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Picking a real estate agent through Facebook

by Michael Olear | Nov 30, 2015 | Buffalo, NY Real Estate

According to a joint study released by?Google?and the?National Association of Realtors, two of three people searching for a prospective real estate professional research them??extensively online prior to working with them.” And, that number is probably...

Why you should hire a professional when buying a home

by Michael Olear | Nov 28, 2015 | Buyers, real estate broker

Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream home or if they should first try to go it on their own. In today?s market: you need an experienced professional! You Need an Expert Guide if you are Traveling a...

2016: Homeowner?s net worth will be 45 times greater than a renter

by Michael Olear | Nov 25, 2015 | Buyers, Investment, real estate value, Renting

Every three years the?Federal Reserve?conducts a?Survey of Consumer Finances?in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-13, reports that a homeowner?s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a...

Buying a home can be scary ? until you know the facts! [Infographic]

by Michael Olear | Nov 23, 2015 | Buyers, mortgage payment, real estate value

Some Highlights: 36 percent of Americans think they need a 20 percent down payment to buy a home. 44 percent of Millennials who purchased a home this year have put down less than 10 percent. 71 percent of loan applications were approved last month. The average credit...

Family wealth grows as home equity builds

by Michael Olear | Nov 21, 2015 | Investment, real estate value

With residential real estate values rising quite substantially in most parts of the country over the last few years, many homeowners are seeing a major increase in their family?s wealth as equity continues to build in their house. A?recent study?by the?Joint Center of...
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Elderlife Real Estate is a real estate service specializing in the needs and requirements of older adults and those who care about them.? We have specialized in this since 1999. Michael Olear?s initial career included a Master's Degree in Social Work and this blend of social work technique and real estate brokerage has created a hybrid service that has been uniquely useful for hundreds of families in WNY.? Several realtors on the team have the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation.

Whether it?s downsizing from the family house to a smaller home, moving to a senior community, or acting as a POA or executor, we know that the last thing you want is to focus on the details.

We will plan out every aspect for you including household sale, repairs, inspections? Allow us to handle the specialized work of selling your property so your attention is where you need it to be.

 

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We assist every seller with creation of a written timeline, loosely scheduled at first, that includes all major tasks to be performed in the most beneficial sequence for that individual?s circumstance. Two samples are included below:

House A: Tonawanda, NY

  • Schedule meeting with town plumbing inspector
  • Schedule meeting with town electrical inspector
  • Meet town plumbing inspector for evaluation
  • Meet town electrical inspector for evaluation
  • Schedule at least 2 estate liquidators
  • Meet liquidators and obtain their quotes, contracts and plans of action
  • Schedule engineer for home inspection to evaluate basement cracks and provide complete written, home inspection report
  • Obtain estimate for installation of drywall, finishing and painting.
  • Report back to owner regarding progress of estate liquidator by phone, email and photo
  • Report back to owner regarding cleanout of house by liquidator by phone, email and photo
  • Arrange for installation of drywall, finishing and painting if required by contract of sale.
  • Arrange for electrician and plumber if required by town
  • Schedule any other contractors that may be requested by owner including lawn, snow plowing, property management, etc.

House B: Amherst, NY

  • Obtain engineer report with respect to basement
  • After obtaining engineer?s recommendation, obtain two estimates for foundation repair, flushing drain tile and basement seepage that also includes transferable warranty
  • Arrange for basement repair and document completion for owner with photos
  • Obtain two estimates for plastering/painting kitchen, back hall way, living room and upstairs bedroom (lower part of wall and one side wall ? match color of remainder of room)
  • Ask painter if they will clean brick at the top of hearth in family room. Obtain estimate for upstairs painting just to see how much it would be.
  • Arrange for painting as per approved estimate and document completion for owner with photos
  • Obtain two estimates for replacement of hot water tank
  • Arrange for installation of new hot water tank and document completion for owner with photos
  • Arrange for removal of any junk in basement and arrange for cleaning of same and this includes shop vac for all spider webs as well as power washing walls and floor after sweeping ? document for owner with photos
  • Approach neighbor if necessary regarding establishing written maintenance agreement or common driveway
  • Arrange for carpet cleaning in the 1stfloor
  • Put caution tape across access door to attic

The Olear Team/MJ Peterson had a 100.02% list price to sale price ratio in 2019. The marketplace average in Western New York for the same time period was 98.1%. The list price to sale price ratio is how much you sell for compared to your asking price. In 2018, the Olear Team averaged 98.9% and the market average for all other realtors was 96.7%.

The Olear Team/MJ Peterson averaged 11 days on the market in 2019. Days on market is the time interval from when a house is listed to when it is actually under contract. The broader market average for all other real estate agents combined was 35 days. In 2018, The Olear Team averaged 19 days and the market average then was 42 days.

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Sep 28, 2021

Tonawanda Community Project Ballots Now Being Accepted!

Sep 22, 2021

🚨 Attention Tonawanda Community members 🚨   Visit the following link to learn how you can cast your vote for the proposed projects to improve the environment and public health in the Tonawanda community; including Town of Tonawanda, City of Tonawanda, North Tonawanda,...

When To Make the Move to Senior Living

Sep 10, 2021

by Solstice Senior Living As we and our loved ones age, there comes a time to reconsider current living arrangements and decide what’s best for each individual. For some, the prospect of a move to a senior living community is an exciting chance to meet new people and...

10 Balance Exercises for Seniors

Aug 6, 2021

by Solstice Senior Living It’s normal for seniors to lose some of their sense of balance as they age, but just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it’s something you should shrug off. Things like going for a walk or standing on a stepladder become much more risky in your...

Tips for Reducing Stress During Times of Anxiety

Jul 2, 2021

by Solstice Senior Living Stress can be a result of many causes, including adjusting to big changes, managing an illness or being a caregiver. When we’re stressed, our immune systems are weakened and we are more susceptible to infections. Now more than ever, it’s...

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