Being stabbed in the back by Craigslist AGAIN!! You can now add me to the list of Realtors that have been unjustly raked over the coals by another scam on Craigslist.
My first bit of advice... CONSUMERS STAY AWAY!
I have a 4 bedroom Colonial for rent in Middletown CT. This was just posted the other day on Realtor.com. Yesterday, I received a call at the office from a possible customer wishing to take a look at this rental. A red flag went up in my mind at this point. Why did they call the office?? My cell phone number is what is listed in the MLS. Hmm.
I called this gentlemen back (let's call him Steve, this is not his real name), Steve said he saw this listing on Craigslist. He was looking to move closer to Middletown CT (if not in Middletown), and he was willing to pay more than he is right now. The $1,100 for this 4 bedroom residential home is in his price range. The fact that they also accept pets made his day.
I stopped him right there. The information he has is INACCURATE. The price of this home is $1,800, not $1,100 and pets are NOT allowed.
He was upset and rightfully so, he told me that the advertising states differently and I should uphold that information. I explained that I did NOT post anything to Craigslist, and don't anymore, just for this reason.
Last year I had a home rental in Cromwell, CT with pictures from a property in Texas. STAY AWAY FROM CRAIGSLIST, or don't assume the information you are reading is correct.
I've tried to report this, but to no avail. So I am letting everyone here on ActiveRain, and the general public, do NOT believe what is written by houseluxury69@yahoo.com for posting ID 2778245477. They are advertising the wrong information from what is on Realtor.com and/or CTMLS.MLXchange .
For the correct information and a personal showing of 844 Congdon Street, in Middletown, CT please call me directly, at 860.883.8889.
Rental Properties... commune living? As of late, I've been working more with rental properties and finding people rents in the Middlesex County of CT, than with the listing of homes or the working with buyers.
A few weeks back, I received a call from a prospective renter. During the conversation I was told that they were looking for a 3 bedroom rental, and that 6 people would be renting this property.
Since then I have received at least 4 more calls with people looking at the same scenario. The most recent was a husband and wife looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom rental. This would be for them, their two children and her brother and girlfriend.
Another call came in where the renters would be a single mom, her two children and her parents.
These are tough times we are in, as we are all aware of. With short sales and foreclosed properties, and with people loosing their homes, they need some place to live.
When you have 6 people going in on a home rental for $2,500, it is less expensive than a single person looking at a rent at $900.00.
At present I have 2 bedroom townhouses, 3 bedroom townhouses, a home, and a few rentals in multi-family homes, in the Cromwell, CT and Middletown CT areas. With how things are going, I'm not sure they will last long.
Is this a sign of times to come, were people are now joining up to live together? With all the technology and progress with have... are we reverting backwards to commune living?
My market report gives you the real estate activity for the Town of Middletown CT for the month of August, 2011. Middletown is a great residential town with easy access into Hartford, and is an excellent location for first time home buyers because of the values of the homes. If you are a seller and are strongly thinking of putting your home on the market, I would encourage you to see what your property is worth.
If you are looking to purchase a home, now is an excellent time to do so. Real estate in Middlesex County is an excellent investment, prices or at their best, the selection is great, and the rates are still low.
Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, whether you are a seller, or purchasing a home. 860.883.8889
The following MLS information is for the month of August 2011 for Middletown CT.
Valerie Osterhoudt gives You...
The Residential Real Estate Activity for the town of Middletown, CT for the month of August, 2011.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 34 homes SOLD
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 17 NEW LISTINGS.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 28 UNDER DEPOSIT.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 189 ACTIVE LISTINGS.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there are 27 UNDER SHOW STATUS.
Condo Activity for the Month of August in Middletown CT
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 7 condos SOLD
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 5 NEW LISTINGS.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 12 UNDER DEPOSIT.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there were 101 ACTIVE LISTINGS.
In the Middletown, CT Real Estate market there are 7 UNDER SHOW STATUS.
WEEKLY TUESDAY TRIVIA QUESTION
Yes, it is Tuesday, and you know what this means... another segment of the Weekly Tuesday Trivia. I must admit, I've been remiss, but hopefully I;m back on track.
This week's question is going to be on Nature.
All the best of luck... do NOT use the internet to answer the question... and I'll be back next Tuesday (giving enough time with everyones schedule) to answer this question.
This week's question is.....
What sea mammal's upper lip moves much like the trunk of an elephant?
***As always, please try to answer(s) this question without using the Internet. If you should, don't ruin the fun for others. Just take a guess, and I will follow up with the answer when I post next week's question***
It is drawing near the end of the day, Monday.. but it is never too late to be inspired. Most of us in real estate, or for that matter any career or task we undertake will appreciate this.
Men's best successes come after their disappointments.
Author: Henry Ward Beecher
This is one saying that I keep remembering when I go through tough times. Hope this motivates you too.
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WORKING ABOVE REAL ESTATE EXPECTATIONS, to meet yours! I am a long time resident of Cromwell, & a FULL time realtor. Where clients needs come first. My Motto "Quality of service is in the details".
I'M HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY WORKING ABOVE REAL ESTATE EXPECTATIONS! We are now licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Visit me at http://www.Cromwellrealestate.com/ I am a long time resident of Cromwell, and am FULL time Realtor. Putting my clients goals and desires first, and try to go the extra mile for them is what I strive to do. I feel the "Quality of Service is in the Details", and this is something that is lacking, generally speaking. I knew there had to be an improvement made. Whether you are buying or selling real estate, this can be a big/stressfful transaction, and someone needs to listen.. therefore, I changed my career. After 25 years of being in the financial field, I left to make a difference in real estate. I'm looking to be an Erin Brockovich in the world of real estate.. with this, I expanded my knowledge with extra classes and have been certified with an ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative). What puts me apart from other realtors is knowing that one should alway be ahead of the market when it comes to listing/marketing properties, and to always listen to your clients as if they were your first and only client... because you might be their first realtor.... and with a job well done could be their only one.
Clients may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
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** Specializing in condominium, single family, and antique homes.
** Multi-Million Dollar Producer.
** Rental properties and Lease Preparation.
** When it comes to real estate, all you need know, is ValerieO.
** Designations: ABR Accredited Buyers Representative.
** Relocation Services
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** Knowledge of/ and working with short sales.
** Concierge Services
** One-on-One Service, every step of the way.
Valerie Osterhoudt's cell phone is 860.883.8889, and I am ready to assist with all your real estate needs.
REMEMBER, WHEN IT COMES TO REAL ESTATE.. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, IS VALERIEO WWW.VALERIEO.COM
Buying a house can be stressful. It might be the largest financial investment you ever make. Valerie took the stress out of this equation from the start. Thank you. I would recommend you highly for anyone that is looking to buy for the first time.. or their 10th time. Linda Wolfe
I would recommend Valerie to anyone looking for buying real estate in the Cromwell, CT area. She was understanding and listened to EVERYTHING I had to say. She took her time to explain the entire process, and made sure I felt comfortable and relax. This was a wonder experience. She is NOT your typical realtor. Christine Foss
Valerie stands out when it comes to competition. We recently listed our condo with her and were one of 16 in the complex. With her knowledge and expertise, she had it under deposit in 8 days. Thank you Valerie....JOB WELL DONE. Mark and Cyndi Rose
My wife and I were looking for a home.. we contacted 2 other agencies and they never responded. She responded to my email in less than 20 minutes. She answered all are questions, and put our concerns at the top of her list. She is very professional. We both our first home and close in 6 weeks. Kerri and John Clark
With all the realtors out there, we didn't know where to start. We were recommended to Valerie, and we were happy we listened. She knew exactly what to do, and make sure every detail was taken care of... she also helped us pack up our place. She goes over and above what other realtors do... from what we hear. Tom and Marilyn Beck
We tried to sell our condo on our own, but after 3 months, waiting for people who never showed up, peoples loans falling through, we asked Valerie if she could help us. In 2 days we had 2 offers, the one we accepted was $5k over asking. In 6 weeks we closed with no problems.. my advice to anyone trying to sell on their own and can't, call Valerie she knows her job and can help. Bill and Marilyn McVie
11.29.09
Recently I help out a buyer with a purchase of a condo. In return he gave me a box of chocolate covered strawberries.. and a note which reads:
Valerie this is the least I could do for you for going above and beyond for me and making my condo buying experience a wonderful one...... Ken
1/2/10
Hi Valerie,
We just wanted to say thank you so very much for taking the time today to show us those homes. As you know, this process is very new to us and by you being so honest and helpful, made us feel comfortable and easy for us to tell you what was on our minds.
-Rob & Rachel Johnson
3/18/10
All I can say is "Thank you, Valerie". She explained every detail along the way. I was originally thinking of renting, but she explained all the "pros" and "Cons" of renting verse buying, and with the tax credit, it was a no brainer.. I bought a condo, she explained every step along the way, and now I'm a proud homeowner.
Cindy
Three years ago Valerie, you helped us find our dream house. Thank you.
This might be short and sweet, but what else is needed on a card that is attached to a floral arrangement. YES every year (so far) I have gotten flowers from this couple with appreciation of the job I did. It doesn't get any better than this.
My daughter was looking for her first place, and she came across Valerie's name on ActiveRain. They both hit it off, but I found this uneasy at first, Realtors are like car salesmen... and least that was my thought. I went out with my daughter on showings, but after a while didn't feel the need to any longer. Not only did Valerie have my daughters best interest in mind, she treated my daughter as if she was family. When does a Realtor do this?
My daughter bought a condo and has been it in for about a year. Not only has she referred friends to Valerie, but so have I... and will continue to do so.
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