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Pennington NJ Real Estate - How long to sell?

01-05-08

How long does it take to sell my house? Is the real estate market going to get much worth in the new 2008? Home buyers and sellers in Pennington New Jersey continue to ask these questions heading into the spring market.

I don’t believe that national “Prophets” know exactly what will happen in each local real estate market. General economic indicators are that the markets will not get much better in terms of home sales prices.

Instead of predicting the future we can look at the historic data. One indicator of the real estate market is how long does it take to sell a house, or what is called in the real estate speak “Days on the market” or DOM.

The chart examines the DOM for five towns Montgomery Township, Hopewell, Pennington, West Windsor, and Princeton from 2004 to 2007. The main points it illustrates is that:

As the market declined, it took longer to sell the house.

The DOM is different for different towns that are next to each other.

Real estate markets are extremely local, where even one street can be different from another in terms of DOM.

Pennington - experienced 122% increase in the DOM (compared to 2004) –the largest of the five towns examined.

Princeton – experienced the smallest increase – 19% (compared to 2004).

Princeton NJ real estate -Days on the Market

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If you are moving out of the greater Princeton area, please inquire about the countrywide relocation program.

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Montgomery Township NJ real estate - How Long To Sell?

01-05-08

Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert

How long does it take to sell my house? Is the real estate market going to get much worth in the new 2008? Home buyers and sellers in Montgomery Township New Jersey continue to ask these questions heading into the spring market.

I don’t believe that national “Prophets” know exactly what will happen in each local real estate market. General economic indicators are that the markets will not get much better in terms of home sales prices.

Instead of predicting the future we can look at the historic data. One indicator of the real estate market is how long does it take to sell a house, or what is called in the real estate speak “Days on the market” or DOM.

The chart examines the DOM for five towns Montgomery Township, Hopewell, Pennington, West Windsor, and Princeton from 2004 to 2007. The main points it illustrates is that:

As the market declined, it took longer to sell the house.

The DOM is different for different towns that are next to each other.

Real estate markets are extremely local, where even one street can be different from another in terms of DOM.

Pennington - experienced 122% increase in the DOM (compared to 2004) –the largest of the five towns examined.

Princeton – experienced the smallest increase – 19% (compared to 2004).

Princeton NJ real estate -Days on the Market

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Hopewell NJ Real Estate - How Long to Sell?

01-05-08

Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert

How long does it take to sell my house? Is the real estate market going to get much worth in the new 2008? Home buyers and sellers in Princeton, Hopewell, West Windsor, Pennington and Montgomery Township New Jersey continue to ask these questions heading into the spring market.

I don’t believe that national “Prophets” know exactly what will happen in each local real estate market. General economic indicators are that the markets will not get much better in terms of home sales prices.

Instead of predicting the future we can look at the historic data. One indicator of the real estate market is how long does it take to sell a house, or what is called in the real estate speak “Days on the market” or DOM.

The chart examines the DOM for five towns from 2004 to 2007. The main points it illustrates is that:

As the market declined, it took longer to sell the house.

The DOM is different for different towns that are next to each other.

Real estate markets are extremely local, where even one street can be different from another in terms of DOM.

Pennington - experienced 122% increase in the DOM (compared to 2004) –the largest of the five towns examined.

Princeton – experienced the smallest increase – 19% (compared to 2004).

Princeton NJ real estate -Days on the Market

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Princeton NJ Real Estate - How Long To Sell a House?

01-05-08

Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert

As the market declined, it took longer to sell the house.

The DOM is different for different towns that are next to each other.

Real estate markets are extremely local, where even one street can be different from another in terms of DOM.

Pennington - experienced 122% increase in the DOM (compared to 2004) –the largest of the five towns examined.

Princeton – experienced the smallest increase – 19% (compared to 2004).

Princeton NJ real estate -Days on the Market

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Princeton NJ Real Estate - Relocating - Recreation

01-03-08

Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert

Princeton NJ Real Estate – Relocating To Princeton NJ -Things To Do -Skiing

Princeton house prices, quality of the schools, and commuting distance are usually the most important things clients consider when relocating to the greater Princeton NJ area. Having excellent recreation possibilities is also very important to many home buyers.

Skiing is a very popular recreation activity and living in Princeton makes it possible to make it as a day trip. Excellent skiing facilities are available within one to three hours drive.
Princeton NJ Relocation - Skiing
We just came back form skiing and snowboarding at the Hunter Mountain. We stayed at the Marriott Courtyard Kingston NY, which is about 35 minutes south from the Hunter Mountain as well as Belleayre Mountain. The hotel was reasonably priced at $115 per room with breakfast, had rooms with Internet access and a pool. It was close to many stores - for the last minute forgotten items that you can't possibly do without. That’s what our kids thought, and we were glad there were lots of shopping options available.

The Hunter Mountain has skiing and snowboarding instruction available for all levels. The center is well organized and what appeared to be long lines for rentals moved very quickly.

If you are considering relocating or moving to Princeton NJ and love to ski, get your gear ready. If you want to avoid rental lines altogether, you can rent gear on a seasonal basis from the Ski Barn in Lawrenceville. The only difficult decision would be which mountain to choose.

You may also find out more about relocating and moving to the greater Princeton NJ area in these articles.

What is it like to live in Princeton?

Everything you ever wanted to know about Princeton

Moving To Princeton? – Here are 5 Reasons Why

Little known pleasures of Princeton

When looking for Princeton homes for sale -consider Princeton Ridge

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Princeton -great shopping -things to do

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Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert
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Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert: Real Estate Agent in Princeton, NJ

Office: (609) 924-1000 x144

Mobile: (609) 553-4175

Princeton NJ real estate expert, bringing 25 years of marketing know-how to make my clients' selling and buying a positive experience.

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Realtor - Princeton NJ - Faina Sechzer

Why should you consider me to be your real estate agent in Princeton ? Because I provide my clients with the kind of service I wanted to receive when I was a client myself. As a client I wanted an agent who understood my needs, had the required knowledge and marketing skills, someone I trusted, knowing that that they will put my interests before theirs. I also wanted someone who had the time for me - to inform, listen, guide, present options, and just hold my hand through rough patches in the process of selling or buying. In short, I wanted an agent with expertise, trust, and dedicated time. This is what brought me to real estate:I resolved to be this kind of agent. I left my career in management consulting, received my license, and now practice what I preach.

I believe marketing knowledge, integrity, dedication to be essential for a good real estate agent, but did you ever meet an agent who said they were not an expert, were untrustworthy and did not have time for you because they have too many listings and buyers and there is only so much time in a day? Of course, not. So I will not write about my integrity, dedication and knowledge - I would like for you to see it for yourself first hand. Let's get to know each other better: please call me, read my blog and check out my web-site.

Since you may still expect to see a resume, here are few highlights of mine:

-100% success rate -I sold all my listings and found homes for all my buyers;

- 25 years professional marketing

- Senior Principal for several large management consulting firms

- Corporate Technology Manager

- Certified Interior Decorator

- MS Electrical Engineering

I love Princeton and have lived here for many years with my wonderful husband and two teenage boys- also wonderful and a handful. I was born in the Far East, grew up in Europe and came to US as a young woman. In my spare time I love reading - it is my escape, release and the best therapy. I love travel and have visited many places in the world both for work and fun. I walk 5 miles every morning (OK... it's almost every morning and almost 5 miles). I love to dance, but don't do it as often as I would've liked.

Our Princeton Real Estate Services

I work with both buyers and sellers in the greater Princeton, NJ area including Hopewell, Montgomery, West Windsor, Lawrenceville, Pennington, Ewing and South Brunswick.

One of the big differences of my practice is that I limit the number of clients I have - to give each one the time they deserve. This type of practice does not get me to the top producers clubs. What it does, it gets my listings the focus needed to sell them for the best price. To my buyers it gives all the time they need to find the right home without pressure.

Here are some other ways my clients benefit:

Broadest Internet exposure. Consumers start their search on the Internet and most brokerages and agents have web-sites, use MLS and Realtor.com. But this alone is not enough. Let me show you how your home will be seen by the largest pool of most likely buyers and stand out from the competing properties.

Staging for all homes. I provide staging as part of my service without additional fees. My clients' homes sell in large measure due to staging. In the age of Internet exposure and the short attention span of prospective buyers, special talent and skill is needed to make homes appealing and desirable for the pictures on the Internet and differently but as important for the prospective buyers showings. My expertize as an Interior Decorator gives my clients the needed advantage.

Professional Photography. Pictures of your home are what potential buyers see first and could be what makes them decide to see your home or not. My experience proves -your home needs professional photography. No matter how good we think we agents are as photographers - we are still amateurs. Let me show you the kind of photography needed to attract prospective buyers. Your home deserves it.

Latest marketing techniques. I spend a great many hours learning new marketing strategies, techniques and tools to give your home an extra edge and make it stand out in the crowded market. Technology and market change daily - you need the best available to beat the competition.

Home Presentation. All the Internet exposure notwithstanding, it is imperative that local area agents know why and how your home is better than others. I do it by in-person presentation of your home to major local brokers. Is it time-consuming? Yes. Does it work? For sure. MLS listing alone, no matter how well-presented, will not do that.

Princeton NJ Home Buyer Information

August 13, 2007

To Whom It May Concern:

I am very pleased to be able to write a very positive endorsement for our realtor, Faina Sechzer, of Sotheby International, with whom we have been working for several years on all of our properties in Princeton, NJ.

Faina has demonstrated a high level of professional knowledge and expertise, is prompt in responding to all of our needs, and does so in a warm and friendly manner. Her professionalism as well as her pleasing and warm personality have made our transactions extremely comfortable and efficient, as well as pleasant and successful. She has worked hard to promote our properties when we were selling, and to find tenants when we were renting. Not only has she done very well for us, but through her successful and efficient efforts we have saved a great deal of money.

We highly recommend Faina with no reservation to anyone interested in buying, selling or renting a property.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Dr. Dov Peretz Elkins & Maxine G. Elkins

"Thank you for all your help with the house sale and for putting up with ....rants gracefully! We really appreciate all of your work. Good luck to you... Take care.

Sincerely,

Vanessa + Jeremy"

"We are writing this letter to convey our gratitude and appreciation for your part in making the sale of our home possible as the agent representing the buyer. In addition to guiding your clients, you have helped us, the sellers as well. "

If this sale is a success, it will be in no small part, because of your efforts and commitment to propel the deal forward and assure the various parties stay within the proper deadlines. It has been a pleasure for us to deal with you, and we have been very impressed with your professionalism, honesty and attention to details. We would happily recommend your services as an agent to prospective buyers or sellers in the area.

Sincerely,

Leticia Vega, Ph.D

Christoph Hengartner, Ph.D"

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Pennington NJ Real Estate - How long to sell?

Montgomery Township NJ real estate - How Long To Sell?

Hopewell NJ Real Estate - How Long to Sell?

Princeton NJ Real Estate - How Long To Sell a House?

Princeton NJ Real Estate - Relocating - Recreation

Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate ExpertHenderson-Sotheby's International Realty

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Realtor - Princeton NJ - Faina Sechzer

Our Princeton Real Estate Services

Princeton NJ Home Buyer Information

Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert
Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty