bank owned: A whole new meaning to a Foreclosure being a pile of poop. - 08/30/14 12:08 AM
If you you think Listing and Selling Foreclosed and REO Homes is easy, you may want to read this. One particular bank asks agents to attend the Foreclosure auction usually held in front of the property. If the bank buys the home back, the listing is assigned. On this special day arriving early to a ruckus. It was the auctioneer, a couple of investors and now myself. The home owner was in the process of smearing dog poo on the stairs and hand rails.
 
He was yelling, his wife was yelling at him and we all stood back. The auctioneers phone rings, … (44 comments)

bank owned: Do NOT Open the Fridge! - 08/26/14 10:13 PM
Should a Home Buyer open the refrigerator when looking at a home listed For Sale? In most cases yes, however when it comes to selling REO homes, also known as Bank Owned or Foreclosures we have a rule. DO not open the Fridge. WHY you may ask, well if you have ever opened one that has been sitting a good year with food inside, you may never open another. The rule of thumb is ask before opening or you may learn why you do not open the refrigerator the hard way. 
 
One of the puzzling facts is some banks including … (37 comments)

bank owned: Who is Unreasonable in this Real Estate Market? - 12/01/11 01:34 AM
Here in the Manchester NH the market is changing, foreclosures are down, short sales are selling and inventory of homes currently on the market is down near 30%. With interest rates down just under 4% and prices still Low buyer are indeed buying.
 
This Week a buyer saw one of my listings with their Buyer Broker, The property was priced below market value for a quick sale. It was mint condition and needed nothing. The buyer put in a low ball offer AND asked for the seller to pay 6% of their closing costs. The seller was not happy but as … (19 comments)

bank owned: Are there any good BPO agents? Based on are all BPO agents Bitter? Lazy? Dumb? - 10/22/11 04:11 AM
I was reading a blog by Karen Fiddler http://actvra.in/lJs  that asked "Are BPO agents Bitter? Lazy Dumb?" which lights up a number of emotions at first thought, as BPO agents affect EVERY Bank owned sale and Short sale not only in the Manchester NH area but in the whole country. All aspects of life will always have "a balance". You can not have COLD without HOT, can not have SOUR without SWEET, can not have DULL without SHARP, and most important can not have BAD without GOOD. For the first part of the conversation I List alot of Bank Owned homes from various large banks. … (22 comments)

bank owned: 5 Myths about Today's Real Estate Market - 10/18/11 03:15 AM
Today's Real Estate Market not only inspires questions from both home buyers and sellers, but seemingly everyone who is concerned with today's economy. Yesterday for instance when i headed to lunch, the conversation always seems to drift towards peppering me with questions about the Real Estate market in and around Manchester NH. People want to know if short sales, foreclosures and bank owned homes are taking over the market. I get quoted with so many news stories from print and television that are exaggerated or just plain wrong that it inspired this blog.   THE TOP 5 MYTHS ABOUT TODAY'S REAL ESTATE MARKET1. THE BANKS ARE NOT LOANING MONEY. It is … (14 comments)

bank owned: The SECRETS to getting a SHORT SALE Approved. What to do and what to avoid... - 10/04/11 03:39 AM
A short sale does not need to be frustrating, It seems to go as well as the agent handling it is experienced in listing, negotiating and selling them. I list and sell short sales, foreclosures, bank owned homes and reo properties in and around the Manchester NH area so i see it all.To get a short sale to to be approved and limit frustration, there are some things that everyone involved has to do and some things you should  avoid. SHORT SALE CLARIFICATIONS1. The bank is not the seller in a short sale - the home owner is the seller.2. The listing agent works for … (12 comments)

bank owned: Does buying a BANK OWNED home support the greed, fraud and bailouts of the banks? - 10/01/11 09:55 AM
I entered into an interesting debate fueled by  a question i saw in Voices, that if you purchase a bank owned property, "Are you supporting the banks, financial institutions, fraud, bailouts and greed that created this recession? As a leading listing agent of Bank Owned Homes in the Manchester NH area I have some ideas and insight form dealing with these same institutions on a daily basis.First in my opinion you are not supporting the bank by when you purchase a reo. You are supporting the neighborhood who will have an owner occupied home with someone taking care of it's maintenance, cleaning up … (35 comments)

bank owned: New "Bank Owned" Listing - Newer End unit Townhouse style Condominium priced for quick sale - 09/27/11 08:03 AM
News Release Sept. 27, 2011New "BANK OWNED" Listing - Newer End Unit Toownhouse style condominium in good condition. Maple kitchen, finished lower level, 1 car garage, deck and more...PRICED TO SELL AT $164,900property subject to prior sale, price subject to change, information though to be correct but is subject to errors or omissions.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in New Hampshire, please call us first. We strive to provide the best in personal and professional service through each step of the buying and selling process.
We offer * FREE * BUYER REPRESENTANTION - ask us how we … (0 comments)

bank owned: NH Sales Increase for August 2011 as Prices decline slightly. is this the start of a recovery? - 09/24/11 03:05 AM
According to the New Hampshire Association of Realtors sales for August 2011 were 14% higher than 1 year ago in the state of NH. The median sales price for Single Family homes fell 2.4% from last year at this time. The median sales price for condominiums though fell 9.1% from last August.Overall total listings seem to be down. Sales are steady. Cash buyers remain very strong. There are alot of homes coming on the market in need of alot of repairs where a buyer is unable to get a mortgage that re being bought up by investors, totally rehabbed and put back on the market … (0 comments)

bank owned: How are over priced Listings affecting your market? - 09/23/11 02:52 AM
When looking through listings here in the Manchester NH area, you often see so many that are so overpriced. It is not just owner occupied homes, many short sales and bank owned homes are overpriced as well. When taking a listing, coming up with a real and true market value is one of the most important factors in whether a home will sell quickly or even sell at all.I complete a lot of Broker Price Opinion for banks, on average at least 20 a week. The advantage is that i am very up to date on values and trends from city … (4 comments)

bank owned: Do you want to List or Sell bank Owned Homes? Here are the best tips. - 09/20/11 12:46 PM
If you ever wanted to List and sell BANK OWNED Homes then this Blog is for you. Not a day goes by without getting an email asking how an agent can break into the REO business either selling REO homes or completing BPO's. I am one of the leading REO Agents in the Manchester NH area. It is a great segment of the industry, but is not for everyone.First i have been working on REO's since 1989. At the mere age of 22 and already 4 years of real estate experience under my belt, i was thrust into selling the local banks inventory. Then the feds came … (10 comments)

bank owned: What was the bank thinking when they priced that foreclosure? - 09/17/11 06:06 AM
One question i hear the most is "How did they come up with that price on that bank owned home?".  I am one of the leading listing agents of foreclosures here in the Manchester NH area. I work for several of the largest banks in the countriy and each has their own policy for pricing homes.When a home is taken back by the bank at a foreclosure auction, it is given to an asset amanger usually from an asset management company to sell. That asset manager then assigns the listing to an approved local agent, one that has usually done a … (6 comments)

bank owned: Why a Local agent may provide better service than an out of town agent - 09/16/11 01:13 PM
If you are looking to buy or sell a property, then you need to know the advantages of using a local agent. In this market you need every advantage you can get. Here in the Manchester New Hampshire area we have seen a trend of out of town agents to solicit local listings and buyers. It often leads to frustration.
Local agents stand out over "out of town" agents through:1. KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA: A local agent lives and works in the area. They can easily answer questions regarding neighborhoods, schools, shopping and recreation.2. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Becuase local agents live and work here, … (6 comments)

bank owned: BANK OWNED Condo in desired Indian Rock Village PRICED FOR QUICK SALE - 09/15/11 06:53 AM
This BANK OWNED Condominium at Indian Rock Village in Merrimack NH SOLD IN ONLY 14 DAYS!!!!End Unit townhouse, 1 car garage, new garage door, newer kicthen, hardwoodd floors on 1st floor, finished lower level, huge walk in closet... ready for your new paint and carpeting.Built 1987     1478 Square feet
If you own a condominium in Indian Rock Village, we can assist you in selling yours as well.property subject to prior sale, price subject to change, information though to be correct but is subject to errors or omissions. Final sale subject to 3rd party approval.

If you are looking to … (2 comments)

bank owned: NEW LISTING in a desired area of South Manchester -priced to sell- - 09/14/11 06:01 AM
News Release for Sept. 14, 2011
                                    JUST LISTED IN MANCHESTER NH
3 Bedroom Ranch, 1/4 acre lot, NEW Kitchen, finished lower level, 1 car carport
Located in the Green Acres School District, Mclaughlin Middle School and Memorial HSBuilt 1960, Sq FT: 1056
Pending Sale
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in New Hampshire, please call us first. We strive to provide the best in personal and professional service through each step of the buying and selling process.
We offer * FREE * BUYER REPRESENTANTION - ask us how we can help you buy a home here … (2 comments)

bank owned: Market UPDATE for MANCHESTER NH for the 1st week of September 2011 - 09/12/11 11:23 AM
MARKET UPDATE and Report for MANCHESTER NH for the 1st week of September 2011 What do market updates mean? Basically this is a snap shot for the first week of September 9/1 to 9/8/11 of what the Real Estate market was doing here in Manchester NH. I wanted to take the stats and break them down for you. So sit down and enjoy them a please email me any questions on my report or buying or selling a home in New Hampshire.* Currently there are 588 properties for sale in MANCHESTER NH * There were 35 new listings from  9/5/11 to 9/11/11* There were 12 properties put under contract from … (2 comments)

bank owned: BANK OWNED HOME PRICED TO SELL AT $55,000 -Put under contract in only 3 hours... - 09/12/11 10:38 AM
News Release... Sept. 12, 2011
NEW LISTING PRICED TO SELL TODAY!!!
Sorry folks this home went under contract in only 3 hours.... Please check our web site or blog often for more great bank owned homesHome accross from Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Bennington NH3 BR BANK OWNED Home, huge shed, views of Mountain1536 Square feet of Living Space, 0.82 ACRES, Home remodeled in 2004Cash sales only with no contingincies.... Home sold AS IS, information believed correct but subject to errors or omissions.FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF TIPS AND DETAILS ON SHORT SALES PLEASE SEE MY BLOGhttp://www.trulia.com/blog/scott_godzyk/2010/10/so_you_want_to_buy_a_shortsale_advice_and_tips_you_need_to_be_successful
If you are looking … (2 comments)

bank owned: Who will push me over the edge? The climb to 200,000 Active Rain Points - 09/12/11 07:36 AM
Today someone will push me over the edge. I will hit the 200,000 point mark here on Active Rain. It has been a great climb. I have met some wonderful people from all over the country and some great people from my own backyard i did not know before joining Active Rain. I have learned alot about blogging and social media and how it can help me in the real world of Real Estate. I get to share experiences and pictures with all of my new friends and read about theirs.
With Active Rain I can get first hand knowlede about the economy, listings, … (4 comments)

bank owned: The 2011 World Chili Cook off is set for Sept 30 to Oct 2, 2011 - Will you be there? - 09/11/11 11:59 AM
The 2011 WORLD CHILI COOK OFF kicks off with the Last Chance Cookoff which will take place on Friday, Sept 30th at Vetran's Park in downtown MAnchester NH. The last chance cook off provides the general public and those who were unable to qualify for the World's Championship Chili Cookoff through regional or district cookoffs a second chance to earn a spot in Sunday's Red Chili Division and the opportunity to win the $25,000 Grand Prize!There is also a Restaurant Division which provides restaurants the opportunity to have their chili judged by sanctioned judges from the International Chili Society for the title, "Best Chili in … (2 comments)

bank owned: Neighborhood Stabilization Program awards $5 Million to revitalize foreclosures. - 09/11/11 11:41 AM
Two New Hampshire cities will soon receive $5 million in federal grants to revitalize neighborhoods under the Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Berlin NH will receive $1.3 million with Manchester NH to receive $3.7 million. The money will help the cities with vacant and distressed properties left behind after foreclosure.During the last round of funding i was very pleased to be able to work with "The Way Home" on purchasing a blighted 5 unit building which was torn down and a new building built in its place to help those less fortanate.During this round the city is looking to partner with 3 … (0 comments)

 
Scott Godzyk, One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents (Godzyk Real Estate Services)

Scott Godzyk

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Manchester, NH

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Godzyk Real Estate Services

Address: pob 4783, Manchester, NH, 03108

Office: (603) 661-2121

Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of The Godzyk Real Estate Services located in Manchester NH. With 29 years of Real Estate experience Scott specializes in Listing and Selling Bank Owned Homes, Short Sales, Residential Properties, Condominiums, New Construction and Investment Properties. Scott services the counties of Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and Belknap. To contact Scott Godzyk please call 603-661-2121 or email sctprop@aol.com. his website is www.ScottSellsNH.com.


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