Another Satisfied Homebuyer: Congratulations to the New Owners of 420 East Foxboro Street, Sharon MA   Congratulations to my buyers who closed at the end of May on the purchase of their first home in Sharon MA.  This is one of my favorite stories.   These young buyers, set to be married in the fall, were not really looking for a house.  But the winter weather - or lack thereof - cut back on their ski weekends.  So instead of skiing, they did some casual looking and found a home for sale in Sharon MA that caught their eye. It's quite an unusual home for this area.  It is a Lindahl cedar home, built on a quiet and wooded lot in Sharon MA.  They knew right away that it was THE house for them.  Wanting to make sure they were fully represented, they contacted me to be their buyer agent for t... 06/09/2012

Is your agent working for your interests or theirs? When it comes time to sell your home in Sharon MA or Canton MA, you want to make sure that you have an agent who represents your best interests. Would it surprise you to know that some agents want to represent you and the buyer so they can get both sides of the commission? It is legal in Massachusetts to represent both the seller and the buyer in the same transaction, as long as the agent has permission in writing from both sides. There may be a situation in which an agent is representing a buyer who is interested in one of the agent's listings. What you might not realize is that once you list your house for sale in Sharon MA or Canton MA, some agents will not market your house on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or the internet beca... 05/22/2012

In April of 2012 there were 15 homes that closed within the month for Sharon, MA. This was a increase of 5 units as there were 10 homes that closed in April of 2011. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for April 2012 was $510,420 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for April of 2011 was $339,609 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for April of 2012 was $493,916 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for April of 2011 was $327,890 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in April of 2012 was 172 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in April of 2011 was 125 days.   7 homes went under agreement in Sharon, Massachusetts for the month of April. The average ... 05/02/2012

Patriot's Day in Massachusetts, Boston Marathon and a One Day Tax Deferment Tomorrow is a busy day in Massachusetts. There's a lot to celebrate. First, it's Patriot's Day which commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. The holiday is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies. The Lexington Battle Reenactment and Parade - Lexington Green - 5:30 a.m. The Town of Lexington MA commemorates the first shots of the American Revolution with an early morning reenactment between the town's militia and the British regulars. Crowds of spectators begin to gather in the early hours before the start of the reenactment. Before 5:30 a.m. you will hear the redcoats marching along Battle Road as they approach Lexington Green. In nearby Conc... 04/15/2012

Every job requires specific skills and knowledge to do it well. You may reflect on that statement from the perspective of your own job, or the jobs of people you know. You know that skilled professionals put in hours, months and years learning to do a job well. It may have required advanced education and multiple degrees, too. It always requires thought, analysis and work. Selling a house requires specific knowledge and skills in 3 keys areas:  1. Pricing  2. Marketing  3. Managing the transaction If your house has been on the market for 3 or 4 weeks without an offer, it means one of two things. Either buyers aren't interested in it at the price or condition reflected, or they don't even know it's on the market. Time and again I see houses just sitting on the market with a sign in front... 04/15/2012

Another Nina Rogoff Sale at 58 Knob Hill Street Sharon MA 02067 Nina Rogoff, of RE/MAX Executive Realty represented the buyers at the closing of 58 Knob Hill Street in Sharon MA. This Colonial offers 2,464 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, finished basement (not included in living space) and an attached two car garage. Knob Hill Street is a semi-circular street with two entrances off of Massapoag Avenue. There are about 34 homes in this development, including 6 homes on Mattakesett Circle off of Knob Hill Street. Howard Farm Road connects Knob Hill Street to Mansfield Street. This house closed at $525,000. If you're thinking of selling your home in Sharon MA, call Nina Rogoff, RE/MAX Executive Realty at 781-253-3385 for a Free Market Analysis of your home. Sh... 04/03/2012

In March of 2012 there were 9 homes that closed within the month for Sharon, MA. There were also 11 homes that closed in March of 2011. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for March 2012 was $336,478 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for March of 2011 was $589,833 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for March of 2012 was $327,211 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for March of 2011 was $566,122 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in March of 2012 was 180 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in March of 2011 was 130 days.   15  homes went under agreement in Sharon, Massachusetts for the month of March. The average list price of the homes that... 04/03/2012

FREE Market Analysis of Your Home in Sharon MA  If you are ready to sell your home in Sharon MA, call me for a FREE Market Analysis of Your Home. I'll help you understand the market value of your home. Pricing your home properly makes all the difference in this market. With my marketing plan, you'll find "S-O-L-D" is a 4-letter word you can say out loud! Watch for my March postcard in your mailbox in the coming week and call me at 781-883-3764 to set up a time for your Free Market Analysis.     03/12/2012

Please!! Stop Talking!! Last week I was showing some homes to buyers in Sharon MA.  There were some homes in Sharon MA that were having open houses, so we went to see them. At one open house  the listing agent could just not stop talking!  We came in and she had to give us an overview.  Okay, that was fine....I guess.  Then she followed us from room to room, explaining and commenting.  And there were a number of buyers there....and a fairly small house.  So she stood there in the main room, talking and talking and talking and talking.  I kept thinking Please! Stop talking! I could not think, let alone take in the rooms I was viewing; neither could my buyers.  Everytime we went to comment on something, there she was, talking at us or talking at another buyer.  Eventually, we could not wa... 03/10/2012

In January of 2012 there were 13 homes that closed within the month for Sharon, MA. This was a increase of 3 units as there were 10 homes that closed in January of 2011. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for January 2012 was $392,031 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for January of 2011 was $611,873 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for January of 2012 was $371,038 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for January of 2011 was $589,400 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in January of 2012 was 132 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in January of 2011 was 133 days. 7  homes went under agreement in Sharon, Massachusetts for the month of Janu... 02/07/2012

US Postal Service Increases Stamp Price by One Cent January 22, 2012 The cost of a first-class stamp is increasing by one cent to 45 cents starting tomorrow! This is the United States Postal Service's (USPS) first increase since May 2009. The cost of sending magazines, standard mail and some package services will also increase, but prices for Express Mail and Priority Mail will remain the same. Postcard stamps will increase three cents to .32 cents. The biggest increase is for international mail which will increase by five cents to .85 cents for mail to Mexico and Canada and by seven cents to $1.05 to other countries. The hikes are expected to generate an additional $888 million in revenue according to postal officials, and will hopefully help address the USPS financial crisis. If you h... 01/21/2012

Lake Massapoag: A Sparkling Winter Jewel in Sharon MA                 01/18/2012

Free Market Analysis of Your Home in Sharon MA If you're thinking of selling your home in Sharon MA now is the time to get it ready for the spring market! To get started, give me a call at 781-883-3764 for a free market analysis of your home. I'll give you the information you need to understand your home's value in today's market. I grew up in Sharon, and live and work here now. I know the Sharon MA real estate market and have the expertise to market your home to reach the broadest number of buyers. Below is a picture of my January direct mail marketing postcard sent to all single family homes in Sharon MA. When you put me to work for you, you'll be putting my marketing expertise to work, too! For more information on the Sharon MA real estate market, read my blog at www.livesharon.com R... 01/16/2012

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon MA has a lot of winter activities in January for all age groups. Here's a list of what's happening there. Unless otherwise noted, advanced registration is required. Register by phone: 781-784-5691 or by mailing the program registration form to Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill Street, Sharon MA 02067. Thursday, January 12 - Kitchen Science: Chemical Reactions - Ages 6-11 - 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Use items from a typical kitchen to help understand scientific methods. $9/members, $12/nonmembers.  Tuesday, January 17 - Homeschoolers: Changes in Nature: Alive, Awake, Alert & Enthusiastic! - Ages 5-11 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Winter-Spring 2012 Homeschool class will focus on the many changes that occur in nature during the winter and s... 01/15/2012

Sharon, Mass. Real Estate- Market Report-2010 compared to 2011! In  2011 there were 165 homes that closed within the year for Sharon, MA. This is a increase of 16 units as there were 149 homes that closed in Sharon for 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for 2011 was $464,478 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for 2010 was $448,089 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for 2011 was $451,541 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for 2010 was $432,467 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon for 2011 was 106 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon for 2010 was 92 days. Thinking of selling your home in Sharon or other Norfolk County towns. Call or emai... 01/06/2012

 In December of 2011 there were 14 homes that closed within the month for Sharon, MA. This was a increase of 2 units as there were 12 homes that closed in December of 2010. The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for December 2011 was $483,950 The Average list price for the homes that closed in Sharon for December of 2010 was $388,508 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for December of 2011 was $477,643 The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Sharon for December of 2010 was $383,638 The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in December of 2011 was 104 days. The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Sharon in December of 2010 was 155 days.   4  homes went under agreement in Sharon, Massachusetts for the mo... 01/04/2012

2011 Real Estate Market Statistics for Sharon MA The market value of single family homes in Sharon MA has stayed fairly stable since 2010. While there was a 10% increase in the total number of single family homes sold, the average sales price only increased by 4%. The overall absorption rate is 7 months. This is the amount of time it would take to sell the current inventory of homes if no new homes came on the market. In a future post, I will discuss the absorption rate in different price categories. Important information to know for sellers. The largest number of homes sold in Sharon MA continues be in the $300,000 price range. This year, there was a significant increase in the number of homes sold in the $100Ks, $500Ks, $700Ks, and $800Ks, and a significant decrease in the number of ... 12/31/2011

You're Wasting Your Time If You're Not Pre-approved Last night I happened to catch part of an HGTV episode about first time homebuyers. In this particular episode, the young buyer was confidently saying that he was going to start looking for a condominium to buy and when he found what he liked he would go to a bank and get pre-approved. (Screech!!) This is where the brakes get applied! Let's rewind and fill in what his agent should have explained up front: 1. If you're not pre-approved you won't have any idea how much money you will be able to borrow. How will you know the price range of homes you can consider? 2. When you find your home and submit an offer, the listing agent will tell you, "The seller cannot respond to your offer without a pre-approval." A homeowner is not going to ent... 12/28/2011

Get Ready For the Spring Real Estate Market NOW! Once the winter solstice (December 22) has passed, and the holidays are over, it's time to focus on getting your home ready to sell in the spring market in Sharon MA and Canton MA. In our local real estate market, "spring" starts as early as February! One of the services that I provide my clients is a room-by-room list of suggestions of what they can do to prepare their home to attract the most buyers. These suggestions focus on how you can best highlight your home's space and features. When you prepare your home for sale in Sharon MA and Canton MA properly, you are making it easier for buyers to see the value of your home An important idea to keep in mind once you decide to sell your home, is that your home now becomes a "product". Buyer... 12/26/2011

You'll be tapping your toes and singing to this great Chanukah music sung by the Yeshiva University a cappella group to Taio Cruz's "Dynamite".   Happy Chanukah, to those who celebrate it! Click below for more posts: "What in the World is a Dreidel?" It's Time to Light the Lights! 12/21/2011