I'm giving my first Vlog a try. I think its a given that everyone knows that video is coming to the real estate profession, the question is how is it going to be done in a way that makes sense to one produce (easily) provide valueable commentary to those who are watching the video and for that matter be engaging enough to come back and watch over and over again.
Over the last couple of months looking different styles of Vlogging for real estate I think that one of the most engaging formats for providing good quick commentary is commentary taken while in the car. Since real estate agents do a lot of driving around, essentially the office is the automobile for most agents.
Let me know what you think of the above video. Also feel free to call me direct @ 360-220-1470 or email me @ Glenn@BuyerTours.com
Staging seems to have re-surfaced in this tough economy. I'm not talking place-mats, candles etc. (not that there's anything wrong with that). Real staging is the creation of space where you didn't think it existed. Don't be offended but have you looked at your kitchen, garage or bedroom lately? Our own clutter and yes, dirt, don't really bother us, we kind of get used to dull tiles in the bathroom, a gentle layer of dust in the livingroom, cluttered shelves and counters in the kitchen, you get the idea.
What if I could show you at least 200 sq. ft. of space in your home you are not even aware of? This is not hype, your home is a lot more efficient and yes, spacious than you think. That's right the home you live in right now.
If clutter and lack of organized space is bugging you, post on this blog and I'll share with you some very clever and innovative ways to help you start enjoying your space or make it stand out if you are thinking of selling.
Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for February, 2008
The following is a quick analysis of the Residential Bellingham real estate market.
Currently Active Listings: 475
Price range of active listings - $103,900 - $3,575,000
Average List Price $531,882 Days on the Market: 129
Median List Price: $399,900 Days on the Market: 94
Sold in February: 38
Average List Price: $370,062
Average Sales Price: $333,514
Ratio of List to Price: 90.1% Days on the Market: 189
Median List Price: $287,250
Median Sales Price: $279,500 Days on the Market: 45
Ratio of List to Price: 97.3%
Pending Sales Last Week: 24 Total pending sales: 114
Average Sales Price February 2008: $366,515
Median Sales Price February 2008: $294,950
Sold in February: 49
The Average Sales price is down 9.0% compared to February 08 and up 13.9% compared to January 08.
The Median Sales prices is down 5.1% compared to February 08 and down 2.8% compared to January 08.
The number of sales is down by 11 or 29% compared to December 08 and down by 1 or 2.6% compared to last month.
Condo Analysis for Bellingham
Currently Active Listings: 265
Price range of active listings - $99,900 - $1,565,000
Average List Price $277,732 Days on the Market: 204
Median List Price $205,000 Days on the Market: 94
Sold in February: 13
Average List Price: $235,732
Average Sales Price: $224,849
Ratio of List to Price: 97.2% Days on the Market: 157
Median List Price: $220,000
Median Sales Price: $209,500
Ratio of List to Price: 95.2% Days on the Market: 162
Pending Sales Last Week: 6 Total pending sales: 26
Average Sales Price Feb 2008: $244,051
Median Sales Price Feb 2008: $198,901
Sold in February 2008: 36
Average Condo sale price is down 6.8% from February 2008 and up 4.7% from last month - January 2009
Median Sales Price is down 8.9% from February 2008 and up 13.3% from last month - January 2009
The number of condo sales is down by 23 or 63 % compared to February 2008 and down by 10 or 43% compared to last month - January 2008
There are some great values in the Belingham market right now, and interest rates are still extremely low. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today's rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.
There is also a newly passed First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn't owned a home in the past 3 years. You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford.
If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
I'm giving my first Vlog a try. I think its a given that everyone knows that video is coming to the real estate profession, the question is how is it going to be done in a way that makes sense to one produce (easily) provide valueable commentary to those who are watching the video and for that matter be engaging enough to come back and watch over and over again.
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