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November 2, 2019

10 Year Smoke Detectors

Have you ever encountered a moment of panic when your smoke detector goes off in the middle of night? Certainly more of a disturbance than your morning buzzer going off, most people have been in the situation of popping up in the middle of the night, looking for any potential issues and making sure everyone is safe.

More often than not, this issue is a “false alarm” and the battery simply needs to be changed. However, that doesn’t make the experience any less frightening. And for any number of reasons, the device still seems to act up in the coming weeks. A simple solution… getting a sealed ionization smoke alarm with 10-Year Lithium Battery.

Common brands like Kididie and First Alert are readily available at Lowes, Home Depot, and even online through Amazon, some cities and states now require these specialized smoke alarms. Many New Jersey towns insist in these for the mandatory fire inspection before a home sale. Professional realtors will inform sellers of this in advance to take care of as not to have delays in the process. The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years and current estimates suggest that smoke alarms are in 96% of US homes. However, it is estimated that approximately 20% of them are not function due to battery issues.

This is not a problem with the 10-Year Lithium Battery Alarms. Since they are sealed, they are completely tamper proof. Further, due to the lithium battery, they are entirely capable of working for the full 10 years, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. They are available as both smoke detectors and smoke – carbon monoxide combination detectors.

These batteries are also immune to power outages. Further, these smoke alarms are known as “ionization” smoke sensors meaning that they are quicker to detect smoke and fire as opposed to their predecessors. So if you’d like to avoid late night scares, annoying “chirpring” from faulty smoke detectors, it is recommended, even if you city or state does not require it, that you upgrade to the far superior 10 Year Lithium Battery Smoke Alarm Detectors for your home and your family’s safety.

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October 5, 2019

Good Luck in Real Estate

The real estate business, while rewarding, can be extremely challenging. While a good deal of hard work is required, there is something to be said for luck and positive energy in every potential transaction. Superstition, tradition, ritual…nothing is off-limits when it comes to what is often one of the biggest transactions in many people’s lives. Anyone who has been through the real estate process knows that no stone can be left unturned until there’s the final “SOLD!” at the end of the tunnel. Read below to find some potential “good luck” ideas that may aid you in your real estate endeavors.

Feng Shui: From space clearing to positive energy generation or flow, this is a field that has been around for quite some time and is gaining a lot of traction
Saint Joseph: Known as the “Patron Saint of Real Estate”. There are thousands of stories that burying a Saint Joseph statue on the property has helped speed along the process. However, there are different thoughts on the best positioning of the statue—so make sure you do your research and choose the option that feels right to you!
Beware of the Number 4: While much is made about the number “13” in U.S. culture, the number “4” is considered bad luck in Chinese culture. The English pronunciation of “four” is very close to the Chinese pronunciation for “death” and thus could potentially represent misfortune.
Essential Oils and Natural Products: As the essential oil market continues to grow; many people believe that essential oils; which let off a distinct scent can help set the mind and mood of the potential buyer. Some also believe in burning sage to send off bad spirits

While there are many different rituals that can be performed in the “luck” side of real estate; it will always be a challenge; there is really no substitute for hard work and determination. Therefore, it is important to align yourself with a continuously grinding real estate agent that is constantly working hard in your best interest.

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October 5, 2019

Beware of This Real Estate Tactic

Because of emotional ties and pride, most homeowners believe their home is worth more than it actually is. Knowing this, sadly and unprofessionally, all too many real estate agents prey upon that belief.

The value of a home is what a willing and able buyer is prepared to pay for it. The best way to predict this dollar amount is to research the “comps.” That is the comparable homes that have sold over the past six months in the neighborhood. Plus and minus adjustments do have to be made for different features and conditions. This baseline creates a very good reference as far as how much to list a home for sale. This process is called a Market Analysis.

If priced correctly, a newly listed home in a town’s median home value range should sell within the first 30 days on the market. If there are no offers or just low ones in the first 30-90 days the correct strategy is often to make a price reduction.

Some realtors, on a listing appointment, will suggest that a higher price than proper market analysis will forecast. Homeowners will think that means more money in their pockets when their home sells. So they select this particular realtor with high hopes. Then, after the home doesn’t garner any interest and offers at that price point, the realtor suggests a price drop, most likely down to the correct market price. The once optimistic, unsuspecting homeowner might think that they own lost 30 plus days. In fact, they very well may have lost out to the best buyers in that crucial window of opportunity causing their home to sit much longer than expected, unsold on the market. Through the listing agreement, you will now be obligated to stay with this agent for months, losing both time and money.

A realtor that suggests you drop your home’s listing price by $30,000 may only be losing out $500 +/- in commission while you are losing thousands. But as this article suggests, an over-inflated home listing price merely gives owners hopes of extra money in their pocket. The reality is that it can cause a greater loss of time and money over and above the difference of the zealous listing amount and the correct marketing listing.

Be smart. Do your homework. Work with a professional realtor that has a proven track record that they can easily illustrate to you. Hire someone that you trust and feel comfortable with knowing they will have your family’s best interest first and foremost.