Western Mass Homes Lesley Lambert

Home Buying

When not acting as your Western MA REALTOR…


I love to dance.

I have been dancing since I was two years old and started competitive dance when I was about nine. I haven’t left that high energy competitive circle, to date.

I nourish my need to dance by teaching at the school where I competed for so many years, New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT.

It is amazing to me to consider that I have been on staff there since 1986, but it is totally true. I teach dancers age 4 and up from beginner to high level competitive dancers and am the Director of “The Kids Cabaret”, which is the musical theater department at the school.

My daughters both dance and sing with the competitive teams at New England Dance Centers making it now a generational passion (and multiplying my joy). I am so proud of the amazing students that I have had a hand in turning out from NEDC. Performers who have gone on to professional careers on Broadway and in movies and television. Dancers who have graduated and pursued their training at college or ballet schools. Students who don’t dance anymore, but carry the life lessons and song in their heart forevermore.

I am a full time real estate agent, that is my career and I love the satisfaction of helping my clients with the biggest purchase and sales of their lives. As fulfilling as that is, dance nourishes my spirit in a different way. Other people go to the gym, to therapists or dinner with friends. My part time evenings at the dance studio fulfills all of those needs while allowing my daughters and I to share time and joy in a combined interest and allowing me to keep passing my love of dance on to the next generation(s).

How many people can claim that they have hired a Dancing REALTOR? Heck, challenge me, I will tap dance for your business!

Edited October 8th to add the much requested video proof below:

Colonial Homes for sale in Westfield, MA 01085

Welcome to Map Mondays! Each week I will create and highlight a Google map featuring homes for sale from different towns or in different niches. Today’s map is Colonial homes for sale in Westfield, MA.

Are you a homebuyer looking for a home in Westfield, MA with four or more bedrooms? This map shows Colonial homes for sale Westfield, MA, 01085.

Finding the right home is an important process and I love to help. I host a series of videos on real estate. To see the videos visit my YouTube Channel.

If the search shown above doesn’t fit your needs, I can help you to get the information you need. Please don’t hesitate to ask, I am here to help! You can call me at 413-575-3611 or use the interactive card below to reach me via social networks, email and more!

Does Your Western MA REALTOR do this? 5 Facebook Marketing Tips to Sell Your Home

Did you know that Facebook statistics show they have:

* More than 500 million active users
* 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day
* Average user has 130 friends
* People spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook

Perhaps you are even one of these growing numbers!

With this information at hand, doesn’t it make sense that you would want your home for sale presented to this vast audience/pool of prospective buyers?

With that in mind, I have techniques that I use to market the houses I represent for sale in Western MA on Facebook.

#1- My Fanpage has a tab that features my listings

#2- Every home gets a unique web site that has photos, videos, descriptions, open house dates, maps, area information and much more which is posted to my Facebook Fanpage wall

#3- Every property web page has a “Like” button on it. When clicked the property’s web page is pushed through to the users Facebook wall and seen by all of their friends in the newsfeed, allowing more exposure.

#4- Every property’s web page also has a “Share It” option (shown in the picture above) which allows the reader to send the listing to a number of places, including Facebook.

#5- My profile has a tab that features my current listings allowing people who are my friends, but not necessarily subscribers to my real estate fanpage access to view your property.

To meet with me to discuss my innovative internet based marketing plan you can call 413.575.3611 or reach out with this card:

Check out my new Real Estate Video Page!

I have created a page that will keep you updated and entertained with my real estate videos. There are how to videos for first time home buyers, advice for selling your Western MA home videos, homes for sale in Western MA videos, local Western MA attraction videos, and other bits of my life, too!

Stop by and visit the video page and let me know if there is a topic or question that you would like me to answer in a video. What do you want to know?

Top Ten Reasons Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy a Western MA home!

“Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership.” says The Wall Street Journal

Ok, we have all been on a crazy roller coaster of a ride with the real estate market over the last few years. It has affected each and every one of us in some way and we sat back and licked our wounds for awhile.
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National media is still on a rant about the market and the negative chatter really does affect the market and consumer confidence. This drives me a bit nutty as it is well agreed that real estate is LOCAL and NATIONAL news often has very little in common with real estate here in Western Massachusetts.

I am glad to see a bit of a backlash from some media against the constant negative talk and wanted to take a moment to to thank The Wall Street Journal for their good news advice to buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal’s article last week, 10 Reasons to Buy a Home, Brett Arends explains why owning a home is a good thing. Here are the ten reasons that Brett gave (follow the link to the full story for his explanations).

1. You can get a good deal.

2. Mortgages are cheap.

3. You’ll save on taxes.

4. It’ll be yours.

5. You’ll get a better home.

6. It offers some inflation protection.

7. It’s risk capital.

8. It’s forced savings.

9. There is a lot to choose from.

10. Sooner or later, the market will clear.

If you agree with The Wall Street Journal (and little ole me) then give me a call and we will begin the hunt to find your next Western Massachusetts home!

photo courtesy of Patty Lagera from flickr