top: Can a listing agent submit an offer that is "TOO LOW" to the seller? The follow up to "Are Buyers waging war on sellers?"
- 11/07/11 02:15 AM
This weekend in Manchester NH their was a raging debate raging... Simply put... Can a listing agent submit an offer that is "TOO LOW" to the seller? Is there any case where the listing agent should not be submitting offers becuase they are too low? Unless the seller directs the listing agent in writing to "not submit" offers under a specific amount, ALL offers submitted in writing and accompanied by the required addendums, prequailification letter and deposit, no matter what they are, need to be submitted to the seller.Recently we have debated 'Low Ball " offers and how sellers react to them. Some offers that some … (15 comments)
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top: Did you turn your clocks back? I did, but my client turned them ahead?
- 11/06/11 01:57 AM
There was so many reminders coming from TV, radio, emails and the newspaper to set my clocks back that this morning i got up on time, got ready, ate breakfast and headed to my 9am showing getting there ahead of schedule. I waited 10 minutes when i called my buyer, they replied "they had been there for an hour and just left??? I told him our appointment was at 9am. He said 'yes and it is 10am". I said "no it is 9am". He told me "hang tight, he was right around the corner and was coming back."He pulled in the driveway, … (10 comments)
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top: An Attitude of Gratitude - Power outtages in the Northeast
- 11/05/11 09:48 AM
When a read the blog regarding "An attitude of gratitude, i needed some time to think if who to write about. Then something happened here in Southern New Hampshire, we were hit with the largest snow storm this early in the year in 140 years. With leaves still remaining on the trees 22 inches of heavy wet snow fell. It stuck to the trees like glue. Soon last Saturday night power went out. All night in the darkness the sound of branches breaking and trees falling kept me awake.
In the morning when the sun rose, it was like a war zone, snow … (14 comments)
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top: New Hampshire students rate near the top of the country in math and reading for 2011
- 11/05/11 08:51 AM
The "Nation's Report card" is out with the 2011 results for the National Assessment of education progress assessment tests.. New Hampshire's 4th and 8th grade students rate near the top of teh country in math and reading.New Hampshire's 4th graders ranked number 2 in the country while the 8th graders were ranked 6th in the country. In reading the 4th graders were ranked 3rd in the country while the 8th graders were ranked 8th in the country. Another reason why New Hampshire is a great place to live, work and play. If you are looking to buy or sell a home … (2 comments)
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top: Can I purchase a home that is "IN FORECLOSURE" ?
- 11/03/11 05:40 AM
I recently received a call from a buyer here in Manchester NH that wanted to know how they can purchase a home that is in foreclosure. it is actually a common question. First, i asked if it was in foreclosure or was just in the process. Then i asked for the address so i could look to see if it was listed. In this case it was not. The buyer insisted they wanted to buy it NOW. I let them know that as it has not yet gone through the foreclosure auction and it is not on the market, it is very unlikely they can purchase … (12 comments)
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top: What would i do with an extra 3 hours a week? Thank you Docusign
- 11/03/11 01:46 AM
When asked what i would do with an extra 3 hours a week, i did not give it a second thought. First you should know by being being an Owner/Broker of a locally owned and operated Real Estate Company, my time is often quite consumed by the duties of being a successful Realtor. As a Real Estate Broker who strives to provide the best in personal and professional service, I have to be available when others are not working. My day often starts at 7am and continues to 9pm on weeknights. I used to find myself scheduling my daughters events and games as … (4 comments)
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top: Market update and report for Hillsborough County NEW HAMPSHIRE, October - November 2011
- 11/02/11 04:16 AM
MARKET UPDATE and Report for HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NH for OCTOBER 2011 What do market updates mean? Basically this is a snap shot form week to week here in HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. 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 2790 properties for sale in HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY* There were 555 new listings from 10/1/11 to 10/31/11, That is 80 LESS than in Sept. 2011 * There were 256 properties put under contract from 10/1/11 to 10/31/11, That is 81 MORE than in Sept. 2011 * … (4 comments)
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top: Are Buyers waging WAR against Sellers???
- 11/01/11 03:12 AM
An owner of a home in Manchester NH called me up screaming "Why are all buyers trying to beat us up?. The converation was about if all buyers are lead to believe that all homes listed are in a distressed situation, that they are in foreclosure, bank owned or short sales. The media is teaching buyers to make what is considered "Lowball" offers. Everyone wants to get the best deal, but how you go about it is just as important. If you want to make a "Lowball" offer you need to follow some simple guidelines.1. Find out what type of sale it is, Is it bank owned? … (101 comments)
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top: The Grinch that stole Halloween. - Happy Halloween All !!!
- 10/31/11 02:39 AM
Here in the Manchester NH area Halloween has been under attack. The mayor, the police chief and now mother nature. The largest snow storm in History has postponed Halloween ceebrations, parades and Trick or Treating to next Sunday Nov. 6. 2011
With 240,000 people with no power, trees down blocking roads and branches blocking sidewalks it is a huge safety issue. Children of most of NH will have to wait a week to show off their costumes and get their goodies.
The snow storm put to rest a contorversary brewing our area for the last month of the police Chief and Mayor's decision … (12 comments)
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top: Mother nature plays a trick on the Northeast- A Halloween Blizzard
- 10/30/11 06:39 AM
Mother nature played a trick on us here in Manchester NH. With nearly 22 inches of snow in my back yard which fell in a mere 13 hours blanketing everything with a heavy cement like snow. The tree still have leaves them which which collected the snow like a giant sponge. The weight of the snow was too much and brought down branches trees and power poles. Early estimates were no power for at least a week. It had only snowed 4 times this early in 140 years of record keeping with this shattering the old record of 3 inches in the last … (16 comments)
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top: New BANK OWNED Listing - Hampton Beach NH - Priced to sell
- 10/29/11 10:30 AM
News Release: NEW LISTING at 6 Reuben's Driftway in Hampton NHBANK OWNED Contemporary style detached condo priced to sell at $250,000Walk to North Beach from this desired neighborhood. Only 6 detahced condos that abut conservation land. Large kicthen with Garanit Counter tops amd ceramic tile. 4 season porch, deck, great back yard.1918 Square Feet.Finished Lower Level2 car garageBuilt in 1998
It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.
If you need to sell a home in New Hampshire I … (5 comments)
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top: HALLOWEEN Safety and awareness Tips
- 10/29/11 09:50 AM
There will be a "white" Halloween in Manchester NH given the earliest snow in recent memory, Despite the snow safety and awareness during Halloween should be practiced be all.One of the biggest things to remind ourselves and teach our children is that if a house does not have a porch light or outdoor light next the door on, it means the resident will not be handing out candy.There are many reasons why some houses do not participate. These homes should be skipped over and not be targeted with tricks. Simply go to the house swith lights on. It does not take magic … (2 comments)
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top: The TOP 5 Items you need to know if you want to buy a BANK OWNED HOME!
- 10/28/11 10:14 AM
As a leading Listing Agent of Bank Owned homes in the Manchester NH area, i often get flooded with questions regarding foreclosures. I have put together the TOP 5 items you need to know if you are looking to buy a bank owned home.TOP 5 ITEMS YOU NEED TO KNOW IF BUYING A BANK OWNED HOME1. GET PRE-QUAILIFIED: Before even looking at a home you should get pre-approved for a loan. No bank will look at your offer without it. Meet with a local and trusted mortgage broker, they can prequailify you at no cost, they will look at your credit plus … (10 comments)
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top: Miracles do happen... even in Short Sales - Fall Season of Miracles - Fall Miracles Contest
- 10/27/11 10:14 AM
The POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group gives you the opportunity to share the miracles in your life during this fall season with a creative writing challenge . Join in on the challenge with the FALL SEASON OF MIRACLES CONTEST | Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul Group
Miracles come in different shapes and size, some are small, some are much larger, some deal with life and others with healing. When you deal with a short sale in the Manchester NH area, you often have a family looking to stay out of foreclosure or bankruptcy, but at the end of … (4 comments)
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top: City tells Trash Pickers "keep you hands off our trash"
- 10/27/11 02:49 AM
The city of Manchester NH has told trash pickers "To keep their hands off the recycling bins". The problem is trash pickers are picking the aluminum cans out of the recycling bins as residents place them to the curb before they can be picked up by the city. The city has drafted an "anti scavenging" ordinance which will prohibit this practice. The city gets paid by a recycling company who picks up the materials on trash day. Therefore it is a lost source of revenue.The controversary among alderman is if it should include picking things out of garabage cans such as … (8 comments)
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top: City extends free disposal of Bulk Items
- 10/26/11 10:40 AM
The city of Manchester NH has extended the period where city residents can bring bulk items to the Dunbarton Road transfer station at no charge, The city has stepped up efforts to clean up roadways and alley ways.You may bring furinitire, mattresses, stoves , dishwashers, couches etc however Some items not accepted are refrigerators, air conditioners and hazardous waste.
The drop off facility is open 7:30am to 3pm daily qnd 7am to 11:30 am on Saturday.
If you have any questions please call 603-624-6444
It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes … (1 comments)
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top: Top 10 TIPS for Buying a Short Sale
- 10/24/11 03:52 AM
If you are considering buying a Short Sale, whether you are in the Manchester NH area, Southern New Hampshire or located aywhere else thoughout this great country of ours, the short sale process is the same. As a buyer there are some things you need to do in order to have an advantage and opportunity to have your short sale approved. The short sale process can be long, it can be frustrating but it does NOT have to be.
THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO DO:
1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS OF THE SHORT SALE: Before you start looking at homes or completing research. you … (9 comments)
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top: My 500th Blog - The TOP 10 things i have learned from blogging.
- 10/23/11 04:19 AM
Today i have written my 500th Blog here in Active Rain. There would be no more fitting a tribute than the top 10 things i have learned from blogging.10. That no matter how many blogs i write or read regarding the #1 irritating thing to agents or clients, is that those agents not answering their phones, are probabily not reading our blogs, as they are still not answering calls or returning messages.9. That you are never to old and it is never to late to learn something new that is shared through blogging.8. That it never gets old typing your name in … (17 comments)
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top: 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)
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top: What is a Reasonable price in this Market? How LOW is "TOO LOW"
- 10/11/11 04:28 AM
"What is a Reasonable price in this Market" is a frequently asked question? I often find myself talking to the buyers about how LOW is "TOO LOW". Here in The Manchester NH area we did not get hit as bad as some parts of the country. Our prices did decline though and that has created some incredible opportunities for home buyers. The key ingredient with any buyer is how serious are they about buying a home that they will fall in love with and meet their needs as opposed to a buyer looking for the biggest deal out there that they will make fit … (5 comments)
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This weekend in Manchester NH their was a raging debate raging... Simply put... Can a listing agent submit an offer that is "TOO LOW" to the seller? Is there any case where the listing agent should not be submitting offers becuase they are too low? Unless the seller directs the listing agent in writing to "not submit" offers under a specific amount, ALL offers submitted in writing and accompanied by the required addendums, prequailification letter and deposit, no matter what they are, need to be submitted to the seller.Recently we have debated 'Low Ball " offers and how sellers react to them. Some offers that some … (15 comments)
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