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Things to Think About
Regarding the Sedona Market

#175 - Blazing M Ranch

If you are looking for a rip-roaring good time you must know about Blazing M Ranch in Cottonwood, a very short drive from Sedona. The ranch has so many fun things to do and is an excellent choice for hosting large parties and events. Upon arrival you will feel hearkened back to the days of the Wild West…as you are met with Frontier Town Shops. These shops appear to be old-time shops but are actually stocked with the latest goods and fashions. The Blazing M is renowned for their mouth-watering cowboy style menu, featuring barbecue chicken, ribs, and a full plate of sides. Guests are served cowboy style once the dinner bell is rung. Then the fun just continues with award-winning music performances, cowboy humor and poetry. The saloon is an ever-popular watering hole as well.

Families make memories at the Blazing M Ranch, with the array of adventurous activities such as...

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#176 – Verde Valley High School

Sedona is known to be a city that believes in providing a good atmosphere for families to raise their children. Some families don’t always want to send their kids to public school, especially if they are wanting to continue on in the education to gain a difficult degree that will be even more beneficial in their future. Well, even though Sedona has a very good local high school, that is not always what people want. Sedona also offers another type of school- a local boarding school that is internationally recognized for it’s excellence!

Verde Valley High School (VVS) is a boarding school that serves the Sedona area for a high school education. VVS reaches students from all over the world. Their international/ foreign exchange program allows students from other countries to gain an education in America. This school also offers programs that allow students to be able to travel to other countries to do some of their studies...

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Buyers

Limit Outside Noise -
Consult with an Expert

We understand the importance of seeing all your options before making a big life decision such as purchasing a Sedona Home. However, the problem with this approach is that often Home Buyers get confused and overwhelmed when too many possibilities present themselves.

It seems that everyone has some experience with Real Estate. When you announce that you will be purchasing a Sedona Home, all your friends and relatives come out with ideas and opinions for you. Our tip for all you buyers out there – Don’t get too many opinions. Consult with your immediate family and your Realtor to determine which features in a Sedona Property are on the needs list and which are on the wants list. Knowing these ahead of time helps narrow your search window when previewing property.

Looking at everything in your price range is one approach that often leads to overwhelmed buyers and confusion of what features belong to what property. Narrowing your search to properties that meet your needs and wants list helps to locate the perfect Sedona Property for your family without driving you crazy. Trust us, if you don’t see everything on the market – it’s ok! This is one reason why we recommend working with a Realtor that has abundant market knowledge.

When hearing your needs & wants list, an experienced Realtor can eliminate properties that have no value to you and only present properties that may be of interest. We believe that our team is the best resource for you as a buyer of Sedona Real Estate, but don’t take our word for it, take a look at the 5 star review user77199137 gave us on Zillow.com.

"We met Rob and Pam when I took my husband to the Sedona area for the first time. He was very apprehensive about seriously looking at prospective properties without having more knowledge about the area, but meeting and working with Rob that first day put his fears to rest. Rob and Pam have such good background knowledge of the area and were quick to help with answers to all of our questions and concerns. Rob never pressured or tried to ‘sell’ us on any property – if asked he gave solid, logical advice but patiently allowed us to look, investigate, and come up with our own conclusions about the worth of the homes we saw. This approach gave us confidence in him and helped us reach decisions that were beneficial to us in our search process much faster. We are thrilled with the property we ultimately purchased and have recommended Rob and Pam to friends interested in relocating to the Sedona area."

Remember, just as you wouldn’t let your friend give you a root canal or your brother tell you which antibiotic to take for strep throat, we suggest that you consult with an experienced & licensed Sedona Realtor about the potentially largest investment of your life.

If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing a Sedona Property please feel free to contact us. Our market knowledge and general area understanding can be a great asset to you in your search for a new place to call home. Please, use us as a resource.

For more home buying tips, click for our Sedona Home Buying Guide.

Sellers

Prepare for the Open House

One way to improve the speed of selling your Sedona Property is to maximize its exposure to buyers. We feel a great way to do that is to leverage the group of local realtors on a Broker's Tour. Currently our Sedona Verde Valley board of Realtors has approximately 600 or so members. We feel getting them into the home early is key to maximizing your exposure.

Our local board has a great system in place to facilitate the agents’ viewing of new properties for sale with our weekly home tours. Here in Sedona we have our areas divided into four different tours, one area each Thursday morning.

Each Thursday one of the areas is open for new listings to be on display for other local Real Estate Agents. We always suggest that we put your property on as soon as possible as long as it is “Show Ready.” Remember you typically only get one chance to make a first impression.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for a Sedona Realtor Tour:

De-personalize

We know that selling your Sedona Home can be an emotional task. There are so many memories associated with your home & packing up your belongings can trigger suppressed emotions (positive & negative). With all this said, we have experienced that Sedona Homes’ can sell faster if you limit personal belongings on display. Our goal as Selling Agents is to get the potential buyer(s) to imagine themselves in the home...If they continually see photos of your family, children’s artwork, your personal décor style, etc. a buyer’s ability to imagine their future in the property can be limited. Please pack up all personal items that aren’t needed on a daily basis and store them out of sight.

De-clutter

Now that your personal items are scares, focus on accentuating your square footage. De-clutter your rooms and closets/storage areas. This can make a huge difference for potential buyers when they are viewing your Sedona Home. Some buyers struggle to visualize what an area can look like for them if they were to make a purchase. If possible, pack up all collectables, knick-knacks, extra furniture, etc. Eliminating these factors can make the space feel larger than it is and help buyers plan their furniture layout(s).

Clean, Clean, Clean

We know we have said it before, but we’ll say it again, “clean every part of your home prior to the Realtor Tour”. This means getting the carpets cleaned, re-sealing your tile grout or hard wood floors, cleaning out the duct work, wiping down the walls & floor boards, pruning the landscaping in the front & back yard, etc. Having an exceptionally clean home can do wonders for making a good impression on Realtors & potential buyers. We want everyone that sees your home to have a positive reaction to the hard work you have put into to making your property a home.

Please keep in mind that we are not trying to overwhelm you but our advice is proven to help sell your Sedona Home. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Rob at 928-821-3508.

For more Selling Tips, or ideas to Stage Your Home, visit the Sedona Property Selling Tips on our website.

Nepenthe Video Tour

Located in the center of West Sedona, Nepenthe is a quite community full of townhomes that are perfect for lock 'n leave residences. Nepenthe has a community pool, which is quite the treat during Sedona's summer heat. Watch the driving tour above for a taste of what living in Nepenthe is all about.

For more information about Nepepthe Property for sale or Subdivision Details please don’t hesitate to Contact Us at 928.821.3508 or 928.282.4166 ext 253.

Nepenthe Property Listings

Featured Properties

45 Cimarron Ridge

Located in one of the most intimate settings, featuring Spectacular red rock views and privacy. Architecturally/Engineered by Bill Slatton a Frank Lloyd Wright trainee. Three bedrooms suites with private bath. Great room invites stunning red rock views with high ceilings and kiva fireplace. Vega pole accents with custom built ins. Two covered decks off great room and breakfast area...

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For more features & information on this Sedona Home in the Red Rock Loop area please Email Rob & Pam - or give us a call 928.821.3508.

200 N Payne

Prime Income Property centrally located in desirable West Sedona. Solid 5% cap rate after normal expenses. 10 Unit Park. One duplex built in 1969 and 8 single wides built in 1993 each 756 sq. ft. Buyer to participate in 1031 tax exchange at no cost to Buyer. Sellers are licensed realtors in State of CA...

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Call Rob for more details about this investment opportunity - 928.821.3508 or Email Us.

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