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Starting off the day with the words “Western MA Short Sale Approved”!

Getting a home sold in Western MA using a short sale can be a very time consuming and difficult thing, but with the right team in place, it can be done!

Post by Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural.

This morning I had a message from my short sale attorney’s office to tell me that another one of my short sale listings is approved for sale. This is great news for everyone involved: the seller will walk away with no debt and even a bit of money to secure an apartment, the buyer will get an affordable home to build equity, the neighbors get a revitalized home in their neighborhood which improves the home values and I get to know that I was able to help another person avoid foreclosure (yes, and a commission check, but that is secondary to me).

If you know someone who owes more than their Western Massachusetts home is worth and needs to make a move, let me know- I can help.  I have a decade of short sale experience and I have the right team in place to make sure the sale gets done properly with full protections to the seller.short sale in Western MA

Did you know that depending on your type of mortgage, if you work with an inexperienced agent and get your home listed before working with your lender that you could forfeit thousands of dollars in relocation funding?  That’s right…certain lenders will give you relocation money at the closing of your short sale, but ONLY if you work in the right order.  Working with an agent that isn’t well versed in how short sales work could actually cost you money.

Did you also know that hiring me to work as your short sale agent costs you, the homeowner, nothing?  That’s right, all fees due to the short sale team of realtor and attorney are paid through the lender’s short sale package.

There is a lot to know about short sales…why not call the area expert?

Lesley Lambert, Short Sale Expert in Western MA at Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

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Is Your Western MA Home a Smart Home?

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I ran into this system today, the Smart home by SmartThings.

You can set up your house to run via voice commands or your smartphone.  Want to make sure the space heater or window a/c are on before you get home?  Use your phone to set it.

Want to know when the kids come and go or be able to turn on a light?

The starter kit is less than $300 on Amazon. 

I am very interested in this…might have to invest in it to bring my home up to the proper level of “geekiness” for this real estate geek girl.

Do you have this system?  Does it work for you?smartthings

If you are looking to buy a home in Western Massachusetts,I would love to help you in your Western MA home search!  You can reach me anytime: Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611.

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Lesley Lambert Announced as Park Square Realty’s Company Leader for Most Transactions in 2013

I had no idea, but it turns out I was the lead...
I had no idea, but it turns out I was the leader in number of homes sold at Park Square Realty for 2013! (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

Last week Park Square Realty had their company awards breakfast.

This is always a nice morning and Ted Cassell and Barry Boccasille go out of their way to find ways to make the meeting unique and fun.

As the accolades were delivered and awards were handed out, I received my first award for total production and for being a member of Platinum club, reserved for the top agents at Park Square Realty.

I thought that was all that was in store for me so when my name was called out as the Company Leader for Most Transactions, I was floored!  I had no idea that I had reached that achievement and I accepted my award with a real sense of surprise and pride.

You see, I don’t keep score on my transactions.  I like being a top producer and I work hard to stay at the top, but that isn’t what is most important to me.  Most important to me is how many people I can help.

I focus on the people I am helping and on thanking and sharing appreciation with those that have trusted me enough to work with me in the past or to send me their friends and family to help.  So, it is such a point of pride to know that while doing that in 2013, I managed to reach a new personal record.

Organized my awards today :)

I look forward to new achievements and honors as I move through 2014, but what I really look forward to the most is discovering who I can help next!

If you are looking for a hard-working, caring real estate professional in Western Massachusetts, then I would love a chance to meet with you!

Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

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Short Sale Success – Seller Testimonial on Working with Short Sale Specialist, Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty

Should I Short Sale My Home?I could tell you all about how hard I have worked to become knowledgeable and capable in the successful handling of a short sale in Western Massachusetts.

I could tell you, but you might not believe me.  You might think that I am simply using sale pitch or hubris to try to gain clients. 

Instead, I will tell you the story of my most recent short sale and then I will let my client tell you what she thought about the experience of working with me on her Western MA short sale.

My client, Kathy, lived in a Cape home in Westfield, MA.  She shared with her neighbor that she and her husband were divorcing and needed to sell the house, but were concerned because they were pretty sure they owed more on the home that it was currently worth.  The neighbor happened to be a friend of mine and she put the two of us together.

Instantly I could see that this sale would require not only kid gloves because of the high emotions (understandably) in place, but also would need persistence because it would certainly be a short sale and there were two lenders involved.  I worked with Kathy and her husband to put the right team of attorney and paralegals in place to help us navigate the short sale and we put the house on the market.

That was February 2013.  We got a very reasonable offer almost right away and by March 2013 we had the home under contract.  Now the short sale fun would begin….

Short sales always take longer than a traditional sale.  A traditional sale should take 45-60 days to complete.  Short sales in Western MA are usually about double that.  The buyers were ready to wait and the sellers understood the timeline and we began the seemingly endless paperwork.

Months ticked by….six months went by….nine months went by.  Finally in January of 2014 (after quite a few last minute problems) we were able to close on this Westfield, MA short sale.

This one was quite a bit longer than usual, but everyone hung in there and worked towards the sale of this short sale in Westfield, MA and we made it work!

Recently, I had a lovely handwritten testimonial note come to my office from Kathy.  This is what she had to say about working with me:

Westfield, MA Short Sale Testimonial on working with Lesley Lambert, Park Square Realty

“I had the longest short sale in history and every step of the way, Lesley was right beside me – always keeping in touch and giving me words of wisdom!  Lesley was really a blessing to find during a pretty emotional time in my life.  I’m so happy to call her my friend now as well as my real estate professional.  I look forward to working with her soon on my next purchase!”  – Kathy Jachym

 

 

 

It is an honor and privilege to work in a field where I am able to provide assistance in times of need.   I work tirelessly on all of my sales, whether they are a short sale or not, and am tenacious and determined to help my client’s reach their desired goals (I guess I couldn’t resist the urge to tell you after all!).

If you have a home to sell in Western MA, I would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your options.

Lesley Lambert, Short Sale Specialist and Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

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Wanted: Homes to Sell in Western MA!

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I bet you think that this time of year is not a good time to put your home for sale in Western Massachusetts.

Most people think that spring is the best time to sell a home, which isn’t necessarily the case.  We are experiencing a lot of home buyer activity here in Western MA right now, but many of those that are looking to buy a new home are not able to find what they are looking for due to lack of inventory.

If you or someone you know are considering selling your home, it might be in your benefit to explore putting your Western MA home for sale right now.

I would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your options and show you the local real estate market.  It doesn’t hurt to know your options and I am here to help.

You can reach me however is best for you:

Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty. 

Call or text:  413-575-3611

Email: realestate.lesleylambert@gmail.com

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