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Homeowners Keep Getting Unsolicited Offers on Their Homes
Targeted: Why Homeowners Keep Getting Unsolicited Offers on Their Homes By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Why homeowners keep receiving offers on their houses while they aren’t even on the market is one of the most frequent questions I get. When someone asks, they’re usually pretty upset. This is especially irksome when the offers are persistent... Read More
A Return to Balance: Market Uncertainty is
A Return to Balance: Market Uncertainty is Temporary By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker My June article described how the Scottsdale North real estate market was changing. I wrote that piece on May 15, so that it could be in newsstands and your mailbox by June 1. While I sensed that the changes were going to... Read More
The Real Estate Market Is Changing
The Real Estate Market Is Changing By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Many of you have asked me to let you know when we see a change in the market. Please allow this article to serve as your official notice: THE MARKET IS CHANGING. And the shift is happening quickly. From last October until this March,... Read More
A Huge Opportunity for Homes With Warts
A Huge Opportunity for Homes With Warts By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker In my over 30-year real estate career I have never seen such a great opportunity to cash in a home with a wart. If you have one you should really consider selling now. We should begin by defining what a home with a... Read More
Does Your Real Estate Agent Really Have Your Best Interest In Mind?
Does Your Real Estate Agent Really Have Your Best Interest In Mind? By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Recently I noticed that there was a new movie on Netflix based on one of my favorite books and I decided to watch it. If you haven’t read “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything,”... Read More
Want Top Dollar for Your House? Now is the Time To List It.
Want Top Dollar for Your House? Now is the Time To List It. By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. In the real estate market, that time... Read More
Scottsdale North 2021 Year-End Market Update
Scottsdale North 2021 Year-End Market Update By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker I am happy to share that this is the best Scottsdale year-end market update ever. Even better than the fake money days back in 2005, where if you could prove you had a pulse, you could get a loan and buy a house. This... Read More
What is my Scottsdale North Home Worth?
What is my Scottsdale North Home Worth? By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker One of the most common questions that I get lately is, “What is my home worth?” I love answering that question in this crazy market. What I love about it is that I get to say to people, “I sell three times more... Read More
Cash App Scams Are On The Rise: How To Protect Yourself and Your Transactions
Cash App Scams Are On The Rise: How To Protect Yourself and Your Transactions By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker A recent news story on local TV news channel ABC 15 caught my attention and I wanted to share its message of raising awareness of cash app scams so that our Scottsdale North residents stay safe... Read More
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move? By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:• 70% of respondents want more outdoor... Read More