Author Profile: Shanna T'Koy

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Well-acquainted with the real estate market and a long-time fan of home-decorating shows, Shanna T’Koy manages Buy Owner's writing department. She and her staff have customized thousands of home advertisements to the customers’ specifications and desired length, continually working to improve their skills. Shanna currently oversees all articles at the Buy Owner Blog and stays up-to-date with hundreds of real estate resources on the Web. She is located in Chicago.
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Using Buy Owner to Buy Your Home
By Shanna
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 21 July 2010
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using buy owner to buy your home There are so many great reasons to buy your own home. Are you ready? Wondering how to get the best deal and how to make the most informed decision? Maybe it’s time to consider Buy Owner!

As the nation’s leading for-sale-by-owner marketing company, Buy Owner showcases for-sale properties nationwide. Buy Owner sellers are great to work with, as they’re looking to cut commissions/costs just as much as you are, in order for everyone to get the best deal.

Here’s how to buy a home with Buy Owner:

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Using Buy Owner to Sell Your Home
By Shanna
Posted in From Buy Owner Customers, Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 12 July 2010
Stats: 320 views and No Comments

using buy owner Are you planning to sell your property and wondering how to do it? Have you heard about selling by owner and wanted to learn more? Would you like to cut commission costs to make a better profit on the sale?

Buy Owner is here to help.

As the leading for-sale-by-owner company in today’s market, Buy Owner not only offers 25 years of experience but also an unparalleled marketing scheme to help you sell. [...]

6 Ways to Green the Kitchen
By Shanna
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 1 July 2010
Stats: 229 views and No Comments

6 ways to green the kitchen If there are a few small changes you can make to improve your home’s eco-friendliness, beginning in the kitchen, why wouldn’t you? [...]

Featured City: Boca Raton, FL
By Shanna
Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 29 June 2010
Stats: 228 views and No Comments

ooca raton

As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s City: Boca Raton, FL

There is something for everyone in prestigious Boca Raton! [more...]

Featured City: Deltona, FL
By Shanna
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 22 June 2010
Stats: 247 views and No Comments

Deltona

As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s City: Deltona, FL

Thinking of buying a home in Deltona? Located in the heart of southwestern Volusia County, Deltona is a principle city in Florida’s Fun Coast. [...more...]

Florida Home Prices Dropping
By Shanna
Posted in Market News, Tips and Ideas on 18 June 2010
Stats: 427 views and No Comments

florida Home prices are dropping, including in Florida’s most expensive city, Key West! [...]

Featured City: Bradenton, FL
By Shanna
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 15 June 2010
Stats: 216 views and No Comments

As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area! Today’s featured city: Bradenton, FL! Located along U.S. 41 between Tampa and Sarasota, Bradenton is a beautiful Florida community loaded [...]

After Your Ad is Live
By Shanna
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 14 June 2010
Stats: 282 views and No Comments

after your ad is live Congratulations on taking the first step towards selling your home on your own: Using Buy Owner!

As the nation’s leading FSBO company, Buy Owner offers the strength and stability of an established company, as well as the hallmark of being the most popular FSBO destination online, delivering over 10 million page views per month.

Now that your ad is live, your home benefits from exposure to potential buyers through Buy Owner’s ultra-aggressive advertising campaign that includes:
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How to Be Realistic about Price
By Shanna
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 7 June 2010
Stats: 326 views and No Comments

pricing realistically

As a home seller eager to make a profit on your sale, it can be easy to lose sight of an important truth: Your house is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.

Not what it sold for.

Not what you invested.

Not what you want a buyer to pay.

Your house is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.

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Green Real Estate Roundup
By Shanna
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 3 June 2010
Stats: 245 views and No Comments

think green! Wondering how the Internet has been buzzing with green information over the last month? Check out this roundup of great articles! [...]