When I Represent Sellers ~

When I am representing Sellers, my fiduciary responsibility is solely to them and I counsel Sellers on ways to take advantage of market conditions to sell their homes quickly at a price that is attractive to Buyers yet still brings top dollar in relation to their neighborhoods.

I provide the highest quality marketing services for my clients. I pay attention to every detail and reach out through both technology such as multiple internet sites and Blogs as well as through my personal network of Realtors throughout the Valley (4,000 alone in HomeSmart) who often have buyers interested in properties I list for sale.

It is when markets change dramatically, such as they have over the last year, that Buyers and Sellers need the services of a Realtor Professional the most and I look forward to working with you.

Be sure to see My Listings and look at the individual web pages that I have for each property and the depth of information/photos given to prospective Buyers including Photo Tours, Virtual Tours, MLS information, plat maps, school information, etc.

Sell Your Property in Arizona

List Your Property With Mike Bodeen

Would you trust your cousin Betty with managing your financial estate worth half a million dollars? If not, why would you trust her to sell your number one financial investment — your house and property? Many people too quickly turn to a friend or relative to list their home, yet having a true Realtor Professional with years of experience can make all the difference when it comes to pricing your property, negotiating with a difficult Buyer, trying to resolve contractual issues, marketing your property to a broad audience of Buyers, or closing the sale to your complete satisfaction.

We present homes in their best light!

The key to attracting buyers to your home is to have your home look it’s very best. Click the image of the marketing flier above to see a full-sized flier that showcases this homes beauty!

One of the most important keys to attracting buyers to your home is to have your home look it’s very best online, especially considering that 81% of all home buyers now begin their home search on the web. Mike has a professional photographer to shoot stills and the virtual tour for the home.

Staging is another key element in the successful and profitable sale of a home. Mike provides, at his cost, a professional stager to consult with on each new listing. If there is work to be done, Mike has a quality list of professional, reliable, and reasonable references for whatever the job, big or small.

Mike utilizes his personal website, www.NorthScottsdale.com plus www.Realtor.com, plus a National Multiple Listing Service, http://agent.point2.com/ which distributes your home information to 35 syndication partners including Craigslist, Trulia, Yahoo, Zillow, New York Times, Google, ebay, etc.

Take Away the Stress of Selling Property!

There is no question that selling your property can be a trying time. Will you price it right, will it sell quickly, how long will it take to close, etc. area all questions that you will confront. Having a trained Realtor professional to rely on to help you navigate the way is a tremendous help and reduces the stress on you and your family.

Why Use a Realtor?

When the time comes to sell your property please consider the value of using a Realtor Professional:

You pay no commissions unless the home sells at a price and terms that you agree with!
You determine the price yet have the full advice and counsel of Realtors who know the area and the current market conditions.
You have a professional advisor/advocate trained in the Arizona Purchase Contract provisions to help you avoid costly mistakes when dealing with Buyers and Title Companies.
You have a team of experts available to you for such services as staging your home, home repair, appraisals, etc.
Your home will be listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and will be featured on enhanced listings at Realtor.com which takes them to the top of the homes shown in buyer searches. And all the photos will have the care and expertise used as in the “Before and After” dramatization above.
We are professionals at marketing in addition to Real Estate. We will market your home to the largest possible audience of buyers in a number of innovative and effective ways. Ask us about our marketing plan for Sellers!

Curious about how much your home is worth? Contact me for a free market analysis. I will provide, free-of-charge, a professional opinion on what your home might sell for in today’s market.

My Guarantee

I know you expect the best and my intent is to develop a relationship with you that you will enjoy so much that you will come back to me in the future for all your real estate needs. That is where most of my business comes from!

However, even with best intentions and years of experience, things might not go the way you want them to go. I know you can’t please all the people all the time (but I try). As a result, if you aren’t satisfied with my marketing of your property, you can cancel the agreement at anytime. You are the boss.

There are many reasons why it makes good sense to use a Realtor when it comes to selling the most significant financial asset you have. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss how I can specifically assist you.

Home Remodeling

Remodeling Your Home By The Numbers

Prior to putting their property for sale, many sellers are choosing the remodel their property to add value and increase the likelihood of a quicker sale. Updating flooring, countertops, appliances, etc. can make a big difference when the home is competing with many other similar properties.

What to Remodel

When you are ready to nail down your plans (so to speak), here are some suggestions from industry experts. According to Realtor Magazine Online, since 2002 the biggest return on investment at resale has come from four remodeling projects: kitchen, bathroom, siding and windows.

Kitchen Remodel

Without doubt, the kitchen is the number one candidate for remodeling in most homes. Outdated countertops and appliances are commonly listed by prospective buyers as reasons they decided not to purchase the home.

Add usability with dual sinks and cooking stations. Add aesthetics with commercial-quality, stainless steel appliances and stone countertops. Add space with a breakfast nook or walk-in pantry. Add livability with a computer desk or hobby area.

Suzanne Lazky’s Interior Design website »

Suzanne Lasky, owner of S Interior Design is an Allied Member of A.S.I.D., and Bajaro Method certified. She has an M.B.A. and an A.A.S. degree in Interior Design. Suzanne offers years of real world experience, giving her clients the peace of mind to know that their projects will be professionally handled from start to finish.

A minor kitchen remodel with a job cost of $14,913.00 equated to a resale value of $14,691.00 or 98.5% return on investment.
A major kitchen remodel in a midrange home with a job cost of $43,862.00 equated to a resale value of $39,920.00 or 91.0% return on investment.
A major kitchen remodel in an upscale home with a job cost of $81,552.00 equated to a resale value of $39,194.00 or 84.8% return on investment.

Bathroom Remodel

Bathrooms, especially the master bathroom, are excellent candidates for remodeling and can bring not only satisfaction to the homeowner but high return-on-investment when the time comes to sell the property.

Add light with skylights and glass blocks without losing privacy. Add space with walk-in dual shower, vaulted ceiling, recessed medicine cabinet or a curved shower curtain rod. Add functionality with twin sinks or vanities. Add aesthetics with ceramic tile or stone flooring, stone countertops, heated towel bars and floors.

A bathroom remodel - midrange home with a job cost of $10,499.00 equated to a resale value of $10,727.00 or 102.2% return on investment.
A bathroom remodel in an upscale home with a job cost of $26,052.00 equated to a resale value of $24,286.00 or 93.2% return on investment.

Siding Replacement

In Arizona, the typical home is stucco on the outside thus siding doesn’t play into the plans of most homeowners in the area. Stucco is a material made of an aggregate, a binder, and water which is applied wet, and hardens when it dries. It is used as a coating for walls and ceilings and for decoration. For those homes that do have siding, new vinyl siding looks fresh and tidy year after year with minimal upkeep.

Siding remodel projects typically bring 95.5% to 103.6% return on investment and can add to curb appeal for prospective buyers.

Window Replacement

New windows will help you realize additional savings in monthly utility bills, especially in the summer months here in Arizona. Prospective buyers view windows as they do other structural items, so failing to update old ones may affect potential offers. Especially important is replacing older single-pane windows with newer dual-pane windows for increased energy efficiency. Newer styles include seamless bent-glass corner windows (sometimes called “butt-glass”), curved glass and casements with no center stile.

Window replacement projects typically bring a return-on-investment percentages in the high eighties to low nineties.

Before You Budget

Imagine the new space and make sketches. It’s easier to plan something you can see.

Explore. Talk to people who have done a similar renovation. Read books, magazines and Web sites, get onto renovation listservs, watch instructional videos. Take notes!

Think Ahead. Is the renovation intended to add value when you sell next year? Then pay special attention to assessing the value of the house and neighborhood. Add comfort or pleasure? Accommodate a growing or shrinking household? If you plan to stay for a number of years, almost any renovation will be worth its cost.

If you are thinking about remodeling your house, your first task will be to create a realistic budget. But that involves some careful pre-planning. Go through the guidelines here, then create a basic worksheet to define your remodeling budget.

The Budget Process

Figure out how much money you have to spend on a remodel without straining other budgets.

Figure your debt-to-income ratio. If you’re planning to borrow, you need to know whether you can handle the extra debt.

If you are working with an architect, designer or contractor:

Bring your drawings, budget and other figures to them for help with cost breakdowns.

If you are going at it alone, the following will be your responsibility:

Estimate project costs for materials, labor, permit fees, and so on.
Create a timeline to help contractors plan the project and help you budget efficiently.

If you are thinking of remodeling your property, talk to us for our recommendations as to contractors and the potential impact the project may have on increasing the ability to sell your property in the future and what you might expect to see in regards to a return-on-investment.

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