If you want referrals, make it easy for others! - 04/27/07 01:38 PM
In an effort to make it easier for other agents to send me referrals, both within Coldwell Banker or other companys, nationally or internationally, I created referral forms in PDF format that can be downloaded, filled out and faxed to me by my toll-free fax number!  I even filled out the destination section to take all the guess work out.  If your office has forms, just take one, fill it out and neatly scan it or recreate it in word, then save it as a PDF and upload it for easy use on the web.http://janehaas.com/downloads/referral.pdfand http://janehaas.com/downloads/InterofficeReferralForm1.pdf  for interoffice referrals within Coldwell … (9 comments)

What is there to do in Middletown, NJ - where you can meet people and make friends? - 04/26/07 04:12 PM
Well, a lot of people may mention parks, beaches, etc... but when you work a lot and really just want to get out and have a nice, relaxing time, meeting new people - maybe you play an instrument and just want ot jam with other musicians?  Where would you go to do all this?  Sunday Nights in Red Bank you will find a very talented group of musicians who participate in the Open Jam at Red, located on Broad Street in Red Bank.  It's a very freindly atmosphere where you can talk music and people enthusiastically respond.  If you play, find … (3 comments)

Cakes with liquor flavors! - 04/25/07 09:05 PM
KAHLUA BUNDT CAKE1 pkg. sour cream devils food cake mix3/4 c. oil1 (16 oz.) tub sour cream1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips4 eggs1/3 c. kahlua1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant puddingMix together above ingredients. Pour into greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CAKE1 c. nuts1 pkg. yellow cake mix1 (3 oz.) pkg. Jello instant vanilla pudding4 eggs1/2 c. cold water1/2 c. oil1/2 c. Bailey's Irish CreamPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a tube or bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts on the bottom of pan. Combine the rest of the ingredients. Pour over nuts. Bake 1 … (2 comments)

Cold Oven Pound Cake with fresh berry topping! - 04/25/07 08:46 PM
Cold Oven Pound Cake
2 sticks butter1/2 c. shortening3 c. sugar3 c. plain flour1 c. milk5 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. lemon extract
Cream butter and sugar and Crisco together well. Add eggs one at a time; add flavorings. Add milk alternating with flour (beginning and ending with flour). Set into cold oven and set temperature on 275 degrees. Bake for 1 1/2 hours (test for doneness) turning oven up no higher than 300 degrees.
Now, you can slice this one inch thin and top with summer berries soaked in Agava - ummmmmmm, maybe add a lil dallop of whipped cream! 
Great refreshing snack … (1 comments)

A list of ailing & defunct lenders, and a website... Buyers & Sellers beware? - 04/25/07 12:36 AM
Has anyone seen this site?  It's pretty much an eye-opener, how many companies have gone out of business and how many are ailing...http://lenderimplode.com/ Think of all the ways this effects current buyers and sellers...  Watch out which companies buyers have pre-approval letters from!  How many of you have had to answer questions from buyers and sellers about the current delimma the lenders have created?  Those of you in the mortgage industry, what advice to you give to your customers when they have questions, or doubts & nervousness, about various lenders now?  How can this negative be turned to a positive?Below is … (6 comments)

Buyer in the Box - 04/23/07 02:50 AM
How many of you have had buyers who contact you online, never want to talk on the phone, love to get listings emailed to them, but never seem to want to go out to look at the houses?  I've had a few of those, and I have to tell you - it's as bad as dating!  HAHA  After a while, you just figure, ah, they just want to look online, chat with agents, and aren't going to do anything.  Harmless Buyer in the Box.  But what's funny is, I actually started having wacky dreams about these buyers being internet based robots!  … (16 comments)

ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH DRESSING - 04/22/07 06:54 PM
Another great recipe for Broker's open houses!  Also posted in the group: Brokers Open House RecipesANTIPASTO SALAD WITH DRESSING ANTIPASTO SALAD:
1 (16 oz.) can artichoke hearts (drained and sliced)1 c. celery, diced1 stick pepperoni, diced1 c. provolone, diced1/2 c. Mozzarella cheese, diced1/2 c. red onion, diced1/2 c. pitted black olives1 pt. cherry tomatoes1 each green and yellow pepper, cut into thin wedges1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chick peas (drained)1/2 c. stuffed green olives1 (16 oz.) can cannelloni beansAntipasto dressingSliced Italian bread
Toss all ingredients (except dressing) in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss. Transfer all to a large bowl. … (7 comments)

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD - 04/22/07 06:51 PM
ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD 4 breaded chicken breast fillets1 romaine heart1 1/2 c. coleslaw mix (or finely shredded cabbage)1/3 c. toasted almond slivers or slices (blanched almonds)1/2 c. chow mein noodles
Dressing:
1/3 c. vinegar1/2 c. sugar3/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. dry mustard1 tsp. horseradish1/4 c. spanish onion, diced1 c. canola oil
Cook chicken fillets as directed.
To make dressing, combine everything but the oil in a blender of food processor and process until liquified.
Continue to blend and slowly drizzle in the oil until blended.
To be really authentic, make coleslaw with the cabbage and the dressing first and top it with … (2 comments)

Cold Pasta Salad & Vinaigrette - 04/22/07 06:48 PM
COLD PASTA SALAD 1 lb. pasta, cooked & drained1 cup Italian salad dressing or vinaigrette1 tablespoon Salad Supreme seasoning3 tomatoes, chopped2 cucumbers, chopped1 1/2 red onions, chopped2 green peppers, chopped
Combine all above ingredients into a very large bowl and marinate overnight. Put a lid over your bowl. Serve cold.
VINAIGRETTE 
1/2 tsp salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar 3 tbsp. cider vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbsp. gherkins, finely chopped1 tbsp. green pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp scallions, finely chopped 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped … (2 comments)

2 Homes in Riggins, Idaho for sale for $293,000 and $160,000 (Posting for a freind) - 04/18/07 11:02 AM
Posting this to help spread the word for a freind - they have 2 houses for sale in Idaho, these are the listings...If you have anyone, have them contact http://www.heathrealty.com/ Heath Realty at Box 398, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-3322 - e-mail: vheath@frontiernet.net, Toll Free: 1-877-628-3300Both house photos are on http://www.heathrealty.com/residential/index.html as R-87 and R-90.  They are not on realtor.com or anything, so that's why i'm trying to help out as much as I can on here! ;)  … (4 comments)

Crunchy Brittle bars - DELICIOUS! - 04/16/07 02:54 PM
Crunchy Brittle bars - DELICIOUS!Prep time is about 10 Minutes
35 Saltine Crackers½ Cup (1 stick) butter or margarine½ Cup firmly backed light brown sugar1 pkg Bakers Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, chopped1 Cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place crackers in a single layer on foil-lined 15x10 inch baking pan.
Heat butter and sugar in saucepan on medium-high heat until butter is melted and misture is well blended.  Bring to a boil.  Boil 3 minutes without stirring, then spread over crackers.
Bake for 7 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with chopped chocolate, let stand 5 minutes.  Spread melted chocolate evenly over ingredients in pan; sprinkle with … (0 comments)

Outrageous Brownies - 04/16/07 02:45 PM
Outrageous Brownies
1 pound unsalted butter
1-pound semisweet chocolate chips -- (2 2/3 cups)
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips -- (2 cups)
6 ounces bitter chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2-tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
1-tablespoon baking powder
1-teaspoon salt
3-cups walnuts -- chopped
Preheat oven to 350F.   Butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1 inch baking sheet  (if your pan is smaller, use it, and adjust baking time, it will work, as long as you do not over bake the brownies)
Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the bitter chocolate in a medium bowl … (1 comments)

Delicious and easy Key Lime Pie - 04/16/07 02:42 PM
Key Lime Pie
Crust: 1 1/4 c Graham cracker crumbs 2 T granulated sugar 1/3 c butter, melted and cooled
With fork, mix sugar into crumbs.  Add melted butter and combine until well mixed.  Press onto the bottom and sides of a 9" pie tin.
Bake the shell in the middle of a 375 degrees F. oven for 7 minutes.
Cool on a rack and chill
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Filling: 14 oz. can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 3 large egg yolks 1 generous t grated Key Lime rind 1/4 c + 1 t fresh Key Lime juice … (3 comments)

Dessert Quickies! - 04/16/07 02:37 PM
Dessert Quickies!
Under 30 hour to make and no bake!
Mousse Cups
All can be used with either chocolate cups (recipe below) or puff pastry cups
Chocolate Raspberry
1 package chocolate mousse mix made as directed, then refrigerated about 15 minutes before using
Melt 1 bar Cadbury dark chocolate and spoon just a thin layer in bottom of cups
Microwave on defrost for 30 seconds glass jar of Raspberry Preserves.  Dot half a teaspoon of raspberry preserves over chocolate layer.
Put chocolate mousse in pastry bag and pipe over the chocolate and raspberry layers - over fill slightly!
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, or freeze for 30 minutes.
Chocolate Mint … (0 comments)

Edible Garden - veggies with great presentation... - 04/16/07 02:35 PM
Edible Garden
Find a basket that could look like a small window box
Insert floral foam in bottom tightly
Cut a flat of wheat grass (available at some health food stores, just call around) to fit basket and line basket with it (sometimes I use Kale cut in half and placed in a round basket, secure with two strips of floral tape criss crossed)
Mist with water and store in refrigerator until ready
Here is where you get creative!
Soak long wooden skewers in warm water for 15 minutes before inserting fruits/veggies on them to prevent splintering
Place veggies or fruit on long wooden skewers.  Skewers can … (1 comments)

Honey Shortbread - 04/16/07 02:32 PM
Honey Shortbread
1 c Butter1/3 c Honey1 tsp Vanilla2-1/2 c Flour
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, honey and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (if dough becomes to stiff, knead in remaining flour by hand).
Pat dough into shortbread mold or ungreased 9-inch cast-iron skillet.  Score surface of dough with knife, dividing into 24 wedges. With fork, prick deeply into score marks. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until very lightly browned. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove shortbread … (0 comments)

Sugar Free Cheese Cake - 04/16/07 02:31 PM
This is a great one for times when it seems that everyone is dieting, usually just before Spring/Summer!
Sugar Free Cheese Cake
Ingredients
•         16 ounces of cream cheese •         12 packets of sugar substitute or to taste •         2 cups of heavy cream, whipped •         1 tsp vanilla extract or lemon extract•         Optional: No-sugar fruit spread and/or sliced fruit
With a mixer, blend the cream cheese and sugar substitute well. Fold in the whipped cream carefully until well blended.
Line a pie plate with waxed paper or plastic wrap and pour the mixture into it. Refrigerate for at least two hours. When you … (0 comments)

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - 04/16/07 02:22 PM
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
In small bowl combine:
2 c oatmeal2t baking soda½ t salt1 c all purpose flour
In large bowl cream:
1 Stick (1 cup) butter flavor Crisco1 Cup Chunky Peanut Butter1 c brown sugar¾ c sugar2 eggs1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (I almost always use Madagascar vanilla - they always have it at Williams Sonoma, but can use the regular)1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
- Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed ingredients.  It will be very thick.  Fold in chocolate chips.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough and place on ungreased cookie sheets, and then lightly press with spoon to flatten.  Bake … (0 comments)

Mexican Smothered Chicken - 04/16/07 02:19 PM
Jane's Mexican Smothered Chicken
*4 chicken breasts, cooked with quesadilla mix and salsa (mild, medium or spicy - whichever you prefer) - shred mixture and coolShredded Mexican cheeseSour cream8-inch flour tortillasRefried beans
In an 8-inch spring form pan, layer tortillas with chicken mixture, cheese, sour cream and black beans. Top layer should be sour cream then cheese (I dot some salsa on it too).
Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes until cheese it bubble and lightly browned.
*You can also use olives, chilies, corn, rice, guacamole, and you can replace chicken with beef or flank steak cooked with onions and beef quesadilla mix and … (5 comments)

Chocolate-Espresso Chip Cookies - 04/16/07 02:17 PM
Jane's Chocolate Chip Cookies!
•            2 Cups Butter
•            2 Cups Sugar
•            2 Cups Brown Sugar
•            4 Eggs
•            2 tsp. Vanilla
•            2 tsp Maple Flavoring
•            4 Cups Flour
•            ** 5 Cups Blended Oatmeal
•            2 tsp. Baking Soda
•            2 tsp. Baking Powder
•            1 tsp. Salt
•            1 8 oz. Espresso chocolate bar from Paul Newman, shredded
•            24 oz. chocolate chips - I use one 12 oz bag of milk chocolate and one 12 oz bag semi-sweet
•            3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)
** Measure oatmeal and blend in a blender to a fine powder.
Cream the butter and both sugars.  Add eggs and Vanilla & Maple … (2 comments)

More Broker's Open House Treats! (you'll get hungry reading this!) - 04/16/07 01:47 PM
More brokers open house recipes!Sugar Free Cheese Cake
  
Ingredients
•         16 ounces of cream cheese •         12 packets of sugar substitute or to taste •         2 cups of heavy cream, whipped •         1 tsp vanilla extract or lemon extract•         Optional: No-sugar fruit spread and/or sliced fruit
With a mixer, blend the cream cheese and sugar substitute well. Fold in the whipped cream carefully until well blended.
Line a pie plate with waxed paper or plastic wrap and pour the mixture into it. Refrigerate for at least two hours. When you are ready to serve, place a serving plate on the top of the … (5 comments)

Digital Image Tips: - 04/16/07 01:40 PM
Digital Image Tips:
Understanding image resolution is the key to good images. Here are a few rules to help you get the best image quality you can.
1. Digital images are made up of pixels
Think of image resolution as the density of pixels in your image. The more dense it is, the better quality image you will have at larger sizes. The less dense it is, the poorer the image will look at larger sizes.
2. Resolution is often expressed as pixels per inch (PPI)
These numbers look like this; 640x480, or 1024x768, and they refer to how many pixels are … (16 comments)

Jane's Most Commonly Used Keyboard Short Cut Cheat Sheet! - 04/16/07 01:34 PM
 
Jane's Most Commonly Used Keyboard Short Cut Cheat Sheet!
Everyone who knows me knows how quickly I wiz around on the computer - these shortcuts are a key reason why - pun intended!  ;)  These will work with most programs, as they are generic keyboard shortcuts for Windows.
(Bolded commands are most commonly used) 
… (6 comments)

Tips for preparing a home for a photo shoot and/or virtual tour - 04/16/07 01:28 PM
I have photographed over 1500 homes and created hundreds of virtual tours.  This is a basic list of what home owners REALLY need to know BEFORE a home is photographed!  Preparation is key to great photos!  These same times can be used for Open Houses as well!
Enjoy!
Tips for preparing your home for a photo shoot and/or virtual tour
Preparing your home for a photo shoot is very similar to preparing your home for an open house, but
you only have to do it once. The photo shoot is an opportunity to show your house at its best, so put
on your sales and marketing … (9 comments)

What do you REALLY do for your clients??? I mean REALLY.... - 04/15/07 02:22 AM
Do you make a list of all the things you do for your clients, whether buyers or sellers - or make a full list of how much money you actually spend on every little thing you do?  Sit down and really think about this - next time you go for a listing appointment, you will remember your self worth - not to mention you can make a list to show your clients how much work you actually do!  They may offer you more! lol   I have a list started, do you have anything to add to it?This is my list for … (26 comments)

Some Monmouth County Borough Halls - 04/15/07 12:33 AM
Borough Halls
Borough of Atlantic Highlands
100 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Telephone: (732)291-1444
http://www.ahnj.com
Township of Colts Neck
124 Cedar Dr, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
Telephone: (732)462-5470
http://www.colts-neck.nj.us/
Borough of Fair Haven
748 River Rd Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Telephone: (732)747-0241
http://www.fair-haven.com/
Borough of Highlands
171 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Telephone: (732)872-1224
http://www.highlandsnj.com
Township of Holmdel
PO Box 410, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Telephone: (732)946-4330
www.holmdeltownship.com
Borough of Little Silver
480 Prospect Ave, Little Silver, NJ 07739
Telephone: (732)842-2400
Township of Middletown
One Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748
Telephone: (732)615-2000
www.middletownnj.org  
Borough of Monmouth Beach
22 Beach Rd, Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
Telephone: (732)229-2204
Borough of Red Bank
PO Box 868, 90 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Telephone: (732)530-2740.
http://www.redbanknj.org
Borough … (0 comments)

Monmouth County Informative Links - 04/15/07 12:28 AM
Train & Bus Schedules:
NJ Transit : http://www.njtransit.com
Academy: http://www.academybus.com/
Ferries:
SeaStreak: http://seastreak.com
NY Waterway: http://www.nywaterway.com
Area Information:
Monmouth County: http://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/
Atlantic Highlands: http://www.ahnj.com/ahnj
Colts Neck: http://colts-neck.nj.us/ 
Eatontown: http://www.eatontownnj.com
Fair Haven: http://www.fairhavennj.org/
Highlands: http://www.highlandsnj.com/
Holmdel: http://www.holmdeltownship-nj.com/
Keansburg: http://www.keansburgboro.com/
Keyport: http://www.keyportonline.com/
Middletown Twp: http://www.middletownnj.org/
Ocean Twp: www.oceantwp.org Oceanport: http://www.oceanportboro.com/
Red Bank: http://www.redbanknj.org
Rumson: http://www.rumson-nj.com/
Sea Bright: http://www.seabrightnj.org
Shrewsbury: http://www.shrewsburyboro.com/
Tinton Falls: http://www.tintonfalls.com/
Union Beach: http://www.unionbeach.net/
Make new friends & network!
New Jersey Young Professionals: http://njyp.org
New Jersey Newcomers Clubs: http://www.newcomersclub.com/nj.html
Monmouth County Arts Council: http://www.monmouthartscouncil.org/
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org/
… (0 comments)

Monmouth County area bars and pubs - 04/15/07 12:24 AM
Atlantic Highlands:
Copper Canyon First Ave 732-291-8844
The Lounge at Blue Bay Inn, First Ave
Harborside Grill 40 1st Ave, (732) 291-0066
B Julias Restaurant 91 1st Ave - (732) 872-1007
Highlands
Claddagh 297 Bay Ave (732) 291-0099
Windansea 56 Shrewsbury Ave (732) 872-2266
The Sugar Shack 23 Bay Ave (732) 872-7000
Long Branch:
The Brighton Bar, 121 Brighton Avenue (732) 222-9684
The Metro, Long Branch (732) 229-9186
Celtic Cottage Pub, 608 2nd Ave, 732-229-2123
Brighton Bar, 121 Brighton Ave, 732-229-9676
Ron's West End Pub 103 W End Ave, (732) 229-7611
Nip & Tuck Bar 23 Norwood Ave, (732) 222-0023
Mix Bar & Lounge 71 Brighton Ave, (732) 923-9100
Middletown:
Applebee's, 1183 Hwy 35 (Pathmark shopping … (0 comments)

Monmouth County area Radio Stations - 04/15/07 12:22 AM
WYGG 88.1 FM Asbury Park, Ethnic
WMCX 88.9 FM Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Phone College
WSOU 89.5 FM South Orange, NJ - Alternative/Rock
WRDR 89.7 FM Bible Teaching Radio & Christian Worship Music Freehold Twp, NJ Religious
WBJB 90.5 FM Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ Public Radio
WXRK 92.3 FM Great Rock Period! NYC, NY - New Rock - "K-Rock"
WJLK 94.3 FM 94.3 The Point-Best Variety of the 80s 90s & Today Asbury Park, NJ Hot AC
WPLJ 95.5 FM New York City, NY - Hot AC - "'PLJ"
WRAT 95.9 FM Belmar, NJ - Rock - "The Rat"
WQHT 97.1 FM New York City, … (0 comments)

Monmouth County Area Marinas - 04/15/07 12:20 AM
Leonardo State Marina, 102 Concord Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737, 732-291-1333 Atl Hlnds Mun Marina, 2 Simon Lk Dr, Atl Hlnds, NJ 07716 732-291-1670
Skipper's Shop, 35 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 732-872-0367 Gateway Marina, 34 Bay Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 732-291-4440
Bahrs Landing Marina, 2 Bay Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 732-291-9554 Sandy Hook Bay Marina, One Willow St , Highlands, NJ 07732 732-872-1511
Captain's Cove Marina, 2 Washington Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-290-1000 Marina on the Bay, 1 Marina Bay Ct, Highlands, NJ 07732 732-872-9300
Twin Lights Marina, 52 Shrewsbury Ave, Highlands, NJ 07032 732-872-7200 Oceanview Marina, 270 Ocean … (0 comments)

Easily search for homes in Monmouth County, take a tour and print out info! - 04/11/07 03:33 PM
I was brought up in Middletown Township, NJ, lived in California, Connecticut and New York City - and I always came back to Monmouth County because I missed it so much!  There is so much to do in this area, from boating, scuba diving (i'm PADI Certified!), to hiking, horseback riding and more!  We have tons of great restaurants, shopping centers, a great nightlife, movies... so many things for kids, seniors and adults to do!  The Monmouth County Parks & Recreation have great programs for everyone, which includes day trips to broadway shows & Atlantic City, to tennis, kickboxing and yoga classes, … (0 comments)

Useful Tips from the Gadget Girl! - 04/11/07 02:38 PM
Go go Gadget!  Useful tips for everyone!  FREE Programs that are great too! Lately, there have been some nasty viruses, spyware, adware and other malicious web-based trixters that are annoying, to say the least!  They slow down your computer, can do crazy things like render your cd burner useless, or try installing things you really do not want installed.  Having been through 3 bad viruses that attacked my laptop, wreaking havoc on installing new programs and burning cds, I got into the habit of updating my virus software daily - but not only that, I dump my temp internet files and … (54 comments)

What triggers buying behavior? - 04/10/07 08:27 PM
You've got your impulse buyers - i've had those, they love to make offers and write contracts - but... sometimes they pull out of the deal before the end of the attorney review.  Ugh.    Sometimes you take them out for a month to see tons of houses... then you get that call one Sunday.. Guess what we did!  All excited they tell you of a house they saw on open house and put a contract on - with the agent hosting that house!  Impulse.  Sometimes they aren't so impulsive, but rather the opposite - they need to know for sure that … (7 comments)

Brokers Open Houses... TREATS! - 04/09/07 06:02 PM
What do you love to serve at Broker's Open Houses?
I love to cook and come up with some great recipes!
I always keep mini philo cups in my freezer for really quick appetizers on the fly. They can be filled with anything from chicken salad and topped with a thin slice of celery; to ice cream topped with whipped cream and a chocolate chip or strawberry slice; one of my favorites is raspberry preserves in the bottom of the cup and dark chocolate mousse topped with a little magic shell (pop in the freezer for a few seconds after adding the magic … (24 comments)

Creating Value when listing a property - 04/08/07 09:20 AM
Things that affect a home's value in a competitive market:
MARKET
Knowledge & Expertise of your RealtorPhotos + real Virtual Tour = ExposureGetting qualified buyers into the homeKnowing your competition and being competitive with themWhat advertising locations works best for the home - (online, offline, open houses, etc)LOCATION
Fixed area, can't move the locationLocation perksLocation downfallsHow do you make the best of the location?CONDITION
Age of homeFeatures and upgradesFirst impressionStaging Thngs that need workPRICE
Number of similar homes for saleNumber of expireds in the past 6 monthsCondition of those similar homesDon't be emotionally attached to the price or homeI hear agents say it all the time … (6 comments)

Area Tour of Monmouth County, New Jersey - 04/07/07 06:43 PM
Monmouth County has so much to offer!  If you are considering moving here, take the area tour, featured in the link below and be sure to download the area information flyer, filled with lots of information on things to do, schools, hospitals, and more!  If you know anyone moving to the area, contact me!  I love referrals and I know a lot of networking groups where they can meet a lot of new local freinds!Take Tour of Monmouth County, New Jersey!  If you would like me to mail you this tour on CD, along with the area newsletter I create, please … (1 comments)

Mistakes, Questions & Conversation Starters with prospects! - 04/05/07 11:33 PM
I am creating a Q&A list for packets to give to buyers and sellers along with my area information newsletter, and I'm trying to make a list of common mistakes and how to avoid them, but first figuring out the mistakes.  Do you see any I missed, that you would add?   I happen to think this is a good way to cover yourself in the long run - after all, informed buyer's and sellers are our best customers! 
I think these could also make some great conversation starters for prospects too!  Ask people what they think are the biggest mistakes and why - it could really … (27 comments)

Your Professional Housing Prediction? The media's mixed signals - 04/05/07 12:37 PM
The REAL Deal - in your neck of the woods!So what do you all predict for the market in your area - both in new homes and resale.  As i'm sure you've noticed, the media seems to change their outlook on a weekly, if not daily basis.  Lenders are getting a little stricter - which i think is a good thing for buyers, considering we've had the highest rate of foreclosures and bankruptcys in years lately.  Also, with prices leveling out - curious how appraisals will go this year!  Our office had a lot of sales and listings, so the market … (3 comments)

Gorgeous Custom Home with Waterviews, Atlantic Highlands, NJ - 04/04/07 11:43 PM
I will be hosting an open house at 95 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Highlands, NJ  07712 on Sunday, April 15th from 1-4PM!Come see this spectular home boasting waterviews from every window of NYC!  Nearby is the ferry to NYC, a great town with restaurants, theaters and more!  You'll want to buy this house in time for the July 4th Fireworks in Atlantic Highlands - A great time for a house-warming party, boasting views of the fireworks from every window, as though the show were just for you!Some photos of this beautiful home to tempt you... … (9 comments)

Staging - it works! Many thanks to Phyllis Pafumi! - 04/04/07 02:08 PM
Just thought I would share with everyone what a difference staging makes in pictures and a virtual tour!BEFORE:http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-8890-354BXC-02AFTER:  http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-7520-MZ664G-03 I'll let you know how it does in showings - this is my mother's listing that I did the photos and virtual tour on.  ;)I'm sure Phyllis can tell you all she did to stage this!  I'll be doing the open house on this property the sunday after easter, can't wait to see the responses - i'm sending an email out to people who saw it in the past to come see it again after being staged!  ;)  … (11 comments)

Do you have a PDA? - 04/02/07 08:55 PM
Okay, trying this again.  I posted something about PDAs and it never posted! lolHow many of you use PDAs and which ones to you use?  I need to get a new one since mine went kapoot, but there are so many out there now, i'm not sure which one to get.  I want to have wifi and bluetooth as well as the ability to upload many photos since I am a photographer, but don't want a phone pda.  Also, how does everyone else utilize their PDAs?  I want the wifi so i can look up listings on the go and check … (23 comments)

 
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