Pricing Your Home To Sell

Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 2:37pm. 15 Views, 0 Comments.

When it comes to selling your home, you might be tempted to ask for more than what you know it to be worth. After all, you reason, by pushing up the asking price, you will have a bit of a cushion to play with when it comes to negotiating the final closing price. While this may seem logical on the surface, asking too much for your home can actually result in losing out on money in the long run. To that end, here is a look at three reasons why you need to ask a reasonable price when putting your home on the market.

Reason #1: You Want to Be Taken Seriously

When putting your home on the market, you want to be taken as a serious seller. When you put a price on your home that is clearly inflated, you won’t be taken seriously by those who are…

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How to Choose the Home That's Right for You

Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 2:16pm. 19 Views, 0 Comments.

Are you getting ready to start shopping for a home? If so, this is likely a very exciting time for you. After all, owning a home is a dream come true for most people. At the same time, this can be a very overwhelming and stressful time in your life as you try to select the home that is just right for you. By keeping these five tips in mind, you can reduce your stress levels as you embark on your search for the perfect home.

Tip #1: Choose the Right Location

Everyone knows that the number one rule in real estate is location - and this is the number one rule for good reason. Not only is the location an essential component in terms of property value, but it is also an important aspect of maintaining your lifestyle of choice. If you have a…

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Morris Township Home Sales

Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 1:18pm. 22 Views, 0 Comments.

Morris Township NJ Real Estate Home Sales

Morris Township NJ Real Estate home sales for the months of June and July totaled 62. 

• 203 PITNEY PL  $214,900 One Floor   $210,000 
• 14 VILLAGE DR  $269,000 One Floor     $240,000  
• 91 HARTER RD  $279,900 Ranch  $260,000  
• 78 VILLAGE DR $282,500 One Floor   $272,500  
• 80 VILLAGE DR*  $295,000 One Floor     $287,500  
• 400 MOUNT KEMBLE AVE  $299,900 Ranch    $277,000  
• 190 SUSSEX AVE*  $329,900 Colonial    $320,000  
• 90 WILDFLOWER LANE  $350,000 Townhouse   $350,000  
• 16 WITHERSPOON CT  $359,900 Townhouse    $340,000  
• 2 ELDER DR  $369,000 Cape Cod    $356,000  
• 70 WITHERSPOON CT  $374,500 Townhouse    $359,000  
• 57 HANCOCK DR  $374,999 Townhouse    $358,000  
• 61 WILDFLOWER LN  $375,000…

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Real Estate Marketing

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at 11:31am. 49 Views, 3 Comments.

I have recently received alot of questions about why agency for sale signs remain on homes after they are under contract as well as why the home continues to be advertised on websites....gsmls, realtor.com, trulia, zillow, etc.  I have to tell you, I see it all the time ...its common practice at least my area  ~ Morristown, Madison, Chatham, Millburn right thru to Westfield New Jersey. 

I called Garden State today for clarification.  This is what I was told 'It's the law that the seller is permitted to market their home until it closes'.  Garden State MLS even created a new status 'US'  this means under contract continue to show. The reason Garden State created this new status is because what agents have been doing is just not marking the home as under…

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Real Estate 101: Understanding Types of Agency

Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at 10:58am. 38 Views, 0 Comments.

When it comes to the world of real estate, many people assume that the primary role of the real estate agent is to sell homes. While this is a large portion of many agents’ careers, the reality is that there are three different types of agency that a real estate agent may represent. Therefore, it is important for anyone who works with a real estate agent to understand these three types of agency and how they might affect the way the agent handles the entire transaction,

Real Estate Agent as Seller’s Agent Also referred to as the listing agent, the seller’s agent is responsible for representing the person who is selling the home. While the seller’s agent may assist the buyer with finding a home, he or she is ultimately responsible for representing the…

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Convent Station NJ Real Estate Sales

Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 5:15pm. 34 Views, 0 Comments.

Convent Station NJ Real Estate

Convent Station is a popular community/neighborhood in Morris Township.  Its on the East side of town, offers sizeable homes with yards and is close to both train stations and Morristown center with shopping. 

Convent Station home sales for June and July 2010 are listed below.  The housing prices in Convent have a wide range which means this commuter friendly neighborhood has offers housing options to a variety of home buyers.

• 25 COLUMBIA RD  $399,900 Colonial  $389,000  
• 33 TERRY DR  $439,000 Split Level   $430,000  
• 17 HOUSE RD  $529,000 Colonial  8    $529,000  
• 17 FLORENCE AVE  $535,000 Colonial   $535,000 
• 3 BRAIDBURN WAY  $599,000 Bi-Level    $565,000  
• 14 BRAIDBURN WAY  $599,000 Bi-Level    $565,000  
• 4…

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Morristown NJ Real Estate Statistics

Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 1:40pm. 36 Views, 0 Comments.

Morristown NJ Real Estate 

Interesting Morristown home sale statistics.....

Morristown home sale average year-to-date is $443,799 for 2010

• Morristown home sale average year-to-date in July 2009 was $426,255
• Morristown home sale average year-to-date in July 2008 was $409,411
• Morristown home sale average year-to-date in July 2007 was $454,153
• Morristown home sale average year-to-date in July 2006 was $478,474
• Morristown home sale average year-to-date in July 2005 was $440,601

Call Susan Zanzonico on 973-214-5872 for assistance with your Morristown NJ real estate needs!  I specialize in towns along the Midtown Direct train line to include Chatham and Millburn NJ real esate.

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Harding NJ Real Estate Sales

Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 8:38pm. 35 Views, 0 Comments.

Harding Home Sales January thru July 2010  

• 17 Beech Lane  $449,999 Multi Floor Unit  $440,000 
• 5 Cedar Lane  $463,750 Townhouse-End Unit  $447,500 
• 3 Ash Lane  $489,900 Townhouse-End Unit    $450,000  
• 8 Alpine Trail  $539,000 Colonial   $520,000  
• 66 Sand Spring RD  $885,000 Expanded Ranch   $800,000  
• 15 Post House Rd.  $995,000 Colonial    $900,000  
• 31 E Lake Trail  $1,250,000 Lakestyle  $1,190,000  
• 115 Jenks Road  $1,295,000 Colonial   $1,200,000  
• 49 Lake Trail East  $1,295,000 Colonial  $1,100,000  
• 156  Pleasantville Road  $1,318,000 Contemporary   $1,225,000  
• 15 Brook Drive North  $1,499,900 Colonial  $1,510,000  
• 67 Millbrook Rd.  $1,595,000 Custom Home    $1,487,500  
• 2 Hawks Nest Lane  $2,499,000 Colonial  …

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Real Estate Home Sale Prices

Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 8:24pm. 43 Views, 0 Comments.

Year-to-date Average Home Sale Prices

• Chatham Boro - $736,794
• Chatham Township - $830,193
• Florham Park - $592,427
• Harding Township - $1,748,225
• Madison Boro-$754,665
• Mendham Boro -$620,151
• Mendham Township - $988,717
• Morris Township - $521,204
• Morristown - $443,799
• Randolph Township - $545,026
• Summit City- $979,437
• Westfield Town - $773,577

Call Susan on 973-214-5872 for real estate assistance on any of these towns or others near or along the Midtown Direct train line.

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Madison NJ Real Estate

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 7:42pm. 32 Views, 0 Comments.

Madison NJ Sales February thru July 31, 2010

• 34 RIDGEDALE AVE*  $299,000 Colonial   $235,000  
• 7 SAMSON AVE*  $299,900 Colonial  $305,000 
• 16 FLETCHER PL*  $299,900 Split  $284,000  
• 60 BROOKLAKE RD*  $300,000 Colonial   $241,000 
• 17 ORCHARD STR.  $374,777 Townhouse-Interior   $368,000  
• 2 LOCUST ST  $399,000 Victorian    $385,000  
• 128 RIDGEDALE AVE*  $399,000 Colonial   $399,000 
• 33 CHELSEA COURT  $399,900 Townhouse-Interior    $380,500  
• 43 BRITTIN ST*  $410,000 Colonial   $415,000 
• 25 NILES AVE  $415,000 Cape Cod  $407,500  
• 23 CANTERBURY RD*  $419,900 Split   $386,000  
• 5 ROSEMONT AVE*  $425,000 Colonial    $420,000 
• 5 Kensington Rd.  $434,500 Cape Cod  $422,500 
• 70 LATHROP AVE (the HILL)  $436,000 Colonial    $418,000 …

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