Cedar Rapids Real Estate Blog

2 Story For Sale in Northeast Cedar Rapids

2008-05-12T19:39:00Z

• 1,695 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $89,950

Northeast Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids - CONVENIENT LOCATION IN THIS THREE BEDROOM, ONE BATH, TWO STORY CHARMER. BEAUTIFUL ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN LIVING AND DINING AREAS. GORGEOUS OLD STYLE WOODWORK REMAINS. NICE SIZED BEDROOMS WITH ROOMY BATH UPSTAIRS. ATTIC IS 95% FINISHED AND READY TO BE CONVERTED INTO OFFICE, BEDROOM, PLAYROOM, ETC.

Property information

Christopher Smith

Traditions Real Estate

www.christophersmithrealtor.com

christopher.smith.realtor@gmail.com

319-329-5988

Licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa

"Success in real estate at the SERVICE of others."

Ranch For Sale in Marion

2008-05-12T19:26:00Z

Marion Iowa Real Estate

• 2,964 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm ranch - MLS® $279,900

Marion, Linn County - OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND UNCOMPROMISING BEAUTY DESCRIBE THIS GORGEOUS RANCH IN MARION. COZY LIVING ROOM LEADS TO CUSTOM KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. HUGE DECK AND BACKYARD FOR ENTERTAINING. ALMOST 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVEABLE SPACE. MASTER SUITE AND BATH ARE SEPARATE FROM OTHER BEDROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. SANCTUARY IS YOURS IN THE MASTER BATH SUITE! ENORMOUS GREAT ROOM IN BASEMENT. AWESOME NEIGHBORHOOD AND AWARD WINNING SCHOOL DISTRICT!

Property information

Christopher Smith

Traditions Real Estate

www.christophersmithrealtor.com

christopher.smith.realtor@gmail.com

319-329-5988

Licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa

"Success in real estate at the SERVICE of others."

Ranch For Sale in East Hiawatha

2008-05-12T19:09:00Z

Hiawatha Iowa Real Estate

• 2,280 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm ranch - MLS® $155,950 - Lots of Home and Land!!!

East Hiawatha, Hiawatha - A LOT OF HOUSE AND YARD FOR THE MONEY! BEAUTIFUL, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH CUSTOM KITCHEN DESIGN, LEADING INTO DINING ROOM. BEDROOMS ARE NICE SIZED WITH MASTER BED HAVING 1/2 BATH OF ITS OWN. GORGEOUS, TILED ACTIVITY ROOM BETWEEN GARAGE AND LIVING ROOM. LARGE GREAT ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH FULL SIZED BAR FOR ENTERTAINING. ENORMOUS, FENCED BACKYARD, ALMOST 1/2 ACRE.

Property information

Christopher Smith

Traditions Real Estate

www.christophersmithrealtor.com

christopher.smith.realtor@gmail.com

319-329-5988

Licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa

"Success in real estate at the SERVICE of others."

Ranch For Sale in Southwest Cedar Rapids

2008-05-03T14:41:00Z

Cedar Rapids Real Estate

• 3,341 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch - MLS® $239,950 - Priced to Sell!

Southwest Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids - Open the door and say, "Wow." One of a kind ranch in SW Cedar Rapids behind Target off of Edgewood Road. Great neighborhood, convenient to everything! Former builder's home with upgrades galore! Columns, French ceilings, Corian countertops throughout entire house, jacuzzi tub in master bath, custom built bar for entertaining your guests, walkout basement with extra bedroom and bath, storage for days and days! Must see this beautiful ranch!

Property information

Christopher Smith

Traditions Real Estate

www.christophersmithrealtor.com

christopher.smith.realtor@gmail.com

319-329-5988

Licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa

Success in real estate at the SERVICE of others

Split Foyer For Sale in Northeast Cedar Rapids

2008-04-21T19:48:00Z

• 1,243 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm bi-level - MLS® $132,900 - Lots of house for the $$$

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: Northeast Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids - Beautiful home, great neighborhood, award winning schools & convenient to everything describe this split foyer on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. Newly remodeled kitchen, newer paint, exterior entry door, roof, oak railings in foyer entrance, interior paint, carpet and vinyl. Newer remodeled 1/2 bath in 2004. Awesome backyard with huge deck for entertaining. Storage shed and two access gates. Private trail in the back for those evening walks! Very clean and well kept property and a pleasure to see!

Property information

Christopher Smith

Traditions Real Estate

www.christophersmithrealtor.com

christopher.smith.realtor@gmail.com

319-329-5988

Licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa

"Success in real estate at the SERVICE of others."

The Great Adventures of Stalker Agent, Chapter Two

2008-04-18T16:08:00Z

...and the story continues. Agent Jones walked calmly into his office and sat down at his desk. After filing a few papers in their respective folders, he heard the familiar 'You've Got Mail" alert from his AOL account. He turned and clicked on the email title "New Listing from IaHomesForSale.com." Well, Agent Jones had been trying to capture the Cedar Rapids For Sale By Owner market for sometime now and so this new email notification system was sure to help him capture the...(read more)

BUYERS: Do You Have a "Working" Relationship With Your Lender?

2008-04-18T14:49:00Z

Today is Friday, April 18, 2008 and the Cedar Rapids Real Estate market has never been stronger! Sure Iowa and Cedar Rapids bares their fair share of burdens regarding foreclosures, sub prime lending, and tightening of loan qualifiers. However, the market in Cedar Rapids is fairly strong. Inventory for Buyers is increasing daily! Now, here's a little Buyer's Education 101 lesson for you guys and gals! When you and your family start initial discussions regarding buying your first home, it's...(read more)

The Great Adventures of Stalker Agent from the "No DNA Sample" Realtor!

2008-04-16T16:21:00Z

Agent Jones peered from out of the front window of his Open House only to find nothing, but dry dust blowing in the early autumn air. Suddenly, the sound of a car engine could be heard in the vibrations of the house foundation. Agent Jones curiosity peaked as he looked more intently at the facing street. Yes, it was a minivan, and it was slowing down at his Open House. Agent Jones heart rate slowly started to increase as his breath fogged the front window. He eventually calmed his breathing, pulled...(read more)

Cedar Rapids For Sale By Owners: Free Tools To Market & Sell Your Home!

2008-04-15T21:27:00Z

Attention For Sale By Owners ! On my website, I have a For Sale By Owner tab which I would like for you to visit. Already one might be saying to oneself, "Self, what's in it for the Realtor who is cleverly trying to market his services to the For Sale By Owner." Okay, you got me! I'll admit there's a small part of me that would like to have your business and successfully market and sell your house! However, I wanted to provide this tab on my website to give you a fighting chance...(read more)

Support Your Local Cedar Rapids, Iowa Small Businesses: Part One

2008-04-08T18:18:00Z

Since I, myself, am part of the Cedar Rapids small business consortium, it would be reprehensible of me to not support, plug, promote, and devote my blog space to the further and future advances of these small businesses. One in particular is THE WOODEN RAINBOW . Owner Katie Frederick has a serious sales background, but soon found her unique passion for selling one thing; toys! Says Katie in her own words: " The Wooden Rainbow , Inc. has been a dream of mine since I began my first sales job....(read more)

Sell Your Home With Christopher Smith & Save Thousands!!!!

2008-04-05T16:49:00Z

It's really a simple formula and Cedar Rapids Real Estate is certainly no exception. Check this out! A (Home is Priced Right and Competitive With Market) + B (Viral Marketing Exposure of Your Property) = C (SOLD) You and I would both tend to agree with this formula but you, the seller might be wondering how you are saving money if the house is priced to sell. The following points cannot be contradicted when selling your house for as close to the asking price as possible and in the quickest amount...(read more)

Price Reduced on 402 Wildflower Drive in Fairfax

2008-04-04T21:22:00Z

Fairfax, Linn County - Announcing a price reduction on 402 Wildflower Drive, a 3,399 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $319,900 - 10K Price Reduction!!!.

Property information

Christopher Smith

Traditions Real Estate

www.christophersmithrealtor.com

christopher.smith.realtor@gmail.com

319-329-5988

Licensed Realtor in the state of Iowa

"Success in real estate at the SERVICE of others"

I Could Have Your Home SOLD in 24 Hours!

2008-04-04T19:14:00Z

While other agents are looking for buyers to work with, I've got more than 20 buyers who are pre-qualified and ready to buy a home like yours NOW! In fact, we sold six homes last week, thanks in part to our unique Buyer Assistance Program! I have just one small problem...... Unfortunately, I've already shown my buyers everything currently ACTIVE in our MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and it does not meet their needs. So, if you're thinking about selling..... If you're thinking of putting...(read more)

The Five Biggest Mistakes Most Home Buyers Make & How You Can Avoid Each One

2008-04-04T18:11:00Z

Whether or not you have bought a home before, the landscape for home buying is always changing. If you've been in your home for fifteen years and are looking to buy your next house, you feel like a "rookie" because you've forgotten what it's like out there in the market place, competing with other qualified buyers and their agents. First a little bit of good news for buyers before we tackle the five big ones. The Cedar Rapids real estate market is full of inventory in each and...(read more)

Why Buyers Use Christopher Smith & Traditions Real Estate

2008-04-04T17:47:00Z

When I started in real estate, there were over 950 Realtors in the Cedar Rapids real estate community. As of present, there are just under 800. It seems like attrition rates in Realtors are high, largely due to the fact that most Realtors can't afford to go for months at a time without a sale from a buyer or seller. As long as I've been a Realtor, I have never worried about where my next paycheck will be coming from. For myself and the company I work for, Traditions Real Estate, we worry...(read more)