Slyman Real Estate

Slyman Real Estate Welcomes 12 New Agents to the Team!

Laura Slyman-Piers — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:03:01 +0000

Slyman Real Estate has added 12 new agents to their team!

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KAAR Installs New Officers, Names Award Winners

Laura Slyman-Piers — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:28:41 +0000

2011 KAAR Board Members are announced and awards were handed out at the January 24th KAAR meeting.

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Handling the Stress of an Unaffordable Mortgage Payment

Laura Slyman-Piers — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:09:35 +0000

Whenever I research the latest foreclosure and distressed property statistics, the sheer number of Americans facing the stress of losing their homes amazes me. It is my goal to help as many homeowners I can either stay in their homes or relieve the burden of their mortgages. Knowing that there are so many that need my help is a driving force for me to continue doing what I do.

In fact, I just released another report that I’ve made available on my website today. It explains the CDPE designation and lists 10 options that homeowners can take advantage of to relieve the stress that comes with owing their mortgage lenders more money than they can afford to pay.

The report also draws a contrast between short sales and foreclosures. Unfortunately, there’s a growing trend of “strategic defaulters” who think it’s smart to let their home go into foreclosure. As any one who follows this blog knows, there is nothing strategic about foreclosure; it’s one of the most long-lasting, negative financial challenges you can go through.

I’m excited about acting as a resource for more homeowners who have questions about what they should do. As always, if you know homeowners who may need my help, have them contact me immediately! Together, we can put them back on the path to financial stability.

Pricing Your Home . . .

Laura Slyman-Piers — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:09:52 +0000

When selling your home one of the most difficult decisions is that of pricing. We all have a tendency to want to “overprice” values, wanting to believe after all, that our property is far superior to every other house on the market. Many factors may be weighing in on your opinion of value such as what you originally paid, improvements you have made and / or your financial goals (what you actually “want” to profit on the sale of your home).

A good Realtor® will show you the facts regarding comparable sales in your subdivision and area, the comparable days on market and compare your property with the condition of other listed and sold properties.

Don’t select your agent based on their recommended listing price. Many homeowners make the mistake of choosing the agent that suggests the highest price. Remember, your agent is not BUYING your home, instead your agent is responsible for SELLING your home.

The secret to getting the most money for your home is to price correctly from the beginning.