new hampshire: THANK YOU FOR KILLING MY SHORT SALE - Could this happen to you?
- 01/22/11 09:20 AM
I received a great email just a little while ago, i will edit it for your enjoyment.THANK YOU FOR KILLING MY SHORT SALEDear Scott Godzyk,You recently completed a BPO on my listing and short sale, i wanted to thank you for killing it. You did not even take into consideration or deduct for any repairs. 1. The roof needs repairs and will cost $25,000 to replace it2. The dish washer does not work. It is $500 to replace it.3. the hot water heater does not work, it will be $8000 to repla ce it.4. All the heating elements on the stove … (2 comments)
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new hampshire: The Reality of working with Friends and Family in buying or selling homes - what everyone needs to know
- 01/22/11 07:29 AM
Friends and Family - What kind of customers do they make?There are various sayings about working with friends and family, and various sayings you can't live with them and cant live without them. But when it comes to working with either a friend or a family member, one tends to be lax in enforcing or practicing the rules of business. Such as having them sign an agency disclsoure but not signing a buyer broker agreement before giving them any listing sheets. There is no worse of a feeling to work with someone who is close to you to have them stray, it is … (1 comments)
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new hampshire: Stand up and cheer and help our schools - you can win a new car too
- 01/22/11 12:33 AM
We need you to stand up and cheer... well ok.. you can also sit and cheer if you like... but we need you. Manchester NH is in the running of The Readers Digest "We hear you America" contest. $50,000 is at stake that can be used to help the Schools here in Manchester.Now there is something in it for you also as everyone who "cheers" is eligible for 1 of 10 $500 prizes as well as $35,000 grand prize to go towards a new car or cross country trip.Go to WehearyouAmerica.ReadersDigest.comSo please log on and vote, you can vote up to … (0 comments)
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new hampshire: Today's FORECLOSURE of the Day - a story in pictures part I
- 01/20/11 11:58 AM
I am lucky enough to view many new foreclosed homes every week, i thought it would be alot of fun if i shared the pictures of the "finer" homes with you. The mainstream media shows a one sided story of the last 3 years. I would like to show you the other side in a series of blogs. Please check back on my blog for a new home as often as i can.If you are eating... you may want to look away....No it was not a fire, that is black mold... Another Abandoned house in an upscale area.Updated Jan. 20, 2011
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new hampshire: Just when you think you have seen it all from the banks, think again
- 01/20/11 11:49 AM
Just when you think you have seen it all from the banks, think againAs a listing agent for several different banks each week brings up new and exciting challenges. The recent trend has been getting listings under contract and then having to wait and wait and wait some more for the foreclsoure deed ot be filed or for the deed to be signed that transfers the home to new buyer. Now all banks are not like this, just a select few and thankfully the minority.In the latest rash of waiting i have had a home that we have been waiting a couple of months … (1 comments)
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new hampshire: Would you present a verbal offer to your seller?
- 01/18/11 02:39 AM
"Would you present an offer you received verbally to your seller?"Whether another agent or a potential buyer, if they call you with an offer, what you do with it?HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A VERBAL OFFER IS REAL?The toughest thing with a verbal offer is that the buyer can change their mind without recourseIS A VERBAL OFFER BINDING?in virtually all states verbal offers are not binding, they need to be in writing and accompnied by a earnest money deposit.DO YOU CONTACT YOUR SELLER WITH A VERBAL OFFER?I would not call my seller with that offer, i would encourage the buyer broker … (6 comments)
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new hampshire: 5 QUESTIONS to ask if a condominium is right for you.
- 01/18/11 02:25 AM
#1. What is a condominiumsA condominium (often refered to as a condo) is a type of ownership, a towhouse is the style of condominium it is. Condominum should be considered a way of life. In a condominium you are buying an individual unit and the land is owned in common with the other unit owners. in most condominiums exterior maintenance is completed for you such as lawn care, snow removal and some have amenities like a pool, clubhouse or tennis courts.#2. What Styles of condominiums are there?There are several style of condominiums that are called different names in different parts of the … (0 comments)
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new hampshire: CELL PHONE TOWERS - What affect do they have on residential area's?
- 01/18/11 02:07 AM
I often read about communities that go up against the cell phone giants for their placement of their towers. I always feel for the residents and think, isn't there a better location not in a residential area.Well last week this issue was dropped close to my neighborhood in South Manchester. AT&T is trying to build a 100 foot tower in a residential area of South Mammoth Road. The zoning board gave AT&T 30 days to meet with neighbors. Most towers are not approved for residential area's in a city and for good reason as they can bring down property values and cause an … (3 comments)
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new hampshire: HAPPY MLK DAY EVERYONE. Are you working or taking the day off?
- 01/17/11 12:07 AM
As the nation celebrates MLK day, their is a mix of businesses open and closed, the Government of course is closed with the post office, the banks and schools. Most other businesses seem to be open.
Sunday i had the unpleasurable converstaion with a couple of brokerages that i wanted to set up showings with for today that are closed today and one who admonished me for working on a holiday. Unfortanately my thinking is i have to be open when customers want to see homes, after all that is the goal of my business to sell homes and i can not … (4 comments)
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new hampshire: Do you know the Golden Rule for viewing a foreclosed home?
- 01/14/11 08:46 AM
Do you know the Golden Rule for viewing a foreclosed home?If you are eating... look away now....Whether you are a buyer or an agent, listing or selling broker or just completing a bpo, there is 1 golden rule i pass onto every buyer and fellow agent who goes into a bank owned home that has not been cleaned yet.DON'T OPEN THE FRIDGE!!!!!Why would i possibly share this in a blog to you, because despite my best efforts today of sharing this, a buyer agent who was previewing a new listing just had to look.Updated Jan. 14, 2011
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new hampshire: Do you call it a snow mobile? A Snow Machine? or a Sled?
- 01/14/11 02:24 AM
Do you call it a snow mobile? Snow Machine? of a Sled?I call it a deal killer... See if you are a buyer, and you are in the process of buying a home, you do not go out and buy 2 of these just before your closing. Your debt to income ratio will go up and with 1 couple i am working with, their ratio's are now higher than what their mortgage company will allow and just had their mortgage declined after we had been cleared to close. So what is important to you, buying a home? or playing in the … (6 comments)
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new hampshire: Warm up with Chili and Chilly events on Saturday
- 01/14/11 01:18 AM
Nothing will warm up your Saturday more than the 2nd annual icefest and Chili cookoff at the Castleton Banquest and conference center at Cobbett's Pond in Windham from 10am to 2pm Sat. jan. 29, 2011Another reason why NH is a great place to live, visit and play in.Updated Jan. 14, 2011
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new hampshire: MACARONI and CHEESE BAKE OFF this Saturday - Come get some comfort food
- 01/14/11 12:51 AM
New Hampshire's 1st Macaroni and Cheese bakeoff will take place at 2pm, Saturday Jan. 15, 2011 at the Holiday Inn, 172 North Main Street in Concord NH. Contestants are all registered (registration ended in Dec, 2010) and ready to go. Recipes must use 100% milk and cheese from NH. Cabot Cheese is providing cheese to any contestant in the contest. The Granite State Dairy farmers will judge on texture, taste and overall cheesiness. For those who would like to taste, for $12 you indulge on the inviting dishes, you will be goven a scorecard to assit in voting for your fsvorite.For more info … (4 comments)
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new hampshire: 5 things you should do if no one is looking at your house
- 01/14/11 12:41 AM
One of the most common questions as of late is; 'No one is looking at my house, What can i do?"#1. CHECK YOUR PRICE The first thing you have to do is get a new brokers price opinion completed to see where your house is priced in teh market. If your house is priced above market value, with the increase in listings, your house my be priced too high to attract buyers. You want your house priced at or below market value, most often no lookers comes from too high of an asking price.#2. CHECK THE MARKETING AND ADVERTISINGThe other common problem with … (7 comments)
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new hampshire: NO THANK YOU... You can not take my listings...
- 01/13/11 12:20 PM
I got an interesting phone call today from another agent., usually the "interesting" questions or comments come in the form if an email or a blog comment, but this agent had enough free time to call me."Why do you waste your time working bank owned homes and your bpo's her in xxx town? she asked followed by 'This is not (your) area, you should give those bank owned listings and bpo's to me that you complete up here and save yourself some time."Hmmmmmm.... was the first thought...Why do i waste MY time?What makes an area exclusiverly 'Yours"?Why again can i not … (13 comments)
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new hampshire: The day after an old fashioned New England Blizzard
- 01/13/11 12:06 PM
The most peaceful time is the morning after a storm, this morning brought a beautiful pink sky just before sunrise after a classic New England Blizzard that brought us near 20 inches of fluffy white snow. Yesterday gave us a snow day, closing early as business ground to a halt, The peaceful morning did not last long as the business of yesterday become the business of today on top of today's tasks. Asset managers from California, Texas and Florida just do not get the halt in everyday life such as the ability to drive down a road. In Real Estate we … (0 comments)
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new hampshire: TOP 5 Things to look out for if you are buying a home that is sold "AS IS"
- 01/12/11 08:42 AM
TOP 5 Things to look out for if you are buying a home that is sold "AS IS"#1. WHAT IS SOLD "AS IS" This situation happens mostly with bank owned properties where they do not know anything about the home, they have no reports or history. Homes that are listed "as is" usual are done so to indicate the seller will not make any repairs to the property, it was priced for its current condition. #2. WILL A BANK ALLOW AN INSPECTION? Some banks will not allow an inspection contingincy specifically writing that the home inspection is for the buyers own knowledge. Those that do allow … (0 comments)
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new hampshire: TOP 5 SHORT SALE "WARNINGS" things to avoid at all costs
- 01/08/11 01:07 AM
I have seen alot of blogs with tips for short sales, but none that warn you of what not to do.TOP 5 SHORT SALE "WARNINGS"#1. DO NOT SELL TO A RELATIVE. The number 1 myth of a short sale is it can be used to sell the home to a relaitive, child, spouse, cousin or other person and you will be able to re-buy your home at a cheaper price. The reality is the bank who holds your loan will require you to sign an affadavit you are not selling to a relative under penalty of perjury.#2. DO NOT USE AN … (3 comments)
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new hampshire: THE TOP 5 MYTHS AND TIPS for getting a deal on a PRE-FORECLOSURE
- 01/07/11 12:34 AM
PRE FORECLOSURES ARE SIMPLY THAT, A HOUSE ENTERING INTO THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS... The home owner is usually gets to the 60 day late window and the process starts.THE TOP 5 MYTHS AND TIPS "getting a deal on a pre-foreclosure". 1. Most houses in pre-foreclsoure are not even on the market for sale2. Most home owners in pre-foreclosure owe more than the house is worth in todays market. 3. If they are in foreclosure and a foreclsoure date has been set, there is not enough time for them to complete a short sale.4. Most home owners in foreclosure are not going to invest their time, what resources … (2 comments)
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new hampshire: TOP 5 TIPS FOR BUYING A BANK OWNED HOME
- 01/06/11 12:46 AM
One of the most asked questions is how to purchase a bank owned home. I deal with alot of bank owned homes throughout New Hampshire. The basic premise though will appy to anywhere in the USA as all banks virtually operate the same way.TOP 5 TIPS FOR BUYING A BANK OWNED HOME#1. Where to start?The first thing you need to do is be pre-approved for a loan. No bank will look at your offer without it. There is a difference between prequalified and preapproved. A pre qualification looks at your credit score, your income and liabilities you state and gives you a sales … (5 comments)
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I received a great email just a little while ago, i will edit it for your enjoyment.THANK YOU FOR KILLING MY SHORT SALEDear Scott Godzyk,You recently completed a BPO on my listing and short sale, i wanted to thank you for killing it. You did not even take into consideration or deduct for any repairs. 1. The roof needs repairs and will cost $25,000 to replace it2. The dish washer does not work. It is $500 to replace it.3. the hot water heater does not work, it will be $8000 to repla ce it.4. All the heating elements on the stove … (2 comments)
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