Stephanie Somers takes you on a Sneak Peak Tour of the new Remax Office in Northern Liberties.
As you can see there's lots still happening in our new office space on the 5th floor of The Rialto Building, as we prepare to make our official move into this amazing location in Northern Liberties.
Top agents and consumers will love being surrounded by an incredible array of gastro pubs, fine restaurants and casual fooderies as well as shopping, galleries, boutiques, and entertainment. Parking is free and abundant so we hope you'll stop by to see the Somers Team on your next trip to Philadelphia.
So grab your ticket and come along with me as I take you on your sneak peak tour of the new Remax Office at 1033 N 2nd Street, 5th floor in Northern Liberties , Philadelphia.
Contact us today for more info regarding the new location in Northern Liberties at thesomersteam@yahoo.com or @remaxaffiliates or @phillyrealty on Twitter ! Stay tuned for more information and updates to come !
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Chris Somers says Hello from the New Remax Office in Northern Liberties
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If interested in buying or selling properties in Philadelphia, contact Chris and Stephanie Somers at thesomersteam@yahoo.com or 215-400-2612. For investment properties, check out our new investor site at Philly Investor Hub! If interested in checking out our new office in Northern Liberties, let us know !
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Areas of specialty include: Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Fishtown, Graduate Hospital, Art Museum, Queen Village, Pennsport, Old Kensington, Port Richmond, Bridesburg, Society Hill, Loft District, Spring Garden and more !
Have you heard the great news?
Remax Affiliates, soon to be Remax Access, is moving to Northern Liberties !
Any day now we'll be in our new space on the 5th floor with its great views of all of Philadelphia at The Rialto Building, a 7 story all glass professional building. It is part of the Piazza project, an area surrounded by an incredible array of gastro pubs, fine restaurants and casual fooderies as well as shopping, galleries, boutiques, and entertainment.
The excitement is building amongst our staff and clients who all love our more centralized location which will allow us to serve a great portion of the Riverfront Community as well as serving the Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery real estate markets.
Here's Chris from his new office space saying hello and welcoming you to see the amazing views from the Remax office space of the Rialto Building in Northern Liberties:
Contact us today for more info regarding the new location in Northern Liberties at thesomersteam@yahoo.com or @remaxaffiliates or @phillyrealty on Twitter ! Stay tuned for more information and updates to come !
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If interested in buying or selling properties in Philadelphia, contact Chris and Stephanie Somers at thesomersteam@yahoo.com or 215-400-2612. For investment properties, check out our new investor site at Philly Investor Hub! If interested in checking out our new office in Northern Liberties, let us know !
The Somers Team - Philadelphia Real Estate
Search the MLS Properties Here in Philadelphia
Areas of specialty include: Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Fishtown, Graduate Hospital, Art Museum, Queen Village, Pennsport, Old Kensington, Port Richmond, Bridesburg, Society Hill, Loft District, Spring Garden and more !
Here are a couple of things that Stephanie and I were thinking about this week:
1. Smartphone revolution- I switched from a Blackberry to a Palm Pre this past weekend to have a touch 
screen. I have not been super happy with my blackberry, plus my wife Stephanie has been very happy with her Palm. These gadgets are just amazing. I think soon everyone (outside of business professionals) will have smartphones. So if you agree, own some Apple (APPL), Research in Motion (RIMM) or Palm (PALM) in your portfolio (disclosure - we own PALM) and I am sure we own the others in various mutual funds.
2. Toll Brothers - Did the recent news that Toll Brothers announced suggest that the end of the housing market has come and gone ? Their press release is worth reading - you can read it here .
3. Lawrence Yun at NAR - 2010 forecast - Wow !!!! See it here: 2010 Sales to Rise 15 percent . I think most Realtors will really like what he is saying about Realtors incomes for 2010. I am bullish on the economy and the housing market in 2010 but think his forecast is too optimistic.
4. Lesson Learned - "Fear is fueled by lack of knowledge, and only by facing that fear can you overcome that fear." Stephanie Somers
For the longest time we have been putting off buying a music system for ourselves. Music happens to be something that we both enjoy very much and is extremely therapeutic, whether we listen to punk rock or a classical composer that we do not understand. Thus, we finally went and bought something that we will enjoy for our home. But the fear of all the technology involved was really a deterrent for us. We sucked it up, we bought it, we got tangled up in instructions, freaked out several times, but we made it through. The fear is behind us and have a future of musical bliss ! HARD WORK ALWAYS PAYS OFF !
5. Expertise- In order to be an expert at something, you need to have many many hours of experience. It takes a long long time to be an expert. We agree with Malcolm Gladwell, author of "Outliers" where he talks about the most successful folks that become experts at something put in about 10,000 hours into that. That seems to be the common denominator ! Is a lot of hours but so be it !
Please comment on what your thoughts are in regards to these items or please share your own random thoughts from your week !
RE/MAX Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Kelly, talks about the government's extension/expansion of the first-time homebuyer tax credit. Certain existing homeowners can now qualify for the credit and homebuyers have until April 30, 2010 to put a contract on a house.
If you need further assistance in understanding how this homebuyer tax credit applies to you or need assistance in locating a new home please contact the Somers Team today - we look forward to hearing from you.
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If interested in buying or selling properties in Philadelphia, contact Chris and Stephanie Somers at thesomersteam@yahoo.com or 215-400-2612. For investment properties, check out our new investor site at Philly Investor Hub! If interested in checking out our new office in Northern Liberties, let us know !
The Somers Team - Philadelphia Real Estate
Search the MLS Properties Here in Philadelphia
Areas of specialty include: Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Fishtown, Graduate Hospital, Art Museum, Queen Village, Pennsport, Old Kensington, Port Richmond, Bridesburg, Society Hill, Loft District, Spring Garden and more !
Each week I will start to post some random thoughts related to both the national real estate market and our local Philadelphia real estate market in addition to related thoughts about the economy, investing and so forth.
October flurry- I met with Jim Makara today on a home inspection in Old Kensington. Jim mentioned that October was 
his best month EVER for home inspections. He did 57 of them !! Wow ! This was more for Jim than any given month even in the heyday in 2004 and 2005. On a side note, Jim is one of the best home inspectors in the Philadelphia area. His company is Countywide Home Inspections .
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension- I do not expect the extension to have a huge lift on the market November through January. In fact, expect these months to be slow, maybe even VERY slow. For the most part, I think that every first time homebuyer that wanted to purchase a property DID. It will take a few months to gear this back up again which could make for a very busy spring. Hear that sellers ?? Have your property on the market in January and February. For more info on the credit, see this wonderful blog by Loreeno Yeo:
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded to Include Repeat Buyers
Investors left out ? - I still wonder why there are no incentives for investors for non-owner occupant properties. These are the ones that we need real stimulus as the financing is the hardest to procure !
Realtor.com - It appears that Realtor.com is fading fast. If you did not see the action in MOVE this week, I would check it out. (MOVE is the publicly traded company that owns and operates Realtor.com) MOVE got clobbered on a weak quarter as well as a sluggish forecast. The value of enhanced listings on Realtor.com is not nearly as valuable as it used to be. I am glad we decided to focus on other areas of the Internet for our Internet Marketing.
Investment Idea- There are many regional banks that are not carrying the bad loans... they have strong balance sheets and super management. These banks will benefit dramatically from all the other banks that are going out of business courtesy of the FDIC. Spot them out in you area and consider making an investment in them. These stocks could easily double or triple in the next couple of years. Jim Cramer wrote about this as well in "Getting Back to Even".
Customer Service- If you are a bank doing a REFI for a local Realtor, by all means give that Realtor customer service in terms of returning calls or emails. Otherwise, you just lost a great referral source. This happened to me recently. It was frustrating, but I just took my business to a different bank. Not just my REFI business, but all of the accounts of our main office / business as well. And guess where those future referrals will be going ?
Short Sales- I get at least one call a week from companies wanting to negotiate the whole short sale deal (saying I do not have to do anything) and of course they would be the buyer. Every time I say I am not interested. How can I tell my seller "Oh by the way, I know you hired me, but now I am going to have some third-party company negotiate your short sale for you. Basically what they are trying to do is defraud your lender into giving them a great deal and bribe me to do both sides of the commission as well as the resale of the property". Just watch, we will be hearing more about this subject in the future.
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About Us
Chris Somers
After working as a financial consultant with Oppenheimer for 7 years, and having also held positions with Deloitte and Touche and the Federal Government, Christopher Somers decided it was time to pursue a new challenge. He united forces with his wife Stephanie, a Philadelphia native, former Art Teacher turned business owner, to engage in a career in real estate. Focused on protecting their clients' wealth in every real estate transaction, the Somers have quickly gained recognition in their market segment.
Chris' education background and previous work experience have significantly contributed to his success as a Realtor. Clients benefit from his aggressive negotiating skills, extensive market knowledge, and financial expertise.
Featured on RE/MAX Times Online
Chris Somer's blog article entitled Plan Now to Jump Start Your 2009 Production can now be seen on the online edition of The RE/MAX Times. It is not too often that an Associate will receive a phone call from RE/MAX International congratulating for a well-written blog post and requesting approval to have it posted on their premier online publication.
Updated weekly, RE/MAX Times online edition provides all 100,000 Associates worldwide with the latest industry news, tips from top producers, coaching, business and marketing stories, and more. Chris' article provides very insightful tips for other Associates on how to achieve success in today's market, and explains why his blog has continuously generated interest and participation from the community. Whether you are a Buyer or Seller, you are encouraged to read the blog and participate in the discussions. You can also sign up to receive weekly email updates.
Stephanie Somers
Drive, enthusiasm and a very dynamic style of doing business are just a few of the words Stephanie's clients use to describe her. Before joining her husband Chris in their exciting Real Estate business, she studied and taught Arts in Center City, earned an advanced degree in natural health and nutrition, launched a business that rapidly grew from one location to various ones in Bucks and Montgomery counties, and took the challenge of expanding a private company's business overseas.
Stephanie's experience as an educator and a business entrepreneur, coupled with her organization skills and attention to detail, makes her a valuable asset to the business. She proudly wears as many hats as needed and keeps the entire team motivated to become top producing agents on a daily basis. A Realtor very seriously dedicated to the profession, Stephanie also acts as the teams manager, marketing assistant, help desk and business coach.
By knowing how to best leverage their strengths, and how to match their expertise with their client's objectives, Chris and Stephanie deliver a winning action plan.
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AWARDS:
2008 Awards
Chris Somers is now a member of the prestigious RE/MAX International Hall of Fame. The coveted Hall of Fame Award is only given to Associates with more than $35 million in closed sales volume in real estate transactions since joining RE/MAX. Less than three percent of all RE/MAX Associates worldwide earned this esteemed award this year. Once inducted, the Associate becomes a lifetime Hall of Fame member.
Top 20 Individual Sales Associates AwardMonthRank
This recognition is awarded to the Top Producing Real Estate Agents year-to-date in the RE/MAX Pennsylvania and Deleware Region.
September 2008 12th August 2008 16th July 2008 12th June 2008 15th May 2008 8th April 2008 7th March 2008 4th February 2008 14th January 2008 7thOther awards received in 2008 include:
Other awards received in 2007 include:
Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Art Museum, Fishtown, Olde Kensington, Loft District, Pennsport, Port Richmond, Bridesburg, Northeast Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital, Society Hill, condos, condominiums, new construction.
We specialize in buyer and seller agency in Philadelphia. Getting a property sold in this market is much more challenging. However, our marketing and advertising strategy is always intensive and aggressive to accomplish the goals.
What it takes to get your house sold
Not too long ago, listing a home on the MLS, putting a lock box on the door knob, and sticking a For Sale sign on the front yard was all it used to take to get homes sold. Though the Philadelphia region is still doing fairly well in comparison to the rest of the country, currently there is a large inventory of houses for sale and the time on the market doubled over the last year. This is good news for buyers but not so good news for sellers who may still be convinced they can sell their properties just as fast as their neighbors did two years ago.
It takes a well-conceived marketing plan to get houses sold these days and this is exactly the approach we take with every client. It ultimately boils down to pricing it right, creating the maximum amount of exposure in the market through innovative marketing tactics, and making sure the house shows well. With so much to choose from, buyers are picky and almost always look for properties that are move-in ready. You can read more about getting your house ready for sale in our Resources section.
"I have bought and sold several properties over the years with Chris and Stephanie. The aspect that makes them outstanding is that they live and breathe real estate. They take the time to teach me and are an asset to helping me achieve my goals" Ken Lawall
"Chris and Stephanie's immediate follow-through sets them apart as real estate professionals" Steve Scuron
"The Somers provided attention to detail - both small and large. They allowed our buying process to go off without a hitch." Andres Gomez
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