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First impressions will make or break a sale

by Michael Olear | Jun 29, 2016 | sell my house, Sellers, Uncategorized

Over the past couple few weeks we?ve been sharing some fairly common sense tips to help home sellers ensure a quicker sale. Today we share some additional advice that can help make or break a sale. Once you?ve made the decision to sell your home, your house and...

Tools for assessing a senior?s quality of life

by Michael Olear | Jun 27, 2016 | senior housing, Seniors, Uncategorized

Here?s an undeniable fact of life: The American population is growing older. Today, people age 65 or older make up more than 14 percent of our population, compared to 12.4 percent in 2000 and just 4.1 percent way back in 1900. As a result, more and more seniors every...

Americans believe real estate is the best long-term investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Michael Olear | Jun 25, 2016 | Buyers, Investment, Uncategorized

Some Highlights: Real estate outranks stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans. Real estate is ranked as the best long-term investment among all age groups. Millennials rank both real estate and...

Tips for sellers: Upgrade the kitchen, downgrade the personal stuff

by Michael Olear | Jun 22, 2016 | DIY Projects, Remodeling, Sellers, Uncategorized

While the key to a man?s heart may be through his stomach, the key to selling a home is often through the kitchen! Do your countertops appear outdated? How about your appliances? If you answered yes, then it?s probably a good idea to spend a few dollars for an upgrade...

WNY to host free concerts, festivals

by Michael Olear | Jun 21, 2016 | Buffalo, General, Uncategorized

Summers in Western New York are full of free concerts, festivals and events. Don’t miss one, thanks to the summer concert calendar provided courtesy of the Olear Team at MJ Peterson.? Here’s a small sample ? download the full calendar on our site here!...
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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.

Unique Homes: Sandbag Homes

Apr 9, 2021

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Spring Cleaning for your Mental Health

Apr 2, 2021

by Solstice Senior Living Spring Cleaning for your Mental Health Spring cleaning is just around the corner! Decluttering is a great way to tidy up your space and simplify your life. Mental health experts also say getting rid of unwanted and unneeded items around your...

Unique Homes: Beer Can House

Mar 26, 2021

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3D Printed Homes of the Future

Mar 19, 2021

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