Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Lafayette Indiana Homes For Sale - Price Reductions


Lafayette, Indiana Real Estate - Price Reductions

Check out these great houses - just reduced in price and waiting for new owners....


916 Southernview Drive, Lafayette Indiana 47909
Custom built ranch with a partial finished basement on over a 1/2 acre wooded lot!
Price just reduced to $225,000

123 McCutcheon Drive, Lafayette IN 47909
Sharp 2-story home on a full finished basement w/ wooded back yard!
Price just reduced to $195,000

530 Graham Court, Lafayette IN 47909
Well cared for home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, over 1500 sq ft!
Price recently reduced to $112,500

Featured Lot For Sale
Lot 6 Zanik Lane, Lafayette IN 47909
Fully wooded lot in small secluded neighborhood, nearly 3 acres!
$68,500 - seller is licensed Realtor

If you are considering purchasing a new home, contact The Romanski Group with Keller Williams Realty today at 765-807-7121.

Click here to see all properties in the Lafayette MLS!

Visit us online at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

Real Estate Market Update for Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana


Lafayette, Indiana and surrounding communities Real Estate Update

Thought it would be great to share as the market is pretty much in line with this time last year and actually has a higher % of listings sold for 2007...

Here are the statistics taken from the Lafayette Board of Realtors MLS comparing last September 2006 to this September 2007. Here's what I discovered...

Based on Residential Properties Only

Total Listed: 2006 / 410
2007 / 362

Number Sold and %: 2006 / 200 with 48.78% sold
2007 / 196 with 54.14% sold

Average Sales Price: 2006 / $132,206
2007 / $120,566

Sales Price/List Ratio: 2006 / 95.60%
2007 / 95.62%

Average DOM Sold: 2006 / 88
2007 / 89


Contact Erin Romanski with The Romanski Group at Keller Williams Realty with questions or concerns about the current market or your home's value - ask us about a free market analysis of your home.

The real estate market is alive and well and there are homebuyers actively searching for new homes.


Click here to see all of the homes for sale in the Lafayette MLS!

Visit us online at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
(765) 807-7121 direct

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Lafayette, Indiana - Home For Sale at 3020 Ferry

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121


3020 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN
Full basement w/ rec room and bathroom. Great location convenient to Home Hospital and Columbian Park.
3 Bdrm Single Family House
offered at $105,000
Year Built 1948
Sq Footage 1,536
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 2
Parking 1 Car garage
Lot Size .15 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Adorable and charming home in a convenient Lafayette location near Columbian Park and Home Hospital. This recently updated home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms with over 1500 square feet plus a finished basement. Features include a hardwood floors, natural woodwork, a 1-car attached garage and a large fenced backyard with nice deck. Updates include a remodeled kitchen and baths, wiring, roof, replacement windows and flooring.



Visit www.RomanskiGroup.com/3020Ferry for more information on this home!



see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES
























Central A/CCentral heatFireplace
Hardwood floorFamily roomLiving room
DishwasherStove/OvenMicrowave
BasementLaundry area - insideBalcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES




Garage parking


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:




Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
765-807-7121
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Oct 27, 2007, 6:38am PDT


For more information visit us online at www.RomanskiGroup.com

Courtesy of Erin Romanski with Keller Williams Realty - 765-807-7121

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The heat of summer is behind us, school's in session, and many homebuyers are settled into their new homes. What happens next for your listings that are still on the market?

Things may be cooling off, but that doesn't mean you can't sell a home in the fall and winter months. In fact, prospects who are shopping this time of year tend to be more serious than a lot of the "tire kickers" in the spring and summer.

Help your listings stand out from the crowd. Print out these "Cool Tips to Help Sell Your Home This Fall".

Cool Tips To Help Sell Your Home This Fall


Call The Romanski Group today at (765) 807-7121 for all your real estate needs!

Click Here to See All Properties For Sale in the Lafayette MLS!



*Courtesy of LowesRealtorBenefits.com

Friday, October 19, 2007

Educational Opportunities with Keller Williams Realty in Lafayette Indiana

Can't miss educational offerings in our Lafayette, Indiana Market Center!

Our training and educational courses are open to non Keller Williams agents as well in our state of the art facility and training room.

Camp 443 - beginning November 19th, 2007
Whether you are an agent looking for quick success or an experienced agent wanting to kick-start your career, CAMP 4:4:3 reveals innovative models, sound systems and useful tools to help you get into production quickly by obtaining 4 listings and 4 sales in 3 months! Register today by contacting leshoward@kw.com

Each week we offer the different courses in our market center including....

Success Series - 8 week Course to Get Your Business Thriving in a Shifting Market
Tech Tuesdays
MREA Book Club
Capturing FSBO's and Expired's Using Scripts and Dialogues
MLS 101 and MLS 201 (Buyer and Seller Tools)
Forms and Contracts Class
Get Your Zip Going (ZipForms)
Marketing and Listing Masterminds
GIS/County Tax Records Training
Wealth Building Wednesdays
Millionaire Mondays
Inspection Clnic
Short Sale Workshop
Plus many more! Join us for a class and see how we are different than all other companies!

For more information about a career with Keller Williams Realty contact Les Howard - 765-807-7120 / leshoward@kw.com
Keller Williams Realty
22 Executive Drive
Lafayette, IN 47905

Visit us online for a career tour at www.LafayetteKW.com!

Keller Williams Realty, Fastest Growing Real Estate Company in Lafayette!




Wow, Keller Williams Realty, the fastest growing, 4th largest real estate franchise in North America has a market center in Lafayette Indiana that is overflowing with talented, professional agents. We attract the top real estate talent because of our culture, training and education and profit sharing programs. Currently at 45 agents, Keller Williams Realty is becoming a household name throughout Tippecanoe County. This is a strong signal that the market for selling and buying real estate in Lafayette Indiana is stable and agents are eager to take their careers to new heights.

For more information about a career with Keller Williams Realty visit our career information page at www.LafayetteKW.com or contact me now!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Lafayette MLS Market Statistics

Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana Real Estate Statistics

Market Statistics for all of Lafayette Multiple Listing Service

Dates: January 1, 2007 through October 16, 2007

Residential properties currently active on the market - 1,859
Average List Price of active residential properties - $158,127
Total Listed Residential Properties since 1/1/07 - 4,645
Number Sold - 2,323
Percent Sold - 50.01%

This data speaks to me that pricing is a large concern and homes need to be properly priced when listed on the market.
Average Sale Price Sold- $137,595
Average Days of the Market - SOLD - 91

Contact The Romanski Group for more information or visit us online at www.RomanskiGroup.com

Expired Listings and Long Days on the Market

Why Is It Not Selling


If you are selling your home and it has been on the market for several months, you might start to wonder why it just isn't moving. How can you introduce some extra energy into the sale?

The first thing you should do is review the feedback from prospective buyers who have seen your home, and other agents who have shown it. Does your home look its best? Is it accessible for agents to show on short notice? Is the price in line with the rest of the market? Do you need to consider neutralizing any strong decorating features that may not have wide appeal?

Getting your home sold is a collaborative effort between you and your real estate agent. It is important for your agent to market your property aggressively, but you must do your part to ensure that buyers see a home that is as appealing as it can be. Ask your agent for any new ideas that will create results
According to our MLS - Lafayette Multiple Listing Servie there have been 4,645 homes listed for sale in the Lafayette marketplace with just 2,323 of those properties sold.

Pricing Strategies must be very competitive and on the mark in order to sell. According to the National Association of Realtors is a property is on the market for 90 days and has not sold there is only a 20% of it selling in the nxt 90 days. It is critical to price your home right from the start in today's market.

For more information about Selling Your Home contact The Romanski Group today at www.RomanskiGroup.com! We have an Ultimate Marketing Program with Maximum Exposure.

Working with an Agent to Buy a Home

Working with an Agent to Buy A Home

Selecting A Real Estate Agent
Finding the right real estate agent to help you in your search is the important first step to take when you are ready to buy a new home. Some people feel it is better to use someone you don't know--I can't agree with this thought because someone you know will usually go above and beyond the call of duty and have you as top priority at all times.

Knowledge, professionalism and experience are the important factors to consider when selecting a real estate agent. You should also look for someone who listens carefully to what you want in a new home and who knows the market well enough to find the right house for you within a reasonable period of time. Be comfortable with the person you choose. If you feel like the real estate agent is sensitive to your needs and desires, you will feel confident working with that person.

It is important that your first meeting with a Realtor is to complete a Needs Analysis and discover what type of home and location you are looking for. This also allows you to get to know the Realtor before looking at homes. It is important that personalities work well together and that you have the utmost confidence and trust in your Realtor.

Contact The Romanski Group today to schedule a Buyer Consultation and Needs Analysis for your next home purchase. Visit us online at www.RomanskiGroup.com or call us at 765-807-7121.

Tips for First Time Investors

Tips for First Time Investors


When starting out as a real estate investor, you can choose either the conservative approach of holding a property until it increases in value or the riskier approach of "flipping" - reselling very soon after making some improvements that add value. If you plan on taking the safer approach, keep the following factors in mind when searching for the right investment property.

Look for a house or apartment unit that is close to where you live, so inspecting the property and overseeing maintenance will be easier. Choose an area where there is clear potential for future development, and you will benefit from the inevitable increase in property values. If you have the choice of either buying a newly built or recently remodeled home or a less expensive house in the same neighborhood that needs a cosmetic makeover, buy the bargain property and upgrade it for a better long-term return on your investment.

Contact The Romanski Group with Keller Williams Realty today to learn more about investing in the Lafayette and West Lafayette area markets. We also suggest reading the Millionaire Real Estate Investor book and FLIP - both written by Gary Keller to get acquainted with real estate investments.

Visit us at www.RomanskiGroup or contact us direct at 765-807-7121

Lafayette, Indiana - House For Sale Near McCutcheon High School

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121


123 McCutcheon Drive, Lafayette, IN
A beautiful privacy fenced backyard with mature trees is the setting for this lovely 2 story home.
4 Bdrm Single Family House
offered at $195,000
Year Built 1979
Sq Footage 2,620
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial
Floors 2
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size .35 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

A beautiful privacy fenced backyard with mature trees is the setting for this lovely 2 story home with four generous bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and over 2600 square feet including the basement. Features include formal living and dining rooms, a large family room with a wood burning fireplace, surround sound and recessed lighting and a nice kitchen with a breakfast nook and a large pantry. There is a screened porch overlooking the backyard that opens onto the 31x16 deck with a hottub. The finished basement offers a family room, office, and laundry room with tons of storage space. Many new updates throughout including a furnace, C/A and water softener in 2005. Additional features include Pella gridded windows throughout, security system, 10x7 office with built in desks and cabinets, 2-car attached garage, laundry room with a utility sink plus much more.


see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES







































Central A/CCentral heatFireplace
High/Vaulted ceilingWalk-in closetHardwood floor
Tile floorFamily roomLiving room
Bonus/Rec roomOffice/DenDining room
Breakfast nookDishwasherRefrigerator
Stove/OvenAtticBasement
Laundry area - insideBalcony, Deck, or PatioYard
Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES







Hot Tub
Screened Porch
Fenced Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:




Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
765-807-7121
For sale by agent/broker

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