We went to the Killingworth Café the other night and I forgot how amazing the food is; Simply wonderful. Past clients of mine, Pat and Dick, brought Joe and myself here after they had closed on their home. I had driven by many times prior and just didn’t realize it was a restaurant. The food [...]
Archive for October, 2007
KILLINGWORTH CAFE
Posted in Recommendations, tagged killingworht ct, restaurant on October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
HOW TO END YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR REALTOR
Posted in Buyers, Sellers, tagged Home Buyers, Home Seller on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
First, did you actually sign a contract with your Agent? If you listed your home, then you probably did. The next question is why do you want to end your relationship? If you are not satisfied with their work, then first try to discuss your concerns. Most issues can be resolved with communication. I say [...]
DIFFERENT TYPES OF REPRESENTATION
Posted in Buyers, Sellers, tagged Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Types of Agency representaion on October 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A Buyer’s Agent only represents the Buyer. The duties of the Buyers agent are to
*Arrange showings
*Provide information about the home, property, taxes, schools, community and zoning.
*Disclose any information about the property that can be found from public sources.
*Prepare a Market Analysis and counsel the Buyer on what price to offer.
*Write up an offer with the [...]
HOME BUYERS AND THE INTERNET
Posted in Sellers on October 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Where do Buyers come from?
This is the age of the internet, where information is just a click away. Statistics show that more and more Buyers are turning to the internet to find their next property. Your agent needs to be promoting your property on the internet in order to reach the maximum number of consumers:
8 [...]
GET RID OF TELEMARKETERS & JUNK MAIL
Posted in Recommendations on October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Last night we received a call from a telemarketer at 9:30. We were in shock that any company would have to nerve to call at such an hour. It was bad enough when they would always call at dinner time, but 9:30 at night, well that’s just rude.
Unfortunately, when we changed our telephone provider, our [...]
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR TOWN INFORMATION
Posted in Buyers, Renters, Sellers on October 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a list of useful websites for some of our Shoreline towns. Within each site you can find almost every bit of information you could need, including links to Public Schools, the Public Library, Parks & Recreation, Local Businesses and much more.
Guilford
Madison
Clinton
Westbrook
Old Saybrook
Killingworth
If you would like to look at the Demographics, Economic and Educational [...]
SEARCHING FOR A HOME?
Posted in Buyers on October 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
If you would like to search for Property before contacting a Realtor, click here and run a property search.
As a Realtor, I have access to all the properties that are listed through the CTMLS and I can narrow down your search criteria to meet your specific needs.
I am also notified as soon as a [...]
HOME WARRANTY
Posted in Buyers, Sellers on October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The average life expectancy of critical home systems and appliances is 13 Years and the likelihood of failure in any given year is 68%. You can protect yourself with a Home Warranty.
A Home Warranty makes your home more appealing to Buyers and protects you, the Seller, before and during the Sale and protects the Buyer(s) [...]
OVERPRICING YOUR PROPERTY
Posted in Sellers on October 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” Don’t fall for an agent who is trying to “buy” your listing. It’s not that easy to reduce your price after your home has been on the market.
The danger is by the time the property is finally reduced to its proper market value, it may [...]
KEY ELEMENTS TO ANY HOME SALE
Posted in Buyers, Sellers on October 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Asking Price: Depending upon market conditions, it is the starting point from which you negotiate the actual price of a home. The actual Market value is determined by what a buyer is willing to pay.
Property Location: The second most important factor in the Buyer’s mind is location. How close the property is to amenities and [...]
