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Top Ten Things Christopher Smith Does To Market and Sell Your House Fast and For The Most Money.

Entering my 3rd year in Real Estate after teaching for 12 years, I've learned one thing. If you believe in something strong enough, spread that news to as many people as possible. Then follow through with direct action and the results will follow. Read More...
Posted Saturday, January 05, 2008 8:22 PM by Christopher Smith | 1 Comments

How a Realtor Prices Your Home to Sell

Okay, you and your significant other have decided to sell your house and move. You contact a Realtor to pay your home a visit and price it for the market. Now what? Most home sellers do not jump up and down with joy when they hear how much the Realtor Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 22, 2007 2:47 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Have a Question For a Realtor? I'll Need a DNA Sample First!

My how time flies. In January, I'll be starting my third year as a Realtor selling Cedar Rapids real estate with Skogman Realty. In that short time, I've learned an awful lot about the stereotypes that potential buyers and sellers have with us Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 2:51 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Trends Report

As the year ends for all of us collectively, we as Realtors like to look at the trends that we have experienced over the course of the year as a tool to evaluate trends for the future. From our collective experiences we have started to see a trend. Instead Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:49 AM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Who is Cedar Rapid's Realtor Christopher Smith?

Once a year, I like to blog about me. This is the only time that this blog will be all about me, but I think it's important to know who you are working with, especially when it comes to one of the largest transactions you will ever undertake in your Read More...
Posted Monday, October 01, 2007 12:14 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Seller's Top Ten List To Improve Your Home's Saleability!

Imagine going to a wedding of a dear friends. You get all dressed up with your significant other and head off to the church. You enter the church and everyone is in shorts and t-shirts. Worse yet, the honored bride and groom arrive five minutes late and Read More...
Posted Monday, July 16, 2007 7:52 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Choosing a Realtor vs. Being Assigned A Realtor

When you are relocating to another state, it is a harrowing experience at best. You are not only uprooting you and your significant other's lives but your childrens as well. I'm speaking from experience here as I've moved to Austin, Texas Read More...
Posted Wednesday, March 07, 2007 12:57 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Thinking of Selling or Buying in the Spring?

If you are thinking about listing your house or buying a house in the spring, there are some things you can do now to prepare for that time when you are ready to commit to the sale of or purchase of a new house. Here are some helpful hints to prepare Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:08 AM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Introducing 2550 Meadowbrook Drive SE in Southeast Cedar Rapids

Not that the owner of this property (who is a licensed Realtor in Iowa and a friend of mine) needs any help selling this property, but I just had to mention this diamond in the rough. Rarely does a home in this price range come along with the amenities Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 14, 2006 2:14 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Looking for a deal on houses or condos? Now is the time to buy!

I guess Realtors will say anything right to get you to work with them. They'll say, "Interest rates are at an all time low, better lock in your rate now and buy that home." Or, you might hear the opposite; "Interest rates are on the Read More...
Posted Friday, December 01, 2006 3:55 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Skogman Realty and Christopher Smith; a winning combination for you!

This will be a short blog to provide you with the facts about a wonderful company and Realtor that work hard to provide you with A+ service and satisfaction now, during the same, and for a lifetime, after the sale. How many Realtors vow to keep in touch Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 23, 2006 11:08 AM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Buyers are "Hip" to For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Tactics!

Have you ever thought about selling your house on your own. I mean, why should you need the services of a trained, professional real estate agent who is licensed and held to a strict code of ethics to sell your house. Heck, you say, " I can do this Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2006 8:44 AM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

First Time Home Buying Tips Can Ease The Stress!

If you are buying a home for the first time, chances are your stress level is going to slowly rise until the entire process is over. Unlike any major decision in your life, this too shall pass, but there are some simple tools you can arm yourself with Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 3:14 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments

Southwest Cedar Rapids Acreage is Hard to Find in the City!

The address is 63 36th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. What a beautiful property this is folks. I was fortunate enough to host an Open House there last Sunday. First of all, walking into the home, it is spotless, well kept, and ready to move in. The Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 12:15 PM by Christopher Smith | 0 Comments