Prime North Ames location located in Fellows School District and close to Ames High School.  This home has approximate 938 square feet on the main level.  Main level has a living room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath and two bedrooms.  Lower level has a 3/4 bathroom, laundry and a utility room.  This home features hardwood floors, carefree siding, fenced in yard and a detached garage.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty.

Great three bedroom North Ames ranch.  Home features a huge 2+ car tandem garage, fenced in yard and hard wood floors.  Main floor has a living room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, and three bedrooms.  Lower level has a rec room, laundry and a utility room.  All appliances are included:  dishwasher, microwave, range, refrigerator, washer and dryer.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty.

Custom Buck built Parkview Heights Ranch with approximately 2,558 square feet of living area.  Take a look at this immaculate home with lots of upgrades.  Home features 1st floor laundry, beautiful sun room, new heating and cooling system in 2012 and a gas fireplace.  Main level consist of a great room, formal dining, informal dining, kitchen, two 3/4 baths, master bedroom, two bedrooms, sunroom and laundry.  Lower level includes family room, 3/4 bath, 4th bedroom and utility room.  

Beautiful country subdivision setting that sits on approximately 1 1/4 acre lot.  The 2,273 square foot home features passive solar sun room, oversized deck, custom brick driveway and a 3+ car attached garage.  Main level consist of a living room, family room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, sunroom and laundry.  Basement has a den/office, full bath, master bedroom, master bathroom, two additional bedrooms, sunroom, laundry and a utility room.  Home is in the Gilbert School district.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

Great three bedroom home in West Ames.  This home features a large fenced in yard, new vinyl in entry and kitchen and a large master suite.  Main level has living room, formal dining, informal dining, kitchen and 1/2 bath.  Upper level has all three bedrooms and two full baths.  Lower level has family room, den/office, laundry and a utility room.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

One of a kind spectacular home with over 4,000 square feet of living area.  Step into this home and enjoy the open design that features a custom kitchen with hickory cabinets.  Five bedrooms, four baths and bamboo floors are just a few highlights of this great home.  The main level features a living room, formal dining, family room, informal dining, kitchen, full bath, 3/4 bath and two bedrooms.  The upper level has the master bedroom, full bath and laundry.  Lower level has two more bedrooms, 3/4 bath, laundry and utility room.  The outside of the home is a must see.  Multiple outside living areas and awesome landscaping.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

Great two story home in located in Northridge Neighborhood.  Approximately 3,758 square feet of living area with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths.  This home has lots of great features including; 3 fireplaces, 4 seasons room, walk-out lower level and a spacious master bedroom suite.  Main level features a living room, formal dining, family room, informal dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath and 4 seasons room.  Upper level has master bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms, two full baths and laundry.  Walk out lower level has a family room, full bath, bedroom and utility room.  Owner is in process of installing a new roof.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty.  

Cozy two bedroom bungalow in a very convenient location.  This home features an updated kitchen, detached double garage that you can access through the alley.  Main floor has a living room, kitchen, office, full bath and two bedrooms.  Lower level has the laundry and utility room.  Central air and carpet was installed new in 2008.

Great open design in this three bedroom ranch in Gilbert School district.  Approximately 1,326 square feet of living space.  Main level includes the great room, informal dining, kitchen, two full baths, master bedroom, two additional bedrooms and laundry.  All appliances are included:  disposal, microwave, range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer.  Seller is providing a one year home warranty!

Great West Ames home that sits on a very nice lot.  Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor laundry and is a walk out!  Home is approximately 2,753 square feel in the desirable Hillside Neighborhood.  Main level has a great room, informal dining, kitchen, two full baths, master bedroom, another bedroom and laundry.  Lower level has a family room, full bath, two more bedrooms and a utility room.

Showings start on 3/24/2012

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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