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Salem Oregon SHORT SALEs APPROVED!

It feels like Christmas morning! I feel like a kid that wondered downstairs to find the presents under the tree. No, it is not a shiny red bike but an email with approval of a Salem Oregon short sale I have been working. It is a great feeling and every time I see one it feels like the first time. It feels like Christmas! 

The best feeling comes from knowing I have helped another family. As much as I cringe when I think about short sales it also can be a life savor for families.

I appreciate the banks and systems they have in place to expidite these deals. Salem Oregon Short Sale do happen and I am happy to help

 

1 commentTrevor Elliott • November 16 2011 01:43PM

Croisan Mountain Showcase! South Salem Oregon

Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI | RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. | (503) 602-1039
3845 Croisan Mountain Ct S, Salem, OR
Croisan Mountain Showplace with a View!
4BR/2+1BA Single Family House
offered at $575,000
Year Built 2007
Sq Footage 3,290
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial
Floors Unspecified
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size 9,583 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This home has it all! Come see the amazing view or entertain family and friends.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor
- Tile floor - Family room - Living room
- Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room
- Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop
- Stainless steel appliances - Attic - Basement
- Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


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Contact info:
Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI
RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc.
(503) 602-1039
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Nov 3, 2011, 10:26am PDT
1 commentTrevor Elliott • November 03 2011 03:43PM

SE SALEM BETTER THAN NEW WITH VIEW!

Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI | RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. | 503 602-1039
1040 Ratcliff Dr SE, Salem, OR
Complete Remodel with City Views.
3BR/2BA Single Family House
offered at $174,950
Year Built 1948
Sq Footage 1,208
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors Unspecified
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size 4,791 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Only one original wall in this remodeled 1948 home. 2005 complete remodel of everything. Like new and great view downtown. Fireplace in Living room. Huge trex type deck out front and 12x25 back trex type deck. Open plan with vaults and bedroom or den with french doors. Master suite with WIC and slider and full bath. Large laundry room, 2nd bedroom with door to front deck. Come show this house you will not be disappointed.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling
- Walk-in closet - Living room - Office/Den
- Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven
- Microwave - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


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Contact info:
Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI
RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc.
503 602-1039
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Mar 29, 2010, 11:41am PDT
1 commentTrevor Elliott • March 29 2010 02:58PM

Are Sellers Padding for the 1st Timer Tax Credit

I was talking with a buyer of mine and he said he heard somewhere that sellers are padding their home prices because of the $8,000 Tax Credit. I told him sure someone out there might think that could work but most savy buyers agents are looking at the comps and know Fair Market Value. I would have to disagree with an seller that thought this a good idea because your are pricing your buyers out of buying your home.

Further that tax credit is great incentive and the nature of the market is to list high to pad from low ball offers but again when the home is priced right it sells quickly and very close to full price. I often look at the List Price to Sales Price and see a very small percentage differnece. The listings with huge DOMs are the large LP to SP percentages.

Any thoughts on padding for the Tax Credit? Are you seeing it? Is it working?

2 commentsTrevor Elliott • March 03 2010 05:44PM

Wordless Wednesday!

Thanks for the comments. I took this last summer at one of my listings and I grayscaled it and then reopened another copy and use the color selection tool. Then I copy and pasted it over the grayscaled layer. It took me all of five minutes and I used my Nikon D40. I love how it focuses on foreground and background so well. If you are not shooting with a DSLR, you should.

6 commentsTrevor Elliott • February 24 2010 01:27PM