Connecticut Shoreline Real Estate

I was just out to a property that recently came off the market.  In an attempt to possibly get the listing I decided I was going to be very bold and knock on the door.Anyone who has gone "door knocking" can relate to the feeling of relief you get when there are no cars in the driveway and no ligh...

Did you ever find yourself writing the name of a potential client on the back of one of your business cards?  Or how about the back of napkin?  Come on you've done it.How did that feel when you could'nt find it?Well imagine having years of client information, all of the email message sent to and ...

As you've probably been told or have seen for yourself, it's a good idea to get yourself into the habit of logging all of your clients and their data into some type of system.  Then, each time you send a communication to them you should update the list with what type of communication and when you...

This is what he said:"Hello George, my name is Not TooBright you came recommended to me by SomeOne ThatHatesYou.  I need to sell my house because I can't keep paying the mortgage and I owe too many people too much money and if I don't do something soon then I will have to move into an apartment w...

It doesn't matter what side you are one.  The seller or the buyer we all know where most deals fall through.  It's the inspection. "Everything was going great until we found out that there was moisture in the walls on the second floor." "I thought the deal was done until the inspector said she fo...

How do you find out what your home is worth?Are you priced too high?  Will you "leave money on the table?"Why didn't one neighbor's house sell but the one down the road did?Why do they keep lowering their prices like that?These are all good questions and the answers can be hard to find.  If you a...

Whether you are a first-time or a repeat homebuyer, start with what are you looking for in your new home and/or community. Begin by making a list of the minimum requirements for your new home/community along with a "wish list". Minimum requirements are things that a house must have for you to con...

A buyer needs to select a geographic area that is suitable for their individual lifestyle. Today lifestyles are the key determinant to making an informed home buying decision.The purchaser should determine what is a reasonable commute to work and what the means of transportation will be...via int...

According to a popular web site that provides estimated home values, the price of homes has shown a decline on a year to year basis.  According to the sit, this is a first in many years that this has happened.The measurement takes into consideration the value of homes in a specific area as well a...

The best place to start your search when you have selected a city or town is at their website.  Most cities and town offer a great deal of information as well as helpful links to get you started.You can also find tax rates and recreational activities.Phone: (203) 245-6781 x 229Best Regards,George