Happy New Year from Coldwell Banker!!!

Check out the new Coldwell Banker Commercial on NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly!  Unless of course you are having too much fun ringing in the new year. 

How do I choose the Best Realtor to sell my home in Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, or Indianapolis?

How do I choose the best Realtor to sell my home in Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, or Indianapolis? If you are considering selling your home and you don't already have a real estate professional you are probably wondering how do you choose the best REALTOR to help you sell your home in the Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville or Indianapolis area. The answer is easy.....decide "what are you looking for in your Realtor." Then search for someone or interview agents until they meet the characteristics and share the same goals that you do. Your real estate professional is an important choice and remember that different people work better with different agents. It is wise to search online first to see who has strong exposure with their listings and high ratings or reviews. If an agent can't produce several testimonials from past clients, that could be a sign that clients are not clicking with the agent for some reason. It is not necessarily as important to see if they have "brag-based advertising." These are the advertisements that brag about how much sales volume they closed for the year. After all everything is relative to the opportunities, their business model, and how many people on their team. For example if an agent has five team members and boasts that they sold $10 million dollars for the year that is not a very impressive number. If an individual sells $12 million that might also sound like a lot but if 80% are builder listings, or they offer limited service due to the volume of clients, the service that you get if they list your home might be limited. As a real estate professional I would encourage you to ask the agent you are interviewing "what their keys to the puzzle of getting your home sold are all about." Selling your home is not just about price and condition. These are the two items that the homeowner controls, but what does the agent control. The agent controls marketing and exposure. These are two of the most difficult tasks in selling a home and it takes many hours for a professional to market a home well online. 89% of buyers start their search online so it makes sense that the agent knows how to market online. Make sure your listing agent can explain their online marketing strategy and social media plan. If they can't explain it, they probably don't do it. Other simple things to look for in a good agent: 1. Good photography, 2. Videos, 3. Virtual tours, 4. Syndication, 5. Distribution network, 6. Relocation networks, 7. National advertising, 8. Local advertising, 9. Quality & substantial signage, 10. Do they filter feedback from buyers, 11. Do you get reporting showing you how many are viewing your property online and where they are coming from). Most importantly, make sure you have the same goals in mind and a solid "team" chemistry. You will be working together as a team and all teams need to be on the same page and to operate out of a solid system. It is important to have 100% trust in your agents abilities....after all this is many homeowners biggest investment. Choose your REALTOR like you would select the coach or player on a winning team!

Building new construction can be fun during the holiday season!

Awesome New listing in Carmel coming soon!

Get ready for an awesome semi-custom home to hit the market very soon at The Lakes at Towne Road in Carmel. The home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms with fence, basement, huge deck and three car garage. By the way it is in one of the best homesites in west Carmel. Coming soon!

New Listing in Carmel Indiana Coming Soon!

Pending the weather conditions tomorrow, we should have a sweet new listing going up in Carmel, Indiana. The home was a custom built home in 2009 with a great yard and privacy. It will be priced in the low $300's. Hopefully the ice and snow hold off. Stay tuned.....

Happy Holiday's from your Indy Home Now Team!

Happy Thanksgiving!

John long Recently Sold Homes - November 2013

Honored to be selected as one of the 32 Best Real Estate Agents in Indianapolis!

Indianapolis

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Sales and Marketing Council Meeting for the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis

The Sales and Marketing Council via the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis met today, Wednesday, October 9th for our monthly meeting.  Some of the companies represented were Drees Homes, Drees Design Gallery Homes, Pulte, Beazer, M/I Homes, Arbor Homes and Coldwell Banker Kaiser. 

The topics of conversation included the state of the local Indianapolis Metropolitan Housing Market.  All builders believe to have increased from 2012 to 2013 in sales and permits.  The September number of sold homes were much lower than previous months, although we are coming off of some months with the highest number of sales for some time.  In September, the higher price point builders felt the most severe decrease in sales and the builders with lower price points saw the least dramatic decline in sales. 

Our local Carmel, Indiana existing real estate market seems to have decreased in sales and increased in average days on market slightly throughout September and is up slightly through October.  We look forward to getting the official numbers soon from the Board of Realtors to forecast our own year end numbers. The government shut down is a hot topic amongst many buyers and many feel that it has had some adverse effect on local home sales.   

The statistics, numbers, and opinions above do not represent any other parties and this blog is based on ones personal opinion of the market.  Please refer to the local Builders Association and/or Board of Realtors for accurate information.  Once again, this is just my take on the state of our local real estate market as someone that practices every day. 

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES (OCTOBER 6TH)

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES (OCTOBER 6TH):     STOP BY AN OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!!!

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Today's Open Houses - Sunday, September 29th, 2013...

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Today's Open Houses - Sunday, September 29th, 2013...

Featured Home in Avon for only $150,000!!!

Join us for the open house today from 12-2pm located at 13981 Wendessa Drive in Fishers!

Now only $245,000 and has tons of upgrades in a great community (Westminster) in Fishers!  Stop by and see us or send a friend today from 12-2pm before the Colts Game!  This is one of the best values in Fishers!!!

Open House at 15320 Fawn Meadow Drive in Noblesville - $142,000 - Sunday 12 - 2pm!

Visit us today at the open house in Noblesville from 12-2pm!

 

This home is now only $142,000 and is move-in ready!!!

New Homes under construction in Saxony development in Fishers

Indy Home Now customers are getting close to move in dates in Saxony Development located in Fishers Indiana and built by New home

builder Fischer Homes. Check out the community and learn more about building in Saxony,

located close to Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Saxony Hospital, Gray Eagle Golf Course and more.

Open Houses this Sunday, September 8th!!!

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Open Houses this Sunday, September 8th!!!: COLDWELL BANKER KAISER OPEN HOUSES   SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th MLS# 21219384 8081 Clearwater Indianapolis 8-Sep 1:00-4:00pm MLS#...

Open House in Fishers (Westminster Neighborhood) Sunday, Sept., 8th from 12-2pm!!!

Great New Listing in Noblesville for only $144,000!

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Broker's Open in Cicero - Thursday, August 15th fr...

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Broker's Open in Cicero - Thursday, August 15th fr...

JUST SOLD & CLOSED in NOBLESVILLE!!!

Congratulations to Chris, Cathy, and kids for closing on this incredible 8 acre luxury estate in Noblesville! This home and property has to be one of the coolest in all of Hamilton County!!! I am so lucky to have such awesome clients! It was a blast working through the new home search with them!

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Coldwell Banker Kaiser Realtor Cookout - Wednesday...

Looking forward to the BIG COLDWELL BANKER KAISER REALTOR COOKOUT on Wednesday @ Noon. 

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Coldwell Banker Kaiser Realtor Cookout - Wednesday...

Congrats to Rose & Tom on Purchasing this fabulous new home in Carmel!!!

Home of the Week in Brownsburg!

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Welcome Ryan Barnes & Shaila Melanta to the CBK Te...

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Welcome Ryan Barnes & Shaila Melanta to the CBK Te...

1759 Juniper Lane - Home for Sale - Greenwood, IN 46143

Indy Home Now - Indianapolis Area's Premier Listing Team

"Indy Home Now" Listings & Recently Sold Homes!!!

Virtual Tour Inventory Widget

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: In Memory of John McMullen

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: In Memory of John McMullen: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our friends and fellow CBK colleagues, John McMullen. John had been with Co...

Indy Home Now June Closings!

Congrats to the following friends and clients for closing on their homes from May 31st, 2013 to June 12th, 2013:

Mike L. in Brownsburg

Doug and Donna M. in Greenwood

Darek and Hollie W. in Bargersville

Stuart and Whitney in Zionsville

Coldwell Banker Kaiser Realtors are getting Ready for the Indy 500!!!

Homes closed this week!

Congratulations to my clients who closed on their homes in Carmel and Westfield this week! One property is located in Pine Ridge in Westfield and the other in The Village of Mount Carmel in Carmel. Homes are selling quickly in Hamilton County!

Go Pacers!!!

Virtual Tour Continuing Education Class at Kiwanis

Presented the two hour Virtual Tour Class for RECI at Kiwanis International in Indy today! We had roughly 100 Brokers turn out.

Home Inspection Responses

Home inspections are an important part of the buying and selling process for new and existing homes. It's always a "must" to get a good home inspector. If you are the buyer focus on addressing only the major defects in the home. It's easy to get caught up with the little items, but most items can be corrected very easily. This is usually the least fun part of the process, although it's very important!

M/I Homes Design Center Located in Indianapolis, IN - Take a Tour & See How Much Fun Designing a New Home Can Be!

The masters golf tournament!

Will you be visiting an open house or watching the final day of the Masters Golf Tournament?

Indianapolis Earns #1 Rank!!!!

The National Complete Streets Coalition recently named Indianapolis’ Complete Streets policy best in the country. According to Smart Growth America, in 2012 nearly 130 communities adopted Complete Streets policies, including Indianapolis, and 488 Complete Streets policies are now in place nationwide. The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012 is available at: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/cs-2012-policy-analysis.pdf and includes the list of the 10 best policies in the country: 1. Indianapolis, IN 2. Hermosa Beach, CA 3. Huntington Park, CA 4. Ocean Shores, WA 5. Northfield, MN 6. Portland, ME 7. Oak Park, IL 8. Trenton, NJ 9. Clayton, MO 10. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Indianapolis’ Complete Streets ordinance, adopted by the Indianapolis Marion County City-County Council and signed by Mayor Ballard in August 2012, requires all roadways, new construction and reconstruction, to be designed, built and maintained with all users in mind. You may view Indianapolis’ Complete Streets policy at: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/Council/Proposals/Documents/2012/PROP12-208.pdf. Courtesy of the Nationa Association of Home Builders - April 12th, 2013 Publication.

Recent Listings Sold in less than 30 days!

Homes are selling in less than 30 days! Our clients sold or closed all these homes within the last week and not one of them was on the market over 30 days! Congrats to all of the families!!!

New Construction in Saxony (Fishers)!

Two separate clients and I toured one of the best looking communities and values in Fishers or Hamilton County tonight! Wow! I'm loving Saxony by David Weekley homes! It's a tremendous location within the community and close to everything (ie: shopping, hospital, Dining, schools, park, golf course, beach....yes...Saxony beach). The architecture and floor plans are sensational. I highly recommend the homes to anyone. Just contact the IndyHomeNow team and we are happy to introduce you to this hidden gem.

Multiple offers!

My clients experienced a multiple offer scenario today. There are lots of buyers out looking at the same homes.

Thinking about Building a new home?

Are you thinking about building a new home? Where should you start? How do you know the builders reputation? When you decide on a builder how do you know if you got a good deal?

Here is the answer to all of your questions......get a really good Realtor who knows new construction and who has contacts at each of the builders to insure that you are getting the best price and terms possible. An agent can insure that you are building in an area that will have strong resale, that you select the right options for your home for resale in the future, and if things go wrong in the building process, the Realtor can step in and help you get a better resolution. The best part is that having a Realtor doesn't cost you anything! In fact, often they help you save thousands through negotiations. So if you are considering new construction in the Indianapolis, Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield or any nearby suburb contact John Long to guide you through the process. It could save you thousands of dollars or many days on the market when you go to resell.

John Long sold, managed, and marketed for new home builders in the Indianapolis Metro area from 2001 to 2009.

Home Building Permits on the Rise!!!

If you are considering purchasing new construction, you might find this information helpful.  New home sales permits haven't hit 4,000 since 2008 according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.  2012 was a much better year for builders.  Remember, before you go looking at new homes.......It's always good to have a professional Realtor with experience.  The builder representative works for the builder.  You need someone working on your side to make sure you get the best value.  It's also important to know that you WILL NOT pay more for your home if you have a REALTOR.  Often the agent will negotiate a better price and better terms for your family!

Highlights from Broker's Open in Hamilton Proper - Listed at $1,899,900.

Check out this fantastic home available in Hamilton Proper. The pictures are from the Broker's Open held by Sumer Sharp-Byram with Coldwell Banker Kaiser. It was a huge turnout with Broker's visiting from all over the Indianapolis Metro Area. The home features amazing attention to detail, super views of The Hawthorn's Golf Course, Finished Basement with Private Theatre, Full Bar, Wine Cellar, Cigar Room, Workout Room, Bedroom with Full Bath, and Plenty of space for entertaining!

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Highlights from the Broker's Open held in Hamilton...

Coldwell Banker Kaiser: Highlights from the Broker's Open held in Hamilton...: Check out the virtual tour below of the highlights from the Broker's Open held by Sumer Sharp-Byram. This amazing home is on the market for...

The 2012 Coldwell Banker Kaiser Awards Lunch!!!

Home in West Carmel!

Visited with an awesome family and talked about listing their two story home soon in Carmel. The average day on market for their home type and price range is just 33 days. There is only one month worth of supply in inventory. The market is really good in Hamilton County!

Geist showings today!!!

Indy Home Now is showing homes in Geist today. Interested in learning more about the Geist area or homes on the water? Contact us for more information.

Closed on 8246 S Franklin Road!!!

8246 S Franklin Road in Franklin Township has some happy new homeowners today! Congratulations to the buyers and sellers!

New Listing - Upgraded Ranch Home in Avon!

Busy day showing homes!

Busy showing homes today in Noblesville and Brownsburg. Visited homes available for immediate move-in by Drees, Ryland, MI Homes, and Coranado.