gloucester county realtor: Tax advantages you can get when you buy a home - 01/22/09 01:21 PM
Tax deductions are considered write-offs. These are the government's way of rewarding taxpayers for investing in Real Estate. There are plenty of write-offs allowed by the IRS, many of which people often forget. I must advise you to consult a tax professional about the details, limitations, and restrictions on these deductions, but
(0 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/24/08 03:03 PM
On Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving and I hope your holiday is filled with the joy an love of family and friendship!
There is no better time for me to express how grateful I am for the continued support and dedication from my clients and for them referring me to all their family and
(1 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: A new office, and even better service... - 09/08/08 01:04 PM
This week a move to a new office is bringing a whole new breed of service to my clients with new and innovative techniques that I have recently implemented as well as the support of a terrific office. I am excited to announce that I am now with Prudential Fox and
(3 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Why isn’t your house on the market if you want to sell it? - 04/30/08 10:57 AM
Many sellers have decided to pull their homes off the market because they think they better wait out the slow market and stay in their home a little longer. I have heard this many times, they fear that they will not get what their home is worth, and negotiating too low
(2 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Is it OK to hitch-hike at a showing? - 03/17/08 10:19 AM
It's a beautiful day, as I drive up to a home in a well sought after development. My buyer and I look at the home from the sidewalk when someone pulls up and starts to ask questions about the house. I excuse myself from my client and answer a couple of
(94 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: New Jersey Real Estate Transfer Tax - 03/13/08 09:24 AM
When sellers in the state of New Jersey decide to sell their home, at the closing table they will be charged a tax by the state of New Jersey. The tax is paid from the seller's proceeds and is calculated based on the amount of consideration (a.k.a. the selling price) received.
(9 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: The housing market is improving in the Philadelphia area according to ABC News... - 03/10/08 09:58 AM
This morning's financial outlook report on ABC News was one that I have been waiting to hear. They reported (finally) what I have been witnessing and others are proudly and happily talking about in the industry. It was such a great thing to hear the broadcast (even if it was only
(7 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: What is the value of offering a home warranty? - 03/07/08 07:36 PM
Home warranties are basically insurance policies that can be purchased upon a closing of a home that will protect the buyer for the first year after they buy a house. They cover various different things depending on the warranty, but basically they cover the buyer for any unexpected repairs that could
(4 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Are the Buyers Qualified? EVERYONE who goes through your house should be!! - 03/06/08 12:34 PM
When deciding to sell your house, either you or your agent will want to quickly weed out potential buyers who cannot really afford to purchase your home. Make sure that no one is randomly scheduling appointments for buyers that have not be pre-qualified for a mortgage or provided proof of funding.
(6 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Gloucester County New Jersey Home Sale Statistics for February 2008 - 03/05/08 10:32 AM
The market statistics taken from the Real Estate Multiple Listing System used in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are showing some wonderful statistics for home buyers, and things are not so bad for home sellers either.
It is true that buyers are looking for a good deal~ but aren't they always? They
(0 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Selling your house with a Realtor (R) - 03/05/08 08:34 AM
How do you decide who will help you sell your house? You can ask friends and neighbors for recommendations, you can search the web to find someone that stands out, you can also drive around and see who is listing other houses in your neighborhood/area. You should talk to several agents before picking the one
(2 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Does doing a home inspection open the door to re-negotiate the entire deal? - 02/25/08 09:42 AM
Negotiating a price on a house and signing the agreement is no longer putting an end to the negotiations. When I first started in Real Estate, it was much simpler... Sellers and Buyers come to a "meeting of the minds" on price and terms to sell a house, they sign on the
(14 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Is your agent a "Buyer's Agent," "Seller's Agent," "Disclosed Dual Agent," or a "Transaction Broker"... In New Jersey it's important to know! - 02/25/08 09:03 AM
It is the law in the State of NJ that all Real Estate Licensees are required to disclose how they intend to work with Buyers and Sellers in a Real Estate Transaction. This Disclosure is to be distributed to all potential buyers and sellers before any business is conducted. If someone is
(0 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Do other agents like 'your' agent? - 02/25/08 07:54 AM
When trying to sell your home, I am sure you are going to interview several agents if you don't have one that you know and like. I am also sure each and every agent that you meet will show up on your doorstep with a giant smile and warm attitude... after-all,
(13 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: My house didn't sell... it's their fault!! - 02/20/08 12:27 PM
"When you point your finger at someone... take a look at how many are pointing right back at you." I hope I don't sound negative in this post, but there are so many agents that I know that are good, hard working agents and they are losing listings right now because someone
(14 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: How do you describe your listing/house? - 02/11/08 07:31 AM
Do you list features of your house or listing to attract buyers or do you set the mood for the buyers to FEEL the home? All too often when you look through the lists of homes that sat on the market and didn't sell, this is what you see...
"55 or
(12 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: How do others view your house? - 02/07/08 08:34 AM
You may think you know how others view your house, but here's something that might just make you take another look! Not everyone gets the same impression of your property, and this is an extreme exaggeration, and meant to be a joke, but it's true in many ways! Your House As Seen
(2 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Will the recent interest rate reductions help Gloucester County homes sell? - 02/05/08 08:34 AM
As the devistating news reports continue to state how bad the Real Estate market is, the government is trying to turn things around. We have seen a change in interest rates over the last couple of weeks due to the Feds reducing rates by 75 then another 50 percentage points recently. This is more
(0 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Quick Clean up Tips for those last minute showings.... - 01/07/08 11:35 AM
Before I give you what is a quick, easy run through your house that you can do in a matter of a few minutes, keep in mind, your house needs to be thoroughly cleaned regularly. This is not a cleaning solution, simply a solution to prepare for those agents who did
(2 comments)
|
gloucester county realtor: Gloucester County home sale statistics for 2007 - 01/02/08 01:30 PM
The news reporters continue to report how bad the Real Estate market is. If you look at the market statistics taken from the Real Estate Multiple Listing System used in Gloucester County, New Jersey, you will realize that the reports are not entirely accurate. News reporters always seem to focus on
(0 comments)
|