Leelanau County Real Estate Sales 2007-2011

Who sells the most real estate in Leelanau County?

Planning on buying or selling Leelanau County real estate in 2012? Experience Counts! Oltersdorf Realty, LLC has sold over $54.7 Million in Sales Volume and 163 Units (homes, vacant parcels, commercial buildings) in Leelanau County from 2007-2011! That’s 35% more volume and 37% more units than the next closest agent!

Our client’s listings are advertised through over 50 syndication partners, displaying listings on over 300 websites. In the spring of 2011 we completely rebuilt and modernized our website www.oltersdorf.com which has resulted in an increase of 55% in total visits, 413% in page views, and 182% in average time on the site compared to 2010!

We are very pleased with the overall effectiveness of our marketing strategy which has resulted in another productive sales year here at Oltersdorf Realty, LLC. 2011 year end totals resulted in a 10.4% increase in sales volume and a 21.4% increase in total units sold over 2010! We are looking forward to a fantastic 2012!

Vicky & Jonathan Oltersdorf
Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
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Phone: (231)271-7777
Email: RealEstate@Oltersdorf.com

2010-11 Real Estate Trends - Cost of Remodeling

2010-11 Real Estate Trends

Below you will find the home remodeling projects that bring the greatest cost recovered at resale based on a recent national study. Are you planning on a small remodel of your house in 2011 in the Traverse City, Grand Traverse, or Leelanau County area? Are you a home owner who is thinking about selling in a couple of years? A recent study indicates that the projects that will net you the greatest return on your costs are all about first impressions! Below you will find the national averages on each project.

PROJECT 1: Entry Door Replacement (Steel)
Cost $1,218
Resale value $1,243
Cost recouped 102.1%
National averages

PROJECT 2: Garage Door Replacement
Cost $1,291
Resale value $1,083
Cost recouped 83.9%
National averages

PROJECT 3: Siding Replacement
(Fiber Cement)
Cost $13,382
Resale value $10,707
Cost recouped 80.0%
National averages

PROJECT 4: Kitchen Remodel (Minor)
Cost $21,695
Resale value $15,790
Cost recouped 72.8%
National averages

PROJECT 5: Deck Addition (Wood)
Cost $10,973
Resale value $7,986
Cost recouped 72.8%
National averages

For the full article and additional information please visit the following link:
http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/2011/1101_costvsvalue

Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
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Email: RealEstate@Oltersdorf.com
(231)271-7777

Who sells the most real estate in Leelanau County?

Are you planning on buying or selling Leelanau County real estate in 2011?

Experience counts!

Nobody has sold more real estate in Leelanau County within the last 5 years! Oltersdorf Realty, LLC has sold over 51 million dollars of real estate volume in Leelanau County (representing buyers and sellers) and over 155 sales sides (homes, vacant, and commercial) within that time span! That’s over 32% more volume and 30% more than the next closest agent! Our detailed marketing strategy provides as much, if not more exposure than those “big name” real estate firms. Our listings are not only found on every major real estate website nationwide but we provide a much more in depth marketing packet for prospective purchasers than any other agent. Take a look at a sample marketing packet HERE! Call today to schedule an appointment! Now is the time to prepare your house to sell in 2011!

Sincerely,

Vicky & Jonathan Oltersdorf
Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
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(231)271-7777
Email: RealEstate@Oltersdorf.com

For Sale By Owner?

Are you thinking about trying to sell your house by owner in Traverse City – Leelanau County – or the Grand Traverse Area? Financial guru Dave Ramsey explains why he doesn’t recommend selling your home buy owner. Check out his podcast here:

http://www.daveramsey.com/index.cfm?event=askdave/&intContentItemId=118273

If you are considering selling your home by owner, what do you have to lose by contacting Oltersdorf Realty LLC? We would be more than happy to sit down with you for a no obligation presentation on what our marketing campaign can do for you. Study after study has proven that a high volume full time professional can sell your property faster and for more money than you can FSBO (for sale by owner). Oltersdorf Realty, LLC continues to be ranked in the top 1% of all Traverse City Area Association of Realtors year after year. No one has a more detailed and complete marketing strategy aimed at reaching the highest number of potential home buyers. Experience counts!

If you are determined to only sell your home or property yourself, please contact us to let us know that you have put your real estate on the market! We are constantly in contact with potential buyers and our goal is always to find our clients the right home, including houses and property for sale by owner!

Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
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E-mail: realestate@oltersdorf.com
Phone: 231-271-7777

Adding Curb Appeal - 8 Tips for Sellers


For Sale - 7592 E Melissa Dr, Traverse City

www.houselogic.com has posted a nice article on 8 ways to increase curb appeal and value for homeowners. All home owners in the Leelanau County & Traverse City area can pick up a few tips from the article. First impressions are very important in the Traverse City region with so many homes still on the market!

1. Paint the house
2. Have the house washed
3. Trim the shrubs and green up the yard
4. Add a splash of color
5. Add a fancy mailbox and house numbers
6. Repair or clean the roof
7. Put up a fence
8. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning

The full article can be found by clicking here: http://www.houselogic.com/articles/8-tips-adding-curb-appeal-and-value-your-home/

Please visit our website at www.oltersdorf.com