century 21 aa realty: You Agents Work Hard
- 01/29/12 03:22 PM
You Agents Work Hard
As real estate agents, we know how hard we work. Our friends and family know how hard we work because they see us working hard. And at times, they do not see us because we work so hard.
But, when a stranger acknowledges how hard we work, for some reason, we feel validated and appreciated. This is how someone made me feel today and it made my day!I have a short sale listing in Lindenhurst NY that is due to close this coming Friday. It's been a long road: 2 years with this listing. (Details coming forth … (6 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Is Your Long Island Realtor® Breaking The Law?
- 01/17/12 10:53 AM
Is Your Long Island Realtor® Breaking The Law?Please keep in mind that most Long Island Realtors® do not break the law. The few that do, make the rest of us look bad and I am so done with it!Over the past few weeks, I'm being told from other Long Island Realtors® that pursue expired listings that the homeowners have told them they re-listed with their "current" agent. The Realtors® show the homeowner the expired listing and in our MLS and it doesn't state the home is back on the market. What form did they sign in order to put the home … (10 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Women, Men and Downsizing
- 01/11/12 11:52 PM
Women, Men and DownsizingLast year I listed a 55 & Over condo in Lindenhurst NY. The couples that came to my open houses and called to preview the home taught me one thing: Men and Women feel differently about downsizing.
Men: They could have moved last week.Women: On the fence about moving.Why? Men: They are tired of mowing the lawn and shoveling snow.Women: They raised their kids in their home, there are special memories in every room of the house, more closet space, larger kitchen for food prep and cooking, love their flower and vegetable gardens, more privacy from neighbors, no … (13 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Lindenhurst NY REO Homes For Sale
- 01/07/12 05:58 AM
Lindenhurst NY REO Homes For Sale
There are 7 REO properties for sale in Lindenhurst NY. Prices range from $139,900 to $269,900.
When buying an REO property in Lindenhurst NY or anywhere else on Long Island, expect to do work to the home. Never expect move in condition especially at these low prices. You may have to completely overhaul the home meaning replacing windows, roof, heating & A/C system, new kitchen, new baths, flooring, etc. I have found that the bank who owns the home may redo the hardwood floors but don't count on that either.
You may be eligible … (3 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Lindenhurst NY REO Properties For Sale
- 12/19/11 12:04 AM
Lindenhurst NY REO Properties For Sale
There are six REO properties for sale in Lindenhurst NY. Prices range from $139,900 to $235,900.
When buying an REO property in Lindenhurst NY or anywhere else on Long Island, expect to do work to the home. Never expect move in condition especially at these low prices. You may have to completely overhaul the home meaning replacing windows, roof, heating & A/C system, new kitchen, new baths, flooring, etc. I have found that the bank who owns the home may redo the hardwood floors but don't count on that either.
You may be eligible for … (6 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: West Babylon NY Housing Market - Week Ending 11/27/11
- 11/29/11 11:26 PM
West Babylon NY Housing Market - Week Ending 11/27/11
One home sold last week in West Babylon NY:
763 Centerwood Street West Babylon NY 11704 - This is a 5 bedroom, 12 room Colonial. Listed for $329,000 and sold for $310,000. On the market for 33 days. List price to sold price ratio: 5.8%
There are 99 homes for sale in West Babylon NY in the West Babylon School District. Prices range from $174,500 to $950,000.
94 homes have sold in West Babylon NY in the West Babylon School District since January 1st, 2011. Sold prices range from $125,000 to … (3 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Weekly Prospecting Journal - Week Ending November 25th, 2011
- 11/28/11 10:41 AM
Weekly Prospecting Journal - Week Ending November 27th, 2011I decided to do this journal for two reasons: 1. Maybe it will help and/or inspire someone to motivate them more which will increase their business.2. Hold myself more accountable on a regular basis. I am stepping up my prospecting now for 2012. I can't rely solely on blogging and my website. So, here is to an awesome 2012!November 21st 2011Prospected around a sold listing:Doors Knocked: 26People Spoke With: 4New Contact for Future: 4New Buyer: 1November 22nd, 2011 Prospected around a new listing:Doors Knocked: 38People Spoke With: 2New Contact for Future: 2New … (9 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: New Year's Eve on Long Island 2012
- 11/27/11 06:07 AM
New Year's Eve on Long Island 2012
Lily Flanagan's Pub345 Deer Park AvenueBabylon, NY 11702(631) 539-0816Lily Flanagan's will be having their annual New Year's Eve extravaganza! Prix Fixe menu, open bar, buffet and champagne toast. Call them for details!
Long Island/Huntington Hilton598 Broadhollow RoadMelville, NY 11747(631) 845-1000 - Ask for VictoriaNew Year's Eve 2012Hornblower Cruises & EventsWhy not treat yourselves to a lavish New Year's Eve?!?! What a great way to spend New Year's Eve to ring in 2012! For reservations call: 1-888-467-6256The Snapper Inn500 Shore DriveOakdale, NY 11769(631) 589-0248They do not have a lot of info yet about New Year's … (4 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Feedback - Be Careful What You Ask For
- 11/06/11 08:26 AM
Feedback - Be Careful What You Ask For
As agents, it's our job to get feedback for our homeowners. When I get a call or email asking for feedback from another agent, I am going to be honest. No sugar coating. And I'm nice about it.
But, when I get blasted for being honest, I have to scratch my head. YOU asked for feedback. That is YOUR job. It will help your homeowner to know what other agents and buyers think. Isn't that the whole point to getting and giving feedback? Some homeowners are unrealistic about the price of their … (65 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Babylon NY Homes Under Contract - September 2011
- 11/05/11 03:22 AM
Babylon NY Homes Under Contract/Pending - September 2011 Pending home sales for Babylon Village in 2011 compared to 2010 for the most part stayed consistent.
Babylon NY pending home sales for the 3rd Quarter 2011:
15 homes went under contract in the 3rd quarter of 2011. The lowest price home was listed at $256,000 and sold for $265,000. It is on Cadman Avenue in Babylon Village. It was on the market for 49 days. The list price to sold price ratio: -3.5%. Don't get all excited about the ratio. That is not the norm. In a seller's market it would … (1 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Lindenhurst NY Short Sales - Three Little Words That Pack A Punch
- 10/23/11 03:10 AM
Lindenhurst NY Short Sales - Three Little Words That Pack A Punch
Communication, communication, communication. I can't stress enough how important communication is from the listing agent to the buyer's agent. From the buyer's agent to their buyers. From the buyers to their attorney.
Lack of or no communication will kill a Lindenhurst NY short sale deal. The buyers will run like the wind and find another home to purchase. It's that simple and who can blame them?
I can't tell you how many times I hear an agent saying that their buyers walked from a Lindenhurst NY short sale … (4 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Direct Postcard Mailing Works!
- 10/12/11 03:40 AM
Direct Postcard Mailing Works!
Direct postcard mailings do work only if you are consistent. I got the following listing because of it:
The listing was a 1 bedroom coop unit in West Babylon NY. Sold it in 72 days. If I didn't send postcard mailings there every other month, this homeowner wouldn't have known I existed even though I used to live there and moved out 4 years ago. He had no idea I was in real estate until he received one of my postcard mailings. And, he also hired me to help him buy a new home.
It costs … (8 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Babylon NY Housing Market - Median Sold Price 3rd Quarter 2011
- 10/08/11 01:53 PM
Babylon NY Housing Market - Median Sold Price 3rd Quarter 2011
So here I am, working on the stats for the Babylon NY housing market and realized............where in the world did the time go? Thanksgiving is seven weeks away. It will be here before we know it!
The housing market for Babylon NY has been faring quiet well. The second quarter took a little dip compared to the first quarter but not horrendous at all. The third quarter did much better than the second quarter with a median sold price of $490,000. So far, the Babylon NY housing market seems to … (0 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Lindenhurst NY Open House - 9 Venetian Blvd - 10/9/11 1pm to 4pm
- 10/07/11 01:06 AM
Lindenhurst NY Open House - 9 Venetian Blvd - 10/9/11 - 1 pm to 4 pm
Come see this fabulous, diamond condition, five bedroom Expanded Cape! Minutes away from shopping, parks and the Venetian Shores Beach & the Beach Hut Water Park.
Quality workmanship shines through this recently renovated home.
Special Features:
2011 Chef's Kitchen complete with new refrigerator, stove and dishwasher. Maintenance-free vinyl siding. New economical 2-zone gas heating system. Separate water heater. New carpeting, new floors, freshly painted interior and hi-hat lighting. Full, unfinished basement with entrance to rear yard and some plumbing for a future bathroom. Circular … (8 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Long Island Distressed Properties - The Invisible Seller
- 10/05/11 09:49 AM
Long Island Distressed Properties - The Invisible Seller
When you buy an REO/distressed property, there is still a seller involved. It is not the person that defaulted on the mortgage. It is the bank/Asset Manager.
When you make an offer on a Long Island distressed property, that offer goes to the Asset Manager via the listing agent. Then it goes to their Manager. If your offer is accepted, you do the home inspection. If the inspection report is acceptable to you, you move forward and sign the contract. Then you start the mortgage process as normal. Here is where buyers … (5 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Lindenhurst NY Oktoberfest 2011 Photos
- 10/04/11 01:03 AM
Lindenhurst NY Oktoberfest 2011 Photos
Century 21 AA has a booth every year at the Oktoberfest in Lindenhurst NY. A few of us agents volunteer to work it. I was there all day since I had Sunday free for a change.
As always, there were a ton of food vendors. I ate so much junk but isn't that the fun part of the Oktoberfest?!?!? Gotta love those funnel cakes!
We also had raffles for people to win Mums. We deliver them to the winners and I have 7 to deliver today. Woohoo! All in all we had a great time!
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century 21 aa realty: Babylon NY Sold Properties as of 9/18/11
- 09/21/11 03:57 AM
Babylon NY Sold Properties as of 9/18/11
Three homes sold in Babylon NY during period ending 9/18/11:107 Annuskemunnica Road Babylon NY This two bedroom waterfront ranch home in Babylon Village was listed for $339,000 and sold for $325,000. On the market for 181 days. Price History: $379,000, $359,000, $339,000.
429 Midwood Road Babylon NY This four bedroom Colonial home in Babylon Village was listed for $519,000 and sold for $507,000. On the market for 43 days. Price History: $539,000, $525,000, $519,000.
16 Wyandanch Avenue Babylon NY - This five bedroom Farm Ranch in Babylon Village also in the Indian … (4 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Lindenhurst NY Varsity Football Schedule For 2011
- 08/29/11 06:23 PM
Lindenhurst NY Varsity Football Schedule For 2011
In the Lindenhurst NY Sports Schedule chart below, you can click on the map to get directions to the schools. You can also get the sports physical and permission forms here: Sports Physical & Permission Forms To keep informed about the Lindenhurst NY Sports Schedule for other sports: Sports Schedule
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century 21 aa realty: Copiague Harbor Homes For Sale
- 08/24/11 11:57 AM
Copiague Harbor Homes For Sale
Copiague Harbor is an affluent, private community located south of Montauk Highway (aka Merrick Road) offering amenities such as a private beach and a marina on a private lagoon. In the late 1960's, Copiague Harbor was created to be a private gated community and guarded. Some homeowners have told me that they would consider doing that but it hasn't up to this point.The homes in Copiague Harbor are larger and are deeded belonging to the Great South Bay Estates Homeowner's Association. Copiague Harbor is part of the Copiague School District.Currently, there are 11 homes for … (2 comments)
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century 21 aa realty: Babylon Village Sold Homes - August 2011
- 08/18/11 12:10 AM
Babylon Village Sold Homes - August 2011Two homes sold in Babylon Village:15 Christopher Court Babylon NY- Paradise Point Section - This Colonial home was built in 2004. Has 5 bedrooms and 10 rooms. Situated on a canal with 100 feet of bulkhead. Listed at $1.2M and sold for $1.177M On the market for 412 days. List price to sold price ratio: 1.9% 55 The Crescent Babylon NY - This Antique/Historical home was built in 1901. Has 8 bedrooms and 18 rooms. The sale also included 2 lots. Listed at $1.26M and sold for $1.275M. On the market for 54 days. … (0 comments)
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