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According to Realtor.com, the use of internet advertizing to successfully market a home is becoming increasing more crucial.  In 1997, 2% of buyers located the home they would purchase on the internet and 8% located their home through print ads.  As of 2007, the number of homes located on the internet rose to a significant amount to 29% and print fell to 3%. 

Recognizing this trend in the market, we utilize several websites and a virtual tour for each house listed.  Our goal is to expose a home to as many potential buyers as possible.  We realize that not everyone is an internet user and print advertising is still important to capture the attention of this smaller audience.  The Katie Karczewski team is dedicated to growing and changing with the trends of the Market.

Katie has been a long time supporter of East Grand Rapids Schools. On Friday, October 17, Katie will be speaking at halftime of the EGR football game about the March of Dimes organization.  This organization helps prevent premature babies and provides medical care to babies that are born too early.  The March of Dimes will be holding their Signature Chefs Auction on November 10, 2008, as a fundraiser.  Please come to the game this Friday to support not only the team, but babies that are born too soon in west Michigan and communities across the nation.

For more information about The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction or to Donate, please click on this link:

http://www.signaturechefsauctiongr.com/index.php

According to a September 2008 article by SmartMoney.Com, there are 5 simple ways to boost your homes value with little cost to you.

1. Paint: A fresh coat of paint helps to “erase” any wear and tear that has occurred in high traffic areas.  A neutral color may also help a new buyer picture themselves in that living space.
2. Basic Maintenance:  Look around for anything broken, leaking, missing or generally unfinished.  These things may seem small to you, but to a new buyer it is just one more thing to do! 
3. Energy-Efficiency Upgrades:  Rising energy costs and earth-friendly trends make the installation of energy efficient windows, heating systems or appliance enticing to buyers.  In certain cases, you may also be able to receive and tax credit for these upgrades.
4. Install New Fixtures:  Installing new light fixtures or drawer knobs is another inexpensive way to give your home a fresh, updated, polished look.
5. Landscaping: First impressions count!  Curb appeal is the first step to getting a buyer to come in your home.  Simply tidying up existing andscaping or adding some new may be the difference between getting the call for a showing, or a car that just drives by.        

To read the complete article, please follow this link:
http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/105690/Top-5-Inexpensive-Ways-to-Boost-Your-Home’s-Value