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Pitt County, North Carolina Women's Journal June-July 2009 edition
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Between us teachers
When I wrote this, the school year was about to end and thousands of
students were set to enjoy another summer. That's part of the reason why
we included the special section on Summer Fun for our readers.
I wanted to share a special moment with all the teachers who are
Women’s Journal readers. Before adopting America as my home, I taught
school for 18 years in Russia. Like any other teacher, I had students who
found a special place in my heart. This May, one of those students,
Aleksey (A-lex-see) Evdokimov was able to tour American universities as
a guest of our government. He visited Howard University, University of Maryland, University of
Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill before traveling to
New York for a one day visit before he left for Moscow.
I was able to bring Aleksey here to our home for an evening of "catching up" on news. Only a
teacher can imagine how wonderful it was to see the small child you taught come to America as
a professor and scientist!
This brings me to another point about teachers. I wanted to send a special thank you for those
teachers at Pitt County Community College who helped me learn English as my second
language, and earn my accounting certificate. They also helped me study business and
marketing and I appreciate all of them.
And lastly, thanks again to all the teachers here in Pitt County for the wonderful job they do
with their students. Who knows, perhaps one day they'll meet a student in a place they least
expect to and have a great experience like I did!
Anna Belousova
Publisher
Pitt County Women's Journal
East Carolina Publishing Co.
So thank you to Latonya M. Evans, Jamelle G.
Moore, Ludmila Galieva – SSS TRiO and my teacher and advisor Mr. Timothy J.
Broadwel. I appreciate the help of Tami C. Kernen (Coffee Talk meetings) and
Marguerite C. Stephens, The National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter
Advisor. Those teachers who helped me on my way to learn English are Jean
Hansson, Rosie Erskine and Jan Fisher to whom I will aways be grateful.
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By Terry Robinson
Lifegains Regional Trainer
Lifegains is a private, not-for-profit
foster care agency. We are in the
business of building families. Just as
the name signifies, our purpose is to
help ensure that the lives we touch thrive and flourish; that
children are given the opportunity to achieve success.
We provide safe nurturing homes for children while their families
are working through difficult situations. Lifegains trains and
licenses couples or single adults to care for children who need out
of home placement. Great care is
taken in matching the strengths of
our foster families with the needs of
the child to ensure successful
placements.
Many adults who would make
excellent foster parents have
misconceptions about the
requirements to become foster
parents. Foster families don’t have to
have lots of money, be homeowners or
stay at home full time. You just have
to be over the age of twenty-one,
caring, and committed everyday
people.
There are approximately
11,000 children in care in the
state of North Carolina;
roughly 140 of those children
are Pitt County citizens.
These children come from
many different backgrounds
and either return to their
families, are adopted or age
out of care. Sometimes the
difference between a success
story and a lifetime of
difficulty is a meaningful connection to a caring adult who
becomes a supportive and lasting presence in their lives.
Give fostering a second thought! We provide ongoing training,
frequent in-home supervision, 24-hour-per-day access to
consultation services, and financial support. Lifegains staff
members work as a team with the foster parents, birth families,
and human service professionals to coordinate all necessary
services, and support permanency efforts. The current economic
trend has led to an even greater need for caring foster families.
Lifegains also has offices in Burlington, Morganton and Asheville.
For more than 20 years, we have provided families for children in
need. Our mission, for every family, is to foster love, comfort, and
stability, so that every life gains fulfillment.
Please consider how you can help enrich the lives of
others. For more information visit www.lifegains.org
or call the Greenville office at 252-756-9939.
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Women In Profile P W JCPitt County Women’s Journal
Dollie Lucas
Brenda Stewart
A North Carolina native, I’ve spent
most of my life in eastern North
Carolina. I was born in the “big
city” of Whitaker and grew up in
the “big city” of LaGrange. Our
family relocated to Greenville when
I was 12 years old.
As an adult I support United Way
of Pitt County because they do good
things in the community. But when
I joined the organization in 1999, I
felt as if I was getting paid to do ministry.
In addition to my work at United Way, I am the Community
Services Director at Ebenezer SDA Church. With the help and
support of other members, I am able to gather and distribute
household goods such as bedding, small kitchen appliances,
mops, brooms, bath aids and items that simply help make a
house feel more like home. I also coordinate monthly feedings
at Greenville Community Shelter, Inc. and head the youth
ministries division at church.
In my spare time I operate a small candy business, Dollie’s
Delectable Carobs ®. Our candies were designed for people
who love chocolate but they don’t want the caffeine it contains
or they are plagued with migraines, canker sores or pimples
from chocolate.
Kristie Esposito
I entered East Carolina University in the
fall of 1991 and immediately took a liking
to psychology and sociology courses. It
was the “people” aspect of the discipline
that peaked my interest. “I have always
been a very social person.” “Be it a social
gathering, a community event or a
fundraiser, I love being around people.”
Her contributions to the community over
the years include involvement in Meals on
Wheels, Red Cross Blood Drives, the Pitt
County Junior Miss Scholarship Program
and fundraising for various organizations such as the
Children’s Hospital of Eastern North Carolina, Muscular
Dystrophy Association, United Way and Alzheimer’s
Association.
A career fair landed me at NACCO Materials Handling Group.
While working with Hyster, I rediscovered something that I
had not seen since my elementary school years - an Apple
computer. In 2001, I left NMHG/Hyster to take a sales
position with an Apple Specialist.
Progressing from a sales position into upper management, I
finally felt “at home” with my profession. Earlier this year, I
and my business partner Tim Hassett decided to take an
entrepreneurial opportunity by the reins and started Appogee.
Appogee is an Apple Specialist, providing Apple and related
products & solutions to the enterprise.
I feel very fortunate. I am able to provide high quality products
and services that I believe in to individuals and businesses, all
the while making those people’s jobs and lives easier.
By: Raetta B.
Fountain, M.D
Constipation is often a side effect of
medications used to treat various
ailments and chronic disease states.
Sometimes simple remedies can give
relief.
Pharmacological therapy is often
needed for symptom relief.
Starting a bowel regimen early in the
treatment can help to avoid severe
constipation.
Atlantic
Gastroenterology, PA
I was recently asked by
a local practitioner to
address issues of
chronic constipation
related to medications
and to discuss treatment options for this
problem.
For example medications used for
treatment of high blood pressure can cause
constipation. Constipation is a common
problem in patients receiving narcotics for
treatment of chronic pain, pain associated
with injuries and surgery as well as those
taking pain medications while undergoing
treatment for cancer.
The effects of these medications on motility
of the GI tract lead to the symptoms of
constipation such as decreased stool
frequency and difficult or painful
evacuation of stool. Early symptoms of
constipation may simply be abdominal
distention, pain and nausea.
To understand how constipation occurs it is
necessary to know the basics of colonic
motility. The body has a built in timing
mechanism that tells the colon to have
peristaltic contractions. These organized
coordinated contractions serve to move
waste products (stool) out of the body. The
colon does not absorb significant amounts
of nutrients and essentially no calories are
absorbed in the colon. The main function
of the colon is to absorb water and to
transport and rid the body of waste. If the
colonic motility is slow then more water is
absorbed and therefore stools are hard and
small. If colonic motility is too fast then
little water is absorbed and diarrhea is the
result.
Certain medications alter the body’s
natural rhythmic contractions and cause
significant slowing of the movement of
waste through the body. Narcotics or “pain
pills” are the biggest offenders.
Increasing water consumption can help to
keep the body well hydrated and help keep
the stools soft. Daily exercise has also
been shown to help improve colonic
activity. Unfortunately these simple
lifestyle changes may give little relief to
the patient with chronic pain. Exercise is
often not an option for patients with recent
surgery or severe injuries.
Fiber supplements ( Psyllium and
polycarbophil) absorb water and help to
bulk the stools. They have not been
extremely effective in treating chronic
constipation. Bloating and gas are a major
side effect and they must be taken with at
least 8 ounces of water. They may
decrease absorption of certain medications.
Options for
over the counter treatment include osmotic
agents, stimulant laxatives and stool
softeners.
Osmotic agents are large molecules that
are not absorbed into the body but reach
the colon and serve to draw fluid into the
lumen thus making the stools softer.
Polyethelene glycol or Miralax is available
over the counter. Lactulose, a large sugar
molecule, is available by prescription.
These are safe and can be used daily.
Stimulant laxatives such as biscodyl
(Exlax, Correctol, Dulcalax) increase
muscle contractions. Side effects include
cramping, excessive fluid loss, dehydration
and electrolyte disturbances. Chronic long
term use of stimulant laxatives can lead to
loss of colon function. Nerves in the colon
can be damaged causing the colon muscles
to weaken making constipation worse.
Saline laxatives (Magnesium citrate) use
ions to draw fluid into the intestine. These
should not be used in patients with
congestive heart failure or kidney disease.
The oral phosphasoda preparations have
been removed from the market due to
problems associated with kidney disease
with use of these.
Lubricants such as mineral oil, coat the
bowel and stool with a waterproof film
keeping moisture in the stool. Castor oil
works in the small bowel promotes
evacuation and works within 2-6 hours.
This can effect absorption of nutrients and
minerals form the intestine and should not
be used every day.
Stool softeners (Colace or docusate) help
liquids mix into the stools. As the name
implies the stools will become more soft but
will not improve stool frequency.
If you are taking narcotics
on a daily basis for short term
management of pain or chronically for pain
control you should discuss these treatment
regimens with your physician. Often a
combination of stool softeners and
laxatives are needed for symptom relief
and to maintain a healthy colon.
If you are pregnant you should consult
your physician before taking any over the
counter regimens for constipation. If with
these simple options constipation continues
to be a problem there are other
prescription medications that may be used.
Further evaluation by a specialist such as
a gastroenterologist may be indicated.
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Health & Medicine P W JCPitt County Women’s Journal
Options for Chronic Constipation
By Mary Jo Bertsch,
M.D.
Deaths due to
cardiovascular
disease in women
greatly outnumber
deaths from all other
causes
These studies have
revealed important gender differences
Heart Disease Education,
Analysis and Research, and Treatment
(HEART) for Women Act
these symptoms
are often mistaken for other problems
If you are
interested in a risk assesment or more
information about women and heart
disease you can contact Dr. Bertsch or
Dr. Peterson to set up an appointment.
. In every year since 1984,
cardiovascular disease has taken the lives of
more women than men. Unfortunately, the
gender gap is widening due to the slower
rate of decline of heart disease among
women when compared to men.
Why is this?
In years past, women were not typically
included in major clinical trials to study
response to various preventive measures or
management strategies. Through a growing
number recent gender specific studies,
however, physicians are learning more than
ever about heart disease and how it affects
specifically women.
in heart disease with respect to risk factors,
clinical presentation, appropriate
evaluation, and management strategies. In
addition, recently there has been new
proposed legislation in Congress which is
aimed at making heart disease and stroke
more widely recognized in women while
improving data reporting standards.
It is called the
. This act will
implement several strategies and initiatives
to raise awareness of women and heart
health.
Another cause of the “gender gap” is that
the clinical presentation and symptoms of
heart disease in women varies considerably
from that in men. Women are more likely to
have atypical symptoms, particularly
abdominal, neck, back, and shoulder pain as
well as shortness of breath, or extreme
fatigue. Because a myth exists that
suggests women do not suffer from heart
disease as much as men,
and heart disease remains undetected.
Most concerning is that once women
develop heart disease, we have a less
favorable outcome than our male
counterparts. This poorer prognosis, once
we are diagnosed with heart disease, makes
it imperative to practice aggressive
prevention and early detection of heart
disease. Adherence to a healthy lifestyle
and the education of women to become
informed consumers has the potential to
immensely improve the health and well
being of American women.
The medical community is becoming
increasingly aware of the risks of heart
disease in women but we as women also
need to take responsibility and become
educated in order to identify our own risks
and symptoms heart disease.
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Summer Fun 2009 P W JCPitt County Women’s Journal
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Use the as a way to get
ideas on how to spend your summer
days or weekends. Of course, if
you've lived in Pitt County for more
than five minutes you've figured out
by now you're close to the beaches
and all that they have to offer.
So, we dug a little deeper for you and
came up with some ideas that may
be interesting to you or your family.
If you have something you'd like to
add for next year, send us an email
Greenville and Pitt County
Tryon Palace
Historic Site, New
Bern
Aurora Fossil Museum
Neuseway Nature Park and Health
& Science Museum
Imagination Station
Goose Creek State Park
Elizabethan Gardens
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Harbinger Lavender Farm
e
Duck, NC
Edenton
Swansboro, NC
The City of Greenville has plenty to do
for everyone. You can check out their
programs at /www.greenvillenc.com/ then
click on the Recreation and Parks link.
Here you'll find a directory of activities
and Summer Camps.
. If you are new
to the area, this
short drive to New
Bern provides a visit to the first official
governor's mansion. The mansion,
grounds and garden make for a nice trip
back into time. Plus, you're close to the
shops and restaurants in downtown New
Bern. Tyron Palace visitor fees are a bit
pricey, but the tour guides are friendly
and informative. visit:
http://www.tryonpalace.org for more
information.
.Aurora, NC.
What kid doesn't think digging around
for sharks’ teeth isn't a cool way to spend
a day? Great way to do something
different and catch the scenery along the
way. Hours and directions can be found
at http://www.aurorafossilmuseum.com/
, 403 W. Caswell
Street Kinston (252) 939-3302. "One
stop" place for a fun and educational look
at wildlife exhibits and science center.
Check it out at:
http://www.neusewaypark.com/
224 E. Nash St.
Wilson NC ·252.291.5113. OK, it's not
really a museum per se but if you have
young ones, we recommend taking them
on this relatively short drive and
enjoying a day doing educational and fun
things. Their website details programs,
hours and fees:
http://new.imaginescience.org/
2190 Camp
Leach Road, Washington, NC (252) 923-
2191. Off the beaten path on the Pamlico
River between Bath and Washington.
Nice hiking trails, picnic areas and
plenty of natural beauty. There is a small
swimming area also. Of course, with
nature comes all of our critter friends, so
if you are doing any extensive hiking, be
sure to dress protectively. Good place to
let the kids run around and enjoy
themselves.
, Manteo, NC. If
you can stand the tourist traffic, take a
drive east on NC 64, then head left into
Manteo. The
Elizabethan
Gardens and Lost
Colony Visitor
Center have been a
P WJ Editor
Favorite for nearly
three decades. The Elizabethan Gardens
are beautiful, but probably a bit much for
youngsters (especially teenagers).
However, if you haven't seen the Lost
Colony Outdoor Drama, how can you live
in Eastern North Carolina? On the web
at: http://www.elizabethangardens.org.
,
Harbinger, NC (Outer Banks). Do you
love lavend r? Want to be immersed in
its splendid aroma? Take a day drive
here for an unusual afternoon. This is
one of our "out of the way" suggestions
that could make for a pleasant drive.
Take a look at their website:
http://www.harbingerlavender.com/
. Located on the northern edge
of the Outer Banks, Duck has the
Currituck Beach Lighthouse, which is
open to climbing for those "inclined" to do
so. Lots of stores, restaurants and
perhaps a wild pony or two. We like the
pretty drive away from the Nags Head-
Kill Devil Hills metro area, but traffic
can still be a challenge in the summer
months. Still, for those who need to shop
and have a latte or two, this is the spot.
http://www.townofduck.com/
, NC. We added this waterfront
village on the Big List because we think
our readers need to get out of Pitt County
and start exploring once in awhile.
Edenton is a good start. Bath, NC is also
a good choice for a day trip. Check out
Edenton at http://www.visitedenton.com.
. A bit of a drive on the
way to Emerald Isle, but once you get
there, you can discover the Atlantic
Beach area as well.
Visit: /www.swansboro-nc.org/
"Big List"
Museums
Parks and Gardens
Farms and Towns
Anyone can attend, so sign up today!
252-902-1710
Young Women’s Health
Egg Hatching
Down on the Farm Tour
Butterfly Eyes
Food & Nutrition Camp
Creepy Critters
Intermediate Fishing
Horsin’ Around
For registration form and fees contact: 4-H
Day Camps, 403 Government Circle, Suite 2,
Greenville, NC 27834. For assistance on any 4-H
Summer program, please call 902-1710.
Using computers and CD’s, participants will learn about
health issues facing women today. The class will focus on
women living healthy and women living well. This class is for females only.
When: June 22,1pm-3pm Where: Ag Center Age: 12-18 Cost: FREE
Participants will learn about Embryology, the study of ear
ly development, by learning about eggs and how they
hatch. Baby chicks and/or eggs WILL be on hand! When:
June 23rd, 9:30am-11am OR June 23rd, 1:30-3pm Where: Ag
Center Age: 5-14 Cost: FREE
Participants will be touring area farms in Pitt County and learning how they
affect our economy. We’ll visit various farms with cows, goats, hogs, & more!
When: June 30th, 9am-1pm Where: Ag Center Age: 9-18 Cost: $5
In this workshop, you’ll have a chance to learn all you need to know about
butterflies. Youth will learn about the lifecycle, habitats, different kinds, and so
much more. You’ll even get to see caterpillars and butterflies up close and
personal! Guest experts have also been invited this year. When: July 6th-8th,
9am-12pm Where: Ag Center Age: 6-9 Cost: $10
Join us for fun hands-on class where participants will learn about food safety,
nutrition, physical fitness,and more! Participants will even make their own
lunch.When: July 10th, 10am-3pm Where: Ag Center Age: 5-8 Cost: $8
Join our guest instructor from Cool Springs Environmental Education Center as
she discusses critters of all sizes! This workshop will have real critters for youth
to touch! When: July 16th, 9am-12pm Where: Ag Center Age: 5-12 Cost: $5
Come fine-tune your fishing skills in this class. You’ll learn the tricks of fishing
and will test your skills out at the local pond. Participants should bring their
tackle, rod & reel, hat, sunscreen, shoes that cover their feet, and a van
permission form. When: July 28th, 8:30am-12pm Where: Ag Center Age: 11-18
Cost: $3
Come on out and learn some basic horse skills. This will include
grooming, feeding, care, & more. Participants will also get to work with
miniature horses. Long pants & heeled shoes are required. When: July
28th, 9am-12pm Where: Briley Farm Age: 10-18 Cost: $7
Pitt County 4-H will be offering 4-H day camps this summer. A NON-
REFUNDABLE registration fee is charged for each camp to cover
supply costs. Please contact us for a list of camps. Registration remains
open until the camp is full. Confirmation will be sent notifying you that
we have received your registration. You are registered
when Pitt County 4-H receives the registration fee &
form. Please make checks payable to: Pitt County 4-H
Council.
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Recession TensionBy Danielle N. Wunder
We have all been feeling the hit
from this economy to some extent.
Are you stressed out about your
finances? Afraid of losing your job?
Your house? In the current economic
crisis, many people are living in a
constant state of worry and stress. The
weight of this psychological stress can
be overwhelming at times and living in
this constant state of worry can wreak
havoc on your mind and body in many
ways. Problems may rise when we are
no longer able to control our worries,
but our worries control us. This may
result into anxiety and/or depression.
Recession tension/worry can develop
into persistent anxiety and/or
depression. How do you persevere
through such trying times? It is important in times like these to keep our
mental energy focused on what is most important to you. Here are a few
tips to assist us during these times:
It is easy to come home after a long day at a job that you feel is unstable
and zone out in front of the TV, play video games, watch movies, surf the
internet, or enter into any other of the wide gamut of technological media
that has taken over our culture. While all of these activities can be part of
a healthy, balanced life, too many times we use them as a way to check
out from reality. This keeps you stuck in a pattern of avoidance and keeps
you from moving forward. Instead, find a way to check back in and
problem solve. Identify your key stressors and find ways to work through
them. You will find that working through your problems is much more
stress-relieving than trying to live your life around them.
Many people live in a state of constant catastrophic fantasy that, if
allowed to run untamed in your mind, can multiply tension far beyond
their current situation. Try to see the difference in these two thought
processes and how re-directing stressful energy can help to ease its
weight:
1. The economy is really bad. I could lose my job. How would I provide for
my family with no income? Our house would go into foreclosure. I knew
that would happen, it happened to everyone else. It was really just a
matter of time before it happened to me.
2. The economy is really bad. I could lose my job. I wonder what else I
could do? Very few businesses are hiring right now. Maybe I could go
back to school and get that pharmaceutical degree I’ve always dreamed of.
The important difference between these two is that the first person is
enduring excess stress from circumstances that have not happened, while
the second person is re-directing stressful energy into constructive
problem solving.
Most of all, remember to have fun with your family/friends this summer.
There are plenty of fun (and yes even free) activities for you and your
family/friends to do in Greenville! Be creative!
Check in, not out.
Live in the present
Danielle N. Wunker is the owner/CEO of Comprehensive
Counseling and Evaluation Center, PLLC. She earned a dual
Master’s Degree from East Carolina University’s school of Allied
Health Sciences in Rehabilitation Counseling and Substance
Abuse and Clinical Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional
Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Clinical
Addictions Specialist, and Internationally Certified Advanced
Alcohol & Drug Counselor. She is a Professional member of the
American Counseling Association, The Association for Addiction
Professionals, and the Professional Association of Rehabilitation
Counselors. She treats children, adolescents, adults, couples and
families.
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Church Cook
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Recipes and
Great Memories
by Casey Turton
PCWJ Editor
Church cook books
just can't be beat
when you need great
recipes.
But the next time someone in your
church suggests a cook book, or offers
to sell you one, don't hesitate to help or
buy one. Forty years from now you'll
be look at a golden momento to a time
gone by.
Created in home kitchens using time-
proven methods, natural ingredients and
tested by the harshest critics of all -- other
family members -- church cook books still
top television shows, DVDs and the internet
as the best source for great food ideas.
Recipes are compiled by a marketing force
second to none -- "The Church Cook Book
Committee" -- and membership on this
committee often elevates one to the status
of "Iron Chef." Even in the writer's own
church (name withheld to protect the
innocent), production and sale of a church
cook book became such an issue that some
members actually left our parish! Amazing.
I recently happened across a wonderful
family heirloom, the "Sharing Recipes" cook
book produced at least 40 years ago by my
hometown church. My late older brother,
Richard, helped compile this work of art
along with all the Polish women in our
congregation.
Leafing through the pages, I see that
Barbara Bacevice, Helen Murawki and Kay
Kritz all submitted a recipe for Spaghetti
Pie. Looks like the committee couldn't pick
a winner and decided to allow all 3 entries.
The ethnicity of the recipes jump off the
page. "Polish Sauerkraut." "Polish
Vegetable Polonaise." "Paprikash Potatoes."
"Beef Stroganoff." Priceless. When's the last
time someone whipped up "Rhubarb Cake"
for your birthday?
But beyond the great recipes, the wonderful
memories hidden in a church cook book are
treasures money can't buy. As I leaf
through the pages, I can see some of the
women's faces, and hear the plates and
silverware rattle in the church kichen. If
you have a church cook book, try it and see
if it works that way for you.
Time passes. The old church was closed by
church economics. Sadly, cook book sales
weren't enough to save it.
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Selling a home -
Pricing for resultsBy Julie Jalone
Every home seller wants to get the highest price possible but
setting the price too high, even if you are willing to take less, may
not be the best strategy.
As an example lets assume we have a seller who is working with a
good Realtor and through reviewing comparable homes that have
recently sold and those on the market it is determined the value of
the home is $500,000. The seller may even agree with the agents’
assessment of value but feels it is worth trying to get more. So he
requests the house be marketed for $550,000 knowing if he accepts
a lower offer it may be higher than the $500,000 originally
suggested by the Realtor.
At the same time buyers are out looking at homes to buy. They are
qualified to buy homes in the $550,000 range and they see the
listing and compare it with other similar priced properties. These
potential buyers see our example listing is not as large or does not
have the number of upgrades or features as other homes selling for
$550,000. When there are plenty of houses to look at, buyers will
skip some listings and only look at homes where they feel they are
getting the most for their money.
They buyers who are qualified to by a $500,000 home are looking
in that price range and generally do not want to look at homes
much more than $525,000. Taking negotiations in to consideration
prices above that amount are likely going to end up being more
than they can afford and/or qualify for. These potential buyers will
probably not see our example listing priced at $550,000.
The first two weeks on the market is the time listings generate the
most interest and activity. When homes are on the market for longer
than the average time, for a given price range, buyers start feeling
hesitant to consider them.
There is a fair amount of research that indicates pricing a home at
its market value from the start will generally result in getting an
amount closer to the asking price. Getting the highest price for a
home is best achieved by maximizing the number of potential buyers
who see the home and that can be accomplished by avoiding
overpricing.
A recent National email survey conducted by House Hunt, Inc and
reported in a story by RISMedia indicated that overpricing was the
number one mistake home sellers said they made when listing their
homes.