chris hooks realtor: Angels Watching Over Me - 02/26/13 03:10 PM
Today's message will be brief and to-the-point.  I have something very important to say to my clients.
 
I think about you all the time.
I worry about your property.
I feel scared that another Buyer may come along and outbid you.
I agonize over the number of showings for your listing.
I will speak up if I believe that a house is not the right home for you to buy.
I daydream about fresh marketing ideas to showcase your home.
I pray for what is best for you and your family, even if that means taking your property off of … (5 comments)

chris hooks realtor: Today's Featured Listing - 18 King Street, Pennsville, NJ 08070 - 01/22/12 04:45 PM
Today's Featured Listing - 18 King Street, Pennsville, NJ  08070

 
This four-bedroom colonial is located on King Street, which is a quiet dead-end street right off of Hook Road.  That means that the NJ Turnpike and Inter-State 295 are just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away for those who need a convenient commute. 
 
 
 
 

 
The property is situated on nearly an acre of property.  The grounds offer privacy and peace-of-mind.
 
 
 
 

 
An oversized, detached garage offers lots & lots of space to store anything and everything your household could ever need!
 
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chris hooks realtor: Pennsville Township Schools - "See You In September" - School Supplies - 08/30/11 04:10 PM
Pennsville Township Schools - "See You In September" - School Supplies
When shopping for elementary school children, consider these essentials:
-No. 2 pencils -Colored pencils-A pencil sharpener (hand-held with a top to collect shavings)-A large pink eraser (The old-fashioned ones do the best erasing.)-Ballpoint pens-A box of crayon (Teachers recommend buying a 16-pack for younger kids, more for older ones.)-Water-based markers-Spiral-bound or composition notebooks-Loose-leaf notebook paper (Teachers can be picky about paper. Schools usually supply specially ruled handwriting paper to help younger children with letter formation. Older children use wide-ruled paper.)
Middle school students may want these supplies on hand:
-No. 2 … (4 comments)

chris hooks realtor: Pennsville Township Schools - "See You In September" - Sports Calender - 08/30/11 03:21 PM
Pennsville Township Schools - "See You In September" - Sports Calender
Soccer, Football, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Tennis and more!  The first day of school is Tuesday, September 6th, 2011. 
Come on out and support our teams!  Click on the calender link below for the full schedule.
 
PMHS Sports Calenders
Meet The Coach
"One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it." ~ Knute Rockne
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chris hooks realtor: How To Structure Your Workday - 10 Tips For Better Efficiency - 08/30/11 03:44 AM
How To Structure Your Workday - 10 Tips For Better Efficiency
There are so many duties for today's Realtor to handle each and every day. 
Contracts!  Offers!  Listings!  Facebook!  Linkedin!  Showing Houses!  Setting Appointments!  Social Media!  Blogging!  Prospecting!  The list goes on and on......
Quite frankly, it gets overwhelming!  Here are some suggestions of 'How To Structure Your Workday' that may be helpful. 
Consider handling the activities that earn money - FIRST.
1)  Pending Files - make those calls, follow up inspections, oversee the mortgage - do whatever needs to be done.  This is your fastest income stream right now, so you want to take … (7 comments)

chris hooks realtor: Real Estate Recovery in Salem County, NJ - part five - 08/22/11 04:37 PM
Real Estate Recovery in Salem County, NJ - part five
"Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." ~Vince Lombardi (1913-1970), championship football coach for the NFL
I am happy to write this fifth and final installment of Good Real Estate News in Salem County, NJ. 
Nowhere has the Real Estate recovery been more apparent than in my very own office.  Back in the chaotic market in 2005, there was a full roster of active at the Coldwell Banker Pino Agency's Pennsville office.  As the tough times … (3 comments)

chris hooks realtor: 257 Division Street, Carneys Point, NJ - Warehouse at a NEW Low Price! - 07/22/11 04:17 PM

257 Division Street, Carneys Point, NJ - Warehouse at a NEW Low Price!
This building has served it current owners very well for a number of years.  A paper supply business has successfully operated out of this 5,000 square foot warehouse for decades.
It's time for the owners to retire.  They would like to sell the building and are willing to include the business for an additional fee, if a buyer has interest in that, too.
Now priced at $69,000, the warehouse is a GREAT buy!  The parking is GREAT, too.  There is enough room for over 15 cars. 
This … (3 comments)

chris hooks realtor: Today's Real Estate Activities - July 12th, 2011 - 07/12/11 03:37 PM
Today's Real Estate Activities - July 12th, 2011
And the word of the day is:  CARWASH!

Tomorrow is a big day.  Two meetings.  Two showings.  And a food delivery to a dear friend who's mother has just had surgery. 
Every good Realtor knows that a big day demands a clean car.
They teach you that in Real Estate 101.
Have a happy Wednesday everyone.  I hope your day demands a clean car for you, too. 

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chris hooks realtor: Know Your Numbers! - 07/07/11 07:44 AM
Know Your Numbers!
Question:  Have you ever heard of Dr. Mehment Oz?  He teaches his patients and his television audience to "Know Your Numbers."  Dr. Oz feels that we should all be aware of five sets of numbers as a measuring stick for overall good health.
Dr. Oz feels we need to know:
1)  weight
The average American woman stands approximately 5'4" tall. At this height, you should weight less than 175 pounds, the cut off point for obesity.
The average American man is about 5'9" tall and should weigh less than 196, his cut off for obesity.
2)  waist size
The ideal … (5 comments)

chris hooks realtor: Save The Date! Bankers and Brokers Breakfast - Thurs. July 28th, 2011 - 06/30/11 09:28 AM
Save The Date!  Bankers and Brokers Breakfast - Thurs. July 28th, 2011
The award-winning Salem Main Street Foundation is hosting an informative networking event on Thursday, July 28th from 9 to 11am.  
Who:  YOU!
What:  Breakfast & Networking 
Where:  Salem City Cafe, 113-119 Market Street, Salem, NJ  08079
Why: Let's talk about the opportunities and possibilities for growth & prosperity in Salem County, NJ! 
RSVP by July 25th - 856-935-8800 or standupforsalem@verizon.net
$15.00 prepaid - $20 at the door
Feel free to bring materials and handouts for your special organizations & projects.
Additionally, allow yourself some free time after breakfast to enjoy the … (2 comments)

chris hooks realtor: I Love To Shop Local - Salone di Belleeza - 05/13/11 06:00 PM
I Love To Shop Local - Salone di Belleeza
It's so GREAT to have a salon right in town that offers such a high quality of services.  Whatever it is that you may need to upgrade your looks is right here at the day spa.
Need a classic haircut?
Done!
Need a facial?
You can have it right here!
How about a deep-tissue massage?
Look no further!
Tired of your current haircolor?  They have the perfect new shade for you!
Thinking about a henna treatment?  Yep, they've got that here, too.
Is it time for a mani/pedi?  Call today!
Basically, whatever … (4 comments)

chris hooks realtor: 105 State Street, PennsGrove, NJ 08069 - Affordable Square Footage! - 05/13/11 05:33 PM
105 State Street, PennsGrove, NJ  08069 - Affordable Square Footage!
This bilevle is a unique style of home for the borough of PennsGrove.  The current owners have been quite happy here -- having lived in and upgraded this lovely home for several years. 
They were quite pleased to find this shiny penny when they were shopping for a home, and you just may feel the same way, too!
With it's three bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, lower-level familyroom, detached 2-car garage, beautiful flooring, over-sized & efficient laundryroom and more -- this home has so much to offer you and your family!
Now is … (0 comments)

chris hooks realtor: Today's Real Estate Activities - May 12, 2011 - 05/12/11 08:42 AM
Today's Real Estate Activities - May 12, 2011
And the word of the day is:  SIGNS!
Or more specifically dirty signs.....
In these times of longer marketing times, the Real Estate signs need a little attention now-and-again.  Today's maintainance was pretty easy.  As I stood out in the front lawn with the paper towels and Windex, I realized - yet again - how fortunate Realtors are to not be tied to a desk all day.  Some may think that it isn't so great to have to clean the dirt off of a sign.....and it really isn't when you think about it.
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chris hooks realtor: Today's Real Estate Activities - April 5, 2011 - 04/05/11 03:02 PM
Today's Real Estate Activities - April 5, 2011
And The Word of The Day is:
Price Reductions!
Okay -- Okay -- I know -- that's two words.
 Overwhelmingly, new prices  were today's big story.
18 Front Street, LAC Township is now priced at $129,900 (down $5,000)
105 State , PennsGrove is now priced at $132,000 (down $3,000)
41 Harding Ave, Pennsville is now priced at $94,000 (down $2,000)
259 N. River Drive, Pennsville is now priced at $376,000 (down $10,000)
60 S. Hook Road, Pennsville is working on a new number, too.  Details to follow.......
I think it is so important to keep … (4 comments)