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Mountain Lakes, NJ Monthly Home Sales Report ~ August 2009 follows ... The Borough of Mountain Lakes, located in Morris County, NJ at this writing offers 50 homes available for purchase. Currently there are 14 listings Under Contract and scheduled to close. August 2009 saw 10 closed sales, thus bringing the level of inventory in Mountain Lakes to a healthy 5 months worth.
Following are details on Mountain Lakes' closed sales for the month of August 2009.
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing or selling a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property. As a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community. Certified as an Accredited Staging Professional, I work with my homeseller clients to ensure their home offers the highest level of appeal to the buyer market. Remember, selling your home takes a lot more than just a "For Sale" sign!
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Randolph,NJ Monthly Home Sales Report ~ August 2009 follows ... Randolph, located in Morris County, NJ at this writing offers 150 homes available for purchase. Currently there are 41 listings Under Contract and scheduled to close. August 2009 saw 26 closed sales, thus bringing the level of inventory in Randolph to 5 months' worth.
Following are details on Randolph's closed transactions for August, 2009 as per the Garden State Multiple Listing Service.
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing or selling a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property. As a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community. Certified as an Accredited Staging Professional, I work with my homeseller clients to ensure their home offers the highest level of appeal to the buyer market. Remember, selling your home takes a lot more than just a "For Sale" sign!
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Denville NJ Residential Real Estate Report for August 2009 follows ... Denville, NJ, also known as the "Hub of Morris County," at this wrwiting offers 141 homes available for purchase. Currently, there are 33 listings Under Contract and scheduled to close. August 2009 saw 16 closed sales, thus bringing the level of inventory in Denville to 8 months.
Following are sales details on Denville's closed transactions for August 2009:
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing or selling a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property. As a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community. Certified as an Accredited Staging Professional, I work with my homeseller clients to ensure their home offers the highest level of appeal to the buyer market. Remember, selling your home takes a lot more than just a "For Sale" sign!
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Jefferson Township NJ Monthly Home Sales Report ~ August 2009 follows...Jefferson Township, located in Morris County, NJ at this writing offers 241 homes available for purchase. Currently there are 55 listings Under Contract and scheduled to close. August 2009 saw 15 closed sales, thus bringing the level of inventory in Jefferson Township to 16 months.
Following are sales details on Jefferson Township's closed transactions for August 2009:
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing or selling a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property. As a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community. Certified as an Accredited Staging Professional, I work with my homeseller clients to ensure their home offers the highest level of appeal to the buyer market. Remember, selling your home takes a lot more than just a "For Sale" sign!
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Plans for the Jefferson Township 5K Race/Walk Memorial Wrobo Run are heating up!!! The Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township conducts a number of fundraiser events throughout the year, my favorite of which is the Jefferson Township Race/Walk Memorial Wrobo Run, also known as "The Wrobo Run."
Named in memory of Oak Ridge resident Second Lieutenant John Thomas (J.T.) Wroblewski, who on April 6, 2004, succumbed to injuries sustained while battling in Ramadi, Iraq. J.T. was a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He joined the Marines only days after the 9-11 attacks, determined to make a difference. He left behind his mom, dad, three younger brothers, his widow and many additional family members and friends.
Last year, the proceeds were presented to the New Life Food Pantry that serves families in Jefferson Township. This year, another cause close to our hearts presented itself. A vote was taken and the majority of the JWCJT cast their ballot to donate the proceeds from this Wrobo Run to the VA Medical Center Hospital in East Orange, NJ, where the majority of our area Veterans receive medical care. Here's my blog entry detailing me and my colleagues' visit to the VA Medical Center, which inspired our vision for this years' cause.
Many Veterans arrive at the Hospital indigent, without family to support them or provide basic toiletries. The bulk of the race proceeds would be used to provide a stockpile of basic necessities to the Veterans and also serve as monetary donations to be deposited into accounts that are earmarked to benefit the veterans. For example:
Nursing Home Care Unit Recreation
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Recreational Program
Holiday Gift fund
The Junior Woman's Club also contributes to our Jefferson Township High School graduates' pursuit of higher education. Ten percent of the proceeds from this event will go toward our high school scholarship award, an award that honors graduating students who have displayed an extraordinary level of civic dedication via volunteer efforts throughout their lives, along with exceptional academic achievement.
This show goes on RAIN OR SHINE! Last year, we had a huge uptick in runner registration from 167 to 281 runners and for 2009 are ready to take on up to 300 participants.
At this point in our fundraising efforts, my co-chair Pamela Tucker and I are in desperate need of sponsorship donations! Business are encouraged to either give a donation of $250 or more, thus putting your business name on the back of our runner t-shirts OR donating up to 300 items (or gift certificates) to our goody bags.
Imagine the push your restaurant or diner would get with a 5% off every meal certificate in 300 GOODY BAGS! That's just one example...we have a chiropractor in Lake Hopatcong who's donating certificates as well, so the possibilities to give to the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom AND promote your business, are right here waiting for you to jump in!
This years event is a fun-filled and exciting community showcase that gives back to those who have fought for our FREEDOM! Vendor give-aways, face painting, free bagels and coffee, music, and more await you! If you're not up to walking or running the 3.1 miles, come support the runners and cheer from the sidelines! It's all good!
If you'd like to support our efforts with a donation, contact me directly at 201.240.8699. The runner registration form can be downloaded from the Jefferson Juniors website at www.JeffersonJuniors.org.
For the past 10 years the Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson has organized a 5K Race/Walk, known as the "Wrobo Run". This race is in honor of a Jefferson resident Second Lieutenant John Thomas Wroblewski who died In Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 and this years proceeds will benefit the VA Hospital in East Orange. Please visit www.active.com to register for the race on-line. ============ Event Details: Event Name: Wrobo 5K Race/Walk Event Venue: Jefferson Township Municpal Building Event Street Address: Weldon Road Event City: Oak Ridge, New Jersey, 07438 Event County: Morris County Event Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 7:30 am-8:30 am Registration, Race Starts at 9:00 am Event Admission: Pre-Registration $20, Race Day $25 Event Phone: 201-240-8699 Event Website: http://www.jeffersonjuniors.com
Working with buyers is enjoyable and more often than not, challenging. First, of course, you secure the buyer either through a referral, open house or phone call into the office or the many other avenues savvy agents use to get out there and meet prospects.
Then you build rapport. But then you also have to build trust. Your customer has to fully believe that you are putting their needs and concerns before your own. Your customer also has to trust that you know your market inside and out. Is the asking price reasonable? Could there be some room for negotiation? How much room? Where should my offer start and what's the lowest I should expect to pay for that home? What are home values in that town and where are they going in that specific market?
Switching gears here, who would argue that contacts from potential customers are great? The excitement I feel when I get an email from a possible new customer that comes driectly into my website is not too short of thrilling and never gets old. But I've learned not to take a lead at face value and ask the questions that will save me time and aggravation.
Yes, leads that come directly into my website are fantastic! But leads that are actually customers of another agent are, well...not so fantastic and a downright embarrassment overall. Let me go into what prompted me to write this post in the first place.
On Sunday afternoon, I received notification from my website that a potential customer had contacted me on A LISTING...not MY LISTING, but another agent's. I've changed the property address and other pertinent info for obvious reasons. Reading the message, it stated...
Comment, Questions, Information Requested: What should one offer for 99 Lovely Drive, Mountain Lake, NJ 07046?
Straightforward question which raises a suspicion or two in my mind, so I reply...
Dear Buyer,
Many thanks for your inquiry. The best way to determine a prudent offer for any property is by having your Realtor conduct a comparative market analysis. Are you currently working with an agent? Have you been shown the townhome?
If you've not seen the listing yet, I would be happy to schedule an appointment to show it to you. At that point, we can get acquainted and review past sales of comparative units in this development.
Also, if you haven't done so already, it would be wise to obtain a pre-approval from a mortgage broker or bank. This costs nothing for you and will save you a great deal of time and aggravation, especially in the contentious lending environment we're currently experiencing.
I look forward to your response. Feel free to contact me on my cell if you'd like to discuss in depth. My number is 201.240.8699.
Not an hour goes by, when I receive a response from my new prospect. Reading through it gave me a renewed sense of gratitude for learning to ask the right questions and also a rush of embarrassment for the buyer's current agent!
Dear Antoinette,
I appreciate your prompt reply and I'm currently working with an agent. Since I found that you had sold couple of properties in Mt. Lakes, I thought of seeking your opinion. If you can give your inputs/some useful data, I would appreciate. Shall you bound not to share, I regret inconvenience.
Best regards, Buyer
This is where I have signficant challenges. Although the buyer has an agent, who has probably shown them a number of homes, the agent has failed to instill a level of confidence in the buyer that they know their market. Additionally, the agent hasn't educated the buyer regarding the amount of work involved in amassing said level of knowledge or putting together a comparative market analysis. The buyer stated in their own words that they would appreciate my "sharing" information. Information that is out there in our Multiple Listing Service and open to research and reasonable interpretation by any agent working that market. I suppose I should have gone further to convert this lead into MY customer, but I didn't.
What I did do is respond to the prospect with this...
Not a problem. Good luck to you!
Some of you agents might argue that I let the event drop too quickly and that I should have made an attempt to convert the lead. A consumer might state that I should share my expertise. Perhaps if the prospect had called me, the conversation would have lead around to that. But the question remains...why is YOUR customer calling me to do YOUR JOB? Are you not available enough to answer their questions? Is there a possibility that a buyer you're currently working with could send out an email or place a call asking another agent's advice? What are you doing to ensure they're not?
The public doesn't always understand the scope of our job and the work involved in getting a buyer into an appropriate home at a price that makes sense for them and the current market, and if we don't relay the importance of our role in buying a home, it's our fault.
Consumers should understand that we are experts in our field because:
We know the inventory and have actually been in the properties so that we can make educated comparisons.
We watch sales and listings in our marketplace with hawk-like intensity.
We've negotiated many a deal and have developed a sense for what works...and just as importantly, what doesn't.
We've invested years in developing our ability to assist a consumer in making the best choice for them.
It should also be conveyed that the education real estate agents have afforded themselves is available to the buying public, but at a price. And that price is either a BUYER'S AGREEMENT or THE BUYER'S LOYALTY. Real estate is not a volunteer industry. Just like anyone else, when I expend the effort for a client, I expect to be paid.
Educate your buyers! Otherwise, next time they contact me, I just might ask the right questions that get them working with me instead!
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties. Morristown Regional Office. Cell: 201-240-8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property (especially Lake Hopatcong). Certified as a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community.
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Lake Hopatcong NJ Lakefront Homes are slowly starting to sell but there's still a great amount of inventory for the savvy buyer to choose from! Prices have also dropped drastically with many homes still accumulating days on the market. If you've been considering a lakefront home purchase on New Jersey's largest motorboat lake, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Check out what's sold since May 1 through July 31. Some of these homes have been listed several times, so actual days on the market (DOM) is not realistically portrayed here. Information may be deemed reliable but is not guaranteed!
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties. Morristown Regional Office. Cell: 201-240-8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property (especially Lake Hopatcong). Certified as a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community.
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Randolph Homes for Sale are picking up in tempo now that summer is winding down! Randolph NJ currently offers 155 homes available for sale, with 42 listings under contract. Following is sales data for the month of July 2009.
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties. Morristown Regional Office. Cell: 201-240-8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property. Certified as a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community.
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
Mountain Lakes NJ homes for sale offer great selection for just about every price range! Mountain Lakes is a stunning gem nestled perfectly within Morris County, NJ. Although the Borough has exceptional accessibility to major highways and commuter options, the location still retains an incredible charm and amazing natural beauty at each turn, ensured by just over 35% of land which is Borough-owned and unavailable for development.
There are several sections of the Borough all with their own unique characteristics and allure. Civic pride is evident and the Mountain Lakes offers a wide variety of community activities for every body in every age range.
Following is sales data on Mountain Lakes real estate activity for 2009. Relevant data includes List Price, Final Sales Price and DOM (Days on the market). Data should be considered reliable but not guaranteed.
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties. Morristown Regional Office. Cell: 201-240-8699. Email: ascognamiglio@njrealestate.com.
Are you considering purchasing a home in Morris County? I specialize in the Morris County, New Jersey marketplace, with expertise in Lakefront property. Certified as a relocation specialist, I take exceptional care in assisting my clients in finding their new home and community. Check this out for more resources in getting acquainted with the areas you're considering!
Please visit my website to learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business and to access the resources I offer to buyers and sellers. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands.
What's happening in the Morris County NJ real estate market? Sales data for Denville, Rockaway Twp., Jefferson Twp., Boonton Twp. real estate and other Morris County markets. What LAKEFRONT HOMES are available for sale on Lake Hopatcong? What has sold and at what price? Is that Lakefront home REALLY worth the asking price? Get the straight facts right here! If you have RELOCATION concerns, they can be addressed with the tools available on my website, www.AntoinettesHomes.com.
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"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: 
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: 
cognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: 
"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), Sales Associate, Re/Max Superior Homes, 333 Route 46W, Suite 104, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. Cell Phone: 201.240.8699. Email: 
Plans for the Jefferson Township 5K Race/Walk Memorial Wrobo Run are heating up!!! The Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township conducts a number of fundraiser events throughout the year, my favorite of which is the 
This show goes on RAIN OR SHINE! Last year, we had a huge uptick in runner registration from 167 to 281 runners and for 2009 are ready to take on up to 300 participants. 
For the past 10 years the Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson has organized a 5K Race/Walk, known as the "Wrobo Run". This race is in honor of a Jefferson resident Second Lieutenant John Thomas Wroblewski who died In Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 and this years proceeds will benefit the VA Hospital in East Orange. Please visit www.active.com to register for the race on-line.
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