Dress Your House For Success!

Ready to Sell Your Lafayette or West Lafayette Home?

Looking good is important when you want to make a great impression, whether for a job interview or a social function. The same is true of a home that is on the market. When the "For Sale" sign goes up in front of your home, it should be "dressed" for the occasion.


Since the first impression will be of the front of the house, a well-groomed exterior is crucial, from the landscaping to the paint. The interior of your home should be clean and tastefully decorated. Take care of any minor cosmetic repairs that are needed, such as cracked plaster or peeling paint. A sparkling kitchen and shiny bathrooms, clean windows, and the absence of clutter will help your home "show well". Keeping your home looking good at all times is hard work, especially if you have children and are packing for a move. However, the dividends are impressive, because a home that looks well cared for has an excellent chance of selling quickly and for the best price.

Contact The Romanski Group today for a Free Home Staging Guide...

The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
(765) 807-7122
jimromanski@hotmail.com

See all listings in the Lafayette MLS at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

Market Value for your House

Last summer your neighbors may have put their house on the market and had so many buyers that they were on the winning side of a bidding war. Now you are trying to sell your home, and there's just no action. How can that be?

The real estate marketplace is very unpredictable. Many factors come into play, the most important being interest rates and prevailing sales prices. In a strong seller's market, prices tend to escalate until they reach a certain point where buyers begin to just say no and listing inventories increase. When this happens, sellers who price their homes at the higher level of previous sales prices must re-think their pricing strategies. If they don't, their homes may not sell. Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to remember that the shift from a seller's to a buyer's market can occur very quickly.

You can count on The Romanski Group at Keller Williams Realty for sound advice on what phase the market is in right now.

For a Local Market Update contact us today...
The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
(765) 807-7121 direct
erinromanski@kw.com

See all listings in the Lafayette MLS at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

Dayton, Indiana - House For Sale

Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group | Keller Williams Realty | 765-807-7121 748 Meadow Lane, Dayton, IN Quality built one story home on a crawl space near SIA, I-65 and new hospitals! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $115,000 Year Built 1960 Sq Footage 1,248 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .25 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This quality ranch offers three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms with 1,248 square feet of living space. Features include a welcoming covered front porch, foyer entry with hardwood floors, large living room and an eat-in kitchen. Additional features include some new carpet and paint, a 22x22 2-car attached garage, large deck with built-in benches, storage shed and a nice back yard with mature shade trees. This home is built on a crawl space. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central heat Hardwood floor Living room Dining room Stove/Oven ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Erin Romanski and The Romanski Group Keller Williams Realty 765-807-7121 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Nov 30, 2007, 4:34am PST

Searching for a home in Lafayette or West Lafayette?

pSearching for the perfect home can be like finding a needle in a haystack. In today's real estate market, locating your dream home requires a real estate professional who has the knowledge and systems to respond quickly.

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If this sounds like a tool you can use. Click on our website to see all the listings in the Lafayette MLS and contact us today to discover the most recent area properties to hit the market. Visit www.RomanskiGroup.com!


The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
(765)807-7122
jimromanski@hotmail.com

Pricing Your House To Sell

Pricing a house is one of the most important parts of the marketing process. You want to get as much for the property as you can, but if you set the price too high, you can turn away qualified buyers. Your real estate agent can tell you the selling price of homes comparable to yours. Pricing strategy depends on market conditions, and it is different in a buyers' market than it is in a sellers' market.

If your home is overpriced, the marketplace will reflect that to you. When a property fails to sell in a reasonable period of time, you and your real estate agent should have a frank discussion to determine whether too high a price tag is the reason. Your real estate agent will also be getting feedback from other agents who have shown your home.

Remember that price is only one factor. Consider ways you can make the property more attractive to show by handling needed repairs, improving curb appeal or making cosmetic improvements. Improve the condition of your home and you will improve its chances of selling.

Are you considering selling your home? Contact the Romanski Group with Keller Williams Realty today at (765) 807-7121 or visit us online to see all listings in the MLS at www.RomanskiGroup.com!


Erin Romanski and
The Romanski Group
erinromanski@kw.com - email

Finding the Right Mortgage

Finding a Mortgage Lender and Your Options

When you are buying a new home or refinancing your present one, it is wise to do some comparison shopping among lenders. A low interest rate isn't the only criterion by which to evaluate a loan. You should also consider the terms of the mortgage, what your closing costs will be and the reputation of the lender.

Real estate agents are a good source of information about loans and lenders, whether you are buying a home or just refinancing your present home. We routinely assist buyers when they need a mortgage in order to purchase a home. We know what loan packages are available and the qualifying requirements. The companies with the lowest rates sometimes have very conservative underwriting guidelines, and may not be willing to make loans on certain types of property or to buyers who are marginally qualified. We can tell you which companies and loan officers will go the extra mile to provide excellent service to make sure that the transaction closes.

For a Free Home Buying Guide w/ Recommended Mortgage Lenders contact us today

The Romanski Group
Keller Williams Realty
(765)807-7122
jimromanski@hotmail.com

See all listings in the Lafayette MLS at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Trying to Sell For Sale By Owner?

It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. It seems easy enough--just place an ad in the weekend paper and wait for buyers to show up. Although it may seem simple, real estate sales transactions are extremely complex proceedings.

The first pitfall can come with pricing your property realistically. Homeowners often price their property too high initially, then drastically slash the price when weeks go buy without an offer. Even if a prospective buyer agrees to the initial asking price, there could be complications if the buyers begin to feel that they have agreed to pay too much, or if the lender's appraisal values the property at far less than the agreed-upon price. Some clients hire agents to market their home professionally after weeks or months of trying to sell their own home without success, or after their FSBO transaction fell through. The Romanski Group can provide for you a Home Selling Guide and information regarding the current market in Lafayette and West Lafayette and surrounding communities!


For a free market analysis of your home contact The Romanski Group today at (765) 807-7121

See all listings in the Lafayette MLS at www.RomanskiGroup.com!

Contact us today at Keller Williams Realty - erinromanski@kw.com