'Tis the Season to Buy a Home

And no, it's not because of the extended and expanded tax credit for making a home purchase. I mean, sure, the $8,000 (or $6,500) is cool and all, but in a broader sense


The winter holidays are a great time to purchase a home.

There are several reasons why:

• There are very few Buyers looking at this time, which cuts down on the competition. Competition? In a Buyer's Market? Good deals are good deals and there is competition for highly desireable properties.


• Psychologically and emotionally, it's difficult for a Seller when no one comes to look at their home (and showings go WAY down during this time period) so they are more receptive to offers and tend to counter rather than reject.


• Especially for estates and vacant properties, the prospect of carrying an empty home over the winter months is daunting. There are a lot of challenges to doing so: the expense of heating it, frozen pipes if the electric goes out, shoveling the walkways. It's kinda a major PITA.

(By the way, if you're looking to purchase a fix and flip investment, it's the most wonderful time of the year!)

Shoot me an email if you'd like to see homes for sale in your area!

Historic Home Tour on Bristol Day - 907 Radcliffe St. Open House from 1-3

The Bristol Cultural and Historic Foundation is hosting the

33rd Annual Historic Bristol Day

October 17, 2009

10 am - 5 pm

They have a wonderful program planned for the day including crafters, musical programs by the 85 year old Bracken "Cavaliers" Drum and Bugle Corps (the corps is 85 years old - not the individual drummers or buglers :), historic home tours, children's entertainment, tours of historic properties in town...

You can read the full itinerary here,  and find a map of the events here.

Additionally, I'll be holding my own little historic home tour that day.

I'll be holding an open house at

907 Radcliffe Street

1-3 pm. 

Here's a sneak peek at this really gorgeous home listed at $425,000.  Make sure you stop in and say hello!

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Open House in Bristol Boro 9/13 from 1-3 - Coinciding with Bristol's Italian Festival!

907 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA 19007

For Sale $425,000

Open House September 13th from 1-3 p.m. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2½ Area: Historic Bristol Borough Style: House Square Footage: 3,068 Lot Size: 0.47 acre Year Built: 1901 Rich in history and located on one of the most prestigious streets in Bristol Borough with views of the river, this turn of the century home melds the charm the historic-home-lover demands with the updates a modern homeowner expects. View our photo and virtual tour to truly appreciate this property.    Home    Full Details    Photo Tour    Virtual Tour    Print Brochure    Property Map    More About Bristol Boro    Bristol Borough Schools    Schedule a Showing    Email Property Info    Mortgage Calculator    Read my blog!    Contact Me    Census Information    Area Amenities Heather Oberhau e-PRO, ASP, e-Certified Office: 215-860-4778 Mobile: 215-584-2700 Fax: 215-579-2508 Email: Heather@SoldbyHeatherO.com Website: soldbyheather.blogspot.com

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Bucks County Open House 8/9 from 1-3 - Fabulous Historic Home at 907 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough

907 Radcliffe Street

Bristol Boro, PA

$435,000

Please join me for the open house this Sunday,

August 9th from 1-3 p.m.

This is an amazing opportunity to own a very special property on Radcliffe Street. Situated on almost a 1/2 acre lot (with possible subdivision). Four Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and tons of gorgeous vintage features, this home has been beautifully updated.

Please visit our website at http://www.907radcliffe.com/ for additional photos, information, and a virtual tour.

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Open House in Warminster, Bucks County on July 26th

 

449 Valley Road

Warminster, PA

$279,900

 

 

Be the first to tour this drop-dead gorgeous, HUGE home by visiting our open house this Sunday:

July 26th

1-3 p.m.

 

If you're looking at homes for sale in Bucks County, especially in the Warminster area, this is truly a must see home to put on your list!  Totally renovated, thoughtfully updated, and with a phenomenal amount of living space, you'll be happy your visited the open house. 

Want to see more photos?  (You really should take a look).  Visit our website at:

www.449Valley.com

Hope to see you there!

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6 Things I Promise to Do for Sellers and Buyers in Bucks County

I'm being bombarded by a general lack of professionalism, not just in Real Estate, but in life in general.  So, in a bit of a rant, here are

Six Things I Promise to Do for Sellers and Buyers in Bucks County!

1.  I'll call you back. I'll email you back.  Promptly.

2.  When I tell you I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it.  If, for some reason, it doesn't get done, I'll let you know beforehand why it wasn't and when it will be.

3.  I'm going to keep you updated on your status.  If you've listed your home with me, I'm going to automate reports that give you feedback and website stats.  I'm going to call you and let you know how your open house went.  If you're buying a home with me, I'm going to call and let you know where we are in the offer process, the negotiation process, and the settlement process.

4.  I'm going to take good pictures of your home.  Not only am I going to take good pictures of your home, but I'm going to hire a professional photographer / virtual tour provider to take good pictures of your home.  No pictures with me in the mirror, or trashcans at the driveway, or dishes in the sink.  I promise your home will NEVER appear on www.lovelylisting.com

5.  I'm going to conduct myself as an adult at all times.  Even when I'm mad.  I'm going to remain courteous.  I'm not going to curse, yell, or employ excessive snottiness with you, a cooperating agent, a mortgage lender, or a repairman.  No matter how irritated, angry, or even enraged I am. 

6.  I'm computer literate.  That means that not only will I employ the latest online tools to promote your home, but I also know how to do things like:  scan and email documents and put the right people on copy of emails.  I also know how and when to use "reply" vs. "reply all." 

There it is.  My promise of Professionalism. 

Give me a call if these sound like qualities you expect from a REALTOR while you search for homes in Bucks County!

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Bucks County Sellers - Yes You Can Sell Your Home in 30 Days!

In fact, you can sell your home in Bucks County in THREE DAYS.  I just did.

 

420 Brandywine Court

Warminster, PA

$165,000

Sold in 3 Days

 

 

48 Brecknock Court

Newtown, PA

$470,000

Sold in 12 Days

 

What's the secret? 

• Staging the home before you list it.  One home was professionally staged, the other I did myself (it was my personal fix & flip investment).  Staging works!
• Pricing the home with good, solid comparables, and pricing it where it's supposed to be priced.
• Pictures and internet presence. 
• Easy access to the property, and property show ready when it's shown.

Honestly, it's a lot of front end work - getting a house ready to sell isn't easy.  Nor is marketing the home.  I probably spend a good 40 hours marketing a home before it ever hits the MLS.

If you do the right things before the house goes on the market, however, you'll realize a quick sale, at the right price, and it will position your home to be in demand during those first crucial weeks on the market.