Are your closets a mess?
Do you have things that you don't want or need anymore?
Don't throw your unwanted things away....
Let our Girl Scouts get it in the hands of the needy!!!!!
We are collecting:
Convenient Drop off at Trinity United Methodist Church
(284 Cedar Rd, Mullica Hill, Lower Level by the glass doors) On Sunday April 26, 2 - 4 pm
Junior Girl Scout Troop #63525 will be collecting your gently used items to be donated to the needy. This task is being done in order to earn their "Bronze Award" ~ the highest award available to Junior Girl Scouts, and your contributions will help them to achieve this. Please consider being a part of this rewarding experience!
Or: e-mail MollyMolczan@comcast.net
Diane@DianeTesta.com
or HollyTree67@comcast.net
to arrange alternate delivery time or location
A home buyer was recently looking at a house that they were very interested in. When they went through the homeowners were gracious and although they were home, helped the interested party feel comfortable.
Then the mistake... the sellers, in their frustration with the market conditions in their area, blurt out that they have not had any showings, none, zilch, in the over 6 months that they had their house on the market.
Now, not only is this incredibly a bad idea, but also makes a great 
point. Seller's should stay away during showings. They should let the agents do the talking. Do you think this buyer will jump at making an offer, or if they do decide this is where they want to buy, do you think they will offer anywhere near the asking price of the home? No way! This seller needs to be quiet! If you can't keep quiet and out of the way of the buyer, then leave!
Telling a potential buyer all your woes and frustrations will not make them act. As a matter of fact, they will start to wonder why no one else is looking at the house! Is something wrong with it? Is it priced to high? In a bad area?.... What?
No one wants - what no one else wants! Get that? Maybe I sould say it a different way, people want what they cannot have. So if you are looking to sell anything, it needs to be in high demand! I am not telling you to lie, just don't look so desperate that you are begging. People need to get emotionally attached to buy a home, if you put a little doubt in their head, then you are, in effect, telling them not to buy!
Selling your home during this current recession is sometimes more frustrating then many would like to admit. When your home is marketed for sale, the thing that most people will see first (and first impressions are of utmost importance... they either keep their attention or move on very quickly), are the photos and the home description. The photos should be professionally taken and show off as much of your property as possible, both inside and out.
The main topic I am going to discuss here is the house description. There are certain things that people are looking for in a house, not to get into too much psychology, but there are key things that should be stressed, within the body of the description or in the beginning.
People buy security, not warranties; they buy luxury, not tubs; they like privacy or seclusion, but want the convenience to where ever they need to get to regularly; they like to cozy up to a fireplace not the fact that there is one. They want to be a family even if they are in separate rooms, or know what their kids are doing in the family room while they are cooking dinner, not just have an open floor plan. Many people don't know real estate lingo like "Open Concept Floor Plan." Make sure that you describe the benefits that your buyer will enjoy with each of the features of your home.
If you are selling a luxury home... they want their visitors to envy them- maybe not openly, but they want to impress them. It is a fact that people want warmth, comfort, relaxation, enjoyment, privacy, etc., etc., etc. in their home. If you work these words into your description they will help a person feel the home.
Don't just list features. That is cold and doesn't stimulate any emotions. Actually describe the things that you felt when you bought your home. You made plans about how your experiences would be (regardless of how they turned out) while you walked through it the first time. This is the "picture you want to paint" with your words.
I would also highly recommend a full color brochure with the description and exterior photo on the front and features and room measurements listed on the back with interior photos. One sheet is best, and a brochure box outside will allow people to get the information they want while sparking interest. I would list the features that you have on the back, because they are important to know, (they just don't spark any emotions). Do not put the price on the brochure. This gives them reason to call.
Here are some examples that might help you as well:
As-Is but beautiful! Custom doors lead you into your ceramic tiled foyer. go through glass French doors into your raised formal living room to entertain your guests surrounded by incredible lighting and hardwood flooring. The lighted raised ceiling, recessed lighting and window lighting all set the right mood for any gathering. Step down into your dramatic formal dining room with the step constructed from glass back lighted blocks.Your Sunken Family room is the perfect place to kick back and relax in front of your dramatic fireplace. Your fully equipped kitchen with Corian countertops and tile backsplash is great for easy clean up! Keep your custom landscaping looking beautiful all year with your sprinkler system. Enjoy privacy in your fenced yard and store away all your tools in your newer custom shed. Short sale subject to bank approval
Luxury,Seclusion,Convenience,Privacy...have it all!Be the envy of your friends!Enjoy living on the most scenic lot in Surrey Lake.Watch deer roam acres of preserved land behind your home.Walk-out your sun-filled basement into your oversized fenced yard.Stroll out your gate along a path to the lake for some peace&quiet,you can even take your fishing pole. Enjoy your morning coffee at the kitchen island as the sun warms your home w/Southern Exposure shining in the palladium windows or step out to your deck & enjoy your own park-like setting.
Live in luxury w/soaring vaulted & 9 ceilings. Move in & Relax, EVERYTHING has just been completed-from the new carpets to the prof. painted walls. Invite your guests into your 2 story foyer & entertain in your Living & Dining rooms w/custom moldings & Natural Maple Hardwood Floors.Cozy up in this family room by a marble gas fireplace with a 22' ceiling loaded with warm lighting & a convenient add'l staircase. Relax in your Jacuzzi in the huge master ste. Feel secure as your children play in this enormous walk-out bsmt.
Enjoy privacy & seclusion w/out isolation in your beautiful custom built estate home sitting back 350' on 6.6 acres at the end of the culdesac, in prestigious Horseshoe Run Estates. Move in & relax-EVERYTHING is like new- professionally decorated w/neutral colors & luxurious trim & crown molding throughout. These hardwood floors lead you through most of the 1st floor & up the T shaped staircase, adorned w/ stunning runners. Get away from it all in your opulent master suite-soaking in your whirlpool tub, or relaxing in your sitting area. Cozy up by the fireplace in your spacious 2 story family room where custom draperies wrap these floor to ceiling windows. You'll realize you just may need to do some shopping to fill these gigantic closets. Enjoy your morning coffee at your island in your enormous fully equipped kitchen or step out onto your deck that wraps the entire back of your home while you watch the wild deer & turkey roam. Your children will have lots of room to play & tons of fun in the tree house. Don't miss the view from the sun room & office. This community allows gentleman's farms
Spectacular landscaping surrounds this home nestled on almost 10 acres. You can bring your farm, & potentially build on the extra land, w/ proper approvals. Enjoy your morning coffee on your back deck, overlooking all the best nature has to offer. Relax in this giant great room in front of a fire in this Rumfort fireplace. Cozy-up in your sunroom w/ true southern exposure in front of this wall of windows. Prepare grand cuisine w/ ease in this spacious kitchen w/ all the extras. Store everything away in the numerous cabinets & huge closets. Get away from it all in your master bath soaking tub. Your loft is the perfect place to kick back & look out at the stars. All the best was put into this home & no expense was spared. This 20'x24'-2 sty garage has a finished 2nd flr. More upgrades than you could ever imagine. A list of the extras can be faxed, Surveys are on file.
Sincerely,
Diane Testa
Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors
Cell # 856-229-5533
The information on the tax credit for new homebuyers that is currently being considered as part of the stimulus plan is great news for anyone interested in investing in a house.
This is subject to change until this officially goes into law, but as of right now, any homebuyer will receive a $15,000 tax credit when they file their 2009 taxes early next year. They will receive that extra money, and as of right now, the government is not requiring you to pay any of it back. The current $7,500 tax credit that this new one is replacing was required to be paid back, however this one will not!
To break down the numbers for you, someone can buy a $230,000 home and put down 3.5% through FHA, which totals $8,050. We can estimate that the closing costs and escrow items will be approximately $5,000. A person can buy a home this year for $230,000 and spend a total of $13,050. They will be credited by the government $15,000 that does not need to be paid back (as of right now). So they can buy a house, have it cost them nothing, and get an extra $2,000 back on top of having their entire expenses paid for.
So take advantage of this law if it is enacted and you will benefit all the way around.
Update 2/12/09 OK-- So never mind... the government decided that we don't need this part of the stimulous package and wiped it out. I have to say, that because Real Estate has been hit so hard with the state of the economy, I seriously have my doubts that they know what is best for our economy. Real Estate sales fuel our economy in many more ways then the obvious. Let's hope things improve soon............
Below are the figures per the Gloucester County Multiple Listings Service for the total number of homes sold, the average sales price and the average days on the market for those homes that sold. If you are considering selling or have attempted, unsucessfully, to sell your Gloucester County, New Jersey home, this information (as well as much more that I can easily provide you) should be carefully considered PRIOR to setting a sales price.
Date # of Homes Average Average
Sold Sales Price DOM*
2008
December 179 $236,909 104
November 158 $239,955 91
October 175 $233,785 113
September 218 $236,866 85
August 233 $241,816 84
July 233 $242,155 98
June 252 $234,918 76
May 223 $238,246 85
April 251 $236,887 98
March 215 $228,009 91
February 154 $239,518 111
January 151 $222,597 87
2007
December 149 $233,074 79
November 254 $241,852 74
October 240 $246,871 81
September 240 $238,002 69
August 355 $260,029 71
July 297 $248,821 75
June 382 $252,893 70
May 287 $251,475 79
April 273 $249,715 72
March 270 $239,257 84
February 243 $236,908 76
January 213 $240,243 81
*DOM = Days on the Market
(Information above includes sales that were concluded through the Multiple Listing Service in Gloucester County. It does not necessarily include new construction or private sales. Information is not guaranteed and is subject to errors and ommissions.)
Real Estate Sales Specialist focusing on Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Burlington Counties
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