andover: I'm The #1 REALTOR® in Town?
- 08/11/11 05:52 AM
I see it all the time, agents stating they are the number #1 REALTOR® in the area. It does often make me wonder why someone would list their property or buy with a REALTOR® that has so much on their plate. For arguments sake, lets assume we are talking about someone that has 20 or more listings. Selling a home takes time and effort. If you're among one of 20 sellers, (we are not even talking about buyers either), how much physical time do you think that "top" REALTOR® is going to spend on your home? I know of many agents … (3 comments)
andover: Hey FSBO's, Nobody wants to work with you!
- 07/07/11 07:30 AM
You ever look a listing and wonder who would post pictures like that, why are their only 2 pictures, why is this person only offering a 1% co-broke, and then you find out its being offered through a entry only listing service. Dealing with a seller directly in most cases while your representing a buyer is difficult. Doing the work for 2 agents and not getting paid isn't fun either! Some seller don't put any value into the fact of what you have to bring to the table. A buyer, an valid contract, professional representation.... We aren't selling a used pair … (2 comments)
andover: AR Success Story!
- 05/27/11 09:20 AM
I resently closed two transactions from a referral of another AR users from California! It was hard work but, definatley paid off. I received an AR message that my fellow Realtor Rob Magnotta had a client that needed to sell her home in North Andover . Rob had said he was looking for a top AR Realtor in the area and found my blog and reached out to me. A few days later I got the listing and, sold the house a few months later. It was really rewarding that I was able to get business from the ActiveRain platform. I … (5 comments)
andover: Is Real Estate Really All About Location?
- 03/25/11 09:48 AM
You always hear Real Estate Professionals talk about it all being about location when it comes to a great property. Recently, I feel as though that theory should be thrown out the door. Here is my reason. I have a listing which is in a phenomenal area. Its a big colonial, in its own subdivision set aside from all the hustle and bustle of drive through traffic. Its close to everything... Downtown, highways, shopping center, and schools. For that family looking for a nice place, it has a walking path to the Franklin Elementary School. (no need to worry about your … (2 comments)
andover: Moving on to the Next Listing!
- 12/30/10 05:45 AM
The other day a buyers of mine wanted to see a listing in town. So I gathered the info and sent it on over to them and we made an appointment to see the listing. I noticed that the property was in close proximity to power-lines and told the buyer but, I figured we'd see it anyways...The buyer needed to reschedule, so I called the listing office and canceled. I figured I would go see the property anyways because now the suspense was killing me to see exactly where those power-lines go through the area. (if you know how power-lines run, … (2 comments)
andover: 156 Berkeley St. North Andover, MA 01845 Open House Sunday 11/21, 1-3pm
- 10/29/10 09:06 AM
156 Berkeley St. North Andover, MA 01845 Open House Sunday 11/21, 1-3pm Located in one of North Andover’s most desirable neighborhoods, w/ walking path to Franklin School. This large colonial boast an enormous fire-placed FR, large eat-in KIT, LR , formal DR with wainscoting. 4 bedrooms located on the 2nd floor, Master w/ full bath. Other features include heated gunite pool w/ hot tub, security system, in ground sprinkler system, and 5 year old roof. Close to all highways & bonus 3/4 finished basement w/ an additional full bath with in-law potential. A true GEM! Offered at $499,900.00
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andover: Why over pricing your home could be the worst financial decisions you ever make?
- 10/01/10 08:05 AM
The worst thing a seller can do is over price a home especially in a buyers market. Everyone believes there house is unique and better than their neighbors but, pricing a home isn’t rocket science. Many things come into play when determining a price however there’s only a few that really matter. Location, condition, square footage, and resent sales of comparable homes. The advantage of pricing your house right is that the fewer times you reduce the price, the less time its on the market, the lesser of a possibility of a stigma won’t be placed on the house as to … (2 comments)
andover: Inflation, Deflation, Jobs, and the Consumer. Where is the economy heading?
- 08/05/10 02:00 PM
Inflation, Deflation, Jobs, and the Consumer. Where is the economy heading? Thursday's jobless claims rose 19,000 to 479,000 week ending July 31st and people filing for continuing claims dipped slightly to 4.537 Million vs. last weeks 4.571 Million. All eyes will be on tomorrow's unemployment report which will likely be a determining factor in the direction of the market. The Bank of England leaves rates unchanged at .5%. This was good news and shows they are on the same page as the Federal Reserve and monitoring the financial situation closely. The $64,000 question is who will win the fight of Inflation … (0 comments)
andover: 40 Days / 40 Nights of Rain, What it Means for Buyers
- 04/01/10 07:38 AM
40 Days and 40 Nights of Rain may be a parable from the Bible. But, for New England and much of the Northeast it has been some sort of reality this past March. After getting water in my house a few years ago due to a bursting pipe ,I never quite understood the damage water caused. This March we saw the most rain EVER in Massachusetts. There was more than 14 inches of rain this past month. Flooding rivers, and basements have been a common theme but, what does this all mean when buying a home? For anyone that has bought … (3 comments)
andover: Greg Afarian's Market Report Week of Feb. 1st.
- 02/05/10 07:28 AM
GregAfarian.com 's Market Report Week of 2-1This week we saw a new Unemployment Report.Dow struggles to stay above 10,000.Bail Out Companies in the News, earning and BIG Bonuses from AIG, JP Morgan Chase.My take on stocks, real estate and the bond market.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the Me: The above Real Estate information was provided by Greg Afarian, l can be reached via email or send me a message on Twiter Have a home to sell on the NorthShore in Mass? I'll help you with my social media skills for a quick transaction to help save you time and money. I … (2 comments)
andover: Traditional VS. New Media! What's Your Realtor Using?
- 02/04/10 06:43 AM
Are you using a "old school" Realtor who uses "old school" marketing techniques? This is a great question the next time someone is out looking for the right Real Estate Agent to use. I say it all the time but, times have changed! If you ask me, there are many key questions I would ask if I was looking to have someone work for me when buying or selling a home in today's market. 1. Are you an "avid" user / embraces Social Media? (Having a user name and password on Facebook doesn't count) 2. Do you use video to market … (8 comments)
andover: Greg Afarian's Market Report Week of Jan. 25th
- 01/29/10 12:55 AM
Greg Afarian's Market Report Week of Jan.25th. This week we saw alot of market information and news. Senate votes to see if Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke keeps his job. Stock Market was down 6 out of 10 days. Down more than 600 points in this time.Existing Home Sales in Dec down 16.7%Mortgage Applications Down 10.9%30 Year Fixed Rate Average 4.98%US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson on stand for their AIG involvement.
Other things in the news....Ozzy gets a Book Deal.Apple announces the iPad.Nicholas Cage sells house in 1 day because of 6 Million back … (0 comments)
I see it all the time, agents stating they are the number #1 REALTOR® in the area. It does often make me wonder why someone would list their property or buy with a REALTOR® that has so much on their plate.
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