Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
Just an FYI to those who give fake information to the real estate websites – when you actually request more information there is no way for the agent (me) to get it to you. I understand not wanting to give out your deets, but you have to realize that there are consequences. The other day I got an inquiry via the Hartford Courant HomeFinder site about one of our listings. Brandon was interested in learning
At our home the most private yard space is to the north of the house. There is a very noticeable difference in the amount of sun we get in that area throughout the seasons. During the summer we line up containers of tomato plants and grow vegetables. In the winter? Well, the sun barely shines on the yard at all – see below. It would be an excellent spot for an ice rink. The good
A friend on Facebook sent me the following article and asked if I ever had this happen to me. No, I can’t say that it has, but I do find it pretty hysterical. Real estate agent photos are often ridiculous, and even more often, very outdated. I don’t use my photo in much marketing. Heck, I don’t think there is even a photo of me on my personal website/blog. I sell houses, not my face.
Homes look different in the winter. Leaves are off the trees, and every now and then we get a fresh blanket of white snow. This property really stood out to me in the afternoon sun. It’s a lovely home all year round, but is generally surrounded by green – green grass and green leaves. The white backdrop gives it a different feel, highlighting the architectural details even more than usual.
Single-family contracts fell to 514 in Hartford County for the month of November. The month was about 6% higher than the total from November of 2012, and the year-to-date count remains about 7% ahead of the 2012 pace. Agents we know have commented that there were parts of November when the market seemed suspiciously quiet – like so quiet that they didn’t trust their email was working properly. Despite that, the month ended with a