http://www.classifiedflyerads.comClassifiedFlyerAds.com Feedhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/images/headerlogo.gifhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.comNegotiating a real estate sale can be stressful. If you’ve fallen in love with a property and have already imagined it as your next home, the process can be an emotional rollercoaster. Your real estate agent, who likely warned you not to become too attached before the deal is settled, will be your guide through the backandforth. Among other things, your agent will consider these three factors: • Market Conditions – Whether it is a buyer’s market (high inventory and falling sale prices) or a seller’s market (less inventory, more buyer demand, and higher prices) will greatly influence how much you should offer for the property. • Budget – Of course your buying power plays a tremendous part. It ultimately determines where negotiations begin and how high your offer can climb. • Motivation Your need to move combined with the seller’s motivation to sell is an intangible factor that will impact negotiations. For instance, if you know the sellers are divorcing and need to sell quickly as part of a settlement that could come into play. In addition to these factors, it is a good idea to discuss the negotiating tactics your sales associate plans to use. Maybe the best approach is to start low and work your way up to an agreeable price. Or if you know market conditions are in your favor, starting with a firm price and a “best offer” approach could be the better move. Discuss the different options with your agent. http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Negotiating-101-from-Century-21-Online/4317/post_details/1098/2008-07-11 11:01:48Just a few years ago, making a commitment to help the environment meant recycling your plastic bags and glass bottles. But today that concept can be taken much further, to the products we buy, the cars we drive, and even the homes we live in. Now builders have the knowhow to make your home healthier, more energyefficient and more costeffective by using green materials and technologies. Here are some questions you may want to ask if you are interested in hiring a professional who is also committed to the cause. • Have you completed any special education or training courses on this topic? Some states and local agencies offer training and even certificate programs for builders who are serious about putting green technologies to work for their clients. • How can we use the latest technology to reduce costs and boost comfort? This could include using specific kinds of insulation, a special ventilation system, or even solar panels to supplement traditional energy sources. • What kinds of appliances and home systems should we use? When you think green about all parts of the home, from the toilet (water conservation) to the windows (are they energy efficient?), is when you can make the most difference. An experienced green builder should be able to recommend the products and fixtures that are best. • How do you reduce, reuse, and recycle? Find out if the builder uses materials made from recycled materials when they are available and recommended. Also, inquire how he disposes of waste materials from the construction site. Going green when you are building a new home is a worthwhile and serious undertaking. Learn as much as you can about the topic and the builder to ensure a smooth process and productive result. For more information on green building, visit the Green Advantage web site at http://www.greenadvantage.org/index.php http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Green-House-from-Century-21-Online/4317/post_details/1097/2008-07-11 11:00:24