Omaha Real Estate     Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real EstateAlliance Real Estate has announced the addition of a new tool available for all agents at Alliance Real Estate.  Alliance Real Estate will provide all agents access to HomeFeedback.com.  Alliance will be providing this service to their agents for FREE.I have has used the service in the past and it has been well received by all my  clients and has substantially increased feedback from showing agents.  According to recent surveys by the National Association of Realtors, the number one reason of dissatisfaction with agents is lack of communication.  Homefeedback.com will help all agents at Alliance enhance the client experience in the process of selling a home by providing timely communication on showings and with m... 12/09/2006

All of us at Alliance Real Estate in Omaha, Nebraska are excited to be a part of Activerain!  This blog will offer information on the buying and selling a home in Omaha metro area.  This blog will also open another venue to communicate with potential clients who are looking for more information on buying and selling a home in Omaha, Nebraska. Blogging represents the cutting edge in real estate marketing and Alliance is excited to be a part of only a select few companies that offer this innovative way of communication with clients.  If you are considering buying or selling a home in Omaha, Nebraska or for more information on Alliance Real Estate please visit our website at Alliancesells.com Thanks, David Matney, CRS,GRI Alliance Real Estate Selling your home?  CLICK HERE for a list of qu... 12/09/2006

Since August of this year, the Omaha Real Estate market has been pretty slow, as many listings are proof of that.  Entering the November and December months, home sales typically slow down by 10%, which makes a slow market even slower - not good news for sellers.  But for buyers this means they will have their choice of homes at some of the best prices of the year.  After the first of the year and into Spring, more buyers traditionally enter the market and sellers will not need to negotiate as much on price to get their home sold. Listed below are some of October's market statistics.  Area market statisticsDouglasSarpy31-Oct-2006# of ListingsAvg DOM# of ListingsAvg DOMActive369992124895Pending10996243448Sold4655916655     Coop sales69%72%In house sales31%28%Notes: DOM = Days on Market, ... 11/09/2006

Omaha real estate area is pretty soft right now.  November and December are pretty slow months in general.  Home sellers need to take that into account when deciding to sell during this time. First, the price needs to be very competitive.  Buyers are out looking for deals and don't seem to be afraid of writing contracts well below list price. Second, condition of property is as important as price.  If you don't like the carpet or paint, buyers won't either and will offer less or in most cases move on to the next home.  As a seller, if you were going to stay in the home what things would you do to make it better.  Take that list and either make the repairs or reflect in the list price of the home.  Finally, when selecting a real estate agent select one that stays current on all types of ... 10/20/2006