Arleen Pecone

I talked to a perspective client today after "staying in touch" for about 5 months. This is what he said to me, "I interviewed too many Realtors, you all said the same price and now I am having a hard time choosing a Realtor"

So what do you say to that?!

I said "blah, blah, blah, the usual, pick me, I am good, I do a great job, I will sell faster. blah, blah, blah" but it occurred to me ... I should warn people not to make this mistake.

We live in a great area, the market is steady, AND there are many COMPETENT Realtors. Realtors look at the same information to determine proper pricing. Realtors are trained similarly, we get information from the same source. So, of course we will all do our best to do the job. I love working in this environment, it keeps you on your toes but seriously, no need for 4 Realtors.

BUT, Be forwarned, don't torture yoursel and make this mistake. If you have too many choices you have a hard time making a choice. Do yourself a favor, don't interview more than 2 Realtors.

Today I took my usual walk at &;15 after I dropped my daughter off at school. What a beautiful day it is, I had my jacket on but I actually thought that it might be time to get the gloves and hat out.

My dog, a big AKITA, loves this weather. Even though he is 10 years old, he gets a "puppy" HOP to his walk on days like this. He even seems like he wants to go around the track more than once.

Anyway, I got permission to publish this on my blog today. Its a great time to GET OUT AND ENJOY!

I went to the Restaurant Festival in West Chester last Sunday, what a fun time. We met alot of local folks and some of the greatest restaurants were represented.

Just to mention a few, Spence Cafe, Avalon, De Stars, Margaret Kuo's, Dippin Dots, Mabels BBQ/Spare Rib, Tecca, Maggie Moo's, Pita Pit, the Blarney Stone, Jimmy John's,and The Whip Tavern. There were more than 100 vendors and crafters on Walnut and High Streets. It was a beautiful sunny day and there were 7 bands playing throughout the day. There were vendors for glasses, purses, jewelry, non profits, it was great. I regret that I wasn't very hungry this year when I went and I also regret not having my camera. I love to take photos becuase it is a good memorable time and it is great to watch people and EAT.

This year I went with my husband.

He is fun to go with because not only does he like to eat but he also likes the art work so he takes his time at the vendors.

Mark the calandar, the 3rd weekend in September. I will be there next year too.

Tomorrow nite at the township park, there will be a "country" band playing music. I am a cheap date because i find it fun and relaxing to pack a picnic dinner, bring a bottle of wine and head to the local park. What a relaxing evening.

And, as if that isn't enough fun, the talk of the town this week is the GOSHEN FAIR.

Ever since I lived in the area, (its been almost 12 years) in Late JULY a dependable fun event has been the Goshen Fair. They have farm animals, they have "BEST LOOKING TOMATOES, CORN, STRINGBEANS" from the local gardeners including real judges with Blue Ribbons to the best!.

But most important, for the benefit of the GOSHEN FIRE COMPANY, a family nite out for amusement rides, wheels of fortune, gambling, cotton candy, the homemade firehouse donuts........

It is an annual happening and it runs from 7/28 to 8/2 and people wait all year for this. My favorite thing to do is to play the wheel for a dime (it usually is about 50 dimes) and I win a basket of peaches .......but I donated to a good cause.

I also like to throw the ping pong balls into the fish bowls to try to win a gold fish. Life is GOOD in West Goshen at the fair. I stop myself from attending every night and I usually drag one of my kids or my husband to go with me.

On Thursday, down town West Chester welcomes another Swinging Thursday in the borough of West Chester.

it will be a great week.!!!!!

Ok, I was just playing around on some google searches and I like to eat.

and who doesn't?????

What a great website for "foodies"

http://www.westchestermenu.com/

Also, on http://www.frequentfoodies.com you can get coupons.

Also, went out to lunch on Friday with some "Out of Towners" to Limoncello. They have a fabulous buffet lunch for $8.95 including drink of the best italian food I have ever tasted! The meatballs were definitely home made.