Mary Welch-Broker, Owner

is typically telling the potential seller that the price they have in mind to list their home and the price I have data for are...two different things. It is then finding the happy medium. As a seller it is very important that you listen to your agent when he or she gives you the data on recent sales and comparables of properties that have sold ...

So, just received another report/study that was done on home buyers, and the results are in. 78% of people who use the internet to look for homes, say the top 3 things they look for in their search for their next home are. 1. Virtual tours 2. Pictures 3. Property description Next, 6.1 million people use www.realtor.com each month to search for ...

Yes, "they" did a report and the score was terrible. They asked the question, "would you use the same real estate agent again?" Only 22% of buyers were happy with their agent. Bad percentage. But I certainly understand it, as an agent myself, I am only happy with about 50% of agents. Why? Agents don't return phone calls!! I ...

Thinking outside of the box has to do with being creative, finding new solutions when the old ones won't work or are worn out. Coming up with new ideas. This is good and refreshing. However, there is a big difference between thinking outside of the box, being creative vs common sense practices. Because even with out of the box thinking, there ...

something else happens. This job is interesting at times, entertaining alot of the times, and just plain weird. I was showing a home a weekend ago and the potential buyers had a few children with them. The children were still upstairs looking when the parents came down and one parent went outside and the dad was in the living room asking questions ...

  Inspirational Quote "This is the true joy in life ... being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one ... being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy....I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the ...

People commonly think that all they have to do to get their house ready for the market is to call a real estate agency. That is a wise choice, but there is alot more to do. In a seller's market, it is important to have your house in top shape to get the best price, but in a buyer's market, it is imperative. As real estate agents, we ...

I am looking for some self-motivated, trustworthy people who love working with other people. Must be able to deal with challenges on a sometimes daily basis. Come join the never dull life of a REALTOR! I am looking for agents to cover some key areas of Harper,Kingman,Sumner and Sedgwick County. Training involves real estate exams and on the job ...

   Have you noticed, that the more you hurry, the slower you go? The more you wait, the longer it takes? The more you worry, the less you dream? But the more you live, love, and laugh, the more you live, love, and laugh. Weird? Just some thoughts for a continually rainy day. Mary Welch-Broker,Owner Preferred Choice Realty Harper, ...

We are in the Do It Yourself age. I will admit, I will do as much as I can myself as I hate to ask my already overburdened husband for help sometimes. We did do two flips last year and I realize where my ability ends and his takes over. I am not afraid to let someone else do some things for me. Case in point: Changing oil in the vehicle. I know it ...