You have probably heard that there are only three rules to be concerned with when dealing with real estate in the Provo area. And that each of them are ‘location’.

Finding a good location around Provo is certainly important, and is always ‘top-of-mind’ for my customers. But don’t forget to read between the lines when searching for your optimal real estate property location.

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Location can mean a different thing for homes and businesses. I specialize in residential real estate, and monitor the local Lehi community for residential properties. I know what ‘location’ means for residential real estate in the greater Provo area, and I keep an eye out for trends that effect the value of ‘location’.

My Realty Advantage office is located in the city of Lehi, and we are located on the street called ‘170 S Interstate Plaza Dr Suite 200′, these attributes of our ‘location’ were chosen for many reasons, including proximity to other services, price, convenience, and accommodation.

I know there can be a lot of factors that form your unique idea of the perfect location in the Provo area. For this reason it is important that you meet with your Real Estate Broker and discuss what ‘location’ means for you.

As a Real Estate Broker, I like to understand what ‘location’ means for you before we begin reviewing available properties so that I can do the work for you, and present the real estate that you will be most interested in. That’s what a Real Estate Broker does.

Looking for something with a great location? Give me a call: 801-407-3053

-Aaron McIntire

Provo Real Estate Website.

“When you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than they are.” - Henry Ford

First off, I am not trying to imply that I am more intelligent than you are. However, I am a successful Provo real estate selling agent and I do know how to sell your American Fork house, Cedar Hills condo or Lehi townhome.

What does my experience and expertise mean to you?

I can help you sell owner occupied quickly. The fact that Provo homes sell faster when represented by a selling agent is well-documented. If you need a sellers agent to sell fast, let’s talk today.
I have a pool of buyers who are looking for a property like yours.
As a Provo home selling agent, I am knowledgeable about the local market. This is essential for knowing how to realistically price your house for selling.
I know how to creatively advertise your Cedar Hills real estate to ready buyers so they can distinguish it from other Lehi homes.
I am skilled at negotiating Utah real estate transactions. This will save you money.

Visit my sellers agent website to learn more about what I can do for you. Even if you are still not convinced, take a minute to call 801-407-3053 for a no-pressure conversation.

I specialize in selling land and commerical in the following cities: Lehi, Alpine, Cedar Hills, and American Fork. If you are located outside of my area, I can help you connect with agents that sell realestate in your Utah town.

Aaron McIntire
Realty Advantage
801-407-3053

I am Aaron McIntire, a Realty Advantage real estate agent in Lehi. I specialize in land and commerical. Most of my clients buy or sell in Alpine, Cedar Hills, American Fork and the surrounding towns.

In the past few years, there has been a lot of talk in Cedar Hills real estate circles about ‘home staging’. Basically, this is just a new term for ‘presenting your home in the best possible way’. Some people with a American Fork MLS listing have hired home staging professionals.

I am not trying discourage Provo sellers from hiring a professional, but I believe that most Utah property owners can stage your home on your own.

If you have a home for sale (even a Provo foreclosure), the most important staging tip is to clean everything; especially windows. And don’t forget the screens. Potential buyers may not notice clean windows, but they will certainly notice dirty ones. Clean windows brighten your interior by allowing in more natural light.

In addition to walls, floors, carpets, cabinets and closets, take a look at your driveway. If there are oil stains, you may need a heavy-duty concrete de-greaser. Your driveway and front yard are the first things potential buyers will see. Make sure they aren’t turned off before they step inside.

I will talk about additional American Fork home staging tips in other articles. If you are interested in listing your Provo home and have not yet hired a real estate agent, I would love to talk to you. I can be reached at 801-407-3053 (feel free to text your number).

A Cut Above the Rest

Spring is the greatest time to buy commerical real estate in Lehi. Why? Because statistically, the largest number of Lehi buyers are out looking for commerical real estate opportunities during the months of April, May and June.

Whether its a buyer’s market in Lehi, or a seller’s market, Spring is always a great opportunity to sell your commerical real estate in Lehi.

If you are ready to put your Lehi property up for sale this Spring, there are five tips you can use to help you stand out to your local Lehi real estate buyers. Here they are:

Spring cleaning: wash your windows inside and out, and then clean all the mirrors in your Lehi home. You’ll be surprised at how much better your Lehi home will look with just this simple task completed.

Clean up the yard: get out and give the lawn it’s first good mowing, and trim up the trees and shrubs. Rake the leaves and edge the walks. Plant a couple new flowers. You don’t have to over do it, an early Saturday morning should do the trick.

Floors, walls, and ceilings: Clean your carpets, scrub the floors, dust up the drapes, and clear out the cobwebs from the fans and fixtures.

Get colorful: Spring is a time when Lehi comes alive with new colors and fresh smells. Dress your home with vibrant Spring colors and set out some flowers on your open house day to build some excitement for your Lehi home.

Treat your guests: House hunting can be fun, but it is also a lot of work. Treat your guests to a cold bottle of water, and maybe a snack that they can munch on while they walk around your house. Make sure the snacks are easy to manage, individually wrapped, and clean (keep the crumbs down for the next group!).

Of course the best tip for selling your commerical real estate is to get a local Lehi Real Estate Broker on your side!

My name is Aaron McIntire, and I am a Real Estate Broker serving the Lehi area with Realty Advantage. You can reach me by phone at any time by calling 801-407-3053.

Take a look at my Lehi real estate website at http://realtyadvantageinc.com/contact.i

A lot of people in Lehi are asking how to get a list of foreclosures for the Lehi area. With our local news talking about the state of the Lehi real estate market, and mounting foreclosures, people are wondering how to get a list of foreclosure opportunities that real estate investors can review for opportunities.

Your local Lehi Real Estate Broker, including myself, can provide you with a list of foreclosure opportunities. Even better, a Real Estate Broker can help you review the list to determine which will be the best opportunities. There is tremendous value in having a Real Estate Broker review your real estate opportunities with you to help you better understand the features and benefits of the real estate property.

Foreclosures in the Lehi real estate market represent an interesting opportunity where there can be a win win for both the seller and the buyer. Foreclosures often represent a ‘deal’ because of the emergency state the property is in with the financier. Banks and mortgage companies in the Lehi area don’t want to foreclose on a property, and consider it a last resort. If there is a way to find a buyer who can take responsibility for the foreclosure property, the bank is usually willing to deal.

We have experienced a considerable turn in the Lehi real estate market that mirrors the national situation. With this in mind, many consultants are recommending that now is the time to buy. Foreclosures are a problem, however market balance makes it quite an opportunity for those who are capable.

Give me a call if you are interested in reviewing a list of foreclosures in the Lehi area.

-Aaron McIntire, Realty Advantage, Lehi, Utah