We have had some warm sunny November days, perfect for Buying and Selling Real Estate. We saw a sharp increase in home sales. It also showed us that there is a shortage of homes for sale. The LITCHFIELD NH area Real Estate market is on fire. Values are way up. Now is the time to sell for sure. Do you want to know what your home is worth? Contact me today for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS.  Despite the strong market, people point out homes that are not selling. Over priced homes or those poorly marketed are the only homes seemingly not selling. Let me show you there is a difference from one Realtor to another and your choice of who you hire does make a difference.    Lets take a look at what the LITCHFIELD NH market is doing. The market continues to be strong. Home sellers continue to list with... 11/13/2020

Is it really a test if you do not know you are being tested? Last week I met with a home owner. They were thinking of selling but not sure the best route to take. They decided to test myself and the other agents they interviewed with. They did not say what the test would be though. Tuesday I got a call from them. They simply thanked me for interviewing with them and said they would be in touch. Wednesday I got a call from them late in the evening. They asked me to go over the price I thought the house would sell for. They then asked how I would market the home. Friday morning at 7:15am they called again, I answered and their first words were, "did I always answer my phone?" Of course I said yes. It was kind of a crazy to call so early. They were almost stunned, so I asked if something w... 01/27/2020

Wishing you all a very special MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us to all of you. I am hoping all of your wishes and dreams come true. I thank you all for the support and inspiration in 2019 and look forward to a happy and healthy 2020.     I want to share with you my favorite ornaments on my Christmas tree this year.   \     Above is an ornament my daughter made for me when she was only 2 years old. (that was 17 years ago).         Above was a gift given to my daughter on her last her Christmas/Holiday Figure Skating Show.       Many agents ask why all my blogs have a common theme. I think it is important to share the Real Estate stories whether good or bad so future Buyers and Sellers can learn and have a GREAT Home buying or Selling Experience.   The common lesson is that as a Buyer OR S... 12/25/2019

When a Listing Agent sets a deadline, such as "no offers will be looked at until 7 days from now -Where all offers will be opened and reviewed at that time." Who does this benefit? .This has become a trend here in the Manchester NH area with some agents. Except I am not sure WHY?  Now I understand the thought behind giving time for buyers to see the home. Giving time for buyers to make an offer.  That the thought is more buyers equals more offers. HOWEVER you may have already know what is coming next? How could this simple plan go wrong? Well, let me tell you. This story started about 3 months ago. I listed a home on the same block as this home. Both homes were the same style, same size, same age and similar in good condition. Home 1 was was listed by that big area company. They set a d... 12/17/2019

It just may take a Christmas Miracle from Santa to get an offer accepted these days? With more offers being presented on new listings, Buyer are looking for an advantage to get their offer accepted. It does not have to be a SECRET, as well as you do not have to wait for Santa, as i list them right here, right now. If you make a bad offer though, you may just get coal in your stocking on Manchester NH area Homes For Sale.     THE TOP 5 REASONS SOME HOME BUYERS MAY GET COAL.       1. Your offer was REJECTED becuase you offered half price on that mint condition home.   2. Your offer was rejected because the pre-qualification letter that was required with your offer looks like it was written by your child.   3. Your offer was rejected because you made it contingent on you mother seeing and... 12/13/2019

Before I could even say HELLO, the caller was already yelling at me. They wanted to see a house for sale and why was no one letting them see it. My response was "Whoa". This was the first time I am speaking to them, and they will need to not shout if they want me to help them. The caller went on to explain they are just starting to look for a home. They are not pre qualifed yet and do not want to be. That last weekend an agent took them out so why wont anyone else take them outy to see homes. My first question is did they sign a buyer agent agreement? They answered no. Are they ready to purchase a home today? maybe. Do they have a home to sell? no. Are they renting? yes. Is their lease up or do they have a couple to a few months left? Why do i want to know was their reply? My job is to ... 10/15/2019

Speaking to an expired listing earlier in the week, she said she was thinking of re-signing with her old agent. She had been "CLOSE" to selling the home many times over the last 6 months. My thought is, But she did not sell it. AND... did not sell it in in one of the best real estate markets ever seen in the history of NH. The words close and almost go together. There is a time and place for each of these words in real estate, but while some are good, most are not so good. Lets take a look at these words and how they can be used in Real Estate. 1. The home almost sold. "But it did not and you are no closer to selling it"2. The agent was close to selling the home. "But they did not sell it"3. The home inspection almost past. "NO it failed"4. The appraisal was close to the sales price. "B... 10/11/2019

 Does it really matter if I over price my home from the start? Why can't I just set any asking price on my my home For Sale? Why is your price better than mine? YES, those were all questions asked by a potential seller. They also should have been a warning sign. Lets use fictional values. After looking at the home and compiling a list of what has sold and what is for sale, i came up that they should ask $235,000 and would most likely sell the home for $225,000 to $230,000. The sellers reply was, "OK, lets list it at $265,000. My reply was, you only have one chance to be a new listing in the eyes of buyer. You should not waste it over pricing the home. Despite all of that the seller said list it at her price or someone else will. I listed the home with an agreement they would reduce the ... 10/05/2019

When a relocation buyer calls and says they want to see a home at 1230pm on Sunday what do you do? For me I set the DVR to record the Patriots game and set up the showing. But what if the listing agent states it is "accompanied showings" only and they will not be showing homes Sunday? For me, I try to talk some sense into this agent that the buyer is coming 1000 miles and only wants to see 1 home, this one. That they are ready, willing, able and prepared to write an offer today to buy this home. And by the way, they are cash.  The response was no, they taking Sundays off during football season. My head is telling me "they are a fool." My lips do dnot repeat that. BUT, I wonder if their seller knows. Well you know who knows the seller? That would be the buyer. They met the seller through... 09/29/2019

When is it time to light under under your buyer? The market is hot, so shouldn't your sellers be hot? No not sweating hot, but hot to buy. The questions of the day though, is when should buyers move faster to make sure they have an opportunity to buy that home they fall in love with? That is quite the opposite of when should a buyer walk away from a home?  Let me start at the beginning. Buying a home can be emotional. Buying a home can be stress full. Buyers ask me all the time "how can it be less emotional and less stressful"? For me, it starts when I first meet a consumer. They want to buy, they may have searched for information, but they have not "officially" started the process. The first step is hiring a buyer agent. I let them know what sets me apart from your average buyer agent.... 09/27/2019

Showing homes is not all peaches and cream. Some buyers do not have Champagne wishes and caviar dreams. Some want the bad, the ugly, mold and fleas. Did I really read that you must be asking? YES, here in the Manchester NH area there are many Investors who call on me, to find them the best deals. What are the best deals? Simply put homes in the worst condition. Those that need the most work have the fewer buyers looking at them. Therefore foreclosures, bank owned and estate sales are many of the homes we target. The buyer inspect the home, make a quick list of what the repair costs are. They make their best cash offer as is without any contingencies.  The goal is to buy, fix and list the repaired home back with me to sell. Turning coal into diamonds per say.  I LOVE working with investo... 08/13/2019

What is the Real Estate Market like this New Year? Should I Buy or Sell a home in 2019? Join me as a power up my CRYSTAL BALL. Lets look back and review the Real Estate market in The Litchfield NH area. 2018 was a wonderful year for Real Estate. Over all a very busy market that saw a shortage of homes for sale in some markets.  HOME SELLERS who listed with us enjoyed relatively quick sales and at great prices. HOME BUYERS who bought through us enjoyed getting ultra low interest rates. They got an insight of what new listing were hitting the market and used out tips to have their offers accepted and close don their dream homes.  WHAT DO WE SEE FOR 2019? Most important, is Interest rates. Last week they went down despite the Fed raiseing their rate. Rates are the lowest you may see for th... 01/18/2019

What is the most and least expensive Songle Family Homes both For Sale and SOLD in 2019? Join me as a power up my CRYSTAL BALL and see what is For Sale and what has sold.   HOME SELLERS who listed with us enjoyed relatively quick sales and at great prices. HOME BUYERS who bought through us enjoyed getting ultra low interest rates. They got an insight of what new listing were hitting the market and used out tips to have their offers accepted and close don their dream homes.  WHAT DO WE SEE FOR 2019? Most important, is Interest rates. Last week they went down despite the Fed raiseing their rate. Rates are the lowest you may see for this year as we do expect an increase again in the spring. If you are thinking of selling your home, that means now may be the time to sell rather tha wait .  ... 01/16/2019

Why can some home sellers not see they are hindering their own sale asked a buyer. Many Home Buyers have lots of comments, but most sellers will never hear them. They are not always nice, politically correct but can be shocking. Many come through consumers who are finding my Active Rain Blog when searching for tips to how to buy or sell a home in the Manchester NH Area.   I have put together a list of some the questions that are asked most often and the answers i most often give. TOP 10 FAQ 1. Your home smells. Short and not so sweet, unpleasant odors from pets or smoking can drive buyers out of your home faster then they came in.  2. DO you think the seller knows we drove right by their home and no longer want to go in because the exterior looks like a jungle? The yard should be mowed ... 06/23/2017

What happens when the phone rings at 7pm on a Sunday Night? For me, I answered it. On the other end is a caller asking me how to sell his home fast. He found another home in another state where his work is moving him. He made and offer and it was accepted. He thought he would have more time...... As they drove home from Mother's Day with his inlaws, he searched the Internet how to sell his Manchester NH Area home fast. He found one of my Active Rain Blogs.    We had a great conversation and I will be listing his home this week. I thought I would share some of our conversation with you all. He kept talking about the SECRET to selling your home. It is not really a secret but his words stayed with me. He said "It is a secret if most people do not know how to do it." My recipe for selling a... 05/15/2017

I sold a 10 year old, but like Brand New home in a desired Over 55 community. The seller kept everything in mint condition. The buyer was quite excited to find this MANCHESTER NH area home. Then the day after closing, she called to see she wanted her money back, I sold her a broken home. The home had a built in entertainment system, speakers, surround sound and intercom. It had a radio and CD player. She said it did not work and that was one of the features she loved. I told her it would be easier for me to stop by, I would see her soon.     I headed over and she let me in. She was ranting and raving and so upset. She walked me over to the system and said "here, the CD player does not work."   I popped it open and remember the seller tell me he never used it, it still had the cardboard... 03/28/2017

There is nothing scarier than the mortgage process. If you are looking to OBTAIN A  MORTGAGE, you certainly do not want to get 'TRICKED" instead of getting to enjoy the "TREAT" of getting a Loan Approval to purchase your new Dream Home in the Manchester NH area.  TODAY is day 26 of my Series "The scariest Horror Stories in Real Estate." The top 30 collection of Horror StoriesToday's feature story: #5. Top 5 TRICKS to Avoid when APPLYING FOR A MORTGAGE this Halloween  Each step of the buying process can said to be equal for a successful purchase. Unless you have cash though, without a mortgage there can be no purchase.All banks will have similar interest rates, however the service they provide and the closing costs they charge can vary VERY widely. 1. DO NOT GET TRICKED INTO BUYING A HOM... 10/25/2016

When another agent asks "where do you get all your listings?" I knew I must be doing something right. This blog is my entry into the Active Rain Challenge, October Lead Generation Challenge: Finding, Qualifying, & Tracking . The challenge asks Where do I get my leads from? The answer my friends is easy. A mix of consumers inquiring on my current listings, referrals from past clients and from my Active Rain Blog. You see listings, bring listings. WHAT? you may ask. I LOVE to list homes. I have an incredible marketing program i have developed. I offer full service through each step of the selling process. I price my homes right and show my sellers what their value is and why. In the end I sell homes quickly and the best obtainable price.  The SECOND question asks how good are the leads I ... 10/09/2016

What is going to happen at the Home Inspection? Who should be there and what do I need to do. Home Buyers ask many of these questions and more. Welcome to Day 6 of my 10 blog series of the "Top 10 tips" for Home Buyers looking to buy their dream home. #5. Do I have to attend my home inspection?Depending on what part of the country you live in, the answer may differ. Here in the New Hampshire market, virtually all buyers do attend their home inspection. Just as well the buyer agent is there to watch over their buyer and the listing agent is there to look out for the seller. The seller is one person who it is recommended that does not attend.  A GOOD listing agent knows "rule #1" is to stay close enough to hear and see, but not so close they ever get in the inspectors way. That advice is ... 09/22/2016

498 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield, NH For Sale Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 2256.0 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! 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 Presented By: Christy Silver 888-723-0306   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Ranch home has been in the same family for 24 years! Three bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 baths with floor to ceiling tile. Spacious 14X22 LR with picture window & warm wood stove. Large Kitchen/Dining area with beautiful wood cabinets, all appliances included. All bedrooms have hardwood floors, 6 panel wood doors, all new windows throughout the home, ... 05/30/2016