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR AIR LEAKS
HOW TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR AIR LEAKS We’re well into the fall season and winter is right around the corner. This is the time of year when it’s especially important to make sure your home is properly sealed. Air leaks can make it difficult to keep your home properly heated and can lead to high utility bills. Here’s quick guide to checking your home for air leaks. Do an air pressure test. You can quickly check for air leaks with a simple test using household items. Seal your home by … [Read more...]
5 Criteria for Pricing a Home
5 Criteria for Pricing a Home Do you know how to price your home? When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison. Location: Homes in the same neighborhood typically follow the same market trends. … [Read more...]
Summer Monsoons in Prescott, AZ
Summer Monsoons in Prescott, AZ. As I write this, I am enjoying the sweet sound of raindrops and the cool breeze that it brings. I know that following this much needed rain, Prescott will be blooming with vibrant flora, our hillsides will be greener, and our creeks will be happy. We needed this! Not only will our nature be blooming, but everything else will become more vibrant very soon including our historic towns shops and restaurants thanks to our fresh clean air and blue skies. We … [Read more...]
Prescott Homes with Swimming Pools
Want a swimming pool in Arizona in the middle of summer? We can help you find a home with a swimming pool in Prescott, Arizona or we can help you find a company that will install one. There are not that many homes with swimming pools in Prescott. For most of the year is does not even get that hot. However in the middle of summer when the humidity climbs (like right now) or in the middle of August and September when we can have a week of 100 degrees- it sure would be nice to cool … [Read more...]
Real Estate in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Looking for the best real estate and property deals in Prescott Valley Arizona. We can get you started today with the latest listings. Contact us for details. Updated throughout the day for your convenience are the newest Prescott Valley homes listings. See all the homes with Golf in the community below. "The star of the show at Stoneridge Golf Course is the quality of the design by Randy Heckenkemper, Course Architect. With sweeping panoramic Prescott Valley golf views and a ring of … [Read more...]
Firewise in Arizona’s drought
Being fire wise in Arizona's drought seems to be an applicable topic given our current lack of rain and lack of much snow this past winter. Prescott National Forest already stepped up fire restrictions back in April, then the most recent restriction is now at Stage 2. Stage II fire restrictions prohibit the following: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or stove fire, including fires in developed campgrounds and … [Read more...]
What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online
Browsing for Homes Online It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though: Those listings may be seductive, but they might not be giving you the complete picture. That perfect split-level ranch? Might be too close to … [Read more...]
Wineries in Yavapai County
Wineries in Yavapai County Wineries and tasting rooms are emerging throughout Yavapai County and in the Prescott area. Recently, the Prescott Daily Courier published an article about the growing number of wine tasting rooms and vineyards. You will find an extensive list of the wineries and tasting rooms in Yavapai County. One of our favorites is Granite Creek Vineyards in Chino Valley. They have a lovely weekend brunch menu and it's a great place to visit during their summer concert … [Read more...]
