What Can I Expect To Happen When I List My Home

Here are some of the things you can expect to happen when you list your house. The buyer will negotiate 2-5 times during the transaction. First will be on the price. Then they may want some of the personal property not included in the listing, such as the patio furniture. Then after the inspection if there are issues with the home inspection. Then if the appraisal come back & it's less than the purchase price, they will usually want to negotiate. Then after they do the walk through if they find something that needs to be fixed or repaired. Agents will make or cancel appointments at the last minute. Agents will make appointments then be late or never show up without calling you. Or they will call 3 minutes before or 20 minutes after the appointment to cancel. Agents will call to ask if they can show your house & you'll ask when? They'll say well we are in the area & are out front right now. Some agents might knock on your door or drive by & see you in the yard & ask if they can see your house(call your agent if this happens). There will be last minute calls for appointments. Some of the showings will last for 5 minutes, others will last for over an hour. You will get low ball offers, these usually come right after you've listed the house. The buyer's home inspector will find thing that need to be fixed. The appraisal may come in for less than the price the buyers offered for your house. Then the buyer might lose or even worse, quit their job during the mortgage process. These are some of the things that could happen, but remember it could also go like this. The first person that makes an appointment is on time, makes an offer for list price, 1 hour after looking at your house. Then you close in 30 days or less, with all things going off without a hitch.

Happening In The Valley This Weekend 8/15/14

With school getting ready to start everyone get ready for the slower speeds around our valley schools. Let keep our kids safe.Super Summer Theatre plans to present “Shrek the Musical” at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 14-16 in the outdoor venue at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Bring a blanket or chair or rent a chair at the show for general admission seating. Food is allowed. The park entrance and parking lot open at 5 p.m., and parking is free with a show ticket. The meadow opens at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $12.95 at tinyurl.com/o6xypqa. A limited number of tickets are available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org. The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is scheduled to host a wine tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16. The event is set to include appetizers, a silent auction, prize drawings, a disc jockey and a souvenir glass. The cost is $40. Call 702-263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com. The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a water-smart landscape design series from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays this month. Upcoming sessions are: A Living Art, Aug. 16; Making it Happen and Selecting Plants, Aug. 23; and Constructing and Planting, Aug. 30. Members pay $90 and nonmembers pay $120. For individual classes, members pay $30 and nonmembers pay $40. Visit springspreserve.org. Dive ‘n’ Movies are scheduled at 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 22 at Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. “The Lego Movie” is scheduled for Aug. 15. My favorite band ZZ Top is preforming this Saturday at the Hardrock Casino. At Tivoli Village, Salsa Under the Stars takes place on August 16th from 8pm-12am, with salsa lessons provided by Dana Delgado Dance from 8-9pm. So what ever you do this weekend make it great & as usual be safe.

This Weekends Happens 8-8-14

Hope your Summer has been a good one, here's some ideal on things to do this weekend. How about seeing Shrek The Musical at Super Summer Theater At Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. If your a thrill seeker how about the zip line at the Rio or the roller coasters at Circus Circus. Maybe a trip out to Red Rock Canyon to hike or right next door to that is Calico Springs which is also a great place to hike or Rock climb if your into that. As usual there are all of the great theaters through out the valley to take in a movie. I think the dinner cruise on the paddle boat on Lake Mead would be another great option. Maybe it time to take in one of the many shows. Looking for a weekend getaway how about a staycation at one of our locals casinos. Maybe a little trip to Valley Of Fire, which is what the photo is this week. Well what ever you do this weekend have a great time & be safe.

What To Do This Weekend 8-1-14

Welcome to the first weekend in August. That means that summer is almost over & cooler temperatures will be returning. Not a lot going on this weekend, must be the dog days of summer. There is the First Friday activities going on downtown on Friday. With the heat & possible rain that's predicted this weekend it may be a good time to take in a movie at one of the many theaters. My wife & I went to see "Tammy" last weekend we thought it was great but not for younger children. Are you into antiques, we have some great shops here in the valley. A couple of our favorites are Antiques At The Market across from Sunset Park on Eastern & Charleston Antique Mall that is now on Decatur near Alta. Maybe a trip to the Pinball Hall of Fame over by Tropicana & Spencer or one of the many museums we have in the valley. We have Lied Discovery Children's Museum, Las Vegas Natural History Museum or how about the Mob Museum. What about going to Boulder City to the Nevada State Railroad Museum & taking their train ride. Go take a ride on the High Roller but check on Groupon before you go to see if there are discounted tickets. Take the kids to the Adventure Dome at Circus Circus. Mount Charleston will be cooler for a picnic or some hiking. What ever you do enjoy, be safe & have a great weekend.

What's Happening In The Valley This Weekend

It's going to be a hot one this weekend with a chance of some rain so it may be a good weekend to take in a show or go to one of the many theaters we have in the valley. Momma Mia is back in town at the Flamingo, the first show we went to after moving here over 6 years ago. Other show the my wife & I have seen & enjoyed are Rock of Ages, Terry Fator, Donny & Marie and Blue Man Group to name a few. If your going to one of the shows don't forget to ask for your locals discount or stop by one of the discount ticket places to get a better deal. If the rain doesn't show up a trip to Mount Charleston would cool you off. Maybe it time to visit one of our 2 water parks we have in the valley.

Well what ever you do this weekend have fun, be safe and try to stay cool.

Happening In The Valley This Weekend 7/18/14

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July, sorry I missed last weekend events. This weekend a trip to Mt. Charleston would be a good thing where it is a little cooler. The farmers market is at Floyd Lamb Park / Tule Springs 10-2 Saturday & FRESH52 FARMER’S & ARTISAN MARKET at Tivoli Village 9-2. It will be a great weekend to enjoy one or maybe both of the water parks in the valley, Wet & Wild at 7055 S Fort Apache Rd or the new Cowabunga Bay at 900 Galleria Dr in Henderson. What about a trip to Lake Mead if your a beach person or would like to take one of the paddle boat tours at Lake Mead Cruises. Have you ever been to the Spring Preserve over by Meadows Mall another great place to visit this weekend. A drive through The Valley of Fire is also a good thing. Whatever you do be safe & have a great weekend.

THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND'S HAPPENINGS

Happy 4TH of July to everyone. Here are a few of the events going on. Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock resorts are both putting on the “We Love Locals’ July 4th Fireworks Blast,” featuring a nine-minute spectacle in the sky. 9 p.m., free, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort. Providence Fourth of July Fireworks Show, bring picnic baskets, chairs and coolers to this Fourth of July celebration in the Providence master-planned community. Food will be available for purchase from Smokin’ Sam’s and local food trucks Grouchy John's, Sausagefest and more. The event also features live music from The Parametrics and a beer garden. 6 p.m., Knickerbocker Park, 10695 Dorrell Lane. The city of Henderson will salute America with its annual Fourth of July Celebration. The all-ages event will feature multiple stages of live entertainment, including tunes by the Randy Anderson Band and the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, concessions and a fireworks show finale. Parking will be available at Foothill High School. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., free, Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Dr. Residents are invited to show their colors at The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade taking place Friday, July 4. Celebrating 20 years, the Patriotic Parade features more than 70 entries. The escort division steps-off at 8:30 a.m. with the parade’s main body commencing at 9 a.m. The parade travels along flag-lined streets from Hillpointe Road and Hills Center, then south on Hills Center Drive concluding on Trailwood Drive at the entrance of the Trails Village Shopping Center. Don't forget about First Friday Downtown. The Free movie Saturday at The District in Henderson is Monster's Inc.The Farmer Markets for Friday are Downtown 3rd & Country Fresh Farmers Market near The District. Everyone have a safe & great 4th of July weekend.