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		<title>Smarter Ways To Sell Your Tigard House Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are fewer houses being purchased so Tigard, OR sellers need to do everything they can to make their house stand out from the plethora of other houses on the market. Using social media and any online presence is helpful for selling houses, but it’s more important to engage and relate to the buyers. Joy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="plus-one-wrap"><g:plusone href="http://joytinker.com/smarter-ways-to-sell-your-tigard-house-online/"></g:plusone></div><p>There are fewer houses being purchased so Tigard, OR sellers need to do everything they can to make their house stand out from the plethora of other houses on the market.  Using social media and any online presence is helpful for selling houses, but it’s more important to engage and relate to the buyers. Joy Tinker can help!</p>
<p>Whether the home being sold is a suburban rancher perfect for young families or a move-in ready condo for single urban professionals, a wealth of high-tech tools is available to help sellers target the most likely buyers. Unfortunately, tech experts say, most people are misusing them.</p>
<p>Many people put a listing up online and hope the buyer finds it, that method can backfire if it looks too much like spam. Putting listings up where people hang out online like facebook, twitter, and YouTube and forming a relationship with potential buyers’ works more efficiently.  </p>
<p>Target your marketing in Tigard, Beaverton or Lake Oswego. While you can’t target specific groups to certain homes you can target certain areas. Marketing a home in unique manner intruges buyers more than just a posting on a site. But be careful not to single anyone out.</p>
<p>Harness the new breed of advertizing. The best way to target a buyer without discriminating a buyer is by using facebook.  Digital media allows you to target buyers who are relocating to Oregon.</p>
<p>Sell the neighborhood. One way to draw in buyers is to promote the area around Tigard. Let potential buyers know great facts about the area. </p>
<p>There are many ways the online marketing can help you sell houses, you just have to be willing to try them. </p>
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		<title>5 reasons to buy a small house in Tigard</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tigard has many beautiful homes that range from large luxury homes to smaller starter homes, finding the perfect one for you can be overwhelming. Due to the economy, mansions are being sold at rock bottom prices, but should you really buy one? Living in a smaller house has some benefits. Small houses cost less, not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="plus-one-wrap"><g:plusone href="http://joytinker.com/5-reasons-to-buy-a-small-house-in-tigard/"></g:plusone></div><p><a title="Tigard" href="http://joytinker.com/communities/tigard/">Tigard</a> has many beautiful homes that range from large luxury homes to smaller starter homes, finding the perfect one for you can be overwhelming. Due to the economy, mansions are being sold at rock bottom prices, but should you really buy one? Living in a smaller house has some benefits.</p>
<p>Small houses cost less, not even buy but also to heat and cool. Home projects such as painting cost less in a smaller house, even furnishing and decorating costs more in larger homes. <a title="Beaverton" href="http://joytinker.com/communities/beaverton/">Beaverton</a> has beautiful homes that aren’t enormous, but are very spacious.</p>
<p>Small homes in <a title="Lake Oswego" href="http://joytinker.com/communities/lake-oswego/">Lake Oswego</a> save time. A large house takes longer to clean and maintain the yard. You can use the extra time to do something you enjoy like explore Oregon.<br />
A smaller home in OR means less clutter. You wont have unlimited amounts of storage space, so you will be forced to simplify your home.<br />
When making updates, like investing in new countertops, you can splurge because there is less space to cover. You can have quality upgrades.</p>
<p>Smaller homes in Tigard, Oregon are easier to sell. Buyers are interested in energy-efficient homes. Joy Tinker can help you find the home of your dreams no matter that size.</p>
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		<title>How to Mend Foreclosures in Tigard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A foreclosure can do more than ruin your view, they can hurt the financial health of your neighborhood. But you don’t have to let it ruin your home equity. Prevention makes the biggest difference. Be a good neighbor. If you know one of your neighbors is going to foreclose find out what you can do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="plus-one-wrap"><g:plusone href="http://joytinker.com/how-to-mend-foreclosures-in-tigard/"></g:plusone></div><p>A foreclosure can do more than ruin your view, they can hurt the financial health of your neighborhood. But you don’t have to let it ruin your home equity.</p>
<p>Prevention makes the biggest difference. Be a good neighbor. If you know one of your neighbors is going to foreclose find out what you can do to help keep the property looking nice and be sure to maintain your property. If the neighborhood looks nice chances are the foreclosure won’t be vacant long.</p>
<p>If you see broken windows, trash in the yard, or overgrown weeds, report them quickly. You don’t want to problem to get worse. This isn’t a big problem in <a title="Tigard" href="http://joytinker.com/communities/tigard/">Tigard</a>, <a title="Beaverton" href="http://joytinker.com/communities/beaverton/">Beaverton</a> or<a title="Lake Oswego" href="http://joytinker.com/communities/lake-oswego/"> Lake Oswego</a>, but being prepared will continue to prevent a foreclosure from hurting housing prices. An eyesore can turn into a health or safety hazard quickly.</p>
<p>Another option is to help sell the Oregon property. Call Meadows Group to help sell your OR property. Talk up the area and see if you know anyone who’s looking to buy in your area.</p>
<p>Don’t waste your time trying to find out who owns the house to make them take responsibility, and avoid trying to fix the problems without permission. Go through the proper channels.</p>
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		<title>Knowing the safe signs of neighborhoods in Portland</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although safe neighborhoods aren’t hard to find in Portland, here are a few tips to make sure you find a neighborhood that fits your needs. Due to fair housing laws Joy Tinker isn’t allowed to use the word safe to describe a neighborhood. But you will be told to check out the area you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="plus-one-wrap"><g:plusone href="http://joytinker.com/knowing-the-safe-signs-of-neighborhoods-in-portland/"></g:plusone></div><p>Although safe neighborhoods aren’t hard to find in Portland, here are a few tips to make sure you find a neighborhood that fits your needs. Due to fair housing laws Joy Tinker isn’t allowed to use the word safe to describe a neighborhood. But you will be told to check out the area you are considering. This is exactly what you should do.</p>
<p>Walk around the neighborhood in Portland, Tigard or Tigard at several different times throughout the day. Trust your gut.  You will be a part of the neighborhood after you buy a house there. Make sure the neighborhood fits your wants and needs just like the house does. </p>
<p>While walk around your potential Oregon neighborhood look at the other houses. Are any of them abandoned, are there any missing street lights? The broken window rule comes into play here. If there aren’t many dark and lonely spots, chances are you’re safe.  You and your neighbors are the first line of defense. Look for a neighborhood in OR that takes pride in the neighborhood. </p>
<p>See if your new neighborhood is built with safety in mind. While walking through the neighborhood, here are a few things to look for. Multiple use areas like parks, well maintained land and buildings, people out walking. </p>
<p>You can also find crime data online. But keep in mind that the data doesn’t tell the whole story. Your best bet is to talk to your prospective neighbors. Let them tell you about the Portland neighborhoods. </p>
<p>Be sure to take some time to check out our <a href="http://joytinker.com/">homepage</a>.</p>
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		<title>Buying or Selling in Portland? You Need a Superstar Agent</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having a superstar agent like Joy Tinker is vital to your success. Having a great agent can help you sell your house for top dollar, or getting the house of your dreams at a reasonable price. You want a professional in your corner that will go the extra mile. Finding and selling a house are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="plus-one-wrap"><g:plusone href="http://joytinker.com/buying-or-selling-in-portland-you-need-a-superstar-agent/"></g:plusone></div><p>Having a superstar agent like Joy Tinker is vital to your success. Having a great agent can help you sell your house for top dollar, or getting the house of your dreams at a reasonable price.  You want a professional in your corner that will go the extra mile.</p>
<p>Finding and selling a house are stressful enough, let Joy Tinker help.  Having experience in Portland, Lake Oswego and Tigard, means they know the market and will get you the best deal possible.  Referrals are the most popular way to find a Realtor in Oregon. With there being so many Realtors in OR, in order to find a superstar agent like Joy Tinker you need to ask a few questions. </p>
<p>Ask what their commission is. The agent will be working hard for you to negotiating isn’t always best. They have to work really hard to sell your house in the current market.  </p>
<p>How often will I hear from you? The agent’s communication style and availability should match yours.</p>
<p>What are you plans for marketing my house?  There is no guarantee that any agent can sell you home, but they know the steps what will get the buyers attention.<br />
What do you know about the neighbors where I want to live? Agents have a wealth of information at their finger tips. They are more than willing to share it with you.</p>
<p>Finding an agent and be difficult but finding a superstar one is easy. Look no further than Joy Tinker. They will help you buy and sell your home in Portland, Lake Oswego and Tigard. </p>
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		<title>Don’t Turn Off Portland Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few things that sellers should avoid having in their house in order to sell the house quickly. With the help of a great agent like Joy Tinker and following these tips, your house is far more likely to sell. If you stage the house correctly and have a good agent, the house [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="plus-one-wrap"><g:plusone href="http://joytinker.com/don%e2%80%99t-turn-off-portland-buyers/"></g:plusone></div><p>There are a few things that sellers should avoid having in their house in order to sell the house quickly. With the help of a great agent like Joy Tinker and following these tips, your house is far more likely to sell. If you stage the house correctly and have a good agent, the house should only be on the market for a few weeks, ideally. </p>
<p>There is nothing that buyers hate more than a dirty house. Get your house in the best condition you can, go the extra mile, steam clean, and replace the carpet.  Make sure the house is free of clutter and everything is grim free. </p>
<p>It’s said that buyers in Portland, buy with their nose, so make sure the house smells fresh and inviting.  Don’t cook anything smelly like fish or fried food while the house in on the market.  Eliminate all trace of your pets, not just the smell, not everyone loves animals. The same applies if you’re a smoker; get rid of the smell and all signs of a smoker, no ashtrays present, clean the curtains. </p>
<p>Replace old fixtures. New cabinet doors and knobs can make a remarkable difference. Ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and lighting fixtures should also be updated. Get rid of wallpaper. Buyers are not interested in having anything to do with wallpaper. Wallpaper is very personal so it’s unlikely that the buyer will also love what you have. </p>
<p>Having too many personal items inhibit a sale. Buyers are trying to picture themselves in the house, not see you. Eliminate personal photos, unique colors and person effects. Decorating your house to sell and to live is very different and we want your house to sell. Ask Joy Tinker for advice. Place mirrors strategically so the buyers can actually see themselves in your house. </p>
<p>Misrepresenting your Lake Oswego, OR house is a surefire was to upset buyers.  Make sure you show your home in its best light, but there is no false advertising.  Curb appeal is huge in Tigard. It’s what potential buyers see first; you want their first impression of the house to be a good one.  Make sure the lawn, trees, and the outside of the house are in prefect condition.  </p>
<p>Following these simple steps can help you sell your Oregon home quickly and getting the best value you can. </p>
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