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OUR NEW office phone number effective June 20th is (785) 727-3259. (785) 865-1320 will become our home family
phone number only beginning July 1st. PLEASE CALL SCOTT or PAULA @ 785-727-3259 for real estate services.
Congratulations to the 2009 Lawrence Free State Girls Swim Team - State Champions!
Are you in the Free State High School District? Go to www.FreeStateFirebirds.org !
A unique & cutting-edge approach to local real estate services !
We are now in our 11th year of successful operation and growing!
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How is the real estate market overall?
- 286 homes have sold by Realtors/Brokers in the local MLS and total .. but over 525 properties total
have changed ownership! More and more sellers are calling Scott Hedges for FSBO Assistance!!
- hundreds of residential homes, townhomes and condo's have leased in Lawrence since January 1st!
- scores more of residential homes have sold by discount brokers and owners via FSBO methods!
- homes have spent an ave of 98+ days on the market before selling!
- discount off sales price has ranged between 10% & 60%
- in May 2009 112 properties sold, 13 new and 99 resale
- Ave Sales price = $199,000
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Advantages for current tenants leasing! $8,000 tax credit is now
available TO qualified first-time buyers IF you close by end of 2009;
(expect this program to continue into 2010 and perhaps get better!
If you lease from our Hedges Management division and want to buy a home, the benefits are many!
First, we don't charge a sub-lease fee to put out efforts to find new tenants & we do our best to match
up your closing date with the start date of the new tenants. Second, Scott Hedges (Veteran Buyers Broker)
will guarantee in writing to rebate back your closing costs if the Seller does not pay them!
Third, Scott Hedges will show you "for Sale by Owner property"(in addition to MLS Listings) saving you at least
2-3% cash in most cases because most MLS agents will not even consider showing you FSBO's! If you are looking
to BUY and you are Not a tenant of ours, I can also offer comprable services with the same great benefits + you will
be working with a smart, seasoned professional that knows Lawrence better than ANY real estate agent in town!
CALL US: (785) 727-3259 
We are your "One-stop investment property shop!"
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Call the Hedges Management Division to lease & manage your
investment properties in Lawrence-Baldwin & Eudora!
CALL 785-727-3259 beginning 6/20 as our main number
865-1320 is being ported over to a wireless home phone!
TIRED of the apartment scene?
Looking for a home, town home or condo to lease?
Considering leasing with an option to buy? Call Scott 727-3259 !
Selling by owner in 2009? Call Scott for expert FSBO advice on getting exposure!
Buying property in 2009? Call Scott for expert local buyer representation and advice! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Our Business location and information:
Call us: 8 am to 6 pm Mon-Saturday: (785) 865-1320 or globally via mobile # (785) 312-0400
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Michael Scott Hedges Realty, Inc.
Dba: Hedges Realty & Management
604 Prescott Drive, Suite 201
Lawrence, KS 66049
Ph: (785) 312-0400 Office Fax: (785) 856-1818
Our Property Management division: What we do for landlords:1. www.Rentometer.com - comparable rents in the area!
2. We set your price range + & determine demographics!
3. Provide updates on local laws affecting investment property!
4. Explain Access rights and the eviction process if needed!
5. Provide great references from other landlords!
6. We seek out families and individuals primarily via the internet, then provide screening services, handle security,
deposits perform walk-in's and inspections, take photos/video, provide excellent on-going maintenance and some
very good custom reporting as well! Call us today to help you!
7. We invite investment property owners, buyer customers and clients, sellers and all visitors to post comments,
start discussions and join us! We promote a patient and lower cost approach to buying and selling real estate!
Job Opportunities @ Hedges Realty & Management:
Scott Hedges is interviewing licensed (or soon to be) agents with some experience to add to our staff seasonal
or full time (1099) independent agents. Any agent may opt to begin with a portfolio of investment homes to manage
(with a base of 10-15 rental homes under mgmt in addition to any rental property you own/manage) to lease/sell,
manage and market over the long-haul!; thus YOU receive a paid a base-income in addition to commission splits
on property SOLD, LEASED or referred out!
We do not list residential property for sale via the local MLS at this time. Rather, we post on National and International
websites on the internet like Trulia.com, Owners.com, Zillow.com and many others in order to optimize exposure!.
Sales/leasing agent prospects must have the confidence, experience and ability to attract and seek buyer clients
as well as seek out property owners selling on their own. Two-four years working with FSBO's or investment property
owners could be very beneficial to all!
Transaction brokerage is becoming very popular nationwide, while buyer brokerage is finally more
understood by consumers in the marketplace locally and nationally, transaction brokerage services
is becoming very popular as well!
Call & talk to Scott to find out how to LOWER your expenses and succeed without formally listing property for sale
in the local Lawrence MLS. We are the most cost-effective real estate company in the area I guarantee you!!
We strive daily to remain on the cutting edge of marketing while providing unique services
to people leasing, leasing with an option, buying investment property and/or folks just looking to buy
their first home! We continue to feature affordable housing options daily, monthly throughout the year!
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Our Real Estate Brokerage division:
What do we do for BUYERS and SELLERS?
BUYERS:
ARE YOU A FIRST TIME HOME-BUYER?
Beginning Jan. 1st, 2009, a new stimulus bill offers an $8,000 tax credit to buyers of their principal residence on
home purchases before December 1, 2009. This credit is applicable to homes for sale and purchasedin the
Lawrence, Kansas and Douglas County, KS area.
This credit does not require repayment if the buyer owns the home for at least 3 years. The credit can be
claimed on the buyer's tax return to reduce the purchaser's income tax liability. If any credit amount
remains unused, then the unused amount will be refunded as a check to the purchaser. See your tax
preparer for details.
$8,000 Tax Credit from Buying Lawrence Kansas Homes For Sale:
Opportunity of a Lifetime for Buyers Who Have Not Owned a Home in the Past 3 Years Newly enacted legislation providing a ta
credit of as much as $8,000 for first-time home buyers might just be the opportunity of a lifetime.
Do I Qualify?
You do if you have not owned a home in the past three years.
What Do I have to Do?
Buy a home prior to July 1, 2009
How Do I Claim the Tax Credit?
You claim it on your federal income tax return. For a complete brochure with all the details regarding this $7500 tax credit,
call or email SCOTT HEDGES @ the address below:
SELLERS: Page down to review or NEW Broker-Assist program for people selling by owner!
Email us @ Hedgesmgmt@aol.com or Scott@HedgesRealty.com
or @ Scott@MSHedgesRealty.com
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About our company:
President Scott Hedges has been an active real estate broker, property manager and investor in Lawrence for the past 19 years! He worked previously on the ground
floor of successful computer industry companies such as Dell and Austin Computer Systems over a ten year period in Texas. Scott then helped start and manage HRE (Hedges Real Estate, Inc. & later Realty Executives Hedges Real Estate from 91'-99'. In 1999. Scott spun-off in 1998 to create a new company with more specialization.
Today, after just celebrating our 10th anniversary .. our company still prides itself on providing "the most affordable and sensible real estate brokerage & management services in the area!". Our current focus is on buyer & transaction brokerage as we frequently broker managed properties while also helping select property owners selling by owner!
Our management division, headed by Vice President Paula J. Hedges always does a great job of attracting and locating good people (tenants & buyers) to lease, lease-option or purchase property! We manage many properties owned by the Hedges family as well property owned by over (45) forty-five other investor/owners of residential homes, town homes and condos .. all who seek "reduced selling costs" and less foot traffic through their properties. Scott Hedges loves to teach property owners how to market their investment properties and/or residential homes "online FOR SALE by OWNER", while offering budget-minded brokerage services and yearsof experience!
Scott and Paula Hedges are completing the requirements for CPM and ARM certifications. (Certified Property Managers
and Accredited Residential Managers). We continually enhance our education and professionalism as we expand and hire additional agents and managers in 2009-2010. Find out how good asset management doesn't cost, it PAYS in many
ways! Gain the benefits of knowledge from an experienced Broker/Manager & stay on the cutting edge! Scott earned his GRI (Graduate of the Realtors Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyers Rep) prior to obtaining his Broker's license back in 1995.
Hedges Realty & Management, Inc. promotes the most affordable, well-managed private home and town home rental options
in Lawrence while simultaneously advocating home-ownership & providing discount brokerage services!
When one considers the tax advantages, estate planning concerns, cash flow and the power of leveraging money - together
with the appreciation of wealth in real estate over the long-term, there is a compelling argument to INVEST in real estate, especially quality rental property! We provide the tools to help people analyze, purchase, lease and manage income producing property!
Since Lawrence has a large growing population of apartment renters in the wings at all times and the area is a HOT SPOT (for many things) with high relocation numbers growing annually together with a maturing baby boomer population, its only natural that people will continue to desire upgrading (leasing or buying) to professionally cared-for duplex's, town homes, condo's and updated residential homes!
SELLER SERVICES PROVIDED:
We rarely represent sellers when brokering property, unless the owner requires representation. Usually, we act as "transaction brokers" or as "buyer agents" when handling the sale of residential and/or investment property. We always disclose fully to all parties while providing many resources to seller's in order to help them with marketing, exposure and paperwork!
BUYER SERVICES PROVIDED:
1. We promote the interests of the Buyer with the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity when an agreement
is reached to provide buyer representation.
2. We often meet out-of-town clients at our home-office or at a nearby restaurants to discuss goals,
review disclosure forms and discuss strategies!
3. We always furnish detailed information on the entire area as needed: Schools, neighborhoods, shopping, all
services! We can show any and all MLS listings in and around Lawrence per Buyer's requirements, including for
sale by owners! We write and negotiate contracts either on the Buyer's behalf or as a transaction broker whereby
I don't represent either party to the detriment of the other. Terms defined herein.
4. We help buyers get pre-approved and estimate their closing costs and payments. We refer buyers to financial firms that will recommend the best current financing opportunities available! We coordinate and attend inspections while holding the transaction together all the way to closing. We are praised because we always communicate with Buyer and Seller on a regular basis during the transaction!
Scott Hedges Real Estate & Life Experiences:
For a list of awards or designations on Scott Hedges GO TO: http://www.leasinglawrence.com/designations.php
- 4 years of property mgmt w/Hedges Real Estate 1975-1978
- Managing family-owned Lawrence properties, homes, town homes since 75'
- 2 years marketing New Homes for Builders in Austin, Tx 1983-1985 in college.
- 7 years - Computer Industry with Michael Dell Computer & Austin Computer Sys
- plus Vice President of Sales & Marketing - Austin Computer 84'-90'
- 7 years as shareholder & Associate Broker of Realty Executives,
- 1991-1999'Hedges Real Estate, Inc / Charles, Scott & Bryan Hedges; brokers
- 2 years ; Leasing Broker for American Real Estate & Investment, Inc.
- + 1999-2001 - Commercial Office and retail spacing leasing.
- 10 years as President & Principal Broker of M.S. Hedges Realty,Inc.
- (dba: Hedges Realty & Management); 1998 - 2009 and beyond!
- Experienced as rental property owner + investor (3-16 units owned).
- Onsite Project Mgr for "Stetson Place" residential home development
- Summertree Development Corp. in Lawrence 1994-1997.
- Broker-Owner & Developer of 9 lot Residential Home Development;
- Name: Prescott Place Subdivision, in Lawrence; Hedges Development Corp
- Built 2 personal custom homes; both built w/Keystone; 1994 * 1998.
- REBAC (Buyer Agent Council) Member since 1999 +Continuing Education.
- Completed Renewal's; Kansas Broker's Real Estate license for 2003-2009
- Paragon* MLS Member 2002-2008; Lawrence Board of Realtors
- Real Estate Broker and Manager since 1999; *Was Lawrence's Only Buyer Brokerage,
- now offering both buyer and seller representation in 2007.
- Hired first licensed Agent, Allan Vitt = part of the Buyer Brokerage Team in 2005 as Realtor/assistant & property investor. 2006-2007 the company
- Hired 2nd & 3rd licensed Agents; Susan Godly & Patrick Ritchie
- Completed Broker License renewal for 2005-2007; KAR Convention
- Expanded Agency 2007 -Referral listings - residential property for sale!
- Online continuing education: Business Valuations &
- Major Architectural Styles (CE) 4 hrs each electives - in progress
- Booming new business division: http://ScottHedges.discovermangosteen.com
- Now offering RENT-TO-OWN, Lease-Option property options!
- See us on social networks www.facebook.com; www.myspace.com; www.Spoke.com
- Lance Griffith - Real Estate Agent/Propery Mgr P/t Hire late 2008;
- Referral Partnership with Heather Kirkheffer - Listing Referral Agent Realty-Executives
- New website design and build-out @ www.HedgesRealty.com + Free State Firebird Boosters Site
- 10 years of volunteer work: NKF, Midwest Transplant Network, Lawrence School projects/boyscouts
- Father of 3 wonderful teenagers, Anna, Kayla and Michael and spouse of Paula Hedges
- NOW hiring experienced Agents - Must not be dependent upon the local MLS and have experience!
- Proud Father of Anna Hedges - 2009 Graduate of Lawrence Free State High and employed with Hedges Mgmt.
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