Crime Report
Crime ReportPosted: 08 Mar 2010 08:12 AM PST
— FCP |
MLS Photo Fail – Sellers, pay heed to your home’s pictures — The Phoenix Real Estate Guy
MLS Photo Fail – Sellers, pay heed to your home’s pictures
*sigh*
Long time readers already know one of my pet peeves is poor photos of homes for sale in the Multiple Listing Service.
Dean Ouellette uncovered this little nugget today:
Yes, that is the actual size of the photo uploaded into the MLS.
Nothing like displaying your client’s property in a stunning 65 x 42 pixel masterpiece.
I don’t even know how to take a picture this small…
The MLS resizes one photo to display as a “primary” photo with the listing information, so here’s what you get when it does its resizing:
Well that’s better.
In case you were wondering, here’s what the kitchen looks like:
And there is this lovely shot of the parking space:
Just for comparative purposes, here’s a kitchen shot from one of our current listings. Of note, I had to reduce the size of this MLS photo to get it to display properly here:
In addition to photos, agents and potential buyers like to see a description of the home. The MLS provides space for this as well. ANNOYINGLY, MANY AGENTS WRITE THESE DESCRIPTIONS IN ALL CAPS. But even that is better then the description that accompanied these teeny-tiny photos. It read:
Remarks:
Yep. Completely blank.
Home Sellers – Please, please check the photos your agent submits to the MLS. Photos are one of the main factors in home buyers deciding to take a look at your property. If they can’t see it in pictures, they won’t bother seeing it in real life. A description, any description, helps too.
Crime Report
Crime report Posted: 
07 Mar 2010 10:04 AM PST * Housebreaking and theft in Cloudy on 3.3.10 at 08h42. Sliding door forced open. Plasma TV stolen.
* Housebreaking and theft in Great North on 4.3.10 at 22h56. Front window broken. DSTV decoder stolen
* Attempted theft of motor vehicle in Sapphire on 4.2.10 at 06h00. When they went out in the morning, they found the vehicle’s doors were open.
* Housebreaking and theft in Main on 4.3.10 at 12h30. A client phoned in to say that suspects had jumped over the wall into the complex. Unit 1 broken into but resident not at home and no details known
* Theft of motor vehicle in Keswick on 4.3.10 at 01h56. Motorbike stolen from the premises.
* Dog Poisoning in Alida Close on 4.3.10 at 14h52. 1 dog poisoned.
* Theft of motor vehicle in Alida Close on 4.3.10 at 03h33. Client heard a noise and when he looked out the window he saw 2 suspects pushing his Citi Golf down the street. * Attempted theft of motor vehicle in Windermere on 5.3.10 at 03h26. Gate taken off rails. Mazda was halfway out the gate. Door and ignition damaged.
* Housebreaking and theft in Sapphire on 25.2.10 at 15h13. Main gate forced open. Tried to force front door open without success. Entry gained through window by forcing burglar bars open. Video camera stolen. Not sure if there is anything else missing.
* Domestic violence in Reitz on 27.2.10 at 18h34. He and his son had a fight because he wouldn’t let his son go out. Son smashed up a few things in the house.
* Other theft in Chaucer on 26.2.10 at 06h52. Gate motor stolen.
* Theft of motor vehicle in Windermere on 24.2.10 at 11h51. Jetta stolen from outside the premises. Vehicle recovered cnr Windermere and Patterdale. — FCP
Reposessed properties versus properties going on Auction.
There is a great misconception that Repossessed properties are the way to go when looking for a well priced property.
This is very often not the case, I have personally found that normal stock out prices Repossessed properties 8 out of 10 times especially if the property is listed with an estate agent.
There are however better ways of finding bargain properties. This however is not for everyone.
If you want to buy properties in the way I am about to introduce you to you have to have a very decisive nature, there just isn’t time for thinking about it. I am not saying you need to be reckless, you just need to know what you want and when it comes you need to take it.
This sounds so obvious but you will be surprised with how many buyers I work that give me a brief of what they want and if I show it to them on the first viewing they get nervous and start wondering if there is something better out there and they miss the opportunity of getting the house of their dreams and had to settle for something else and paid more. This is only because the were indecisive and with this they wasted my time and there time and lost out on the home of their dreams, It doesn’t always end this way sometimes the house is still available and they do get a second chance.
However with Properties facing Auction there is no second chance these sell extremely fast. All the really successfull agents and investors get into these houses as soon as they can and make an offer.
I am going to offer you an opportunity to get into these houses that only few people know about because agents and investors don’t want the competition.
I recommend you call me now(Jaco 082 712 4352) to get onto my serious buyers list or at least join my newsletter so you can receive the list of properties as soon as I post it. You might want to view my official website for other properties for sale.
The process.
I receive a list every week with properties that are facing auction, once I receive this list I contact my list of serious buyers(ready to buy now) and start setting up appointments to show these properties. I also recommend getting pre approved by giving me a call I will tell you what you qualify for on your income. You can also send me an email and I will respond. I need to know what your Gross combined income is and I will give you the amount you should qualify for thus making looking for a house much easier.
Remember this is the Fast track of buying and selling properties. Come prepared to sign if you find what you like also bring all supporting docs. email me if you don’t know what you need.
make it a great day.
Warning!!!!!!
CPF WARNING Posted: 17 Feb 2010 11:21 PM PST
We have been advised that there is a silver Mazda with 2 Black males (currently in the Witfield area – but could move on elsewhere) visiting homes under the guise of Firearm Inspectors. They are asking people if they have a firearm, and if so they need to inspect their firearm safe. This has been queried with the Boksburg North SAPS, who have advised that these people are not genuine Inspectors and the SAPS are currently following up on this information. Please be aware of this, and should anyone come to your home, rather phone 10111 or the control room on 011-425-4933. — FCP
