larchmont: February Sound Shore Area Market Stats – by Gay E. Rosen
- 02/21/14 06:38 AM
While we are all waiting for properties to enter the market, I thought I would prepare a short report on the Sound Shore Area market stats..
2o14 looks to be a wonderful year!
Westchester is GREAT!
… (5 comments)
|
larchmont: The 2012 Larchmont Rag-A-Muffin Parade,1 p.m., October 20th
- 10/20/12 05:32 AM
A huge event each year for the little ones (and not so little) is the Rag-A-Muffin-Parade. Sponsored by the Larchmont Recreation Dept. and the Larchmont Fire Department, it is wonderful time to strut one's stuff.. Today's event was well turned out... There were brave heroes, heroines, witches, our feathered friends, perfect pooches and even Fred Flintstone!
LARCHMONT is GREAT!
… (0 comments)
|
larchmont: 6 Douglas Lane, Larchmont Manor New York..... private dock...
- 09/30/11 12:04 PM
6 Douglas Lane, located in the prestigious Larchmont Manor, with its beach privileges also has much to boast! A private dock, perfect for the boat and kayak, located in a cul-de-sac, 2753 square feet, 4/5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, hardwood floors, open floorplan, .... and did I mention it was designed by local Architect Manuel Delgaldo? Being offered at $1,780,000, appointments upon request. Welcome to Larchmont.... just 35 minutes from New York City, but with a European flair! Larchmont is GREAT! … (4 comments)
|
larchmont: Independence Day and UFO's! Are they here looking for real estate?
- 07/03/11 08:57 AM
I am sure we all saw the movie "Independence Day" starring Will Smith. Well have you noticed the increasing amount of UFO sightings around the world? There was one a week or so ago in London.... and the "UFO's were seen by quite a few people, different videos, etc.. it is all so strange.. (Rod Serling are you out there? Craig? Anyone?)
I showed my sons, and they then recounted the January, 2011 sighting in Israel over the Dome of the Rock, then the day the airport shut down in Hangzhou, China last year and 17 flights were cancelled.....
I find it … (21 comments)
|
larchmont: Setting yourself apart..... Market Plan for the SELLER.....
- 01/02/11 08:03 AM
There are so many agents out there, and if your local stats define the actual working (successful) agents as being even a small portion or so of those licensed (as in the Westchester area), you are STILL competing against those other agents when you go to a listing appointment. Are you resting on your laurels?, on your company's laurels? or you treating each listing appointment as if it were your first, and are you delivering a written marketing plan to the sellers defining what you will be doing on their behalf?
I sincerely feel that we cannot call ourselves listing agents … (10 comments)
|
larchmont: Market Stats New Rochelle and Larchmont areas..
- 12/06/10 12:51 AM
Hi! My office took on an interesting marketing study this past week.... Most buyers will ask what the cost per square foot is on past sales/available properties/properties in contract. It also enables us as agents (as we all know) to offset a seemingly high priced property against the square footage of your listing, thus enabling you to price higher or lower as the case may be.
We learned that the price per square foot in New Rochelle is at 2003 prices. the median sales prices were a tad under the 2004 prices at $628, and to-date 240 properties have been sold comapred … (0 comments)
|
larchmont: Don't Forget to thank the Tax People!!!!
- 12/02/10 01:30 AM
I am sure that each year, the various offices have collections for the staff in appreciation for all of their hard work but do we sometimes forget the others who surround us to make our lives more productive? I do not mean tipping the meter maid (ha!) - she is vigilant here in Larchmont.....and we all cringe when we hear the words 'she is marking the cars..' (she marks the tires and after 2 hours - a nice $25 ticket awaits you if your car is still there!). I am thinking of those people who we might take for granted, and yet … (9 comments)
|
larchmont: How Social Media helped me today!
- 11/26/10 07:09 AM
Well... always tongue in cheek, but I expected the day to be quiet... It would seem people are taking advantage of Black Friday and all that, but yours truly decided to offered to do phone duty in the Larchmont office, and catch up on - Social Media! I am about to launch a new website too, and thought it would be a productive day in many ways. I was supposed to be here until 11:30 - decided to stay until 4.
Our secretary went home at 2, and just as she was leaving, in walked a lovely older couple - looking … (11 comments)
|
larchmont: There are Inspectors and then INSPECTORS......Be prepared!
- 11/14/10 02:45 AM
I think we can all agree that some inspectors are more vigilant than others. As a listing agent, when I hear the buyers are utilizing X company, it might make me groan or smile... and I think we have all been there. We obviously want the inspector to be knowledgeable, honest and forthright, but while some inspectors will state that this needs to be done "down the line, or in 5 years..." others will make other statements....There is one company though that makes me SHUDDER..... I have had several dealings with this company. The first time was when I represented the buyers...We had … (14 comments)
|
larchmont: "Look into my EYES - look into my EYES......."
- 11/13/10 03:15 AM
When I wrote that, I thought of a funny English comedy show called "Little Britain.." Very cute, and sometimes raunchy skits, but in this case I am referring to a clairvoyant friend I have. I have known her for over 15 years, and visit her once a year for my 'check-ups! Ha! It is better than going to a doctor, as she will tell you ' you are fine, you have this or that, check it out, but it will be fine..." She is amazing... not to replace medicine at all, but she is comforting...My husband always imagines that heart attack, and … (15 comments)
|
larchmont: We DON'T Need to Sell.. so we will take it OFF the market.
- 11/04/10 03:04 AM
We DON'T NEED to sell - so, we will take it off the MARKET
I am sure we have all had that same experience. You have worked incredibily hard for several months, and after having decent showings, no bids. The sellers state that they don't need to sell, but you know that they REALLY WANT to sell.. so education is key here (and praying, and hoping they are open to discussion about it) I think the key thing here is feedback,market updates and stats. My websites let me know exactly how many people have visited my clients' homes via the … (15 comments)
|
larchmont: Local Real Estate versus Sy Syms - a local Analogy...
- 11/01/10 01:05 PM
November 1st, 2010 Local Real Estate versus Sy Syms - a local Analogy
Mr. Sy Syms is well known in our area as having been someone who transformed the retail business in clothing sales. Mr. Syms’ store “Syms” was the first store in the United States to offer -off price Armani clothing.“ Already discounted designer clothing would have one price, BUT if it wasn’t sold within 30 days, it would then reflect another lower price, and then after 30 days, it would be further reduced and again after an additional 30 days, it would be even further reduced…… The only catch … (7 comments)
|
larchmont: Appraisals - KNOW Thy area!
- 09/20/10 02:10 PM
I have found, since appraisers in my neck of the woods come from far and wide (due to the banks budgetary reasons and pay so little), it is imperative to write a report be you the listing agent or buyer's agent for the property. We have been seeing appraisers traveling from Long Island, upstate - who know NOTHING of lower Westchester, and equate one area with another to the detriment of the property, seller and buyers.... I was the buyer's agent for one property in our Historic area in New Rochelle, and the property had received 5 multiple bids, my clients … (4 comments)
|
larchmont: Referrals or Not?
- 09/19/10 04:55 AM
I noticed that some agents cover a great amount of areas in their resume and territory, which is wonderful.... and I realize that they are trying to attract as many referrals as possible from agents outside of their area, and that is fine too - for them BUT not for me. I believe that in truly knowing an area well (I live in New Rochelle), and having lived here for over 32 years, having sent my 3 sons through the public schools, having served on the PTA Board, been a soccer manager, assistant baseball coach (being British … (39 comments)
|
|
|
|
;)
;)
;)
