Clients are asking, "How green is my Realtor." More buyers are looking for ways to save energy and agents are looking to attract buyers and sellers.  Want to try a new way to market your services as a Realtor?  In today's downward spiraling real estate market thinking of new ways to promote yourself might  not be so difficult.  So, her comes the mother of invention, real estate agents are trying to attract buyers and sellers by making them aware of  "green," environmentally friendly homes.  The agents market these energy saving homes on their Web site.  And go as far as to take course to gain knowledge about geo-thermal heat pumps.  They also endeavor to help their sellers qualify for grants and tax credits for these improvements that save energy.  But is all the knowledge gleaned in abbreviated courses enough to answer as an expert?  That is questionable.  Read, "How Green Is My Realtor."

 

Your Home Is Not Your Nest Egg?
02/13/2008
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The baby boomers had an additional pension for their retirement, it was their home. They paid their mortgage, as they paid the bank their equity increased. It was as if they had an additional stock market account. The piece of the American Dream… more
I Love Trader Joe
02/12/2008
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Walking down the aisles of Trader Joe's chocked full of goodies. The shelves are stocked with the basics but the store has a wide variety of organic produce, imported cheese any many other goodies. I love it because they pride themselves in… more
The Year Of The Rat
02/11/2008
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The month of February brings a new year and reason to celebrate. It is Chinese New Year, the Year Of The Rat. Celebrated all over the world by people of Chinese decent. The Lunar New Year is steeped in tradition, although the legend of Nian is the… more
Run Your Homes From Far
02/09/2008
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Many homes in Westchester County are weekender's. Worrying about freezing pipes, or flooding from hot-water heaters that have burst is not much fun. Piece of mind comes from today's watchdog a remote access system A little insurance for making… more
Commercial Landlord Who Needs Manners
02/09/2008
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Yesterday, I met a commercial client, Mike, his landlord and the landlord's broker at my client's restaurant. Mike called me to set-up a meeting so that he could lease the additonal contiguous space for his restaurant. The landlord was… more
A Realtor's Surprse
02/08/2008
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Picture this you are showing a new client a home. You point out all the features as you walk through, no this is a living room stuff, you open a closet and what a surprise you get! So, as you open the closet in the master bedroom there is a dead… more
Eight Tips For Pricing Your Home In A Buyer's Market
02/07/2008
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I have been a real estate broker for a long time and have observed many different real estate markets It is obvious to me that pricing your home is so important in today's weak real estate market. Prices are down and homes are staying on the… more
Celebrity Watching In Westchester County, New York
02/07/2008
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I had a great lunch today, at Bedford Post, Richard Gere's new restaurant. The decor is rustic, the food was great. And if you judge a place by it's coffee you will not be disappointed. It is Westchester County's new place to celebrity… more
Celebrity Great Losers
02/06/2008
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The downturn in the real estate market not only affects us simple folk but celebrities too. The month of December saw 4, 430 homes sold, which was a decrease of 48% in units. The starter home in LA will cost you $1, 400 000. The range covering homes… more
 

Renee Stengel, Westchester County

Katonah, NY

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