Part 2 Tips on Moving from the Swinney Sells Team Helena, Mt.

So you have sold your home and you are on the move to beautiful and spectacular Helena, Montana and you are preparing to load up your car for the long drive, here is an additional checklist that might be of help.

___ Have your car serviced, check fuel, oil, have the tires rotated.

___ A list of your children’s immunization record and previous school documentation.

___  Get copies of your bank statements, savings account numbers, stock and bonds act.

___ Safe Deposit contents and key, What are you going to do with your previous safe deposit box, Cancel or keep?

___ Return any borrowed items.

___ Cancel memberships in organizations,

___ Transfer Church related items

___ Make reservations at a motel in advance just in case you are not spending your first few nights at your new home.

___ Don’t forget to pack overnight clothes, tooth brushes, razor medications,  flashlight, children’s favorite blankets, pillows, etc.

___ Cancel your newspaper and milk deliveries

___Make certain to leave all keys to your previous home including garage door openers

___What about your pets, how are they going to travel?  Do you have a list of their up to date vaccinations from your veterinarian?

___Ask for referrals from your previous Realtor, attorney, doctors, bankers, veterinarian, any one of the essentials.

___Be sure to leave your existing home in a “Broom Clean Fashion” for the new buyers, including cleaning out the refrigerator,

dishwasher, empty all trash and debris.  Replace light bulbs if necessary. You want to keep the new buyers happy and proud.

One idea is a hand written note thanking them for purchasing your home, leave some candy, a bottle of wine, soft drinks, etc.

Moving is hetic at best.  Try to get a good nights sleep before leaving,  Make certain the children, pets are all secured before departing.  Don’t pull a Vacation  and back out of your garage with all of your luggage on top of the family truckster without checking that it will clear the garage door!  Buckle up and drive safely!  Call us if you need anything 406 442-3616. The Swinney sells Team!

Remember we offer a Free Moving Truck for local moves..call for details and reservations

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE OUR FREE – LOCAL MOVING TRUCK!

PS.  Just a note to let you know that we have a NEW Cell Phone Ban including texting while driving in the city limits of Helena, Mt.

Moving can be a complicated and chaotic time, The Swinney Sells Team has created a moving checklist to assist you in this process.  Moving locally is different as compared to moving out – of – state.  So, not all of these will be pertinent to everybody but can easily be printed out and used as a reference.  Ryan and Bruce Swinney Helena, Mt. Real Estate Brokers offer a few lasts minute moving suggestions.

In your car keep these items with you prior to closing on your new home, you may need them at closing.

___All phone numbers of anyone related to your home sale and new home purchase, including lenders, and your favorite real estate company.

(Example:  The Swinney Sells Team  406-442-3616 or Ryan Swinney 406-431-8130 or  Bruce Swinney 406-431-1508)

___  Copy of Buy-Sell From Previous Home and estimated net sheet.

___  Copy of new home purchase Buy-Sell

___ Cancellation of previous insurance on previous home

___ Copy of new insurance binder for your lender and closing agent

___  Copy of checking and savings account numbers and records

___   Most recent pay stubs (just in case)

___  Copy of current driver’s license

___  Pick up any last minute laundry before you leaving town permanently

___  Return all borrowed items

___ Mail Change of Address forms: Example Banks, Credit Card Companies, Magazines, Post Office, and Personal Friends.

___ Cancel any monthly memberships, do you have any rebates or deposits coming?

___ Pay final utilities, including water, HOA Fees from previous home

___ Safe Deposit items, are you keeping the existing safe deposit box?

___Cell Phone, previous and current phone book if needed.

___ Ask your Physician, Dentist, Attorney, Realtor, for referral information in your new area

Part 2 will be posted soon, so come on back!

SWINNEY SELLS TEAM OFFERS FREE MOVING TRUCK

Not all Helena, MT Real Estate Offices are the same!  One of our unique features is that we offer the use of a FREE Moving Truck to our clients, and or other charitable organizations who are in need of helping others.  Items you will need to supply us with are a current Montana driver’s license, proof of insurance, pick up and return the truck in a timely manner as agreed upon, & refill the gas you use.  The Swinney Sells Team is helping Helena, Mt homeowners move one mile at a time.

Our moving truck has been used by hundreds of our clients, churches, for food drives, and countless other events!  Don’t hesitate to call us to check availability for our moving truck at 406.442.3616.  Or you can simply fill out the form by following the link below.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE SWINNEY SELLS TEAM MOVING TRUCK CLICK HERE!

We apologize the website does not keep track of the trucks schedule, so you must call us for availability.  Weekends do fill up quickly, especially in the summer months, so call as soon as you know when you are moving.  Also, if you are just thinking of moving,  selling, or buying, call us.  We’ve helped many Helena families out with Real Estate Services over the past 15 plus years and can help you as well.

Helena Montana Real Estate Team - The Swinney Sells Team

Golden Estates 3 has been a good area for The Swinney Sells Team this 2011 real estate season.   The Swinney Sells Team, www.swinneysells.com sold or participated in the sale of  three single family properties in this area alone.  After almost 30 years in the single family residential real estate market it is almost a phenomena.  If you are a homeowner thinking of selling, and you see one sold sign pop up in your neighborhood you can certainly believe that more homes will sell in your neighborhood in a short time frame.   For some strange reason other homeowners and buyers are thinking the same thing about buying and selling.  This was true for The Swinneysells team participating in three closed transactions for 2011.  Patients and perseverance pays off.  Congratulations to the sellers, buyers, and agents in the Helena, Montana real estate market.

Sold MLS # 277072

Sold MLS # 277100

Sold MLS #277126.

If you live in Golden Estates and are thinking of selling and would like a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) or would like to talk Real Estate Marketing call  Bruce or Ryan Swinney at 406 442-3616.  If you would like to request a CMA click here!

UNIQUE PROPERTY HERE…YOU CAN LITERALLY FLY IN OR FLY OUT

When you become the proud owners of this beautiful one level home complete with your own private landing strip.  With a runway approximately 2,000 ft. in length this is an ideal property for the buyer who loves to fly his or her own aircraft.  The run way is an irrigated grass landing strip.  You can taxi right in to a fully covered, self-contained hanger complete with heated garage and work shop space plus a half bath.

The home comes with a gorgeous 8.5 acres that are meticulously groomed and a 7.5 acre parcel that is leased through the rail road company for $100/year.  Built for the current owners originally in 1978, then remodel extensively.  The home is bright open and cheerful.  All the rooms are large and spacious.  The kitchen is a chef’s dream come true with beautiful Quartz counter tops plus the latest in cooking appliance amenities.  There is even a wonderful private patio located just off the kitchen with a built in grill and outdoor fireplace.

This home is really a Dream Come True and reflect a leisurely lifestyle.  All of your recreational vehicles, boats, motor homes, 4 Wheelers, truck, snowmobiles have protected garage spaces.  There are 3 shops on the property:  The first is an 80′ X 40′ with a 4 car garage in front and an airplane hanger in back.  There is a 3/4 bath in this building and radiant in floor heat with a wood stove too.  The second is a 30′ X 40′ 3 car un-insulated garage which is ideal for the mowers, etc.  The third is a 36′ X 60′ motor home storage garage with 14′ doors.  This property is ideal for someone with a lot of toys.

Call Ryan or Bruce Swinney to schedule a showing 406 442-3616.  Virtual tour of this wonderful home: www.swinneysells.com

Or click here to watch a virtual tour of this amazing property!

I am just curious, and want to re-create our online presence.  I am curious what you, the real estate buyers, want in a real estate website?  I often think that we build websites to suite ourselves, Realtors, and not you the consumers.  Let us know how we are doing so we can build a website that will suite you the buyers of real estate.  Keep in mind this is an ongoing event, so changes may take a little time to implement.  But we really do appreciate any feedback and thoughts.

Thanks,
The Swinney Sells Team

ROUND HOUSE AVAILABLE

Truly a rare find.  This home is for the buyer wanting a lot of amenities and potential for their hard earned dollars.  For example imagine owning a wonderful 20 acre parcel with views that has the potential for horses or possibly a commercial business opportunity from all the garages and barns that are included.  One possible idea is to rent out the pole barn with 7 stall spaces for boat or other vehicle storage, or bring in your fine horses.  In addition there is a large 3 car heated shop, that you can even park a motor home inside, plus there is another 3 car detached garage adjacent to the house. The preliminary title report shows no covenants.

The beautiful 2000 plus sq. ft. round house is truly unique.  The floor plan is extremely open and cheerful with all the south facing windows that capture views and precious south facing solar sunlight.  The massive stone fire place extends from the floor to the ceiling.  The large custom cut log beams all meet at a focal point.  The kitchen boast lots of beautiful oak cabinetry plus pantry space galore.  There is one large master suit and one bath plus there is plenty of room in the loft area for adjacent bedrooms if needed.  A large enclosed porch / mud room is a great place to leave your boots.

If you are looking for a home with property and room to develop your ideas then call The Swinney Sells Team at 406 442-3616 and start packing.  Take a look for yourself, you will be pleasantly surprised.  Motived to sell.

To watch the virtual tour on this property click here!

Originally $359,900…Just reduced now to $269,000  This is what I call a realistic motivated seller…”Get er’ Done!”  See MLS # 280172 or go to our web site www.swinneysells.com for virtual tour and details then pick up the phone and Call Bruce or Ryan Swinney 406-442-3616!

Check out the virtual tour on this great new listing.  1228 Stetson Rd Helena, MT is located in Helena’s Bridge Creek Estates.  The unique feature about this home is that it is constructed of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS), which is a sandwich of OSB and solid foam insulation.  The R-Factor in the walls and ceiling is approximately R-59 which is head and shoulders above the competition for a frame built home.  For more information regarding SIPS homes click here.

 For a virtual tour of this listing click here!

This home has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and has approximately 5376 square feet.  The home is heated with radiant in floor heat throughout the entire home and garage.  The master bedroom and laundry room are located on the main floor and 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are upstairs.  There is a partial basement that is unfinished, just in case you don’t have enough room already!  There are lots of windows to let in sunlight and help warm this energy efficient home.  I will post more information on this awesome home later!

The Great Northern Town Center is a mixed-use development located in the heart of Helena. Located just moments from the downtown metro area and is adjacent to the campus of Carroll College.

The Great Northern Town Center is composed of residences, offices, shops, boutiques, restaurants and services.  There is also a hotel complete with convention facilities.  A network of open common areas meander through the development insuring a pedestrian-friendly community where residents can socialize and come together.

This development combines the best of contemporary and traditional design  to create a unique living experience. Come and enjoy convenient parking, year-round festivals and events and the unforgettable Great Northern Carousel.

Use our FREE Property Search to find Helena, Montana real estate.

Helena Montana’s Housing Market may not be stellar these days but it is holding its own and is performing better than much of the nation. Although homes in this are may not be significantly increasing in value, they are also not falling dramatically either.

The stability is holding the Helena housing market together and poising it for a quicker recovery than other parts of the country.  The upper end of the market, the more higher priced homes are the most volatile  while homes under $300,000 have actually increased in price.  The average price of these homes have increased from $191,869.00 in 2007 to $193,028 in 2008.

Additionally there has been a slight decrease in the number of houses available for sale. This drop in inventory might just spark the Helena market even farther.

Let our agents find the perfect Helena real estate for you and your family.