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Taste of Medford
Taste of Medford
EXIT Realty JP Rothermel is delighted to participate as a Business Expo participant. Our team at EXIT Realty JP Rothermel would like to thank Zallie’s ShopRite of Medford and The Medford Business Association for hosting the Seventh Annual Taste of Medford 2011 and Business Expo on Saturday, September 10, 2011, 12 PM – 3 PM. The expo will be held at Medford Freedom and Dog Park in Medford Township, NJ. Medford Towship is located in Southern New Jersey in Burlington County.
The Taste of Medford / Business Expo will allow you to visit local Medford businesses and sample the signature dishes of 15 of Medford’s best restaurants, plus other snack and beverage providers. Last year’s the event attracted over 3,000 area residents who visited the expo. Our office will be doing two raffles at the Taste of Medford;
1. Phillies Tickets for an upcoming game on September 17, 2011
2. Basket of cheer for Halloween
Good Luck to everyone in the raffle and we look forward to speaking with you at the Taste of Medford.
Burlington County Real Estate Sales and Solutions – William Rothermel Real Estate Consultant
EXIT Realty is the areas fastest growing real estate firms. My team and I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate property and homes in Southern New Jersey area including Medford Township, Medford Lakes, Evesham Township, Marlton, Southampton, Vincentown, Tabernacle, Lumberton, Eastampton, Westampton, Shamong, Mount Laurel, Hainesport, and the surrounding areas.
(609) 714-EXIT (3948) Office (609) 304 6952 Direct
Walk For Multiple Sclerosis: Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Walk for Multiple Sclerosis : Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Our office is proud to be sponsoring and volunteering a team in:
NEW JERSEY – WALK MS: MEDFORD LAKES 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Registration starts at 9 a.m.
Walk starts at 10 a.m.
(Rain or Shine)
Location:
79 Tecumseh Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Directions:
From NJ Route 70 E, turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST/CR-541. Continue to follow CR-541. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto STOKES RD/CR-541. Turn LEFT onto TABERNACLE RD. Turn LEFT onto POWHATAN TRL. Turn LEFT onto TECUMSEH TRL. Click here for turn-by-turn directions from your location.
Help Our Team EXIT Realty in the Fight Against MS!
The number of people living with multiple sclerosis increases every hour of every day. This astonishing rate is not going to slow down, let alone stop, until we’ve found a cure. Research has made some incredible advances recently, but the world can still only offer disease management drugs and therapies to the 400,000 people living with MS in America.
We’ve formed a team for Walk MS because the National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research than any other private organization. In addition to supporting studies which hope to reveal the cause and course of the disease, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society also provides much needed education, programs, and services to everyone who is affected by MS – including the diagnosed, their friends and families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them.
Join our team as a walker or a volunteer! Make a donation online! There are so many ways to make a difference in the fight against MS, and it all begins right here.
Join us as we walk 2.7 miles through rustic trails lined by log cabins, pine trees and beautiful lakes. The route and activity areas are paved, fully accessible and equipped with rest stops. Our office along with Foundation Title will be helping out at the rest stop, along with our Agents walking in the event. Come early and stay late to take part in the fun that awaits! Let’s face it, Walk MS Medford Lakes is a PARTY!
Last year, we had over 400 walkers come out in the rain. This year with the weather looking to corporate we are expecting over 600 walkers. Come out and show your support. If you can not make the event please make a donation to Team EXIT Realty. We are accepting donations for the Walk MS: Medford Lakes until May 31, 2011. Please help in any way that you can.
Burlington County Real Estate Sales and Solutions – William Rothermel Real Estate Consultant EXIT Realty is the areas fastest growing real estate firms. My team and I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate property and homes in Southern New Jersey area including Medford Township, Medford Lakes, Evesham Township, Marlton, Southampton, Vincentown, Tabernacle, Lumberton, Eastampton, Westampton, Shamong, Mount Laurel, Hainesport, and the surrounding areas. (609) 714-EXIT ( 3948 ) Office (609) 304 6952 Direct
8th Annual “Blast From the Past” Car Show
Lakes Corvette Club & Medford Township, NJ
8th Annual “Blast From the Past”
Family Fun Car Show
on Main Street in Historic Medford Village
Saturday, May 14, 2011
A Judged Show for Corvettes and All other classes are peer judged
Registration: 8 to 10 AM at the Public Safety Building
Jones Road off Route 70 East, Medford NJ
Awards are at: 3:00 PM
To enter your car in the Car Show
Pre-Registration: $20.00 by May 7th
Day of Show Registration: $25.00
If needed Rain date: Sunday, May 15, 2011
10 to Noon Registration
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Classes to be judged at the car show |
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| Silver Antique Cars to 1954Yellow Antique Cars 1955 – 1962
Pink Antique Cars 1963 – 1968 Lavender Antique Cars 1969 – 1986 Blue Corvette 1953 – 1967 Lime Corvette 1968 – 1973 Gold Corvette 1974- 1982 |
White Corvette 1984 – 1996Aqua Corvettes 1997 – Present
Tan Street Rods to 1949 Green Custom/Modified 1950 – 1972 Orange Custom/Modified 1973 – Present Red Foreign/Special Interest – All |
EXIT Realty JP Rothermel is proud to be a sponsor for the
2011 8th annual “Blast from the Past” Car Show.
This event is being held Saturday, May 14th, 2011. The Family Fun Car Show is being held on Main Street in Historic Medford Village is open to the public between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Bring the family and kids to see the areas classic cars and corvettes competing for the trophy of best in their class. There will be a chili cook off and crafters for the kids. Admission for the Car Show is Free.
Setting Price for your Home in New Jersey
How to Set a List Price for Your Home NJ
Setting the list price for your home or NJ Real Estate Property, involves evaluating various market conditions in NJ and financial factors. During this phase of the home selling process, your REALTOR® will help you set your list price based on:
- pricing considerations
- comparable sales
- market conditions
- offering incentives
- estimated net proceeds
Pricing Considerations – Find a Balance Between Too High and Too Low
When setting a list price for your home, you should be aware of a buyer’s frame of mind. Consider the following pricing factors:
If you set the price too high, your house won’t be picked for viewing, even though it may be much nicer than other homes on the street. You may have told your REALTOR® to “Bring me any offer. Frankly, I’d take less.” But compared to other houses for sale, your home simply looks too expensive to be considered.
If you price too low, you’ll short-change yourself. Your house will sell promptly, yes, but you may make less on the sale than if you had set a higher price and waited for a buyer who was willing to pay it.
TIP: Never say “asking” price, which implies you don’t expect to get it.
Price Against Comparable Sales in Your Neighborhood
No matter how attractive and polished your house, buyers will be comparing its price with everything else on the market.
Your best guide is a record of what the buying public has been willing to pay in the past few months for property in your neighborhood. Your REALTOR® can furnish data on sales figures for those comparable sales and analyze them to help you come up with a suggested listing price. The decision about how much to ask, though, is always yours.
Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers in NJ
Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers in New Jersey
A house that “sparkles” on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained.
From experience, REALTORS® also know that a “well-polished” house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can’t see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider:
- how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale?
- exterior and curb appeal
- interior appeal
Before putting your house on the market, take as much time as necessary (and as little money as possible) to maximize its exterior and interior appeal.
How Much Should You Spend to Prepare Your House for Sale?
In preparing your home for the market, spend as little money as possible. Buyers will be impressed by a brand new roof, but they aren’t likely to give you enough extra money to pay for it. There is a big difference between making minor and inexpensive polishes and touch-ups to your house, such as putting new knobs on cabinets and a fresh coat of neutral paint in the living room, and doing extensive and costly renovations, like installing a new kitchen.
Your REALTOR® is familiar with buyers’ expectations in your neighborhood and can advise you specifically on what improvements need to be made and which improvements are most effective. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice.
Maximizing Exterior and Curb Appeal
When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home’s exterior. If the outside, or “curb appeal” looks good, people will more than likely want to see what’s on the inside.
Here are some tips to enhance your home’s exterior and curb appeal to buyers:
- Keep the lawn edged, cut and watered.
- Regularly trim hedges and weed lawns and flowerbeds.
- Be sure your front door area has a “Welcome” feeling.
- Paint the front door.
- In spring and summer, add a couple of pots of showy annuals near your front entrance.
- In snowy areas, keep walks neatly cleared of snow and ice.
- Check foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and deterioration, and fix any problem areas.
- Remove and repaint any peeling paint on doors and windows.
- Clean and align gutters.
- Inspect and clean the chimney.
- Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
- Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking.
- Reseal old asphalt.
- Keep the garage door closed.
- Store RVs and old cars elsewhere while the house is on the market.
Maximizing Interior Appeal
You want your home to look as spacious, bright and clean as possible. Also the home should look neutral – without a lot of your personal and sentimental objects – so buyers can begin to imagine living there.
Here are some tips to enhance your home’s interior appeal to buyers:
- Give every room in the house a thorough cleaning and remove all clutter. This alone will make your house appear bigger and brighter. Some homeowners with crowded rooms actually rent storage garages and move half their furniture out, creating a sleeker, more spacious look.
- Use a professional cleaning service every few weeks while the house is on the market.
- Remove the less frequently used, and even daily-used items from kitchen counters, closets, basement and attic to make these areas more inviting.
- Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter.
- Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms: they should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free.
- Repair dripping faucets and showerheads.
- Buy showy new towels for the bathroom, and put them out only for showings.
- Spruce up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by installing new curtains and cabinet knobs, or applying a fresh coat of neutral paint.
- Clean walls and doors of smudges and scuff marks.
- If necessary, repaint dingy, soiled or strongly-colored walls with a neutral shade of paint, such as off-white or beige. The same neutral scheme can be applied to carpets and linoleum.
- Check for cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the attic and basement, and fix any problem areas.
- Seal basement walls if there are any signs of dampness or leakage.
- Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint and tiles.
- Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings and other woodwork.
- Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling and alarm systems.
Selling Your Home
For most families, their home is their largest financial asset, and deciding to sell it is a big decision that involves a lot of preparation and work. When you’re ready to sell it’s important to have an experienced real estate professional in NJ that can handle the details involved in the successful sale of a home for top dollar.
Our office has experienced Real Estate professionals, who have helped many residents sell their homes, we know how to handle every aspect of the sales process – from strategically marketing with our proven 89 point system and showcasing your home to making sure everything’s signed, sealed and delivered by the closing date.
Providing you with comprehensive, high-quality listing service is my top priority. So when you decide to sell your home, please contact one of our agents and let’s get started!
Specialized Agent Services
Specialized Agent Services Buyers Agents and Listing Agents
The Real Estate business has seen tremendous growth and so has been the need for Real Estate agents. Today more and more people are getting interested in becoming home owners and as the demand for real estate needs increases the role of the Real Estate Agent becomes more important. In the past, one agent use to provide services to both sellers and buyers, but as the real estate market has changed, people started to realize that specialized services are more logical and beneficial. In the Real Estate industry now buyers and sellers are looking for specialized agents, who can provide expertise, information and services required to complete the process. I can assist both buyers and sellers every step of the way.
Historically the sales transaction and the concerns of the buyers were the purview of a single Realtor®. However, as the industry has progressed, so have the needs of each party and so the specialist was born.
Let’s look at the both (Seller and Buyer) scenario separately.
FOR OUR SELLERS: As your Listing Agent, I offer an easy EXIT listing agreement! The decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, my 89 point proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home. I guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical and confidential service and keep you fully informed every step of the way selling your home.
Listing agents are representatives of the home owner and in that role they have a primary responsibility to that owner.
FOR OUR BUYERS: As your Buyers Agent, whether you’re looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property in New Jersey, I am committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with.
Buyer’s agents are representatives of the prospective buyers. There is an art to representing a buyer. It is a role that has become ever more crucial in an industry where customer service is the single most important thing that an agent can offer. If you are in the market for a home then the buyer’s agent is the friend that you need to make sure that you are given the service that you deserve.
I can work as both, a Buyer’s Agent and a Listing Agent to meet every need of your next purchase of Real Estate property in the State of New Jersey.
First Time Home Buyer Tips
For the first time home buyer, buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. If you have spent years living in apartments, there is nothing more satisfying than owning your own property. The process can be a little lengthy and you might hit a few bumps in the road to home ownership.
The following tips will help the first time homeowner avoid some of the hiccups.
Step one is to talk to a real estate agent about the home buying process. It should not be a sales meeting and you should be able to find an agent that will agree to meet with you about the basics without having to sign a sales agreement with them. If you cannot find a good agent to talk to, you might want to consider talking to a loan officer at your bank or a mortgage broker.
An equally important tip is to get your finances in order before you apply for a mortgage. Order a copy of your credit report so you can check it for accuracy. Mistakes are common and you want to make sure that there is no fraudulent activity. You have the right to dispute errors on your credit report. If you come across something that you know is an error, circle it and send it to the reporting agency along with a letter of dispute.
Next, you should really study the mortgage industry. You need to be able to find the right loan and lender most suitable for your needs. Familiarize yourself with industry terms like debt to income ratio and adjustable rate mortgage. Learn the difference between pre-approval and pre-qualified. It will all seem foreign at first, but taking the time to learn the business will spare you from headaches in the future.
Also, you need to figure out what your wants and needs are. What kinds of amenities are you looking for? How many bedrooms? One story or two story home? You also need to consider the size of the down payment and figure out what you need to do to come up with the money for it.
You must learn about how real estate agents work. There are buyers agents and sellers agents. A buyers agents responsibility is to negotiate the best deal for the buyer. The goal of the sellers agent is to get the price that the seller most desires. The best way to find the right agent is to ask your friends for suggestions. They have all probably been in the same boat, so they can probably recommend a good real estate agent.
When meeting with a potential agent, pay attention to how they treat you. Make sure they listen to you when you talk about what you want. Also, how are their follow up skills? Do they take the time to return your calls or emails? If they do not take the time to respond, move on. There is a better agent out there for you.
When looking for a home, consider all of the possibilities. Look up real estate agents websites. Do not rule out For Sale by Owner Properties and foreclosed homes. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes can often be found for very reasonable prices. You do need to find an agent that is approved to sell HUD homes if you choose to take that road to home ownership.
Before you even think about making an offer, you need to consider the resale value. You might plan on being there for a long time, but you just never know. You might opt for a different climate to alleviate your allergies or you could simply be transferred by your company. You want to pick a good location that will be attractive to others as well.
Another issue that cannot be ignored are the deed restrictions, which govern what you can and cannot do with the property. If it has always been your dream to have a pool, you want to make sure that you do not buy a home in a subdivision that will not allow it because of deed restrictions.
Home inspections are an important part of the equation. Talk to your agent to find out when the inspection will be performed. It varies state to state. Sometimes the inspection will be right before the contract is signed and other times, they are performed right after an offer is made.
Finally, make sure you stay on top of things. Any number of problems can crop up at the last minute and delay the purchase of your home. If you are not sure about something with the paperwork, do not be afraid to ask questions. You might think of something that everyone else has overlooked.
Purchasing a home is a time consuming and sometimes frustrating task, but it is worth it when you have your backyard barbecues.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/first-time-home-buyer-tips-74678.html#ixzz0peDG62d2
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Lessons Learned When Buying Auction Property
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I’ve always been interested in property, having completed studies in interior design and have had a few lucky purchases when it comes to houses.
I picked up a bargain with my first house, an ex-local authority end terraced place that I purchased for an absolute snip. After the usual updates eg. new kitchen, bathroom and windows etc, I was able to sell it with a profit margin enough for a decent deposit on a beautiful Victorian property that needed a fair bit more work, albeit cosmetic.
I did become quite attached to this house but due to a nasty divorce, I found myself in the position of having to sell up again. I was sorry to put it on the market but got used to the idea and have been looking at my options.
The one that appeals to me most at the moment is buying an auction property. The house sale has gone through relatively smoothly and I have convinced my parents to let me move in with them. My father keeps stressing at the thought that I might get fleeced with an auction property but I believe I’ve done sufficient research, and that I can be restrained enough, to not go over budget or do anything silly.
I’ve been devouring property papers, I’ve even been to see what goes on at the auction and how to bid. I have to say, it’s very exciting. Watching the professionals bid on auction property is gripping stuff and totally absorbing. I see some of the houses sell for next to nothing and I’m sure I can grab a bargain of my own.
I’ve read enough to know that when I buy an auction property, I will need a 10% deposit on me on the day so I wait until the money comes through from my house and find the excitement is building. I’ve received my listing from the auction house and narrowed my choice down to three houses. I’ve made arrangements to view all of them this weekend and, at my father’s insistence, will be taking a builder with me, just in case there is anything wrong that I don’t pick up.
By the day of the auction I have one house that I have set my heart on. More like setting myself up for a fall, according to my father but he’s always scornful of everything he doesn’t understand.
The builder is concerned about a crack in the wall but it looks old to me so I’m not going to worry. He’s also making noises about something called ‘asbestos’ in the garage roof. Like I’d be concerned about the garage! Anyway, I’m hoping I’ll have enough cash to buy it outright so I don’t have to worry about a mortgage.
The auction gets under way and it takes about an hour to get round to the property I want. Bidding begins and I feel sick with anticipation, and sick with the thought of ‘what if I don’t get it’. I hold back to start to see how the bidding goes but I’m soon waving my hand in the air like I’m trying to guide a plan into landing.
It’s all over so quickly and within minutes, I am the proud owner of my first auction property. If only I had the money I could do this all day – it’s such a buzz! Money exchanges hands and I set off with my keys to show my father the house.
He, also, is concerned about the crack in the wall. To ease his concerns I’m getting in a structural engineer, just to make sure everything is above board and my investment is safe.
Oh dear, he says, scratching his head and sucking in his breath. Don’t you just hate it when they do that, it doesn’t mean anything! However, it turns out that due to a coal mine that used to be active in the area many years ago, the house has suffered some subsidence. It has been left derelict for some so nobody was bothered about it.
Looks like I’ll be staying with my parents for a little longer after all! While the workmen are underpinning the wall against the garage, they dislodge the makeshift roof and find this asbestos stuff. After downing tools, they tell me I have to get this stuff professionally disposed of before they will continue.
So, that’s just under 25,000 pounds for all the structural work before I even think about the cosmetics! I couldn’t get a mortgage on the property because of the structural problems so I’ve had to borrow it from my father. I can’t believe that my bargain auction property has become such a problem and now it looks like, once I’ve done all the hard work on it, I’ll have to sell it on again just to pay my father back.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/lessons-learnt-when-buying-auction-property-342733.html#ixzz0peDlhdYC
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Short Sale Investing: Guidelines on Both a Buyer and a Homeowner’s Perspective
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The cost of maintaining a real estate property is indeed treated an expense that must be spread over the asset’s useful life even if it depreciates. In real estate, when you shed a sum for maintenance, repairs, and other property necessities to be used to generate sales, you treat the item as an expense. Let’s put things in a much comprehensible example: let’s say you purchased a van to be used for your business. The van losses its value the very minute you drive it out of the dealership and the measure of the loss in value is known as depreciation expense. This happens on both vehicle and property investment. But in the case of an asset, when what you’re indebted cost more than the original value of the house, this only calls for one thing: a short sale.
Now how do you go about short sale investing? The following may answer this query in both an investor and a seller’s end:
Learn the trades of a short sale like the back of your hand. Or to put simply, you should learn the dealings from inside out. Short sale is the process by which a homeowner deals with a bank or a lending firm concerning a property on the brink of foreclosure. This usually happens when the property is no longer a marketable one and the homeowner out of negligence or incapacity to pay the mortgage owe more than the entire cost of the house. Therefore, to make it simple and comfortable on both end, it is a must that short sale is well elucidated and detailed for the benefit and understanding of both parties.
Short sales are not a speedy course of action. If you’re a homeowner who’s in the process of short selling, you have to realize that this isn’t a speedy process. This isn’t the same as a 30-day release of results. It takes more than that and certain things would probably dishearten you. So for the faint hearted, this isn’t the way to go. You have to deal with painstaking paperwork and formalities, red tape considerations, and a lot of other hindrances that may come along the way. So it pays that you brace yourself for the inevitable.
Consider your figures. You do not just invest on short sales without doing the math. This is of course on a buyer’s perspective. On average, if the property you’re rooting for has a value of no more than $150,000, aiming for at least $20,000 in the sale is already a sound number. However, if it goes the other way around, and basing on your calculation, you wouldn’t be netting $15,000 at least, then it’s not going to be worth it. Keep in mind, the property may require renovation and reconstruction cost that would perhaps cost you more, so you really have to weigh your options.
Finally, just take it easy. If you’re a homeowner, expect to meet stumbling blocks that will stand between the short sale procedures. If you’re the buyer, be emphatic. Understand that a homeowner is going through a difficult time. Make the homeowner comfortable in own your pace. When you’re able to do this, you’ll most likely end up getting the sale.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/wealth-building-articles/short-sale-investing-guidelines-on-both-a-buyer-and-a-homeowners-perspective-1473343.html#ixzz0peFF6L4P
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