Take Pictures Now

Preserve the memories you’re making by taking photographs of your home now. The pictures will remind you of the role your home played with your family and life.

Reminiscing is easier when scrolling through pictures to remind you of people and times. One of the least heard regrets is that we should have taken more pictures.

Shots to consider:

• The front of the home from across the street    
• Times when your yard and plants looked exceptional
• Holiday decorations
• Special occasions in the homes like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc.
  Home improvements
• Major purchases for the home
• Times when the home looked the best and the worst
• Family, friends and pets in the home
• Your children’s height marks on a door frame
• The view from a favorite window

From an organizational standpoint, put the pictures in a folder with your address as the name. Even if you don’t take time to name each picture, you’ll have the file date to identify when it was taken. Since the cost of film and processing has disappeared, there is little reason not to chronicle your life in pictures.

5104 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55417, USA - Virtual Tour

5104 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55417, USA - Virtual Tour

Homes for sale - 5641 126th Street W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

5641 126th Street W Apple Valley, MN 55124

Property Site: http://tour.remax-northcentral.com/home/LHGK9S

This multi-level design provides flexibility & separation of spaces. This row-style town home has windows at the front and back. Vaulted ceilings create an open feel, and a skylight allows extra light in the kitchen. LL has fam rm, 3/4 bath and laundry rm, Directions Hwy 13 to Lynn Ave, S to 126th St to home

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2.00

Square feet: 2,539

Price: $159,900

For more information about this property, please contact Jon Hoffmeister at (952) 942-3480 or jon@hoffmeisterhomes.com. You can also text 2827075 to 67299.

See more listings at: http://www.results.net/jon.hoffmeister

MLS ID: 4607937

Make Your Offer Standout

If a seller was looking at two offers for exactly the same price on their home, there would still be things that could make one standout more than the other. If there happens to be more than two offers, things can really get sticky for a buyer. For that reason, it is good to craft the most attractive offer possible because even if you don’t have competition now, another offer could come in during negotiations and derail all your efforts to that point.

Anything that can give the seller the peace of mind that one contract will close on time and as agreed will make them more comfortable in accepting one offer over another. Buyers can consider putting up larger than customary amounts of earnest money and limiting the contingencies to only the most essential items.

The closing costs could be more expensive to the seller based on the type of mortgage a buyer is obtaining. One buyer may be asking the seller to pay part or all of their acquisition costs and the other buyer is paying their own costs.

The borrower who has a signed, preapproval letter will appear to have a greater certainty to closing than a buyer who only says they have talked to a loan officer. Some lenders' letters are considered “gold” and others may not be worth the paper they’re written on. The seller will depend on their listing agent to advise them.

In most cases, the seller will be taking all or part of the cash they receive from the sale of their home and buying another one. If they have to put a contingency clause in the contract based on their current home selling, it weakens their position. Conversely, it will strengthen a buyer’s position if they don’t have to make their offer contingent upon selling their current home.

Even shortening the inspection periods and offering to close early or possible lease the home back to the seller for a short time can be valuable negotiating factors.

Finally, don’t overlook the value of a personal hand-written letter that tells the seller why you want their home. An emotional connection has been known to make a difference for one set of buyers getting the home.

740 7th Street N Montrose, MN 55363

Property Site: http://tour.remax-northcentral.com/home/QQENHX

Spacious eat-in kitchen with large 3x5 island. Vaulted kitchen, dining, living/ area. Walk-in closets in both bedrooms. Maintenance free siding and windows.Huge open green space beyond property lines with pond, wetland, and park for great views!, Directions HWy 12 to cty rd 12 north to left on 7th St N and the home is on the left

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1.00

Square feet: 1,091

Price: $145,000

For more information about this property, please contact Jon Hoffmeister at (952) 942-3480 or jon@hoffmeisterhomes.com. You can also text 2824194 to 67299.

See more listings at: http://www.results.net/jon.hoffmeister

MLS ID: 4607292

5104 Bloomington Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55417

Property Site: http://tour.remax-northcentral.com/home/PWSUXX

Highlights of 8104 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis

 

*This fabulous 1½ story home is just 4 blocks from Lake Nokomis, and is conveniently located on the bus line.

 

*Privacy fencing surrounds the backyard creating a private oasis featuring lovely landscaping. You can unwind in the Cal Spa hot tub situated on the 20 x16 deck.

 

*The sizable dining room at the front of the home features coved ceilings, two large windows and gleaming hardwood floors. This is a great space for entertaining guests!

 

*Updates in the kitchen include granite countertops and oak cabinetry featuring a large pantry and a built-in desk. The large counter-height seating area is a great convenience!

 

*The spacious addition sets this home apart! This room boasts a wood-burning fireplace set in a stone surround with an oak mantle, French doors, and a window seat that opens for storage.

 

*The spa-like bathroom has it all! You'll enjoy relaxing in the large walk-in shower or soaking in the Kohler soaking tub. There is a double sink vanity, and a 2nd makeup vanity.

 

*The freshly painted main floor bedroom is located at the front of the home and features 2 windows and beautiful hardwood flooring.

 

*The upper level bedroom features a walk-in closet and 2 skylights.

 

*The lower level consists of a family room, laundry room with 1/2 bath, storage/mechanical room, and a den which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom with the addition of an egress window.

 

*Additional features of this fine home include: updated electrical, 75-gallon hot water heater, April Aire humidifier, vinyl clad windows, vinyl siding, Leaf Guard gutters, and a 2+ car garage.

 

*A one-year HMS home warranty will be provided for the buyer of this home!

 

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2.00

Square feet: 2,023

Price: $250,000

For more information about this property, please contact Jon Hoffmeister at (952) 942-3480 or jon@hoffmeisterhomes.com. You can also text 2814122 to 67299.

See more listings at: http://www.results.net/jon.hoffmeister

MLS ID: 4602255