Let’s get together and talk!

“Someone you care about will be selling their home soon. Please pass this along, I’d be glad to sit down and talk with them…”

Todd
Office: (814) 231 – 8200 ext. 355
Cell: (814) 880 – 4427
toddcostello@remax.net

Market Data

Five Years in a row, we are within 20 property sales year to date. Regardless of the “noise” in the world.

This data is based on information from the Centre County Association of REALTORS® MLS for the period indicated. Totals include all existing single family residential properties located in the following school districts: SCASD, BEASD, BASD, PVSD as of the first business day of each month.

1. Appraised Value vs Market Value

This is a mindset and concept that every home buyer, home seller and home owner needs to be aware of. Period.

Please watch the video above!

2. What Does “Market Value” Mean?( Let’s Review)

To me, the definition of Market Value is……

What a qualified buyer is willing to pay in a reasonable amount of time.

I could teach a 40 hour course on this topic and only scratch the surface.

That said, here are a few factors I consider when coaching clients on receiving offers(sellers) or making offers(buyers).

  • Does the offer result in the attainment of your goals?
  • Are you negotiating because you think you’re supposed to or because you are firm in your view of the “value”?
  • Does the result of the negotiations matter?(If not, what are we doing? and Why?)
  • Is a 1% or 2% difference in the final value a deal breaker?
  • Can you easily and probably replace the offer(sellers) or the property(buyers) you are negotiating on?
  • What is the cost of future time if the negotiation is not successful?
  • Does today’s final “value” affect your future in a significant way?

“Where’s Todd” Winner…

Larry Batterson was this months winner! Congratulations!

Todd was at the top of Mt Nittany near the Mike Lynch overlook.

Where’s Todd?

The third person to respond via email with the correct location of this photo wins a $10 Panera gift card.

Hint…it will always be somewhere in Centre County.

This Month’s Prize….

2 winners will each receive a $50 gift card to Sheetz.

*Odds of winning 1 in 500

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”

– Charles Dickens

Todd is honest, hard working, dependable, fiercely intelligent, and extremely knowledgeable of the residential real estate business.

Cate, STATE COLLEGE

I trust Todd’s professional expertise, experience and thorough knowledge of the State College real estate market when buying or selling. I wouldn’t use any other real estate agent.

Gregory, STATE COLLEGE

You’re so good at keeping in touch, Todd.
Thanks!

Betsy, STATE COLLEGE

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