kitchen with wonderful new stainless appliances and gleaming refinished cabinets. Spacious master suite s bath has double sinks, top-of-the-line spa tub, oversize tile-walled shower, toilet and bidet, all with gold-plated fixtures, beautiful hardwood/tile floors (carpet in master BR) , two oversize workshop/craft areas opening to the outside.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Great Price Reduction on 5 Burheight Glen Rd., in Spencer-- NOW $162,900
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I have a price reduction to announce on the property at 5 Burheight Glen Rd., a very well maintained, move-in-ready 3-BR, 2-BTH ranch on over an acre with stunning valley views. Remodeled with formal entry, 
kitchen with wonderful new stainless appliances and gleaming refinished cabinets. Spacious master suite s bath has double sinks, top-of-the-line spa tub, oversize tile-walled shower, toilet and bidet, all with gold-plated fixtures, beautiful hardwood/tile floors (carpet in master BR) , two oversize workshop/craft areas opening to the outside.
kitchen with wonderful new stainless appliances and gleaming refinished cabinets. Spacious master suite s bath has double sinks, top-of-the-line spa tub, oversize tile-walled shower, toilet and bidet, all with gold-plated fixtures, beautiful hardwood/tile floors (carpet in master BR) , two oversize workshop/craft areas opening to the outside.
Watkins Glen Walk-thru and Closing
It's such a beautiful day today-- the Leaves are at peak! The drive over to Watkins Glen for the final walk-through with my clients who have been searching for the perfect village home for over one year.
They're happy with their new property-- This grand old home offers such potential.
Next time I'll see them is at their housewarming!
They're happy with their new property-- This grand old home offers such potential.
Next time I'll see them is at their housewarming!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Tips for Moving Day
Having just moved last month myself I can say that these are great tips from Paige Tepping in a recent article:
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010--With the summer selling season in full swing, millions of Americans are finalizing real estate deals and preparing for moving day. If moving day has you feeling stressed, the following tips from the experts at GoMovers.com will help you prepare for a seamless transition.
-Complete as much packing of the items you're packing yourself by the day before your moving day. Take care of any last minute items early in the morning on moving day. Doing so serves a dual purpose: Only the items the packers are handling will be left, which will help them concentrate only on what they're going to pack, and your mover won't need to wait around while you finish your portion of the packing job.
-Before the movers arrive to pack and load, remove any obstacles so they'll have a clear path from the door to the truck. Also, check hallways and stairways and eliminate any items that are in the way. If you'll need to remove a stair railing or other ‘impediment’ to get larger items out of the house (your estimator should have alerted you to this), do so before the movers arrive.
-Take a walk through the house and check closets and utility areas to make sure you haven't forgotten to pack anything that is coming with you to your new homes. Make sure the boxes you packed are clearly labeled and their room location at your destination is clearly marked on the box. Make sure all of your boxes are taped closed so nothing gets lost during transit.
-Move your cars as needed to make room in the driveway so the movers have a clear line between the house and the truck.
-Make accommodations for your pets. You might consider boarding or caging them on moving day or having them stay with a neighbor or relative during the actual move. You might be able to better accommodate them by taking them to your destination in advance. You'll want to do what's appropriate in order to keep them out of the way of the movers and help reduce their stress levels and anxiety.
-Plan to be around to keep a watchful eye on both the packers and the movers while they're packing and loading your possessions. That way, you'll also be readily available to answer any questions they might have. It doesn't hurt to build rapport with your movers and packers either, as they're more likely to do a good job if they like you.
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010--With the summer selling season in full swing, millions of Americans are finalizing real estate deals and preparing for moving day. If moving day has you feeling stressed, the following tips from the experts at GoMovers.com will help you prepare for a seamless transition.
-Complete as much packing of the items you're packing yourself by the day before your moving day. Take care of any last minute items early in the morning on moving day. Doing so serves a dual purpose: Only the items the packers are handling will be left, which will help them concentrate only on what they're going to pack, and your mover won't need to wait around while you finish your portion of the packing job.
-Before the movers arrive to pack and load, remove any obstacles so they'll have a clear path from the door to the truck. Also, check hallways and stairways and eliminate any items that are in the way. If you'll need to remove a stair railing or other ‘impediment’ to get larger items out of the house (your estimator should have alerted you to this), do so before the movers arrive.
-Take a walk through the house and check closets and utility areas to make sure you haven't forgotten to pack anything that is coming with you to your new homes. Make sure the boxes you packed are clearly labeled and their room location at your destination is clearly marked on the box. Make sure all of your boxes are taped closed so nothing gets lost during transit.
-Move your cars as needed to make room in the driveway so the movers have a clear line between the house and the truck.
-Make accommodations for your pets. You might consider boarding or caging them on moving day or having them stay with a neighbor or relative during the actual move. You might be able to better accommodate them by taking them to your destination in advance. You'll want to do what's appropriate in order to keep them out of the way of the movers and help reduce their stress levels and anxiety.
-Plan to be around to keep a watchful eye on both the packers and the movers while they're packing and loading your possessions. That way, you'll also be readily available to answer any questions they might have. It doesn't hurt to build rapport with your movers and packers either, as they're more likely to do a good job if they like you.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Whatever Happened to Lindsay & Dan?
Just an update from their agent--
Lindsay had been contributing to this blog on her experiences with the sale of their home. They had JUST put it on the market. Then we all got too busy to continue the thread.
They received a strong purchase offer on their home one week after it was listed. They reached a meeting of the minds not long after and it went under contract. The Home Inspection was without incident and they expect to close the first week of August.
Lindsay had been contributing to this blog on her experiences with the sale of their home. They had JUST put it on the market. Then we all got too busy to continue the thread.
They received a strong purchase offer on their home one week after it was listed. They reached a meeting of the minds not long after and it went under contract. The Home Inspection was without incident and they expect to close the first week of August.
Why So Easy? Two Transactions, Incident-Free & Hassle-Free
Finally, two transactions that were incident-free and hassle-free. How and why did this happen? I'd like to hear from readers what were the characteristics of their smoothest real estate transaction ever.
In these two transactions, like all my transactions, I was careful to note phone calls, keep emails, notes from personal meetings, receipts, address requests for information as quickly as possible and respond to phone calls as quickly as possible.
In the first,
I was selling my home. In the second I was buying a replacement home. In the first, my home wasn't actually on the market, another agent came to me because our home fit the needs of her client. At first request, having previously considered selling we gave an asking price, and verbally agreed to what we would accept, though the terms needed to be defined. We were not able to agree to the buyers' requested terms because we didn't have a home selected that would replace our current home. So we weren't able to reach agreement.
Two months later, however, we did find a home that met our needs. We acted on it immediately, at the same time going back to the aent who brought us the original offer to find out if her clients were still interested. They were. We accepted their offer and their original terms.
In the second, the purchase of what we hoped would be our replacement home, we looked at the home almost the first day it went on the market and put in our strong offer almost that day. There were other offers submitted and we immediately agreed to increase our offer price. Our offer was accepted, and we moved forward with both transactions.
What actually happened along the way to keep the transactions running smoothly?... more to come in a follow up post.
And by the way, I just don't buy this premise put forth in Wired Magazine: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.05/realestate.html
In these two transactions, like all my transactions, I was careful to note phone calls, keep emails, notes from personal meetings, receipts, address requests for information as quickly as possible and respond to phone calls as quickly as possible.
In the first,
I was selling my home. In the second I was buying a replacement home. In the first, my home wasn't actually on the market, another agent came to me because our home fit the needs of her client. At first request, having previously considered selling we gave an asking price, and verbally agreed to what we would accept, though the terms needed to be defined. We were not able to agree to the buyers' requested terms because we didn't have a home selected that would replace our current home. So we weren't able to reach agreement. Two months later, however, we did find a home that met our needs. We acted on it immediately, at the same time going back to the aent who brought us the original offer to find out if her clients were still interested. They were. We accepted their offer and their original terms.
In the second, the purchase of what we hoped would be our replacement home, we looked at the home almost the first day it went on the market and put in our strong offer almost that day. There were other offers submitted and we immediately agreed to increase our offer price. Our offer was accepted, and we moved forward with both transactions.What actually happened along the way to keep the transactions running smoothly?... more to come in a follow up post.
And by the way, I just don't buy this premise put forth in Wired Magazine: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.05/realestate.html
Monday, June 7, 2010
Post #4 from Lindsay
Well, We've survived "open house week" We took some fantastic pictures on Thursday for the house listing with Cande. She wanted to come in the afternoon to get the lighting just right. Cande is a fantastic photographer, and it was great to document the house in such neat and clean condition. 
I have to admit I really like living in a clutter-free zone. It makes me appreciate why we bought this house in the first place. It is an 1890's house that is by no means perfect or square but it has some amazing personality and soul. It was built when Interlaken was at its height of prosperity. We live on a street called Railroad Avenue, and by no coincidence. The street terminates where there once was a railroad stop. Our house was one of the nicest on the street and that is due to its proximity to the railroad stop.
Wednesday, Cande held a realtor's open house at our home complete with wine tasting, cheese, and bread. Another Realtor had a client in the area and they decided to stop by and do a walk through while Cande was here. We also had someone come for a showing on Saturday so we are doing well. Cande held a public open house on Sunday but no one came. The weather wasn't very nice. We will see what tomorrow holds, maybe there is an offer on the horizon...
I have to admit I really like living in a clutter-free zone. It makes me appreciate why we bought this house in the first place. It is an 1890's house that is by no means perfect or square but it has some amazing personality and soul. It was built when Interlaken was at its height of prosperity. We live on a street called Railroad Avenue, and by no coincidence. The street terminates where there once was a railroad stop. Our house was one of the nicest on the street and that is due to its proximity to the railroad stop. Wednesday, Cande held a realtor's open house at our home complete with wine tasting, cheese, and bread. Another Realtor had a client in the area and they decided to stop by and do a walk through while Cande was here. We also had someone come for a showing on Saturday so we are doing well. Cande held a public open house on Sunday but no one came. The weather wasn't very nice. We will see what tomorrow holds, maybe there is an offer on the horizon...
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Interlaken Open House, Sunday
So here it is, Sunday, the day of our first public Open House at the sweetest Victorian at 3695 Railroad Ave in the Village of Interlaken.
BUT-- Not only is it / raining-- but it's blowing, the wind whirling and whipping through the trees! (see photo).
But I am in heaven on the porch, with wine, cheese, lemonade, crackers and other goodies. I know it's hard to get out today. But it's just such a pleasure to be here!
So, come on out if you can, until 1:00 this afternoon.
BUT-- Not only is it / raining-- but it's blowing, the wind whirling and whipping through the trees! (see photo).
But I am in heaven on the porch, with wine, cheese, lemonade, crackers and other goodies. I know it's hard to get out today. But it's just such a pleasure to be here!
So, come on out if you can, until 1:00 this afternoon.
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