Sharon Sapp Berks County Real Estate

National Ice Cream month - don't forget your 4 legged friends

Sharon Sapp — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:39:00 GMT

Since my dogs are family to me, this recipe really caught my eye. My dogs love peanut butter (and it sounds good enough for me, too! Don't know about you, but my dogs always think whatever I'm eating is better than what they have. What a great way to give them a treat! Via Juli Vosmik (Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ): FROSTY DOG TREATS INGREDIENTS: 1 cup peanut butter 1 32 ounce container of plain or vanilla yogurt Melt peanut butter in microwave - about 30 seconds. Stir...(read more)

HOW MUCH WILL THE SELLER TAKE? DEPENDS.... HOW STRONG IS YOUR OFFER?

Sharon Sapp — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:36:00 GMT

Mr and Mrs Buyer - I know you're anxious and want the best deal possible so here are some answers to your top questions in advance. Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate: How much should I offer? No idea until recent sales in the area are considered. Will the seller pay my closing? No idea but you can ask in the offer. Will the seller wait for me to sell my home? No idea, but we can ask for a contingency. Will the seller leave the $7,500 ride on mower? Don't...(read more)

Improve Your Chances of Owning Real Estate

Sharon Sapp — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:52:00 GMT

There is no better time to be shopping around for your real estate than right now, with prices still at relatively low levels and strict lending criteria making it difficult for many prospective buyers to get their foot in the door. Whether you are a first-time buyer or upgrading or expanding your existing real estate portfolio, getting a loan will, for most people, be crucial. According to the latest statistics, 52,8% of loan applications are currently being turned down by banks. Here are some tips...(read more)

Top 10 Tips on How to Get Discounted Movers

Sharon Sapp — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:38:00 GMT

No matter how you look at it one has to agree that moving from one place to the other is expensive and sometimes worrisome as well. If you need to move and you are left with no other choice, you have to bring yourself to terms that it is going to cost you. The good news here is that you have a few tips that can help you save money and cut down on the costs. The first thing that you need to ask yourself is whether you require the services of a mover or can you manage to move things by yourself. The...(read more)

Avoiding 7 Of The Most Often Real Estate Buying Mistakes

Sharon Sapp — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:43:00 GMT

The process of home purchasing necessitates a sizable amount of knowledge. Your decision will be influenced by the numerous legal ramifications you have to be aware of, the financial possibilities and options as well as emotional choices you will make in the process of purchasing a home. In order to minimize the number of mistakes you will need to learn from other people's mistakes so that you will take the wisest decision for your personal needs. With this article we will try to offer you information...(read more)

Clean it up!

Sharon Sapp — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:35:00 GMT

Clean it up! Here are 5 ways to take care of that! Sellers always need to keep in mind that when they are selling their home, they need to pretend the house is no longer theirs and look at it as if they were going to buy it themselves. First, ask yourself "How would I feel when I walk in here and it's not my home? Would I need to clean from top to bottom, what about the floors or the windows? What about the bathrooms?" Most people forget how important the answers to those questions...(read more)

Moving with Pets

Sharon Sapp — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:34:00 GMT

Most people think of their pets as family. You take extra care to make moving as stress-free as possible for your kids, right? Then you need to do the same for your pets. Experts agree that pets thrive on routine. Routine and moving don't seem to go together, but there are ways to make the transition a bit easier on you and your pet. The first step is to visit your current veterinarian. If you are moving out of the area, be sure to request your pet's medical files, this way your new vet will...(read more)

I want / need to buy a house

Sharon Sapp — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who is looking to move up or down, or if you are being transferred to a new area, getting into the market can be both an exciting and a scary feeling. So, where do I start? First, discover if you have enough money to buy a home? The first step to finding out how much home you can truly afford is to get pre-qualified for a mortgage. This is a quick, painless process that gives you an idea of whether or not a bank or a mortgage company would be willing...(read more)

Want your home to sell quickly? Try these 11 suggestions

Sharon Sapp — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Hire the best "full service" Realtor you can find. In a market like the one we're in now, there is no time to try and sell with less than full service, or time to try to do it on your own. Do your research on the Internet and by asking friends, co-workers and family members who they've worked with and if they had a good experience with a Realtor. Interview some Realtors. Don't automatically hire your best friend, their cousin, your hairstylist or friend of a friend who moonlights...(read more)

Open House in Schnecksville North on Sunday

Sharon Sapp — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:25:00 GMT

Schnecksville North, Schnecksville - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 4213 Iroquois St on June 6 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Single Story For Sale in Schnecksville North

Sharon Sapp — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Meticulously maintained

• 1,440 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $199,900

Schnecksville North, Schnecksville - Green Remarks: High end, energy efficient appliances and bathroom fixtures. LOW tuility costs.

Lovingly maintained twin in highly desirable Parkland SD is now available. Easy to picture yourself in this upgraded 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the coveted Schnecksville North dev. Attention to detail is evident throughout from the new flooring, doors and paint, to the upscale appliances and bath fixtures. Oversized attached garage with shed give provide lots of room for your toys. Inside, a large living room welcomes you to sit awhile, but don’t miss the rest of the home. Keep your meal warm in the double oven until after you unwind in the whirlpool tub upstairs or enjoy your meal in the breakfast nook while looking thru the sliding glass doors at the landscaped rear yard and the double patio with skylights and ceiling fan. You can still enjoy music or TV or just quiet conversation while the Bosch dishwasher is running since it’s so quiet. Peace of mind is yours w/ AHS 1 year home warranty that you get with a full price offer. There’s so much to appreciate in this home but no room to list it all, so make your appointment to see for yourself today!

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Single Story For Sale in Green Acres

Sharon Sapp — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:20:00 GMT

Why pay rent when you can own this?

• 3 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $23,500 - Economical Living

Green Acres, Bethlehem City - This mobile home is in move-in condition just waiting for you. Heating unit just serviced, new vinyl floors just installed and front and some interior doors will soon be replaced. Good sized rooms and deck in front and back make for easy living. Home larger than public records show with extension that was added that also makes the rooms larger. Lovely glass front hutch provides a pretty touch of class to show off your dishes or collectables. Master bedroom has double doors that open into the master bath with nice wood shelving for your whatever your imagination can come up with. Community playground and swimming pool within walking distance. Lot rent includes water, sewer, garbage, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, playground, mowing all common areas, paving and plowing of roads, all set in a lovely park environment with mature landscaping. Low utility costs make this lovely home also an affordable one. Make your appointment to see this today!

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Don't make these mistakes when selling your home

Sharon Sapp — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:01:00 GMT

Price it right the first time. If you're shopping for a home, wouldn't you think something is wrong with the home if it's been on the market for a year? Your Realtor should be honest and show you what is selling. Price it there, not what you would like to get for it to move on.

Be creative. The hardest part for buyers is coming up with the cash for a down payment and/or settlement costs.

Via Scott Skinner:

These are the 5 most common mistakes that sellers make when trying to sell a home.
Price your home right. Not what you want or need, but what the market dictates.
No offers in a month. Lower prices at least 3%
Price your home based upon comps of sold properties (within 3 months); Not active listings!
Incentives such as contribution towards closing costs allow buyers to come up with less money making it easier for the borrower to obtain a loan.
Do not overprice your home with the idea you have room to negotiate. Buyers will make offers on lesser priced homes.