scott: Is it better to write about it or step in it? yes i am talking poop
- 07/13/14 01:07 AM
I am often asked how do I find time to write a blog. Statements from those who are not active on Active Rain often ask "WHY I am wasting my time to blog anyway." The most important reason is to reach out to consumers with a mix of stories and experiences loaded with tips on Buying or Selling a Home.
The SECRET reason i enjoy blogging so much is the community. I can be entertained and also learn new things as well. Recently though Active Rain has been filled with "pardon the expression" but CRAPPY posts as writers try to double … (6 comments)
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scott: WHY cant I place any Price I WANT on a Home Listed FOR SALE?
- 07/12/14 11:55 PM
What is the BEST way to price a home that is going to be Listed For Sale? A Manchester NH Home Seller was determined to set the asking price themselve as he stated "a home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. How do we know how high a buyer will pay, unless we list the home at the highest price possible."
Although a reasonable statement it is not realistic, as in Real Estate a home's value is determined by other factors such as what is currently For Sale that is similar. Simply put if you price … (14 comments)
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scott: We have been INVADED
- 07/11/14 10:47 PM
Twice per year NASCAR Nation invades New Hampshire. 120,000 of my old and new friends, all come to NH for the race festivities. It was kicked off Thursday night with the transporter parade. Friday brought a couple of warm up races and Sprint Cup qualifying. The weather is in the 80's with low humidity.
Saturday brings a full day of Nationwide races with the Big Show kicking of Sunday afternoon. I met people from all over the country who started coming last weekend in their campers and cars to enjoy NH. Every year it never fails that people fall in love … (10 comments)
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scott: WHAT day of the week is BEST to Close your Real Estate Purchase/Sale?
- 07/10/14 11:10 PM
Is there one day of the week that is BETTER than any other day to have your Real Estate Closing? Would you believe a Buyer refusing to close on 2 days of the week because "someone" gave them advise that showings often do not go well on Monday's and Friday's?
The reality is it does not matter which day of the week you choose to close in terms if your closing will go well or go "not so well". What matters is who you have chosen for your Real Estate Agent. You will want a GREAT Agent whether you are Buying … (9 comments)
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scott: What was the Manchester NH Multi family Market like in June 2014?
- 07/10/14 11:24 AM
When is the BEST time to list and Sell a Multi Family Home. 2-4 unit homes are most popular as most are bought by Buyers who will occupy 1 unit and rent the others. We also deal a great deal with 5-24 unit buildings. Some will certainly say Spring and Summer are the Best times in NH, however with Multi Family homes, any time of year you are ready is the right time,
Most recently many families have bought 2 and 3 family homes together such as parents and adult children, brothers and sisters and even grand parents and grand … (4 comments)
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scott: You can look BUT you cant touch
- 07/09/14 11:29 PM
How can see a home listed For Sale and not look at the kitchen cabinets or the closets? This story is a prime example of why Home Sellers need to be informed on what to do and what not to do during a home showing. Arriving at a Manchester NH area home for sale, the seller was there to greet us. Much like the song, the seller jumps out and yells "You can look, but you can't touch... anything."
She proceeded to follow us around the home rubbing elbows and bumping into us the whole way. The buyer loved the home but had … (10 comments)
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scott: What is the average amount of showings before a home SELLS?
- 07/08/14 11:44 PM
Is there a secret number for amount of showings it will take for a home to sell? Speaking to an expired listing, they told me their home did not sell because they did not have enough showings. Puzzled I asked if they had any offers in the last 6 months. They said a couple but their agent said they should wait for more showings and offers to get a better one.
As I banged my head on my desk the advice was so wrong. I have sold a home with only 1 showing on the first day it was on the … (13 comments)
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scott: What was the Manchester NH Condominium Market like in June 2014?
- 07/08/14 10:38 AM
How is the Real Estate market is a question I am asked everywhere i go. Then I hear, Is now the time to Sell my Manchester NH Condominium? The question of whether to sell is being pondered by many area Home Owners. Our market as seen values start to rise with a steady flow of buyers and a shortage of homes currently listed on the market. That makes NOW a great time to list and sell your condominium.
.Scott Godzyk Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services has prepared a comprehensive Market Report that has been shared through out … (2 comments)
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scott: Does the color of a home affect how many Buyers will look at it?
- 07/07/14 10:52 PM
What is your favorite color for a home? Do you think the color of a home will affect how long it takes to sell it? For me, I do not have anyone calling to only see yellow homes. I did however have a buyer tell me they did not want to look at any blue, red or green homes.
When selling a home the rule of thumb is to make the home attractive to the most potential Home buyers. The most popular colors are neutral with earth tones leading the way. What is considered attractive may differ greatly as to what … (19 comments)
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scott: What was the Manchester NH Real Estate Market like in June 2014?
- 07/06/14 11:18 PM
When is the BEST time to list and Sell your home. Some will certainly say Spring and Summer are the Best times in NH. he question of whether to sell is being pondered by many area Home Owners. Our market as seen values start to rise with a steady flow of buyers and a shortage of homes currently listed on the market. That makes NOW a great time to list and sell your property.
.Scott Godzyk Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services has prepared a comprehensive Market Report that has been shared through out the area to show … (11 comments)
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scott: Is there a new SECRET to getting a SHORT SALE Approved.
- 07/05/14 10:14 PM
What should a Home Owner do if they Owe more than their house is worth? There may be help for you. Recently a panicked home owner called, had their home for sale for 6 months, they thought they owed more than the house was worth and now they can not make their mortgage payments.
The first step was to see what their home was actually worth. The surprise was their home was actually Worth almost $30,000 more than it was priced. They did not have to even do a short sale. We listed the home at market value and within days had … (13 comments)
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scott: The phone is ringing - WHO could it be?
- 07/04/14 11:12 PM
Do you answer your phone when it rings? Who could be calling anyway? You posted an ad? You wrote a blog? You have listings in MLS? After all WHY would the phone ring? You may get the taste of sarcasm in there as you can not hear the tone of my voice, but WHY oh WHY don't all Real Estate Agents answer their phone?
It was the 4th of July, a summer Holiday we all look forward to, My office was closed but I was available for emails and calls just in case. I answered quite a few emails with questions … (45 comments)
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scott: Would you list your home with just anyone for some FREE stuff?
- 07/03/14 10:12 PM
Is there a right way and a wrong way to List your home. Here in the Manchester NH area, a Home Owner was boasting to his neighbor how he will get 10,000 airline miles, get a 10% off a major chain for their next purchase and a $50 restaurant gift card because they listed with a national franchise after they filled out an on line form to find out the value of their home.
The neighbor laughed and asked the home seller if it was really worth a couple of hundred dollars in perks to list with just anyone? The Home Owner … (21 comments)
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scott: How LONG will it take a home to SELL if listed Today?
- 07/02/14 10:49 PM
The most popular question is how long it will take for a home to sell? The answer will depend on many variables such as it's location, it's price, it's condition, style, size, age, amenities, extras and most important, Who you listed with.
Here in the Manchester NH area, there is an overall shortage of good, clean homes listed for sale. Our new listings can go under contract rather quickly. It is not automatic though. It takes planning and a target ted marketing and advert sing program to reach potential buyers, get them to see the home, make an offer and get that … (12 comments)
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scott: NEW LISTING Priced to Sell in Merrimack NH- INVESTORS TAKE NOTE
- 07/02/14 10:07 AM
Special announcement to Check out this NEW BANK OWNED LISTING in MERRIMACK NH 03054. It is PRICED TO SELL at $201,000. It is a CASH ONLY SALE that will be sold AS IS. Located in a very desired neighborhood. Utilities will not be turned on. Buyer will need to turn on in their name and at their expense if they would like to test them. No repairs or cleaning will take place. Showings are accompanied and by appointment. This could be the home you were dreaming about....
ROOMS: 7
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
FIREPLACE
SIZE: 1339 SF
FULL FINISHED … (5 comments)
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scott: Your thinking about Active Rain POINTS is ALL WRONG
- 07/01/14 10:37 PM
You may hear some sharp opinions regarding points awarded for participation in Active Rain. You may read many more negative opinions regarding the increase to getting points for 20 blogs a week and how robo bloggers are taking advantage of it.
What you do not hear is the success stories from a blogger who writes a a blog every day geared to help, educate or entertain their readers. What happens when they read fellow blogs, take time to leave comments and be active in the Active Rain community.
They rise above. Some say points do not result in … (22 comments)
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scott: NEW LISTING on an IMMACULATE home in Webster NH priced to sell
- 07/01/14 11:23 AM
Special announcement to Check out this NEW LISTING at 60 New London Drive in Webster NH 03303. It is PRICED TO SELL at $199,900. There is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and over a half acre lot. The home is immaculate and ready to move in. There is a large deck over looking the private fenced in back yard. The home located in the Pillsbury Lake community has beach rights, access to the playground, basket ball court and more.... . It is not Bank Owned and NOT a short sale so no hassles that you may find with them. Country Living yet so close … (5 comments)
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scott: HOW many questions is TOO MANY questions when Buying a home?
- 06/30/14 10:50 PM
Is there a point where you can ask too many questions when Buying a Home in the Manchester NH area. Out showing homes to my buyers we had an appointment with a big time agent to see their listing and the Buyer must have hit their limit. The listing agent said they would meet us because of the unique characteristics with this home. My Buyers were excited to be able to get their questions answered as none of my previous calls or emails were even returned the last week.
As we walked through the home the Buyers had some easy questions such as how … (11 comments)
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scott: Can I place ANY price I want when I LIST my Home For Sale?
- 06/30/14 12:19 AM
There is a SECRET to pricing a home when it is listed For Sale and I love to tell every one of my potential clients what that secret is when I meet with them. Recently a Home Owner in the Manchester NH area called to list their home. As always I walked through the home, I had prepared a list of what has sold in the area that was similar and what is currently listed for sale that is also similar.
When setting a price you want to set it high enough that you have room to negotiate, but not so high … (12 comments)
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scott: If the economy is better - WHY are there NEW FORECLOSURES going on?
- 06/28/14 11:44 PM
Why am I seeing new Foreclosures going on if the Housing market has recovered? You may read or see a variety of news depending on which part of the country you live. Some may tout a full recovery in the economy and housing market while some may show double digit increases in values. The easiest answer is it is a work in progress. There is no magic light switch that goes from recession to complete recovery.
The truth is many banks held back on foreclosures. Many others re-wrote mortgages through loan modifications. The problem is that once again those payments … (10 comments)
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I am often asked how do I find time to write a blog. Statements from those who are not active on Active Rain often ask "WHY I am wasting my time to blog anyway." The most important reason is to reach out to consumers with a mix of stories and experiences loaded with tips on Buying or Selling a Home.
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