vacation homes: Broker Open House at Beautiful Waterfront Home - 07/19/10 07:06 AM
If you are a REALTOR on (or near) Cape Cod, I'm sure that you have been working very hard and deserve to take a short break.
Please join your colleagues at a Broker Open House at 126 Edgewater Drive in East Falmouth, MA on Wednesday, July 21, anytime between 4-7 pm.
We will have some beverages and snacks as well as short boat tours provided by Tom Murphy of Meridian Mortgage.
If you can't join us on Wednesday, you can check out the house at www.126edgewater.com. You can also view an unbranded virtual tour by clicking on the picture at the left.
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vacation homes: Sometimes Open Houses Do Work - 07/18/10 08:24 AM
There is always a debate in real estate offices as to whether open houses really help to sell homes. I have always been a believer that open houses do generate business, but lately I have had some very well-attended open houses that have modified my approach a bit.
The key to a good open house (in addition to the normal planning) is like real estate sales itself: location, location, location. Houses that are in high demand locations or settings will generate the highest amount of traffic.
I have two waterfront listings that have attracted an average of 20-30 visitors for each … (1 comments)
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vacation homes: Condo Websites - 09/30/08 08:49 PM
I have started taking the Michael Russer Internet Dominance program and am interested in seeing some good websites that focus specifically on condos. I am a second year agent on Cape Cod and have discovered that many agents here prefer to specialize in the second home market because of the higher sales prices. Personally, I think that many empty nesters and first time home buyers are prime candidates for condos and they are not getting the service they need. If you have a website (or know of one) that is successful in your area, please let me know. I would love to … (7 comments)
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vacation homes: Summer Community Calendar is Filling Up! - 05/19/08 02:35 PM
A sure sign that summer is coming is when the community calendar on the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce's website starts to fill up. In addition to the fact that Falmouth has more miles of shoreline than any other town on Cape Cod, the wide variety of daily activities and special events make it an incredible place to vacation or own property.
Check the following link to see the schedule as it stands today:
http://www.falmouthchamber.com/more/calendar/local
It won't be long before this pastoral scene at Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth is once again playing host to people from far and wide … (1 comments)
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vacation homes: What is happening with the Condo market in Falmouth? - 05/12/08 05:52 PM
There are 60 units on the market today (May 12, 2008). We have been averaging 3.3 sales per month for the past six months. Our absorption rate (the amount of time that it would take for all condos presently on the market to be sold) is now at 18 months. Since a balanced market is around 5 months, this strongly favors buyers. Condominiums are selling for 86.7% of their original list price. Condominiums are selling for 92.14% of the list price at the time of sale. Buyers are more demanding the longer a unit is on the market. Here are some … (1 comments)
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vacation homes: Back on Track - 05/10/08 12:08 PM
Well, I have not been a very good member of the Active Rain community lately. Between a very busy spring real estate season on Cape Cod and renovations on my house, the time for communicating with fellow real estate professionals has been limited. The good news is two-fold: There have been a large number of buyers looking for property, and the work on the house is done.
The buyers who are out looking are looking for bargains, and in many cases, they are getting them. A majority of sellers have come to the realization that if they want to "move on," … (3 comments)
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vacation homes: Are You Thinking About a Cape Cod Vacation? - 04/19/08 04:08 PM
The beautiful weather today is a sure sign that summer really is going to come this year so I thought that I would let you know a little about my town: Falmouth.
Falmouth is on the upper Cape and has the distinction of having the most miles of shoreline of any town of the Cape. It consists of numerous "villages," each with its own distinctive atmosphere and feel. The Chamber of Commerce has a comprehensive site that includes all kinds of information for our out-of-town guests. This link will bring you right to the tourism page:
http://www.falmouthchamber.com/travel/vacation.php?PHPSESSID=ae1986a92f348ac4ebd54e4d1905f990
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vacation homes: Any experience with www.homes.com? - 04/19/08 03:34 PM
I received a sales phone call yesterday from a representative of http://www.homes.com/which was a little more high pressure than I respond favorably to. The pitch is that if you go on Google and type a town's name and state followed by "homes for sale," their website comes up as the #1 non-paid listing.
The salesperson got my name and phone number from Active Rain. He knew that I was interested in improving the positioning of my personal site on the search engines and used that as an "obvious reason" that I should subscribe th their site.
I have tried it with several towns … (8 comments)
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vacation homes: Cape Cod 3-Year Days on Market Report - 04/02/08 05:09 AM
Recently I was asked to research the days on market history for 2005-2006-2007 in selected zip codes on Cape Cod. The results should be of no surprise to anyone. In every case, the number of days on the market has increased. The one stat that may surprise some local observers is that the zip code with the least number of days on market is Buzzards Bay (92) while some of the more exclusive areas (Woods Hole and West Barnstable) are the highest. The overall message, however, is the same: houses are staying on the market longer.
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vacation homes: A Day for Families and New Beginnings - 03/23/08 08:33 AM
Imagine, it is Sunday and I am not holding an open house!
Easter Sunday is a very special day for my family and me. We have returned from church and are getting ready to head to our son's house for brunch. Our kids and their kids will be there. Then, it's off to my sister's (while our kids go visit their in-laws) to see my siblings and various members of their families. We'll end the day with my mother-in-law (my parents and father-in-law have passed on) and then make our way back to Cape Cod.
Needless to say, Easter for me is a … (0 comments)
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vacation homes: March 11's Fed Action Could Help Home Crisis - 03/12/08 06:49 AM
Ok. I admit that I do not know much about the stock market and the circumstances to make it go up or down. So when one of my clients told me yesterday about the great move the FED made eariler in the day, I listened and then set out to learn what it all means. The bottom line is that if it works, it should make it easier for our clients to get mortgages.
After searching for a while, the article at the link below gave me the basic information I was looking for so I thought I'd put it here in … (5 comments)
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vacation homes: Open Houses and Virtual Offices - 03/09/08 07:03 AM
At both the NAR and Century21 Conventions numerous speakers referred to open houses as not productive. Most felt that an open house early in the listing was effective, but other that that, they were good for beginning agents to get leads but not effective in selling homes. I agree with that assessment, but as a second year agent, still find them helpful.
Now that spring is almost here on Cape Cod and the number of buyers has increased, I am experimenting with a type of virtual office/open house. If I am not scheduled for up-time at the office and do not have … (8 comments)
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vacation homes: What is Happening in Your Market? - 03/06/08 09:47 PM
I am just curious to find out whether the surprising increase in activity on Cape Cod is a trend that is being experienced in other markets or whether it is more related to the approach of spring than the incentives that have been put in place. A year ago at this time, activity was expremely slow on the Cape. This year every FT agent in our office has been out straight.
The largest area of activity has been with first-time home buyers (under $300,000), but other price ranges have also started to come to life.
What's happening where you are?
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vacation homes: Home Office Printer Recommendations Needed - 03/04/08 07:01 AM
We are having problems with our home office printer in that it does not pull envelopes consistently. We have Top Producer and are not able to take full advantage of it because the envelope printing process has to be watched almost constantly. We have a Dell 944 and are looking for either (1) tips on getting the printer to work, or (2) recommendations on printers that do work effectlively with envelopes. Thanks. … (16 comments)
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vacation homes: Back to the Real World - 03/02/08 10:31 PM
Well, the Century21 International Convention was everything that it was supposed to be: a chance to get away, to network, and to learn. The convention also provided several opportunities to honor Century21's top producers from around the United States and the world. As a literal parade of agents and teams walked across the stage and accepted recognition from the almost 4,000 people in attendance, it was very obvious that many people are doing extremely well in spite of the slowing market. Everyone of them stressed a positive attitude, hard work, and "doing the right thing" as the "secrets" of their success. We've all heard … (4 comments)
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vacation homes: C21 International Convention Ends - 03/01/08 09:21 PM
The final day of the Century21 International Convention was highlighted by inspirational, educational, and entertaining presentation by Dr. Ronan Tynan (www.ronantynan.net). A member of The Irish Tenors, he is also a champion disabled athlete, a physician, and even a former jockey. Classes on Recent Home Trends and Maintaining a Positive Mindset combined with an evening awards ceremony and a performance by the Pointer Sisters to make for a complete day. A flight home on Sunday and it's back to the real world on Monday. In a word, the convention was very positive and I think that Century21 is headed in the right direction. … (2 comments)
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vacation homes: Century21 International Convention - 03/01/08 07:52 AM
We are entering the final day of the Century21 International Convention in Orlando, FL. The tone of the proceedings here have been very upbeat and the organization is positioning itself to grow in the current market and then to be positioned well when the market does turn around. Suze Orman was the keynote speaker at Friday's general session and I attended three good classes: Proven Business Strategies with Top Producer 8i, A Session on Building a Referral Business, and A Session on Tips for Targeting the Luxury Home Market. I will elaborate of some of the key points covered in the classes when … (0 comments)
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vacation homes: Cape Cod to Naples, FL - 02/28/08 08:39 AM
I am going to the Century21 International Convention in Orlando from Thursday night through Saturday and came to Florida a few days early to visit friends in Naples. The stories in the newspaper about the local market make me feel right at home:
Agents are seeing a great deal of activityHomes under $300,000 are sellingSingle property home sales were up in January 2008 over 2007Sellers (most sellers anyway) have come to the realization that if they want to move their property they will have to move their priceIt's a great time to purchaseSince both areas have strong second home markets, it's not … (0 comments)
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vacation homes: January 2008 Cape Cod Registry of Deeds Statistiscs - Volume, Value Dip! - 02/22/08 06:04 AM
The activity on Cape Cod has picked up dramatically in 2008 as first-time homebuyers and second home buyers seem to be out in force. Most agents are reporting a significant increase in activity. According to the statictics reported by the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds, however, this activity was not reflected in the January sales. Hopefully, the sales volume will increase as the year moves on. Here is the Register of Deeds' report.
Volume, Value Dip!
Barnstable County Register of Deeds, John F. Meade, reports that the volume of real estate sales in Jan uary 2008 was down 9.7% from January 2007 volume and … (2 comments)
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vacation homes: Take This Virtual Tour...Referrals Welcome! - 02/20/08 07:04 AM
I have a really cute one bedroom cottage in North Falmouth, MA (Cape Cod) that I am trying to find the right buyers for. It is a one bedroom, free-standing condo that is an "old Cape Cod" type of retreat with totally modern amenities.
Take the virtual tour at http://www.realestateshows.com/257459 or check out the designated website at www.224northfalmouth.com.
Any comments about getting the word out to the right buyers for this property would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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