Jan
30
Inspector Rob Rehm gives advice for Fishers Home Owners
Posted by marchantteam under Ask a REALTOR, Fishers, Inspection Issues
Part of being a great Fishers Real Estate agent is having resources that keep me up to date on the latest information I need to know. So today, one of my home inspectors, Rob Rehm is going to do a Guest Blog for me.
If you would like to contact Rob for more information or for a home inspection, just email me and I’ll put you in touch.
By Rob Rehm:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that annually dryers are associated with 22,000 home fires which result in some deaths and injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or exhaust duct thus blocking the air flow. Reduced air flow causes excessive heat buildup that can result in a fire.
How to prevent fires?
Clean the dryer lint screen/filter before drying a load of clothes. If clothing is damp after drying or the drying cycle is taking much too long, then this may be a sign of blocked air flow.
Clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct to the exterior of home annually. Check the exhaust termination on the exterior wall for proper operation; the termination must be free of lint, with no screen and a flapper that operates to prevent animal entry. Monitor dryer air flow out of the exhaust termination with the dryer operating normally. If you do not feel significant air flow, the duct system may be partially blocked, or the duct is too long. Check the User’s Guide to ensure the duct is the correct length. If blocked, have it evaluated and cleaned appropriately.
Clean around dryer and under dryer periodically to remove lint build up. Ensure that flammable materials are not stored around the dryer.
Replace plastic accordion type duct connector from dryer to wall with rigid metal or semi-rigid metalized duct. Also, ducts from dryer to exterior of home should have a slight slope downward (with no dips) to avoid collecting water and thus trapping lint.
Take special care when drying clothes that have been soiled with volatile chemicals such as gasoline, cooking oils, cleaning agents, finishing oils or stains. Wash this type of soiled clothing more than once before drying and dry it on the lowest heat possible.
For additional information consult the web at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5022.html
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Fishers Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Fishers IN Real Estate Website
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Jan
15
How do you find the right Fishers Real Estate Agent
Posted by marchantteam under Ask a REALTOR, Buyer Information, Fishers, For Buyers
Sure, everybody knows a REALTOR; but how do you find the right REALTOR for you.
Maybe you already know a lot about the Fishers Real Estate market and you just need someone to negotiate for you. Or maybe you aren’t sure what you can even afford and need to start at the beginning with a REALTOR. Here are some things to ponder as you start the process of searching for a home for sale in Fishers.
The Metropolitan Board of REALTORS has 5,800 members. There were 75% of those agents that did less than 10 transactions last year. And of the remaining, only 250 agents wrote more than 30 transactions last year. That says that there is a small pool of experienced agents and in this business experience is priceless.
It is so much more than sitting down and listening to what you want; it is asking why those things are important to you, it is watching you in the homes and listening to your emotion and the questions you ask, it is shaking the etch a sketch sometimes to find a house that is perfect for you that you hadn’t thought of.
It is so much more than opening the door; it is the way we look at the home, the analytics we do with the history of the home and comparables in the neighborhood, it is the way that we negotiate and the way that we troubleshoot the issues on the way to the closing table that makes the experience one that is successful for you the buyer.
If you are a first time buyer, come visit our first time home buyers clinic that we hold each month; registration is required. But we have a Real Estate agent, a lender and a home inspector go through the process (45 minutes) and then have a Q & A. We give you some great handouts to take with you too.
I am one of the 250 agents that wrote more than 30 transactions last year; and I’ve had some interesting hurdles this year that a rookie agent might have handled differently with a negative outcome. The best REALTORS can make the transaction look easy; but that’s a skill developed over time. Every transaction will typically have a least one blip…find an experienced agent you can trust.
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Fishers Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Fishers IN Real Estate Website
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Jan
8
Homes Sold in Fishers 2011 Stats
Posted by marchantteam under Fishers, Market Reports, Sellers Corner
Homes sold in Fishers for the year 2011 compared to 2010 were actually only 2% different. There were 1447 homes sold in Fishers in 2011 compared with 1476 a year ago. 
Thank goodness for the third quarter, the only quarter where we outsold 2010. The reason is simple…in 2010, the first time buyer credit expired on 6/30/10 so that there were virtually no more buyers in the 3rd quarter of 2010.
It is good to see amidst all of the negative rhetoric about the declining housing market that at the end of the year we can see our local Fishers Real Estate market be within 2% from a year ago.
Other good news includes the average selling price. This year, an average home in Fishers sold for $241,058 compared with $229,909 a year ago. This represents about a 5% increase in the selling prices.
The only bad news is the length of time a home for sale in Fishers is on the market. In 2011, the average was 91 days, the median (most common) was 69 days…so still better than most cities in the country. In 2010, our average days on the market were 81 and the median was 59. So basically our sellers in Fishers are staying on the market an extra 10 days in 2011 and they do that for a 5% increase in selling price…a good deal I would say.
The Marchant Team sold 38 homes and our average days were 69; so we typically can sell faster than the average agent in Fishers.
We do this because we have experience in preparing a home for sale (i.e. staging), pricing the home correctly and marketing the home better than most (i.e. IVR system, enhanced website placement, etc).
If you would like to discuss how to sell your home with the Marchant Team, we would love that opportunity; to exceed your expectations.
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Fishers Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Fishers IN Real Estate Website
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Jan
3
11715 Rush Drive Fishers Home for Sale
Posted by marchantteam under Ask a REALTOR
Looking for a starter home for sale in Fishers? There are currently 134 homes under $150,000 for sale; 46 of those are condo’s. Of the 134, there are 35 that are “distressed” meaning bank owned or a short sale. 
I have one that is completely updated with stainless steel appliances, new kitchen cabinetry, center island, new flooring, updated tile and vanity in baths, new roof, new windows and new HVAC system.
Located at 11715 Rush Drive, the home is fully fenced and has a minibarn and playset. The list price is $144,900.
My sellers bought the home and being the handy people that they are opened the kitchen so that is flows to the formal DR and living area. They vaulted the ceilings too.
Located in the popular Sunblest Farms subdivision; it is walking distance to the park and various shops and restaurants. The walkability score is a 10!
Sunblest is a neighborhood that does not have a Homeowner’s Association, so no HOA fees.
Fishers has received many awards over the past couple of years highlighting its family friendliness, affordability and safety. It continues to be ranked as one of the best places to live in America.
So if you are looking to move into a home in Fishers in 2012; this one might be worth a look in person.
If you are currently in an apartment or living with family and are unsure about how to buy a new home or what is involved, be sure to sign up for our First Time Buyers Class. It is held the last Thursday of every month at our offices in Fishers.
Hope to see you there!
Cindy in Indy Marchant – Fishers Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE
Fishers IN Real Estate Website
