One level living at its best.  This home was newly carpeted, newer laminate and vinyl siding.  Main floor has 1,134 sq. ft. that includes the great room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, three bedrooms, laundry and utility room.  This home is located in a quiet neighborhood with a two car garage.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty.

Custom built home by Lepper Construction located in Ringgenberg subdivision with easy access to ISU and Hwy 30.  Over 2,124 sq. ft. of finished living space with lots of special features throughout this home built with 2x6 construction.  Custom kitchen with island and large eating area, crown molding, wood fireplace, large master suite with walk-in closet and double sink master bath.  Quality finish throughout.  Large fenced back yard and oversized 2 car garage.

Spacious milti-level carefree lifestyle.  Three bedrooms, three baths with an attached garage.  Located in Prime West Ames!!!  Main level has a living room, infromal dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath and laundry.  Upper level has a full bath, 3/4 bath, master bedroom and an additional bedrooms.  Lower level has the 3rd bedroom and a utility room. 

Seller is providing a one year home warranty. 

Call our office today 515-232-5700 for your personal showing!

Approximately 1,248 square feet of living area in this Central located home.  This home features hardwood floors, care free siding and fenced in yard.  The main level consists of the living room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath and two bedrooms.  The lower level has a family room, utility room and storage.  All appliances are included:  dishwasher, dryer, washer, range and refrigerator.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

Come and take a look at this ranch home in a great North Ames neighborhood that is close to Fellows Elementary and Ames High School.  This home has approximately 2,158 square feet of finished living area and a fireplace.  The main floor consists of a living room, formal dining, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, 1/2 bath, master bedroom and two additional bedrooms.  Lower level has family room, rec room, 1/2 bath, bedroom, laundry room and utility room.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty.

One level carefree North Park Villa living at its best!  Approximately 1,458 square feet of living area.  Laundry on both first floor and lower level.  Home was recently updated with all new kitchen and lower level.  First floor features living room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, 3/4 bath, master bedroom, bedroom 2 and the laundry room.  Lower level has a den, rec room, 1/2 bath, bedroom, laundry and a utility room.  Come enjoy the screened in porch and double attached garage.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty.

Perfect Campus Location!!!  6 unit investment propety with parking behind.  Contact K'Lynn for your personal showing.

Completely remodeled 2 story home with approximately 1,287 square feet of living area.  All new feeling with character!  New vinyl siding, windows, furnace, central air, kitchen and bath!  Main level has a living room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, mudroom and laundry room.  Upper level has all three bedrooms.  Seller is providing a 1 year home warranty.  Call K'Lynn at 515-232-5700 for your personal showing.

Ranch home located in desirable Parkview Heights neighborhood with approximately 2,515 square feet of living area.  This home features main floor laundry, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and newer roof.  Move right in as the main level was professionally painted by Winkler in 2011.  Main floor consist of living room, formal dining, informal dining, family room, one full bath, two ¾ baths, three bedrooms and laundry.  Lower level has family room, bedroom and a utility room.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

Approximately 3,000 square feet of living area in this large ranch home.  Extensive oak woodwork throughout with beautiful oak and tile flooring.  Main level  has a great room, formal dining, family room, informal dining, kitchen, two full baths, another 1/2 bath and three bedrooms one that is the master bedroom suite with 2 walk in closets and a whirlpool bath.  Lower level consist of a rec room, den/office, utility and 3/4 bath.  This home has a 3 car attached garage.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

Knowing important factors that will influence your housing decision helps the agent to narrow the selection of homes on the market.  They can show you specific parts of town or just certain types of home.  Communication is key-find an agent that is easy to talk to and is a great listener. 

Here at the Tom Randall Real Estate Team we have great buyer specialist that will focus solely on your needs and wants. 

Click on the link below to read about our buyer specialists: K'Lynn Lynn and Haley Pick.

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You have undoubtedly heard that old saying about the "hard way" and the "easy way" to do something. The hard way to get the "SOLD" sign up is to try and sell it yourself. The easy way is to use the services or our Team that has proven ways to get your home sold for the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time.

Remember, our team doesn't get paid until your home is "SOLD". And the amount we earn in commission is dependent upon the amount of the sale. That's a lot of genuine motivation to do the job right. Save yourself headaches and frustration and call the Tom Randall Real Estate Team today!!!

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I ran across this article in Yahoo Finance today(written by CNNMoney.com).  What a great article to sum up the market not only in Ames but across the nation.  Good news is they agree the market will turn around.  Bad news is they do not know when. 

They have a great quote in this article that I use everyday when I am working with someone to sell thier home.  "Wherever you are, pricing your home right is key." 

Through my 30 years of selling real estate that has never been so true. 

Please click here to see the whole article!

--the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the whole house for many prospective buyers. Smart sellers will take a close look at how they can make their kitchen a real asset when it is time to sell.

Your kitchen doesn't need to be state-of-the-art to be attractive. The first step toward enhancing your kitchen's appeal is a thorough cleaning. This includes the walls, cabinets (inside and out), floors, and appliances. Keep the counter tops as clear as possible of small appliances and gadgets. Consider low-cost improvements which can make a big difference, such as a coat of paint, fresh wallpaper, or new floor covering. Be sure to keep the kitchen sparkling when the house is being shown. This means no dirty dishes in the sink or moldy cucumbers in the refrigerator. This extra effort will pay great dividends!

For more great tips call the Tom Randall Real Estate Team today!

Here at the Tom Randall Real Estate Team we have great agents that can focus on you and your specific needs and find you a home of your dreams.  Call today! 515-232-5700.

Reminders and hints to keeping your home attractive to grab a potential buyer’s attention to your home and set it apart from all the rest!

KEEP LAWN & YARD LOOKING SHARP

• Mow regularly
• Weed
• Put away unused hoses, yard equipment, children’s toys, bikes, etc.
• Rake leaves, pine needles, etc.
• Keep trees and bushes trimmed
• Colored plants & shrubs are a plus!
• Keep sidewalks and outside entryway swept
• Try to find a place for boats/campers/extra vehicles not being used
• If you have a backyard patio with furniture, you could put a nice plant on the table & stage it with a table cover or placemats, magazines, coffee cup, etc.

FOR THE SNOWY SEASON

• Keep entryway, sidewalks & driveway clear of snow and ice.
• Again, you will want to keep the yard free of unused yard equipment and children’s toys, etc.
• To show what the backyard or patio offers in the spring and summer seasons, you may want to keep the patio and deck clear of snow and ice.  You could also have photos available of how it looks in the spring/summer.

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