“Life’s Too Short To Rent!”

I was born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana and have lived here all my life. I love this community and know this town like few people do, and I can help you solve all your real estate and housing needs!

I have been a restaurant manager, a musician, and I’ve helped an internet-based company get off the ground.  Through determination and effort I have gained enormous experience in working with a wide range of people, cultivated my communication skills, and ensured that I can provide excellent service to anyone who wants my assistance.

Years ago, when my family and I began looking for a new home for ourselves, we found that the real estate market in Bloomington was an exciting and invigorating challenge. Indeed, things went so well that after such a wonderful experience I knew I had found my calling, AND IT WAS REAL ESTATE!

You and I both know great service when we see it in action, and it is my goal to deliver exactly that to every person I meet. I believe that hard work and creative solutions result in satisfaction every time!

·        WANTING TO SEE WHAT HOMES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW?

If you’re thinking about buying a home, let me get you signed up for the Bloomington Multiple Listing Service at Homefinder.org. It takes a licensed realtor can get you a username and password for the expanded search options, so don’t delay! Afterwards, we can talk about what it is you’re looking for and get you that much closer to moving into your new home. I’m just a phone call or an email away, so let me help you with these home buying decisions!

·        WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS I SHOULD TAKE TO BUY A HOME?

Just like there is a foundation to a house, there’s a foundation to your future home purchase, and it is financial! After all, until you know how much you can afford, how do you know what homes are suitable for you? I am knowledgeable and experienced with home financing and I know many mortgage companies that will be able to get you a great deal. I will review the mortgage details and explain them to make sure you’re being treated fairly, and make sure everything gets done right the first time. Don’t you want somebody in your corner? Of course you do! Call me today!

·        WHAT NEIGHBORHOODS ARE SUITABLE FOR ME?

The Homefinder website lists over 400 different neighborhoods and subdivisions. Which ones are ideal for you, located near the best parks and right schools for your children? With the price of gasoline these days, which ones are closest to your workplace? Which neighborhoods are good investments for your home purchase? Which subdivisions and builders have (or don’t have) great reputations for top-notch construction? I can help you with all of these questions!

·        CAN YOU SHOW ANY HOUSE LISTED IN THE HOMEFINDER WEBSITE?

In a word, YES! In addition, I can also research nearby properties that are currently for sale or have recently sold to get a better idea of the value for a property, explain information on the Homefinder listing sheet, research repairs and improvements you could make to any property, seek out properties that are not currently listed so you know about them first, and I can show and sell property in Monroe, Brown, Greene, Morgan, and Lawrence County! Don’t delay, call me today!

·        WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH TODAY?

If you’re thinking about selling your home, I’d be glad to provide you with a free Comparative Market Analysis and discuss how to market your home, in order to ensure that this stressful time can go as smoothly as possible. We will be dealing with the supply of similar homes, consumer demand, the current condition of your property, the timing of the possession, and many other questions that I will present to you in an orderly and organized fashion. That way you can rest easy, knowing that your biggest financial investment will be protected!

·        WHY USE CENTURY 21 TO SELL MY HOME?

What is going to sell your home quickly and for the most money? There are several factors that decide this, but one of the most important is: EXPOSURE! The more eyes that see the information about your property, the more likely your future buyer will be one of them! Let a global real estate company do the marketing for you, with massive website coverage, free local advertising, and a host of professionals just waiting to make this difficult passage a breeze for you!

In addition to exposure, Century 21 offers many unique and exciting tools at our command, including Voice Pad, Centralized Showing Service, Virtual Tours, and many more that I would love to tell you about! Call me today!

·        WHAT ARE THE MOST VALUEABLE IMPROVEMENTS I CAN MAKE TO MY PROPERTY?

You need to have curb appeal and a property in great condition to increase your profit and to speed up the time your house spends on the market. What items should you focus on first? What do potential buyers see and think when they tour your home? My experience and knowledge will be put do good use when I review these important matters with you before we list your home, and my Weekly Activity Report will keep us up-to-date as the selling season proceeds! Ask me about my special program that helps arrange repairs and improvements with a special payment arrangement just for home sellers like you!

·        FOR SALE BY OWNERS?

You see the signs when driving by and you ask yourself: is this right for me? If you’re a buyer, let me make the phone call and preview the home to see if it is right for you! If you’re the seller, let me help you with the price and the marketing at no obligation!

Let me tell you a true story: A client of mine made an offer on a For Sale By Owner property. We gave them full price and the sellers quickly got another full price offer as a backup. What the sellers didn’t realize was that THEY HAD UNDERPRICED THEIR HOME! If they had used a realtor, they would have marketed their home for the right price, paid the realtor for his work, and still made more money then if they had done it themselves! While my client was happy with their mistake, don’t let this happen to you! Call me today!

So whether you’re buying or selling, call me today on my cell phone at 812-340-0173 or email me at jbarge@homefinder.org and I will be glad to discuss any real estate questions you might have!