scott: WHO pays for any OIL left in the tank at Closing?
- 08/14/14 10:17 PM
"How do we know who pays for what?" asked a Home Buyer. They were refusing to pay for the Oil in the tank at closing. Here in NH it is customary for the Buyer to pay a pro-ration to the seller for "fuel in storage." The tank is measured the day before closing and the amount is calculated based on gallons in the tank times the going rate that date at area Oil suppliers.
Our standard Purchase and Sales agreement has it already written in that Buyers agree to pay for fuel in storage. They need to cross it out if they … (75 comments)
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scott: What is the Hooksett NH Condominium Market like the Summer of 2014
- 08/13/14 10:17 PM
What is the Real Estate market like this Summer is a question I am asked everywhere i go. Then I hear, Is now the time to Sell my Hooksett NH Condominium? The question of whether to sell is being pondered by many area Home Owners. Our market as seen values start to rise with a steady flow of buyers and a shortage of homes currently listed on the market. That makes NOW a great time to list and sell your condominium.
.Scott Godzyk Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services has prepared a comprehensive Market Report that has been … (7 comments)
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scott: Is it ever a GOOD IDEA to let a Seller stay in the home after closing?
- 08/13/14 12:40 AM
When does a Home Owner have to move out when their home is sold anyway? There seems to be a trend where Home Owner are putting their homes up for sale but have not found a new home to buy. They want to wait until their home sells to buy a new home as they need their home to sell to buy a new one. Basically they want to stay in their home after closing until they find a new home.
This came to light twice in recent weeks with a Home Owner whose listing expired saying they could not sell because … (17 comments)
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scott: Are you SCARED yet?
- 08/11/14 10:39 PM
What scares you when it comes to listing a home for sale? Recently a Manchester NH area Home Seller asked me that as I walked into their home on a listing appointment. The home was filled from floor to ceiling with "stuff". One room after another where a simple path made it's way through the home. The home owner turns and asks "Are you scared yet?"
I list all kinds of homes, new and old, big and small, clean and dirty but the one thing remains the same, i can get the job done and perhaps is why I was referred to … (17 comments)
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scott: Real Estate MAKES my HEAD HURT
- 08/11/14 07:23 AM
"What do you do if Selling your home makes your Head Hurt?" asked a Manchester NH area Home Seller who just called. She is at wits end and wants to know what to do. She said her home expires in a few days which may be her saving grace. The simple answer is if you are experiencing that much stress and aggravation you need a new agent who can do things right.
Listing your home should not be stressful and aggravating enough for you to bang your head on your walls or pull your hair out. As with anything, there is a … (9 comments)
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scott: What was the Manchester NH Condominium Market like the Summer of 2014?
- 08/11/14 06:12 AM
What is the Real Estate market like this Summer is a question I am asked everywhere i go. Then I hear, Is now the time to Sell my Manchester NH Condominium? The question of whether to sell is being pondered by many area Home Owners. Our market as seen values start to rise with a steady flow of buyers and a shortage of homes currently listed on the market. That makes NOW a great time to list and sell your condominium.
.Scott Godzyk Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services has prepared a comprehensive Market Report that has been … (2 comments)
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scott: Could the weather ever be "TOO NICE" to look at homes For Sale
- 08/09/14 10:19 PM
Could you imagine why a Home Buyer would cancel a showing on a home they could not wait to see. With a slight shortage of homes for sale in the Manchester NH area, Buyers are waiting for new listings to hit the market so they can can see them right away. Yesterday was 85 degrees, sunny and no humidity in NH. A day that dreams are made of.
Many new listings get multiple offers within days. So when a buyer and their agent does not show up for an appointment i begin to wonder. Waiting 5 minutes then 10 then 15 minutes … (16 comments)
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scott: What was the Manchester NH Real Estate Market like the Summer of 2014?
- 08/09/14 06:59 AM
Everyone wants to know what is happening with the Real Estate Market. Should they list their home for sale? Should they buy a home now or wait? Our market as seen values start to rise with a steady flow of buyers and a slight shortage of homes currently listed on the market. That makes NOW a great time to list and sell your property.
.Scott Godzyk Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services has prepared a comprehensive Market Report that has been shared through out the area to show you what is happening in different Communities in NH.
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scott: Should a Listing Agent Schedule Showings on a home For Sale?
- 08/08/14 10:48 PM
Why would Buyers or Buyer Agents be calling the Seller of a home that was listed For Sale? More and more in the Manchester NH we are seeing notes to contact the seller direct to set up showings. Although common in some parts of the country, it is not common here. It is resulting in some VERY ANGRY home sellers.
Most commonly practiced by the big national companies around here, it is not practiced by many others and that includes me. When a Home Owner hires a "Full Service" listing agent, they want full service. Most traditional is when a buyer or … (22 comments)
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scott: What is the SECRET to Setting a proper ASKING PRICE on a new listing?
- 08/07/14 10:46 PM
Do you like to tell people "I told you so?" I actually do not, but let me tell you that 6 months ago a Home Seller said to me "If Home Buyers in the Manchester NH are willing to offer more than the asking price, why don't we just set the asking price higher to get a higher price for our home?"
After letting the owner know what her home was worth, what she should set for an asking price and what price she would probably get, she very rudely and abruptly told me another agent at a national firm … (17 comments)
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scott: What does earning POINTS have do to with the Real Estate business?
- 08/06/14 10:15 PM
Have you seen all the featured blogs regarding the new Active Rain point guidelines? No one can agree if it is good or bad that there are more opportunities to earn points. However yesterday I had to put my foot down when I read earning points has no relation to earning money in the Real Estate Business. It is triggering more questions of why should agents care if they are awarded points for writing a blog. Agents should be writing a blog to attract new business.
I like to think I write a blog to inform, educate and entertain my readers. Reader then can choose to … (25 comments)
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scott: WHAT is the BEST way to set a LIST PRICE on a Home FOR SALE?
- 08/05/14 11:12 PM
Is there a secret in setting an asking price that will help sell a property quickly? There sure is. It is a skill and an art some people say to be able to set a correct value on a home to get is under contract quickly but get the seller the highest amount possible. When a Manchester NH area Home Seller called and said they were interviewing 5-6 agents to list their home, I was excited but cautious over their initial number of agents.
Most agents will ask the seller how much they want for the house and poof that … (25 comments)
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scott: I made a VERBAL offer on a home, Am I getting a Good Deal?
- 08/04/14 10:35 PM
You will not see the twist coming in this story. What would you say of you got this call from a Manchester NH area Home Buyer? First thing to note is that verbal offers are worthless, they are not enforceable and must be in writing and signed to be valid.
The second answer was, it is near impossible to give a value on a property you have not seen. Any answer to whether a home is a good deal without seeing it is just a guess.
Now most agents would then tell this Buyer that this is why Buyers … (19 comments)
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scott: WHY do so many Home Buyers offers get rejected or outbid?
- 08/03/14 11:00 PM
Why are we seeing so many offers being outright rejected without a counter offer? A Manchester NH are Home Buyer wanted to know why they got outbid on one of my Listings. They had a big time franchise agent yet they have not been able to get an offer accepted to find a home.
The simple answer is the just did not make a good enough offer. Offers are not just the price that you offer, but sellers look at closing date, the type of mortgage you are getting, if your offer contains a pre-approval letter, how much you are … (14 comments)
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scott: Another Manchester NH area home sold in ONLY 6 DAYS
- 08/03/14 08:17 AM
Selling homes in MAnchester NH is what I do. Another home in 03104 put under contract in ONLY 6 days is now SOLD and closed. We found a wonderful buyer who was so happy to close on this home. It is always a joy to to see big smiles. There is 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a nice level lot. There is a 1 car detached garage. It is not Bank Owned and NOT a short sale so no hassles that you may find with them. available for a quick closing.
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME TOO/ Email or Call … (5 comments)
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scott: Could this be "GOOD BYE"?
- 08/02/14 10:09 PM
Is this the end? "What happens now that wa have closed on our new home?" asked a Manchester NH area Buyer. The Buyers said to me, "We spent every day together the last few months, spoke every evening, you guided us, entertained us, kept us calm, wiped our tears and made us the happiest couple ever."
What truly separates agents is the "Service after the sale." I am still here. I can answer your questions, talk about your concerns and be happy with you.
Click here for Manchester area Homes For Sale by clicking here. what is for sale by … (30 comments)
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scott: Whatever happened to the AMERICAN DREAM?
- 08/02/14 04:28 AM
You often hear what is this world coming too? Where did the American Dream go? Going to school, studying hard, getting a job, working hard and saving for a home... A simple formula for perhaps more simpler times. Before cash out refinances, before entitlements, before wanting something for nothing, before doing only enough to get by and perhaps before, in a time where hard work was rewarded.
Not all is lost my good people. There is still people who have that eye of the tiger, with a will to work hard, study, save and take chances to open their own … (14 comments)
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scott: Does Real Estate slow down in the Summer time?
- 07/31/14 09:51 PM
Does the time of year affect how busy the Real Estate market is? There may be no simple answer as the area you are in may be affected differently by what season it is. In NH, Summer usually does experience a slow down in the market. This year is no ordinary year as we are not in an ordinary Real Estate market.
Some towns and cities are experiencing a shortage of homes For Sale while other towns are adding new listings at a faster pace than they are being sold. In the cities of NH we find in neighborhoods with … (17 comments)
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scott: Does an offer have a better chance to be accepted at end of the month?
- 07/30/14 11:04 PM
A Buyer wanted to know if they waited until the end of the month to make an offer on a home for sale in the Manchester NH area, would it have a better chance of getting accepted?
I was sorry to tell him that only works with car sales... There is no need to wait until the end of the month to make an offer on a home, you can make an offer any day of the month. you should though however make a "GOOD" offer to give it a better chance of being accepted.
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scott: Do YOU ROCK or ROLL?
- 07/29/14 10:31 PM
Before you think we will break into song, There is certainly a good way and a "not so good" way to Rock and Roll in Real Estate. As a consumer you certainly want to hire an agent who "Rocks". Nothing but the best should be your goal. You will also want to "Roll" with punches. There are many variables that happen whether Buying or Selling Real Estate that are beyond your control. The first step is never panic and let your agent show you how well they can work by tackling each step of process while standing by you, informing you and … (18 comments)
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"How do we know who pays for what?" asked a Home Buyer. They were refusing to pay for the Oil in the tank at closing. Here in NH it is customary for the Buyer to pay a pro-ration to the seller for "fuel in storage." The tank is measured the day before closing and the amount is calculated based on gallons in the tank times the going rate that date at area Oil suppliers.
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