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Home Buying
Save Money, Stress & The Western MA Enviornment…live closer to work!
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Live Close to Where You Work! As we become ever more concious of being "green" or "eco-friendly" many of us are trying to shorten our commute. I, for one, moved closer to where I work years ago and have regained so many hours each week as well as saving gas and the environment! Moving closer to where you work can reduce your spending, your stress level and your impact on the environment….everyone wins! If you are like me and want to move closer to your job in Western Massachusetts then I can help!
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Resolutions are for Sissies
Resolutions are for Sissies….Action is where it’s at!
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This New Year’s Eve, throw out the Resolution and get on board with ACTION!
Every year we question each other, “Have any resolutions?”. Well…I say resolutions are for sissies and the real stuff gets done when we get off our duffs and leap into action.
I wouldn’t tell you that action is where it is at unless I had an action plan myself. So, I will go first…feel free to share yours with me, also!
• I have already started to get my “files” in order and onto the cloud so that I can be more efficient in more places.
• I love all things online, but I have begun to send good ole fashioned snail mail style notes. If you didn’t get one from me and want one, let me know!
• Real Estate is stressful. I bet your career is, too. About three months ago I began a regular work out regime that is helping me to feel better, look better and reduce my stress!
• I have a new mantra. I want to share it with you: “Any day that I have more than I need, in any way, is a day of abundance.” As a single mom, sometimes I worry about making ends meet, but I do it. I will continue to say this mantra (over and over and over) and want you to remind me if you see me worrying.
Of course, I am also poised to put into action a fabulous marketing plan to get your home sold or light up my negotiating skills to help you buy a home. Maybe it is holiday nostalgia, but I am on an action plan to make 2012 the most outstanding year, yet. Anyone care to join me? After all, ACTION is where it is at and resolutions are for sissies!
Happy New Year from your favorite Western Massachusetts REALTOR,
Lesley
Ten Reasons Why You Should Hire Lesley Lambert, REALTOR in Western Massachusetts
Selling Your Western MA Home During The Holidays
Many Western Massachusetts home owners ask this question at this time of year, “Should I sell my home during the holidays?”.
I hosted a poll on Facebook to get answers from the crowd as to whether they would sell their home during the holidays and also, whether they preferred simple or elaborate holiday decorations.
The answers were split as to whether they would or would not sell, but the decorations question was a resounding, SIMPLE!
My co-host Nick and I discussed the process of selling your home during the holidays on the most recent edition of TREW (The Real Estate Wrapup):
REALTOR.ORG has a wonderful Field Guide to Selling or Buying a Home During the Holidays with some extensive links to review if you are weighing this option.
Here are my pros and cons to selling your Western Massachusetts home during the holidays:
Pros:
buyers that are looking are motivated
less inventory
Buying is emotional , what better time of year to make people feel special in the home?Cons:
entertaining schedules and showing schedules
Crowded decor
Snow/rain
If you are looking for some unique decorating ideas for your mantel or staircase there are some wonderful ideas to be found. I really liked the mantel decorations on this site and thought the staircase ideas offered in this video were unique.
Thank you to Marlene Goldstein, Kathy Rocco, Lisa Oden, Christine Pilch Mancini and Diane Guercio for their input to my Facebook poll…you ladies rock!
