Welcome to Episode 42 of Life And Living At The Jersey Shore. October 26, 2011
It is filled with Real estate tips, trends, statistics, fun things to do in southern ocean county. The web cast is funny, informative with lots of Tom’s wisecracks.

Each week we try to bring you fun, informative and interesting tidbits about the best kept secret at the Jersey Shore... Southern Ocean County





If you have questions send it to Amanda@sellertom.com and we’ll read them on the air. (Might not be able to answer them, but we will read them)

This weeks Stats:

Well here are some stats that’ll make you sit up and look. We broke down the current inventory and here’s how it stacks up:
a. Single family 2375
b. Condo 212
c. Adult comm. 511
d. Mobile homes 20 (we have 5% of that market)
e. Dockominiums 7
These are all available listings in the Jersey Shore MLS


Fun stuff in Southern Ocean:

This Friday Oct 28th there will be a Halloween Block Party on Bay Ave in Manahawkin. It will be at the Manahawkin Mart which is across from Value City Furniture. There will be concerts, hayrides, trick-or-treating, costume contests,
Food and more. All ages are welcome. Proceeds are to benefit the free Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Tiki Taco. For more information stop by Manahawkin Mart.

Tom’s Tidbits:

A couple of items on the agenda today:
1. Toys for tots
2. Subscribe to our show on you tube ( “subscribe” button at top of video)
You can go to our channel at www.youtube.com/sellertom1
3. Referrals: there’s still time to enter and win. Just send us the name and number of anyone you know who might be interested in buying or selling a home.
4. Don’t forget the I love my house club newsletter is in the mail.
5. Go to our facebook page: www.facebook.com/Sellertom and answer our Pole Question of the week.


Smart Home Seller tips:
Continuing our on going “10 things necessary to get a home sold”.
We are looking at number 3 “Plan your selling strategy”.
a. Determine how fast you need to sell and how much money you want
to get from the sale.
b. Interview at least three reputable real estate brokers and be sure your agent will list your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). And in this area you need to be in two different ML systems. Be sure the agent you pick is signed up for both.
c. Weigh the pros and cons of selling the home yourself. Not a good idea.
d. Do your planning a least six months before you want to move.
e. Determine your home's strengths and unique features to be promoted
In all advertising.

Next week we’ll talk about … “Determining your home’s fair market value (FMV)
and setting the listing price”.
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My 2 cents:
Well, Billionaire Warren Buffet, in a recent interview said he can end our fiscal problems in five minutes. He said we should pass a law where anytime there is a deficit of more than 3$ of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for re-election.

Here’s our question for the week:
How can I make my home have more curb appeal for the fall and winter seasons?

Answer:
The big one, of course is rake the leaves. All those fall leaves really make a mess and can turn off potential buyers. Trim and prune shrubs and trees. And, if you decorate, make sure you change the decorations for the appropriate season.

If you have a question about home upkeep, buying or selling real estate, or just about anything else email us at Amanda@sellertom.com


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