Geist Homes

The Ice is FINALLY Melting - are YOU ready!?

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Andy Sheets

As a resident of Morse Reservoir in Noblesville, the ice on Morse Lake can not melt fast enough. With temperatures forecasted to be in the low 50's over the weekend, the "thawing out" period on Morse Reservoir and Geist Lake will be completed very soon. For owners of Morse and Geist waterfront homes, the spring ritual of de-winterizing boats, power washing docks and re-attaching boat lift covers are just a few of the required tasks before boating season an

Cicero Homes for Sale - view of Morse Reservoir

d water sports weather truly arrives. This is a great time to be looking at Geist waterfront homes for sale or Morse waterfront homes for sale in Hamilton County Indiana. One of many Noblesville and Cicero homes for sale on Morse Reservoir is this 3,200 square foot home with gorgeous panoramic water views (pictured). As mentioned previously, I also offer waterfront home tours by Boat on both Morse Reservoir and Geist Reservoir. To discuss Geist homes
for sale or excellent Morse Lakefront home opportunities, please call this Hamilton County Waterfront Realtor at 317-373-3434 or check out my website at AndySheetsHomes.com

Indy Boat Show Means it's Almost Spring!

Thursday, February 25, 2010 by Andy Sheets

With it currently snowing outside as I type, it's hard to imagine that Spring is just around the corner. To further prove this fact, the Indianapolis Boat (Sport and Travel) Show is currently under way at the Indianapolis Fair Grounds (February 19-28, 2010). As a resident of Morse Reservoir in Noblesville, the Boat Show gives me a really bad case of Spring fever knowing that boating season and water sports weather is really just around the corner. My family really enjoys living on the water.

With opportunities to "float" (boat) over to Wolfie's Waterfront Grill (waterfront restaurant on Morse) for dinner and so many other great water activities to enjoy, living on the lake feels like you're always on vacation during the Summer months!
This is truly a great time to be looking at Geist waterfront homes for sale or Morse waterfront homes for sale in Hamilton County Indiana. A few examples of current great buys that are Cicero and Noblesville Homes on Morse Lake include a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Condo with a deeded boat dock for only $129,900, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Condo with a deeded boat dock listed at $169,900 and a 4 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home listed for only $369,900! As soon as the ice thaws, I also offer waterfront home tours by boat on both Morse Reservoir and Geist Reservoir. A lakefront homes tour by boat gives you a great feel for the lake(s) if you are not very familiar with that particular body of water. To discuss Geist homes for sale or excellent Morse Lakefront home opportunities, please give me a call at 317-373-3434 or check out my website at AndySheetsHomes.com

Out in the snow with buyers

Monday, January 25, 2010 by Lisa Phillips

It has been busy for a January in the metro Indianapolis area. We have buyers out in January looking for Noblesville Houses for Sale, Geist Homes for sale, Westfield Homes for sale and Carmel Homes for Sale. Why go out in the snow? Well, with the tax credits that the government has for home ownership, buyers are trying to get a jump on what is on the market. I have been talking to many sellers on getting their homes on the market now. Usually we start seeing this sort of traffic in March. A few great Noblesville homes for sale are 7078 English Oak Drive and 18734 Gretna Green Lane. Both homes are in excellent move in ready condition. Both homes are located in the Four Star Hazel Dell elementary school district.


                                18734 Gretna Green
                                       4 bedrooms
                                         2.5 bath
                                 unfinished basement
                                        $239,900
                                    VIRTUAL TOUR

7078 English Oak
$279,900
3 bed/2 bath
finished basement, half bath
VIRTUAL TOUR

If you want to take a closer look just contact Lisa Phillips!

Living and Enjoying Geist Reservoir

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by Neal Group

Geist Reservoir is a Reservoir man made out of Fall Creek in Northeast Indianapolis and Southeast Fishers, Indiana. The area is home to many Indiana local celebrities, politicians, and professional athletes. As a East Fishers Resident myself, I enjoy all Geist Reservoir has to offer. There is a marina and a waterfront Restaurant named Bella Vita. The public marina has boat slip rentals that run from approximately $1200-$2500 a season. Since I do not live directly on the lake, I have leased a slip here for over three years and enjoy it very much. I typically put my boat in April and take it out in the end of October every year. On the lake you can enjoy skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, and just taking a casual boat ride around the lake. Bella Vita serves Italian/Seafood American food and is very good. There are several other bars and restaraunts in the marina area including Puccinis and Eddy's as well. For non boaters there are many walking trails and other attractions such as rolling hills and wooded areas to be enjoyed by all.

For Indianapolis Indiana Homes for sale Geist has many opportunities. The most expensive currently available is over 11,000 sq ft for over 3.7 million. The lowest priced home on the lake is priced around $320,000 and it is in the Intracoastal of Geist section. There are many Indianapolis condos on the market as well starting at $235,000 in Shorewalk to approxmately $600,000 in Marina Village. There are still several lots available to build the home of your dreams as well. Homes on the main body of the lake tend to be more expensive and homes on the coves are less. Several of my client's prefer the coves for they are quieter during the boating season due to the coves being "no wake zones". The views on mainbody are hard to beat and with Real Estate prices being reduced significantly in the current buyer's market there are many options to choose from. If you are looking to live near the lake but not on it there are many less expensive options as well with some have deeded boat docks.

I am an expert Geist Realtor and I would be personally happy to show you homes anytime or answer any questions you have about the area and Indianapolis Real Estate for Sale. We sell many homes in the area and represent many buyers in purchasing homes as well. Myself and my group are available anytime at 317-513-7695 or 317-679-0108 or you can email us at aneal@c21scheetz.com In the warmer months we give boat tours of the lake as well for our Real Estate clients. If you currently own a home you can also call me, Andrew Neal with The Andrew Neal Group at CENTURY 21 Scheetz anytime at 317-513-7695, and I would be happy to give you an approximate value of your home. You can also visit us on the web at www.DealwithNeal.com.

Geist Homes For Sale

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 by Patty Bender

If you're looking for Geist Homes in the Geist Reservoir look no further than help from the man himself, Andy Sheets. Andy is an expert on lake front homes! When he first showed me this picture I thought for sure he had done a little doctoring of the photo, but nope, it's for real!

In this photo you see Andy ski boarding, barefoot, and proudly holding the CENTURY 21 Scheetz sign!

Also, please take note, his pants aren't even wet. He took off from shore and never felt the rather cold water that day.

CENTURY 21 Scheetz has the number one market share in Central Indiana. What does that truly mean for you, the buyer or seller? That just means that when you work with a CENTURY 21 Scheetz agent to sell your Indianapolis Home For Sale, or looking for Geist Homes for Sale, that you are certain to have an agent that is well trained, customer focused and working with the # 1 Real Estate brand in the world, CENTURY 21, to market your home!

A Day Spent Looking at Hamilton County Indiana Homes!

Friday, May 29, 2009 by Laura Heigl

I had a great day with some buyers getting to know Indy this week. We spent the fay lookin at Hamilton County Indiana homes. They wanted to get to know Geist homes and the understand the nuances being living on an inlet, a full body view, boat slips, and what made one home a good buy verus another. We took a look at more than one dozen Geist homes for sale and I am confident they are leaving town with a better understanding about Indiana homes for sale. They are about to be empty nesters, so this home is going to be 'all about the two of them'...what a delight...their enthusiasm is contagious! There is plenty of inventory to consider and once again, price and condition really play off each other. Mr. Buyer (a goofy real estate term) noticed that many homes could use a little love and attention for the price point. Mr. and Mrs. Seller...put your best foot forward! While the agent fiddles with the lock box, the buyers take it all in, and they notice weeds and trim that needs to be painted! Even when you have fantastic water views like the picture above...your home needs to show pride of ownership and "move in condition." Gorgeous sunny days like ahead and the time is perfect to get out there and find the perfect home...enjoy!

Pended in less than 30 days...

Monday, May 18, 2009 by Lisa Phillips

As full time Indianapolis realtors are finding out..it is working time..and that is personally exciting. Listings are popping with the first time homebuyer incentive of $8000. I had a Geist home for sale that was perfect for a first time homebuyer and had an offer in less than 30 days. The homeowners did an incredible job of staging it and we priced it correctly for a quick sale. It is amazing what alittle paint and "hiding" toys can do for you. I am so excited that the market is moving..let me help you..contact me at lphillips@c21scheetz.com!

Oh, the spring boat show!

Sunday, March 1, 2009 by Lisa Phillips

I was driving past the state fairgrounds and saw all the activity for the spring boat and travel show. As a resident of Morse Lake in Noblesville Indiana real estate, I have fond memories of going to the event and knowing that boating weather is really just around the corner. For Indiana, the reservoirs offer summer time mini-vacations. My children have loved the peaceful summer days hanging out, boating, and many other water activities. This is truly a wonderful time to be looking at Geist homes for sale or Morse homes for sale. The spring will offer fantastic views of colors and nature. For a true wonderful Morse Lake opportunity please give me a call at 317.814.8216 or check out my website www.myrealtorlisa4u.com

Get It Sold! Meet, Listen, Gather (2nd of 8)

Thursday, February 5, 2009 by Lola McIntyre

WORKING TOGETHER

You know your own home, intimately. You know the sounds the house makes as it settles with the change of weather. You can even maneuver through a room with the lights off. You know what you love about your own home and why you bought it.

SHOW ME YOUR HOME

We begin with a tour of your home! I observe, listen, we ask questions, and write details on paper. I'm finding language which will help in crafting marketing descriptions later. Together we are noting layout, room sizes, materials, built-in features, and how you enjoy living in your home.

We also discuss location. Is the home in Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville, Geist? Is the home on Geist or Morse Reservoir, local river or creekside? There are many measurable differences in Indiana real estate. Indiana home values are considerably different from community to community.

GATHERING DATA: It's All in the Details!

List With Lola! Your Real Estate Leader in Emerging Technologies

The initial meeting is vital to establish a valued partnership between myself and my clients. Together, we work to draw out the minutiae which sets your home above competing properties. When we listen and discuss the detailed features of your home, I begin to roll up my sleeves. Now the fun and important partnership begins.

MEANWHILE BACK AT THE OFFICE

You have given me a tour of your home, and together we determined some great features. I return to the office to begin a strategic marketing plan by drawing a creative mind map. I consult hard data in the Indianapolis MLS to weigh out current Indiana home values, determine competing homes for sale, and new home building developments similar to your home value.

Creative Marketing to Sell Your Home in the 21st Century - Lola McIntyre, REALTOR

Working from the perspective of the potential buyer, a list of prioritized features is created to anticipate the appeal and benefit to the buyer. I compose tag lines to peak interest and draw showings. Spider food * is set aside. Then, your home's important home features are optimized with formidable on-line marketing tools.

Finally, a suggested timeline is established.

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Together, we find a mutual time for me to return to your home where we'll go over the main points of your personalized strategic marketing plan. You can ask any questions, then I clarify concerns quickly and easily.

LIST WITH LOLA

Contact Lola for your free, personalized market evaluation appointment.
Call or text directly: (317) 502-1273, text
Or email at: lmcintyre@c21scheetz.com

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Consider BUMPING UP?

Thursday, January 22, 2009 by Century 21 Scheetz Guest

In talking about the current market trends in Hamilton County, Indiana and the north side of Indianapolis with a client it dawned on him that this was a great time to look for a bump up house. He has been in his first house for about two years but is looking at this opportunity to get more amenities in his next home.

With the inventory of Banked owned homes, Fishers homes for sale and Geist homes for sale with the extra amenties he wants why would he not jump up? He decided that he might not get the most resale out of his current home but for the added equity for his next house it made great sense to start looking now.

The feeling in the air is that prices around here cannot go that much lower..so you better get in on the action of moving forward. To find all the BUMP UP homes available, start your search right here.
You can also contact me, Lisa Phillips by phone or email
Phone-317-219-9277 or lphillips@c21scheetz.com let's chat!

A new year how about a new home

Sunday, January 4, 2009 by Creamer-Elson Team

Broad Ripples homes for sale, Carmel homes for sale, downtown Indianapolis homes for sale, Fishers homes for sale, Geist homes for sale, homes prices in Indiana have not been this good in years. With the supply of homes for sale in Indiana high, now it the time to think about buying that dream home.

If you have your dream home, maybe now is the time to invest in real estate. Indiana home values remain strong, and real estate is a great way to save for the futue.

For you frist home, your next home or your dream home call John Creamer at (317)250-5646, great service and 23 years of experience.

Buying New Homes in Indianapolis

Thursday, December 18, 2008 by Terry Warnick

Many people when they buy a home prefer to build or buy new. They love the idea of picking their own cabinets, colors, carpeting and etc. It is an empty palette they can decorate to make the home their own. Whether you are looking for Noblesville houses for sale, or Zionsville homes for sale or Fishers, Carmel or Westfield homes for sale there are numerous choices for new homes for sale in Indianapolis. We have a wide array of new home builders in Indiana from local custom builders to well known national new home builders.

Not many things can match the excitement of building or buying Geist homes or new homes anywhere in Central Indiana, however many buyers of new homes in Hamilton County and other areas make the mistake of buying their new home without Realtor representation. Many new home buyers do not realize they are entitled to Realtor representation usually at no cost to them. I do not know of any builder that will charge a buyer more for a home if they have a Realtor than if they do not. In fact many times your Realtor can save you money on your new home by knowing what the builder is willing to do and negotiating hard in your behalf.

Even though the new home consultants are great people and I know many of them personally, I always tell my clients to remember they work for the new home builder not them. Their job is to sell every new home and lot In the subdivision at the best price possible for the builder. Your Realtors job is to represent you and your fiduciary interest in the transaction.

The new home consultant is not going to tell you that if the lot for your home in Fishers Indiana backs to a road or power lines it is going to be difficult to sell when you are ready to move. The new home consultant is not likely to warn you when you are picking options for you new home in Westfield, Indiana to not improve your home beyond what the neighborhood will support.

Your Realtor will be with you at the contract signing and ask the questions necessary to help you understand the terms of the agreement you are signing. Your Realtor will encourage an independent inspection of the home before you close on the house. I can tell you that I have reviewed many inspection reports for new construction and I have yet to see one where their were not some defects, a few major.

In summary you are entitled to and should have Realtor representation when you buy or build a home new home in Central Indiana and in almost every case at no cost to you. If you are interested in buying or building a new home in Central Indiana, call me at 317-814-5287 or email me at TWarnick@C21Scheetz.com

Indianapolis Hosts the International Festival!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by Laura Heigl

One of the great things about living in Indianapolis is there is always something to do here! Last weekend, the city hosted the International Festival at the state fairgrounds. I had been visitng some Broad Ripple homes for sale and it was a quick trip down the road to see what was going on there. Honestly, only a few minutes from the downtown Indianapolis homes as well. My seven year old daughter Mari is a flamenco dancer...and studies with Erica Dominguez, a Venezuelan professional flamenco dancer. We enjoyed not only flamenco dancing but Greek food, Hungarian chimney bread, Japanese dancers. Native American beading from the Crow tribe and dozens of other booths with tasty treats and interesting things to buy or discover. We talked with the representatives from Youth For Understanding, a foreign exchange student program about studies abroad, international students in our city and admired henna tattoos. In the midst of all the goings on was a huge jumping contraption...very fun!

The picture here is my daughter AnnCatherine sailing through the air at the International Festival.
It is awfully easy to get around in Indianapolis. Relocation buyers are often amazed at how easy the commute is here so no worries if you are looking at Carmel homes for sale, Geist homes, or downtown Indianapolis homes, you'll surely find it easy to get around to do all sorts of interesting things!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend, there is a lot to be thankful for as an Indianapolis resident!

Fresh Paint Today

Thursday, November 20, 2008 by Laura Heigl

One of the peril's of real estate is continually re-evaluating your own home when you walk in the door at the end of the day. I was out last week looking at some Geist Homes and realized that my bedrooms could use a boost! Especially my teenage son's room as he is no longer a first grader! I called my painter and we are making progress! The freshness of paint and a few touches is what makes Indiana New Home Construction so appealing! Builders know how to catch your eye! Pottery Barn colors, decorator touches...we all love the fresh look of new construction. I've been looking at quite a bit of Fishers Real Estate recently and find that many sellers are getting the hang of it...and as a result their homes are selling. I listed and sold a great home in four days...above list price....really! This home looked great. Fresh paint, updated touched and the relocation buyers moving to town grabbed it before the other couple who wrote an offer could!

Fishers Real Estate

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by Century 21 Scheetz Guest

Fishers Indiana named one of the Top 10 Places To Live! One of the reasons for this honor is becuase Fishers homes for sale make this a very affordable community. As part of Hamilton County Indiana we are proud of this great acknowledgment!

Hamilton County Indiana includes Fishers Homes for Sale, Geist Homes for Sale, Carmel Homes for sale, Westfield Homes For Sale, and Noblesville Homes
Post contributed by: Patty Bender

Real Estate Technology For YOU

Thursday, October 23, 2008 by Century 21 Scheetz Guest

INDIANAPOLIS REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY

If you're anything like me you want all the information at your fingertips. You don't want to email back and forth a dozen times to just get the basic facts. And, you certainly don't want to make dozens of calls to get information you want NOW! You want the facts NOW, facts that can help you make a good decision.

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