Lesley Lambert

Dec 18 2013

The BEST Testimonial video ever! My buyer client made me teary with this one.

I met Roy and Jen quite awhile ago to show them a house.

We hit it off right away and had some fun with the difficulty of getting inside the house. They had a great sense of humor and were very excited about the prospect of moving from renting to owning their own home.

Upon sending them for a pre-approval for a mortgage we discovered that they didn’t qualify for a loan. Not because of bad credit, but rather because of NO credit. The mortgage officer, Joni Miller with First Niagra Bank, did some credit counseling with them and I stayed in touch over the course of time. After some time Joni checked their credit and was thrilled to tell them that they were well qualified to purchase.

Off we went on our shopping adventures, looking at homes for sale in Westfield and Southwick. Along the way they chose a ranch in Southwick and we began the buying process.

Of course, there were hiccups along the way (what real estate transaction doesn’t have some?) and Roy and Jen worked with Joni, myself and their attorney, Tracie Kester to get them resolved.

Today, I am thrilled to be celebrating the closing on

their first home!

Roy was kind enough to give me a video testimonial to share with you. It is less than a minute long and I really hope you will watch the whole thing because I think his emotions are so plain and I am really proud of what he had to say.

Roy, may you and Jen have many years of happiness in your new home and I can’t wait to be invited over to see how it all turned out!

I wouldn’t be able to share a happy ending like this without the teamwork of a lot of people. I want to take this opportunity to thank my manager, Barry Boccasile, the buyer’s attorney Tracie Kester and the lender, Joni Miller. It took all of our hard work to get to this day and Roy isn’t the only one that appreciates you!

Dec 17 2013

Top 25 Most Expensive Homes in Southwick, MA 01077

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Dec 17 2013

Why I like working on short sales in Western Massachusetts by Lesley Lambert, Short Sale Specialist

It is unfortunate that short sales are still a part of our day to day life in Western Massachusetts real estate, but a fact that cannot be denied.

Working on short sales is difficult for a number of reasons:

– the emotions of the seller are exposed and high
– the homes usually need work and/or have been abandoned
– the negotiations have added levels of legality
– the process takes much longer
– many cooperating agents (representing buyers) do not have a lot of short sale experience
– the buyers don’t always understand the process
– the entire process can take six times (or more) longer than a traditional sale

All that being said, I actually enjoy helping sellers sell their home via short sale in Western MA.

When people are in a tough spot they need a helping hand and they need someone they can trust. I try to be that person. When people are afraid or confused, they need guidance and patience and lots of empathy. I try to provide all of that. When people are experiencing the kind of financial hardships that lead up to pre-foreclosure, they need someone who understands their options, who can connect them with a team of legal and financial professionals and they need help. I give them all of that.

I do it for a number of reasons. I do it because I was once in their shoes. I do it because it is the kind thing to do. I do it because it helps in many ways: it helps them move on without going through foreclosure, it helps the neighborhood, it helps the lenders and it helps my community as a whole. I do it because I can and because I should.

Here is a video I took upon the closing of my last short sale in Westfield, MA

If you are in Massachusetts and need help with short sale advice, I am only a call 413-575-3611 or a click away. Please do not hesitate to reach out. I am here.

Dec 16 2013

Raised Ranch home for sale in Westfield, MA 01085 by Westfield REALTOR, Lesley Lambert

This home features a lovely open floor plan with gorgeous views and a fabulous fenced yard. Beautifully maintained and potential for a 4th bdrm on the lower level. Unwind in the soaking tub, relax by a cozy fire and in summer enjoy the wrap around deck overlooking Westfield.

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