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mjc
Citizen
Username: Mjc
Post Number: 1140
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:42 am: | 
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I know this has been discussed before AND it's also posted in Please Help, but...
Any great experiences? We expect to be selling our home this summer  , middle, maybe low-middle price range, near Flood's Hill and Montrose School in SO. Hoping for someone who is enthusiastic about the neighborhood, skilled and attentive. Walking on water is optional.
(or, anybody looking to buy here? new owners will have some of the best neighbors in the world  )
Thanks for your thoughts!
MC |
cfb
Citizen
Username: Cfb
Post Number: 18
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:55 am: |
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I strongly recommend Tom Fernandes of Thomas Associates. He's an expert in the SO/Maplewood area. He's lived in the area for a long time; he's honest, hard working and very responsive. He has helped us buy both of our houses.
Ask for Tom:
Thomas Associates Real Estate
(973) 761-7100
177 Valley St
South Orange, NJ
Not that you'll need it, but good luck! Best wishes in your new place. |
Dave
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Username: Dave
Post Number: 9570
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:00 am: |
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We live near Flood's Hill and my mom (life-long Maplewood resident) works for Burdgdorff Maplewood. Ask for Pat Ross 378-8300. |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 397
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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I would like to recommend our realtor Susan Blodgett from Burgdorff. I have had friends who have listed with her too, but I used her as a buyers agent. I was sick and tired of being "ignored" and being shown things that were of no interest. Susan not only cut out all the B/S that normally goes on, but she LISTENED to what we wanted, worked with us patiently, made constuctive comments and suggestions and really made what had been up until the time we found her a thoroughly miserable experience, into once that was quite enjoyable. She knows the area and surrounding areas like the back of her hand.
We had terrible problems closing due to the attorneys locking horns, and she worked through this at each and every stage to make sure this went through. From what we understand afterwards, the sellers agent has also dropped the ball so if it hadn't have been for Susan we would have lost this House.
So yes, we used her when we bought, but due to how she handled everything etc should we sell we would definately list with her.
She is honest, diligent, intelligent and very in tune with the clients she works with. She can be reached on her cell at 973 214 4636.
Can you tell from the above that she also meets your optional requirement of walking on water???!!
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Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11615
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:34 am: |
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I have met Tom and like him. However, his firm is very small and I think it is more difficult for him to get exposure for your listing than someone who works for Burgdorff (the local 900 pound gorilla) or Weichert.
We used Janet Schonner of Burgdorff for both selling and buying and were pleased with her efforts and honesty. She gets a lot of listings as well, which I think is a plus. |
Elaine Harris
Citizen
Username: Elaineharris
Post Number: 182
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 2:17 pm: |
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I have used Tom of Thomas Associate Realtors for three closings of my own (two buys and one sell) and he is excellent. I intend to use him when I sell, and several people I know, including neighbors formerly of Beech Spring Road who used Tom, have praised him. He has over 20 years of experience and he is worthy of your retention.
"Exposure" comes from the advertisements that are placed in the news media, and the multiple listing service. It is a level playing field. There is no more exposure from a large firm than from a small one. His expertise will help your house sell because it will be priced right, the purchasers will be properly screened and pre-approved, he will follow every step of the procedure, i.e. home inspections, mortgage applications, certificates of occupancy, tank removals, etc. and you will be extremely satisfied with his service.
When problems arise, as they usually do in a real estate transaction, you will be very glad that Tom is on your side. |
Cva
Citizen
Username: Cva
Post Number: 26
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 2:25 pm: |
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Tom may be good, but his website is terrible. He has listings up there that have been sold now for over two years! Why doesn't he update the website?? |
jeep
Citizen
Username: Jeep
Post Number: 139
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 2:35 pm: |
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I never heard of him and if I were selling or buying I would use a huge player like remax, weichert etc. Isn't Thomas a tenant of Elaine Harris? |
Former Cowgirl
Citizen
Username: Formercowgirl
Post Number: 112
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 4:48 pm: |
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For us, I found that for selling, using a big player was very helpful and offered lots of benefits. However, the commission is usually the highest in the industry when you go with a big player.
I would beg to differ with jeep on buying though. We just bought a home and used a smaller local realtor. It was a great experience. Very personal and attentive. Not that there aren't attentive realtors at the bigger firms. We started with Weichert, however, and weren't very satisfied with our experience and switched. Feel free to PL me for specifics. |
Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 596
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 6:45 pm: |
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Nancy Gould from Burgdorff's in Maplewood Village. A dream! She helped us with the purchase of the home we're moving into and the rental of our current home. She's such a terrific navigator and puts you at ease. She really comes to bat for you and is a true team player. She has an ad banner on MOL. Good luck! |
Lucy
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Username: Lucy
Post Number: 3804
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:38 pm: |
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We have a pool of talent in our community. Some of the names brought up I know and can recommend them all. I hope that this can be a positive thread and people can gain names and suggestions. |
Factvsfiction
Citizen
Username: Factvsfiction
Post Number: 565
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:32 pm: |
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My comment would be to use a local realtor in Maplewood/South Orange who is familiar enough with the current market to know how to price your house so it moves fairly quickly and doesn't sit on the market when interest rates are rising. Also consider you want a firm that is large enough to have a lot of buyer's focused agents who can show your house as much as possible ( so they strive to keep the entire commission in-house).
To feel comfortable get cmas from at least 3 different agents. The agents that are listed here are all quite reputable and experienced people IMHO.
PS- I am not a realtor |
Glock 17
Citizen
Username: Glock17
Post Number: 1044
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 3:26 pm: |
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MJC, I'm don't know who sold us our house. But I'm sure you could get in contact with my parents. |
Crazy_quilter
Citizen
Username: Crazy_quilter
Post Number: 310
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 10:55 pm: |
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Susan Blodgett lives in South Orange. She knows the area and is supportive of our town. She is a friend of mine, and I can say she is sharp, as well as a great person! |
something witty
Citizen
Username: Buckneja
Post Number: 246
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 8:52 am: |
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Another great guy and a great realtor is Mark Mattheiss, a lifelong resident of our towns. He knows everything about South Orange and Maplewood, and can really work wonders. He'll connect you with a ton of networked folks, too. He's at ReMax Village Square--South Orange. Check out his website, or catch him at the Goat singing... http://www.markmattheiss.com/RemaxNJ/modules/agent/agent.asp?acc=17935&p=agent_s itemap.asp
Mark's number is 973. 763 3700 x112. |
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