I know you are thinking of Selling Your Vacant Land in the Spring!!!! Are you thinking of Selling Your Vacant Land in the Spring? If so, we should be talking now, let's get ready for Spring 13. I have been involved in over 150 Land Sales in the past 11 years. Selling vacant land is not something any Realtor can do. This is evident in the number of agents that have sold less than 2 pieces of land or none in their careers. I will walk your land and get all the pertinent information from your local town hall and evaluate it and come with a price and plan that will get your the most money possible in the shortest time possible. I know you are thinking of Selling Your Vacant Land in the Spring!!!!     DON'T HESITATE!!!! CALL NOW!!!! Don't Miss The Opportunity to list Your Home With The Compa... 04/12/2009

Are you still listing your home with that agent that gives you the highest price??? I have seen a lot of homes coming on the market with prices that seen to be just plucked out of the air.Some agent are getting so desperate to get listings they are just making up prices to make the owners list with them. For a while agents here were pricing things at a reasonable range, but recently they are getting back to BUYING THE LISTING!!! I guess some people just don't get it!! We at Coldwell Banker of Yorktown believe that if you want to sell your it should be priced at a number that will get people in your door. We recently have had a few listings that got accepted offer within TEN (10) DAYS of going on the market. Our sellers are ecstatic!! We at Coldwell Banker of Yorktown believe that the mo... 04/12/2009

Coldwell Banker still continues it leadership role in Yorktown Heights!! Yorktown Heights, Westchester County New York 10598 Coldwell Banker of Yorktown Heights is only one of the 22 offices in the Town of Yorktown. This represents only a 4.5% market share based on number of offices in the Town of Yorktown. From 03/23/09 to 04/10/09 of the new single family homes that came on the market, Coldwell Banker of Yorktown listed 22% of them. For the single family homes that went into contract for this period Coldwell Banker listed 33% of them. Leading the compitition by leaps and bounds!!! Don't Miss The Opportunity to list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!! Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and htt... 04/10/2009

Do you know how to apply the First Time Home-Buyer Tax Credit?  When you do you tax return you will need to fill out the form known as IRS Form 5405 to determine what you qualify for. Then on your 1040 Tax form, line 69, you need to put the amount from form 5405. No other forms are required, and no pre-approval necessary, The only other requirement is you need to be under the income requirements. #3 - The First Time Home-Buyer Tax Credit!!! #3   Don't Miss The Opportunity to buy or list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!!   Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488  Westchester County Real Estate Visit My Web Sites at;  http://www.realestatesallhere.com/   http://www.tomshouseofforeclosures.com/     http://www.icansellyourland1.com/Business Opportunit... 04/10/2009

The First Time Home-Buyer Tax Credit!!! #2 How do you calculate the new tax credit? Basically the Tax Credit that you can receive is determined by the price of the purchase and your income. If the purchase price is under $80,000.00 and you are single with an adjusted gross income of up $75,000.00 you will receive up to 10% of the sale price. If you are married filing jointly you income can go up to $150,000.00 and still get the credit. An example would be if the purchase price is $45,000.00 and you meet the income requirement you will receive $4,500.00. If your purchase price is $80,001.00 and meet the income requirements you will receive $8,000.00. If the purchase price $350,000.00 you will receive the same $8,000.00 credit. If you income is more than $75,000.00 for a single person but... 04/06/2009

The First Time Home-Buyer Tax Credit!!! What makes you a FIRST TIME HOME-BUYER? Well the Government has a very wide view of who qualifies as a FIRST TIME HOME-BUYER. It is said to be someone who has not owned a home as their PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE for the last Three Years. IF A COUPLE THAT IS MARRIED AND ONE OF THEM HAS OWNED A HOME BUT THE OTHER HAS NOT THEY DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT. ON THE OTHER HAND IF A COUPLE THAT IS NOT MARRIED BUYS A HOME AND ONE OF THEM HAS NOT OWNED A HOME IN THE LAST THREE YEARS THAT PERSON CAN DESIGNATE THE TAX CREDIT TO THE OTHER PERSON TO CLAIM ON HIS OR HER TAX RETURN. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR A PARENT THAT CO-SIGNS FOR THEIR CHILD. THE CHILD CAN THEN CLAIM THE FIRST TIME HOME-BUYER TAX CREDIT. Don't Miss The Opportunity to buy or list Your Home With The Com... 04/05/2009

  Marketing Tips #19, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 63. Are you getting all you can out of your Outging Referrals? You should be telling anyone you know that you are in Real Estate. Never assume they know what you do. You will be surpriced who is moving to a different area. 64. How do you treat incoming Referrals. A lot of agents do not give it thier all when they know they have to give up some commision. What they don't realize is that it is business that they would not have had at all, and it is extra money in thier pocket if they make it work.   65. Make your referral fees worth the other agent participating. If not then they will not won't to send you the extra business.  Don't Miss The Opportunity to buy or list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!!... 04/05/2009

It's been a while since I've logged into my Blog, having gotten very busy in the past month, but that's really no excuse if I'm planning my time correctly.  Remember the concept of the "survival of the busiest?"  I think there's a lot of value in that concept, because being busy really forces someone to plan his/her day productively.  And today is Day One of adhering to a sensible schedule with my daily assignments logged in precisely.  And, one of those assignments will be to spend some time each day thinking about and writing my next blog post.  I think this is important because blogging enables me to gather my thoughts in a logical and cohesive way, and in doing that, it affords me a clearer perspective of what I'm doing and where I'm heading...and if that's in the right direction. S... 04/04/2009

Westchester County Real Estate--Homes that are priced well are still SELLING!!!! We are seeing a vast improvement in pricing home properly and buyer activity!!!! Especially in Yorktown. There have been some homes that have come on the market in the last 3 Months that had accepted offers in the first 3 weeks of being on the market. Why do some homes sell faster than others? It's a very easy question to answer. The homeowners priced there homes according to the present market and made sure the condition matched the price. These two combinations make for a quick and easy sale when the competition is not priced accordingly. As more and more people realize this, they will be able to sell their homes also. We also need to do away with agents overpricing a home just to get the listing. Having ... 04/03/2009

Friends of Karen / Coldwell Banker Yorktown Golf Tournament 09' Please join us once again for our Annual ERIN O'CONNOR Charity Golf Outing at the Salem Golf Club, North Salem New York Last year was a great success do to you participation. Let's make this year even better!!!! This will be our third year and we need your help once again. If you can not play and would like to ma a contribution or donate something to the silent auction please print the form here and mail to me at Coldwell Banker366 Underhill Ave.Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 \\10.197.131.8\Agents\Realtors\Santore\FOK Golf Outing 09inter.htm   04/01/2009

Yorktown Heights - Great Inventory from $300,000 - $700,000 We have some incredible houses for sale in the Yorktown Heights area. Mortgage rates are really low and house prices are down making it a great time to buy! Please visit our website at www.nyhometeam.prudentialrand.com to view our listings and call us directly with any questions!!!!  (914) 275-5988 or feel free to email us at nyhometeam@optonline.net. 03/31/2009

Marketing Tips #18, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 60. When was the last time you did a listing presentation and then just left with out the listing. Did you know that 95% of agents that do presentations don't ask for the listing when they are finished (or think they are finished any way) Ask 3 times and then ask to come back!!!! 61. If you give them the pen you will get 35% more listings.  62. Some buyers just need a little push to get over the fear. Don't let them leave you in the parking lot. Ask them into the office even if just to discuss where they are going in the future and even just for a cup of coffee! Believe me it works. Don't Miss The Opportunity to buy or list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!!  Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Ban... 03/29/2009

Showed Homes to 5 different buyers this week!!!! I have been showing homes to a lot of buyers in the past 5 weeks. Make 6 offers. Got 3 accepted. 2 of them are buying homes that we saw the first day out. Showed a foreclosure to a buyer today and they put in an offer. Buyers are either coming in with pre-approvals are will made the call right from my office. Buyers are finally realizing that; NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!! Interest rates went down again and hope prices are at a 3-4 year low. I have 3 appointments already for next week! My Lawyers are giving discounts. My Title Company is keeping cost to a minimum. I am giving half price Home Warranties. Every one is helping any way they can.   Don't Miss The Opportunity to buy or list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!! Th... 03/29/2009

Coldwell Banker of Yorktown Still Rolling at a Great Pace!!!! Don't Miss The Opportunity to list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!! Coldwell Banker continues it leadership in Yorktown Heights!! Yorktown Heights, Westchester County New York 10598 Coldwell Banker of Yorktown Heights is only one of the 22 offices in the Town of Yorktown. This represents only a 4.5% market share based on number of offices in the Town of Yorktown. From 02/04/09 to 03/23/09 of the new single family homes that came on the market, Coldwell Banker of Yorktown listed 11.5% of them. For the single family homes that went into contract for this period Coldwell Banker listed 37.5% of them. From that same priod we sold 30% of the listings that closed in Yorktown Heights, New York 10598. Don't Miss ... 03/23/2009

Buying or Selling Your Vacant Land--How do you Deal with a Landlocked Piece of Vacant Land When you come across a piece of vacant land that is actually landlocked, meaning that it has no legal easement to a public street. These lots generally sell at a low price, perhaps because the seller can't be bothered negotiating (and usually paying for) an easement or land for a lot line change through one or more neighbor's properties. If you own a landlocked lot it is certainly worth approaching the neighbors to try to obtain one of these remedies. There are also legal remedies that may be attempted, although the advice of a real estate attorney should be sought before embarking on any of them. These solutions are listed below: (A) Suing to establish a 'common way of necessity' If the previous ... 03/15/2009

Do you need Approvals to sell my land? Selling your Vacant Land-Westchester and Putnam County! You do not always need to have building approval to sell your Vacant Land!! But if you want to get a good price for it you better at least have Board of Health Approval. Buyers that buy property without approvals will usually pay any where from 12-50% less for a piece of vacant land. Start with a survey and then hire an Engineer to get your approvals. It is worth the $3,000.00 to $8,000.00 it will cost you because you will usually get $15-$50,000.00 more for it.   Don't Miss The Opportunity to list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!!   Visit My Web Sites at http://www.realestatesallhere.com/   http://www.tomshouseofforeclosures.com/     http://www.icansellyourland1.com/Busin... 03/11/2009

Looking to sell your VACANT LAND? How to find the right AGENT to SELL your Property!!! Listing your VACANT LAND for SALE can be very trying. Most agents in the business have never listed or even sold a piece of VACANT LAND. You are going to want and AGENT with EXPERIENCE in BOTH LISTING and SELLING LAND. The first way to do this is to ask them for a list of PAST and PRESENT LISTINGS. If they can not produce these than they are not the right agent for you. The second thing you want is a list of actual sales. This is sometimes more important than a lot of listings because it shows they can get the job done. The third thing is their knowledge of what it takes to get approvals in your area to build on the property. Also the knowledge of who can help you get these approvals and the relation... 03/10/2009

  10598, Market Share Sold Units--Yorktown Heights, Westchester County New York Coldwell Banker are we getting it done or what???? Don't Miss The Opportunity to list Your Home With The Company That Gets The Job Done!!!!! Visit My Web Sites at http://www.realestatesallhere.com/   http://www.tomshouseofforeclosures.com/     http://www.icansellyourland1.com/Business Opportunity http://www.thomassantore.energy526. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488tsan25@aol.com Past Blogs  Sale Price VS List Price Ratio, Westchester County Real Estate Coldwell Banker of Yorktown Heights Starts the Year With a Bang!!! 12/12/-12/30/08-Coldwell Banker continues to do the right thing!!!!! 12/06/-12/12/08-Coldwell Banker continues to make it's mark in -Westchester County Real Estate-Yorkt... 03/07/2009

Check out the FACTS about Westchester County Real Estate!!! Coldwell Banker Is Doing It Again!!! Leading our competitors by getting you more fore your home!!!! Source: Westchester Multiple Listing Sevice, Inc. For the period 1/1/09-2/28/09. Property types are SingleFamily, condo and Co-op Visit My Web Sites at http://www.realestatesallhere.com/   http://www.tomshouseofforeclosures.com/     http://www.icansellyourland1.com/Business Opportunity http://www.thomassantore.energy526. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488tsan25@aol.com                    Past Blogs Coldwell Banker continues it leadership in Yorktown Heights!! Coldwell Banker of Yorktown Heights Starts the Year With a Bang!!! 12/12/-12/30/08-Coldwell Banker continues to do the right thing!!!!! 12/06/-12/12/... 03/07/2009

Spring was here then it left now it's back! What's next??? Has Mother Nature gone bananas?    Winter              Almost Spring         Spring               Spring              Spring      Winter and so on          Don't Know What Follows But It Better Be Good!!! I have had enough snow!!! We Need Some SUN!!! Visit My Web Sites at http://www.realestatesallhere.com/   http://www.tomshouseofforeclosures.com/     http://www.icansellyourland1.com/Business Opportunity http://www.thomassantore.energy526. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488tsan25@aol.com                         03/05/2009