Fire Prevention Tips
Ten things you can do to prevent a house fire in six scenarios A free burning fire can double in size every 60 seconds. Help your family to recognize some of the most common ways that fires can start. Unattended cooking on your stove top. Do not leave the kitchen with food cooking on your […]
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
Okay, the house is SOLD! You have made it through attorney review, the buyers have applied for their mortgage and they have hired an inspector. Here are some home inspection tips for sellers – what can you do now and what repairs might be needed after home inspection? I advise that you NOT be at […]
Top Projects for Best Return on Investment
Happy New Year! Here at Basking-Ridge-Real-Estate, we hope you had an amazing break and some fun celebrations. Did the flu skip over your home? We weren’t that lucky, but everyone seems to be feeling better now, and we are happy to still have some of the kids home for the remainder of their winter break. […]
Top Three Pitfalls of a(n) (Un)successful Listing
Many home owners are in the planning stages for a Spring, 2020 listing. There are many things to consider in order to make that experience a positive one; these three stand out as things that you, as a seller, can control: price emotions presentation The market has been strong and inventory has been low, therefore […]
Twelve Common Inspection issues – tips for sellers
Okay, the house is SOLD! You have made it through attorney review, the buyers have applied for their mortgage and they have hired an inspector. What do you do now? I advise that you NOT be at home during the inspection. You might think you can help, but you really can’t. The inspector has seen […]
Videos = S.E.O. = Better Marketing for YOUR Property
“Do video”, they said. And I said, “no way, not me”. “Do video”, they said. And I said, “no way, not me”. “Do video, it’s good for your clients”, they said. And I said, “Tell me more”. Do you know who owns You Tube? GOOGLE! Google owns You Tube. Do you know how 90% of […]
Introducing A Minute with Jen
Yesterday I sent this video to my clients; but the information I will be sharing is not limited to things that will only be of interest to that group of superstars! So I will also be posting these videos here on my blog. If you are interested in receiving this video series in your email […]
October is Fire Safety Month
Thank you, Carl Blanchard, Deputy Chief from the Liberty Corner Fire Company, for stopping by the office today to share some tips for Fire Safety Month! To recap: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Include a carbon monoxide alarm as well and place them near natural gas appliances. Furnaces, hot water heaters, […]
5 Reasons You Should Know the Value of Your Home
Do you know the value of your property? There are several reasons you might need to know, five of the most common are listed below the video. Five reasons you might need to know the value of your home: You are planning a move You are considering a renovation You are wondering if it makes […]
Top 10 Recommendations for Enhancing the Value of your Home
When I am called to discuss a marketing proposal for the sale of a house one of the services I provide is a list of potential buyer objections and a corresponding list of enhancements that might mitigate those objections. These recommendations might look like the follownig: Offer a home warranty – given the age of […]