Providing First Class Service is Not an Accident - 09/20/11 12:36 PM
A profound quote from the man who founded Marriot Corporation, brought to you by wonderful Lou Ludwig. And it's true, the little things make the big things happen effortlessly. In an era when customer service has waned. When you pay attention to the details, you really stand out.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
 
Providing First Class Service is Not an Accident
“It’s the little things that make
the big things possible,
only close attention to the fine details
of any operation makes
the operation first class.”
J. Willard Marriott, founder … (9 comments)

America's Most Horrifying Hotel (and haunted hayride) : THE BATES MOTEL Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 09/20/11 12:31 PM
Hold onto your computer chair, turn up your speakers and prepare to feel your heart beat faster! It's back.

America's Most Horrifying Hotel (and haunted hayride) : THE BATES MOTEL  Gradyville, PA 
 
Rated the best Haunted Attraction in America by Hauntworld.com . To celebrate we are offering a 25% discount on all V.I.P. passes and Combo tickets. Click here to get the discount  
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Carrot by any other color is still a carrot - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 09/19/11 05:11 PM
 
I admit it. Until this weekend, I had only eaten orange carrots. My world  has changed after enjoying yellow carrots from the Winterthur Farm Stand.
This sent this inquiring mind to the Carrot World Musem devoted to promoting the power of carrots, and yes, there you will find that  - in all their many, splendorous color, carrots are magnificent (except for that murky period in the Middle Ages) 
If you are like me, and are confused about the color of carrots, know that we are not alone.Even the most authoratative carrot author-experts are not reliable.
Carrots-- as I knew … (8 comments)

SIW Vegetables at Winterthur Farm Stand - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, DE & PA - 09/19/11 03:49 PM
I've long enjoyed produce from H. G. Haskell's SIW Vegetables alongside Route 100 and the Brandywine River, but the discovery of some yummy yellow tomatoes (less acid) at the Winterthur Farm Stand last weekend was a great surprise. For those New to the area, the address is below, and remember, we often have at least 3 names for the same street so don't get discouraged (in this case, Creek Rd, Route 100 are the same)
So were some yellow carrots and some long (not short and fat) beets from another grower.
It just takes good to support local agriculture and … (1 comments)

Today is Your Day - 09/19/11 02:54 PM
Lou Ludwig's quotes are a great way to start the day and this one starts the week off right with some wisdom from Mother Teresa, definitely one woman I admire. Enjoy the next moment.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
Today is Your Day
“Yesterday is gone.
Tomorrow has yet to come.
We have only today.
Let us begin.”
Mother Teresa, humanitarian   
 
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
 
Today is your day
 
Today is a precious resource a one of a … (4 comments)

Buying an AC system in the fall? Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 09/19/11 02:34 PM
 
As the leaves begin to turn and the nights cool off, the furthest thing from my mind is buying a new air conditioning system. HVAC friends tell me it is THE BEST time to buy as things slow down for them and that makes perfect sense. Not only can you get an AC system installed quickly, but possibly get quite a savings .
Some contractors may knock anywhere from 10 to 20% off the total cost of the installation during the winter months. Considering that most central air systems can cost between $5,000 and $15,000, you will save literally thousands … (5 comments)

Home seller's Etiquette - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate PA & DE - 09/18/11 07:57 AM
Your house is on the market and you feel, well, exposed. Understood, you open the door to potential buyers, some more desirable than others. There is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a sticky situation, alert your agent so he or she can address and remedy the problem. The aggressive agentWhen your agent puts your house on the market, typically all promotional materials state clearly that your agent is the primary contact for buyers and buyers' agents. However, sometimes a buyer's agent will contact a seller directly to try to … (6 comments)

Price your home to make a profit - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real EState. , PA & DE - 09/18/11 07:46 AM
For whatever reasons, this simple truth is often hard for sellers to understand.
The list price established  for your home greatly impacts whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market.
Perhaps because sellers cannot be objective, this is a difficult concept to grasp and it makes it essential to have a realtor who knows the local market guide Why?Why?
Time. Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many factors influence the outcome, perhaps time is the biggest determinant in whether or … (5 comments)

Win $10,000 in the Matt Fetick Amazing Home Race - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 09/13/11 04:50 PM
Have fun on a scavenger hunt visiting pen open houses in West Chester, PA on Saturday, October 8 and win $10,000 grand prize or $1000 gift cards to IKEA. Get clues texted to you on your handheld device.
It's the MATT FETICK AMAZING HOME RACE starting in Marshall Park, with food and fun, Partners include Rose Stancato of Prime Lending,  93.3 WMMR Radio,
NO entry fee or gimmick! Spend the money however you want.
Register now to get a head start. Enter on your own or as a time               jroosevelt@kw.com
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OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 9/11 1-3 p.m 124 Knoxlyn Farm Dr - Kennett Square - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams Real Estate, PA & DE - 09/09/11 06:11 AM
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Whether you're headed to Kennett Square's Mushroom Festival (look us up at our MATT FETICK AMAZING HOME RACE boooth) or to Wilmington's Brandywine Arts Festival, check out this beautiful 5 bedroom home in Knoxlyn Farms. Located on one spectacular lot, and as comfortable as it is elegant, here's a home with a floor plan you'll fall in love with.
Stop by the open house hosted by Keller Williamsagent Cathy Rock, Sunday, September 11, 1-3 p.m
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Your favorite umbrella moment? - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 09/07/11 07:05 AM
Thanks to the Chinese the parasol, originally used by women to protect themselves from the sun, morphed into the present day umbrella. Waterproofing came in the form of lacquered or waxed paper parasols.
Importantly   :) the umbrella has been an important prop in the movies. Heroines and villains have used it to dance, fly, kill people and ...you name it
In the 1500s women in the West popularized the umbrella's use for rain. It wasn't until Persian traveler and writer, Jonas Hanway (1712-86),  publicly used an umbrella that it was use among men. English gentleman often referred to their umbrellas as … (9 comments)

51st annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts - September 10 & 11 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 09/02/11 08:32 AM
The 51st annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts (BFA), featuring 275 artists, craftspeople, photographers, and jewelers, as well as expanded food offerings, is set for Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th on the banks of the Brandywine River in Wilmington, DE.
Sunshine Artist, the largest magazine/website covering the arts and crafts field, calls the BFA one of the largest outdoor art shows on the east coast. Exhibitors from 15 states will participate in this peer-juried show. 
“Everything is one-of-a-kind, original artwork,” says Barry Schlecker, executive producer. “And we have items for everyone’s budget from less than $100 to into … (2 comments)

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks at Longwood Gardens - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE - 09/01/11 02:43 PM
 Longwood Gardens offers  spectacular fireworks and fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable. Enjoy an evening of American music classics with Summer Pops featuring the music of Leroy Anderson. Fountains and fireworks dance to Anderson’s most loved works, including Blue Tango, The Syncopated Clock, Promenade, Sleigh Ride and our fantastic finale, Home Stretch.Guests may reserve a space in the Gardens after 3:00 pm.
 For the best viewing experience, guests are encouraged to bring a lightweight folding chair or rental chairs can be purchased for $5 each while supplies last. In our efforts to create the best Fireworks and Fountains experience … (8 comments)

Master The Fundamentals - 09/01/11 02:16 PM
Lou Ludwig's thoughts today are based on a quote from John Rohn, reminding us to  master the fundamentals.
 There is nothing like the "beginner's mind," which embraces this concept. We can become closed and think we "know it all" as experience grows. Always a good idea to go back to basics and learn them well.   jroosevelt@kw.com
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
    
Motivational Power Quote
 
Master The Fundamentals
“Success is neither magical nor mysterious.
Success is the natural consequence
of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.”
Jim Rohn, author, motivational expert
 
 
As … (1 comments)

 
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