house selling help: Accompanied Showings Advantage or Disadvantage to Seller - 06/01/11 03:13 AM
Many times when I meet with sellers they ask me if I will accompany all showings. They mention that they want me there when a buyer and their agent is also there. I ask why this is important to them and then explain how it actually impacts them in a negative way Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidalia-Mendonca-Matukas/1384876351 Friend me on facebook … (2 comments)

house selling help: Top 10 Selling Tips - 05/23/11 08:21 AM
Ten Rules to Follow When Selling a Home 1. Hire a good agent. A professional who knows your neighborhood and has a good track record in your community will go a long way in helping to find a buyer. 2.Clean out the clutter. Open spaces look best. Clean, and clean some more to make a good first impression. 3. Spiff up the property. Make any improvements that will improve the show of your home. When possible, stick with the simpler (and less expensive) options to be sure the buying price covers your investment. 4. Determine the worth. Know the fair market … (1 comments)

house selling help: What is the toughest part of my job as a Realtor? - 05/18/11 07:33 AM
I recently had a client ask me "What is the hardest part of my job as a Realtor?" I thought that was a great question. The toughest part of my job is telling my clients the truth and not just what they want to hear. Many times I have to tell sellers that their homes are worth thousands of dollars less or I may have to tell them that although their collection is nice and means a lot to them that they should really put it away. These conversations are hard to deliver and need to be done so delicately. However, … (2 comments)

house selling help: To Test or Not Test your Private Septic Syste Before Going on The Market - 05/16/11 07:26 AM
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house selling help: Remodel or Not Remodel a Kitchen - 05/11/11 02:35 AM
Should you remodel your kitchen before you sell? Most people would automatically say of course! The reality is that you need to make sure you will get your return on investment (ROI). If the homes in your neighborhood are offering stainless steel and granite counter tops then and you have laminate and old appliances then yes you should probably remodel. However, you need to be very specific on what you are remodeling and how much that will cost. Speak with a local Realtor that can identify what your return on your investment is. If the condition of the home is great … (0 comments)

house selling help: Are you a For Sale By Owner? Here are a few tips. - 04/13/11 02:38 AM
www.HomesbyCidalia.com Are you selling your home on your own? Thinking of it? Here are a few tips on the 4 types of buyers you may come across. The buyer that is in a hurry and is serious ~this buyer has a limited amount of time and needs to find a home ASAP. The serious but not in a hurry buyer ~ they can qualify to buy a home, typically are a first time buyer and proceed with caution. They want someone to hold their hand through the process and guide them. The investor ~ They want to buy everything 10 cents … (1 comments)

house selling help: How long should you work with a buyer agent before looking at homes? - 04/08/11 05:29 AM
How much time should you spend with an agent before looking at homes? Find out in April's This Month in Real Estate. Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidalia-Mendonca-Matukas/1384876351 Friend me on facebook … (0 comments)

house selling help: the 5 P's Of Real Estate - 03/21/11 03:56 AM
www.Homesbycidalia.com Many agents do just the 3 p's of real estate. They PUT it in Multiple Listing Services, they PUT a sign in the yard and they PRAY that someone else sells it. I do the 4th and the 5th p. That is I prospect for BUYERS daily and I PRICE WATCH. In this market you need agent that id Proactive. SO, please make sure you ask your agent if they are doing everything they can to sell your home . If they can not say they do all 5 p's then make sure you call me. I wold be happy … (4 comments)

house selling help: Important Homestead Act Changes - 03/09/11 04:24 AM
Homestead Act protects sellers from certain liens against their home. In this video Cidalia Matukas , www.HomesbyCidalia.com explains some significant changes that are taking place this month that may impact you. Please call for additional details. Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidalia-Mendonca-Matukas/1... Friend me on faceboo … (0 comments)

house selling help: Have you Ever Considered Investing in Real Estate - 02/03/11 08:13 AM
Have you ever considered investment real estate? There are a lot of questions that go along with it. Do you need to be a repairman? How do you find a great tenant? How much time will you have to spend maintaining the property? These are just a few common questions when considering investment real estate property. However, if the numbers don't make sense, then none of these other questions matter. Let's sit down with my lender partner and run the numbers to see if it makes sense to move forward. In this current real estate market, purchasing real estate to diversify … (1 comments)

house selling help: Tip for Seller ~ What is the story~ By Cidalia Matukas - 01/28/11 05:12 AM
With the magnitude of inventory we currently have what will make your home stand out to buyers. Just as staging helps potential buyers envision themselves living in a home, a so-called "house story" helps create a sense of romance or intrigue about a property that will pull in the right buyer. Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidalia-Mendonca-Matukas/1384876351 Friend me on facebook … (0 comments)

house selling help: tip 4 of 8 ~ Home Prices are Trending Back Up ~ byCidalia Matukas - 01/18/11 05:05 AM
Every major price index points to a housing market that has hit bottom and is moving in a positive direction. After thirty months of declining values, home prices appear to be stable or appreciating in nearly every U.S. market. In August of 2010, the median home price was $182,600, amounting to an 11 percent increase over the low that was reached in February of 2010 at $164,000. Staying on the fence and waiting for prices to drop further is OVER! For more reasons as to why now is a great time to buy please call me at 781-389-7252 or email me … (2 comments)

house selling help: Tip 3 of 8 Sellers are motivated! - 01/13/11 04:48 AM
When supply exceeds demand, buyers have the upper hand - and that is where we are now! The current supply of homes for sale, in most towns is 12.5 months of inventory, meaning that at today's pace of home sales, it would take twelve and a half months for the exciting inventory to sell. For you as a buyer, this means lots of negotiating power, and t hat smart sellers are fiercely competing for your business, both in terms of the price and the condition of their homes. For more reasons why now is a prime time to buy a home, … (2 comments)

house selling help: This Month In Real Estate January 2011 - 01/10/11 03:58 AM
This is a great informational video that agents can share with their clients. Take a look and pass along to anyone you know. Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and testimonials of past clients! http://www.youtube.com/user/CidaliaMatukas http://localism.com/neighbor/matukas http://www.facebook.com/people/Cidalia-Mendonca-Matukas/1384876351 Friend me on facebook … (0 comments)

house selling help: Ownership Costs are Dropping Below Rental Costs! - 01/05/11 04:47 AM
The recent downturn in the housing market resulted in a drop in rental rates, but trends are back on the rise while the cost of home ownership has dropped. As average apartment rental rates have slightly decreased, the decline has been moderate in comparison to home values, which have declined nationwide by 30 to 40% since the peak of the housing boom. For more reasons why now is a prime time to buy a home, contact me at 781-389-7252 or email me at Cidalia@kw.com and I will be happy to send you a free ebook. Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams … (0 comments)

house selling help: Tip 2 of 8 Why Now is A great Time to Buy a Home by Cidalia Matukas - 12/15/10 06:58 AM
Home Ownership remains at the core of the American Dream. A recent Fannie Mae study reveals that the majority if Americans still aspire to won a home- and for good reason. Owning a home is critical to financial stability and wealth building. A home serves as a forces savings account and provides a solid asset, as well as ,a place to live. Despite the recent market upheaval, the vast majority of Americans still consider home ownership to be an important to the economy and preferable to renting. Since the end of World War II, promoting home ownership has been high on … (0 comments)

house selling help: This Month in Real Estate (US) : December 2010 - 12/13/10 07:34 AM
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house selling help: It Is Prime Time to Seize The Market ~Cidalia Matukas ~www.homesbycidali... - 12/09/10 05:35 AM
I just read a great ebook call "7 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy a Home!" It is filled with positive, exciting information to help buyers seize the incredible market opportunities available to them right now. Over the next seven weeks, I will be sharing key excerpts from this ebook with you in my blog. For a free copy of this ebook, call or email me and I will send it your way. Cidalia Mendonca Matukas www.HomesbyCidalia.com Keller Williams Realty Cell: 781-389-7252 Office: 774-568-0007 Please check out My YouTube page and see how I get homes sold, and … (0 comments)

house selling help: Selling your Home ~ Your Kitchen ~ by Cidalia Matukas ~ www.HomesbyCidal... - 12/02/10 07:35 AM
The most common critique I hear from buyers are about the kitchen. Like bathrooms the are usually not updated. So, what should you do if it is not in the budget to remodel? Keep in neutral and clean. You will want to make sure that your counters are de-clutter and always clean. I understand that you will still need to cook and eat but you want to make sure that when you do have a prospective buyer coming to see the home that you have no dishes in the sink or on the counter. Leave the dishes in the dishwasher if … (0 comments)

house selling help: Selling a Home ~ Your Bathroom ~ by Cidalia Matukas ~www.homesbycidalia.com - 12/01/10 03:08 AM
Your bathroom... It is usually the last room to get updated and upgraded ant the hardest to keep clean. When you have your home on the market you need to have the entire home, more importantly, your bathroom in showroom/ model home condition. Keep our toothpaste, toothbrush and products off the vanity. Tuck them away in a drawer. Those being said, keep the draw clean and tidy. Buyers will look in the drawers to get an idea of the storage they will have when they become the homeowners. In terms of decor, you want to keep the bathroom colors neutral. Tan … (0 comments)