State College
740 S Atherton Street
State College, PA 16801

Office Email

Phone:
814-272-3333

Fax:
814-272-3268
Team Leader:
Patricia Mlynek
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Exclusive Listings

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 812 Pike Street Lemont PA $279,900 listed by Terry Weatherford former Retail Builiding Cat's Meow Flower Shop in the heart of Lemont. . 22 Acres

661 Pike Street Lemont PA $299,000 listed by Terry Weatherford 1800's Home with 3 BR, 1.5 BA Fantastic private setting with stream frontage

College, Beaver and Pugh St Properties- $3,900,000 listed by Connie Geiser- INVESTMENT PACKAGE -20 condos and 2 parking spaces, FULLY RENTED call for details

Yarrow Way-OpeQuon Hill Condos Bellefonte PA $237,000 to $264,000- listed by Nancy Musumeci and Annette Yorks- 2 and 3 bedroom units available for November to January Move In -Call for options and availability

129 Buttercup Way - OpeQuon Hill-Bellefonte PA $365,000 listed by Nancy Musumeci and Annette Yorks- 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath "Craftsman" Style Ranch under construction. Just enough time to put your personal touch into your new home. Call for floorplan and options.


How to price to sell and still make a profit

The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the overall market and what's selling - or not selling - will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear but won't leave money on the table.

Here are some points to consider:

Time. Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many factors influence the outcome, perhaps time is the biggest determinant in whether or not you see a profit and how much you profit. Studies show that the longer a house stays on the market, the less likely it is to sell for the original asking price. Therefore, if your goal is to make money, think about a price that will encourage buyer activity (read: fair market value).

Value vs. Cost. Pricing your home to sell in a timely fashion requires some objectivity. It's important that you not confuse value with cost - in other words, how much you value your home versus what buyers are willing to pay for it. Don't place too much emphasis on home improvements when calculating your price, because buyers may not share your taste. For instance, not everyone wants hardwood floors or granite countertops.

Keep it simple. Because time is of the essence, make it easy for the buyers. Remain flexible on when your agent can schedule showings. Also, avoid putting contingencies on the sale. Though a desirable move-in date makes for a smoother transition between homes, it could cause you to lose the sale altogether.