The Liz Moore Insider

Liz Moore & Associates to Market Monticello Woods

lynnettetully — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:48:07 +0000

Liz Moore & Associates is delighted to announce that it has been selected by Wayne Harbin, Builder, to represent Monticello Woods, a planned residential home community in Williamsburg. Monticello Woods is centrally located just off the Monticello corridor, in the heart of town and one of the most desirable locations in the County. The neighborhood is just minutes to shopping and all conveniences, as well as the Mid County park complex (home to Kidsburg, walking trails and lighted athletic fields), the Williamsburg National Golf Course, and the Virginia Capitol Bike Trail. The community, which borders historic Powhatan Creek, also features 50 acres of community property, including its own clubhouse and pool, hiking trails, and several ponds.

There are currently 17 home sites remaining in the second phase of Monticello Woods, in addition to several completed model homes, the “Fox Hall” and the “Miss Maggie.” When complete, Monticello Woods will feature 149 residences. Prices for new homes range from $475,000 to $700,000. Homes already built in the neighborhood average 3,000 square feet, but range from 3 bedroom ranches to 5 bedroom colonials, and everything in between. A drive through the neighborhood shows off true Southern character, and a reflection of why Monticello Woods is one of Williamsburg’s premier communities.

Award winning Wayne Harbin, Builder is a member of the Southern Living Builder program, which affords access to a select portfolio of Southern Living plans. Southern Living carefully selects custom home builders that transcend the pages of the magazine into a dream home. Members are chosen for their extensive experience and knowledge, reputation in the marketplace, and focus on the discriminating customer who is looking to build a custom home. The Harbin’s run a family business that has been delivering quality custom construction in Williamsburg and surrounding markets since 1985.

Wayne Harbin, Builder is one of a select number EarthCraft certified builders. EarthCraft is the Southeast’s standard for green building, pairing building science with regional know-how.

Model homes are open Friday – Sunday, from 1 – 5, or call us for more information or a personal tour at 757.645.4106.

Liz Moore Talk Radio is Live On the Air!

lynnettetully — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:45:23 +0000

Did you miss our first shows?

Investing in Real Estate for Fun & Profit!
Tune in now to learn the 4 essential lessons in flipping real estate to build wealth. Seasoned investor and real estate agent Cheri Nice co-hosts with Liz. Also sharing her insights on how to become a successful landlord is Peggy Seymour, Director of Property Management for Liz Moore & Associates. This show is a must listen for prospective investors! Sponsored by www.TheSavvyRealEstateInvestor.com.

Downsizing!
Do you know someone 55 or better? If the answer is yes, then this show is for you. Listen here for what you missed. Along with Senior Team agent Diana Rondinelli, Liz examines how you can move to a simpler, easier lifestyle. Senior Move Specialist Tara Smith with Design Alternatives shares her tips and tricks for successful downsizing. Sponsored by www.TheSavvySeniorOnline.com.

Listen live on the web every Wednesday at 4pm while Liz talks candidly with local professionals on the hottest subjects in today’s real estate industry, or visit our site at http://lizmooretalkradio.com/.

The Liz Moore Insider is the corporate blog for Liz Moore & Associates. Designed by Liz and her marketing team to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas for our agents and staff, the Liz Moore Insider offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. To schedule a confidential interview or to request information about a real estate career with Liz Moore & Associates, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com. Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

Liz Moore Agent Jenny Edgerton Honored with Robert C. Bunting Award

lynnettetully — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:09:00 +0000

The Peninsula Homebuilders Association (PHBA) and Sales & Marketing Council held their annual Presidential Installation and Ball on Saturday night, January 14^th at the City Center Marriott. Liz Moore was the emcee for the event, and the highlight of the evening was the Installation of incoming PHBA President Tim Cleary of Charles Ross Homes.

Liz Moore agent Jenny Edgerton, along with Ricky Edgerton, was honored with the Robert C. Bunting award, for the PHBA member making the most significant contribution to the Parade of Homes. The Edgertons were recognized for their tireless work ensuring that the 2011 Buckroe Parade of Homes was a huge success.

It’s a Price War to the Door!

lynnettetully — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:38:07 +0000

Save the date ~ Wednesday, February 29^th, 9- 12 at the Williamsburg Library! The company has invested in hiring Jackie Leavenworth, a national speaker, to offer a focused workshop on Pricing Presentations for Sellers just for Liz Moore & Associates agents (and a few select invited guests). She focuses on a practical, SIMPLE and STREAM LINED approach to insure that sellers accept your message of the importance of proper positioning.

Click here to meet Coach Jackie and learn more about “It’s a Price War to the Door!”

The class is approved for 3 hours of CE/PL. I promise it is a morning WELL worth your time, and you will take away some new skills that will help you make your business more productive!

Be sure to mark your calendar!

Book Club Meeting ~ Make Your Own Luck

lynnettetully — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:35:23 +0000

Just a reminder, the Williamsburg office Book Club meeting is set for the last Thursday in January, the 26^th at 9:30! There is still time to read the book – if you want to join us, you can download it to your kindle or iPAD (forward the receipt to Liz, this one is company treat from the Retreat). It’s a GREAT book, a quick read, and a PERFECT message to get us off to a more strategic start in 2012!

Introducing the Brand New www.lizmoore.com

lynnettetully — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:24 +0000

Everything Real Estate. At Your Fingertips.

You’ve got to change big to keep ahead of the big change in our real estate marketplace. Jump on our brand new
website and find:

Your Gateway to Available Properties
Find Out What Your Home is Worth
Local Events & Consumer Classes Calendar
Link to Our Portfolio of Virtual Offices
Mortgage Calculators, Moving Checklists
Sign Up to “Get the Scoop” on Your Neighborhood
Insider Tips for Buying & Selling Today…and so much more!

We are Real Estate. Reinvented. Again.

Save the Date – 6th Annual Oscars

lynnettetully — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:31:26 +0000

Get ready to walk the red carpet! The 6th annual Liz Moore and Associates Oscars will be held on Wednesday, January 25th at the Oyster Point City Center Marriott in Newport News. Awards will be given in categories such as “Shooting Stars”, “MVP”, “Rookie of the Year”, “Top Overall Agent”, and much more. Breakfast will be served at 9:00am and the awards ceremony will begin at 9:30am! See you on the red carpet!

Pack Your Bags!

lynnettetully — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:31:42 +0000

Buyers…Sellers…Brokers…Agents…
Pack Your Bags!

Four lucky winners will sail away on a luxury cruise to paradise! Just buy or sell a Liz Moore listing in 2012 and you’ll be entered to win… the more you sell, the better your chances. All aboard for the free vacation of a lifetime! For more details, email CruiseDirector@lizmoore.com.

Crystal Ball for 2012

lynnettetully — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:26:33 +0000

As we begin 2012, there is a great deal of BUZZ in real estate circles about what the New Year will bring. Industry leaders on a national level disagree about whether or not the market has hit the proverbial bottom. Some argue that prices have further to fall; others are convinced that we have turned the corner, and that the economy is on the upswing with the real estate market bringing up the rear.

With no tax credit stimulus in the marketplace this past year, we held our own. One can conclude that compared to an artificially inflated market last year, a flat market in 2011 was a positive sign of slow but determined recovery. At Liz Moore & Associates, we were fortunate to enjoy a positive sales trend that began in July and continued for the last 5 months of 2011.

The market is definitely favoring sellers who are positioned properly – those who are aggressively priced and in move in condition are now selling in less than 4 months on average. This is despite 3 times as much available inventory, which won’t dramatically decrease any time soon, thanks to the continuing onslaught of foreclosures. This underscores the importance of proper pricing, and investing the sweat equity in making necessary cosmetic improvements prior to putting your home on the market.

Here is what I see in the coming 12 months:

Interest Rates are likely to increase slightly, although not a lot. It’s logical to me that the basic principles of economic theory apply…so, as the economy begins to gain momentum, interest rates are bound to lead the way. Although this is good news for our stock portfolios, it will have an adverse affect on home sales. Although consumer confidence will increase with the recovering economy, fewer buyers will be able to afford what they want, with the combination of rising interest rates and tighter lending guidelines. My message here remains the same as last year: If a home purchase is on your New Year resolution list, buy early in the year, as interest rates have a much greater impact than most realize.

Consumer Confidence will grow as the economy slowly shows signs of recovery. As we have learned from market cycle history, the first buyers back in the market are investors, and we are seeing that now, particularly in the lower price ranges. The next wave of buyers will come as consumers realize that interest rates will rise, and moves need to be made ASAP to take advantage of what has been a 4 year streak of historically low rates. As a result, we will see sales increase slightly over 2010-2011 levels. The National Association of REALTORS is predicting a modest 5% gain in national sales this year. I believe we will enjoy a slightly higher gain in our local markets, perhaps as much as 7-8%.

Foreclosures and REO inventory will increase in 2012, as the banks continue to sort through the regulatory mess that they have created over the past 2 years. The good news is that we are much wiser and more prepared, and agents are able to guide clients through the process much more efficiently than we did when the foreclosure crisis began. As a result, inventory levels will remain high; however, aggressively priced homes in move in condition will continue to sell in reasonable time (3-5 months).

Prices will remain stable. Prices are neighborhood specific, and some areas are definitely balancing faster than others; however, I believe that we won’t see any dramatic changes (up or down) in our local median sales price this year (or next, for that matter).

If a move in 2012 is on your New Year resolution list, I would love to recommend the right agent to make it happen! Just contact me at 757.645.4106 or liz@lizmoore.com.

We are Looking for an Experienced Property Manager! Are You Looking for a New Opportunity?

lynnettetully — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:01:41 +0000

Liz Moore & Associates currently has an opening for a residential Property Manager in their Newport News office. The ideal candidate is a team player who is both organized and detail oriented, has a strong work ethic, and is highly motivated to deliver extraordinary customer service. The department is growing quickly, and this is a great opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to get on board with a successful, client-centric team of dynamic professionals. If you or someone you know may be a good match, please send a current resume with your compensation expectations to PropertyManagement@lizmoore.com. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.