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SOLD IN * 9 DAYS* 843 Middle Street, Middletown CT

By Valerie Osterhoudt

Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

April 19, 2011 10:48 AM

This does not happen every day, and I wanted to share that when you price a property correctly... IT WILL SELL.

I did a CMA for a client at 843 Middle Street, Middletown, CT. I spent time with her and went over all her options. She took my suggestion of listing the property a *little* under Median price... which stood out from other listings in the area.

She might have priced it a *little* low, but she doesn't want to sit on the property month after month waiting for an offer. Only to have to lower the price again... to where it is NOW.

After an open house I had.. thanks to my stuffed bear.... we had a multi offer situation... haven't seen this in years. She might have priced it a little low initially, but the multi offer brought it over the Median price... IN LESS THAN 9 DAYS.....

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I sat down to write up the offer on March 9th... and we closed April 19th... today. Remember the "2 P's" in real estate sells property.... PICTURES AND PRICE.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

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If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT area, there are plenty of great buys in today's market. There is no better time than now to take advantage of these homes while interest rates remain at an all time low. For more information on Cromwell CT real estate's homes and/or condos please visit Johnson Real Estate to access the newest listings.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.883.8889 cell - ValerieOhomes4u@gmail.com

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Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Congratulations Valerie! Wise advice you gave these Owners. If they had priced it a 'little' higher than the median price, it would have been another story completely!

Apr 19, 2011 10:51 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Al and Peggy... Exactly. If it were priced higher, it might *still* be sitting there. I'm just so glad that my client was happy on how things turned out.

Apr 19, 2011 10:58 AM

Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Congrats. that's awesome. So smart to do a sign like that. Good for you.

Apr 19, 2011 12:55 PM

Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Valerie...woo hoo and multiple offers as well. Good for you and what great direction to your seller. She is lucky to have you. Enjoy your evening.

Apr 19, 2011 01:42 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Valerie, congratulations on this very quick sales. It would be great if they all sold this quickly.

Apr 19, 2011 01:46 PM

Barbara Altieri

Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT

REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Valerie -- Excellent advice. Your sellers must love you for this. YOu are SO right. Pictures and Price!! Congrats!

Apr 19, 2011 03:03 PM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Valerie, Good job, I am amaze you had a rider with SOLD IN 9 DAYS, Good for you. You are on a great roll for the year.

Apr 19, 2011 04:33 PM

Steve Merson 512 412 1621

Keller Williams Realty - Austin, TX

CNE, e-PRO

Hi Valerie,

Congratulations on the quick sale. I recently sold a lot close to where I live and we went from listing it to closing in 17 days. I thought that was good but not as good as your 9!! Great job.

Steve

Apr 20, 2011 09:29 AM

Debbie... Not to puff my wares, but if people are looking to sell their home, maybe this sign will get their attention.

Apr 20, 2011 09:56 AM

Judith.. I tried a different approach and it worked... maybe others will follow suit, and we will begin to sell more homes.

Apr 20, 2011 12:27 PM

George.. I think it would be great if all transactions would go this smoothly. It has been a long time since I haven't had a sale with issues. But, hey, I'll take it no matter how it comes.

Apr 20, 2011 12:28 PM

Barbara.. Coming down in price initally only to have an offer come in that goes over the median price.. what a concept. I think I will try this on my next "presentation" when it comes to listing a home.

Apr 20, 2011 12:30 PM

Will.. I hate to admit it, but that "sold in 9 days" is OLD, I mean VERY OLD.... this was made back in the good ole days when it was a sellers market.

Apr 20, 2011 12:34 PM

Steve.. Thanks. This is one of those listings that come once in a blue moon. I think blue moons happen more than this does.

Apr 20, 2011 12:35 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Valerie, you go girl. The power of the stuffed bears comes through, and having a client that appreciates the information provided and makes the commitment to sell.

Apr 21, 2011 11:31 AM

Ed.. Everything fell into place on this listing. The stuffed bear is what I think made it all come to fruition.

Apr 23, 2011 05:10 AM

SOLD IN * 9 DAYS* 843 Middle Street, Middletown CT

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