Free Movie Showing for All My Loyal Clients at Maumee Indoor Theatre

There are many great Northwest Ohio area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (419) 466-7653 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Free Movie at the Maumee Indoor Theatre

I would like to take the time to thank all of my clients for working with me this year. We had a fantastic 2013, selling nearly 350 homes and leading the Northwest Ohio market again. Usually we rent out the Jet Express in Port Clinton, but because of the weather, we're going to delay this event.

Instead, we're doing a free movie day at the Maumee Indoor Theatre where we'll be showing Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This will be Saturday, March 1st at 10:30. This will include pop, candy, peanuts, popcorn and prizes. We would love to see you there!

My Exciting New Listing on Lake Traymore - 3 Traymore Way

The rest of this video is dedicated to my property on Lake Traymore. Usually I have a professional videographer do a video tour, but I am just so excited about this property that I could not wait! It is situated in a private community which is a little hard to get to, but if you like your privacy then you will absolutely love this property. There are about 20 other properties surround the beautiful spring-fed lake. 

The kitchen has been redone with beautiful granite, and there is also a wonderful sun room to enjoy the view of the lake. There are also multiple fireplaces in this 6,400 sq. foot beauty!

A total of $1.2 million dollars were invested into this property, but we are listing it at $795,000. A fantastic deal!

If you would like a tour of this home,or any other real estate help in the Toledo area, then give me a call at (419) 466-7653 or email me at jon@modene.com

Have You Dreamed of Financial Freedom?

Have You Dreamed of Financial Freedom?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in the morning with enough money coming in so that you could do what you want that day? Many of our clients have achieved financial freedom (we call it Wake-Up Money) even with modest incomes through their investment in local real estate; specifically homes and condos. Current real estate conditions have created an environment for real estate investor that is unique in the history of Northwest Ohio. The FREE Seminar on January 16, 2014 starts at 7:00PM in our RE/MAX Masters Office Building in the Meeting and Conference Room at 810 West South Boundary.

At this seminar, you will learn:
•    The benefits of Perrysburg (and Northwest Ohio) residential real estate investment.
•    How to build wealth quickly through real estate investment.
•    How to set up your investment goals.
•    The step-by-step process for purchasing investment property in Perrysburg.
•    You will leave armed with information, forms, knowledge, and a detailed plan to go and get on the way to having Wake-Up Money.
•    Financial Freedom is possible and it is available.
•    The correlation of property, interest rates, tax laws, investment opportunities, market forces, population changes, and financial changes has made the acquisition of Wake-Up Money in Perrysburg available for those with the foresight to plan for it.

Call my front office to reserve your seat! Have a great day and see you there!

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10 Tips to Help You Begin Flipping Houses!

10 Tips to Help You Begin Flipping Houses!

Today I am coming to you from 1713 Trailview Drive in Maumee, Ohio. In this beautiful neighborhood, this brick ranch was left abandoned and completely destroyed on the inside with holes in the wall and ruined carpet. After the new owner Derek Martin replaced the windows, rebuilt the furnace, added new paint to the kitchen and bathrooms, a privacy fence and replacing the carpet and flooring, the house is very sharp. Derek buys homes to sell after he “rehabs” them and I am currently selling it. If you’re looking to flip homes, I have included ten tips to help get you started in the right direction.

1. Do not get emotional about house flipping. It is after all a business. If the numbers do not work, proceed to the next property. Some investors commit the mistake of being too attached to the flip that they sell at a high price and end up holding the flip longer thus reducing profit.

2. The front door.   How does it look?  First impressions count. Pay attention not just to the inside of the house but the outside as well. You cannot show off all the upgrades done inside the house if potential buyers are turned off by the outside appearance of the house and its surroundings.

3. Personal tastes are a no-no in a flipped property. Your flip needs to be attractive to buyers, not you. You should define who your target buyer is and what is his/her preferences. Color is a vital part of flipping houses. Stick to neutral colors especially when it comes to painting and laying the carpet.

4. Think about what the buyer will want/love/see.  Spruce up the kitchens and the bathrooms. They will noticeably increase the price of a house. But be sure that fixtures and appliances match the target price range. If the kitchen and bathrooms look clean, sleek and updated, the house will sell faster and for a higher profit.

5. In house flipping, time is money. After making a detailed list of renovations to be done, come up with a timeline. A timeline is an important way to let contractors know when the next group of workers needs to be in a specific part of the house. One rule of thumb is to work from top to bottom and tackle the big work projects first.

6. Ignore this if YOU are the contractor.  Otherwise hire a good contractor. You cannot be at the job site all the time. This is where the contractor comes in handy. He can keep a close watch on your time line and also the part of the budget that is his responsibility. He can keep track of problems and readily find solutions. The easiest way to find a good contractor is through referrals.

7. Be ready for paperwork. There are loads of paperwork that accompany house flipping. The most important paperwork you will have to attend to are permits. It takes time to obtain permits so you need to apply for them before work begins. Not having the necessary permits can cause work stoppage and this cost money. Contracts and receipts are doubly important. Be sure to keep them. You also need to obtain insurance coverage not only on the property but the workers as well.

8. Fast.  Move fast.  Then move faster!  Keep track of your progress. Throughout the entire house flipping process, you have to constantly monitor your progress. That way, you will know at any given time where you stand on the project. This will help you keep focused. Time is of the essence in house flipping.

9. Don't buy a $400,000 home with a pool.  As your FIRST flip.   Start small or simply, and then work your way up. Your first house flipping project should only entail cosmetic work. You may not get a huge return on your investment but you will surely learn valuable lessons and develop experience.

10. As with any business venture, expect the unexpected. You will certainly encounter something that you simply did not expect. It may be a problem that appears hours before the transfer of ownership. You will almost always run at least a little over budget or hold the flip a little longer than expected.
The house is very spacious and the asking price is $109,000. If you would like me to show you this home, give me a call at (419) 466-7653.

When Should You Purchase Your Next Home?

While wrapping up a Boomtown marketing conference, I was asked what was going on in the Toledo market. The market affects a seller when it comes time to list and determining how much the home is worth. If you’re a smart buyer, you will want to buy a house on December 30th. I’ve also included an excerpt from the conference that my colleague Bob Sokoler filmed.

As I spoke with realtors about home sales, I noticed a specific trend nationwide. “It’s been much slower,” said Lee Tessier of Baltimore, Maryland. “It’s nothing like the spring market… Stuff we figured we would sell right away is taking longer to sell,” Lee continued. “Inventory is very low, which is causing many issues from buyers finding properties,” stated Jo Ellen Nash of Naples, Florida.

I attribute the slowdown to fear, uncertainty and doubt. You’ve got the budget impasse, the debt ceiling coming up, Obamacare coming in, winter coming in and many economic writers and pundits saying we’re just inches away from another recession.
Thanks again!

How To Make Habits LAST!

How To Make Habits LAST

Normally, I would take this time to give you a real estate update video. However, I’m here with Jay Papasan of Keller, Inc., the author of one of my two favorite books and one of the best-selling real estate authors of all time. My colleague, Bob Sokoler, had a chance to interview Jay and I included an excerpt from it below.

A fellow speaker at the event, Jay Papasan, is a contributor and co-author of the book The One Thing. The book details the dangers of multitasking and also how to create habits that last. “We really dug into that research,” Jay stated, “Our big surprise was that it doesn’t take 21 days to form a habit, which is what all the books used to say, it takes 66.” Jay was able to obtain this research from an Australian study that made graduate students form a health habit over a year.

“What they found is that after an average of 66 days, not 21, the habit formed and it got as easy as it’s going to get. If you were waking up early to go to the gym, you got up before the alarm clock,” he continued. Jay recommends picking a New Year’s resolution, and sticking to it until it almost becomes second nature and then moving on to your next goal.

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Town Tour of Perrysburg, Ohio

Town Tour of Perrysburg, Ohio

Hey, guys! Welcome back to my video blog!

Normally, I talk about interest rates, the housing market or tips on how to sell your home. Today, though, I have something a little different for you.

I recently went on vacation with my beautiful wife and it got me to thinking about all the incredible cities I’ve been too. I’ve got to see a lot of awesome places, but I am still in love with my hometown, Perrysburg.

Perrysburg is the perfect place to raise a family. The school system is fantastic and the housing stock is amazing. They layout of the city is great and it’s easy to get around. There are great shopping amenities; it really has it all. The neighbors are great and there is a real sense of community here.

So if you have been looking at moving to northwest Ohio, consider Perrysburg. Give me a call and we can find a home that’s right for you!

Thanks for watching! Throughout the next few months we will be sending tours of different homes in the northwest Ohio area.

How to Sell Your Home Faster

How to Sell Your Home Faster

Hey, guys! Welcome back to my video blog!

I get asked all the time ‘how can I sell my house faster?’ I have four major tips to help make your home one of the best competitors out there.

1.    Repair, renovate and remodel. Before you even list your home, get the necessary repairs. Today’s buyers are smart; they expect a certain quality for a certain price. Why turn off the best buyers when you can just get the repairs done first.
2.    'Declutter' and depersonalize. When buyers come in and look at your home they want to be able to imagine living in it. Take down the pictures and religious fixtures. I often bring in a stager, whom I pay for, to get the home looking great.
3.    Maintain a Neutral Color Palette. Color is very much a taste preference. While you might love your key lime pie colored room, the potential buyer may not. It’s just a coat of paint, but it can make a huge difference.
4.    Modern décor. If you have wallpaper, get rid of it! If you have light fixtures from the ‘70s, it’s time to stop being groovy. Present a modern décor.

These are four easy, but effective ways to get your home sold faster. About six months ago the market flipped and I completely revamped my marketing plan. My strategy is unlike any other realtor’s in the Toldeo area. I am ranked within the top 1,000 realtors nationwide. Give me call. I can sell your home fast and for top dollar!

Thanks for watching!