Syracuse, NY Real Estate

New Price for a completely updated ranch in Camillus!!

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:39:33 -0700

Just reduced to $99,900!! 216 Westfall in Camillus, NY. 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath in this updated gem. New roof, new furnace, updated electrical, all new appliances. Kitchen has been completely updated. Check out the tile flooring, new light fixtures, new appliances, and cabinets and counter tops. Fresh new carpet and paint throughout the house. An extra room off the back of house that can be used for a variety of purposes. Large window that gives lots of natural sunlight. Full and dry basement with laundry hookups. Large back yard with shed. As always be sure to check out my website for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs or my home search page for all homes for sale in Syracuse and surrounding areas. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Camillus Ranch for sale $109,900

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:29:23 -0700

Great home available in Camillus. Completely updated throughout! With many homes for sale in Camillus, this one is truly a gem. All you have to do is unpack! Freshly painted interior. New wall to wall carpeting and tile flooring in kitchen and bathroom. Kitchen has new lighting, counter tops, cabinets, and appliances. New windows throughout the house. 3 good sized bedrooms. Kitchen is large and has a space for a small table. Large living room with picture window. One floor of living. Large dry basement. Huge yard with shed. One car attached garage. Extra room can be used as dining room, family room, office, or whatever your imagination allows. Potential for first floor laundry as well. As always for all of your Syracuse Real estate needs be sure to check out my website.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

DeWitt Homes for sale.

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:29:57 -0800

The Syracuse real estate market is picking up. Spring is upon us! More and more houses are getting listed everyday and yes there are buyers out there!! I just listed this 4 bedroom ranch in DeWitt, it is near Tecumseh Golf Course. This home features 3 bedrooms on the first floor and one full bathroom. Also it has a living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and family room. Hardwood floors are in great shape. The kitchen has been updated with new counter tops, cabinets, and floor. Along with the formal dining room there is also a separate eat-in area just off the kitchen. There is a finished lower level that walks out to the back yard. The lower level can be used as an in-law suite or additional living space. It has one bedroom, family room, a second kitchen, full bathroom, and laundry room. There is also a one car attached garage and a fully fenced yard with an inground pool. This house will not last long. Click here to view 2716 E Colvin St. As always check out my website for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs. Also click here to view all of the Syracuse Homes for Sale. sure to Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Syracuse homes for sale, just listed!!

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:23:47 -0800

Just listed new to the Syracuse Real Estate market!! This home is located on the Northside of Syracuse. It is currently rented out and you as an income property, but can also be used as owner occupant. This house is just listed for $54,900. Has three bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, living room, and dining room. Hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms. Roof was replaced about 7 years ago. Attached 1 car garage. Good size backyard. House is located on a one way street, so it will have less traffic. Close to main roads and schools. Webster elementary is a block away and has a playground and baseball diamond. As always be sure to check out my website for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs and to search homes for sale in Syracuse. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Syracuse investment properties

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:54:28 -0800

I just listed 2 new investment properties in the Syracuse Real Estate market. There are many investment properties currently listed in the Syracuse area. These are two that are fully rented with long term tenants. The first is a two family on the northside of the city of Syracuse. There is a 1 bedroom downstairs that has a tenant who has been there over 20 years. The second floor is a 3 bedroom apartment with eat-in kitchen and living room. The bathrooms in both apartmetns have been updated with tile flooring. The whole house has had all windows replaced in 2008. House is listed at $39,900 The second home is a single family on the westside of the city of Syracuse, tenant has lived there over 7 years. It is a 4 bedroom house. Tile flooring and hardwoods throughout. The roof and windows were replaced in 2008. House is listed at $29,900. In both homes the tenants are on month to month leases, so houses can be used as owner occupant if preferred. As always be sure to check out my wensite for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs and to search Syracuse homes for sale.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Baldwinsville homes for sale

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:36:15 -0700

Here is a great 4 bedroom ranch for sale in the Syracuse real estate market. The house is located in Seneca Knolls and is one of many homes for sale in the Baldwinsville school district. Close to Beaver Lake Park, downtown Baldwinsville, and highways. This is over a 1900 square foot ranch. 4 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. Kitchen has been updated with maple cabinets and granite counter tops. Garage was converted into a large family room. The house has a formal living room and a dining or you can set it up anyway you prefer. Off the back of the house is the 4th bedroom and 2nd full bathroom. Could be used as an in-law apartment or a master suite. There is also another family room in the rear area of the house. This house has a lot of potential for $109,900. As always for all of your Syracuse real estate needs check out my website. There are many good values in the Syracuse real estate market. You can use my website to search homes for sale in Syracuse. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Onondaga County real estate

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:28:07 -0700

Onondaga County real estate and Syracuse real estate. In the last 30 days there has been a lot of real estate activity in the county of Onondaga in New York State. 245 homes have sold. The average sales price is $167,036. The average sales price is up from the month of June, but I am thinking that is because of the number of first time home buyers we had. The average days on market is 67 days. These stats are for all of Onondaga County. Below is the actual report. Market Analysis Report

Property Type: Single Family Residential

Status: Closed Sale or Rented

Number of Properties: 245

# Bedrooms -Total# Full Baths - TotalSquare FootageList PriceLP/SqFtSale PriceSP/SqFtSP / LPDays on Market High Low Average Median

6	5	5,776	$1,200,000	$558.14	$999,999	$465.12	127%	609
1	1	564	$10,900	$9.73	$9,300	$8.3	54%	0
3	2	1,829	$167,036	$87.27	$160,554	$84.1	96.07%	67
3	1	1,664	$134,900	$86.9	$132,250	$86.25	97%	29

The numbers are down from June, but not too bad considering the tax credits were done. In the month of June 565 homes closed in Onondaga County. Onondaga County real estate has been good. Average sales price was $154,874 and days on market was 56. Below is the report. Market Analysis Report

Property Type: Single Family Residential

Status: Closed Sale or Rented

Number of Properties: 565

# Bedrooms -Total# Full Baths - TotalSquare FootageList PriceLP/SqFtSale PriceSP/SqFtSP / LPDays on Market High Low Average Median

9	6	5,160	$1,335,000	$424.35	$1,150,000	$365.54	152%	615
1	1	660	$6,900	$4.58	$2,200	$1	1%	0
3	2	1,763	$154,874	$84.88	$149,508	$82.34	97.02%	56
3	1	1,573	$129,900	$86.37	$127,000	$84.95	98%	25

As always for all of your Syracuse real estate needs be sure to check out my website. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Baldwinsville homes for sale

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:06:15 -0700

Baldwinsville home for sale. A ranch located in Seneca Knolls and is one of many homes for sale in Seneca Knolls. This house has just been reduced again to $109,900. Over 1900 square feet, you won't find a larger house in the area. Seneca Knolls is a great place to live located just outside the city of Syracuse, but still has city taxes! The house is located in the Baldwinsville school district and close to everything. This house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. In the family room there is a gas fireplace. Kitchen was just updated with granite counter tops and oak cabinets. You can use the back area of the house as a master suite or an in-law apartment. It features a separate entrance, full bathroom, family room, and bedroom. Great for private space or extra income. Backyard is fully fenced and large. To view all homes for sale in Baldwinsville check out my website. And as always be sure to check out my website for all of your Syracuse real estate needs. Thanks jaime Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Strathmore homes for sale

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:39:29 -0700

Great home for sale in Strathmore. 3 bedroom colonial for sale in Strathmore. This is a nice house with a lot to offer. It is a great house for the Syracuse Real Estate market. Strathmore is a great area to live in the city of Syracuse. The houses are all so unique. 1408 Stolp is a bedroom colonial with one and a half bathrooms. The house features hardwood floors throughout. A wood burning fireplace in the living room. Large living room that is great for entertaining. Good sized dining room. Updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. Half bathroom on the first floor. Extra three season room off the back of house, great for an office or just a place to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. Upstairs features 3 good sized bedroom. The one bedroom has a porch off the back of it. All three bedrooms have good sized closets. Attic just had more insulation installed this winter which have drastically reduced the gas bill. Good sized yard and a one car garage. Basement is partially finished. Don't let this Strathmore home get away, set up a showing today. Check out my website for this home and all homes for sale in Strathmore and as always for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Camillus homes for sale

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:23:07 -0700

Camillus homes for sale. 109 Wilmont Road is a updated cape cod for sale in Camillus. It is a great 4 bedroom cape with so much to offer. The owner has taken care of this house. The house has been in her family for a long time. There are many homes for sale in Camillus, but this one is worth seeing. There are currently 206 homes for sale in the West Genesee School district. The average list price is $220,930 and average days on market is 148. 109 Wilmont Road has just been reduced to $114,900 and is a steal at this price. 109 Wilmont Road is one of many homes for sale in West Genesee School District. There have been many updates to this home. Most of the windows have been replaced. The roof was just replaced this month. The kitchen has been updated with new counter tops, tile floor, stainless steel refrigerator, and fresh paint job. The full bath has also just been updated with new tile floor and paint. The hardwoods are in great shape! Partially finished walkout basement with a half a bathroom. Fully fenced in yard with a shed. Be sure to check out my website for all homes for sale in Camillus and of course all of your Syracuse real estate needs. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Fairmount home for sale

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:04:14 -0700

Just listed in the Syracuse Real Estate market is 109 Wilmont Road. This cape cod features 4 bedrooms, 2 upstairs and 2 on the main level of the house. It is located in Syracuse, NY and in the Fairmount area. The school district is West Genesee. The house is very close to shopping, just a few minutes from Target, Wegmans, Marshalls, Bed Bath and Beyond, Dicks Sporting Goods, and more. Very convenient to restaurants as well no matter what you are looking for 5 Guy Burgers and Fries, Tullys, Panera Bread, IHOP, and number fast food restaurants are all just a few minutes away as well. The house has many recent updates. Kitchen has been updated with new tile floor, new stainless steel refrigerator, and new counter tops. Bathroom also has just been updated. It is freshly painted and new tile flooring. Living Room has lots of natural sunlight. Hardwoods are in great shape. Fresh paint throughout in neutral colors. The two first floor bedrooms are both good sized. Upstairs we have 2 bedrooms. They are just about equal in size. And most windows have been replaced recently throughout the house. Basement is partially finished. Great space for a family room, man cave, or workout area. Half bathroom down here as well. And it walks out to an extra room off back of house. Yard is large and fully fenced with a shed. This is a great home and won't last long priced at $114,900. Be sure to check out my website for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Looking for a home for sale in Syracuse?

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:29:44 -0700

Are you looking for home for sale in Syracuse? If so you should look below, you can search all homes for sale in the Central New York area. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Onondaga Lake Parks

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:30:53 -0700

What to do in the Syracuse area this weekend? Why not check out one of the many Onondaga County Parks. One advantage to living in Central New York is the abundance of public parks. There are many activities to enjoy at each park, no matter what you like to do. Beaver Lake Nature Center Open year round at 7:30 am. Admission is $3 per car or $24 for an annual pass. There are many things to enjoy at Beaver Lake Nature Center you can go canoeing or kayaking, bring your own or rent one. Canoes and solo kayaks are available on a first come first basis, $8 for the first hour and $2 for each additional half hour. You can also go hiking through one of the many winding trails throughout the park. You can walk, bike, or ski the trails as there are over 9 miles of maintained trails. Beaver Lake is a 200 acre glacial lake that is a migratory stop for thousands of Canadian geese. Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery Carpenter’s Brooks is open April 16 – September 30 9am – 6pm and admission is free. There is a fish production for farm pond stocking, Fishing programs for families, seniors, and specials needs group. June 19 and 26 there is public fishing from 9:30 – 11:30am, bait, rods & reels will be provided and it costs $5 per person. You can have a fish ‘n party at the shelter. Erie Canalway Go to one of the many parks along the Erie Canal. You can have a picnic and enjoy the use of picnic tables, charcoal grills, and playgrounds. Also you can follow the trail along the canal and bike, walk, run, or cross country ski year round. Highland Forest Open daily April through February at 8:30am. Admission is $1 and 21 years and under are FREE. So many things to do here! You can go hiking or walking through the wooded trails of Highland. Youth group camping, cabins rent from $29 to $140 and there are tenting areas available as well. Picnics, meetings, and weddings have all been held at one of the picnic shelters available. Mountain biking is another option. There is also bow and deer hunting in the Fall and turkey hunting in the Spring. June through August the Pioneer Museum is open on weekends from 1:00 – 4:00. Hopkins Road Park A six diamond complex of which there are five tournament quality softball fields and a fenced baseball field. There is a wide assortment of leagues available every night of the week and on weekends as well. Jamesville Beach Park Park is open year round dusk to dawn. Beach opens May 29 to September 6 weekends 11 – 7, weekdays June 1 til September 3, hours vary. Beach admission is $5 per vehicle on weekends and $4 for weekdays. A season pass is also available for $31.50. Don’t want to do the beach? There is still more to enjoy. There are a few shelters to reserve for your party. Boat rentals are available, paddle boats, row boats, canoes, and kayaks. Horseshoe pits and you don’t need to bring your own shoes. Volleyball courts are available. There is also a disc golf course open April to October during park hours, bring your own discs or rent them for $3 a set. Fishing is available along the shore as well. Oneida Shores Park Oneida shores is open year round. Beach is open May 29 to Spetember 6. Beach season admission is $4 a vehicle on weekdays and $5 on weekends, non beach hours admission is free. You can also launch your boats here into Oneida Lake rates vary from $4 to $8.50 depending on type and size of boat, season passes are also available. Camping is available sites range from $20 - $28 a night. There are also a few shelters you can rent out to host a party. Onondaga Lake Park Open year round. So much to do here, archery, boat rentals, butterfly garden of HOPE, commemorative bench program, equipment rentals, friends of historic Onondaga lake, fishing, get moving CNY, historic sites, kickball, lights on the lake, long branch park, marina and boat launch, salt museum, shelter rental, skatepark, trails, wegmans good dog park, and wegmans playground. There are more parks available and will write about them in a future blog. As always for all of your Syracuse Real estate needs check out my website.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Pictures can say a million words.

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:10:13 -0700

As a Realtor there is so much I have learned in the two and a half years. One of the most important things I have learned is the importance of the photos we take for our listings. I remember my first listing and the photos I took. They were all dark and cluttered. The house was dark inside and the owner did not have that much lighting inside the house. I was all excited and went over on a cloudy day to take photos. Ran through the house, got a photo of every room and the exterior shots all in less than 10 minutes. I ran back to the office uploaded the photos and threw them right into the MLS. I did not think anything about what the photos looked like. Over time I learned. They had to have been the worst photos I have ever taken. The house looked so gloomy and depressing. The first few listings I had it was a quick go in get photos of everything and get out to get the listing in sooner. Now I think it takes me close to an hour to take photos of my listings. I take the time to move furniture and remove items from the counter tops and clean up everything, also I take the time to make sure the lighting is just right. I am no professional when it comes to taking pictures, but I have noticed an increase of quality from day one. I also have learned how important the pictures of the houses can be. I have heard a few times people complaining about photos of other listings. The buyers notice when you just throw the comforter over an unmade bed. They notice the little things, a cluttered counter top, an open closet door, stuff thrown under a table. You never know when one of those buyers could be a potential listing. We have to learn how to use these photos to help sell our business. I have considered using a professional photographer or going out and buying a fancy camera that I would not know how to use. I wasn't sure a professional photographer would be worth it for me. My average listing is just over $100,000. I figured I can learn how to take better photos and spend the money I would have spent on a photographer elsewhere in my marketing plan. The fancy camera I figured that would just confuse me and it would take a while to learn how to use. I have decided to stick with my point and shoot camera and learn how to use photo shop. So next time you get ready to list a house be sure to take your time taking those photos. With everybody looking online if the photos are bad they will not even take the time to go into the house. As always for all your Syracuse Real Estate needs be sure to check out my website.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

New Eastwood listing 4 bedroom colonial $134,900

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:47:28 -0700

The Brooks Group just listed another house in Eastwood. There are quite a few homes for sale in Eastwood, but this one is unique. This house is located at 184 Clifton Place. From the outside you can see this house has a nice open front porch, great for enjoying your spring/summer evenings. Once inside this house you will be amazed at what it has to offer. Good sized living room with a wood burning fireplace and a separate door to front porch, behind couch. Hardwoods have been refinished in the dining room and has two separate doorways to kitchen both with swinging doors. Large eat-in kitchen with corian countertops. Bathroom with jacuzzi tub and tile surround. This house is perfect whether you are a first time home buyer or not. The house has a lot to offer. 4 good sized bedrooms all with large deep closets. Large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, full dry basement, walk up attic. Most of the windows have been replaced. Deck off back of house and a fully fenced in yard. As always for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs check out my website. You can also check out my website to search all homes for sale in Syracuse. Thank you for checking out our new listing. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Open houses today, National Open House weekend

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:45:07 -0700

The Brooks Group is hold two open houses today. One is at 1408 Stolp Ave and the other is at 110 Skyview Drive. Be sure to check out our website for our other listing in the Syracuse real estate market. With it being Realtor National Open House weekend there are a lot of open houses out there today. We have seen quite a few in both the Strahtmore area and the Chestnut Hieghts area. 1408 Stolp is just reduced to $124,900! It is a 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom colonial. Lots of charm and natural woodwork in this house. Large living room with a woodburning fireplace and mantle. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Room off the living room, can be office, 3 season porch, or your choice. Nice sized dining room, updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs. One of the bedrooms has a nice screened in porch off of it, a great place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee and look over your quiet backyard. All three bedrooms have nice deep closets. Pull down full sized attic, great for storage or extra space if you need. Partially finished basement. Nice backyard, with an above ground pool and deck. One car garage. Stop by today to see this beauty. 110 Skyview was just reduced to $149,900! This is a 5 bedroom 2.5 bathroom colonial located in Chestnut Heights. A large house with lots to offer. Beautiful hardwoods through out. Master suite with full bathroom and second floor laundry. 4 other bedrooms all good sized with plenty of closet space. Large living room and dining room with french doors, eat-in kitchen. Kitchen has been updated, new countertops, kitchen sink, flooring, stainless steel appliances. New windows throughout. Finished basement, can be used to entertain or extra living space. Huge fullty fenced in backyard with a one year old above ground pool. Large oversized deck perfect for entertaining on those beautiful summer days. Large shed with electric service. Attached one car garage. Stop by today to see this gem. Check out our website for all for your Syracuse Real Estate needs. Be sure to get out there soon to qualify for the first time home buyer tax credit.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Outside Blog...is it worth it?

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:25:04 -0800

I am looking at the Outside Blog options for Active Rain. They look good and I like the idea of a customized page. Are they worth it? If you are currently using one do you find it to be an advantage? What are your reasons for using it, what are your reasons for not? Are you seeing any advantages? Is it helping with your SEO? I am debating between signing up for it or not. Any help in my decision making process would be great!! ThanksJaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Internet leads

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:17:30 -0800

How are you successful with web leads? For the past year I have been using the Internet to generate the majority of my business. I have used Craigslist to drive traffic to my website. My company gives me a free IDX search for my website. I have used Facebook, Twitter, Linked in, etc. I post my website anywhere I can to help get more traffic to my site. I feel I have been successful. In the last year without really ranking on Google I have average 1300 hits a month to my website. I am slowly climbing the Google search pages. For googling Syracuse Real Estate I was non-existent at first. Today I am steady between pages 8 and 9. Every now and then I somehow land on page 1. Now that I am getting traffic to my website what am I doing to conver them to sales? Well at first I was forcing customers to log in and register on my site to search for homes. In one year I had over 400 people register. I stayed in contact with them through email and the periodic phone call. I converted 8 of them to actual sales. That is a very low conversion rate. What I was finding is that the people who registering for my website were not ready to buy a house or did not qualify at all. They say the average web user is 6 months out from being ready to purchase a house. I kept thinking how can I get more solid leads and not have to spend so much time contacting those who were not ready. About 2 months ago I decided to remove the required registration from my site and let people look as long as they would like. In doing so I have more solid leads coming in. Customers are calling me asking to see houses and they are qualified to purchase a home. They are also emailing me for more information about listings. They are contacting me when they are ready to buy. My average sales price for internet leads has gone up about $20,000. For me making that one change has made a difference. I may not be getting the same number of leads, but I have increased my conversion rate and upped my average sales price. What are you guys doing on the internet and your websites to ge leads? As always go to my website for all of your Syracuse Real Estate needs.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Open house ads...newspaper or internet?

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:46:12 -0800

Ok I have been in real estate for two and ahalf years now. I have been using as much free marketing as I can. Using red light/green light. I have taken on a few new listings this past month and the sellers are asking for newspaper ads. I have only used newspaper ads a few times in the past and have not seen much traffic from them. Here in Syracuse, NY our Realtor association has all of the open houses right on their website. They also have billboards all of the city advertises for people to go to their website to search for open houses. I also advertise my open houses on my personal website, craigslist, trulia, and zillow. I also use social network sites such as facebook and twitter. I have learned to use more open house signs and put them on all streets that can lead to the house. In Syracuse it costs about $80-$100 to put an open house ad in our Sunday newspaper. What do you guys use differently to advertise for open houses? Do you feel it is important to advertise in the newspaper? Do you find success using newspaper ads? Please let me know your thoughts. Also don't forget to go to my website for all of your Syracuse real estate needs. If you are searching homes for sale in Syracuse click here.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Syracuse Just Listed...3 bedroom in Eastwood

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:31:39 -0800

Another new listing in the Syracuse real estate market brought to you by The Brooks Group. This is one of many new homes for sale in Syracuse. This house is located in the Eastwood area of Syracuse. Eastwood is referred to the village within the city. While there are many homes for sale in Eastwood, they do not stay on the market for long. This house is a cute 3 bedroom bungalow with 1 bathroom. First floor has hardwoods under the carpet in the living room. The living room is large and can be broken up into two separate rooms if you want. There is an eat-in kitchen with nice cupboards and counter tops. The kitchen is large enough for a kitchen table that seats four. Off the kitchen is a good sized dining room with nice hardwoods. Off the dining room is a bonus that can be used as a pantry, storage, or you can do with it what you wish. Upstairs the house has three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The house has a two car garage that is only 3 years old. Blacktop driveway and a partially fenced backyard. Come enjoy your summer evenings sitting on your open porch and call this house your home. Go to my website for all of you Syracuse real estate needs. If you are looking for homes for sale in Syracuse be to check out my other website as well. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Just listed Syracuse, NY Strathmore area

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:49:01 -0800

As the Syracuse real estate market heats up the Brooks Groups keeps stride with another listing. This one is a 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom colonial on Stolp Avenue in the Strathmore area. There are a few homes for sale in Strathmore and this one is a gem. Beautiful hardwoods throughout. Lots of natural sunlight. Many new updates including most windows have been replaced, roof is 2.5 years old, newer hot water tank and furnace, and all new stainless steel kitchen appliances. The living is large with a woodburning fireplace. Off the living room is an extra that can be an office, childrens play room, or just a sitting room, you make the decision. Nice sized dining and a cute kitchen. Upstairs the house has 3 good sized bedrooms all with deep closets. Pull down full sized attic great for storage. Basement has a finished room for additional living space or your "man cave". Nice sized backyard. Deck off back of house with an above ground pool. Pool can be removed at new owners request. 1 car detached garage and blacktop driveway. Strathmore is a nice area in Syracuse. It is known for large older homes with charm and this house does not fail. Look for more listings coming soon from The Brooks Group. Go to our website for all of your Syracuse real estate needs. There are many homes for sale in Strathmore contact us for more! Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Great Home in Liverpool, NY Chestnut Heights neighborhood!

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:43:23 -0800

This is a beautiful home for sale in Liverpool, NY. One of many homes in the Syracuse real estate market. 5 bedroom 2.5 bathroom colonial in Liverpool is for sale, one of many homes for sale in Liverpool. The house is good sized and has a nice layout 1846 square feet of living plus a partially finished basement. 5 good sized bedrooms all with good closet space. Mastersuite with full bathroom and laundry room up stairs. Large living room with hardwood floors and lots of natural sunlight. Dining room with french doors. Eat in living room with new appliances, new countertops, new sink, new fixtures. Basement is large and partially finished with an area that could be used as additional bedroom. Large extended deck off back of house with a new above ground pool. Backyard is fully fenced in with a new shed with electric. Come see this beauty today. House is located at 110 Skyview. Chestnut Heights neighborhood has so much to offer. A middle school is in the area with baseball fields and play ground. Right off of 7th North and close to Old Liverpool Road. Conviently close to NYS Thruway, 481, Carosuel Mall, food, hotels, and more!! Jaime Brooks Keller Williams Syracuse Click here to view homes for sale in Syracuse Click here to for all of your Syracuse real estate needs. Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Syracuse short sales and foreclosures

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:08:48 -0800

As the Syracuse spring real estate market starts I have noticed more and more short sales available. There are many more foreclosures in Syracuse, along with REO's, bank owned properties, etc. While for buyers it can be difficult to find short sales in Syracuse and other real estate markets they can be lucrative when they do. For sellers the difficulty can be in finding a real estate in Syracuse who works with shorts sales. For buyers you may be asking where do I find them and what do I do when I find one. Well for starters you can click here to search foreclosures in Syracuse. When you find one call a real estate agent to get into them. You need to find an agent who knows how to handle a short sale. A short sale does not always mean a quick transaction. Sometimes you can close quick other times they can take a while to close. Your agent will need to do many things and to be organized. If you have a good agent and attorney you can make this as smooth as a transaction as possible. For sellers this can be a scary situation. You may be worried about losing your house and just wondering what you need to do to get your house sold. You as well will need an agent who knows what to do. Selling a short sale needs a little extra work by your agent. Click here to view short sales for sale in Syracuse. Whether you are interested in buying or selling a short sale in Syracuse be sure to contact a professional to guide you through the process. Jaime Brooks The Brooks Group Keller Williams SyracuseJaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Eastwood home for sale, Syracuse, NY

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:44:48 -0800

A great home for sale in Syracuse, NY. Located in the Eastwood area of Syracuse's northside. There are many homes for sale in Eastwood. This house features 3 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms. Well maintained home with many updates, great for a starter home for first time home buyers or a downsizer as well. House has new enery efficient windows, refinished some of the hardwood floors, updated the full bathroom (new flooring, paint, and hardware), refinished the cabinets in the kitchen, and so much more. The three bedrooms are all good sized. Large living room with beautiful hardwoods and lots of natural sunlight. 1 car attached garage. Fully fenced in side yard with a shed for storage. Basement is full, dry, and partially finished with a half bath. 1318 Sunncrest Road Syracuse, NY 13206 Click here to view the home with pictures Click here to view any homes for sale in Syracuse and surrounding areas. You can search by area, square footage, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. You also can set up your own search and receive email alerts daily with new listings. Click here to set up your new home search in Syracuse and surrounding areas.Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com

Our first flip

Jaime Brooks (Prudential CNY Realty) — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:18:17 -0700

About six months ago I started a relationship with an out of town buyer. I posted an ad on Criagslist and received an email a few days later from this guy. He tells me he is an investor looking to flip homes in Syracuse and needs an agent. At first I think this is a joke, what are the odds?? I email the guy back and he calls me within 15 minutes. We talk on the phone for a while and about two months later are writing our first offer and 2 months after that are closing on our first home. I guess part of the point of this blog is to respond to any and all emails or responses you get you never know which one is real. I spent the last two months overseeing the actual work on the house with my partner. It was a lot of work! We even painted a little for him. Well after a few arguments and a lot of work we have finally listed the house. It is beautiful! We turned a one bedroom home with a gutted second floor into a 5 bedroom home. I have a video up on youtube if you are interested I can send you the link. As soon as we get this one sold we are ready to move on to house number 2. Flipping a house is a lot of work. Our first one was quite the learning experience for both our client and ourselves. Don't overlook anything and go through the home with a fine comb. Also don't forget a budget for landscaping to pretty the place up!Jaime Jaime Brooks Hunt Real Estate http://www.jaimebrooks.com http://www.syracusehomes4sale.com jaime@jaimebrooks.com