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Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Homeowners: Are You Taking Full Advantage of the American Dream?
Hey, Home buyers!
Are you aware you are eligible for tax exemptions if you are a homeowner?
It's TRUE!
If you purchased a home in 2012, you have until December 31, 2012 to file your exemptions. If you are a homeowner and you have never filed your exemptions, you could be missing out on HUGE savings! Contact me today for more information.
Some exemptions can now be filed online. To be sure, please contact your County Assessor directly:
Boone County Auditor |765.482.2940 |
Hamilton County Auditor | 317.776.8401 | www.tinyurl.com/hamiltonauditor
Hendricks County Auditor | 317.745.9300 | www.tinyurl.com/hendricksauditor
Johnson County Auditor | 317.346.4310 | www.tinyurl.com/johnsonauditor
Marion County Auditor | 317.327.3001 | www.tinyurl.com/marionauditor
Morgan County Auditor | 765.342.1001 | www.tinyurl.com/morganauditor
For more information, contact me directly or visit our
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
This Holiday Season, Are You Making Time for Family...and For Yourself?
I started pre-marital counseling with Eric last week-sounds fun, right? Well it actually went better than expected. What I got most out of it was an "aha moment" that most of us can relate to.
Like you, I am a very busy person. There is always something to do, someplace to be, some deadline, someone to be picked up or taken here or there....the list goes on and on. Do you feel the same way? Well...this is my normal state of being. This is who I am and it will likely not change anytime soon. Here's the thing, though...in our first session, Eric said he wishes I spent more time with he and the kids. That's fair, right?
Time is our most precious commodity.
Who are you giving your time to? When it comes down to it, there will ALWAYS be some project, assignment, task, goal, email, phone or text message, etc to respond to. If there wasn't anything to do in life, what sort of life is that, right? So why do I beat myself up over things that need to get done when my family is requesting more time with me? If I were to beat myself up over something, it should be that I'm spending so much time away from my family...so much so, that they are asking me for more time. You know what?
There is nothing more important and lovely to me than my family. Nothing.
So why do I put them on the back burner? Do you do that, too? Watch the clip below to see how I've chosen to take control of my calendar back and put my family first:
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Hey, Sellers in Indianapolis! Its Time to Get Your Property SOLD!
I often tell people that now is the time to list...in the freezing cold Indiana weather. I couldn't be happier to take on new, motivated sellers this time of year! There are several reasons why now is the best time to list your Indiana property...
- LESS COMPETITION! When you have less competition, your standards don't have to be as high. Now, don't get me wrong...I require each of my sellers to have a professional staging consultation. This is a small cost to incur with big rewards, so my motivated sellers are always willing to stage their home to sell. Think about it, though, less competition on the market means its easier for sellers to stand out b/c the crowd is smaller.
- SERIOUS BUYERS LOOK IN THE WINTER MONTHS! If a buyer is willing to get pre-qualified (we don't show homes to buyers withouth a pre-qualification first...that's a whole other blog topic) and get out there in our freezing Indiana winter, they're not just kickinig tires! Each showing will matter and sellers won't be frantically cleaning their house up to show for some "buyer" who may just be looking for decorating tips.
- ONCE THE PROPERTY IS SOLD, ALL THE "SPRING" SELLERS WILL BE PUTTING THEIR HOMES UP FOR SALE, SO IF YOU PLAN TO BUY AGAIN...YOU HAVE THE CREAM OF THE CROP! The average sales price in this area is about 90 days. So think about it...you list your home today and it will sell around the end of February/March. Well....look how you've just positioned yourself! February/March is after holidays and heading into spring when everyone else starts listing their homes. Yes, they will likely be buying once they sell their house, too, but they still have to sell and you don't! You have all the power and all the options! What a beautiful thing!
So...let's get your property on the market TODAY! I personally promise not to show your property to anyone who isn't already pre-qualified with a reputable lender.
You have noting to lose...call me today to discuss what it will take to get your home SOLD!
***317.246.9966 or lisa@indyreexperts.com***
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Are You Losing Business Because of Your Listening?
Are you a good listener? I try to be. I mean, it's crucial in all areas from personal relationships to business. And when your business is about listening to what a client really needs, wants and is saying, good listening skills are vital. Especially when you're a real estate agent and your business is about buying and selling houses in Indianapolis.
So when I saw an email from Cindy Allen-Stuckey that theorized that we only hear 25-40% of what others are saying, my eyes paid attention!
That doesn't seem like a very good number, but I'm guessing that it's probably true. On a personal level, I focus as best I can on what a client has to say - and I think I do a pretty good job of it - but like most of us, I guess it's likely that sometimes I fall into the trap of worrying too much about what I'm going to say next. And that can be a serious impediment to effective listening.
Cindy is the founder of the Central Indiana firm Making Performance Matter, and I'd like to thank her for encouraging me to become an even better listener.
If you'd like to grab a few more tips from Cindy on effective listening skills, check out her video below.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Indianapolis Explosion: Natural Gas Safety Tips
The horrible explosion in Indianapolis Saturday night that claimed two lives and destroyed multiple homes literally hit very close to home for me.
The devastated neighborhood is less than a mile from my own home and and an area that I jog by and drive through regularly. I heard the explosion and felt the thud but, of course, had no idea what had occurred.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones and whose houses were destroyed.
While it still remains to be seen whether a natural gas accident was the cause of the explosion, the evidence would seem to point in that direction. I decided to take some time to educate myself on safety issues surrounding natural gas and thought I would share these links and pages with you as well.
Remember, if you think you smell the distinctive "rotten egg" odor of leaking natural gas, first vacate the area immediately and THEN call your local natural gas provider or 911.
Don't forget: using a cellphone or regular land line can spark an explosion, so LEAVE the area FIRST!
Do your children have questions about what happened? The site below has coloring pages, tips, and a safety certificate. It's a good way for parents or teachers to educate the kids.
Call BEFORE you dig. It's the law. 1-800-382-5544
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