home selling tips: The Four Seasons of Real Estate - Home Selling Tips - 01/08/15 05:38 AM

In New England, when you think about the four seasons your first thought is probably not about real estate, unless you are planning to sell your home. In the Plymouth county area, there are four distinct seasons in real estate, but two of them are more popular with home sellers. Do you know which two?
Spring brings more than blooming flowers and budding trees. Among the crocuses, daffodils and tulips are newly planted "for sale" signs. This is the first peak season for selling and many believe it is the best time to sell. Buyers with "cabin fever" start emerging … (2 comments)

home selling tips: Don't Cook That Fish! - 03/05/11 04:31 AM
Don't Cook That Fish!Last night I went out to dinner with my husband and good friends. We had a fantastic meal! I ordered the Frutti di Mare, and it was superb. I always think of this after the huge plate is placed before me…. we should have shared an order. I hate to waste food!
Today, as it approaches lunch time and my tummy growls thinking of last night’s excellent meal, I figured I would share a little reminder. If you are planning on showing your house, try to avoid cooking fish, or any other strong smelling food. It can really … (11 comments)

home selling tips: Want to Sell That House? Be The Lion, Not The Lamb! - 03/03/11 06:21 AM
Want to sell that house? Be the lion, not the lamb!As we approach the edge of winter, and arrive upon the cusp of spring, thoughts of selling your home tends to become stronger. March is here already, and if you are considering selling your home, you might want to do it sooner rather than later.In my area, we are still experiencing a buyers market. Inventory is still up with more homes being added to the mix daily. Be the lion, attack your home selling plan with a purpose. Get the house ready and on the market before you have more competition … (34 comments)

home selling tips: What Do You Do When the Current Real Estate Market is Rejecting Your Sales Price? A True Story - 09/04/10 06:31 AM
What do you do when the current real estate market is rejecting your sales price? A true story. I have been selling real estate long enough to know that if a property is receiving little to no attention, then you need to do something about it. I was hired to do a job and get the property sold. With my seller's permission, I am sharing their experience hoping that it will help YOU if you are faced with a similar challenge.
Here is how the story began....
It started out with a telephone conversation, where I learned enough information to get … (24 comments)

home selling tips: Judy Jennings Joins ERA Belsito & Associates in Plymouth Massachusetts - 03/06/10 11:09 PM
The past few weeks have been filled with exciting new opportunities and many changes for me and my business. New office, new colleagues, new products and services, new clients, new listings and a fantastic training program that will sharpen my skills so I can better serve all of my clients. My skills, combined with the resources of ERA Belsito & Associates will put you at a distinct advantage when it comes to selling your home. We offer extensive exposure in the form of print media, web presence, networking, multiple listings, syndication, and a global name brand recognition which puts your property out in … (7 comments)

home selling tips: Be a Leader, Not a Follower and List Your Home Today! - 12/30/09 06:29 AM
If you are planning on putting your home on the market this spring, you might want to thing about doing it now! Get a jump on the majority of home sellers that are considering doing the same thing.

Be a leader, not a follower and list your home today!


It happens every year. I hear sellers say it year after year, "we want to wait until spring" to sell our home. This is a common thought process, as sales tend to spike in the spring. However, this is not a common market. In my area, we are … (8 comments)

home selling tips: Radon Result Came Back High - Now What? - 11/01/09 02:53 AM
My house has high level of radon! Now what? If you are the Seller, chances are the Buyer is going to want YOU to take care of the problem. Not to panic, there are companies that can help. There are professional companies that specialize in the installation of radon remediation systems. They are not outrageously expensive and are much better than the alternative of refusing to address the problem. Refusing to fix the problem could result in losing the Buyer which means you would have to put the property back on the market. If the property goes back on the market, … (14 comments)

home selling tips: 1071 Single Family Homes Expired in Plymouth County MA - 07/14/09 08:25 AM
1,071 homes expired in the past six months and that number does not include condos, multi-families or homes that were for sale by owner. Sadly, the numbers are much higher. Were you part of the statistic?
So, your house didn’t sell – now what? You are receiving unsolicited phone calls from a number of local Realtors all telling you they can get the job done if you list with them. How they are the greatest, number one selling agent in the community, and nobody else can get the job done better or faster, or for more money… blah, blah, blah. Am … (10 comments)

home selling tips: What Do You Think I Can Sell My House For? - 06/29/09 05:29 AM
At the end of the day, the true market value of any home is what a buyer is willing to pay. This is why knowing what like homes have sold for is so important.
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