Samuel E. Kahuila - Burlington County, NJ

Hancock Hollow Burlington Twp NJ Townhomes For Sale

Hancock Hollow is located in Burlington Twp., NJ. It is a community of 137 Townhomes nestled between secluded horse country and big city access. Being approximately 20 minutes form Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst makes it an easy commute for military serving on base. The community is just a few minutes from the entrance to main NJ throughways (the NJ Turnpike and Rt. 295) linking to Philadelphia, Atlantic City or New York City. If one would rather take the train into NYC, the station is under 15 minutes away and just around an hour ride.

Shopping and entertainment are also just moments away with The Burlington Center Mall, Regal Burlington Stadium 20 Movie Theater as well as other stores and restaurants being so close.

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Setting the Stage To Sell Your Home

With all of the competition on the real estate market you REALLY NEED FOR YOUR HOME TO STAND OUT!So let's talk about some ways to do that.

Above all else you need to set a realistic price that will make the buyers want to see your home. Realistic and strategic pricing is key to enticing buyers to consider your property in the first place. If the price is too high it just may scare them away.

Once price is set we need to set the stage. As a seller you need to do two things: 1. Stop thinking of your house as a home. It is now an investment and you want the highest rate of return. 2. Start looking at your property with the eyes of a buyer.

Here is where you can set your house apart.

Curb appeal

Take a ride around your neighborhood and look at your competition. Notice their landscaping, their front door, windows, siding etc. Then go back to your house, sit out front and be objective. Ask yourself "if I were a buyer, which house would I want to tour?" How is your landscaping? Do the hedges need a trim? Do you need some colorful flowers to make your property inviting? Is the front door clean and free of peeling paint or does it need a fresh coat? Is there any wood rot? Does the siding need a power wash? Take care of any issues that you see. First impressions are very important and set the tone. Handle any potential buyer objections before the buyer sees them. Your goal is for the buyer to say "Wow this looks great and is well maintained" instead of "we need to do some work out here, I wonder what needs to be done inside?"

Let's go inside

Have your Real Estate Agent take you on a tour of your competition or go to their open house to see what you are up against. Now be objective and use the eyes and nose of a buyer. Go through each room. If you have a colorful paint job, consider neutralizing. You want to appeal to the broadest group of buyers. How are the floors? Do the carpets need a cleaning? Do you have hardwood, show them off! Look at your furniture placement. Make sure that there is good flow. If there is too much furniture take some pieces out. Remove any clutter (you are getting ready to move, so get a jump on the packing). Some agents say to remove all personal photos. I don't agree. If you have a ton of photos, edit them down. Let buyers imagine their family members in the frames. How does your house smell? Do you have pets? Do you smoke? Sprinkle carpets with baking soda and let sit for a while then vacuum. Use one of the many odor eliminating products available. SMOKE OUTSIDE until your house is sold! Remember it's all about return on your investment. In the kitchen clean the oven, stove and refrigerator. Clear off the counters. Remove all magnets from the refrigerator door. Think model home. All of the bathrooms need to be spotless. Clear the countertops of personal items. Hide any medication that may be in the medicine cabinet. Remove and clean old or peeling caulk and replace. Make sure that there are no leaks or drips.

Every room in the house needs to be clean, fresh and bright. Open curtains, replace any burned out light bulbs and turn on all the lights. At night, turn on the exterior lights in the front of the house as well as the lights of every room that face the front. You want your house noticed. Light a candle on each level. Use the same fragrance such as pumpkin or sugar cookie, something that will make the buyer hungry. Don't use anything flowery. Play music through-out the house. Play something upbeat perhaps soft jazz.

We want to take away any negative thoughts that buyers have before they have them. We want to create an environment that appeals to all of their senses. We want you house to sell before your competition. Like any good job it's all in the preparation.

That is my take on setting the stage to sell your home.

I can hardly believe that the 10^th anniversary of 9/11 is here, the Pearl Harbor of my generation, only much more devastating. FDR said of Pearl Harbor “a date that would live in infamy” but little could he imagine the vicious attack 70 years later.

I will never forget where I was as I watched the towers fall one after another. I didn’t know it at the time but one of my friends and his fiancé both lost their lives. I watched helplessly as the reports came in on Flight 93, the Pentagon and the first responders - So much to process. We closed up shop and as I headed home to my family, I remember how eerily quiet it was with the exception of fighter jets patrolling the skies. I also remember stories of amazing acts of heroism, stories of people coming together in the face of overwhelming adversity.

On this anniversary of 9/11, I remember my friend and his fiancé, I honor all those that lost their lives and I keep the families and friends of all those that lost their lives in my prayers.

Today, I walked in the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's 13 Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. I walk in support of my mom, a three year survivor. This year my family joined the folks at Temple University Hospital’s Cancer Center. Our team reached 82 members and so far we raised over $6200.

It was dry but very muggy day in Philadelphia, PA’s Fairmount Park. The turnout at the event was incredible with over 1700 walkers. In addition to the walk, this year for the first time was a 5K run. There were several activities from a Survivor’s tent with raffles to a kid’s tent, lots of great information, food and music. It was a time for survivors to get together and share their stories. It was a time for families to support their loved ones who are fighting this disease and remember loved ones lost.