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Would you market a home in, for instance, the Dayton Area the same way you would market a home in California? NO! Why? Because every market is different! Each market is unique to location and unique to the month and year! Would you serve hot apple cider at a June Open House? No! But you would in October! Would you hand out home flyers at a Popcorn Festival in Colorado? No! But you would in Beavercreek, Ohio! Is there as many home buyers house hunting NOW as there were last year? No! (Check out my monthly market reports for more information.) The truth is that the BEST Realtors are selling homes and have not quit. The BEST Realtors are continually striving for new and better ways to market homes, but it does take patience - and that is a virtue!

Happy Selling!

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
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Join the contest of bad home photos! Home photos should show a home's best attributes, and some homes require staging. Homes should be staged BEFORE being listed and BEFORE photos are taken. Here is a perfect example of a home currently listed in the Dayton Multiple Listing Service:

Staging 101 - where is the eye drawn? First, notice the striped afghan on the non-matching blue chair. Then, take note of the piano crammed in the corner. Lastly, glance at the pet food and water dishes in front of the fireplace. The fireplace mantel is decorated with photos of kids.

Our job as Realtors is to educate our clients to assist in selling homes. Homes should have good style, good interior design, appear to have LARGE rooms, and appear to be pet-free.

Happy Selling!

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082  fax 937-433-3561
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The September Market Report in Ohio for single family, residential homes in Montgomery and Greene counties shows minimal changes. The average sale price / listing price percentage remained at 96%, which is 2% less than the Real Living Realty average. In September 2008 versus September 2007, it now takes 8 days longer to sell homes.

SEPTEMBER 2008

• Homes Sold - 573
• Average Bedrooms - 3
• Average Square Footage - 1,625
• Average Listing Price - $127,100
• Average Selling Price - $121,768 (96% sale price/listing price)
• Average Days on Market - 118 (40 days slower than the Real Living avg. days on market)
• Homes Sold Price Range $1900 (E of Findlay) - $710,000 (Washington Twp SW)

SEPTEMBER 2007

• Homes Sold - 617
• Average Bedrooms - 3
• Average Square Footage - 1,640
• Average Listing Price - $130,092
• Average Selling Price - $125,002 (96% sale price/listing price - no change in August 08)
• Average Days on Market - 110 (8 days difference)
• Homes Sold Price Range $2900 (Residence Park) - $1,025,000 (Oakwood)

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.Asad@RealLiving.com
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The DOW (the US stock market index) climbed over 900 points today, ending the question "are we in need of economic rescue?" The truth is - every market is different and will always change. Locally, the Dayton, Ohio economy is doing well. Many home buyers are taking advantage of the NEW $7500 tax credit. According to housingmarketfacts.com, home ownership is a good investment that helps build long term wealth. On average, home values rose over 26% from 6 years ago despite the bad press! To gain access to useful home buying and selling information, consult a trusted Realtor and not simply a real estate agent.

For more information on home buying and selling, please contact Christina today!

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082 
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A senior Realtor in my South Dayton, Ohio office asked me this time last year, "why blog?" He thought it was ridiculous, and that home buyers and sellers would never read, or appreciate, the information provided. He asked me again the other day, "How many clients did you gain so far from that blog?" The answer - tons! I believe that home buyers and sellers appreciate FREE information. I subscribe to the "get by giving" business philosophy, and I often "pay it forward".  80% of home buyers begin their home search online AND 80% of home buyers are Gen X and Gen Y. According to an article published in September 2008:

"More than two-thirds (68 percent) of online Americans say they visit online blogs, communities or social networks, and 33 percent engage in product research online to help make purchase decisions, according to the August/September 2008 Insight Report from MarketTools - writes MarketingCharts."

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082 
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BREAKING NEWS! More doom and gloom hit the air waves today. Today marked the 7th straight day decline for the DOW (the US stock market index), making investors fearful. One year after hitting an all time high on the DOW, the historic slide on Wall Street continues. The economic rescue plan will take time according to President Bush. We are at the beginning of a global recession reportedly. Locally in Ohio, NCR stock dropped a $1 and Vectren stock also fell. Across the Miami Valley, this puts many citizens' retirement plans in jeopardy. How does this translate in the housing market? Wright Patterson Air Force Base, as well as many other Greater Dayton area employers, continue to flourish and move new faces into the area. A national housing market forecast is comparable to a national weather forecast. It simply does not exist because, as with climate, the housing market is different in each state AND each city, each neighborhood, and more specifically each street. Montgomery, Greene, and Warren counties have not experienced the declining trend in home sales with the drastic rise and fall noted nationally. A home is, among other things, an investment into long term wealth. It is a fact that the market will, as always, change. Home prices will be much higher in five years according to 80% of economists. Why wait to buy a home, especially with the NEW $7500 tax credit?

For more information on Ohio home buying and selling, please contact Christina today!

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.Asad@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082
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Two terrific festivals take place in the Greater Dayton, Ohio area this weekend that should be placed on the "to do" list!

• Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Oct. 11-12 Approximately 250,000 guests flock to Waynesville each year to enjoy the over 30 different cuisine booths, dozens of craft booths, and live musical entertainment.

• Yellow Springs Street Fair Oct 11 The city streets are closed for this bi-annual festival. Enjoy over 200 merchandise booths, good food, and live entertainment.

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.Asad@RealLiving.com
http://www.teamedwards.info/
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082  
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"A couple of questions here. I live in New Carlisle, Ohio and my husband and I have found a piece of property to build a home on. How do I know what a good price per acre is. The owner wants us to make him and offer. Also I need to sell my home first before we can proceed. Our market is really bad and I would like some advice on what I can do to make sure I get the right price for my home and sell it quickly. We have a completely redone 4 bedroom ranch home (not yet listed) in a great location in town. Not sure if the price we are thinking of listing for is fair for our market." - Janet

Janet,

You do not need a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). You need a HPA (Highest Price Analysis) which is a combination of a CMA and a Trends Analysis. It is more in depth than a CMA and ensures that you will receive the highest possible price for your home in a short amount of time. Please feel free to contact me at anytime for more information.

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR 
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Christina.Asad@RealLiving.com 
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office 937-573-0082
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"I live in Mason Ohio half way between Cincinnati and Dayton. My house has been on the market for about 3 weeks for sale by owner. I received an offer over the weekend, its less than what I would like and I am trying to decide if I should accept it or hold out and wait for more. Can someone update me on the housing market in the Mason area. Are prices still declining? I bought the house a year and a half ago for $220. The offer I received is $220 however they have a realtor I would have to pay 3% to so I would loose $6600. I dont want to be unrealistic. Do other realtors think this is a good deal given the market we are in today or are things getting better and I should wait for a better price." -Kristen Monley

Hi Kristen!

We are actually experiencing a slight increase in home values. For more information, check out this article http://activerain.com/blogsview/602136/Switching-to-a-Seller . For information on selling your home "For Sale By Owner" check out these articles http://activerain.com/blogsview/563804/For-Sale-By-Owner and http://activerain.com/blogsview/557886/The-FSBO-Garage-Sale . Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you have more questions.

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.Asad@RealLiving.com http://www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741
office 937-573-0082
fax 937-433-3561
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Join us this Sunday 2-4pm at these 2 stunning Open Houses which are GREAT deals!

144 Robert St, West Carrollton 4 bedrooms TONS OF UPDATES! $102,769

6370 Harvest Meadows Dr, Huber Heights 3 bedrooms SPOTLESS CLEAN! $187,545

Hope to see you there!

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741  office 937-573-0082 
Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!
Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation