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The Future of Real Estate
The future of real estate is here, and it is awesome! Here at Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, we pride ourselves in providing our agents and clients with the most up-to-date technologies. Check out some of the ways our agents are keeping up with the fast-paced real estate environment in Dubuque and the Quad Cities!
Jared Althoff, Dubuque
Jared, and many other Dubuque agents, are now utilizing 3D Matterport tours to help sell real estate. These tours give potential buyers a virtual look at the inside of the home, and can rule out any potential buyers who are not serious right away. There are many other benefits, like out-of-town or busy buyers have the chance to look at a property without physically being there. Jared had an experience where an out-of-town buyer started paperwork on a listing, only because they were able to see the home virtually! It also encourages sellers to have their home in "tip-top" shape, as the tour is extremely thorough. Jared notes, "a byproduct of doing this tour is the seller is motivated to have their home beautifully staged!" No matter the benefit, these 3D views are a futuristic way to tour the home. View a 3D tour of Jared's listing here!
Kurt Johnson, Bettendorf
Kurt recently purchased a drone, and has been using it to his advantage in new construction subdivisions. According to Kurt, the images and videos from his drone have helped many potential clients pinpoint the locations of subdivisions like Pigeon Creek and Greyhawk. The Settlement at Pigeon Creek from Ruhl&Ruhl Marketing on Vimeo.
For All Your Real Estate Needs...
Kurt and Jared aren't the only Realtors equipped with the best technology. Every Ruhl&Ruhl Realtor is ready to serve you with the top tools in the business. Thinking of buying or selling real estate? Visit our website at ruhlhomes.com or call us 866.441.1776!
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Our Corridor Offices Ruhl at Excellence in Service!
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors is dedicated to providing service with quality, value and integrity to all of our clients. We are a company where people are the difference. Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award is earned by agents and offices who show exemplary customer service on returned client surveys. Only agents who receive answers of "excellent" to the question "How well did we serve you" are counted toward this award. Check out what some of our Excellence in Service Winners had to say about what this award means to them. Paul Ellis, Iowa City Office* After buying his first home out of college, Paul figured that the business of real estate was a great fit for him. Shortly after that, circumstances gave him an oppor...
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The Time to Sell is NOW!
You may have been on the fence about selling all summer, but now is truly the best time to put your home on the market. Keeping Current Matters gives us the top five reasons why you shouldn't wait to sell your home.
- Demand is strong
- Buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase, so take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market!
- There is less competition now
- In most areas, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. However, it won't stay that way for long!
- As builders regain confidence in the market, new construction of single-family homes is projected to increase over the next two years, reach...
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Start the Mortgage Process Today
Unsure of where to start when it comes to the mortgage process? Look no further, because thanks to the Fall Buyer's Guide released by Keeping Current Matters, we have everything you need to know about the ins and outs of a mortgage. Check it out!
You could be closer to buying a home than you think…
Here's what you'll need to qualify for a mortgage!
- Down Payment
- Generally between 5-20% of the purchase price
- 40% of buyers are putting down less than 10%
- Many are putting down as little as 3%
- Stable Income
- Good Credit History
Steps to Take
- Find out your current credit history and score
- You don't want to start out with any surprises
- Start gathering all of your documentation
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Energy Efficiency and You
We've all heard that a green home can save you money, but how many of us have taken the steps to make our houses energy-efficient? Check out these top five tips from RIS Media's "Ask the Expert" to make your home as green as can be.
- Insulation is key: Without proper insulation, a home can lose up to 40 percent of cooled or heated air.
- Follow the 4x4 rule: Set your thermostat four degrees higher in the summer and lower in the winter when you're away from home for more than four hours.
- Air filters and vents should not be overlooked: It's important to change filters regularly to keep your system working...
