Bruce Parker's (bestschool) Blog

Did you know buyer rebates are now allowed by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission? Would you like to attend a class on how they work? Please call Bruce Parker 732 266-3366 for more information. The real estate commission has just a few rules. Buyer Rebate ProgramDid you know that the N.J. Real ...

Continuing Education for Real Estate Agents in New Jersey starts 7/1/2011. The Real Estate Commission has added continuing education requirements for real estate agents in New Jersey. Our school is in the process of creating some course structures. Please let us know what classes you might want t...

Due to overwhelming response we have scheduled two more short sale classes. Wednesday 11/28 from 11-2pm and then again Thursday 11/29 from 7-10pm. If anyone from NJ is interested we still have a few more seats left. Please call 732 266-3366 for more info. The class is great! I will fill everyone ...

Next week we are offering two sessions of our most popular class. Take a look at info on www.bestagent.bizThe class deals with how to manage a short sale and how to make short sales and the bad market part of your marketing. The class runs for 3 hours at our Old Bridge location. Materials and for...

I hope everyone has a great holiday. We have all been working very hard this year. The market is full of challanges and opportunities. A day or two off helps recharge our energy levels. In New Jersey our Realtor's Convention is in just two weeks. I wonder if Active Rain will be there? If not,mayb...

We had a great turnout at our short sale and foreclosure class. There is so much to learn and in order to keep moving we have to adjust to the market. Seems like every day there is more bad news. Well do not just sit there do something about it. Short sale management is crucial to making money in...

I was driving on the NJ turnpike and got pulled over for maybe going just a little too fast. The nice State Police man said show me your license. To my dread I had left my license home. So I smiled and sheepishly looked up at the officer and said,"Sorry I can not find my driver's license. Can I s...

Rutgers Village - Edgebrook     What a pretty area. Homes built in 1952-53 Walking distance to the Raritan River and Farrington Lake. Only one way in and one way out so traffic is low. Woodrow Wilson School right on Tunison Rd. I went ther in 1957-1964. What a great place to grow up. My Dad walke...

Well another birthday in our office. Ken Lorenzo a member of active rain is having his special day today. What does an office manager do on his birthday? Work I hope. Please contact him and say hello.  My favorite is a chocolate 7 layer cake. So that is what I will get him.

340 Homes on the market in Old Bridge (single family).In 2006 473 single family homes closed system wide. Thats a nine month supply!