Michelle Burke

Be it ever so humble – it’s still a home! As you can see we require houses for selling & renting…

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:19:25 +0000

7 DEADLY HOUSE SELLING TIPS!

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:18:02 +0000

First, you need to find out the probable sale price of your home and access the state of the current home-sale market in your area. You also need to know what you can do to maximize the salability of your home. Then you should consider where you’ll live next and how much that will cost.

If you don’t already have one, find an experienced, qualified auctioner who specializes in your area. Friends whose opinion you trust are the best source of agent referrals. Meet with your agent at your home and ask for a comparative market analysis. This will give you information about what homes like yours have been selling for in the current market.
You’ll also want to know how long you can expect it to take to sell your home. How many homes like yours have sold recently? Are homes like yours in high demand? Or, is it located in a less desirable area that could mean a longer marketing time and, perhaps, a lower price than you were expecting?
Ask your agent to walk through your home with you and point out what should be done to make your home marketable. Homes that sell today are priced right for the market and are in move-in condition.
You want to make cost-effective improvements. If the kitchen and bathrooms are outdated, consider a cosmetic redo. Update paint, hardware, light fixtures and floor coverings, if necessary. Don’t do a complete remodel unless you plan to stay in your home for years; otherwise, you won’t recoup your investment.
Deciding where to move — and when — can be difficult. Some buyers can afford to buy a new home before selling, and prefer to make the move that way. Most repeat buyers can’t afford to buy first. Others who can won’t buy first due to market uncertainty and the stress of owning two homes at once.
The most prudent approach to making a move from one home to another is to sell first and rent if necessary until you find the right home to buy. By selling first, you will know exactly how much money you have to apply to a new home. Today’s housing market is volatile. A dip in the market could shave tens of thousands of dollars, or more, off your selling price.
The other benefit of renting before buying is that you’re under no pressure to buy the first listing you see. Interest rates are low and are expected to stay low through 2012. Prices are also low and aren’t expected to move up much for the next several years.

Finally, Good luck and try not to become too stressed – having a good auctioneer who will work hard on your behalf is half the battle!

Fighting Fit!

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:38:20 +0000

In a moment of weakness ( or was it of deluded grandeur!) I decided I
was well able to join the Irish Heart Foundation and their challenge of the
white collar boxing competition.

I took myself up to the gym where the 1st
evening of training was taking place. My first shock was the average age was
half of mine. How in the name of God am I going to get out of this with some
semblance of dignity intact? – however got through the hour and half of training
without too much difficulty and learnt I was a Southpaw (that’s left handed for
the uninitiated). Feeling very proud of myself and hope this was not the calm
before the storm!

The fundraising event aims to bring 30 brave
hearts together, training for 8 weeks, with 15 boxing bouts taking place during
a thrilling night in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway on Friday 16th March 2012.

We are aiming to raise €30,000
for the Irish Heart Foundation so that we can continue to save and enrich lives
in the region. This money will go towards continuing our ‘Stroke Act FAST’
campaign and our ‘Listen to Your Heart, Not Your Head’ campaign in the Galway
region.

If you’re on facebook be sure to Like the Big Heart Fight
Night!

page: www.facebook.com/bigheartfight

A New Year – A New Website

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:24:18 +0000

A new year, a fresh start & a new website!!! I’m so excited to be able to start the year on such a positive
note as you will read on later there has been lot of movement in the market and
a bit of fun in my life. I hope that you get some benefit and positive vibes
from this my first blog post!!! ( I know its Febuary but I’m just getting the hang of this!!)

Three a lucky number?

There is a bright side whether buying or selling in
todays market…

This, my friends, I can confirm is true
indeed. December in the world of Auctioneering is a quiet one and

mostly involves closing sales from the
preceeding months. This one was to be different. Made a major price
adjustment in a property in Lower Taylors
Hill and the calls and requests for viewing came flooding in – offers
followed shortly and the property was sale agreed and deposit paid on Monday
December 12th – contracts issued on 13th and
signed by purchasers on Friday
December 16th and folks, I kid
you not but the sale closed the following Thursday 22nd with the
delighted buyers moved in over the Christmas.

Another property sale agreed in (Averard East) Taylors Hill on
Tuesday December 20th and another followed(St
Claires) Taylors Hill on Friday January 6th – so three
houses within three weeks – all within less than a mile from each other. – so
things really do happen in the three and to be quite honest I just can’t wait
for the next three!Your thoughts are things – what you
think happens. So remember to think and expect the best. You deserve it (We all
do)

New Post

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:19:04 +0000

Testimonial 8

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:45:53 +0000

“I would recommend Michelle Burke without hesitation. Michelle always answered or returned calls without fail – if you want to sell your house….Michelle Burke should be your first port of call.”

Sophie Clarke, Knocknacarra, Galway, Ireland

Testimonial 7

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:42:20 +0000

“We were so impressed with her professionalism, dedicated approach, manner and positive vibe in these difficult times. Michelle is straight, honest and will get the job done.”

Declan & Rosemarie, Oranmore, Galway, Ireland

Testimonial 6

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:37:00 +0000

“Michelle provided moral support when I felt like giving up. Her realistic approach, professionalism, foresight and dogged determination is why I have already recommended her to other people.”

A.M. McDonnell, Corrandulla, Galway, Ireland

Testimonial 5

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:35:04 +0000

“Enthusiastic and positive about the sale of our home. Her knowledge of current market trends was spot on. We received an efficient service and a prompt sale. We highly recommend Michelle Burke.”

Ray and Elizabeth McSharry, Galway, Ireland

Testimonial 4

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:29:30 +0000

“We were overwhelmed by her responsiveness…. so easy to talk to and very straight up…recommend her highly as I know she has the skills to sell in the current environment.”

The Hanley Family, Knocknacarra, Galway, Ireland