BEFORE I SELL MY VACANT LAND SHOULD I HAVE A SURVEY DONE? The answer is YES. Already having a survey of your property when you market it will speed up the selling process in more ways than one. 1st, buyers looking at your property will be able to determine where it begins and ends. This is important if your property is to be built on so set backs can be gauged as to wheatear or not the buyer can put what they want on the property. 2nd, you want to made aware of the possibilities of potential legal problems, such as encroachments and easement that are on the property. 3rd, you need to make sure of what you are selling. A friend of mine bought a piece of property a few years ago and there was no survey. The owner was not willing to pay for one so he sold the property to my friend for les... 01/07/2009

Marketing Tips #15, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 53. Set a marketing budget for each listing you get and use the same marketing effort for each one. 54. Advertising is a numbers game. When you do a sale or new listing don't send out 50 or 100 cards do 200 and send some to your past customers to let them know you are still in the game. 55. Sellers have become more aggressive when it comes to how much commission they are willing to pay. If you outline a compelling plan to market their property for a quick sale that will provide value to help you maintain the commission level you need to keep your business going. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com Past Post! Marketin... 01/07/2009

Wrap up on Yorktown Heights New York 10598 Westchester County Single Family Market. Remember Coldwell Banker of Yorktown represents on 4.5% of the Yorktown Offices. (1 out of 22) In the last six Months we were the listing agent on 22% of the sales and 15% of the buyer sides. Also we did double sides on 20% of the homes listed that sold. For the year we were the listing agent on 15.5% of the sales and 16.4% of the buyer sides. Also we did double sides on 19% of the homes listed that sold. Thinking of SELLING in Yorktown? GIVE THE BEST A CALL @ 845-590-5488!!! Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com    01/05/2009

If you're like me, you may want to do EVERYTHING at the beginning of the year that you didn't accomplish prior to the holidays. There may be the urgent crush to roll out all the cannons to market both yourself and your product or service in this economic downturn........ See the rest of this posting at http://publicrelationstoday.blog.com/ Also view my website at:  www.PrimaveraPR.com 01/05/2009

Wrap up on the Number of Land Sales in Area 1 and 9 in Westchester and Putnam County, New York. OK, we have recoved somewhat from the lack of land sales in 07. We went from 29 land sales in 07 to 36 sales in 08. 07's gross sale price was 10,118,250.00 We went up to 12,878.700.00 an increase of 2,760,450.00 Not quite sure how 09 will be we are starting with only 2 pieces of land in contract. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com    01/04/2009

January 3, 2009 - Came in the office today to do some prep work for the beginning of the new year. Much to my surprise we had an up call and the gentleman came in to see the home. Then we had another client walk in who is getting pre-approved and then going out to look at homes. We also had quiet a few appointments made today on our listings (23 appointments made by 3:00) This is a real good showing for a cold holiday weekend day in January with snow still on the ground. Looking forward to a very busy winter and spring!! As my Manager would "Let's All SHINE IN 09" Good Luck To Every One And A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com    01/03/2009

12/12/-12/30/08-Coldwell Banker continues to do the right thing in Westchester County Real Estate-Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 Again there are 22 offices in the town of Yorktown. We are just 1 in 22 offices in Yorktown. Coldwell Banker of Yorktown was the listings agent on 25% of the homes that went into contract between 12/12/-12/30/08. And 25% of the homes that SOLD were listed with Coldwell Banker of Yorktown. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com Past Blogs 12/06/-12/12/08-Coldwell Banker continues to make it's mark in -Westchester County Real Estate-Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 11/23/-12/05/08-Coldwell Banker continues it's dominance-Westchester County Real Estate-Yorkto... 12/30/2008

I love this company called Coldwell Banker, they are very innovative and willing to spend what it takes to get the job done. They have this new Virtual Tool. It's one of the newest things out there. http://coldwellbankerwestchester.com/      Is just the latest in a long list of virtual tools they have been working on. This gives statistics for the many school systems in Westcheater County. Home sales statistics by school districts can be a great source for buyer to locate where they would like to live. 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                       12/30/2008

When Buying or Selling Vacant Land--Land Easements, How do they effect your purchase or sale? When you are looking to buy or sell a parcel of Vacant Land, you'll want to make sure where the utility (power, water, septic or sewer and telephone) easements are if any. You'll also want to make sure that the road is public or private. These easements can sometimes hinder you ability to build. Utility easements will have an area around them included in the easement so the easement can be maintained. Also a huge Power Line easement will sometimes have setbacks required by the municipality. When you buy a lot, access to the lot may not be obvious. There may be other property between you and the main road. Any utilities in the area may have to cross another property to get to your lot. You need ... 12/25/2008

Have you ever done a CMA, and wonder why you did not get the listing? I have been asked many times why I get a high percentage of listings to CMA's done. The main thing I stress is that at the end of my CMA I ask for the listing. I have spoken to many agents and found that they waited for the seller to say OK we will list with you. That is a nice thing to hear but sometimes people need to be nudged a little. If you don't ask for the listing your chances of getting it go down by 75%. Floyd Wickman has a few Cd's out there that describe the art of closing. I listen to these tapes and some other Floydtapes at least twice a month. I strongly recommend you get your copies and start listing. The more you listen the more the closings will become second nature to your presentation. Thomas Santo... 12/24/2008

Marketing Tips #14, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 49. Frequency is better than extravagance. Low cost materials that you can send often are better than ones that are to expensive to sent on a regular schedule. 50. Just listed and just sold mailings are great, but your sphere of influence and past customers would like to know what you are up to also, so include them in some of your just listed and sold. 51. Different customers and client respond to different thing so a good mixture will work better than a boring repeat of the same type on mailing. 52.People will generally look at a promotional piece for only a few seconds. So try to b e consistent in the look of your pieces. It will be kind of like a subliminal message if it is repeated enough. Thomas SantoreAssociate Br... 12/23/2008

Marketing Tips #13, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 44. You should keep up on the news, but not just the Real Estate news you should be on top of entertainment, sports, and politics so you can have a conversation with pretty much anyone. Know the relevant facts for the day. 45.In all your ads and mailings you should be frequent enough and substantial eniugh to make the impression you are looking for. 46. Keep your marketing plan short, simple and relevant. 47. Arrange to get in front of past customers and new prospects because it is harder to say NO in person. 48. Every home buyer and seller you work with should go into your stay-in-touch database. Fund your budget for follow-up from the proceeds on each transaction. Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-54... 12/22/2008

Are you thinking of Selling Your Vacant Land in the Spring? If so we should be talking in January to be ready for Spring 09. I have been involved in over 150 Land Sales in the past 20 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. DON'T HESITATE!!!! CALL NOW!!!! Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com    12/19/2008

Marketing Tips #12, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 40. If you prospect a new street, You should mail 3 times in a 3-5 week period and then follow up every two months. if no results you should try a different message. 41. Budget for and take the time ti attend your companies national, convention and local sales rallies. It is a great way to network for referrals. 42. Whenever possible you should use a corporate credit card for your expenses that earns points. This way you will get some added value from your every day expenditures. It should be attached to you bank account this way it is always paid on time and there are now finance charges. 43. We are full of valuable information. You should have an outlet that allows you to get this information to the public, such as a bl... 12/18/2008

In my small hometown, some of the elected officials who serve on our Town Board are being challenged in the courts with various charges of corruption, from bribery and cronyism to harassment and discrimination.  The legal fees to defend these cases are mounting, and taxpayers are nervous about the possibility of long, drawn-out proceedings, not to mention the awards being sought, one of which is $30 million. As a professional marketing person, I have always relied on communications to pay for my supper, but in "legaleze" speak, it's the lack of communications that seems to be the first line of defense.    See the rest of this posting at http://publicrelationstoday.blog.com/ Also view my website at:  www.PrimaveraPR.com     12/18/2008

Yorktown Heights - Great Inventory from $300,000 - $600,000 We have some incredible houses for sale in the Yorktown Heights area.  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. 12/16/2008

If you are selling or buying Vacant Land in Westchester and Putnam County-These are things you should know!!! Three very important things you should know before buying or selling vacant land. 1. What is the zoning on the property you are working with. Will it allow you to put what you want on it? Will you need to get a use, size of road frontage variance?This information can be found in the local building and planning department of the town the property is located in. 2. Can the property be approved by the county Board of Health for a septic, sewer, well or water connection? This process is best done by a Licensed Engineer. Also you will need a Survey and Topography Map. This will determine how many bedrooms and size of home that can be built. 3. Another issue that can arise is if there... 12/16/2008

It's so hard to say goodbye. Almost inevitably, business relationships come to an end.  You want them to last forever, and while many may be long term, nothing lasts forever. Clients' needs and expectations change.  People in power move on.  Others die.  Saying goodbye and knowing how to say it is part of the sales process. To view full blog, go to:  http://publicrelationstoday.blog.com     12/14/2008

12/06/-12/12/08-Coldwell Banker continues to make it's mark in -Westchester County Real Estate-Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 Again there are 22 offices in the town of Yorktown. We are just 4.5% of the offices in Yorktown. Coldwell Banker of Yorktown was the listings agent on 40% of the homes that went into contract between 12/06/-12/12/08 Thomas SantoreAssociate BrokerColdwell Banker845-590-5488 Visit my web sites at http://realestatesallhere.com and http://icansellyourland1.com    12/12/2008

Marketing Tips #11, Westchester County real estate-What it takes! 35. You need to stand out from the crowd. You can not please everybody but you nee to be relevant in your marketing to the clients you want to attract. 36. Your brand is your promise. A successful brand is a promise delivered. You better make sure you can deliver on your promise. 37. Always surround yourself with colleges and friend that are more successful than you. 38. You should always have and optimistic view of what ever you are doing. 39. An attitude of I can will go pretty far in any business atmosphere. Visit My Web Sites at  http://www.realestatesallhere.com/   http://www.tomshouseofforeclosures.com/     http://www.icansellyourland1.comBusiness Opportunity  http://www.thomassantore.energy526. Past Post! Marketing... 12/11/2008