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!

JUST LISTED. The Ink Is Still Wet! Welcome to 2660 Cobre Drive in East Helena, Mt A charming 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch style home that was constructed in 1978 this precious home has been owned by one owner for 22 years approximately. Lots of love and affection have gone into this cozy rancher with convent one level living. Many upgrades have been completed in the last few years such as new vinyl siding, new vinyl windows, a pellet stove, beautiful hickory cabinets in the kitchen area, underground sprinklers in the back yard only, a window air conditioning unit, and a fenced in place for your puppy equipped with dog house, even the roof has been replaced. The back yard is totally fenced with secured chain link fencing. The landscaping is mature and beautiful. There is also a two car detached garage with automatic garage door opener. Located in a friendly East Helena Neighborhood in the popular La Casa Grande Estates this is an excellent home for the beginning 1st time homebuyer’s or the senior who does wants great access with only a couple of steps. Affordably price and ready for new ownership don’t miss this cute home. Call The Swinney Sells Team at 1-406-442-3616 and start packing. Your real estate needs are Customized not Franchised at the Swinney Sells Team located at 502 West Custer Ave, Helena, Mt. 59601

The Silver City Bar is now for sale; complete with approximately 5000 square feet of working space including 2 bars (only one is presently in use), approximately 4.66 acres, 2 efficiency apartments, a mobile rental pad, all tables, chairs, cooking appliances, liquor machines, coolers, glassware, barware, cutlery, plates, fixtures, music system including a 16 channel sound board & speakers, liquor & gaming licenses. Your imagination is the most limiting factor! There is potential throughout this property & multiple potential sources of income here. The present owners are operating this as a bar & a restaurant, serving primarily bar food only. But, a new owner may want to expand the menu into more of a supper club. During the winter months, The Silver City Bar is at the junction just before the Great Divide Ski Resort, so snow sports enthusiasts will be a great target market. During the summer months you will have many recreational enthusiasts on their way to Lincoln, Montana & the Seeley & Swan Lakes areas driving by. The present owners also own a house on 18 acres that adjoins this property, which is for sale with the Bar for a total price of $750,000. This option really opens the doors for more potential! For a detailed packet of information on this property contact Ryan Swinney at 406-431-8130 or the Swinney Sells Team at 866-442-3616.

2007 Year To Date Helena MLS Active Listings

Bedrooms	Current Active	Avg List Price	Avg Days on Market of Active Listings
All	624	$292,562	83
0 to 1	4	$203,908	98
2 to 3	393	$248,294	85
4 to 5	217	$364,187	80
6+	10	$513,470	53

2007 Year To Date Helena MLS Market Update

Bedrooms	Total Listed	# Sold	% Sold	Avg List Price Sold	Avg Sale Price Sold	Sale Price / List Price Ratio	Avg Days on Market Sold	Avg List Price Unsold	% Expired
All	786	285	36.26%	$219,747	$216,068	0.9833	60	$342,495	9.52
0 to 1	8	2	25%	$89,950	$88,000	0.9783	12	$223,763	50.0
2 to 3	502	192	38.25%	$201,915	$198,745	0.9843	61	$306,121	7.55
4 to 5	263	89	33.84%	$254,332	$249,566	0.9813	60	$415,031	11.74
6+	13	2	15.38%	$522,450	$516,500	0.9886	7	$612,333	15.38

2006 (1/1/06 to 5/29/06) Helena MLS Market 

Bedrooms	Total Listed	# Sold	% Sold	Avg List Price Sold	Avg Sale Price Sold	Sale Price / List Price Ratio	Avg Days on Market Sold	Avg List Price Unsold	% Expired
All	573	440	76.79%	$206,882	$204,180	0.9869	54	$267,151	3.84
0 to 1	11	12	109.9%	$107,683	$105,579	0.9805	20	$0	0.0
2 to 3	369	284	76.96%	$191,113	$188,575	0.9867	54	$227,942	3.52
4 to 5	193	144	74.1%	$246,248	$243,173	0.9875	57	$338,440	4.66
6+	0	0	0%	$0	$0	0%	0	$0	0

As of May As of May 29, 2007 the evidence of a changing real estate market is more evident than ever.  We have been seeing more homes being listed than those selling creating more competition for those homes currently listed.  Our average sales price is recovering from being around $210,000 at the end of March, so that is encouraging.  However, the number of homes sold is down approximately 35% based on last years numbers, likewise the number of listings has increased approximately 35%.  One major statistic to watch within the next few months is the % expired, if the trend continues as it has so far this year, then we should see more homes expiring than we have in he last 3 years.   This means the market has rejected those homes & they have not sold probably due to price, condition or lack of marketing!  Don’t be too alarmed, however, the months of June through September have historically been our hottest months for real estate.  So, if selling your home is in your future then call The Swinney Sells Team today, because everything has the same potential to sell, however, it must be priced right from the start and have more marketing than ever to get the job done. 

Wow, this is a rare find in today’s real estate market around Helena, Montana. When everything is being divided and subdivided beyond belief. You can become the proud owner by purchasing this stunning custom built contemporary ranch home on approximately 75 to 78 acres complete with a conservation easement that will protect you from the maddening crowd of subdivisions! This is a private escape with unlimited fresh air, stunning mountain views and a life changing atmosphere all out your back door.

A tranquil base that you can observe the wonders of nature as it unfolds before your eyes on a daily basis. There will never be a morning sunrise the same, all will be different and you will have the opportunity to enjoy and share these moments with family and friends. The panoramic views overlooking all of Helena including Mount Helena, the Sleeping Giant, and the ever-popular Elk Horn Mountain range are all yours for the taking.

One negotiable item is the bordering 640-acre State Land Lease with a private well, completely fenced for livestock with a 53 animal unit base. You can graze your own horses or cattle. This property also adjoins Helena National Forrest. This is an ideal property for the buyer who cherishes hiking, horseback riding, hunting, or just privacy!

The beautiful custom-built home boasts approximately 5,000 square feet that includes a 3-car tuck under garage. Built in just 1996 by Dick Anderson Construction, quality was always paramount. With 5 oversized bedrooms and 3 baths you can easily have room for an expanding family or overnight guests.

The Great Room boasts a beautiful tongue and groove wood ceiling, sparkling maple flooring, large almost floor to ceiling east facing windows, a cozy gas fireplace with access to an expansive wrap-around deck.

The country kitchen is large enough for the culinary in your life, open and spacious with an abundance of cabinetry, a formal dining room, plus a small cozy very private second family room complete with wet bar and access to a covered patio which includes an outdoor kitchen with a gas built-in range and a hot tub.

The master bedroom is king sized and will accommodate almost any size furniture you might have. A large walk-in closet, private bath with jetted tub and a private shower are all included. In addition there is also private access to the deck. The partial daylight walkout basement boasts a large recreation room, a third bath, 2 more nice sized bedrooms plus a private office. Access to the secured 3-car tuck under garage is available through this second level. Best of all, this wonderful property with all of its protected land is just a mere 10 to 15 minutes from almost anywhere around beautiful Helena, Montana. You can literally work from home in your private office, leave your home and catch the next flight to the board meeting in L.A. if necessary, all within a few short minutes. Call Bruce or Ryan Swinney 406-442-3616 and schedule your private showing, then start packing!

This beautiful two-story home offers you the luxury of a complete quality living environment both inside and out. This absolutely stunning custom built home was strategically constructed on a 20-acre park-like setting in the popular Lakeview Ranch Subdivision. You can escape to your own private sanctuary when it’s time to relax from your hectic daily lifestyle.  Located just off York Road you are approximately 20 minutes to Helena, Montana.

This gorgeous one owner home was built in just 2004 on an almost secluded 20 acre parcel with numerous pines and gentle rolling hills. The views are captivating offering a good balance of privacy and sunshine. The yard is meticulously planned and groomed, complete with an underground sprinkler system. The large level backyard has two tiers, and is a great place for outdoor barbecues or a friendly game of croquet on one of those upcoming Sunday afternoons.

The stone clad arched entry invites guest through the front doors into a large foyer that radiates with sparkling oak flooring.

The foyer is extra large and is enhanced by a beautiful custom built oak stairway that leads to the 2nd level.

The main floor boasts a one of a kind custom-built kitchen. Cheerfully enhanced with lots of Hickory cabinetry, a large serving island and a wonderful walk in panty. The cozy family room and formal dining room are all easily accessed from the kitchen area.

The main floor offers lots of large windows that capture views of surrounding mountains and precious sunlight that radiates thru out the home. There is also 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and laundry room all located on the main floor. The Stairs lead to the 2nd level where there is an additional 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Two of the bedrooms are large and boast their own private bath areas with plenty of additional closet and storage space.

The master suite is stunning in every aspect and will accommodate the king sized furniture you have always dreamed of owning.

There are two walk-in closets and a private bath area to spoil yourself at the end of a hard day. The large tub is jetted is a real bonus. A large two-car garage is attached to the home and has a protected and secured entry to the inside. This wonderful home has all the latest amenities including an approximate 32 x 54 metal out building that is well lighted and heated. With access to BLM land this is just the right home for the active buyers who might want to have horses. Shown by appointment only. Call Kat and Daryl Schroeder, agents Bruce Swinney and Associates (406)442-3616