Laurie Ann's Blog

A Different Approach..

Laurie Ann Strapponi (Prudential Prime Properties) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:57:22 -0500

I know everyone is down on the Real estate Market these days. Here out in the Middlesex, Worcester County area things are simply, no different. I try and tell the agents around me that enthusiasm goes a long way. Every day people look to REALTORS to be different, get their property sold when they are 1 of 35 in their price range. I am just curious how many of us feed into that doom and gloom and just never try anything different?

I try and be a bit different. After a very long personal year, I have realized, the same old principles of Real Estate apply. How many of us are willing to work that extra 5 hours a week to prospect? How does prospecting effect our business? Do you think 10 extra listings in 2 months would increase or decrease our sales? How will sellers react when one agent says "I am positively going to work to get your home sold" to the flip side of "Nothing is selling, so let's just give your home away". I know who I would list with and so do you.

An example of trying something new..my team the PRU POWER TEAM, opened 4 homes on Superbowl Sunday. Basically we had a Superbowl Party. Inexpensive food, and a little fun. Yes I know a daring move. We did however pick up 4 active buyers, 2 new sellers, and managed to get 27 people through our properties in January. I do not believe it could have gone any better.

I try and live with the philosophy of WAKE UP - DRESS UP - SHOW UP. Does it mean you will sell 5 homes tomorrow? Probably not..but what it does do, is give you that advantage. An advantage over the competition and the tools to give you those 5 extra sales pretty quickly.

Just for giggles, try prospecting 10 expired listings. Ask the seller what happened and why they think their home didn't sell. Do me a favor before you go, pull how many listings are in the town versus how many listings have sold...you may even surprise yourself. Maybe just maybe while we were moaning and complaining 100 homes sold with 110 on the market in the past 3-4 months. Wouldn't it be a shame if none of those 100 sales were yours?

DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT THE PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS.

When you hit those 10 homes, do not be afraid to ask for their number. Guess what if they give it to you, you have a better then 60% chance of getting that listing (IF you follow up). Besides, people on the DO NOT CALL LIST, are not on the list if they give you their number.

Now remember who would you want to work with..Eeyore or Tigger. Maybe it's not always the market, maybe just maybe if we change our attitudes, buyers will change theirs. Wouldn't we all like a 10-30% increase in our productivity right away? Try it, you may even find you like it.

Laurie Ann

Wayside Estates-Build Your Lifestyle

Laurie Ann Strapponi (Prudential Prime Properties) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:13:04 -0500

The Prudential Prime Power Team
Laurie Ann Strapponi

Lot 3 Wayside Circle , Framingham, MA 01701

List Price: $5,000,000

Simply stated...BREATHTAKING. 6 Prestigious homes to be nestled among Sudbury Preserve. Unbelievable views of Mt. Wachusett and New Hampshire. Minutes from shopping, Rtes. 20, 9, 495 and I-90. Watch as the horse drawn carriages drive by. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to live in Framingham's prestigious Wayside Estates. Bring your house plans and have Boudrot Builders build your dream home or purchase the lot and simply build your dream. Horses and stable permitted.

47 Central Street Southborough, MA

Laurie Ann Strapponi (Prudential Prime Properties) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:58:45 -0500

The Prudential Prime Power Team
Laurie Ann Strapponi

MLS # 70668995 - Active	Single Family
47 Central Street , Southborough, MA 01745-1003	List Price: $390,000

Property Features

Rooms: 7	Style: Colonial
Bedrooms: 3	Type: Detached
Full Bath: 2	Apprx Acres: 0.35
Half Bath: 0	Apprx Lot Size: 15246 sq.ft.
Master Bath: No	Apprx Living Area: 1840 sq.ft.
Fireplaces: 0	Foundation Size: irreg (Fieldstone)
Year Built: 1855	Garage: 2 Detached, Garage Door Opener
Color: gray	Parking: 6 Off-Street

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Absolutely stunning Colonial that will delight everyone. From the moment you walk into this incredibly well maintained home, you will want to entertain. The open floor plan boasts flexibility and warmth. Lots of natural light,gorgeous hardwood flooring,granite,a screened porch,2 full bathrooms,wonderful closet space, and a yard you dream about. Near the Fay Memorial Park, Golf Course,view of the Reservoir & all major routes.

90 Mechanic Street Upton, MA 01568

Laurie Ann Strapponi (Prudential Prime Properties) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:53:21 -0500

Laurie Ann Strapponi

PRU POWER TEAM 866.PRU.POWER

Prudential Prime Properties
Phone: 866-PRUPOWER (866)778-7693
Email: laurie@prupowerteam.com Single Family $367,500
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1700 square feet, 1.76 acres

You have to see this one at this price...Motivated seller wants this one gone...Do you need a 2 car garage w/workshop space, 4 bedrooms plus office, hardwood floors, or 2 full bathrooms, how about a 3 stall post and beam barn,or an inground pool with cabana? You can have it all...and for this price in Upton, you cannot loose. YES, there is a small paddock and a seperate tractor shed or 2nd barn potential. 90 Mechanic Street, Upton, MA 01568

General Information

bedrooms:4	number of full baths: 2
status:EXT

Property Information

acres:1.76	color: Gray
construction:Frame	foundation size: irreg
lot description:Wooded, Paved Drive	lot size: 76665
square feet:1600	style: Ranch
year built:1962	year built description: Actual
zoning:Res
foundation:Poured Concrete, Fieldstone
single family type:Single Family (Detached)

41 Southville Road, Southborough, MA

Laurie Ann Strapponi (Prudential Prime Properties) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:25:38 -0500

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Laurie Ann Strapponi
Prudential Prime Properties
Phone: 866-PRUPOWER (866)778-7693
Email: laurie@pruprimehomes.com

Single Family $357,500
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1618 square feet, 1 acres
You will love driving home to this spacious Cape on awesome flat lot. This absolutely charming home boasts new windows, recent paint, good sized oak kitchen, large bedrooms, terrific hardwoods, 2 full bathrooms,big storage shed, and a yard anyone could love. Easy commute anyone? Bring your checkbook...this is a geat deal for Southborough.

property Information
acres:1	color: yellow
construction:Frame	foundation: Poured Concrete
foundation size:irreg	lot description: Wooded
lot size:43779	square feet: 1618
style:Cape	year built: 1955
year built description:Actual	zoning: Res
single family type:Single Family (Detached)

interior Information
basement:Y	basement features: Full
bedroom 2 level:2	bedroom 3 level: 2
fireplaces:1	kitchen level: 1
living room level:1	master bathroom: N
master bedroom level:1	number of rooms: 7
other room 1 level:1	other room 1 name: OFC
other room 2 level:1	other room 2 name: MUD
appliances:Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
bedroom 2 description:Wall to Wall Carpet
bedroom 3 description:Wall to Wall Carpet
flooring:Wood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
living room description:Hard Wood Floor
master bedroom description:Hard Wood Floor
other room 1 description:Hard Wood Floor

exterior Information
exterior:Shingles
exterior features:Enclosed Porch, Gutters, Storage Shed
roof material:Asphalt/Fiberglas Shingles

utility Information
cooling:None	electric features: 200 Amps
heating:Forced Air, Oil	hot water: Oil, Tank
sewer and waterCity/Town Water, Private Sewerage
utility connections:for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer

financial Information
assessments:349400	tax year: 2007
taxes:4395.45	terms feature: E

parking Information
garage parking:Detache	garage spaces: 2
parking feature:Off-Street	parking spaces: 6

Remarks
You will love driving home to this spacious Cape on awesome flat lot. This absolutely charming home boasts new windows, recent paint, good sized oak kitchen, large bedrooms, terrific hardwoods, 2 full bathrooms,big storage shed, and a yard anyone could love. Easy commute anyone? Bring your checkbook...this is a geat deal for Southborough.