The Central PA Way

http://www.flexmls.com/share/LLk5/NS-SWATARA-ROAD-JONESTOWN-PA-17038 Build your dream home, nice level lot with wooded border area - small stream in back left corner. Any builder welcome. Zoned agricultural.  Horses allowed.  Possible subdivision for 2 lots. Seller MAY help with Perk and Probe ex...

I know this may sound absurd, but it is true.Yesterday evening I had an appointment to show a home (that's not the absurd part).  From the exterior, the home did not look too shabby and happened to be located in a fairly nice area with desirable amenities around the neighbourhood.  Upon entering ...

Since the holiday season is fast approaching...Do you have buyers who are receiving a "gift" to use for a down payment?If you know the requirements for properly documenting a gift, it can save everyone from unwanted surprises like Aunt Ethel's fruitcake appearing in your pantry.  Here is what I l...

When was the last time you or someone you knew had a family photo taken?  Where did they have it taken?  In a studio?  Outdoors?  Was it ever in front of their home?I take my own photographs when listing properties and am quite fussy when it comes to things like open toilet seats, blurry images a...

With the recent post about client managment systems, I decided to write about what I do when I meet a client for a listing appointment.  First of all I listen...I think the most important rule of any real estate preofessional is to tune in to the client and tune out all other distractions until t...

Hi everyone,If everything goes as planned, I will be completing my 19th transaction in mid November (after drawing up an agreement of sale for a buyer this past weekend).2015 is my first full year working as a real estate agent.  It has been a long, arduous journey but completely rewarding and I ...

Hi Everyone, Today I am writing in hopes I can stir up some talk and participation in our local Elementary School's first fund raiser of the season!  5K Run and one-mile fun run on Friday October 2, 2015This is a non-timed event START TIME: 5:30pm EDT END TIME: 9:30pm EDT PRICE: $10.00 Race Fee +...

Hi Everyone, This is my first blog as an actual "Rainmaker"  Thank you Praful Thakkar!  He convinced me to take the plunge or should I say, become a "big cloud" and start "raining". Being a real estate agent is one tough but rewarding job.  I am learning that VERY quickly.I have sold quite a few,...