About Norfolk County, MA

My Deal of the Week can be found in Bellingham, Mass.

This charming cape offers an attached Au Pair suite along with four bedrooms located in the main house.

The warm updated country kitchen features recess lighting, a cathedral ceiling and skylights. The living room offers a fireplace with hardwood floors (under the wall to wall carpet). You will be very pleased to see the size of the first floor bedrooms.

Can you see the possibilities here? The attached unit could be ideal for a multi generation apartment or the location could be perfect for a "Home Office". Whatever your needs may be. You will find a kitchen, a full bathroom and two rooms, all with hardwood floors. This house sits on three quarters of an acre near the center of town. Don't wait if you need space as this could be THE one!

Deal of the Week offered at only $249,900! Call today to schedule your visit!

If you are working with an agent, mention MLS #71209930

It seems that agents everywhere are experiencing a surge of business. There are fewer active listings on the market; an increase in pending sales and more homes scheduled to close in the near future. We need to take advantage of this positive time.

No one knows how long it will last, and I’m sure once the election is over we’ll see some changes. Unemployment is the main culprit, and until that improves, don’t think this real estate market is rallying. This stream of business is temporary, and if we think of it as temporary, we’ll hustle to capture as much as possible. We will also market more than ever to make our phones ring more frequently.

Of all of the many topics to post online, the most effective at this time would be market reports. Show potential homeowners that this is the prime time to sell your home. Encourage them to ride that wave before it breaks. Post the latest facts about your community, and offer a "Free Market Analysis" with every market report for those who are thinking of selling in 2012.

Timing is everything in real estate and homeowners, along with potential home buyers, should be inspired to call and discuss their options. The market reports will make your phone ring. Show them that you know the market. People like to do business with knowledgeable, successful people.

Westwood, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending February 11, 2012

Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Westwood, Mass. (Source MLSPIN)

Number of Homes on The Market 74

Average List Price $1,061,495

Average Market Time 192 Days

Thinking of selling your home in WESTWOOD, Mass. or other Norfolk County towns. Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD!

These are tough times and good jobs are hard to come across. Many of you may be able to use a little extra cash but would also like to get involve with your surroundings. Well, I found this bit of information that could be helpful if you are a Bellingham resident.

Our town is now accepting resumes for appointed positions on ten boards, councils and committees.

First, three-year positions are available. One position on the Board of Assessors, one position on the Cemetery Committee, two positions on the Commission on Disability, three positions on the Conservation Commission, five positions on the Council on Aging, two positions on the Historical Commission, one position on the Parks and Recreation Committee, two positions on the Town Common Trustees, and two alternate positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Second, a regular five-year term is available on the Zoning Board of Appeals. One one-year position is also available on the Norfolk County Advisory Board.

Resumes should be submitted to the committee on which the resident would like to serve. Stop by the Bellingham Town Hall for more details. Our friendly Town Clerk Ann Odabashian will be happy to direct you to the right department if needed. Tell her I sent you!

Make a difference!

The market has improved within the past few months. The activity in 2012 has picked up; there are more buyers; fewer new listings, and the demand for a relatively well priced home has evolved. Builders are taking advantage of this new market, and they’re taking advantage of this spurt and providing a few new starts.

What I have also noticed from the bloggers who I follow daily is that they’re blogging less. They do blog but not as frequently. Am I imagining this? Has anyone else noticed fewer posts?

If agents are blogging less and marketing less because business has improved and they're busy working clients, they need to fasten their seat belts. When the trip ends, they’ll be idle. It’s like traveling on one tank of gas and thinking you can continue on that long journey without replenishing your fuel. When the tank’s empty, you’re out of business.

Block time for marketing to the public. Forget about the networking with member’s only posts and focus your time on marketing listings and market reports. Use the right keywords that will complement your niche. Out of sight, out of mind holds true in our business. I wouldn’t test the validity of that statement.

If there’s a gap in your marketing, you’ll need to be prepared for a gap in your income in the future. It will be there unless you market consistently. Block time to provide that marketing.