3 Reasons to Sell During the Holidays

Welcome back! First, I wanted to wish you a happy and safe holiday season! I also wanted to thank you for a great 2013!

You might think the holidays aren't a great time for real estate, but that's just not true. Both buyers and sellers have great opportunities now. Buyers should take advantage of the terrific interest rates.

Sellers have three reasons to put their home on the market.
1. There is less inventory. That mean less competition for you!
2. Buyers are more serious. Nobody wants to trudge through the cold if they don't have to. These buyers need to buy.
3. Homes show better. Who doesn't love seeing a home decorated and smelling wonderful for the holidays?

Take advantage of the market! If you need anything, give me a call!

Again, happy holidays!

Is Your Veterans Program Run By Veterans?

Is Your Veterans Program Run By Veterans?

I wanted to have you back today to talk more about the Veterans First Program which is for veterans, by veterans and how it's different from other competing programs. As you can see from the video, RE/MAX 1st Advantage's veterans program stands above USAA and Veterans United Home Loans. RE/MAX 1st Advantage's rebate is much larger than the others, it is veteran run (I am a veteran of the Army, my father is a World War II veteran and my son is currently fighting in Afghanistan) and we donate to Military charities on every transaction. The rebate also comes right at settlement so you don’t have to wait and our agent experience is high. We have a team of people that are military oriented who is dedicated to ensuring you receive the full rebate. This rebate is for veterans and veteran’s spouses and we pay every single time in every single state.

If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, call me at (717) 701-8690. Thank you for your service and we look forward to working with you. Have a great day!

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day! Today I am with my father at the Army Heritage Center standing in front of a World War I tank that actually saw service in France. Serving in the military has been part of my family’s heritage; I’ve had two grandfathers that served (medical corps and explosive demolition), four uncles (two in World War II and two in Korea) and my dad is vet of the Pacific Theater of World War II during the Philippines Campaigns. My son is currently doing a tour in Afghanistan and I served for 20 years during the Cold War.

Today I just wanted to wish everyone who has served a very happy Veterans Day and for those who haven’t served, thanks for your support. I asked my father about how he feels being a World War II veteran to this day, “Well standing in front of this tank reminds me of when I was in high school and we studied World History. There was no day called Veterans Day; we were told about the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month that ended the ‘War to End All Wars,’” he said. The thought of all we have done over the years in the defense of liberty and bringing justice to the world brings to tears to my father’s eyes.

For those who have served and those who are serving thank you and have a happy Veterans Day. Hopefully one day we will see the war that ends all wars.

RE/MAX Thanks You for Your Service!

RE/MAX Thanks You for Your Service!

Thank you for joining me for our video about the RE/MAX Veterans First program. RE/MAX is proud to have a team of veterans serving veterans. Together we are here to help you buy or sell your home; by doing so, veterans will receive actual rebates from RE/MAX. Veterans are eligible for rebates ranging from $250-5000, depending on the price of your home.

Whenever you are ready to buy or sell, call us because RE/MAX is on our veteran’s side. Thanks and have a great day!

What Can You Expect From the Market?

What Can You Expect From the Market?

Now is a great time to be a seller. Inventory is down. So far this month in the greater Harrisburg Metropolitan area, 682 homes have been listed. At the same time last year, the number was 772 homes. Fewer people are getting into the market right now, which is good news for sellers. This is one of the reasons why prices are starting to creep up (which is also a good thing).

As far as buyers go, interest rates are still below 5%, which is a historic low. Remember the 1980’s when interest rates were 18%? Those were bad times, these are great times. Our team has taken three listings within the last few days throughout the Harrisburg Metropolitan area. You can see all of our listings if you like us on our Facebook page, the Naiditch team, as well. Make sure to “Like” us!

We are all here to help at (717) 701-8690 and we hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day!

2875 Sunset Drive, Camp Hill, Open House Sunday, Sept. 29th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

2875 Sunset Drive, Camp Hill, Open House Sunday, Sept. 29th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hey, guys! I’m here today at the beautiful 2875 Sunset Drive. This five bedroom and two bath ranch home has 3,600 finished sq. ft.!

The first floor is exclusively wood floors with plenty of space. As you can see we have a two-sided fireplace. One side faces a relaxed living room, while the other side is more formal. You could even make it into a dining room!

The basement is just as gorgeous. The 1,600 finished area has a full sized kitchen and two bedrooms! You could make it your ultimate man cave or maybe rent it out as an apartment.

Now, the home was built in the 1960s and has some minor upgrades needed, but I assure you nothing that is worth passing this home up! It’s priced at $259,900 and you couldn’t ask for a better deal!

Come see it for yourself this Sunday at our open house from 1pm to 3pm! If you have any questions, please give me a call!

Pennsylvania Real Estate Market Update September 2013

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to my video real estate blog!

Fall is here and with less than a third of the year left, now is a great time to get involved with the real estate market.

Prices are starting to go up, which is great news for sellers. Interest rates have increased slightly over the past few weeks, but they are still historically low. I remember when rates were as high as 18 percent! Let’s hope we never have that again!

Inventory is low because of the time of year and because of our large buyer’s pool. So, if you are thinking about selling, NOW is the time!

Give me a call! Everyone on my team would love to help! I’ve been in the real estate business for 16 years and The Sentinel just named me the #1 realtor on the West Shore. The ‘Central PA Business Journal’ named me one of the top agents in the state and #2 in the entire Harrisburg metro area!

We can help you!

Pennsylvania Real Estate Market Update August 2013

Pennsylvania Real Estate Market Update August 2013

Welcome back to my video blog!

Summer is coming to an end, but it’s not all bad news! We are in an incredible market for both buyers and sellers! In fact, 112 more homes were sold in the first two weeks of August this year, than at the same time the previous year.

Not only are we seeing great sales, but there were 737 new homes added to the market in those same two weeks! This means buyers have a great selection.

It truly is an amazing time to be in the market, for buyers and sellers. If you’re ready to buy or sell, or have any questions, please give us a call at 717-701-8690. Anyone on the Naiditch Team would love to help you!

Now is the time to buy or sell real estate!

Hello, Ira Naiditch with RE/MAX 1st Advantage with another video blog entry.

The weather here in Pennsylvania has been close to perfect and so has our real estate market. We are experiencing incredibly low and affordable interest rates along with low prices for the first time in years.

Though interest rates have bumped up a bit from the historic lows we saw before, at the 4.5% rates we are now seeing you can find the house of your dreams at a great buy. For sellers, homes are starting to move again so we are in the very unique position of being in a buyers’ AND sellers’ market.

Please call any of us at the Ira Naiditch Team at (717) 701-8690 to get help with all of your real estate needs.

Thanks for watching and have a great day!

How We Will Serve You Better

Hi everyone! Welcome to our video blog to those visiting for the first time and thank you to those who are returning!

I’m here with my wife, Sue, and we are in Las Vegas attending a real estate seminar to learn how to better help you, whether you are buying or selling a home.

Throughout the country prices are starting to creep up, as well as interest rates! So now is a good time to either buy or sell a home! Do it before interest rates get too high!

Sue, what do you think one of the most important things you’ve learned so far here is?

‘One of the most important things I’ve learned is to have a more specific plan of action for all of our clients. It will help us communicate better with our clients!’

So whatever we can do to help you, call any of us on the Naiditch Team! We can be reached at 717.701.8690

Thanks and have a great day!

The RE/MAX Veterans First Program

Thank you so much for joining us today! I have some exciting news; I’m here to announce a brand new program called ‘The RE/MAX Veterans First Program.’

This is a nationwide program specifically for veterans where they will receive a cash rebate anywhere from $250-$5,000 anytime they buy or sell! To qualify, all you need to do is either be an active duty member or a veteran! This is just a small way to say thank you for your service.

We are veterans serving veterans. I served in the army for 20 years; my partner is a spouse of an active duty soldier. We have a mortgage lender and an attorney on our team who both are veterans as well. We want to serve you!

So, give us a call and ask us more about our RE/MAX Veterans First Program! I can be most easily reached at 717.701.8690

Thanks again for watching!

New People, New Programs

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With spring here we’ve done some expanding and wanted to update you on our news. First, we expanded our team to include three new members. We know that there’s an ocean of agents you can choose from, but remember when working with every member of our team you’ll definitely notice we value the gold standard. Rest assured, you’ll feel at home with our team guiding you every step of the way in the buying or selling process.    

We are now involved in two program—the Veterans First program and relocation services. If you are a veteran you can earn a rebate of up to $5,000 depending on the cost of the home. This program is definitely worth your while if you’re a veteran buying or selling a home.

We’re also offering relocation services. To help people move to other parts of the country, we will connect you with licensed real estate agents in other areas. These agents will provide the same great service you would get from our team.
   
Give us a call so we can tell you where to be positioned and how to be successful in the market. Please contact us at (717) 701-8690. We’d be happy to assist you.

Preparing for Take-off with Some Coaching

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I’m a coach for the The Mike Ferry Organization, and in the upcoming weeks I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned from this program to help you grow professionally in all aspects of your business. The company has a plethora of topic-specific training programs designed for managers, agents and brokers who want to achieve extraordinary results. It’s about focus, determination and commitment. To achieve results, as Mike teaches, we need to concentrate 75 to 80% of our day on four income-producing activities—prospecting, lead follow up, setting up and going to appointments and negotiating contracts. If you spend this amount of time, you’ll have a business that will soar and go to levels you want it to.

In just two weeks I’ll be in Washington, D.C., attending the productivity school hosted by Matthew Ferry. Many of you may already be involved in coaching and that’s great. If you’re in The Mike Ferry Organization, you’re in the right place. If you’re not, please call me at (717) 701-8690. All of us at the Mike Ferry organization look forward to helping you get to where you want to be in the time you want to be there.

Improving Service for Our Clients

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Referrals happen in the real estate field every day. Because of my extensive connections, I can introduce you, a friend or a family member to top agents throughout the country. I will work with these agents to develop the best home-buying strategy for you. This week I am in San Diego for the Mike Ferry One-On-One Retreat, connecting with the top agents in the world. There are agents from Canada, Australia, Italy and England meeting to discuss different marketing strategies and how we can better our selves and our service.

My promise? To get my sellers’ homes sold for the most amount of money in the least amount of time.

Because the real estate market is always evolving, you need to work with real estate agents who are willing to continually educate themselves about the marketplace. That’s what I do, and I recommend only real estate agents who do the same.

So if you or someone you know has a real estate need anywhere in the country, call me at (717) 701-8960. Or, send me an email at REALTORisn@aol.com. My team, and I will be happy to work with you!

100 Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask

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There’s lot to think about when you’re getting ready to buy a home. To help make the buying process as smooth as possible, I’ve compiled a list of 100 questions to ask when looking for a new home.  At the end of this article, you will find a link to the complete list.       

Most buyers want to know how they can find their dream home.  To avoid home-buyer mistakes, the most important step is to find a real estate professional to help you with the process.  Also, know what you want in a house.  Ask yourself questions such as how close do you want to be to your job?  To shopping?  To your place of worship?  Would you like to have a garden?  Do you need a garage?  How close do you want to be to a grocery store?  Based on all the information you provide, a knowledgeable agent will help you land your dream home.    

Remember, your agent will not only help you find the home of your dreams, but connect you to the right people to make the entire process as smooth as possible.  In addition to a real estate agent to represent you, you’ll also need a home inspector, a lender and a real estate attorney.  Yes, an attorney.  

You may be asking, “Do I really need an attorney?”  Most definitely, especially since it doesn’t cost you anything extra.  Of course, if the process goes perfectly then any title company can do the job, but since in the real world we know things don’t always go as planned, you should have an attorney at the table to ensure all the title work is done in your best interest.  All the attorney fees are in the title cost that you are paying anyway, so why not work with an attorney and bring the protection that representation brings? 

For most buyers, the question of the hour is “How much can I really afford to spend?”  A good lender will let you know what the bank says you can afford, and we work with excellent lenders who can assist you with this step.   Once you know what amount you are pre-qualified for, you have to decide on what you are comfortable spending each month on a mortgage payment.  To make this decision you need to consider your lifestyle and think about how you still want to be able to eat out, go to the movies and do some shopping.   

Think as well about long-term goals, such as retirement savings, and long-term discretionary spending goals, such as vacations.  Then look at the number the lender gives you and the number you feel comfortable with for a monthly house payment and then go with the lower of the two.   

We’ve just addressed a few of the most common questions buyers have about the process, but there’s a lot more to think about when looking for a home.  The list of questions the buyer should have in hand is very comprehensive.  To get started, click here to see the full list of 100 Questions Buyers Should Ask.

If you are thinking about buying or selling your home, we’re available to answer all the questions you may have.  You can reach us at 717.701.8690 or REALTORisn@aol.com.  We’d be happy to assist you.