Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Selling your home soon? This is a must read...
Please pass this one along. In case you missed it on my LinkedIn and FB pages, I wanted to post here as well. It was written by RE/MAX Realtor Bill Gassett who covers the Metrowest Massachusetts area and beyond. Written for the consumer and loaded with helpful insight into how to get the most out of your real estate practitioner when selling your home and what to do if you don't... Thanks Bill.
Check out this and all our archived posts for more information on the market and The Andy Chapis Real Estate Team. Connect with me on LinkedIn and LIKE Andy Chapis Realtor on FB.
http://www.maxrealestateexposure.com/how-to-fire-a-real-estate-agent/
Monday, August 17, 2015
Back To School!
Boy how time flies. Sam is now a sophomore at Henderson and Madi is in 1st grade. Unbelievable how the time has gone by. If you have school age kids you know what I mean. This is the time of the year that reminds us not only are the kids getting older but so are we. This summer seemed particularly fast so I guess that means it was fun and the summer market softened slightly but relatively speaking things were moving better than the last several years.
Now is the time all parents are preparing for the kids to head off to the bus stop. New notebooks, lunch boxes, back pack and cloths to name a few. The next 10 days is a test in patience and focus. Back to school shopping can be a bit like shopping for food the night before the snow storm, so if your last minute strap on your helmet and a smile. You'll need it.
So I am here to suggest some rewards for the parents to help you decompress and stay on track as the holidays near. Here are some different ideas on how to keep your sanity and have some fun too!
Whatever you do...do it. Take some time for yourself and you partner to appreciate a little peace and quiet. A little break now and again will keep you motivated and fresh. Having even the smallest thing to look forward to can make all the difference of brushing it off and losing it. Our kids need us sane so take care of yourself parents!
Now is the time all parents are preparing for the kids to head off to the bus stop. New notebooks, lunch boxes, back pack and cloths to name a few. The next 10 days is a test in patience and focus. Back to school shopping can be a bit like shopping for food the night before the snow storm, so if your last minute strap on your helmet and a smile. You'll need it.
So I am here to suggest some rewards for the parents to help you decompress and stay on track as the holidays near. Here are some different ideas on how to keep your sanity and have some fun too!
- Go to the movies! - http://www.fandango.com/
- Dinner out - Try a new hot spot - http://www.splitrailtavern.com/
- Get a massage - Stac's Favorite - http://www.massageenvy.com/
- Frozen Yogurt break - KIWI - http://kiwifrozenyogurt.com/
Whatever you do...do it. Take some time for yourself and you partner to appreciate a little peace and quiet. A little break now and again will keep you motivated and fresh. Having even the smallest thing to look forward to can make all the difference of brushing it off and losing it. Our kids need us sane so take care of yourself parents!
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Service VS. Sales - What do you want in your Realtor?
Well of course all our sellers want their house sold for the best terms and all our buyers want the best deal. That takes hard work and great negotiation skills form your realtor. Although these skills must be in the arsenal of any top agent in the marketplace, but what makes an agent one you want to refer your friends, family members and co-workers to?
I recently ran into an individual who reinforced to me the values that keep your clients coming back for more. with over 30 years of residential real estate experience in the Andy Chapis real Estate Team, we have to constantly gauge where we are and what we are doing. Are we doing what we say we do? After wrapping up in my business last night I thought it was a good time to work on the business and re-evaluate my business and how I run it.
I wanted to share the qualities I feel set me apart from others in the industry. These are based on goals I have set for myself years ago as well as feedback I have received from my loyal clients.
We hope you reach out to us to see how we do put our money where our mouth is. We are looking forward to the opportunity to show you what to should expect of a true practitioner. Whether you are considering selling or buying we are taking on new clients daily. Find out why first hand!
I recently ran into an individual who reinforced to me the values that keep your clients coming back for more. with over 30 years of residential real estate experience in the Andy Chapis real Estate Team, we have to constantly gauge where we are and what we are doing. Are we doing what we say we do? After wrapping up in my business last night I thought it was a good time to work on the business and re-evaluate my business and how I run it.
I wanted to share the qualities I feel set me apart from others in the industry. These are based on goals I have set for myself years ago as well as feedback I have received from my loyal clients.
- I am your trusted professional: Many real estate agents coming out of the gates are trained to call everyone and anyone, mail to them, email them letting them know that from the time they got their license last week, they are a trusted professional in the industry. Think of a personal relationship. How long did it take your best friend to become your best friend? In a world of savvy marketing techniques, please be careful. Good relationships take time, we all know this.
- I'll get back to you: One of the biggest let downs for the consumer is poor follow up. As soon as many agents hear " well we are not ready to move for a year" the agent is out the door and down the street. Just so you know I will be in business next year to , the powers willing, and I will want to do business with you then too. This consumer comment is actually an invitation to show them you are truly here for them. Imagine the value if you built a relationship over that year based on trust, good consulting and genuine interest in their lives. One of my favorite calls to make to a future client months before they are ready to do business is asking " How are you and the family doing?" Caring about people and not commissions seems to work better for me. Just saying.
- Do what you say: " I can help you get prepared to be a better buyer or seller." There are many consumers that would love to buy a home but don't have the proper direction to get themselves prepared. The financing guidelines have drastically changed and it is the professional's responsibility to make the public aware of these changes. This takes time and one thing many agents will tell you is " I am swamped" or "I don't have time to do this extra stuff"." I'm still unclear on what the extra stuff is. You're either their professional real estate consultant or your not.
We hope you reach out to us to see how we do put our money where our mouth is. We are looking forward to the opportunity to show you what to should expect of a true practitioner. Whether you are considering selling or buying we are taking on new clients daily. Find out why first hand!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Organized and Staged Sells A Home
Having shown hundreds of homes a year I can certainly appreciate organization. I have seen some of the biggest messes and some of the most pristine homes in the County. I can absolutely say with confidence and organized and staged home will sell faster, not to mention keep the homeowner's sanity. Having a teenager and two younger children there are days when it looks like a bomb dropped in the middle of my home, but when a seller opens up their abode to the public it is first impressions that can make or break the deal. If you're thinking about getting your home on the market or just need help getting order inside those walls, reach out to Custom Care Organizing. Owner Stacie Berglin is an expert at getting everything in order and restoring your sanity while making sure when that first buyer walks in the door the first impression is a good one. Learn more about Stacie and her business below and contact her for a consultation:
When did you decide to start your own business, and why?
2012- I am a wildly ambitious, highly experienced, talented, West Chester, PA Mother of three and wife who lives to create attractive, organized areas that serve their intended purpose. I'm inspired by the uniqueness of individual tastes, decor, habits, collections and ways of thinking and have a genuine talent for capturing their talents and putting them to work.
I have been an organizer since I was very young. Unlike my friends who were always anxious to bombard every room with an array of toys, I was just as anxious to put them all away in a straight line on the shelf! This is the reason I did not have many play dates! I never lost that passion; I found the best way to apply it is as a professional organizer and helping and teaching others how to be organized and successful as a result.
A blend of creative vision, style, and bold organization skills are words my clients often used to describe my work.
What has been your biggest hurdle in starting your business?
Fear of Failure.
What is the most exciting part of your job, or what has been your favorite project so far?
I love working to get others organized, feeling better about their environment and themselves. I really have enjoyed all of the projects that I have completed, it makes the client feel very accomplished as well as myself.
What would you like people to know about you and your business?
This business is absolutely my passion. I love working with individuals and seeing the look of accomplishment on their face when the tasks have been achieved.
What are some of your business goals?
My goal is to be the designer for all your needs. Accomplishing the task and educating a client on how to maintain clutter and keep organized means a lot to me. Having you recommend me to your family and friends means just as much. I am here to produce the designs that represent your organization and ideas.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
What's In Your Realtor?
Well of course all our sellers want their house sold for the best terms and all our buyers want the best deal. That takes hard work and great negotiation skills form your realtor. Although these skills must be in the arsenal of any top agent in the marketplace, but what makes an agent one you want to refer your friends, family members and co-workers to?
I recently ran into an individual who reinforced to me the values that keep your clients coming back for more. with over 30 years of residential real estate experience in the Andy Chapis real Estate Team, we have to constantly gauge where we are and what we are doing. Are we doing what we say we do? After wrapping up in my business last night I thought it was a good time to work on the business and re-evaluate my business and how I run it.
I wanted to share the qualities I feel set me apart from others in the industry. These are based on goals I have set for myself years ago as well as feedback I have received from my loyal clients.
We hope you reach out to us to see how we do put our money where our mouth is. We are looking forward to the opportunity to show you what to should expect of a true practitioner. Whether you are considering selling or buying we are taking on new clients daily. Find out why first hand!
I recently ran into an individual who reinforced to me the values that keep your clients coming back for more. with over 30 years of residential real estate experience in the Andy Chapis real Estate Team, we have to constantly gauge where we are and what we are doing. Are we doing what we say we do? After wrapping up in my business last night I thought it was a good time to work on the business and re-evaluate my business and how I run it.
I wanted to share the qualities I feel set me apart from others in the industry. These are based on goals I have set for myself years ago as well as feedback I have received from my loyal clients.
- I am your trusted professional: Many real estate agents coming out of the gates are trained to call everyone and anyone, mail to them, email them letting them know that from the time they got their license last week, they are a trusted professional in the industry. Think of a personal relationship. How long did it take your best friend to become your best friend? In a world of savvy marketing techniques, please be careful. Good relationships take time, we all know this.
- I'll get back to you: One of the biggest let downs for the consumer is poor follow up. As soon as many agents hear "well we are not ready to move for a year" the agent is out the door and down the street. Just so you know I will be in business next year to , the powers willing, and I will want to do business with you then too. This consumer comment is actually an invitation to show them you are truly here for them. Imagine the value if you built a relationship over that year based on trust, good consulting and genuine interest in their lives. One of my favorite calls to make to a future client months before they are ready to do business is asking " How are you and the family doing?" Caring about people and not commissions seems to work better for me. Just saying.
- Do what you say: " I can help you get prepared to be a better buyer or seller." There are many consumers that would love to buy a home but don't have the proper direction to get themselves prepared. The financing guidelines have drastically changed and it is the professional's responsibility to make the public aware of these changes. This takes time and one thing many agents will tell you is " I am swamped" or "I don't have time to do this extra stuff"." I'm still unclear on what the extra stuff is. You're either their professional real estate consultant or you're not.
We hope you reach out to us to see how we do put our money where our mouth is. We are looking forward to the opportunity to show you what to should expect of a true practitioner. Whether you are considering selling or buying we are taking on new clients daily. Find out why first hand!
Friday, April 10, 2015
Keeping Relationships For a Lifetime
Good relationships are not only the key to running and sustaining a good real estate business, or any other business for that matter, but as I get a little older and look back on my life I see relationships are what I live for. I was talking to a colleague yesterday about how twisted my life has been as I now look back.
In my 20's and 30's life was racing by and I was enjoying every minute of it. Sometimes so much I missed the point of the experience. I traveled to some amazing places around the country and the world. I've skied some extreme runs, cliffs and tree lines from Maine to California meeting interesting people from all over the globe riding up the chair. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything, not even my 7 shoulder surgeries, replaces ACL and brand new left hip. All good reminders of my extreme lifestyle, but I now realize through all the excitement I lost some people in my life that I am now finally reconnecting with.
Some family and some friends, but all I now recognize were people I may have overlooked in the midst of all the chaos and "life" I was living. I have truly connected with my nephew who is an amazing individual that has grown into a strong young man. I look forward to many years of building a stronger bond and us enjoying each other's family and stories. I have also reconnected with my best friend from high school who I lost touch with for no really good reason other than possibly selfishness. Cheers Umi!
I have finally met my soul mate in Stacie and we have 2 amazing girls and she has helped me raise my son as if he was her own. These are the things that help me sleep at peace at night. Despite all the challenges and hurdles that everyday throws in front of me, my relationships and the people I love are what gives me peace. I have been blessed to have found truly caring and loving people who have taught me strength and composure. Some I miss and think about every day as they have passed on. Brian, Victor and Nathan...you help me keep on moving onward and upward!
If I were ever smug enough to offer advice to the young people, it would truly be what we have all heard many times over. Appreciate what you have and the people in your life. Cliché but so very true. The sooner we learn this simple rule of life the more time we have to utilize it's power. I digress. Back to work!
In my 20's and 30's life was racing by and I was enjoying every minute of it. Sometimes so much I missed the point of the experience. I traveled to some amazing places around the country and the world. I've skied some extreme runs, cliffs and tree lines from Maine to California meeting interesting people from all over the globe riding up the chair. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything, not even my 7 shoulder surgeries, replaces ACL and brand new left hip. All good reminders of my extreme lifestyle, but I now realize through all the excitement I lost some people in my life that I am now finally reconnecting with.
Some family and some friends, but all I now recognize were people I may have overlooked in the midst of all the chaos and "life" I was living. I have truly connected with my nephew who is an amazing individual that has grown into a strong young man. I look forward to many years of building a stronger bond and us enjoying each other's family and stories. I have also reconnected with my best friend from high school who I lost touch with for no really good reason other than possibly selfishness. Cheers Umi!
I have finally met my soul mate in Stacie and we have 2 amazing girls and she has helped me raise my son as if he was her own. These are the things that help me sleep at peace at night. Despite all the challenges and hurdles that everyday throws in front of me, my relationships and the people I love are what gives me peace. I have been blessed to have found truly caring and loving people who have taught me strength and composure. Some I miss and think about every day as they have passed on. Brian, Victor and Nathan...you help me keep on moving onward and upward!
If I were ever smug enough to offer advice to the young people, it would truly be what we have all heard many times over. Appreciate what you have and the people in your life. Cliché but so very true. The sooner we learn this simple rule of life the more time we have to utilize it's power. I digress. Back to work!
Monday, March 30, 2015
Helping a family in need.
Good morning,
I received devastating news over the weekend from a friend. Her family's home in Westtown Township, burnt down Saturday. The entire home was destroyed, along with almost everything in it, including two of their pets. There is a donation set up to help the family through this difficult time, I have included the link below. Any efforts to help this family get back on their feet are tremendously appreciated.
Thank you,
-Erin
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