Opening Doors with Francine Kitkowski

About Opening Doors with Francine Kitkowski

Opening Doors Podcast with Francine Kitkowski

Publisher

Francine Kitkowski

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Feb 2021

Latest episode

12 Feb 2021

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Feb 2021

   It's a seller's market and I'm a buyer. How do I find the right Realtor? Where do I begin?

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/its-a-sellers-market-and-im-a-buyer-how-do-i-find-the-right-realtor-where-do-i-begin/ So whether you are a buyer working in a seller's market or buyer's market finding the right realtor is critical and making your transaction successful less stressful. So here are three essential points that I think you should consider when looking for the right realtor number one level of experience very critical to your transaction: 1. Years: Has that Realtor been in the business calls localized are they do they know the market extremely important 2. Full-time: Does the realtor have another job? Do they answer their phone? Do they return emails? Are they available 7 days a week? 3. Contract Law: Contracts are extremely important. They are legal and binding. There are many many different contracts and they have many definitions. So I can't stress that the realtor that you hire should know contract negotiations very very well. Give me a call. I am available to answer any questions that you have in the local real estate market. And remember; Friends don't let friends pay 6%.

2. 

   12 Feb 2021

   What is happening in the local real estate market on May 14, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic?

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/what-is-happening-in-the-local-real-estate-market-on-may-14-2020-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ So here's what's happening in this month of May 2020 during this COVID-19 pandemic. We have a high demand low supply. You should sell right now and this year again under low supply high demand both in Marinette and Menominee County in all price ranges that are pre-approved.Remember interest rates are low buyers are there, they are looking and they want to spend money. If you can get an interest rate and you're looking to buy a home. Are you going to pay more money than you bet so sellers get ready. Number three appraisals are running high RPMs are busy. Most of them are two to three weeks out and the values are staying consistent. So This year if you are considering this year or next year, you may want to give us a call do provide a professional free market analysis and provide full service for 2995 in our science or saving a lot of money and that's what it's all about. So again friends don't let friends pay 6%

3. 

   12 Feb 2021

   What measures Assist2Sell is taking to keep clients and customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/what-measures-assist2sell-is-taking-to-keep-clients-and-customers-safe-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ How is Assist2Sell showing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and keeping our clients and customers safe? The answer when we return. So during the covid-19 pandemic assist2sell is taking many measures to make sure that our clients and customers are safe when we're showing houses. We are making sure no one is sick. We are leaving our shoes at the door. Some of the things we are providing are masks and gloves. I am making sure that I open the doors turn on and off light switches buyers are not touching anything. We are removing the cats and the list goes on and on but most importantly we're listing homes. We are showing homes to buyers and they're getting sold and that's what it's all about. We are taking precautions to do our job for you. So if you give us a call, we list and sell your home. It's $2,995 and remember friends don't let friends pay 6%

4. 

   12 Feb 2021

   Should I list my home during the COVID-19 pandemic?

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/should-i-list-my-home-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ Should I be selling my home during this covid-19 pandemic the answer when we return. Yes, every Market is different fortunately locally the Marinette and Menominee County Market is still a strong seller's market even with the COVID-19. We've had a slight hiccup our January February spring Market was extremely busy. It was a little bit slow during this COVID-19, but it is not losing momentum and it won't the interest rates are sellers are still maintaining value and we have a low Supply and we have a stable demand. It's only going to increase we are so blessed that Marinette Marine did get their 800 million dollar contract and it is going to be a very economically strong local market. So get ready to sell if you're thinking of trading out trading down give us a call. We are full-time. We are full service. We charge a flat fee. Our clients are saving a lot of money. That's right. $2995 is what we charge to list and sell your home and we do it right and remember: Friends do not let friends pay 6%

5. 

   12 Feb 2021

   How The Community is Responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic #MJBStrong

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/how-the-community-is-responding-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-mjbstrong/ #MJB strong many of you are aware of who MJB is and I'm happy to report through your support and prayers, He will be coming home soon and is getting stronger every day. So if you're still interested in getting a sticker, please let us know give us a call, we'll be happy to deliver it or you can pick them up at our Assist2Sell office in Marinette or Apple Jacks in Marinette. So I talked about this community and how they pulled together during this COVID-19 pandemic and the positives that I see. I don't see the number of people out at the store the cars in the parking lot, what I see are the essential workers that show up for work everyday. All the cleaning that is being done to assure that we are safe, cleaning people that show up at the hospital, the gas stations all the businesses, all of you. The teachers that are supporting the children that are trying to learn and work from home. The Community is so strong and so amazing that you need to just feel good about living in Marinette and Menominee County. Thirty years of doing real estate, I hear it all the time are transitional people that come into this area cannot believe how neighbor friendly everyone is and how they feel good about living in this beautiful community. So again, thank you.

6. 

   12 Feb 2021

   How our sellers are still saving money during the COVID-19 pandemic!

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/how-our-sellers-are-still-saving-money-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ How our sellers are still saving money during the COVID-19 pandemic! Yes, our clients are saving thousands of dollars on Real Estate Commission. We charge a flat fee. The amount is $2,995. If we list your property and bring the buyer directly to you that's what you pay. We have no hidden fees our competition like to tell people we have hidden fees, we don't. We don't charge you anything else but the $2995. And that's Assist2Sell, bringing the buyer directly to you. When there are challenging times, when there are not challenging times, we charge a flat fee, so our clients enjoy saving a lot of money on a real estate transaction. And we offer full-service. We take it right from the beginning. We do more marketing than any of our competitors. We use a professional photographer, which is critical. And we don't pick and choose our clients on the photographer. We use our photographer, Corey Shy, she's amazing. We use her on every single listing. I don't care if your house is worth $25,000 or if your house is worth $1.5 million, you will get a professional photographer. And again, just, it's year-round. It's all the time. It's not just during this challenging pandemic. So give us a call. If you have any questions, we will be glad to help you and remember: Friends do not let friends pay 6%

7. 

   12 Feb 2021

   How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the real estate market in Menominee, MI?

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/how-is-the-covid-19-pandemic-affecting-the-real-estate-market-in-menominee-mi/ The real estate market is being affected in Menominee County Michigan by the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. So here's what's going on. We're getting a lot of phone calls from frustrated buyers. I get it, but don't let anxiety get the best of you just slow down and take a look at it online. We're getting a lot of activity online. We have upped our marketing as far as technology goes. So we are helping buyers the best that we can to be able to get them into these houses. We are also educating them on the different products that are available with their lender and all the different types of things that they can do to protect themselves. So making offers on homes that they haven't been in so the market we were keeping the momentum going but believe me once this lockdown gets lifted this Market is going to take off these interest rates are really low. So if you're selling stay calm again, don't let anxiety get the best of you this will lift and buyers will be looking at your home. The best thing you can do right now is to get your home ready so that it's very marketable inside and out. Assist2sell truly care about the community and we want to make sure everyone is so give us a call. If you have any questions whatsoever on how the real estate market in Menominee county is being affected and will be glad to share that information with you. And remember, friends don't let friends pay 6%.

8. 

   12 Feb 2021

   How is the local real estate market affected by COVID-19?

   View the Video version of this Episode at: https://www.marinettemenomineehomes.com/how-is-the-local-real-estate-market-affected-by-covid-19/ Hi everyone I'm excited to let you know that we have a new office location assist2sell has moved to 3000 Cleveland Avenue in Marinette Wisconsin. Take a drive by you can't miss us. So here's what you need to know regarding the coronavirus in the real estate market on the Wisconsin side and the Michigan side since we are a bordering state. Is it a good time to sell? Yes it is the market is stable people are looking at homes online and they are driving by it gives them something to do, you have plenty of time if you're not on the market to prepare your home inside and out. Is it a good time to buy? Yes. It is the rates are low and I'm getting a few inquiries saying, hey I heard the banks aren't giving money that is absolutely not true. Loans are out there and banks are lending. The process has slowed down but they are still lending money and the rates are still low so get out there and continue to look buy a home. It is a good time to either list or sell. On the Wisconsin side we are considered essential. Real estate agents can still conduct showings and at Assist2Sell, we put our clients and customers foremost with safety so we are conducting showings and we are looking at homes and we are being safe for everyone especially because we truly care about the community. On the Michigan side we are considered non-essential. Real estate agents are not supposed to have any face-to-face appointments on the Michigan side. We have found a way to work around that, so again if you are interested on the Michigan side, don't hesitate on giving us a call. We have a lot of new listings coming up and I am sure you're gonna want to get into them. So again please, it is a good time to list, it is a good time to sell. The real estate market is stable whether you're on the Michigan side or the Wisconsin side and remember: Friends don't let friends pay 6%.