Why Choose Jim and Mikki?
Area Specialization and Knowledge | | Lived in the area since 1976 | | | Chamber of Commerce members since 1976 | | | Active in community & service organizations Kiwanis, Newberg City Club |
Real Estate Professionals | | Combined 28 years of experience in Real Estate | | | Member Yamhill County Association of Realtors | | | Active on committees and board positions | | | Proud members of the Prudential Network - "Rock solid in real estate"! | | | Jim is a Broker for Prudential Northwest Properties and a Consistent Million Dollar Producers. | | | Mikki is a Broker, "eCertified", technology savvy and competent in the use of the Internet to assist buyers and sellers | | | We are both graduates of the Graduate Realtors' Institute (GRI) | | | Member Portland RMLS & Yamhill Country Assn. Of Realtors. |
| | A firm belief in putting our clients "first" | | | After Sales Service Program - taking care of our clients long after the sale is over! | | | Paying attention to details |
| | Jim graduated from North Salem High and Willamette University (BA- Mathematics) Salem, Oregon; Post-graduate work from Ball State University. | | | Mikki graduated from West Covina High and Cal State LA (BA- Home Economics); Post graduate work from Troy State University; Graduate of Desktop Publishing Certificate Program from University of Oregon. |
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Selling Your Home >Selling and What Really Works
If you are trying to sell your home quickly, some real estate agents may recommend that you offer a bonus to the agent who brings in the buyer. They feel that a monetary incentive will cause an agent to push your house over the one down the street. Do such bonuses work?
You cannot expect a bonus to sell an overpriced house or overcome housekeeping shortcomings that detract from your home's overall appeal. If your house looks great and is priced right, offering a bonus to the real estate agent could help it sell more quickly. Agents earn their reputations by helping people find homes that they love. When deciding which homes to show prospective buyers, their decision will be based on whether the home will meet their needs. If the Multiple Listing Service indicates that a bonus is being offered, it could encourage more agents to preview the house and result in more showings.
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What is the maximum interest you can deduct on your federal tax return to purchase or improve a first or second home?
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One of the greatest benefits of home ownership is the federal tax deduction for interest up to, but not exceeding, $1million. |
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