All over the Berkshires these days it's not uncommon to hear people ask, "Why do I need a real estate agent? I can find everything I need on the internet." And the truth is you really can find lots of information about available Berkshire listings on multiple sites across the internet but there are a lot of things you won't find.
First, you won't find the valued advice and support of a real estate agent who has likely worked in the area for a good number of years - a real estate agent who knows the personality of each community, who knows the sales records, who knows the people you need to know in order to get the best possible home for your needs. Your real estate agent has access to all the listings in the Berkshires (even the ones that sellers ask us not to advertize) and can make sure you've seen absolutely everything that might be out there.
In addition, negotiating agreements is a complicated bit of work and it becomes much harder to do without an intermediary who can act as a buffer and can provide hard data to support your bid. Having a real estate agent on your team increases the odds that you will get a really good property at a really fair price.
Want to know more about what a good Berkshire real estate agent can do for you? (And, believe me, there's a lot.) Give our office a call at 413-232-4253.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
NEW REAL ESTATE TOOL
Those of you who follow our print advertising may have noticed we've been using a funny looking "bar code" in our ads. It's called a QR Code and it's a really great tool for getting quick access to our website on your smart phone.
In order to use it you have to download a QR reader app (just search QR reader in your app store.) Then, when you see the square bar code in our ads or in our office window or anywhere else you just scan it and the app will take you directly to our website. Some QR readers will store the URL so you can just click on the link for direct access to the Stone House website in the future.
I see these QR Codes being used in lots of magazines and publications by a wide range of advertisers so if you download the app I'm sure it won't go unused.
In order to use it you have to download a QR reader app (just search QR reader in your app store.) Then, when you see the square bar code in our ads or in our office window or anywhere else you just scan it and the app will take you directly to our website. Some QR readers will store the URL so you can just click on the link for direct access to the Stone House website in the future.
I see these QR Codes being used in lots of magazines and publications by a wide range of advertisers so if you download the app I'm sure it won't go unused.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Great Start to the New Year
I am happy to report that already in 2011 our Berkshire Realtor colleagues have successfully negotiated 2 purchase and sales agreements for homes listed at over $1,000,000. What a great way to start a new year!!!
Hopefully, buyers are recognizing the opportunity that exists in this market to buy a home at a very fair price and take advantage of the really excellent mortgage rates that are still out there (see earlier post below.)
Happy New Year from everyone at Stone House Properties, LLC
Hopefully, buyers are recognizing the opportunity that exists in this market to buy a home at a very fair price and take advantage of the really excellent mortgage rates that are still out there (see earlier post below.)
Happy New Year from everyone at Stone House Properties, LLC
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