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BNI? It doesn’t involve bacon unless you are bringing it home
August 4, 2011
I am part of 7 Hills BNI – the largest global business networking organization in existence. The purpose of the organization is to build relationships between professionals in order to pass business through referrals. It’s a great concept, works very well and is fun! This year to date, my chapter has passed $117,000 in business referrals and we’re still going!
It works because each profession is only allowed one person to represent it. Currently we have several open spots in our Chapter for the following professions:
General contractor
Chiropractor
Massage Therapist
Payroll Company
Computer Repair
Architect
Event Planner
Exterminator/Pest Control
Home Inspector
Home Appraiser
Florist
Auto Repair
Auto Body
Travel Agent
Landscaper
Carpenter
Mason
If you are in one of these professions or know someone who is and would like to increase your business – let me know. We would like to invite you to visit our group in West Boylston and see what’s it’s all about. You can also visit the website: http://www.bni.com and be sure to check out the “Why Join?” section. This group has not only grown my business but it’s added new friends to my world!
Opens this week!
July 12, 2011
I am ON TOP of things this week and scheduling my opens!
SUNDAY 1pm to 2pm – 10 Dighton Street Worcester: WHOA WHAT A YARD!!! Imagine being in Worcester…you’re with me right?…at the end of a dead end street…still with me?…with almost a FULL ACRE OF LAND!!! YES! This very well kept house comes with a total of three lots that make up almost a full acre of land. The kids can ride their bikes, play baseball, volleyball or just run around! The house is MOVE-IN ready with 2 bedrooms and one bath. Another room on the first floor could be your third bedroom. Upstairs features a half bath ready to be hooked up and MORE SPACE! Full basement is DRY! GREAT PRICE at $140,000! SEE IT HERE
FRIDAY 4:30pm to 6pm – 1058 Park Street Palmer: Whoa! Where did this come from??? The Brimfield Flea Market is in town and if you are out shopping for antiques then stop in this antique home in Palmer on your way by. Commercial zoned with parking spaces – this could be your new home office. Or keep it as a single family! Rental income? Oh yes – it has an apartment upstairs. Location qualifies for USDA and rehab loans. Come see this beautiful antique home with it’s charm still in place – stain glass windows, wide hardwood stair case and elborate crown molding. SEE IT HERE
SUNDAY 12pm to 1pm – 98 Howe Street Marlborough: Adorable and affordable 2 bedroom cape near downtown Marlborough. Walking distance to main street and all the fine foods and shops. Minutes to 495 for the morning commute. Renovated kitchen, newer bath, new plumbing and new furnace. Hoping to get a puppy? This comes with a fenced-in yard and off street parking. Great house at a great price! SEE IT HERE
So…what’s your flavor? Not seeing one that is getting you excited to jump in the car and come to an open house? Tell me – we’ll find it! http://www.amymullenrealestate.com
June 17, 2011
July is coming…the sun is out and many of us are taking vacations. Make sure it’s a great one and that your house is secure! Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in.
1. Keep your home well-maintained on the outside
Burglars want an easy target. Stand on the street outside your house and ask yourself: Does my property look neglected, hidden, or uninhabited? A front door or walkway that’s obscured by shrubbery offers crooks the perfect cover they need while they break a door or window. To improve security, trim shrubs away from windows and widen front walks.
2. Install motion detector lights
All sides of your house should be well-lit with motion-activated lighting, not just the front. Simple motion-activated floodlights cost less than $50 each, and installing them is an easy DIY job if the wiring is already in place.
3. Store your valuables
Thieves want easy-to-grab electronics, cash, jewelry, and other valuables, though some are not above running down the street with your flat-screen TV. Most make a beeline for the master bedroom, because that’s where you’re likely to hide spare cash, jewelry, even guns. Tour each room and ask yourself: is there anything here that I can move to a safe deposit box? Installing a home safe ($150 to $500) that’s bolted to your basement slab is a good repository for items you don’t use on a daily basis.
4. Secure your data
While you probably won’t be putting your home computer in a safe anytime soon, take steps to back up the personal information stored on it. Password protect your login screen, and always shut off your computer when not in use (you’ll save energy, too!) Don’t overlook irreplaceable items whose value may hard to quantify, like digital photos.
5. Prepare ahead of time in case the worst happens
- Take a photo or video inventory of items of value in your home, and store the file online or in your home safe.
- Check that you’re properly insured for theft. Note that high-ticket items in your home office, such as computers, professional camera equipment, or other business essentials, may require an additional rider or a separate policy.
And here we go!
March 1, 2011
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WOW! It’s a busy week this week! Please join me at any one of the following events:
TUESDAY: RE/MAX Professional Associates and Lowe’s : This is a weekly event at the Lowe’s in Ware where we combine their know-how to keep your house in tip-top shape and our know-how to tell you how it affects your sale price (now or in the future) as well as the local market conditions. Every Tuesday evening in Lowe’s there is an in-store demo on a different topic at 6pm and Mark Seymour, the store manager, extends special discounts for the people that stop in. THIS WEEK – DRYWALL REPAIR! With so many leaking roofs and ice dams we thought it would be great to do an in-store clinic on Drywall Repair! Please join myself and Pierre (http://www.meetup.com/Lowes-Home-Improvement-In-Store-Demos/)
WEDNESDAY: Broker’s Open at 1 Fairbanks in Milford: Check out this very solid house in Milford – 4 beds, 2 baths and SPACE! In a quiet family area but yet close to EMC and 495 this house shows pride of ownership and is a solid value. The added family room creates a nice flow to the floor plan and adds a great space to relax and look out the sliders to the deck (spring is coming – really!). Stop in between 12pm and 2pm to check it out or on Saturday at the Public Open 1pm to 3:30pm. For more information, click HERE
THURSDAY: Broker’s Open TOUR in Shrewsbury: FOUR fantastic homes will be open 12pm to 2pm this Thursday for you to review! My listing at 272 Oak Street is a unique and stylish renovated home that is a must-see to appreciate. 4 bed, 2 bath on a great lot that is commuter friendly with a legal in-law. Seller financing available.
From the old to the new and renovated in-between! Light refreshments at locations.
- 679 Main Street – Antique George Mason House
- 272 Oak Street – Renovated with seller financing and in-law
- 6 Lawrence Street – VERY well cared for 3 bed 2 bath on a dead end!
- 41 Millwood Drive – NEW construction
Public open at 272 Oak Street in Shrewsbury following on Saturday 11:30 to 1pm! For more information on this house, click HERE.
Take a few moments and join me at any one of these events – I’d love to chat with you!
Open House Sunday!
January 30, 2011
WOW! I am drinking my morning coffee (starting to drink my morning coffee – I measure this process in pots rather than cups) and just realized how many of my listings will be open today! This is GREAT! I am excited to be able to work with everyone so well (my sellers and the great agents at RE/MAX Professional Associates) in order to get this done all in one day!
10 Overlook Ave in Millbury – Noon to 1pm: This is a newer 3 bed, 2.5 bath colonial with MANY upgrades on a dead-end street close to the highway. You will not find this kind of square footage, at this price, in new construction but it’s so young it might as well be new construction. http://272oakstreet.epropertysites.com/
272 Oak Street Shrewsbury – 2pm to 3pm: An amazing home with unique flair and unmatched grace and elegance. 5 bed and 3 baths with 11 rooms total that includes an in-law apartment. Great neighborhood and great price! http://10overlookave.epropertysites.com/
21 Balcolm Road Marlborough – 11am to Noon: Incredible young colonial at the end of a cul-de-sac on the Marlborough/Sudbury line. This IS a stately home that can rival any other property in the area in extras, square footage, location and price. http://21balcolmroad.epropertysites.com/
28 Adams Street Worcester School House Lofts – 1pm to 4pm: NINE loft condos are available ranging from studios to 2 bedrooms in the Adams Street Lofts. Each one unique and each one incredible! High vaulted ceilings, central air, two parking spaces and more! Right off of Shrewsbury street – these are a must-see for condo shoppers. http://28adamsstreetunit208.epropertysites.com/
Get out and stop in at one of these fantastic properties before the snow flies (again) this week and DRIVE SAFE!
Adams Street – Modern Loft-Style Condos – Open Sundays
January 8, 2011
Welcome to the Adams Street School House Condos! These are beyond what you usually see in Worcester and you really HAVE to see them! Renovated from an 1894 closed school-house and having top of the line amenities but still retaining the character of the past – these are amazing!
The Adams Street School is a Classical Revival / Victorian Eclectic brick building first constructed in 1896. The interior spaces – classrooms, corridors, and stairwells – share generous ceiling heights, quality finish materials, and a durability that have served the school well throughout its lifetime. The loft-style units in the former Adams Street School cover a range of unit types and sizes, from simple studios, to 1- and 2-bedroom units, to attic lofts with cathedral ceilings and open mezzanines. The particular historical details that remain, the adapted residential layout and the varying views from the ample windows create a unique environment in each unit.
The Crawford Realty Team of RE/MAX Professional Associates is proud to offer you NINE units to choose from. We are open Sundays 1pm to 4pm so that you can stop in and take a look. Come on by and pick out your new home – and have a blast while doing it!
The School House is located right off of Shrewsbury Street so you would be close to fantastic restaurants, Union Station, I290 and I190. Pets are allowed and there is off-street parking. The units feature Energy Star appliances, granite countertops and laundry hook-ups.
Here is a quick summary of the available units:
Unit 104: 1 bed, 1 bath $109,000
Unit 105: 1 bed, 1 bath $116,700
Unit 106: 1 bed, 1 bath $139,700
Unit 108: 1 bed, 1 bath, study $198,700
Unit 206: 1 bed, 1 bath, study $190,000
Unit 208: 2 bed, 2 bath $279,700
Unit 306: 1 bed, 1 bath, study $192,700
Unit 309: 2 bed, 2 bath $192,700
Unit 310: 1 bed, 1 bath, interior loft $288,700
We are open Sundays 1pm to 4pm and Thursdays 4pm to 6pm for January and February. If you would like more information or need to schedule a different time – just let me know! I am really excited about these units and can’t wait to talk to you about them!
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