Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner

Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner http://activerain.com/blogs/lprovo marketing advice for home builders, by owner, fsbo, western ma real estate, selling by owner, for sale by owner help, home seller seminars, new listings in Western MA en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/1892271/315-southampton-rd-westhampton-ma-home-in-the-trees-for-sale 315 Southampton Rd. Westhampton, MA home in the trees for sale <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/6/2/3/6/ar128607287863261.jpg" height="266" alt="" width="400" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">Artist, writer, lover of nature or just someone who appreciates the beauty of craftsmanship in a natural setting . . .this home is for you!</p> <p>Check out the Virtual Tour online and call the owner for a private showing.  A home like this doesn't come on the market often.</p> <p>If you're not familiar with Westhampton, it's a beautiful rural community located minutes from downtown Northampton, and new artist haven, Easthampton.  It takes about an hour to get to Bradley International Airport, and Tanglewood and the Berkshires are just over the hill.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=227934&listingtype=1" title="315 Southampton Rd. Westhampton, MA" target="_blank">Full Listing Here</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:37:22 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1892271/315-southampton-rd-westhampton-ma-home-in-the-trees-for-sale http://activerain.com/blogsview/1746407/3-alexis-drive-easthampton-ma-01027-condo-for-sale 3 Alexis Drive, Easthampton, MA 01027 Condo For Sale <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/4/7/ar127923097574895.jpg" height="300" alt="" width="400" style="float: right; margin: 5px; border: 5px solid black;">We are pleased to showcase a home for sale in Harvest Valley, a 55+ condominium community located near the base of Mt. Tom, in Easthampton, just minutes from the center of town, close to <a href="http://www.mountainviewfarmcsa.org" target="_blank">Mountainview Farm</a>  and within easy reach of Northampton, the Connecticut River and Easthampton's <a href="http://www.manhanrailtrail.org" title="Manhan Rail Trail" target="_blank">Manhan Rail Trail</a>.</p> <p>This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has many upgrades and personalizations that make it an excellent value.</p> <p>View the virtual tour online, then call the seller directly to schedule an appointment to see for yourself what your life could be like.  Don't wait too long as this community is highly desirable.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=216888&listingtype=2" title="Harvest Valley Condo for sale by owner" target="_blank">View Listing Now</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:07:22 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1746407/3-alexis-drive-easthampton-ma-01027-condo-for-sale http://activerain.com/blogsview/1716465/home-for-sale-by-owner-7-shepard-drive-holyoke-ma-01040 Home For Sale By Owner: 7 Shepard Drive, Holyoke, MA 01040 <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/3/3/7/ar127773273773387.jpg" height="280" alt="Home For Sale 7 Shepard Drive Holyoke MA 01040" width="415" style="float: right; margin: 5px; border: 5px solid black;">This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch style home is located in the Bemis area, just minutes to Northampton or Springfield. </p> <p>Convenient one floor living with hardwood floors, updated kitchen, living room with fireplace set on a wooded lot.</p> <p>To find out more about this listing, to view more images and to call the home seller directly, please visit our website:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/214367" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/214367</strong></a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:54:47 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1716465/home-for-sale-by-owner-7-shepard-drive-holyoke-ma-01040 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1565106/461-locustfield-rd-east-falmouth-ma-02536-home-for-sale-by-owner 461 Locustfield Rd East Falmouth, MA 02536 Home For Sale By Owner <p><img title="Famouth MA Home For Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/0/6/4/ar126953691246082.jpg" height="267" alt="Home For Sale" width="400" style="margin: 10px; float: left;"> This 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Cape style home is located near Mares Pond and conservation land.  Live the good life near the beach in a quiet wooded setting. Complete with outdoor shower!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=198955&listingtype=1" title="Falmouth MA Home For Sale" target="_blank">View Full Listing </a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:18:03 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1565106/461-locustfield-rd-east-falmouth-ma-02536-home-for-sale-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1565100/461-locustfield-rd-east-falmouth-ma-02536-home-for-sale-by-owner 461 Locustfield Rd East Falmouth, MA 02536 Home For Sale By Owner <p><img title="Famouth MA Home For Sale" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/0/6/4/ar126953691246082.jpg" height="267" alt="Home For Sale" width="400" style="margin: 10px; float: left;"> This 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Cape style home is located near Mares Pond and conservation land.  Live the good life near the beach in a quiet wooded setting. Complete with outdoor shower!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=198955&listingtype=1" title="Falmouth MA Home For Sale" target="_blank">View Full Listing </a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:15:51 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1565100/461-locustfield-rd-east-falmouth-ma-02536-home-for-sale-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1561424/beach-home-for-sale-29-central-avenue-east-falmouth-ma-02536 Beach Home For Sale - 29 Central Avenue East Falmouth, MA 02536 <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/4/0/3/ar126936825430418.jpg" height="200" alt="" width="300" style="float: left; margin: 10px;">Only 2 miles from the beach, located in Falmouth, Massachusetts on beautiful Cape Cod. Full time, vacation or seasonal rental opportunities.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=199236&listingtype=1" target="_blank">View Full Listing</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:24:09 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1561424/beach-home-for-sale-29-central-avenue-east-falmouth-ma-02536 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1552549/12-the-knolls-south-hadley-ma-01075-deck-home-for-sale-by-owner 12 The Knolls, South Hadley MA 01075 - Deck Home For Sale By Owner <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/8/5/7/ar12689151475836.jpg" height="225" alt="" width="300" style="margin: 10px; float: right;">For Sale By Owner:  A <strong>Deck House</strong> (now called “empyrean homes”, maker of the Dwell Home)—a version of a mid-century post and beam home with lots of glass, mahogany trim, porches and decks, attention to energy efficiency, beautifully sited on over five acres of wooded land—within walking distance of Mount Holyoke College.</p> <p>For the full listing and to view more images, <a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=197693&listingtype=1" title="Home For Sale By Owner" target="_blank">link here.</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:05:56 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1552549/12-the-knolls-south-hadley-ma-01075-deck-home-for-sale-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1538960/44-48-number-six-road-leverett-ma-01054-building-lots-for-sale 44 & 48 Number Six Road Leverett, MA 01054 Building Lots For Sale <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/2/0/3/ar126826067030282.jpg" height="212" alt="" width="320" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px; float: right;">Three beautiful building lots for sale in the countryside  -- Located in town of Leverett, close to U-Mass Amherst, these prime lots are ready to go!</p> <p>To view the full listing and see a Photo Gallery, please link <a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/default.asp?f=listing_details&listingid=196524&listingtype=5" title="Lots for sale in Leverett, MA" target="_blank">here.</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:46:14 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1538960/44-48-number-six-road-leverett-ma-01054-building-lots-for-sale http://activerain.com/blogsview/1533539/home-for-sale-by-owner-329-rocky-hill-road-florence-ma-01062-near-northampton Home For Sale By Owner - 329 Rocky Hill Road, Florence, MA 01062 - near Northampton <p>Live<img title="Home For Sale By Owner - Florence MA 01062" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/9/5/6/ar126805259765916.jpg" height="200" alt="" width="300" style="float: right;"> close to Northampton and Smith College in this almost new home located in Florence, Massachusetts.  This 4 bedroom colonial was built in 2004 and is situated on almost 2 acres.  Country living near one of the area's most desirable small towns!<img title="329 Rocky Hill Road, Florence MA 01062" src="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/website/photo_large.asp?photourl=/fsbo_photos/29402/329%20Rocky%20Hill%20Road.jpg" alt=""></p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/196109" title="Home For Sale By Owner - Florence MA" target="_blank">View Full Listing Here.</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:48:16 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1533539/home-for-sale-by-owner-329-rocky-hill-road-florence-ma-01062-near-northampton http://activerain.com/blogsview/1514356/sold-a-home-with-massachusetts-4-sale-by-owner-join-our-facebook-group- Sold a home with Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner? Join our Facebook group! <p><img title="Sold by owner on Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/9/9/4/ar126713169349967.jpg" height="172" alt="" width="300" style="float: right;">Selling by owner doesn't mean you're on your own, at least not when you advertise with Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner.  Since 2002, we've ben helping consumers learn how to sell successfully "by owner ".  We started thinking about ways to celebrate our upcoming birthday in March and wanted to find a way to connect with our previous advertisers. </p> <p>The solution?  We formed a Facebook group called Friends of Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner.  Any past or current home seller is welcome to join the group, share experiences, relate funny stories, reunite with neighbors and friends and help support new homesellers as they embark on the road to financial freedom from paying hefty real estate commissions.</p> <p>To visit our group, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=291944545349" title="Join the Friends of Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">link here</a>.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:10:04 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1514356/sold-a-home-with-massachusetts-4-sale-by-owner-join-our-facebook-group- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1440891/new-listing-46-lotus-ave-west-springfield-ma-4-bedroom-cape-style-home-for-sale-by-owner New Listing: 46 Lotus Ave., West Springfield MA 4 Bedroom Cape-style Home For Sale By Owner <p><img title="West Springfield MA Home For Sale By Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/4/6/7/ar126385830776475.jpg" height="324" alt="" width="432" style="border: 1px solid black; float: left;"><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong>SOLD</strong></p> <p><strong>New Listing!   </strong><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>(West Springfield, MA 01089) </strong></p> <p><strong>$218,000   <br></strong></p> <p>This 4 bedroom, 2 full bath cape-style home is located on a dead end street in a quiet neighborhood. </p> <p><a href="http://www.west-springfield.ma.us/Public_Documents/index" title="West Springfield MA - Municipal" target="_blank">West Springfield MA - Municipal</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.wsps.org/web/" title="West Springfield MA Schools" target="_blank">West Springfield Schools</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thebige.com/" title="The Big E" target="_blank">The Big E</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="This%20beautiful%20Cape%20Cod%20style%20home%20is%201500%20sq.%20feet%20and%20includes%204%20bedrooms%20and%20two%20full%20baths.%20It%20is%20COMPLETELY%20remodeled%20-%20truly%20in%20move%20in%20condition." title="West Springfield MA Home For Sale By Owner" target="_blank"><br></a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:56:57 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1440891/new-listing-46-lotus-ave-west-springfield-ma-4-bedroom-cape-style-home-for-sale-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1438636/selling-your-home-when-you-have-pets-reason-11-to-sell-by-owner Selling Your Home When You Have Pets - Reason #11 To Sell By Owner <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/1/8/6/ar126376738068178.jpg" height="425" alt="" width="318" style="float: right;">I have a good friend who happens to have not one, but four massive german shepherd dogs.  In the interest of full disclosure, I like dogs and have one myself - a goofy, hyper Golden by the name of Haley. My friend's dogs, on the other hand, gave me a few heart-palpitating moments from time to time.  A few years ago Lisa decided to put her house on the market but was worried about how her dogs would handle it.</p> <p>She was right to be concerned. She worried that buyers and their agents might be a bit intimidated (ya think?) at seeing four dogs bounding toward them at the door.  The dogs had never been crated and she couldn't imagine confining them to one room every day just in case a showing occurred.  Boarding was out of the question.  Neighbors were not available to take the dogs on short notice either.  She also knew that the process of moving would be as stressful on them as it was sure to be on their humans.</p> <p>I mentioned to Lisa that she might want to consider selling "by owner", and becoming "the pack leader", so to speak (yes, I watch Cesar Milan religiously).  As the owner of a for-sale-by-owner marketing service, I helped her to strategize a marketing plan that would work for her -- as well as for Zeus and his canine friends.</p> <p>So, if you have pets (dogs in particular), here is what to consider before deciding to hire agent representation vs. selling solo.</p> <ol> <li>How does Fido react when visitors come to your home while you are present?  Is he anxious, fearful, protective, or aggressive?  Does he bark, jump up to greet or otherwise show instability?</li> <li>Could Fido potentially cause a buyer to be uncomfortable or fearful? Would his presence distract a buyer from their mission?</li> <li>Would a real estate agent avoid your home due to an unpredictable pet's possible presence?</li> <li>What if Fido caused physical harm to someone?  Would you be at risk for a costly lawsuit?</li> <li>Do you know how Fido would react if you weren't home?  Would he become protective of his territory?</li> </ol> <p>Choosing to sell privately, "by owner" allows you to be in control of the process - including showing your home.  When selling "by owner", YOU decide when showings occur, not a real estate agent.  Many of our successfull home sellers have found great ways to lessen the stress of selling (and reduce the stress on their pets) by using the following methods:</p> <ol> <li>Group showings together, open house style, and make arrangements to have your pets be taken for a long, well deserved outing in the park or at a friend's house for the afternoon.</li> <li>Remove obvious pet products from main living areas prior to showings and be sure to deodorize.  We recommend air purifiers highly!</li> <li>Schedule showings when it is convenient for ALL family members. Most buyers are more than happy to work out an appointment time that is convenient to both parties, despite what you might have been told.  </li> <li>Ask whether potential buyers have any pets?  If they say yes, tell them all the benefits your home includes that would benefit them.  When they pull out the wallet photos of Fluffy, you can rest assued that you have "common ground".</li> </ol> <p>The decision to sell "by owner" will depend on many factors -- how much equity you want to retain, how much time you can devote to marketing activities and your overall desire to sell.  Weigh your options carefully and ask questions.  There are many regional for-sale-by-owner services throughout the U.S. and beyond whose mission is to provide exposure and marketing expertise specifically for private home sellers and buyers. To find local assistance, check out the<a href="http://www.fsbopublishers.org" title="FSBO Publishers Network" target="_blank"> FSBO Publisher's Network</a> in your area.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:31:56 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1438636/selling-your-home-when-you-have-pets-reason-11-to-sell-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1414785/consumer-advocate-elisabeth-leamy-promotes-selling-by-owner-as-1-save-big-tip-for-2010 Consumer Advocate Elisabeth Leamy Promotes Selling By Owner As #1 SAVE BIG Tip For 2010 <p><img title="Save Big - Sell By Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/2/8/6/ar126263407168267.jpg" height="137" alt="Stretching Dollar" width="200" style="float: right;"><strong>Elizabeth Leamy, Consumer Advocate picks "selling by owner" as top pick for 2010 in her new book SAVE BIG.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">While having my morning coffee today i tuned into ABC's Good Morning America as they introduced consumer advocate and GMA contributor Eisabeth Leamy, author of "Save Big", her new book of consumer savings tips for 2010.  I sipped my coffee as she outlined her top picks for consumer savings in 2010 beginning with where the MOST MONEY could be saved. Her advice started with where we typically spend the most money - on our houses. </p> <p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;"><em><strong>Her #1 consumer tip . . . Sell by owner and pocket up to $25,000 on average.</strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">The fact that she picked selling by owner came as a surprise to me, NOT because she selected it as a top pick, but because of the potential backlash it could cause within the real estate industry.  Sure enough, within 29 minutes, the first comment was made on GMA's website -- by an angry real estate agent.  She labeled those individuals choosing to sell "by owner" as <em>lacking in knowledge</em> and being somehow incapable of learning the process. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">With all due respect to commenter #1, (a real estate agent) it drives me nuts when agents still play the EDUCATION card.  Considering that in Massachusetts it takes 30 classroom hours to become licensed as a real estate agent, I find it hard to believe that she really believes that motivated consumers cannot educate themselves about the process as it pertains to the sale of their own home.  Information is abundant - from regional FSBO marketing services, how-to seller seminars, and books ("How To Sell Your Own Home" by William Supple, PhD, being one of our favorites).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Commenter #2 (a real estate agent) went for a different approach..."Does not the National Association of Realtors support your show by buying advertisements? Surely a conflict of interest and a big, huge 'faux paus' this morning. Shame on you!"  I always enjoy the DO YOU KNOW WHO WE ARE angle.  By suggesting that advertising on ABC gives the NAR ownership to story content certainy points to the arrogance of some members.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Commenter #4 (a real estate agent) used another angle..."think of all the people she may have convinced to be FSBO's and put Realtors and their families on the streets and the FSBO's in court. I think GMA needs to address this immediately."  Not quite sure about this one, as he/she was also commenting on the education needed to become a real estate agent yet doesn't know that FSBOs is not a possessive nounas used twice in the sentence. The legal challenge is always easily answered...Hire a real estate attorney to protect your legal interests.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Commenter #6 (a real estate agent) used a similar process as #4...yet ended with the real agenda, "Please help <strong>protect the</strong> public and the <strong>Realtors</strong> who work so hard!"</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you'd like to read the interview and follow the comments, here's the link:  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/elisabeth-leamy-save-big-book-excerpt/comments?type=story&id=9457640</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Kudos to Elizabeth Leamy for helping consumers weigh savings options carefully in 2010.  Remember, EVERYONE sells by owner.  The difference is in how much one chooses to outsource.  It can be 0% (for sale by owner) all the way to 100% (exclusive agent listing). The right balance is up to the consumer.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:53:55 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1414785/consumer-advocate-elisabeth-leamy-promotes-selling-by-owner-as-1-save-big-tip-for-2010 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1408571/condominium-for-sale-historic-silk-mill-267-locust-street-florence-ma-01062 Condominium For Sale - Historic Silk Mill - 267 Locust Street, Florence, MA 01062 <p><img title="The Silk Mill - Florence MA" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/0/7/7/ar12622706977065.jpg" height="150" alt="" width="200" style="float: left;">This is your chance to live in the Historic Silk Mill, located in the Florence section of Northampton, Massachusetts. This one bedroom, one bath home is close to Look Park, Childs Park and the bike path.  Within easy commute to downtown Northampton in one directions, or to the Berkshires, skiing, hiking and the arts.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/component/option,com_ma4s/task,propertyDetails/listing_id,1180/" title="Condominium for Sale By Owner - Florence MA" target="_blank">See Full Listing </a></p> <p>Why live in Northampton?</p> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><em>“Number One Best Small Arts Town in America”</em></strong> by author John Villani, 2000 <br><strong><em>"One of the country’s “Great Public Spaces”</em></strong> by the Project for Public Spaces in 2000. <br><strong><em>“Top 25 Arts Destinations”</em></strong> by American Style Magazine, 2000 - 2007. <br><strong><em>“Arguably the best place in North America to bicycle”</em></strong><em> by Richard Fries of The Ride Magazine in 2001. <br><strong><em>“Best Places To Live – Big Small Towns”</em></strong> by Boston Magazine, April 2001 <br><strong><em>“ A Dozen Distinctive Destinations”</em></strong> by National Trust for Historic Preservation, April 2001, www.nationaltrust.org/dozen_distinctive_destinations/2001/ <br><strong><em>“America’s Great Outside Towns – Dream Towns 2001”</em></strong> by Outside Magazine, September 2001 <br><strong><em>“Great Public Spaces – Main Street, Northampton, MA”</em></strong> by Project for Public Spaces, 2001 and Utne Reader, January 2002 <br><strong><em>"Outstanding Planning Award for Social Advocacy"</em></strong> by American Planning Association, 2002<br><strong><em>"Excellence in Community Development and Affordable Housing"</em></strong> by Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, November 2002 <br><strong><em>"Top 100 Best Places to Live",</em></strong> by CNN Money Magazine, 2005. Northampton ranked number 80 on the list.<br><strong><em>"Ten Great Places to Revel in Cinematic Grandeur",</em></strong> the historic Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, as reported in USA Today, January 2005's review of Cinema Treasures: A New Look At Classic Movie Theaters by Ross Melnick and Andreas Fuchs <br><strong><em>"Tree City U.S.A."</em></strong> Designation, 2005 <br><strong><em>"Best Downtown Shopping District in Massachusetts",</em></strong> by the<strong><em> </em></strong>Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Award of Excellence 2006 <br><strong><em>"Campaign for Open Government Award" </em></strong>by Common Cause 2007. www.maopengov.org/ #1, <br><strong><em>"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/06/realestate/06cov.html" target="_blank">Best Place for Retirees</a>",</em></strong> reported in the New York Times, May 4, 2007.  <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2007/05/04/realestate/06covgraphic_ready.html" target="_blank">Click here </a>for the graphic.<br><strong><em>"Top Adventure Town in Massachusetts,"</em></strong> National Geographic Adventure Magazine, September 2007 <br><strong>"Great Streets in America," American Planning Association, October 2007</strong></em></span></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:01:17 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1408571/condominium-for-sale-historic-silk-mill-267-locust-street-florence-ma-01062 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1235469/22-hedgerow-lane-amherst-ma-01002-home-for-sale-by-owner 22 Hedgerow Lane, Amherst MA 01002 Home For Sale By Owner <p><img title="22 Hedgerow Lane, Amherst MA For Sale By Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/7/6/4/ar125275922846768.jpg" height="247" alt="Amherst MA home for sale by owner 22 Hedgerow Lane" width="330" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 2px; float: right;">This is your chance to live in the #1 college town in the U.S. (<span style="font-size: 85%;"> "Top 5 College Towns in North America" featured on msn.com’s Encarta Web site ranked Amherst ahead of Berkeley, Calif., Montreal, Washington, D.C. and Boston)</span></p> <p>Turn-key condition colonial-style home with wrap-around porch on cul-de-sac in wonderful family neighborhood. Walking distance to elementary, middle and high schools, and conservation trails. Located near the farm-zone in east Amherst, close to Amherst center and on bus route. Main level offers eat-in kitchen, formal dining area, living room, and powder room. Hardwood floors in kitchen and dining areas, wall-to-wall carpet in living room, tiled formal entryway. Wood clad sliding doors in dining area lead to back deck overlooking huge flat backyard - perfect for kids, sports, and/or future pool - backing up to conservation area. Second floor has three bedrooms and dual-sink full bath. Partially finished basement offers TV/play room, and separate laundry, utility and plenty of storage space. This beautiful home in a priceless neighborhood could be yours!</p> <p>1450 sq. feet, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths (1 up, main), Gas heat, 0.28 acres, $4,882 annual taxes, Low-maintenance vinyl siding, Wrap around front-side porch, Separate back porch off dinning/kitchen areas, Huge back yard with multiple vegetable/fruit garden areas, 20 ft set-back from street, Black-top driveway w/4-car off-street parking, Beautifully maintained 16 year old colonial-style home.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>This home is offered exclusively "by owner".  The full listing, including a Virtual Tour slide show may be found <a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/component/option,com_ma4s/task,propertyDetails/listing_id,1154/" title="Amherst, MA Home For Sale" target="_blank">here.</a></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:52:18 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1235469/22-hedgerow-lane-amherst-ma-01002-home-for-sale-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1182503/22-katelyn-way-red-brook-estates-southampton-ma-01073-for-sale-by-owner 22 Katelyn Way - Red Brook Estates Southampton MA 01073 For Sale By Owner <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/9/7/6/7/ar124947677076793.jpg" height="242" alt="" width="332" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: left;"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;"><em><strong>TAKE A LOOK - </strong></em>3,000 square foot colonial with open floor plan and attached 2 car garage, nestled on .95 acres, built in 2007 and located at Red Brook Estates, an exclusive Southampton neighborhood. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;">With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, family room, home office or 5th bedroom, second floor Master Suite with big walk-in closet and bathroom.  Kitchen includes maple cabinets, 6' island and granite countertops. GE Profile appliances include: 4-burner electric cook top, oven/microwave wall unit, dishwasher, island with wine fridge - top and bottom refrigerator/freezer.  </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;">First floor has living room with gas fireplace, family room, office, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area. First floor ceilings are 9 feet with crown molding throughout. Hardwood floors throughout first floor. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: black;">Second floor has 4 bedrooms, laundry room and full bathroom. Carpet on second floor. Bathrooms and laundry have tile. <br> 2 zoned - oil forced warm air heating system, including air conditioning and humidifier. Large backyard with irrigation system and 12 x 12 deck. House also has a security system and central vac. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/component/option,com_ma4s/task,propertyDetails/listing_id,1145/" title="Full listing on MA4salebyowner.com" target="_blank">Full listing</a> (and owner contact)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/index.php?option=com_ma4s&task=slideShow&listing_id=1145" title="22 Katelyn Way, Southampton, MA" target="_blank">View slide show</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">This property is being sold "by owner".  Buyer's agents are welcome.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;"></span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:16:34 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1182503/22-katelyn-way-red-brook-estates-southampton-ma-01073-for-sale-by-owner http://activerain.com/blogsview/1092223/the-emotional-aspect-of-moving-helping-buyers-get-unstuck The Emotional Aspect of Moving - Helping Buyers Get Unstuck <p>I have been providing marketing assistance to help a local builder sell condominium units in a new development in our area.  I have designed a print and online advertising campaign, created an effective drip marketing campaign, designed a website, blog and online newsletter to capture search engines and to keep buyers coming back to the progress in the development.  Our efforts have paid off and the first few units are now under deposit.  Many more potential buyers have raved about the complex but have not been able to commit to purchasing a new home.  What was preventing them from making the decision to move to the new complex...the economy?  the amenities? the price?  something else?......</p> <p>What we determined after analyzing the data was that the biggest obstacle the builders faced was not competition from other condominium developments, it was the seller's inability to take the next step;  to leave a home where years of memories and accumulation of "stuff" would potentially be lost.  How could we get potential sellers "unstuck" and able to take the step toward downsizing their lifestyle and moving toward condo living.  It was time to call the Diva of Downsizing....Moving Mentor!</p> <p>We enlisted the help of <a href="http://www.movingmentor.com" title="Moving Mentor, Inc." target="_blank">Moving Mentor</a> and Dr. Barbara Perman, a Move Management Consultant specializing in Senior Move Management to help us.  We invited potential buyers who had visited the units to come to a special seminar called "Don't Downsize Your Life, Rightsize It".  Dr. Perman was able to help the attendees open up, express their fears, concerns, and worries about the moving process while helping them to embrace the "Moving Mentor Mindset".  In the end, they were relieved to know that they can have control over the moving process, bringing them a sense of renewed energy and positive focus to use in taking the next step.  This is the first of a continued series of events planned.  Stay tuned.</p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Wed, 27 May 2009 21:03:52 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1092223/the-emotional-aspect-of-moving-helping-buyers-get-unstuck http://activerain.com/blogsview/1082944/local-western-mass-builder-kent-pecoy-selected-for-abc-s-extreme-home-makeover Local Western Mass Builder Kent Pecoy Selected for ABC's Extreme Home Makeover <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/8/5/ar124277820658104.jpg" height="81" alt="" width="200" style="float: right;">As an member of the <a href="http://www.hbawm.com" title="Western Mass Homebuilders Asssociation" target="_blank">Western Mass Home Builders Association</a>, I was thrilled to receive word that one of our members has been selected as the local company to complete a build for the ABC hit series Extreme Home Makeover. Kent Pecoy and the <a href="http://pecoy.com" title="Pecoy Companies" target="_blank">Pecoy Companies</a> will construct a home somewhere locally in the Connecticut River Valley, which could mean in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts, I suppose. The build is scheduled to begin on June 24, 2009 and must be completed in ONE WEEK.</p> <p>Hopefully, the project will benefit another local comany, The Restore, which was recently the recipient of many new items as the Pecoy Company took the reigns on a "deconstruction" project here in the area.  In this case, Kent and company literally de-constructed a home piece by piece, donating as much as possible to the area<a href="http://www.restoreonline.org/" title="The Restore" target="_blank"> Restore</a> in Springfield Massachusetts before building a new home on the site.  Instead of a tear-down, it was recylcled for a new use. Congratulations Kent!<br></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Tue, 19 May 2009 19:19:21 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1082944/local-western-mass-builder-kent-pecoy-selected-for-abc-s-extreme-home-makeover http://activerain.com/blogsview/1042024/follow-through-it-s-harder-than-it-looks Follow Through - It's Harder Than It Looks <p>I took tennis lessons years ago and remember spending hours just trying to hit the ball in the general direction of where I wanted it to go.  My instructor was relentless. "Step, arm back, step, swing, step, follow through."  It took me quite a while to learn the importance of following through on my serve.  My two girls are, unlike their mom, both accomplished athletes and skilled basketball players. Over and over their coaches would yell, "Follow your shot, follow through, follow it up."  Once they grasped that concept and incorporated it into their game, there was no stopping them.</p> <p>In a world that is changing by nano seconds, it's easy to get caught up in the latest technology gimmick.  I recently watching Rebecca Lobo (former U-Conn Husky turned ESPN announcer) use Twitter for the first time live at the Final Four (which U-Conn won, by the way!). She told the crowd she was "twitting", instead of "tweeting".  I'm sure the Twitter gang loved that one. Oprah just devoted a whole show to Twitter.  I've got a Twitter account, but I'm really bad at using it.  I'm not really sure I want to use it, telling everyone what I'm doing 24/7 -- as if the world really cares! </p> <p>Over the years working in sales and marketing, I have observed how small businesses, especially those involved in real estate (home building industry, agents, etc.) handle their own marketing.  I found that small businesses are extremely vulnerable to a lack of follow through by adding new marketing tools without fully committing the time and effort it takes to maintain their presence.</p> <p>My Top 5 No Follow Through (NFT) Check List:</p> <ol> <li>Website Design: Template designs are becoming hugely popular but are not foolproof. Classic signs of NFT include: <ul> <li>Oversized images</li> <li>Poorly chosen color schemes</li> <li>Use of animated graphics</li> <li>Inappropriately sized text</li> <li>"under construction" pages - or worse, the whole site is "coming soon"!!!</li> </ul> </li> <li>Website SEO: <br> <ul> <li>Page titles that do not clearly identify the page content. Check by looking above your URL window in your browser.  Telltale signs of NFT are a home page that says "home", or all pages that are titled the same.  <br> </li> <li>Missing meta tags and keywords.  Again, in your browser, click on View and find Page Source.  This is the actual HTML code used for your website.  Near the top you should see several descriptive keywords and a description of your page.</li> <li>Lack of placement - a great looking website must be found where people are looking.  Placement in certain directories will help increase your visibility.  Signs of NFT include incomplete company information or lack of website link.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Blog:  <br> <ul> <li>Post regularly.  A blog that hasn't been updated in several months looks abandoned.  Having 5 outdated blogs is not as good as having one that is posted to on a regular basis</li> <li>Market your blog.  Sure signs of NFT are blogs that are not included in appropriate directories that promote their existence</li> </ul> </li> <li>Social Networks:  Twitter, Facebook, etc.  If you think blogs are hard to keep updated, don't even start an account.</li> <li>Online newsletters:  Newsletters should be sent on a regular basis.  Personally, I find that monthly works well for most businesses.  Too frequent mailings can hurt your subscriber totals.</li> </ol> <p>By taking the time to adequately follow through, we can craft and maintain a marketing plan that makes sense in today's crazy world of Web 2.0 technology.  Which reminds me, I'd better Tweat this post!</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:59:06 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1042024/follow-through-it-s-harder-than-it-looks http://activerain.com/blogsview/818407/selling-a-home-during-the-holidays Selling A Home During The Holidays <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/1/1/2/ar122831947321127.jpg" height="350" alt="" width="205" style="margin: 4px; float: right;">The decision to market your property during the winter holiday season really depends on your personal situation and lifestyle. One of the reasons people choose to sell "by owner" is to control the sales process, ie. showings, in order to maintain a balance between family commitments with that of a desire to sell their home.  While some sellers decide to pull up the yard sign and eliminate all advertising expense during this period,  that may not be the best solution.  There are ways to continue to market your property whle still keeping your family priorites in the forefront.  We have gathered many ideas from our successful home sellers over the years on selling during the holidays, and would like to share some of them with you.</p> <ol> <li> <strong>Internet FSBO Advertising:</strong>  The Internet has the capability of reaching a wide pool of buyers continually at a very nominal advertising cost. Use lots of pictures to help buyers see the interior of the home at its best.  Rooms should appear clutter-free and staged for maximum buyer appeal.  <a href="http://www.fsbopublishers.org" title="FSBO Publishers Network">Regional for-sale-by-owner marketing services</a> have a broad range of marketing options, many including local media as well as Internet advertising and can syndicate your listing over a broad network of the most popular websites used by agents and private home sellers alike.  You may also use free online classified sites like craigslist or backpage to point buyers to your main website and photos.<br> </li> <li> <strong>Flat fee MLS:</strong>  This might be a good time to think about adding the MLS to your marketing plan.  Putting your home on the MLS in the off season will increase your exposure to the broker market and to buyers who may be viewing public websites such as realtor.com and others.  Again, ask your regional FSBO marketing expert for help to determine whether this might be useful.  Remember, unlike selling "by owner" using other marketing strategies, you are obligated to pay a buyer broker commission in order to list on the MLS.</li> <li> <strong>Yard Sign:</strong> Some sellers prefer to take the yard sign in during the holidays in order to discourage drive by interest. Again, this is optional. If your yard sign has a website address rather than just your phone number, the buyer will most likely look online before calling you.  At this point, you have a pretty motivated buyer who is requesting a showing.</li> <li> <strong>Showings:</strong>  Here is where using a calendar is a must.  Block off dates when your home is not available for showings and mark "preferred" dates and times.  We have found that most buyers are eager to accommodate your schedule, especially during the holidays.  A word of caution:  Never disclose to a potential buyer that you will be away.  Use phrases like, "Our home will be available for showings on Wednesday and Saturday."</li> <li> <strong>Open Houses: </strong> Some sellers have found that holding an open house during the holidays provides a perfect way to generate interest.  Depending on your reasons for selling, inviting the neighbors in for a gathering might also serve a similar purpose.  Make sure you have plenty of flyers on hand!</li> <li> <strong>Social Networking:</strong>  There is no better time of year for social gatherings than during the holiday season.  Try printing up some business cards with a picture of your home and a link to your website address where you are advertising your property.  As conversations unfold and your selling plans become a topic of conversation, offer to give them a card.  A word of caution:  Don't try this at the office Christmas party if you haven't told your boss you are leaving the state.</li> </ol> <p>Should you decorate for the holidays?  This is tricky.  Holiday decorating is very personal and the number one rule about staging your home for the greatest buyer appeal is to remove all personal style.  Buyers should not be distracted by decorations that overshadow the room.  If you are going to decorate, try fresh greenery and candles and pack your singing Santa doorbell for your new home. </p> <p>Don't forget safety factors during winter months, especially in areas like Western Massachusetts where we are located. Shovel and sand all walkways, steps and driveways and be sure to clear a path to your yard sign and information holder. </p> <p>Remember, all it takes is one buyer to find your home and fall in love with it, even in these challenging economic times.  If your home is priced fairly for the market (another great reason to sell by owner), has been prepared carefully and marketed to a wide enough pool of buyers, it will sell itself.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:01:20 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/818407/selling-a-home-during-the-holidays http://activerain.com/blogsview/763031/belchertown-ma-home-for-sale-267-bay-road Belchertown MA Home For Sale - 267 Bay Road <p><img title="Home For Sale By Owner, Belchertown MA " src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/9/3/ar122520700039729.jpg" height="304" alt="267 Bay Road, Belchertown MA 01007" width="450" style="float: right;"></p> <p>FOR SALE BY OWNER: </p> <p>This lovely Cape style home is located at 267 Bay Road in Belchertown Massacusetts and sits on almost 4 acres. </p> <p>Check out the link below to view the owner's Virtual Tour and feel free to contact the owner directly to request a showing.</p> <p>Buyer Brokers Welcome!</p> <p><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com/component/option,com_ma4s/task,propertyDetails/listing_id,1007/" title="Belchertown MA Home For Sale By Owner" target="_blank">View Now!</a></p> <p><img title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/3/7/2/ar122520738027323.jpg" height="151" alt="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner Logo" width="288" style="float: left;"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.ma4salebyowner.com</a></span></p> </div> Liz Provo (Mass Marketing Resources) Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:27:28 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/763031/belchertown-ma-home-for-sale-267-bay-road http://activerain.com/blogsview/719134/wanted-experts-in-real-estate-investing-western-massachusetts Wanted: Experts in real estate investing - Western Massachusetts <p><strong>Are you currently working with real estate investors?</strong><img title="Make Money By Investing In Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/8/6/1/ar122295378016834.gif" height="127" alt="Money in House" width="120" style="float: right;"></p> <p><strong> Do you have expertise in the area of real estate investing? </strong></p> <p><strong>Would you like to be considered for participating in a panel of EXPERTS?</strong></p> <p>We are looking for area real estate agents who consider themselves "movers and shakers" in the area of Real Estate Investing.  If your market is Hampden/Hampshire/Worcester counties, and this sounds like you, we should talk. You can respond below or contact me through email for more details.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/7/6/3/ar132848054436797.jpg" height="161" alt="" style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="159"></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Liz Provo, Mass Marketing Resources</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Cost-effective marketing solutions for private home sellers, home builders and small businesses.<br></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ma4salebyowner.com" title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner" target="_blank">http://www.massmarketingresources.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; 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Springfield economy during this three week period alone. </p> <p>So, what can you do if you go to the Big E?  Here are some of my faves:<img title="Come To The Big E" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/0/4/2/ar122122470324004.gif" height="110" alt="Fair Tent" width="181" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"></p> <ul> <li>Standing in line for a Maine baked potato - a meal in itself</li> <li>Finding the Tempura Veggie Stand - hey, at least they're vegetables!</li> <li>Eating lunch and resting in the cool horse arena - great jumping</li> <li>Almost coming home with an adopted Greyhound</li> <li>Watching the chickens hatch</li> <li>Picking up camping and inn brochures in all the state buildings</li> <li>Patting the sheep - baaaaah</li> <li>Sitting in the vibrating chair in the Better Living Center</li> <li>Watching the chickens hatch</li> <li>Trying to win a Morgan Horse - every year I tried!</li> <li>Viewing the art exhibits</li> <li>Walking the midway - no rides for me</li> <li>Enjoying apple pie for desert</li> <li>Watching the chickens hatch</li> <li>Learning about llamahs - why can't I spell that?</li> <li>Counting the piglets - must be at least 16, nursing from a giant sow</li> <li>Coming home tired and happy.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>If you've been to the Big E, what are your favorite memories?  I'm sure I've forgotten some good ones!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner Logo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/8/9/5/ar12212248259821.jpg" height="151" alt="Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner Logo" width="288" style="margin: 5px; 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