Hampstead NH annual Christmas parade is right around the corner! The theme will be "Christmas In Candy Land" and it should be a very special event, one for the whole family to enjoy.
Last year I took a few pictures and created this slide show to share with you all...
A good REALTOR ® can help put the pieces together!
Now more than ever the role of a Good REALTOR® is crucial. Financial institutions are all cracking down on lending policies and bank foreclosed homes with little or no property condition disclosures are the norm.
There are some awesome opportunities out there...I never thought I'd see the day again when a 3 bedroom home in Hampstead could be bought for under $200,000 or Atkinson would have truly affordable housing.
It's sort of like being in a time warp with this market re-adjustment.
Interesting real estate times are here but buyers must beware and in some cases must be willing to take some risks. Agents are more than frustrated and homeowners, rather than the bank owned sellers are simply sitting tight unless they really have to sell.
Opportunity is more than knocking for buyers looking for a steal since many bank owned homes are falling into disrepair and believe it or not they (banks) want their REO inventory off their books by the years end. That gives you about 6 weeks...can you buy a house in 6 weeks? If so...this isn't the time for a real estate deal...but rather a real estate steal.
Call us we'd love to be the REALTORS® that help you put the pieces to the puzzle together and get you in a home by years end. If you're thinking about selling your southern NH home, please give us a call and let us show you our Unique Market Advantage Plan designed especially for our clients. Our custom plan will guide you through the process of selling your home from start to finish.
It would be our honor....Jay and Monika at 603-548-7728
I know many people that live in older homes and over the years they've have done more than a few remodeling jobs..all without giving much thought to the potential health issues invloved!
I think everone should read this before they undertake some of those remodeling jobs. This was sent to me by Jesse Herman from the Mesothelioma Cancer Center. You can contact Jesse via e-mail at jesse@asbestos.com if you have questions or concerns. There is nothing more satisfactory then completing a do it yourself job...but please do it safely!
Asbestos Removal and Greener Alternatives There are many things to consider when remodeling or purchasing an older home. Homes built after 1980 have the strong likelihood of containing asbestos. Due to a steady progression of technology and green sustainable methods, there are many ways to ensure your home or property is asbestos free. If you are interested in saving money, remodeling and improving your carbon footprint, here is some information to get you on the right track.
Used in millions of homes throughout the last quarter of the 20th century, asbestos insulation can become a real dilemma for homeowners due to causing a variety of health problems, including Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Malignant Mesothelioma. These types of cancer take the lives of thousands each year. Non-regulated asbestos material can be legally performed by homeowners, regular contractors, or licensed asbestos abatement contractors as long as the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) are not violated.
Asbestos removal in public facilities, homes and workplaces must be undertaken by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. One the removal is complete, green insulation options should be given serious consideration, such as: Cellulose, Cotton Fiber and Lcynene.
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC), in a study conducted in 2003, estimated a savings of $50-$65 per square foot for well-constructed green buildings in the U.S. (see table below) during that year.
The numbers continue to improve as more eco-friendly options become available, and those kinds of figures have finally begun to attract those who thought eco-friendly construction was just a bunch of hogwash.
From.... Frances Sanderson, Franklin, NH REALTOR®, Certified EcoBroker
I'm finding a lot of the foreclosure homes that I've been bringing my Buyers to lately have asbestos-insulated pipes in the basement and asbestos shingles for siding. A great resource to direct our clients to is the Department of Environmental Services fact sheet on Asbestos. I would remind everyone that we are not experts on this matter and our job is to direct our clients to the Experts. This is the link I recommend to clients if they have questions on how to address an asbestos issue.
http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/factsheets/asb/index.htm
Thanks you Frances!!!
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Interested in Short Order Sales or REO (bank owned real estate) ? Check out these listings>>>> Short Order Sales and Foreclosures
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If you're thinking about selling your southern NH home, please give us a call and let us show you our Unique Market Advantage Plan designed especially for our clients. Our custom plan will guide you through the process of selling your home from start to finish. It would be our honor....Jay and Monika McGillicuddy @ 603-548-7728
Monika McGillicuddy Real Estate Training
NewHampshireRealEstateBlog.com
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On Tuesday, we returned home from the REALTOR convention in Orlando Florida and it was hard to leave the sun and warm weather behind but work and reality called us back.
One thing it did was re-enforce to us that all our efforts in virtual marketing and building a strong web presence was the way to go. The National Association of REALTORS spent considerable time presenting web 2.0 technology related seminars and just plain driving home the fact that blogging and social networking the "new marketing edge for REALTORS" and a must do for agents and brokers. What took them so long? Jay and I took in as many classes as we could, all geared to marketing and the neat thing was that many of the presenters are people we know- people who live in our computers- that we've met through various social networking sites. All those people from all over the country sharing new edge marketing ideas and techniques was truly fantastic. We spent the first two and half days attending the Cyber Professionals meeting and all I can say about that group was WOW! I took so many notes that I got a blister on my thumb.
We walked the trade show floor and saw a lot of neat stuff. Video cameras were all the rage and virtual tour companies all pitching their products. I looked at few of them but we so love Realestateshows.com that nothing compares in value... we just get a whole lot of bang for our buck with Real Estate Shows .com... Thank you Jeff Turner! This years convention was great and as most that know us know we go to just about all the conventions. I think we've missed two since 1990. Next years convention will be in San Diego... I can hardly wait. I took a few pictures for you .... enjoy.
Interested in Short Order Sales or REO (bank owned real estate) ? Check out these listings>>>> Short Order Sales and Foreclosures
Interested in searching listed homes for sale in NH? Follow this link to >>>>Search NH homes
If you're thinking about selling your southern NH home, please give us a call and let us show you our Unique Market Advantage Plan designed especially for our clients. Our custom plan will guide you through the process of selling your home from start to finish. It would be our honor....Jay and Monika McGillicuddy @ 603-548-7728
Monika McGillicuddy Real Estate Training
NewHampshireRealEstateBlog.com
Follow me on Twitter.com @monimcg
I hope you all have a wonderful Halloween!
If I could get away with it...I'd still go trick or treating today...wouldn't you? I really miss all that yummy candy and chocolate bars. My favorite Halloween candy has to be Mounds Bars! LOL I used to steal them right out of my kids trick or treat bags. Now that was fun!
Enjoy my little video and hopefully it will make you smile.
Stay Safe this Halloween
Monika McGillicuddy Real Estate Training
NewHampshireRealEstateBlog.com
Follow me on Twitter.com @monimcg
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We talk about everything you need to know about buying or selling real estate in Southern NH. and training to be a great real estate agent! Call 603-548-7728 for additional information.
I have been a New Hampshire real estate agent since 1984 and have been training other agents since 1988.
I live in Hampstead NH with my husband and business partner Jay. Jay and I work together as a real estate team for Prudential Verani in Hampstead. He holds down the sales front while I spend a lot of my time training agents. Together we have over 44 years of real estate experience behind us. I teach ABR, SRES, GRI, Quick Start which is a new agent training program and Ethics courses for the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®. I also teach several courses including Agency and REALTOR® professionalism through out the states of NH, Vermont and Maine. I have several classes that I have developed that are approved for continuing education credits for license renewal in NH,VT and Maine.
Want to learn more about Monika McGillicuddy check out my Blog at New Hampshire Real Estate Blogs.
Since becoming a REALTOR® in 1984, I have twice been honored to have been selected REALTOR® of the Year by my peers. I have served on several committees, chaired the professional standards committee for several years, as well as being a State, local Director and an orientation instructor for my local board.
I have also been very active at the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®, a long-term member of and have chaired the professional standards committee, the legal committee, served on the Executive committee for 2 years. I have just been selected to chair the Professional Development committee.
I am a National Association of REALTORS® trained Professional Standards and Mediation instructor. Currently I am serving a second 3 year term on National Associations of REALTORS®, Professional Standards committee.
I continue to work in the field listing and selling real estate on a daily basis. Over the years, I have attended countless seminars, conferences, conventions, and continue to promote the REALTOR® image and spirit that I so strongly believe in.
I discovered my passion for teaching early in my real estate career and I am really proud to be able to offer hands on skill development programs for REALTORS® of all levels.
Disclaimer……
~All statistics and housing information provided by Northern New England Real Estate Network Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Seek the advice of an attorney on all legal matters.
~The opinions expressed on this blog are that of Jay and Monika McGillicuddy and no one else’s and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Prudential Verani Realty, Inc. or any employee thereof. Prudential Verani is not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied by us on this blog. All information deemed accurate in is our best opinion and should not be relied upon without personally verifying it yourself. The information we post is believed to be accurate at the time of the post, our opinion of the situation may change at a later time with newer information or under a different set of circumstances. In other words, we reserve the right to change our mind from time to time. We are open to your comments on the blog post, however, we do reserve the right to delete your comment, if we find it offensive or hateful. Let’s all play nicely in the sandbox.
Check out my Training Website for detailed information on courses including the SRES and ABR courses.
Some of the classes that I currently teach besides GRI,ABR and SRES are:
Agency in the Trenches
Code of Ethics
New Agent Training QuickStart Program
Dual Agency Life in the Fast Lane
REALTOR Professional Guidelines
nderstanding Fiduciary...Your Professional Obligation
Procuring Cause...doing the right thing and getting paid for it
The Professional standards Enforcement Process.. what happens when we don't play nice in the sandbox
From a recent class…"Professional conduct and proper business practices should be part of licensing requirements." "Good open discussion on good business practice. Monika is very clear in presenting material & allows others to interject freely""Monika does great job training. She is always a pleasure to listen to & very knowledgeable. She does a great job making sure the class understands what's being taught. I like that she involves the class & doesn't focus on talking the entire time" "Great class, everyone should be encouraged to take this class." "Very helpful hearing the different scenarios/stories from other agents and Monika. Also, recommendations very helpful." "Good sharing of information" "A very good class" "Great topic-should be required each year for all agents or for recertification." "It was very informative. I think it is a very valuable class." “Monika is a great presenter!”“Really enjoyed the class- fun, straight forward, well paced and relevant information”“Excellent presentation and pace”“Monika did a great job explaining Agency relationships, the pit falls and how to keep it all in perspective”“She is simply- great”“Excellent instructor”“Should be required just like the CORE”“She made a basic topic very interesting”“Great examples of bad behavior”
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