If you work with Short Sales or with Foreclosures, you may know the frustration in trying to reach anyone at the asset management company or Bank to answer your question, sign your sales contract or get you that deed and closing documents. As one of the Leading REO brokers listing and selling Bank Owned Homes here in the Manchester NH area I am seeing large and wide spread changes to the REO market. The Industry is calling a time out. Just as agents are frustrated with the process in selling these homes, the Banks and Asset managers are frustrated with the Realtors who list their properties. This came to light with a conversation yesterday with one of the large banks. I have a cash sale that has been ready to close for 3 weeks, all i need is a signed HUD and seller signed deed. It is no... 03/05/2012

One question I always ask myself as it is asked to most of us, Is there EVER a good time to take off being a Realtor? I do not think there is ever a perfect time but certainly some times are better than others. There are a lot of clients that think we do and some that think we should work 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Although i do work 7 days a week some times one needs a some time off. Being in Real Estate for 25 years I have some conclusions. 1. Being a Real Estate agent is not a "regular" job therefore it does not have regular hours. 2. When potential clients are off, they will want their agent to be available. 3.  That clients deserve their agents to work hard and do their best. My goal is to provide the best personal and professional service I can. In conclusion i... 03/04/2012

After a much needed short break I am back rested and re-energized. There is one important lesson though to share. One of the most important parts of business I always stress is "Communication" between all parties involved including the Listing Agent, Buyers Agent, Loan Officer and the closing attorney/company. I always tout my great communication skills and when i am not here, it is nice to know i was missed, but if the other professionals had simply followed my lead in communciation, delays could be avoided. I will share my photos in the next couple day but for now, some words to practice Real Estate by. PART 1. COMMUNICATION IN A SALE: If you are a BUYER or the BUYERS AGENT, the number one thing that can prevent potential problems is communication. It should start before you even appl... 03/03/2012

Still time to run over to the Center of New Hampshire/Radisson Hotel complex in Downtown Manchester to take in the State of NH's largest and older home show.  The home show runs through Sunday, this year there are over 300 exhibitors with all kinds of fun and interesting products and services.Produced by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, and sponsored by PSNH, If you are looking for ideas, or maybe thinking about a remodel and you are one of the lucky ones currently building a home, this is a great opportunity to check out all kinds of home related services and goods.         03/03/2012

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Salem, NH Real Estate Pelham, NH Real Estate Windham, NH Real Estate Atkinson, NH Real Estate Hampstead, NH Real Estate Plaistow, NH Real Estate   Prudential Verani Realty Salem Prudential Verani Realty Salem 888-723-0306 webrequest@verani.com MLS#: 4126270 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 364 Rimmon St.Manchester, NHScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools     Huge 3 family with walk up $ Click for current price4263 Square Feet Huge 3 family with walk up attic full of possibilities. Newer windows, siding, very well maintained. Hardwood floors. 3rd party approval required. L2L Property Websites AR   03/02/2012

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Salem, NH Real Estate Pelham, NH Real Estate Windham, NH Real Estate Atkinson, NH Real Estate Hampstead, NH Real Estate Plaistow, NH Real Estate   Prudential Verani Realty Salem Prudential Verani Realty Salem 888-723-0306 webrequest@verani.com MLS#: 4126273 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 687 Hall StManchester, NHScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools     Well maintained 3 unit. 1st floor $ Click for current price3248 Square Feet Well maintained 3 unit. 1st floor has fireplace and 4 bedrooms. 3rd party required. L2L Property Websites AR   03/02/2012

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Salem, NH Real Estate Pelham, NH Real Estate Windham, NH Real Estate Atkinson, NH Real Estate Hampstead, NH Real Estate Plaistow, NH Real Estate   Prudential Verani Realty Salem Prudential Verani Realty Salem 888-723-0306 webrequest@verani.com MLS#: 4126255 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 763 Hayward St.Manchester, NHScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools     2 unit is a nice area $ Click for current price1903 Square Feet 2 unit is a nice area, hardwood floors, great condition. 3rd party approval required. L2L Property Websites AR   03/02/2012

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Bedford, NH Real Estate Amherst, NH Real Estate Milford, NH Real Estate Goffstown, NH Real Estate New Boston, NH Real Estate Peterborough, NH Real Estate   Prudential Verani Realty Bedford Prudential Verani Realty Bedford 888-723-0306 webrequest@verani.com MLS#: 4135320 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 448 Charlotte StreetManchester, NHScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour     Trolley Crossing of Manchester- Well maintained $ Click for current price4 BEDROOMS2 BATHROOMS (2 full) 2528 Square Feet Trolley Crossing of Manchester- Well maintained 2500 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths split gamb... 02/29/2012

An interesting thing happened, I listed a home less than 2 weeks ago, there was 2 other homes for sale on the street. Within 7 days we had multiple offers and under contract in 7 days. The neighbor came running over as i was changing the sign to "Sale Pending" In a huff she asked "How could I have sold it so quickly? Why did it sell over her house that has been on the market for 5 months? What kind of agent am I? and Who do I think I am??? Well I told her, I am one of the Best Listing Agents in the area.  The lady responded with "Aren't all agents the same?"  Simply put... NO...  I take great pride in my work. I strive to provide the Best customer service possible. It starts with Buyers and Sellers knowing there is a difference and they do have a choice. Making the best choice possible ... 02/24/2012

As the Real Estate market stabilizes the one thing that remains is that Short Sales will still be part of our market for at least the next year. Becuase there is no regulation, no rules, no rhyme and no reason for how they are handled, some agents and potential buyers think it is a free for all. A Short Sale is simply a sale where the home owner owes more than the house is worth and needs their bank to reduce the amount they owe to allow the sale to happen. All Short sales are not distressed. Some home owners need to sell becasuse they have been transferred from their job to another state, may have got married may have got divorced, could be sick or suffered a death. The problem starts when potential buyers and agents treat Short Sale homes as vacant. People are looking in windows, open... 02/22/2012

There is a sharp debate between Agents, Asset Managers and Law Enforcement regarding how and if a Bank Owned Home should be posted and or advertised. Homes that are posted "Foreclosure, Bank Owned, REO, Distressed Sale, Short Sale or Vacant" are eye catching for buyers but also for crooks. Some banks are now mandating these types of words NOT be used in a sign out front, taped to the door or window, In MLS or in advertising. The facts are that they attract lower offers and more vandalism and theft. The problem for me was with a home in an area known to have problems with copper theft. The bank has no policy that prohibits posting the home, however i did not becuase I knew of past problems with other homes. The bank hires a "National" Preservation company to give clean the property who p... 02/22/2012

The THIRD week of February saw the Real Estate market in Manchester NH stay strong with 7 more closed than the week before. We are happy to report one of the best winters for selling Real Estate ever in 26 years in the business. Our market continues to strengthen as Closed Sales rise sharply. Showings of homes to new buyers has increased, pending sales coninue to rise. Relocation inquiries were up with both corporate and military relocations on the rise. The "Key Fact" is that homes that are priced at or just below the market value, are selling rather quickly. The home that are staying on the market longer are the ones that are over priced or in need of a lot of work. Buyers are still finding great deals with the low prices and ultra low interest rates.   QUICK FACTS AND TRENDS* Current... 02/22/2012

What a day... 8:45 pm and I am just getting in from a very busy day of Listing Appointments and Showing Appointments here in the Manchester NH area. I have come to a conclusion that some agents and therefore some sellers in Southern New Hampshire area just DO NOT WANT TO SELL THEIR HOMES. It seems they put up every blockade they can to hinder their own showings. There are many reasons why a home may not sell, however when something can easily be done or avoided. It should be.   1.SHOWINGS: Simply put there were so many sellers that even with a days notice, would not let us in to see it their home when we wanted to or needed to see it. They wanted more notice, they did not want us to come too early, they did not want us to late.   2. EXTERIOR: We drove up to 2 houses that my buyers refus... 02/21/2012

I received a number of direct emails in regards to a blog I wrote over the weekend titled Do You want to JUST List your home or Do You Want to SELL IT? In my blog I list the last 5 properties I have listed here in New Hampshire. The days on market range from 5 to 10 days for all 5. While some agents offer congratulations on a job well done, others thought they should email me direct to question "How this can be done". That it would take "magic or even a miracle" to accomplish. They did not have the courage to leave a comment but thought a personal email was better. The simple response to "How a home can sell in al little as 5 days" is Pricing it correctly and using my personal marketing plan to bring exposure to my new listings. Whether priced correctly or even priced below market value... 02/19/2012

Royalty of Rock and Pop at the Palace Theatre Manchester, 80 Hanover Street Grab your honey and get ready for an afternoon or evening of good sounds and good fun. If you enjoyed last year’s highly praised, The Four Piano Men, the original production by Palace Theatre Artistic Director, Carl Rajotte, then you can’t miss Royalty of Rock ‘N' Pop a Tribute to the Music of Elvis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. Put on your blue suede shoes and black jackets and moon walk or ‘Just Dance’ on over to the Palace Theatre to catch Carl Rajotte’s second original musical production. This promises to be the event of the season and it is a must see production with plenty of twists and surprises! A live band and tribute singers engage you as the show literally takes flight and transports yo... 02/19/2012

At least once every week I get a call from a Home Owner in the Manchester NH area asking me "Why their home did not sell when it was listed with another agent?" Without seeing their home it is impossible to answer, however the two most common reasons are a lack of attention from the former agent or the home was priced too high   Being a Listing Agent is an art, it takes hard work and a lot of experience. Expereince can not be taught in a book or online course. Experience is the abiklity to price a home correctly, have courage to give the homw owner real advice and the ability to offer the best service throughout the selling process. If you want to Sell your home instead of just Listing It, You need to follow some basic rules of thumb. 1. PRICING: Virtually every agent will agree that Pr... 02/18/2012

The market is sure heating up, we have seen steady growth over the last 2 years stabilize our market here in the Manchester NH area. The amount of Homes currently Listed is down near 30% from it's highs and sales have increaded 10-18% in most markets. The KEY question is Do you want to 'JUST" List your home or Do you want to SELL IT. Choosing the right agent makes all the difference in the world.  Over the last 2 months look at the results. 7 King Henry in Londonderry NH Listed on Jan. 10, 2012 UNDER CONTRACT Jan 19, 2012  Only 9 days       72 TangleWood Henniker NH Listed on Jan. 25, 2012 UNDER CONTRACT Feb. 4, 2012  Only 10 days       300 Beard Road Hillsboro NH Listed on Jan. 25, 2012 Under Contingincy on Feb 2, 2012 UNDER CONTRACT Feb 17, 2012  Only 8 days     4 Wood Terrace Northwo... 02/18/2012

Peter Pan comes to the Palace Theatre Manchester Peter Pan and Tinker Bell carry you off to the enchanted Neverland where children never grow up! There you will find all the beloved characters of this classic adventure: Captain Hook, Lost Boys, Pirates, Tiger Lily and Mermaids of the Lagoon. Performed by student actors. Produced through special arrangement with: www.ArtReachChildren'sTheatrePlays.com Ticket Information: Tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for Children. Tickets are NOT available online but may be purchased through the Palace Theatre Box Office 603-668-5588. www.palacetheatre.org for more information. 02/17/2012

The one thing most people agree on is that Short Sales will continue to be a large part of our market for at least the next year. I work on a lot of Short Sales both as a Listing Agent and a Buyer Broker here in the Manchester NH area. The short sale process is not regulated, therefore the way agents handle it varies widely. There are some outlandish trends happening that are making the process frustrating that just do NOT have to be. There is no easy way to say it and this is no time to be polically correct when the result of a poorly handled short sale can lead to foreclosure. What is KILLING All the SHORT SALES!!! 1. INEXPERIENCED AGENTS Listing them 2. PRICING THE HOME BELOW MARKET VALUE 3. OUT OF TOWN AGENTS taking listings 4. DISCOUNT BROKERS not providing full service 5.  INEXPER... 02/16/2012

As the Real Estate market heats up, the amount of homes currently Listed is decling sharply. Here in NH, some markets have 30% less homes on the market. When that is added with the increase in sales which are up 10% 18% in some NH markets you get an increase in the amount of offers. One of a Buyers first questions is "How much should you deduct from an asking price when making an offer?"   BUYING A HOME: There are several steps when buying a home. Each has a time frame, some which is warranted and some which is not warranted if you are being neglected by your agent or loan officer.   1. PRE-QUAILIFICATION: The FIRST STEP is choosing a local and trusted loan officer who can pre-quailify you at no cost,. Stay away from internet lenders. You can avoid delays by having an actual person to a... 02/16/2012