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How about a free trip to Paradise Island???
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| Atlantis Resort ~ Bahamas |
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To all of my friends & clients - thank you for referring clients or purchasing a home or property from me, either in the past, present or future. As a very special thanks, I am offering only to you, my past clients and advocates a chance to win!!
2 ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS
3 Days 2 nights at Atlantis Resort
Register to win by emailing your name and contact information to Sandy@SandyCo.com. Our drawing will be held on March 13th, 2008.
Click here to check out the resort.
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Jonathan Diez has joined our team!!
Diez is an Ascension Parish native who has worked as a homebuilder for over 10 years and co-owns DK Construction Group. He attended Catholic High followed by Louisiana State University where he graduated with a degree in Entrepreneurship Management & Marketing. In 2004 Jonathan became a licensed Realtor.
As a buyer's specialist, Jonathan looks forward to assisting clients with all of their real estate needs.
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100% financing on Home loans
Lenders are still offering mortgages with no down payment. However, it has become more difficult to qualify for these types of loans. You now have to have higher credit scores (700 or above), the loan amount has to be conforming (under $417,000), you have to be a full documentation borrower (providing your income and assets), and you have to have atleast 3 months worth of your mortgage payment & insurance & property tax in the bank, among other lender requirements.
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“Why Do REALTORS Net More Money Than FSBO’s?”
Some sellers mistakenly think they can save money by excluding a Realtor. Invariably, they learn the hard way that selling a home is an extremely complex and time-consuming undertaking and that, in the end, the savings might not even exist. These sellers usually don't reduce their price by the amount of the commission they would have paid, in hopes of pocketing the perceived profit. Likewise, buyers take into account that there are no commissions to be paid and reduce their offers accordingly. So, many sellers end up right where they would have been price-wise if they'd used a Realtor's service, but without any of the benefits of the expertise of this professional.
Not utilizing a Realtor's services also means your property will not be marketed through MLS or shown to the largest pool of potential homebuyers. Most important, when it comes to knowing the intricacies associated with this transaction, working without a Realtor is like bungee jumping without measuring the height of the bridge first. For instance, there are mandatory disclosure rules a seller must follow and the seller is liable for damages if he or she fails to do so. The entire escrow is extremely tedious and complex – miss one crucial step and there can be delays, cancellation, even lawsuits.
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Selling your home with a REALTOR vs. For Sale By Owner
Selling a home is more work than you might think which is why four out of five homes are sold through a Realtor and in the end a Realtor does net more profit than a For Sale by Owner! Some sellers make the mistake of thinking they can save money by excluding a Realtor then they learn the hard way that selling a home is extremely complex and time-consuming. Most sellers who have their home for sale by owner usually don't reduce their price by the amount of the commission they would have paid, in hopes of pocketing the perceived profit. Likewise, buyers take into account that there are no commissions to be paid and reduce their offers accordingly. So, many sellers end up right where they would have been price-wise if they'd used a Realtor's service, but without any of the benefits of the expertise of this professional.
Without utilizing a Realtor's services also means your property will not be marketed through MLS or shown to the largest pool of potential homebuyers. Most important, there are mandatory disclosure rules a seller must follow and the seller is liable for damages if they fail to do so. The entire process is tedious and complex. If you miss one crucial step there can be delays, cancellations and even lawsuits.
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Sandy Ogburn hosts
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| Pictured left to right are Joel Phillips, Billy Juneau, Courtney Pickel, Brandy Helms, Kyle Breedlove and Jay Giblin. |
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Sandy Ogburn of RE/MAX Excellent Properties held a "meet your neighbor" party Thursday, September 21 for the residents of "The Plantation and special invited guests. The pary was held at the model home where all homeowners enjoyed jambalaya and mingling with their new neighbors. Ogburn, a 29 year veteran in real estate said, "she was proud to have had part in this amazing community."
The community, which consists of 48 homes, has recently sold out and Signature Homes is on to its newest developments, "The Quarters" at Dutchtown and Baywood Quarters. For more information on upcoming communities visit www.SandysTeam.com.
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Sandy Ogburn Team speaks at California seminar
On November 10th and 11th Brandy Helms and Shari Luthy of RE/MAX Excellent Properties were invited to attend and speak at CIG corps annual investment seminar in San Francisco, California. Helms and Luthy were invited by Jerry Kwan, Principal of CIG corp after he visited Signature Homes' model in The Parks of Dutchtown. Sandy Ogburn's team was one of three teams chosen from across the country that were asked to speak on behalf of their builders and to discuss local market trends. Signature Homes newest developments, Baywood Quarters and "The Quarters" at Dutchtown were the main focus of the seminar. "The investors were amazed by the appreciation in our area and very excited about the quality homes Signature Homes offers" quotes Luthy.
If you or anyone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate call the professionals at RE/MAX Excellent Properties, (225)677-SOLD.
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Local realtor names No. 33 in country
Sandy Ogburn, owner of RE/MAX Excellent Properties was recently ranked #33 in the country by The Wall Street Journal and REAL trends. The article titled "The Real Estate Top 200" listed residential real estate agents who are in the top one percent of real estate professionals in America.
"I was very surprised when I got the phone call. I could not have achieved such an award without my team and loyal clients," says Ogburn. Ogburn is a 28 year veteran of the business. When asked her secret, Ogburn said "It is important to change with the times, and one thing is for sure the market is constantly changing." Ogburn has been #1 in the state for the past several decades, but her focus remains, to stay at the top you have to always remember your clients are #1.
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RE/MAX hosted party for residents in The Parks of Dutchtown
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Sandy Ogburn of RE/MAX Excellent Properties held a "Fall Fesitivities" party October 20 for the residents of The Parks of Dutchtown and special invited guests. The party was held at the model home where all homeowners enjoyed jambalaya and mingling with their new neighbors. Children were treated to lots of games and prizes while the adults and Signature Home builders competed in a sack race. Ogburn, a 29 year veteran in real estate sales said, "she was proud to have a part in this amazing community." Signature Homes is the largest residential builder serving the metro area. In addition to The Parks of Dutchtown, they are currently building in "The Quarters" at Dutchtown and Baywood Quarters. For more information on upcoming developments, visit www.sandyogburn.com.
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