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Open on Saturday…38 acres and a contractor’s dream!
September 11, 2012
Yes…38 acres, 2 barns, amazing views and a very unique unfinished addition. Come on in on Saturday and see the inner workings of a radiant floor heating system, 3 car garage and great room natural views! Financing details on hand so you can see how to finish what has been started with this very large addition.
The rough work is done – rough plumbing and electrical is in and passed inspection. All Anderson windows and roof in place. Purchase includes all the kitchen cabinets and hardwood flooring that is to be installed! Over $30k value in finished materials! Would make a great horse property with the barns!
Saturday, September 15th 12pm to 2pm 418 Spencer Road Oakham
Fred and Ethel recover from Short Sale Monday
November 15, 2011
Fred and Ethel – the BNI Whales that have been traveling with me since our meeting last week – apologize for being absent yesterday. Monday consumed them as they realized how much time and energy is needed to successfully close a short sale. They were back in full force today though! Spreading the word about the great stuff that can happen with BNI!
The whales started the day posing on the might jeep while it was being loaded with all the necessary items to carry out a full day of real-iting (Fred and Ethel have quite the sense of humor). They are looking forward to get out and away from the desk and the phone after yesterday!
Fred and Ethel stopped by 10 Dighton Street in Worcester which closed last week to pick up the signs and the lockbox. The new owner was home and they wished him well! Fred thought this was a great way to start the day!
Stopping again on the way into the office for a weekly inspection on a foreclosure listing. 18 Burncoat Street in Leicester is a foreclosure that just came out of contract and is back on the market. With a new price of $59,500 and a passing Title V – it’s a great buy!
Into the office for Business Builders. Business Builders is an accountability group that meets bi-weekly and is run by Pam Crawford. It helps keep Realtors ON track by holding them accountable to their goals. What works, what doesn’t and most importantly…what are we actually doing that generates business. Great group! It’s nice to connect with the other agents in the office too.
Fred and Ethel set up in the office for a few hours before the next appointment. Confirming that their recent buyers are good with their pre-qual on a house that needs a new septic, recalling all the banks involved in the short sales, letting the new rental clients that they…above four other applications…got the rental they wanted and then off again!
After a few stops – checking in at a broker’s open to preview a new construction in Leicester…stopping in on the sellers of 10 Dighton in Worcester to wish them well in their trip south for the winter and finally…
Staples. Ugh! Fred and Ethel feel the same love/hate feeling that I do…so many things that could be used…so much money could be spent! Must…keep…to…budget!! This would be a time to consult with Andrea Goodman…Swampdrainer! She keeps business…in business by keeping their PnL’s tight! At any rate…Fred and Ethel learn that jump drives fail and they must be replaced.
Ending the day with Wes Oliver from Prestige Mortgage at Picadilly’s in Westborough for a frosty cold one and nice chat…Fred and Ethel finally get home to spend some quality time with the huskies…
Of Whales and Mice…
November 13, 2011
Fred and Ethel…the BNI Whales…had a good taste of a sunny Sunday in real estate and *stuff*! They started the day at 4:30am because Ethel couldn’t sleep very well. She’s pretty nervous about making sure we can stall the foreclosure sale on a property before the end of the month and wanted to pull some more information together. Fred was a bit annoyed at the early hour but as he said “early to bed early to rise, makes a BNI Whale Healthy Wealthy and Wise”…or something to that effect.
After a showing at the new listing, the Whales were thrilled to get an offer on the condo they just listed on Friday! Amazing! Fred remarked that is what happens with a well priced, well marketed listing and timed release to market. The sellers are happy – the BNI Whales are happy and Sunday brimmed with sunshine!
Off to do some more showings and check in on the open houses in Rutland and Leicester. Apparently the mouse solution in the walk up attic worked well because it rained deceased mice on to a prospective home buyer. Consulted with the home owner and we won’t have that happening again (sorry Wendy!). Leicester had good traffic and Fred and Ethel think we’ll have it under contract early this week. I think they are right – they are getting the hang of real estate quickly!
Fred and Ethel finished up the day with scheduling showings for Monday and Tuesday, confirming meetings and visiting Lowes to look for indoor lighting solutions for the living room. Holding back from calling Chris McGarry – the electrician for the 7 Hills BNI Group (top rated with service magic ) to find out how to make an outdoor light an indoor one – Fred and Ethel settled on a new light fixture with the husband and called it a day.
Each profession is allowed just one representative per BNI Group – that means that you will no competition within the group for referrals! We are currently looking for a variety of industries…such as:
Florist
Limo company
JP
DJ
Event Planner
Band manager
Caterer
Event Planner
Wedding Planner
Baker
Real estate attorney
Interested? Let me know!
The Whales on a Whirlwind for Saturday
November 13, 2011
Fred and Ethel got a great taste of Real Estate on Saturday! So much so…we have limited photos of their activities.
They started out with some showings on their listings…specifically 325 Elm Str in Framingham. Elm Street is a short sale with upscale renovations that are “almost” complete. Some elbow grease and this modified ranch in North Framingham on the Sudbury line will SHINE!
From there…the whales moved on to a new client. Fred took a call on late Friday afternoon from a lovely young couple who are trying to relocate from Troy NY to Marlborough because they have an incredible job offer on the table. With only two weeks to orchestrate the move and only one day to find a new place to live – they are urgent! Ethel saw how great this couple is and wanted to help! With a flurry of phone calls and some last-minute showing requests – Fred and Ethel find them a great rental in Assabet Village in Hudson. The couple is thrilled and the whales are excited!
After a quick stop to refuel (Fred and Ethel can really pound the espresso!) They are off to meet a local contractor at another short sale to assess any necessary repairs and schedule the clean up work. The sellers have moved on so the point of contact has become the Realtor. Luckily it’s only down trees and no damage to the property except for a basketball hoop and the mailbox. The Whales are not pictured here due to safety concerns.
And then they are off to ensure that the open houses for Sunday are scheduled and staffed! Thanks to the great team at RE/MAX Professional Associates, Fred and Ethel are confident that the open houses at the following locations on Sunday will go well!
18 Burncoat Street Leicester
Open Sunday 1pm to 2:30pm
Foreclosure sale! Title V in hand! 3 bed, 1 bath, .97 acres in need of serious rehab. Priced to sell at $64,350
72 Glenwood Rutland
Open Sunday 12pm to 2pm
Amazing short sale opportunity! 3 bed, 2.5 bath in the main house with hardwoods, fireplace, oversized gourmet kitchen, views of Mt. Wachusett, full dry basement, walk up attic and 2 car garage. Also has a full in-law suite with 2 bedrooms and its own entrance!
Who are the Whales? Have you been following their progress this week? Ask me about the BNI Whales and how Fred and Ethel can increase your business!
Your foreclosure purchase opportunity! UNDER $70k! Open Sunday 1pm to 2:30pm
November 12, 2011
Here it is! The “diamond in the rough” you have been looking for! 3 bedrooms, nearly an acre of flat land, Title V in hand and all for under $70,000!!!! Stop in 18 Burncoat Street in Leicester on Sunday 1pm to 2:30pm to start planning the renovations!
SNEAK PEAK! Short sale opportunity!
November 4, 2011
HUGE opportunity! As in 4,000+ square feet of huge opportunity! 3 bedroom, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage and 2 bedroom in-law!
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