Wisconsin Rapids Real Estate – Wisconsin Rapids Homes For Sale

Guess what? The $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit that you’ve heard about will be expiring in just over 4 months.

It seems like an eternity away, but buying a home is a slow process.

First you have to find a home. A few days of negotiating. Hopefully you get it, otherwise back to the drawing board. Then it’s on to loan stuff, testing stuff, appraisals and finally the closing.

All of this is taking upwards of 45 days. Thirty-day closings are very hard to come by post mortgage meltdown…

Are you thinking about jumping into the housing market? Get in touch. I can easily set you up on a home watch so you’re notified every time a home that meets your criteria hits the market or has a price reduction. Never miss out on the perfect home…

In a previous post I started a series on First Weber’s Front Runner Multi-Media Program. The goal of which is to provide you with information on everything you’ll receive when you list your home with First Weber.

Before you continue check out my other article about our website: FirstWeber.com. Now that you’re back, you can continue with this article about our text message program…

Why Create a Text Messaging Program?

Through research it was discovered that the average home buyer is 31 years old. And as you’ve now probably guessed, cell phone use with this demographic is well beyond hugely popular. Of course I can’t say 100% of house hunters in this demographic has a cell phone, but it’s pretty close.

In 2008 Americans sent over 1 trillion text messages; so it was in First Weber’s best interest to provide this option for local house hunters. No other real estate company in Wisconsin Rapids offers this for it’s home sellers.

This is yet another reason why First Weber has been the most successful real estate company in Wisconsin Rapids for the past few years. (I can show you the stats if you’re interested)

What Is It?

The text messaging program will allow a buyer to receive information about a home through their cell phone.

How It Works

All for sale signs will display a PIN number which is unique to that property. (At least signs that have been put up since this program launched) To receive the specific home’s  information simply text that PIN to eDATA or 33232 and you’ll instantly receive detailed information.

Cost

To use this system, standard charges may apply. Charges are dependent on your service plan which may include fees from your carrier to send and receive text messages. So it’ll cost what you normally pay for a text message…

Need Help?

To request support at anytime, text HELP to eDATA or 33282 or send an email to realestateinfo [at] firstweber [dot] com or you can drop me a line as well at holberga [at] firstweber [dot] com.

That’s it. Another in the long line of tools used to sell your home. I’ve talked before about why having a number of arrows in the quiver is beneficial to you as a Wisconsin Rapids home seller.

Do you have a question about this or any other aspect of the new Multi-Media Marketing Campaign your home will receive when listed with First Weber? Our/my goal is to treat your home like the rockstar that it is.

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There are many things to think about when it comes time to purchase a new home. From location, to price, to number of bedrooms to lot size… The list goes on and on.

Today I’d like you to think about the age of home you’re looking for.

Are you looking for a newer home with an open floor plan?

An older home with character and rich woodwork?

A Victorian?

Do you want a master bath?

Formal dining room?

Often times the things you want in a home will dictate the age of home you end up purchasing. Although the age of a home shouldn’t be a deal breaker, it can definitely raise concerns.

And it’s not just the older homes you should worry about. The new home in the newest development… Was the builder rushing to finish? At what point can it become to much construction grade?

If you find the perfect home, but it’s 100 years old… Would that scare you? Even a little?

Something to think about on this beautiful Spring day.

When you purchase your home you’re required to have homeowners insurance. You know, just like car insurance.

This video does a nice job explaining what it is, why you have to have it and what you should make sure your policy contains.

Check it out, it’s an interesting listen.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

The Central Wisconsin Home Buyer Coalition is offering a free workshop for anyone interested in the Wisconsin Rapids area. To view the flyer click here.

How can you know if this is for you?

• Are you wondering if you’re able to purchase a home today? Or soon?
• Are you questioning if you’d qualify for a mortgage?
• Do you need help finding your credit score?
• Has it been years (or maybe forever) since you’ve purchased a home?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions this workshop is for you.

All aspects of the home buying process will be discussed. Thanks to HGTV finding the perfect home has become easy, use this home buying workshop to help teach you everything else.

Even if you haven’t started the home buying process receiving this education on the current mortgage process will be a great benefit when you are ready to purchase a home.

So I’ve convinced you, right? The dates are Tuesday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 12th. The time for both is from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mid State Technical College.

To sign up contact Nancy Thiede at 715.343.7108. To contact her through email click here to view the flyer.

After you go, I’d love to hear your reactions. I’d love an email after the May 12th meeting (plus you can check to make sure I remembered my moms birthday that day).