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Your West Side Indianapolis Realtor

Radon in the news in Indy area May 1, 2012

Filed under: Buyers,Events,House & Home,Indianapolis,Real Estate News — Michelle Morris @ 6:32 pm
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The IndyStar recently reported that many schools in the area have not tested for Radon lately, and were not interested in having a free test performed. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is naturally present in the Indianapolis area. It seeps from the ground into area homes and can lead to cancer if levels are too high.
Local schools turned down free testing, according to the article, because once they find out that there is a problem, the cost of a fix could be too high.
I advise my buyers (especially those buying homes with basements) to get a Radon test done.
Here’s a short video from USInspect about Radon:
http://www.usinspect.com/residential/videos/more-about-radonMore Info:

Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. Elevated levels have been found in homes in every state. Any home can have a problem (new or old homes, well-sealed or drafty homes, and homes with or without basements). The National Academy of Sciences estimates that radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer, causes between 15,400 and 21,800 lung cancer deaths per year in the U.S.

Home Buyers & Sellers

Home Buyer’s & Seller’s Guide

Buying a new home

How to reduce radon levels

Citizens

Citizen’s guide to radon

Radon guide for tenants

Reducing radon risks

Radon myths

Radon in schools

Radon Info for Kids

U.S. Maps

Radon zone map

Geologic radon potential

Uranium concentrations

Radon Geeks

Physician’s guide to radon

Geology of radon

BEIR V1 Radon Report

Article courtesy of U.S. Inspect.

 

My Career Stats February 13, 2012

Filed under: Buyers,Economy,Hendricks County,House & Home,Indianapolis,Real Estate News,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 9:46 am
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I was just curious so I decided to check out my personal statistics, according to MIBOR. I know some of my sales aren’t included because they were new builds, and sometimes those don’t get reported to MIBOR.

 

  List Price Sales Price SP$/LP$ % DOM
High $349,900 $372,342 115.3% 444
Low $69,900 $67,500 90.4% 0
Average $178,253 $173,515 96.98% 94
Median $155,000 $151,000 96.6% 65
 

Hendricks Regional Health YMCA January 25, 2012

Filed under: Avon,Hendricks County,Indianapolis,Random Fun Stuff — Michelle Morris @ 1:33 pm
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I’m excited to have finally taken the leap and joined the Y. I want to let you all know that we love it and I highly recommend it. My kids hang out in the Child Watch area while I get my workout done. Then, after I’m finished I like to let them each take a turn rock climbing. Once it warms up a bit I’m sure we will be in the pool, the boys can’t wait to try the slide!

My favorite thing so far has been my fitness orientation. The fitness coach helped me make sure that I knew how to use all the machines, and saved all my settings in the FitLinx system so that I don’t have to remember how weight to use or how many reps to do. The little computer even measures my range of motion to be sure I’m doing the exercises right. I’m proud to say that after only 2 attempts, I can do ALL of the exercises assigned to me, and do all my reps :)

There is a Subway inside, as well as the pool, sauna, rock climbing wall, basketball courts, fitness center, classrooms, and locker rooms. My next goal is to attempt some Zumba classes! Who’s in?

 

Come Visit me at the Indy Home Show December 21, 2011

Filed under: Events,House & Home,Indianapolis — Michelle Morris @ 6:41 pm
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On January 21st, I will be at the Carpenter Realtors booth at the Indy Home Show from 9 until noon!

IF you come visit me, you will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Scotty’s Brewhouse! Just stop by and say hello, and tell me that you heard about this on my blog!!

 

Lowest priced homes in Indianapolis December 21, 2011

Filed under: Buyers,Economy,House & Home,Indianapolis — Michelle Morris @ 5:52 pm
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With the market still suffering, I was curious about how low prices have gone in Indianapolis. So, I searched for low priced homes and found some interesting things.

There are currently 4 homes listed in Indy for $5000 or less. This isn’t including auctions, which are normally listed for $1 with the knowledge that the price will go up.

  • 3601 E MICHIGAN ST is priced at $4,700
  • 9103 BRENTWOOD CT is listed at $5,000
  • 1026 N MEDFORD AV for only $5,000
  • 4015 E 30TH ST is also just $5,000

When I looked for properties priced UP TO $10,000, there were 66 properties available!

 

 

Great news!! Lowest Inventory in Six Years December 5, 2011

Filed under: Avon,Brownsburg,Buyers,Danville,Economy,Hendricks County,Homeowners,House & Home,Indianapolis,Real Estate News — Michelle Morris @ 2:43 pm
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Lowest Inventory in Six Years. According to this post from the National Association of Realtors, we are now seeing the lowest inventory levels we’ve seen since 2005! This is great news for the real estate market! And it isn’t just a nationwide thing, we have seen the same thing happening in our local Indianapolis real estate market.

Why do you care about that? Fewer homes on the market means fewer homes for buyers to choose from. This could help create a sense of urgency and get some buyers off the fence. It could also possibly create a shift in demand (remember supply vs demand?). Hopefully we will see this trend continue!

 

Perks Newsletter May 18, 2011

Filed under: Indianapolis,Random Fun Stuff — Michelle Morris @ 8:49 am
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You can get great deals on nearly anything by visiting my Pin Point Perks site. While you’re there, sign up for the newsletter so you won’t miss anything. Here’s a sample of the newsletter: http://www.pinpointperks.com/partner/michellemorris/newsletter

I would love to hear from you if you use one of the coupons!!

 

Where do I work? EVERYWHERE! March 4, 2011

Filed under: Buyers,Indianapolis,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 10:47 am
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I am a big Twitter fan, and the other day I saw a friend of mine mention that he was interviewing Realtors. I was a little taken aback that I hadn’t heard from him to help him find a home, so I spoke up, and he said:  @RealtorMichelle Ayep… looking for a place on the northside, though (otherwise I would have contacted you for sure :)

Woah, woah, woah… back the bus up right there!!! I guess I need to do a better job of making sure that EVERYONE knows that even though I live in Avon, I can still work the entire Metropolitan Indianapolis area. The main difference when I’m working outside of Hendricks County is that I use my GPS a lot more. Actually, this map is a pretty good representation of where I work!

Just for fun, let’s take a look at my stats, here’s where I work:

My 4 Active listings, 1 is in Avon, 1 in Broad Ripple, 1 in Farley, and 1 just off 37 in Perry Twp.

My 4 Pending sales: 2 in Avon, 1 in Zionsville, 1 in Carmel

Of my Closed sales:

  • Noblesville, 2
  • Carmel, 2
  • Brownsburg, 1
  • Avon, 18
  • Plainfield, 3
  • Danville, 1
  • Clayton, 1
  • Indpls/Perry Twp., 2
  • Indpls/Wayne Twp., 4
  • Indpls/Center Twp., 1
  • Mooresville, 1

Not all of my listings sell, so I have Expired listings in: Brownsburg, Avon,  Plainfield, Camby, North Salem, Indpls/Wash. Twp., Indpls/Perry Twp., Indpls/Decatur Twp., and Indpls/Wayne Twp.

Currently working with buyers looking in Beech Grove, Perry Twp, Avon, Plainfield, Mooresville, and Carmel.

So, as you can see, 1) I am not afraid to lay my cards all out on the table and 2) I work almost everywhere in the Indy Metro area. Also, I will cover this in another post, but IF I can not get to you, I can refer you to an agent that is closer to you, no matter where on the PLANET you are, so you should still call me!

 

Want an answer? Call Carpenter! March 2, 2011

Filed under: Buyers,House & Home,Indianapolis,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 10:03 am
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Pop quiz, hot shot. You are on a real estate website, and you see a house you have a question about. You want to know if the bathroom that there is no photo of is painted blue. What do you do? WHAT. DO. YOU. DO!!???

Many real estate websites have a way to contact an agent to ask a question, but did you know that 70% (!!) of those questions go completely unanswered!? Many others take a few days to get an answer. Not so with Carpenter.com!

At Carpenter, we actually have a staffed office that takes your internet question, finds the listing agent (if it is a Carp agent) calls them and gets them to answer it! Then, the listing agent can call you back and say, yes, that bathroom is blue, I have a photo on my computer but didn’t post it because… then they can ask if you want to tour the house. Sometimes you do, sometimes you don’t, no big whoop.

Our Client Service Center is open from 8a-8p on weekdays and 8 hours on weekend days. Now that is the type of dedication that gets houses SOLD.

But what if the agent can’t be reached? Oh guess what? We have a cure for that too. We have an Internet Lead Team that can take care of you. If the listing agent can’t be reached or is from another company, your question will go to a member of our Internet Lead Management Team. This is a team of agents who have been trained to follow up with your questions. You know what else? We (Oh, I’m on the team) are required to answer your inquiry WITHIN TWO HOURS or else.

Buyers love this. One time I got a lead and called right away and the lady kinda freaked out. She laughed and said, “Oh wow, I just filled that out about half an hour ago, that’s amazing that you’re actually calling me!”

Why would sellers care about this? What if it is YOUR house that the person is asking a question about? Would you prefer that the question is answered quickly, while the prospect is still excited about the house or would you like us to ignore it? That’s what I thought.

 

REALTOR® Magazine– 5 Most Affordable Housing Markets February 22, 2011

Filed under: Buyers,Economy,Indianapolis — Michelle Morris @ 5:17 pm
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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-5 Most Affordable Housing Markets.

Guess which city is ranked at the TOP of the list… yet again.

 

 
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