Satellite image of tornado path from Westfield, MA to Sturbridge, MA

The REALTOR Association of Pioneer Valley’s members are working to help their clients, friends, families and neighbors who were impacted by the tornadoes. The Facebook Page dedicated to tornado relief is here.

At present we are working to compile a list of vacant homes and apartments that we can share with the displaced families. If you have a property that you would be willing to rent while homes are rebuilt, please reach out to me either by email (use the green contact button to the left of this post) or by phone: 413-485-7380. I am also in contact with several attorneys who are willing to donate legal services in these situations.

If you are another real estate professional who has vacant listings that may be willing to do a temporary rental, please let me know, also.

Finally, will you share this post on your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or email? The more people who know what the need is, the better!

I will continue to report how our Western MA community can help as more becomes organized. Thank you in advance for your help!

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Comprised of the following streets: Ridgecrest, Oakcrest, Oak, Pineridge, Troy, Bigwood, Blueberry, Kelly, Gary, Fawn, Lady Slipper, Wildflower, Cardinal, Mallard, Quail Hollow, Munger Hill, Raymond, Norwood, Whispering Wind and Camelot.

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Westfield, MA Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Agawam, MA Homes for Sale West Springfield, MA Homes for Sale Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale What is your home worth? Homes Close to Where You Work Lesley Lambert Park Square Realty 4135753611 realestate.lesleylambert@gmail.com

Are you a homeowner in Ridgecrest, MA that is considering selling their home? Are you a homebuyer considering purchasing a home in Ridgecrest, Westfield, MA? The following is some market reports on home sales in Ridgecrest:
RIDGECREST SALES FOR 2011:

Ridgecrest, Westfield MA Real Estate Market Report September 2011

Report showing area statistics for Ridgecrest area of Westfield:

This map and graph will show you the location of the homes that have sold over the last year:

If you would like more information or some real estate assistance, please call me, Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty at 413-485-7380.

~all information and statistics taken from mlspin or rpr

June 1, 2011 6:30-7:30 pm

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Join Lesley Lambert, REALTOR with Park Square Realty along with Attorney Nyles Courchesne and Sonny Drenen, Accountant to learn all of the steps and implications involved in selling your home with a short sale.

Location: Park Square Realty 44 Elm Street, Westfield, MA

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Being in a distressed home situation is difficult, but with the right team, you can succeed in a short sale and move on with your life.

If you are a real estate professional who wants to learn more about this process, you are encouraged to attend, also.

Cost: FREE
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Based on Park Square Realty’s Showdesk Tracking, during the same 3 month period from 2010 and 2011:

2011 showed 22 more pending sales (+ 61.1% increase).

This year, we had 262 fewer recorded showings on Park Square listings (40.4% decrease).. This means that we are experiencing less showings yet more sales.

The average Sale Price of a home represented by Park Square Realty in Western Massachusetts is up from $153,750 (in 2010) to $ 192,927 (in 2011) which is a 25.5% increase.

WHAT DOES ALL THIS TELL US?

Things are getting better in the Western MA real estate market!

- More Park Square Listings are selling… (great sign)

- Less Showings yet More Sales – this means buyers are buying quicker… (great sign)

- Average Sale Price is up 25.5%… (great sign)

This also means that it’s a really great time to put your house on the market (inventory is down and buyers are buying).

There is a basic SUPPLY & DEMAND issue… Less Supply = More Demand and the home sellers that move fast will be the ones to capture the market.

If you are thinking of selling your Western MA home, I hope you will give me an opportunity to interview for the job.

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QR Codes (Quick Read) are dimensional bar codes that can be scanned with a smart phone and enable print materials to go mobile on your mobile browser.

REALTORS can use this in a number of inventive ways and the best part is they are FREE and easy to implement and trackable!

Be sure to register for my power lunch and learn session at the Greater New Haven Association of Realtors.

Would you like me to speak about QR Codes or other social media marketing for REALTORS? Contact me through the green contact button to the left.

To prospective clients of Lesley Lambert,

My parents were referred to Lesley from another agent around the summer of 2010. She gave a great first impression with a professional, courteous, and respectful personality. Lesley displayed a good deal of patience as my folks tried to make important decisions regarding the sale of their house.

She offered expert advice on pricing, market conditions, and aspects of the sale that aided in their efforts to find a buyer for their home in Westfield, MA. Chief among Lesley’s qualifications is her affinity for “new media.” Lesley is clearly ahead of the curve in utilizing all forms of advertizing and promoting her properties. If all the Park Square realtors are as market savvy as Lesley, there’s no wonder why her office is a sales leader in the region.

Lesley was never pushy or tried to steer us in a certain direction, even after we found a buyer and entered the dreaded negotiation process. While some people may want their listing agent to take a more active role in this phase, we were quite pleased that she took a step back during that process and let us come to a final decision on our own.

Having gone through some frustrating experiences in the past with agents’ communication and availability, this was of particular concern. But we never had a problem reaching her via phone or e-mail, and was always quick to respond to our requests. She takes a genuine interest her clients’ requests.

My parents and I really don’t have a single negative thing to say when it comes to our entire experience working with Lesley Lambert. We would recommend anyone serious about buying or selling a home in this region consider using her services.

Regards,
Brian J. Trudeau

If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Westfield area of Western MA who has these qualities, please get in touch! I love to help families in Western MA with their real estate needs….413-575-3611.