Selling or Buying homes in Milford Sussex or Kent County Delaware

Who wouldn't wanna see this?

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:40:52 -0500

This amazing Ranch home is hosting an Open House this Sunday, August 23, 2009, from 1pm to 4pm!!!

4847 DEEP GRASS LN, HOUSTON DE

3 bedrooms
2 full baths
1568 square feet

2.80 acres
Florida Room
Large Laundry Room

Spacious Kitchen
Large Family room
Formal Dining Room

$821 for taxes in 2008
Great Location!
Two Car Garage w/ Seperate doors

It doesn't get any better!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:14:08 -0500

Check out this wonderful Ranch home in Bridgeville Delaware!

Located at 4854 Hartzell Road, this home is only 3 years old & has recently been reduced to $305,000! Talk about a great buy!

This striking 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home has 2,200 sq of living space & sits on 1.91 acres for the perfect country setting.

Labeled as an Energy Star home, & has no HOA restrictions which only makes this home even more alluring.

Granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace as well as many other upgrades are located within this home.

On the outside you are greeted with impressive landscaping and an outbuilding for storage/hobbies etc. Don't hesitate, call for your private tour today!!

It's never the wrong time to stop & pray!!! - Picture

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:11:26 -0500

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****Please call me, Tony Favata, if you are interested in buying or selling a home in Kent or Sussex County Delaware! I am available at all times of the day, so please call or text me!!! I look forward to hearing from you as well as helping you reach all of your Real Estate goals!****

New listing with 4 acres, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, & an in-law suite in Greenwood Delaware!!!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:39:16 -0500

UPDATE!!!! THIS HOME IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR $299,000!!!!!

Check out this home that is new to the market!!!!

1941 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood De 19950

Price: $344,500

This spacious country home has 2,040 sq ft worth of living space with 5 bedrooms,3 full baths, & is sure to capture your heart! Special amenities & upgrades include an upscale kitchen, fireplace with pellet stove heating, sparkling above ground pool & spa.

Lovely hardwood floors and appealing open floor plan that is great for entertaining. The addition to this wonderful home includes a private entrance suitable for an in-law suite or home based business. This part of the home features 2 of the bedrooms and 1 full bath. It also boasts a kitchen & living room area! Seperate Central A/C & Forced Air Heating finish off this part of the home to make it feel like you're completely detached from the rest of the home.

Outbuilding includes an oversized workshop area & secure storage. Large deck opens up to a gorgeous pool & relaxing spa. This property sits on 4 acres of land with a doublewide (being sold separately) or will be removed, a chicken house and backs up to a wooded wetland! The opportunities are never ending, schedule your tour today!

If you are interested in taking a further look at this magnificent home, please don't hesitate to call me!!!
Tony Favata (302) 382-6373!!

Wordless Wednesday: This is Gross!!! BMX injury!!!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:49:54 -0500

Don't say I didnt warn ya!!!

Keep your mind open buyers!!!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:21:15 -0500

If you are a first time home buyer, then this is the blog for you. As a first time home buyer, most of you know exactly what you want, how much you want to pay, and where you're going to get it from. Most of the time, as a Realtor, we can not get that for you.

Maybe you are asking for too much house, in too low of a price range, so the ones we show you need too much work. Maybe you just have to be in this neighborhood, but the ones that are for sale, don't have the floor plan you are looking for?

This happens, but there are ways around it.

Keep an open mind. If you are not building a house, then you can't make a list of things you want every room to have. Chances are there is not a house like this, because you did not have it built for you.
Be patient. Let the Realtor send you things that meets the area you want to live in, the price range, and how many bedrooms & baths you want. Go through the pictures of the houses online, map out the exact location, and read all the descriptions. You never know, something you thought you would never like, could just turn out to be the home of your dreams.

Be Flexible. This goes hand and hand with the other two. Be flexible on smaller things, like the lot size. Let's say you want and acre, but we have a house that is just what you have been looking for that is only on .8 of an acre. Not much of a difference, so try not to dismiss a house over these smaller things. Chances are if you ask for an acre, we are not going to send anything your way that is way smaller than you asked for.

I believe that if you can do these three things, you will have a much better first experience at buying a home! We are here to make this process as easy and stress-free as we can!

Buying your first home -- Check out this Tax Credit!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:08:26 -0500

Are you thinking about buying your first home? Have you heard about the Federal Housing Tax Credit?

If you buy a home between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009 - you are elgible for a tax credit of up to $8,000!

THIS TAX CREDIT DOES NOT HAVE TO REPAID!!!!*

This tax credit was enacted to try and boost the economy! Take advantage of it today friends!

Deeper look:

Frist time home buyers only
Buy between January 1, 2009 - Decmeber 1, 2009
Does not have to be repaid*
Your tax credit will be equal to 10% of the sale price to a max. of $8,000!
Singles up to $75k - couples up to $150K are eligible

Things to know:

You must own your home for 3 years in order to escape repaying the government!
This tax is refundable! So if you don't have much federal income tax liability you are still eligible!

*see things to know.

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How to make that big step!!!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:03:43 -0600

As a fairly young Realtor, I am dealing with a lot of clients who I have known for years. Most of my clients I went to school with or grew up with, and who are fairly close to my age. I am finding that a lot of these first time home buyers are having a problem making it to signing a contract. They either decide on something else, think maybe they should wait, or just plain and simple get too scared to do it!!!

Buying a house is a BIG deal, & as Realtors, we are all very well aware of that. We are here to help our clients through the process, to inform them of everything that we know, and to make sure our clients are comfortable with the decision they are making.

I have a few tips for the first time home buyer that I would like to share with all of you to help aid them with the home buying process!!!

Make a list.This list should included simple things like, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, less than 5 years old. Neighborhood, no neighborhood. You don't want to get yourself into too much detail thinking about oak cabinets over cherry cabinets, because although you may have dreamt of this perfect kitchen, you may very well LOVE cherry cabinets in a particular home.
Get PRE-QUALIFIED. This will not only help us narrow down your search price, BUT also having a Mortgage Rep there to inform you of everything that is involved with a mortgage will help you too. This leads into my next step.
Become educated. Know the area that you are looking to buy in. Know everything you need to know about your potential mortgage. Know you Realtor. KNOWING whats going on will help you feel more comfortable in the process.
GO OUT AND LOOK. A lot of people these days start their search online. This is perfectly normal and acceptable, BUT if you are going to actively look for a house, you need to go see it in person before you dismiss it. Just because I send you a house with only one picture, doesn't mean you should dismiss it. I wish all Realtors would take 12 or more pictures, but that is not the case. So go out with your Realtor and look at these houses they are sending you!
Ask questions. That is what Realtors, Mortgage Reps, etc are here for! We are here to answer your questions, so if you are sketchy about something, ask us!
Understand the market we are in.Yes interest rates are low, & houses in our area are selling for less than what they did a few years ago. This is not always going to be the case. The government is sending out stimulus packages & they are trying to pick our market back up, so be ready for that. Nothin is guaranteed it will stay the same as it is today!

Hope everyone finds this helpful & informative!!!

Text for your Listings?

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:57:08 -0600

The company I work for ERA Harrington Realty here in Milford Delaware, offers this "text era" program. My partners and I have them set up on ALL of our listings.... but we are not seeing the results we expected. They are on the signs in front of our houses, & they all are in working order, but we have not had ONE hit on them.

For those of you who may not be familiar with it, there is a code that you text, and it sends the person information on the house automatically. What it also does is captures the potential clients number, so that you can call them to see if they are interested.

We have had our text era signs up for a few months now, we are just not seeing any results. I was just wondering if anyone else was using something like this & has any pointers for us!

Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated!!!

First State BMX, a place you don't want to miss!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:54:17 -0600

Have you have ever had a customer from out of town & is looking for a house in your area say "so what's there to do around here"? Of course, most of us have. Well in my area most of the time you say go to the beach, or drive out of town to do something, because well, Delaware is small & rather low key! Other than tax free shopping, there are no amusement parks, no huge malls, no baseball or football teams, etc. Nothing really jump out of seat exciting to do in the State of Delaware

There is this one thing that a lot of people don't know about, that is good for the whole family & a lot of fun too!! The best part about it is that it is RIGHT here in Milford Delaware.

F irst State BMX, is a local track in Milford Delaware for bicycle riders. During the season we ride on Saturday nights, and during the summer we usually ride on Tuesday nights as well! There are people of all ages who come out and participate, and everyone enjoys it!

This year First State BMX is going to host a National as well as a UCI Continental Race (Qualifying Race for the Worlds event). This will take place on June 12-14 of this year, with the UCI race on Saturday. The track is really excited about this & so are all the kids. These UCI races & ABA events are going to be on NBC Universal Sports channels, which will give all of us riders a chance to get major exposure!

I've been riding there since I was a kid, & it really is a great place to go to! If you are ever in this area, come and check out First State BMX!

Why taking on a part time job could be good for you & your clients!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:11:04 -0600

So I have been thinking about taking on a part time job recently, but not so much for the reasons most people believe. Sure the extra money will be nice, but hear me out!

I am a fairly new Realtor in my area, so I am not at the stage in my career where I am handling a huge amount of clients. I have some, but not an overwhelming amount.

My current listings are being marketed in the newspapers, as well as online, but I just feel like there is more I could be doing.

My mother and grandmother always tell me that I need to get out there and mingle with the world, & talk about Real Estate where ever I go. I do that as much as I can, at the gym, at the stores, etc.

If I had a part time job where I worked directly with the public, I think I would meet people outside of my circle. People I wouldn't normally come into contact with at the gym (since you have to have a membership), or at Walmart (since it's normally a meet and greet with someone from school), etc. Being at some place different, working just a few hours of work, might help me expand my sphere, and help me with my business. Maybe I will see people I have not spoken to in ages, maybe not, but I know that on a daily basis I will see people I have never met before.

If I can strike up one conversation with a stranger a week at my part time job about Real Estate over the year, that's 52 more potential clients than I had at the beginning of the year. That sounds like some pretty good odds to me. The same goes for talking about my listings. They are going to get some more exposure in real life (not through the paper or web).....

That has to be a good thing, right?

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Back to the BASICS!!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:39:44 -0600

I am a fairly new Realtor, having just got my license in May....and since then I have sent out farming letters to friends, families, and acquaintance's letting them know my recent change in career. I have also become a member of myspace, AR and facebook, and soon to be Twitter... where I have gotten in contact with a lot of people. And have even snagged a lead or two.

I have some business, but like everyone else in todays world, I want more!!! As a young Realtor, the clients I bring in, could be clients for life... and I want to make that list large. I need to look out for today as well as for tomorrow.

With that being said I am going back to the basics. Instead of spending all my time on social networking sites, I think I need to get out into the world. See people and meet face to face. Go to gatherings, functions, parades, fairs, etc... I have my name out there... Now I need to get my face out there.

I think this is going to prove as a valuable tool for me... what do you guys think?

Twitter, is it in the Norm?

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:51:12 -0600

So, I have heard hundreds of you AR members talking about twitter, so today, with a little extra free time on my hands, I decided was my day to check out this place. So off I went to twitter.

I wish I could tell you more about my first experience at Twitter, but I can't, because I didn't get very far.

I cant even get the page to load at this point, and when I did it was ridiculously slow. I did get to pick a user name and such, but it never made it to the actual congratulations! you are now a Twitter Member, because there was a problem (it said so on there screen). And then it thanked me for letting them know there was a problem (which I didn't).

My interest is still sparked, and I'm not really upset its not working today, I just wish it would work because the curiosity at this point is actually killing me.

What is Twitter, and when oh when do I get to join!!!!

Get ready to say "AWWWW"

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:33:27 -0500

There were a few different things that motivated me to finally do this post that I told everyone I would do a little while ago. Last time I talked about my girlfriends dog getting hurt, I said I would post pictures of her and have yet to do so. So not only am I going to post pictures of her little bitty teeny weeny dog, I am also going to post pictures of my dog.

The first thing that made me want to do this blog, was reading about a Realtor in Lexington Kentucky, Lizette Fitzpatrick, who has a dog who is going through some health issues.

As well as all this talk about dogster.com, Kayla (my girlfriend) just found out about it, and although she has not joined YET she plans on it.

SO HERE THEY ARE.....dun dun dun....

This is Bella as a puppy... sleeping, which use to be her favorite passtime...

Here she is at about one. In her "rotten" stage as I like to call it.

And this was about a month ago! In her "rowdy" stage

But sometimes she sleeps.....sometimes. mostly during the day when you are awake, never at night when you are trying to sleep!!!!

And for Sam...

Who could resist that?

He only weighs 120 lbs

And as a puppy!!!!

Now maybe one day I can get them to stay close enough to eachother to take a picture together!! Until then, this is all you get!! So enjoy! =]

Hello everyone, from Milford Delaware, fairly new to AR

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:15:30 -0500

Hello from Milford Delaware, my name is Tony Favata!!!!

I just started AR this week and found this group! Wanted to say hello to everyone!

I just became a realtor recently as well, and I am currently helping buyers or sellers in Kent and Sussex County.

If you have any tips, knowledge, experience, stories, bewares, or anything at all that you would like to share with me, please do so!!!!

Tony Favata

Nascar comes to Delaware!!!

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -0500

If you have ever been to a Nascar race in another state, I suggest you come to Delaware for a race sometime. The location is perfect, the State Capitol is jammed-pack with people, and there are things to do EVERYWHERE.

Dover International Speedway - The Monster Mile®

Septmber 19-21, 2008. Right here in our little town of Dover.

After living in Delawre all my life, I still CAN NOT understand how we fit so many people into this town during race weekend. I mean how does traffic survive without being jammed up for days? There are only two main roads in, and two main roads out. Sure there are back roads, but a majority of the people come into to Dover, Delaware on Rt 1 or Rt 13. It amazes me!

The campers, I mean thousands, tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands all lined up, in the lots, radios on, coolers filled, grills going, ready for the weekend!

This monster mile is no joke! Live music, autographs, booths, memorbilia, fans, food, I mean who wouldnt want to come to Dover Delaware and check it out just once!

And last but not least, the track has had a serious makeover! You really just NEED to come and see this sometime. The legendary, Miles the MONSTER. He is huge, I mean gigantic, enormous, rediculously incredibly ginormous! I hear he stands almost 50 ft tall, and holds a car in his hand. Not a toy car, a real live everyday car. You have to see him! From Rt 1, which I would say is about 10 football fields away maybe more, he still looks huge. Watch out kids, he might be a little scary for the younger ones!

Nascar racing in Dover Delaware is a sure thing! No one wants to miss out on the racing or the fun! Come to Dover Delaware and check it out!

Tony Favata

Realtor

Milford Delaware Homes for Sale

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:36:12 -0500

Are you looking for homes for sale in Milford Delaware? If you are please contact me today. Milford Delaware is a great place to live whether you are a first time home buyer, or you are ready to retire. Milford Delaware of Sussex County is close to many attraction like the Beach, outlets for shopping, and plenty of restaraunts. If you need a home that feels like it is not in town, but it close enough to everything than Milford Delaware is the place to be! IF you want to buy or sell your home in Milford Delaware contact me today!

Why should you choose ERA Realty

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:57:23 -0500

Why is ERA Real Estate the way to go if you are going to be buying or selling your home? As a Realtor from ERA Harrington Realty - Milford, I can tell you a few reasons why. Education, technology, Products and services all go above and beyond normal standards. Being a part of the ERA team has given me ample amount of tools of success at my fingertips. ERA offers continuing education for their realtors for different things like website enhancing, marketing tips, and a lot of other useful information. Finding the time of day to read everything is the hardest part!

Technology is the next big thing. ERA offers things like Text ERA, where you can get a listing in the palm of your hand in a matter of seconds. ERA is finding new ways to bring their technology to new levels everyday.

Products & Services. Whether it be marketing your home for sale on Teamera.com or making advertising brochures, open house brochures, ERA has it all for you and your clients!

If you are looking for a real estate agent in Delaware, please contact me today!

I am a local real estate in Milford, Dover, Camden, Harrington, Felton, Frederica, Millsboro, Milton, Greenwood, Greensboro, Bridgeville, Houston, Lincoln, Farmington, Lewes, Bowers Beach, Kent County, Sussex County.

New Realtor in Kent County Sussex County Delaware

Tony Favata (First Class Properties) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:15:51 -0500

Being a new Realtor in Delaware, Kent County or Sussex County, or anywhere really, can be hard or trying (if you let it!). I have been a Realtor since May of 2008 and at first it was like AH when will the business come, but in fact it has- and it has been smooth sailing ever since.

Being a NEW sales person in any industry is going to be hard. Why you may ask. Well think of it this way, you are going to buy a car and you have the choice between the guy who has been there for 15 years (who people are lined up to talk to) or the guy sitting at his desk with no customers who just started last month. Who do you naturally think is going to give you the better deal? The guy that has been there for 15 years. He knows what to say, what to do, and how to do it, to give me the best possible deal for my money right?! Well not exactly. They all have to report to the same guy, the used car manager, or the new car manager, and they all get the same deal. The key is to go in on the day that the manager is in a really really really good mood, you know like the day before his vacation, or the day after he got a raise! Haha, just kidding! No really!

So anyway, being a new Realtor for Kent County as well as Sussex County started out slow. I ended up catching a deal and sold a high value home in about 14 days no too long ago and things have been going well since then. Since then I have lined up a few more contracts, as well as a couple listings. Things are going well now and I am so glad that I have had the first few customers I have come into contact with have this strong of faith in me! I am trying to get my name out there in any possible way I can via the internet, the mail, posting at local shops, and getting out around the town. I want people to know that although I may be new, I am a third generation realtor that has been around the business for about 20 years, and this is what I was MADE to do. I love what I do, and I work hard. I work for YOU.

So if you are looking to buy or sell real estate, property, home, land or lots, in Milford, Harrington, Houston, Lincoln, Felton, Frederica, Woodside, Camden, Dover, Ellendale, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Farmington, Lewes, Slaughter Beach, Bowers Beach area then I am the guy for you!