Really I don't!
Jay and I held two of our listings open which means we did a lot of sitting and waiting.
My sellers prepped the house and it looked lovely but only one customer came through and they were looking for a lease rather than a purchase.
Jay didn't do much better at his. He had some drive bys but no one got out of the car.
Not a new concept at all. But still we do opens, we disrupt our sellers and blow up balloons, put signs up everywhere, post the open house on line, even do some print ads...all to no avail.
I think I'm done doing opens.
Why bother when we have virtual tours and videos posted of all our listings on line.
Maybe my next promotional will be...
Open House- Sunday 12-3 but only if you call
Personally I think I'd rather be on call than sitting and waiting!
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Come visit this newly listed home. If you're looking for a special Home in a small community then this is a must look for you.
Located in picturesque Deerfield NH this 3 bedroom Ranch style home boasts nearly 2 acres of land located at the end of a cul-de-sac abutting conservation land for the utmost nature lover experience.
This home offers an open concept flair with a private master bedroom suite. Full kitchen with separate dining room, living room plus a 2 car garage all set on a lovely landscaped lot with multiple decks and pool for summer enjoyment.
All this for only $269,900 come take a look you'll be pleasantly surprised. MLS # 2744105
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I love Autumn in New Hampshire. It's a photographers delight because it is just such a pretty time of year. Jay and I have a photo blog site called Through The New Hampshire Viewfinder where we routinely upload random photos that we've taken. If you have the time please check it out and let us know what you think but most importantly enjoy a little bit of New Hampshire the we see it. 
New Hampshire Home sales it's more than statistics...much moreYou can read all the statistics in the press and hear the dire reports on the news. In fact a recent issue of New Hampshire Business Review, business news and analysis, had a headline crying out "NH Home Sales Drop 23 % in August" which talks about the drop in the real estate market in comparison to 2007.
Those of us that lived through the infamous real estate year of 2007 know that it was a pretty bleak year so you can imagine how 2008 has been for many.
REALTOR membership numbers have dropped as well with many agents leaving the business. Those of us that are hanging in are finding it extremely hard but at the same time realize what a great opportunity we have.
The hard thing of course is to predict what will happen in the next year and how is the current financial crisis going to effect the real estate market. For buyers this is a prime picking season, as long as they are able to secure mortgage funds of course. Sellers are getting very creative and realistic if they have to sell. Last night I showed a new listing, it had been on the market one day and already had four above asking price offers in.<!--more-->
One day on the market and 4 offers in- Wow. If you use a pricing pyramid you'll understand the value of pricing below market but the interesting thing was that all showings were held during a 3 hour period on the 1st day the listing was active in MLS... 2pm-4pm and 5:30 to 6:30. The afternoon shift of showings resulted in the four offers and I have no idea what the night shift brought but when I was there it was pretty crowded with lookers and their agents.
This home was not a bank owned listing or a short sale. These people wanted to sell and they also realized that when they buy they would make up the difference in potential price loss with a great gain. Very creative and for them a win-win.
A Paradigm Shift...Most definitely and I feel bad for those that don't see it or get it. The market next year won't be much better as a whole but the opportunities will continue to be there for those looking for opportunities. And for those looking for a "deal" they'll be there too...of course those wanting a "steal" need to look now as we all know winter is coming. This past year the median home prices were down 9.4 % compared to last year...what will next year bring? Like I said, I wish I had a crystal ball but all indications are that prices will not be going up any time soon.
My advice is if you need/want to sell do so now but if you can wait and don't need to sell now then don't do it. Your needs will dictate your decisions. I know people who are selling now simply because they can buy much more house than before and they feel it will equal out.
I really think you need to consider how much you're paying for rent and realize that money is going to pay off someone else's mortgage and that someone else will gain all the tax benefits that come with home ownership. Realize too that the investors are out there buying now and that especially with bank owned homes we're dealing with multiple offers on a regular basis. The real estate adage of what goes down must go up and of course down again...it's a cycle. If real estate is a long term investment then there is no better time to buy than when we're in a strong buyers market...if you're looking for a short term investment, position yourself to buy and CLOSE in December
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What ever you do, you need a professional to help you, so of course here is my "pitch" :) Call Monika or Jay for all your real estate needs. Start your NH Home search right here on our blog and call us at 603-548-7685 when you're ready to go look.
After the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS convention was over this past Wednesday Jay and I decided to head north rather than south.
The leaves were just starting to turn at the Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods NH and we thought that maybe a bit further north they might better.
So, after taking care of business we set the GPS to destination... The Balsams in DixVille Notch New Hampshire.
The ride north was lovey, we chatted quietly as we drove and stopped often to take pictures. We had taken a picnic lunch with us curtesy of the Mount Washington Resort and planned on stopping somewhere along the wasy to eat it.
We ended picnicking up at the golf course at the Balsams. I'm not a golfer so while I have often driven up to the course in the past, mainly to drop Jay off, I have never walked around it.
That day was perfect and Jay took me out on the club house deck where the views were incredible. We took a ton of pictures and just enjoyed being together surrounded by the beauty of our state.
We celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this month and the real nice thing is that he is still my best friend, my true love and I still feel like a newlywed.
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We talk about everything you need to know about buying or selling real estate in Southern NH. and training to be a great real estate agent! Call 603-548-7728 for additional information.
I have been a New Hampshire real estate agent since 1984 and have been training other agents since 1988.
I live in Hampstead NH with my husband and business partner Jay. Jay and I work together as a real estate team for Prudential Verani in Hampstead. He holds down the sales front while I spend a lot of my time training agents. Together we have over 44 years of real estate experience behind us. I teach ABR, SRES, GRI, Quick Start which is a new agent training program and Ethics courses for the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®. I also teach several courses including Agency and REALTOR® professionalism through out the states of NH, Vermont and Maine. I have several classes that I have developed that are approved for continuing education credits for license renewal in NH,VT and Maine.
Want to learn more about Monika McGillicuddy check out my Blog at New Hampshire Real Estate Blogs.
Since becoming a REALTOR® in 1984, I have twice been honored to have been selected REALTOR® of the Year by my peers. I have served on several committees, chaired the professional standards committee for several years, as well as being a State, local Director and an orientation instructor for my local board.
I have also been very active at the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®, a long-term member of and have chaired the professional standards committee, the legal committee, served on the Executive committee for 2 years. I have just been selected to chair the Professional Development committee.
I am a National Association of REALTORS® trained Professional Standards and Mediation instructor. Currently I am serving a second 3 year term on National Associations of REALTORS®, Professional Standards committee.
I continue to work in the field listing and selling real estate on a daily basis. Over the years, I have attended countless seminars, conferences, conventions, and continue to promote the REALTOR® image and spirit that I so strongly believe in.
I discovered my passion for teaching early in my real estate career and I am really proud to be able to offer hands on skill development programs for REALTORS® of all levels.
Disclaimer……
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Check out my Training Website for detailed information on courses including the SRES and ABR courses.
Some of the classes that I currently teach besides GRI,ABR and SRES are:
Agency in the Trenches
Code of Ethics
New Agent Training QuickStart Program
Dual Agency Life in the Fast Lane
REALTOR Professional Guidelines
nderstanding Fiduciary...Your Professional Obligation
Procuring Cause...doing the right thing and getting paid for it
The Professional standards Enforcement Process.. what happens when we don't play nice in the sandbox
From a recent class…"Professional conduct and proper business practices should be part of licensing requirements." "Good open discussion on good business practice. Monika is very clear in presenting material & allows others to interject freely""Monika does great job training. She is always a pleasure to listen to & very knowledgeable. She does a great job making sure the class understands what's being taught. I like that she involves the class & doesn't focus on talking the entire time" "Great class, everyone should be encouraged to take this class." "Very helpful hearing the different scenarios/stories from other agents and Monika. Also, recommendations very helpful." "Good sharing of information" "A very good class" "Great topic-should be required each year for all agents or for recertification." "It was very informative. I think it is a very valuable class." “Monika is a great presenter!”“Really enjoyed the class- fun, straight forward, well paced and relevant information”“Excellent presentation and pace”“Monika did a great job explaining Agency relationships, the pit falls and how to keep it all in perspective”“She is simply- great”“Excellent instructor”“Should be required just like the CORE”“She made a basic topic very interesting”“Great examples of bad behavior”
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