Michelle Sells Indy

Your West Side Indianapolis Realtor

Watch what you post! February 10, 2011

Filed under: Buyers,Real Estate News,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 2:07 pm
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Your FaceBook and Twitter posts can effect your house sale or purchase, so watch what you say!

Imagine the story of a seller who complained all the time on FaceBook about their “moneypit” house. The roof was leaky, the plumbing dripped, the neighbors are awful and was that a termite she saw??? The time soon comes that she has had enough and wants OUT, so she lists it with a Realtor. They finally get an offer and a curious buyer Googles the seller’s name and finds….. deal is off. It could happen.

What about the excited first-time home buyers who want to tell all their friends and family about the house they found. They put a link to the listing on FaceBook so everyone can see the photos, and everyone thinks it is a great deal! The buyer admits that they love it so much that they would pay FULL PRICE if they had to, just to be sure they get it! Guess what, a friend of a friend knows the Realtor and says, “Hey, isn’t this your listing?” Yep, negotiation over, that buyer is paying full price.

You must always remember to be careful what you say, you never know who may hear you! While you’re at it though, you should Follow me on Twitter and Friend me on FaceBook!

 

Pasta (and Rice) Drive! September 2, 2010

Filed under: Events,Hendricks County,Indianapolis,Random Fun Stuff — Michelle Morris @ 10:39 am
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I read on Twitter that a friend of mine is conducting a pasta drive on her blog, Nap Time in Naptown, and I decide that I would love to help as much as possible. So, I decided to shamelessly steal her fabulous idea and run with it, hosting a Pasta Drive of my own here at my office.

Second Helpings is running dangerously low on their suplies of pasta and rice, and they use up to 100 POUNDS per day to help fight hunger right here in Indy.

“At Second Helpings, we fight hunger and empower people. We rescue prepared and perishable food, re-prepare it into nutritious meals, and distribute those meals to over 50 social services organizations that feed hungry people. We also use rescued food to train disadvantaged adults for careers in the culinary field, helping to eliminate hunger at its source.”

To do our part, we are using our office as a collection point and spreading the news that WE WANT TO HELP! Please drop off donations of pasta and rice at the Carpenter Office right behind Best Buy in Avon before September 14. On the 15th, my car (Cleo) will become the Pasta Mobile and I will load her up and drop off all the pasta we collect at Second Helpings.

Pasta and rice are inexpensive and go a long way, so please help do your part!

 

Stand up and be counted! March 25, 2010

Filed under: Events — Michelle Morris @ 1:34 pm
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The 2010 Census will begin in April. Every ten years, it is required that every person living in the United States be counted; citizen or not, legal or undocumented, homeless or housed.

The form will be only 10 questions, and should take only about 5-10 minutes to complete. It is very important that an accurate count is given, because the numbers provided will help determine how much money Indiana will receive from the government for education, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and other vital services. The Census is also used to assess future housing needs.

 

TAG– You’re it!! March 4, 2010

Filed under: Buyers,Events,Real Estate News,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 9:43 am
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Carpenter Realtors is taking a big, bold step into the world of tech this week. We have a few cool new tools, including a new website (rolling out very soon!), some great new agent website designs, a fabulous contact management system for the agents, and best of all, a brand new marketing tool that YOU will love!

TAG IT!

Carpenter has partnered with Microsoft to be the ONLY Real Estate company East of the Mississippi to use this new technology company-wide. We are only the SECOND in the United States to use this. You will soon be seeing our TAG IT! program on our flyers, yard signs, business cards, brochures, TV show and pretty much everything Carpenter does.

So what the heck is that thing?? What you see to the left is a tag. We can use tags to direct people to a website, a virtual tour, a video, or to give them our vCard info, or tell their phone to call us! This particular tag will bring you to this blog.

HOW?? All you need to do is go to http://gettag.mobi on your smartphone (this will work on MOST phones, but not all…yet. My friend Michael is still waiting for it to work on his Palm Prē). The site will direct you to download the app. Once you have it loaded and set up on your phone, open the app and point your phone at the tag. Click “Snap” and the phone will take a picture of the tag. Microsoft’s Tag Reader will decode the tag and open up my blog right on your phone, automagically!

Read about our new TAG IT! program on the Indiana Business Journal website: http://www.ibj.com/newstalk/2010/03/02/tag-readers-come-to-real-estate/PARAMS/post/18426

When I list your house, I will create a tag for your home’s virtual tour or website and put it on the Take-One flyers we use, and probably on the yard sign too. The Mircosoft site will allow me to view reports that track how many people click the tag and when. Go ahead and try it out!

Comments? Questions? I want them!! I would also love to hear your crazy, creative ideas on how I can use this!

 

Open House, Sunday, Feb 28th February 26, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Buyers,Hendricks County — Michelle Morris @ 2:58 pm
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I’m having an open house this weekend at my new listing! Please come by and check it out!

Sunday, February 28th from noon-2pm.

Click here for details about 6078 Pine Bluff Drive!

Directions: From 465, follow US 36 WEST through Avon to County Road 625 E (look for the ball fields) Turn SOUTH on 625, follow for about 1.5 miles to Whispering Pines on the Right. Take the first right on LongLeaf, and follow around to home. (Long Leaf turns into Pine Bluff)

 

When is the best time to sell?? February 10, 2010

Filed under: Homeowners,Real Estate News,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 11:38 am
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Austin Says: February 10, 2010 at 8:26 am 

Hi Michelle,

I’m most likely going to put my house up for sale sometime this year. How does weather (winter vs spring or summer) play a role in selling homes? I think it’s a safe assumption that more people shop for homes in the warmer months so you increase your buyer pool, but there’s also probably going to be more homes for sale which leads to more competition. Do you recommend particular times of the year for sellers to list their homes? Thanks!

Hi Austin!

I’m sure it just sounds like I’m trying to get you to list, but right now really is a good time to get your house on the market. Spring is generally the time when the most houses are sold. This year we have the added incentive of the tax credits to help us. You have to have an offer accepted by April 30th to take advantage of the tax credits. For people to see the house in time for that, and to decide that it really is a great house for them, we need some time to advertise it.

I would say that getting your house listed by the end of February, or early in March is wise, IF YOU ARE READY. Remember, the decision is totally up to you and you must decide what is right for your family.

Conversely, the “holiday” season in November and December tends to be a little slower for real estate. Buyers during that time are more focused, and you will see fewer showings, but they are more serious. In the Spring and Summer you are more likely to get people who are just out looking with no real intent to buy.

 

Thinking of moving UP to a higher payment? Test yourself to see if you can really afford it! February 5, 2010

Filed under: Buyers,Economy,Financing — Michelle Morris @ 10:02 pm
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Here’s a trick I just heard on HGTV:

If you are thinking of moving UP to a bigger house with a higher payment or moving from an apartment to a house, here’s a trick.

Let’s say you are paying $800 per month in rent. You want to buy a  house where your payment would total $1200 per month. Trick yourself by setting aside the difference ($400 per month) every month. By doing this, you will be able to “test” your finances to see if you can really afford the higher payment, AND you will be setting aside money towards your down payment!

Brilliant!

 

Avon is Indiana’s Fastest Growing City! January 30, 2010

Filed under: Uncategorized — Michelle Morris @ 10:14 pm
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According to a report from BusinessWeek, Avon is Indiana’s fastest growing city.

  • Number of households: 11,521
    Pct. Chg: +8% since 2008 (+73% since 2000)
    Average household income: $97,355 (+35% since 2000)
  • Avon has been growing rapidly since the 1990′s. I have seen enormous growth just since I moved here in 2005. A quick 10 mile commute to downtown Indy is one reason that Avon is so popular, and easy access to the airport makes it an ideal location for many. Award winning schools are another reason that so many families have chosen to make Avon their home.

If you are considering a move to Avon, I would love to show you around. Just give me a call!

 

2010 Indianapolis Home Show January 28, 2010

Filed under: Uncategorized — Michelle Morris @ 1:01 pm
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The 2010 Indy Home Show starts tomorrow, (January 29) and runs through Feb. 7 at the Indiana State Fair Grounds.

The Indianapolis Home Show is the place for you to experience what’s new in Home Building, Remodeling, Home Decor, Landscaping and More! You’ll have the opportunity to meet over 1000 experts and experience thousands of products and services. 

Tickets are $12 (online) or $15 (at the door) for adults, $11 for seniors and children ages 13-17, and FREE for children under the age of 12.

Paul DiMeo of “Extreme makeover: Home Edition” will be there Saturday, Feb. 6

A fully constructed, decorated and landscaped home, built by Davis Building Group will be the centerpiece of the show.

For more details, or to order tickets online, please visit the Indianapolis Home show site.

 

Million Dollar Mansion January 18, 2010

Filed under: Buyers,House & Home — Michelle Morris @ 11:30 am
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Check out this gorgeous Carpenter listing in Carmel! This stately home was just built in 2006, and features over 6,900 square feet of luxury. There are 5 bedrooms, and 6 full baths. Custom wood doors, granite countertops and a gorgeous winding stairwell are some of the details that you will find inside.

There is a finished walk-out basement, which leads to the half basketball court and in-ground pool. All of the appliances stay in the home for the new buyer, INCLUDING 2 65inch televisions! There are no covenents or restrictions in this neighborhood and no HOA dues. The eco-friendly geothermal HVAC will save you money and help the environment. The seller would prefer that we schedule our showing at least 12 hours in advance, so call me right away to see this house!

 

 
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