What are you talking about?

June 23rd, 2009

WHAT YOU SAY DOES MATTER!

If you are negative in your speech you will have negative actions around you.  Don’t carry around negative things.  It only makes problems worst.  Agents need to learn to smile and walk away.  Talking about your problems is not productive. 

Motivational speakers Zig Zigler, Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn,  all agree that you do not want to focas on negative things in your life.  Today is fresh and new to use for positive affirmations. Write the things that bother you down and throw them in the trash. 

The Bible is the first to speak about keeping a good attitude and not to let any corrupt thing come out of your mouth, life and death or in the power of the tongue.  What does that mean?  We can control what we say and what we think.  We are in control!

Never say anything negative about yourself.  NOTHING!   You will find that you are happier, healthier, and you will attract people that want to be around you.  Your sales will increase because you are not talking about problems.  Talk solutions not problems. 

 

10 reasons to hire an agent

June 23rd, 2009

When you are putting your house on the market to sell it is a good thing to have a real estate agent for so many reasons.   10 reasons that you need to hire an agent.

1. COMPARABLES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD  The agent is going to give you a Comparable Market Analysis than will compare the sales in your subdivision to the other properties that have sold.  That will give you an idea of what your house will sell for.  We have formulas that will give us a good idea what to market price your house will sell for. 

2. SETS UP SHOWINGS FOR YOUR HOME.  You do not want to show your own house.  Not only is it risky because of predators but the buyers do not feel comfortable asking questions about the house if the seller is present.  They feel they are intruding when the seller is home.  They may lie and say oh yes they love the house when they are with the seller.  When they get in the car and they were just trying to be “nice”. 

3. SAVES YOU MONEY ON REPAIRS A real estate agent will tell you where to spend your money to fix up the house that will increase the value. 

4. HAS AGENT FRIENDS THAT MAY HAVE A BUYER FOR YOUR HOME.  You need an agent that will market the house to other real estate agents even before it hits the MLS.  That is why you go look at a house that has just been on the market one day and it is already sold. 

5. NEGOTIATES THE CONTRACT   When the offer comes in you need a third party that can negotiate for you to get the best deal,  Someone that is not emotionally tied to the house.  A real estate agent is trained and has experience and will get the most money possible for you.

6.PROBLEM SOLVER   An agent knows what to do when there is a problem with an inspection.  They have people they can call to do repairs in a short time span.  They know what can be negotiated in the contract.   

7. EXPLAINS THE PROCEDURES  Moving is one of the most stressful times of your life.  It is good to have someone that can explain the process and make you feel at ease. 

8. SMOOTH CLOSINGS Sometimes things go wrong with the buyer and the loan.  An agent makes sure things are running smooth so that there are no hiccups or problems at closing.  Problems should not get to the closing table.  They should be resolved in advance.

9. MARKET YOUR HOME  Marketing your home will take time and money.  The internet is a great way to market but it is just one way.  The market now requires more work than a couple of years ago.  The agent has ways to market that will make your house stand out. 

10. PROFESSIONAL  You would not try to perform an operation on yourself, would you?  Selling a home is a important process if not handled correctly could end in a court battle.  Hire a professional that has experience in all aspects of real estate.   The contracts are ever changing and you need someone that has knowledge of all the updates.  This could save you a bundle of money!

 

Cheryl Brewer

Multimillion Dollar Producer

Top Sales Agent 1997-2008

817 217-0005

cheryl@cherylbrewer.com  Servicing homes for sale in Arlington, Mansfield, Texas.

28 Tips to Sell your House Fast

June 22nd, 2009

1.  Call a Realtor that you can trust. 

 

2. Do everything the Realtor tells you to do.

 

3. Price the house to sell. 

4. Do not overprice for the buyer to “bring you an offer”

5. Declutter the house.  Put things in boxes in the garage.

6. Clean out closets so they are not too full.

7. Clean the house, base boards, wood doors, carpet.

8. Hire a Professional Stager. It will save you money in the long run.

9. Take good pictures with a wide lense camera at the right time of day for good lighting.

Mansfield Texas

June 22nd, 2009

Mansfield Texas is a fast growing city in the Metroplex.  Mansfield is known for a solid school system that has high grades.  There are several subdivisions that are all price ranges from low 100’s to the low millions.  There is a country club with 3 golf courses swimming and tennis.  The YMCA built in 2005 has been known to turn away people because of the membership.  A new open air mall is being built opening at the end of next year. 

Mansfield is close to both Dallas and Fort Worth making it an ideal place to raise a family.  I 287 connects the Fort Worth and goes to Midlothian, Cedar Hill. 

Mansfield is just south of Arlington.  If you drive down Cooper in Arlington you will be in Mansfield at the Turner Warnell intersection.  Shopping, resturants, stores, centers and a variety of salons have been popping up all around the Mansfield area. 

You can dine at Applebees, Johnny Carinos, Springcreek, Palitos, The Mexican Inn, as well as all of the fast food resturaunts.  Starbucks is located on 287 and Cooper. 

People that live in Mansfield commute to Dallas or Fort Worth.  It is about a 30 minute drive.  I lived in Mansfield for 3 years and I loved the home town feel.  There are several churches, one of the largest is Overcoming Faith Christian Center. 

  call Cheryl Brewer 817 217-0005 for all of you real estate needs.

cheryl@cherylbrewer.com    MANSFIELD TEXAS and the surrounding areas of Dallas Fort Worth.

Cheryl Brewer & Associates Real Estate

June 12th, 2009

 

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36 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS

February 14th, 2009

 

 

  If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.”

 

1.  Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.

7. Less is more.
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety.
If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between
despair and hope is often a good
“Thank you Jesus.”

27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager
of the universe
36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises

Mansfield Texas

February 14th, 2009

Mansfield is located South of Arlington

 Mansfield Texas is a fast growing city in the Metroplex.  Mansfield is known for a solid school system that has high grades.  There are several subdivisions that are all price ranges from low 100’s to the low millions.  There is a country club with 3 golf courses swimming and tennis.  The YMCA built in 2005 has been known to turn away people because of the membership.  A new open air mall is being built opening at the end of next year. Mansfield is close to both Dallas and Fort Worth making it an ideal place to raise a family.  I 287 connects the Fort Worth and goes to Midlothian, Cedar Hill. 

Mansfield is just south of Arlington.  If you drive down Cooper in Arlington you will be in Mansfield at the Turner Warnell intersection.  Shopping, resturants, stores, centers and a variety of salons have been popping up all around the Mansfield area. 

You can dine at Applebees, Johnny Carinos, Springcreek, Palitos, The Mexican Inn, as well as all of the fast food resturaunts.  Starbucks is located on 287 and Cooper. 

People that live in Mansfield commute to Dallas or Fort Worth.  It is about a 30 minute drive.  I lived in Mansfield for 3 years and I loved the home town feel.  There are several churches, one of the largest is Overcoming Faith Christian Center. 

  I enjoyed living in Mansfield Texas. It has a small town feel close to both Dallas and Fort Worth.  There are several new resturants, stores, churches and private schools.  Mansfield is a good place to raise a family because the school system has been highly rated. 

Cheryl Brewer

Multimilliondollar Producer

Top Sales Agent 1997-2008

817 217-0005

cheryl@cherylbrewer.com

Short Sales, Foreclosures, and Hud Homes, oh my!

February 14th, 2009

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Short Sales, Foreclosures and Hud Homes are selling in Dallas Fort Worth. The prices vary from Low Priced Homes to Expensive Luxury Homes. New Homes in great neighborhoods are in Foreclosure.  Buying a Foreclosed Home can be a good investment

Foreclosure is a Property that is owned by the Bank.  Most of the larger Banks have a large Inventory of Foreclosed Homes at this time. Foreclosed Homes are from $10,000 to $100,000.00 below Market Value!  Foreclosed Properties are sellng at amazing prices! Loan Modification  and Short Sales cut the increased amount of Foreclosures.   

Loan Modification is when the Bank adjusts the terms. Loan Modification make it easier for the Homeowner to make the payment. Loan Modification is a great way to save your Home from Foreclosure.  A Bank does not want to Foreclose if they can find a better way. 

Short Sale is another option. Short Sales keep the Bank from having Foreclosed Properties.  The Bank approves a lower amount than is owed to keep the Property from Foreclosing.

Hud Homes are Government owned FHA Foreclosures. Hud Homes are bought  in “as is”  condition. It is important to get a home inspection when buying a Hud Home. You need an experienced Realtor that works with Hud Properties to bid on a Hud Home.  When bidding on a Hud Property there are critical timelines that must be met.  A Real Estate Agent will have the Master Key to show you any Hud Homes on the market.  Here is the link to view Hud Properties www.firstpreston.com

For a list of Foreclosures in Dallas County and Tarrant County call or email us.  Cheryl Brewer & Associates  cheryl@cherylbrewer.com 817 217-0005

Multimillion Dollar Producer

Top Sales Agent 1997-2008

Selling in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex

February 9th, 2009

   

 

 

First Time Home Buyer’s ONLY

 

Cheryl Brewer & Associates  817 217-0005 cheryl@cherylbrewer.com
 
 
Time is running out to take advantage of the money. November 30, 2009 is the date your home will have to close unless they extend the time.  Call Cheryl Brewer & Associates for a FREE analysis to see if you qualify. 
 
 

As a result of the recent government Stimulus Package, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently introduced new increased FHA loan limits resulting in a loan program that is an excellent opportunity for a large percentage of the country. FHA insured loans are the most attractive and beneficial loans for borrowers.  A minimum 580 FICO score the generally accepted lower limit for loan approval.  This also makes the FHA loan available to a wide range of borrowers, even those who may think they cannot be approved. In addition, FHA is one of the only programs that will allow you to move into your new home with no money out of pocket at closing. 

If you are looking to purchase a home, the current low rates allow the most buying power for the payment to be lower. Combine this with the fact that home prices have come down in almost every area of the country and you have one of the best opportunities in history to own a home.

 

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I have a team of mortgage experts that will help you get your letter.  Call Cheryl Brewer 817 217-0005 for more information.  I will help you in every area of your home buying and selling needs. 


  

Cheryl Brewer

Multimillion dollar producer

Top sales agent 1997-2008

817 217-0005

 

 

 Homes for sale in Arlington, Mansfield, Lewisville, Fort Worth, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Colleyville, Keller, Southlake, Aledo, Burleson, Irving, Flower Mound, Frisco, Mckinney.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheryl Brewer “A REALTOR You Can Trust”

February 9th, 2009

      Cheryl Brewer has Happy Homeowners! 

 

Cheryl Brewer & Associates   817 217-0005  

  Cheryl Brewer a licensed realtor is located in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.  She can help you find a home and move in from start to finish.   She will take care of all of the details and the last minute negotiations.  You will be glad to have Cheryl and her team of experts working for you.  Moving is one of the things that causes stress in our life right up there with getting a divorce.  It is important to have a professional that has experience.  Her success has been extraordinary winning both top sales awards and customer service awards.  She works endlessly to help you with your home buying and selling goals.  She will make it look effortless as she will treat you like you are her only client.  Listening and caring about the needs of clients making every effort to be available for every clients schedule. 

“I am in the right business because I love to look at houses.”

 I tell the client exactly what it will take the sell the house.  I know what buyers they are looking for.   The details are the most important.  I go through the house with the seller and point out things that a buyer may notice.  A BUYER WILL SEE EVERYTHING!  This is something I offer when I list a house.  I will also do FREE staging of the home.  I will show the seller where to put the furniture and what to put away.   We want the buyer to look at the house not the decor.  

Cheryl’s listings sell in record time.  If you prepare the house to sell you will make more money and the house will sell faster.  Then everybody is happy!

Cheryl Brewer has been a realtor for the past 11 years working with Ebby Halliday realtors.  She has gotten the best training in the business.  Her expertise is in all aspects of buying and selling residential properties in the Dallas Fort Worth area.  She has lived in this area all of her life and has a good solid knowledge of the cities that surround the metroplex. 

Cheryl Brewer & Associates has the knowledge and experience to help you through all of your house buying and selling needs.  For a PERSONAL TOUCH call Cheryl.

 If you would like a FREE Comparable Market Analysis  give Cheryl a call 817 217-0005 

Cheryl Brewer ” A REALTOR You Can Trust!”

817 217-0005 or email cheryl@cherylbrewer.com