New Poll Question Of The Week!




This week's poll question has been posted to our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/Sellertom

How do you feel about the stores being all decked out for Christmas? Should they wait until after Thanksgiving?

Stop by www.Facebook.com/Sellertom
to answer our question of the week or email your answer to: Donna@Sellertom.com

Episode 44 Life and Living at the Jersey Shore

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:

This week’s stats involve vacant land. We currently have 425 listings of land in southern ocean county. Some are not buildable; some are; some are small lots and some are as large as 50 acres!
Highest price $3,000,000
LOW: $2,999
MEDIAN: $110,000
AVG: $219,110
AVG Days on the Market: 300


Fun stuff in Southern Ocean:

In honor of Veterans Day – on Friday Nov 11 – at 3:30pm at the Lacey branch of the OceanCounty Library Meet the bikers of Rolling Thunder and Amanda Zito HM1 USN (ret) will be here to discuss the history of women in the Armed Services in honor of Veterans Day. Please register. By calling: 609 693-8566


Tom’s Tidbits:

Ocean County is home to over 68000 veterans. The county offers a lot of great services – as does the state, by the way, for veterans in need. From employment help to medical questions you can call the OC Veterans Service Bureau at 732- 929-2096. And if you love your freedom, thank a veteran.

Don’t forget we are an official drop off site for the US Marines’ Toys for Tots program. The box is right in our lobby so just spin in, drop a new, unwrapped toy off and make a better holiday for a needy kid.

Smart Home Seller Tip
Fall tips on Landscape and Yardwork
Although grass appears to stop growing in the fall, the roots are actually growing deeper to prepare for winter. Now is the best time to fertilize and reseed your lawn.
Prune your trees and shrubs after the leaves turn to encourage healthy growth.
Trim any tree limbs that are dangerously close to power lines or the roof of your house. Heavy snow and ice can cause damage in the winter.


Home Of the Week
2 Paddock Circle, Lacey….wait till get a load of this one..


Poll Question of the Week on our FaceBook page:
So last week our Facebook question was: do you prefer an e reader or old fashioned book.
The responses actually came out 50/50. I use both but when it comes to relaxing there really is nothing but a book in my hands.

This week’s poll question:
• How do you feel about the stores being all decked out for Christmas? Should they wait until after Thanksgiving?

Check out this week’s poll question at www.facebook.com/Sellertom


Well, there’s 10 minutes of your life you’re never getting back?
Our show is written by me, Tom Smith – produced by, Amanda (MannaMac) McGillick; filmed and directed by, Donna Smith

If you like our show, friend us on Facebook, Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sellertom
follow us on Twitter and pass the show on to your friends. Thanks or viewing and have a great week!
Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda McGillick. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visitwww.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com

This week's Market Stats




This week’s stats involve vacant land.

We currently have 425 listings of land in southern ocean county. Some are not buildable; some are; some are small lots and some are as large as 50 acres!
Highest price $3,000,000
LOW: $2,999
MEDIAN: $110,000
AVG: $219,110
AVG Days on the Market: 300

Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda McGillick. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visitwww.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com

This week's Market Stats for Ocean County, NJ



Here’s a quick stat for you. Of all the properties that were listed for sale in the last six months in southern ocean county only 101 properties expired. That means their home didn’t sell during the listing period (usually six months).
That’s not bad considering over 1900 homes were listed in the same period. So homes ARE selling.

Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visit: www.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sellertom

November Home Maintenance Tips


Replace smoke and fire alarm batteries (at least twice per year)

Inspect and clean fireplace and chimney

Service furnace or other heating system

Clean and adjust humidifier on furnace

Clean/vacuum heating ducts, grills, and registers

Clean upper-story windows (twice per year)

Inspect window screens and insulation, and install storm windows

Inspect weather-stripping around doors and replace as needed.

Cut back any trees or shrubs touching the roof or exterior (twice per year)



Clean gutters and inspect downspouts (twice per year)

Trim, cover, or bring in outdoor plants as needed

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sellertom
Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visit: www.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com

Welcome to Episode 43 of Life And Living At The Jersey Shore. November 6, 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:

Here’s a quick stat for you. Of all the properties that were listed for sale in the last six months in southern ocean county only 101 properties expired. That means their home didn’t sell during the listing period (usually six months).
That’s not bad considering over 1900 homes were listed in the same period. So homes ARE selling.


Fun stuff in Southern Ocean:

Special guest host, Steve Rogers, Emmy award nominee for the documentary show, “Driving Jersey” To see all the shows visit: www.DrivingJersey.com

Tom’s Tidbits:

On an historic note, did you know that the very building we are in was once the National Hotel? Well, most of the National Hotel was what is now the parking lot on the south side of our building but we still have some hand cut beams held together with wooden pegs in our structure that dates back to 1750 and was the meeting place for the early Revolutionary War militia.

Poll Question of the Week on our FaceBook page:
So last week our Facebook question was: what’s your favorite Halloween candy?
The answers were as varied as the people who answered:

Donna Aiello Smith: peanut butter cups! yummy
Amanda Nichols: Candy Corn or Candy pumpkins!!!
Jeni Boyce Cologna: Reeses!!
Christina Ulinski Ping: Candy corn!
Adrienne Pugliese-Silvey: Snickers
Tara Nichols: Bottle caps
Escapes Ocean Breeze: Reeses Peanut Butter cups!

For the record, Steve, Mine are M & M's. What about you?
Check out this week’s poll question at www.facebook.com/Sellertom


Well, there’s 10 minutes of your life you’re never getting back?
Our show is written by me, Tom Smith – produced by, Amanda (Full Wedding Mode) Nichols; filmed and directed by, Donna (What happened to baseball?) Smith

If you like our show, friend us on Facebook, Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sellertom
follow us on Twitter and pass the show on to your friends. Thanks or viewing and have a great week!
Brought to you by The Tom Smith Realty Group, Thomas J Smith and Amanda Nichols. For more information call/text 609 709-1429 visitwww.Sellertom.com Tom@sellertom.com