Carmela Jacobs has what it takes to match you with your buyers in today's marketplace.  Carmela's mission is not only to SELL your home--QUICKLY--but also to do what's best for your bottom line; that means selling your home for MORE.  Location is important but to get top dollar for your home, pricing it right, professional salesmanship and aggressive marketing is required. When experience matters, take advantage of Carmela's' 23+ years of working knowledge in the Lending and Real Estate industry. Having earned referrals and trust from her clients, Carmela credits her success to mutual respect, staying on top of the latest real estate trends, innovative marketing campaigns, and technology. In addition to her knowledge and understanding of the local market, Carmela maintains a strong nati... 08/24/2013

With all the White House receptions he hosted, President Franklin D. Roosevelt eventually got tired of flashing his big smile and saying all the usual pleasantries.  One evening, he decided to find out if anybody was really listening to what he was saying. As each person came up to him he extended his hand, he flashed that big smile and said, " I murdered my grandmother this morning." People automatically replied with comments like "Oh, how lovely!" or "Just continue your great work."   One foreign diplomat who turned out to be listening; after thinking about replied, "I'm sure she must have deserved it Mr. President." Listening is an immensely important skill that is too often overlooked. We forget that it’s a crucial part of any successful relationship, whether personal or profession... 03/28/2013