Kat's Real Estate View

Good, Better, BEST…

2008-03-21T13:53:00.000-07:00

How do you determine what level of quality and service you are receiving from your agent? Think about your needs and wants.When it comes to Cars, Doctors and Contractors, we usually like to know:1) reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, 2) value, (success ratio, return on investment, shelf-life, money saved, etc.)3) compatibility,4) timeline, 5) percent of successes vs. failures as

Breast Cancer Awareness

2008-03-10T09:43:00.001-07:00

My ID is 246997 I know a few people who have survived Breast Cancer and I have several friends who know people that haven't. PLEASE do what you can to support Cancer research and awareness!

Updated Home Searches

2008-02-01T16:30:00.000-08:00

In searching area homes for sale and checking popular webpages, I noted several sites that are not kept up-to-date. One reason for this is that Real Estate Agents do not like to miss out on leads. Sometimes an agent will keep a property on his site to solicit phone calls from prospective Buyers. To avoid wasted time and energy, search MLSes directly. An MLS is a multiple listing service which is

Latest and Greatest

2008-01-06T14:25:00.001-08:00

The saying goes “what you do on the first day of the year will dictate what you will be doing the rest of the year” UNKNOWN Well, I was out and about visiting family as well as negotiating an offer on a property here in Wetumpka. What were you doing? Now I have completed the 60-hour broker class and now I have some more studying to do before I sit for the exam. I am SO EXCITED to be

Agency Disclosure / Representation

2007-12-07T17:33:00.000-08:00

Every day I learn something new with regard to Alabama Real Estate and it's implementation. Today, I learned about the importance of timing with regard to disclosure and a Limited Dual Consensual Agency agreement.Today I took a big step toward improving the service I offer to my clients. I attended the first session of a 60hr pre-licensure class for Brokers. The law in Alabama changed and as of

Market Statistics

2007-12-06T13:08:00.000-08:00

From the Montgomery Area MLSAs of October 31, 2007We have closed 4,734 homes since Jan 1st!We have sold just 289 fewer homes than Jan 1, 2006-Oct 31, 2006.In October we had 1,300 more new listings added to the market than last October.There are a lot of properties to buy!As of today, ACTIVE properties available on the MLS are:Single Family HOMES - 3,273 andLAND - 1,126Call me for assistance

Misc

2007-12-03T08:43:00.000-08:00

House Hunting Tips from ME!Well, here's the dealio. In the greater Montgomery area, we are experiencing a HIGH VOLUME of homes on the market. If your area also has a large number of inventory, or homes for sale, this advice can help you as well! Don't waste your time looking at homes you can't afford or won't buy because of location, condition or size.GET PRE-APPROVED if you aren't

Happy Holidays!

2007-11-22T16:02:00.000-08:00

As the year comes to a close, I know you’ll have a lot on your mind. I am here to serve your real estate needs, whatever they might be.SERVING YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDSAre you looking for a home or planning to sell a property in the near future? Please call me at your convenience and let me work for you!Do you know someone who would benefit from my services? Please give me his or her contact

My Schedule

2007-11-16T19:50:00.000-08:00

I don't have young children to tend to and therefore my schedule is somewhat more flexible than that of other Realtors (R) in the area. Contact me to assist you if you want someone who will be AVAILABLE to help you with your Real Estate Needs. http://www.KatParker.com

What's New Before Thanksgiving

2007-11-16T19:25:00.000-08:00

Showings at last minute - Kat's philosophyWell, most buyers and sellers are preparing for Thanksgiving along with those who aren't planning a move right now. So, there won't be quite as many showings this weekend and next. However, there are SERIOUS buyers looking for homes YEAR ROUND. So, if someone does ask to see your home this weekend, I would JUMP THROUGH HOOPS to accomodate. You never

Sunrooms

2007-11-10T09:16:00.000-08:00

Adding square footage to your home is the SMARTEST remodeling advice anyone can give or receive. It will automatically add value. Next in line are kitchen and bath remodels, followed by living and dining rooms. If you have a porch or patio, you should think about closing it in this winter and giving your family more living space to enjoy over the future months and years! Then down the road

Choosing a quality kitchen range hood

2007-11-02T10:16:00.000-07:00

Choosing a quality kitchen range hood - besides removing odors, best units get rid of moisture -- quietlyby Paul Bianchina, Inman NewsIn most kitchens, there is a simple appliance situated above your range or cooktop that often seems to be mistaken for nothing more than a big light fixture -- and in fact, the "builder's grade" range hood in many new homes really is little more than that. But your

Land and Homes For Sale

2007-11-02T10:04:00.000-07:00

301 Bowen Bend near Emerald Mountain in Wetumpka $188,000 4 Br/2 Ba large lot with storage buildingBeautiful inside and out!MLS # 245145Land on Seth Johnson Drive in Redland Community of WetumpkaNEW SCHOOL COMING FALL 2009$55,500 0.65 +/- acres wooded lot in River RidgeMLS # 246642Land on Hwy 229 / Red Hill Road near Castaway IslandYou can see the water through the trees!9.3 +/- acres VERY CLOSE

How to Hire a Builder or Remodeler

2007-10-18T14:25:00.000-07:00

from the Alabama Home Builder’s Licensure BoardHaving your own home is the American dream. It is your own little corner of the universe. Don’t trust its construction or remodeling to just anybody. As much time and attention should be spent interviewing and researching a prospective builder or remodeler as would be spent searching for a home or automobile or employee.As a consumer you have the

US Real Estate Market

2007-10-12T07:34:00.000-07:00

Getting Back on Trackby Lawrence Yun, Vice President, NAR ResearchThe summer has been tough – historically high temperatures in many parts of the country, Midwest floods, and almost everywhere major airline flight delays. Housing didn’t have such a great summer either, with home sales and price appreciation still waiting to recover. The subprime mortgage mess didn’t help either. So everyone wants

Wetumpka area 12 MLS Statistics

2007-10-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

39 Homes closed, or SOLD during the month of September!24 Homes became Sale Pending from Sept 1st to Oct 1st!Highest price of all homes sold in the greater Wetumpka area was a: 4,000+/- sq ft home on Ann St in Eclectic, which sold for $335,000 after 33 Days on Market.Your home can sell, too!Ask me how I differentiate YOUR home from the others on the market so your home sells FASTER and for MORE $

2007-09-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

Visit www.alamls.com/kat or http://www.katparker.com/index.shtml to see my latest listing!

New Listings

2007-09-13T13:36:00.000-07:00

Lake Jordan Water frontage, ½ acre lots from $75,000 to $85,000! Lake Jordan Water view lot 0.75 acres for $60,000!Titus side…Kat Parker, REALTOR www.KatParker.com

Welcome

2007-09-12T21:01:00.000-07:00

Wilkommen, Bienvenidos, Bonjour/Bonsoir, and Hello!I enjoy practicing different languages although English is the only one I know well enough to communicate professionally. After years of avoiding the cliche of following the mob and creating a blog, I have decided it is time to join in the fun!I currently spend my days (and nights) assisting others with real estate sales and purchases. I work