The following homes have closed during the month of November. If you would like more information regarding a particular property, please email me at scarroll@classicnj.com or logonto http://www.GoCarrollTeam.com
55 Springfield Ave., List $179,000 Sold $175,000, days on market 60
1 Cottage Court, List $435,000, Sold $405,000, DOM 343
86 Ferndale Drive, List $569,000, Sold $550,000, DOM 28
37 Janet Lane, List $569,000, Sold $562,500, DOM 5
85 Orchard Drive, List $649,500, Sold $635,000, DOM 99
71 Orion Road, List $679,900, Sold $639,000, DOM 99
138 Cambridge Drive, List $679,900, Sold $650,000, DOM 31
47 Greenbrook Road, List $839,900, Sold $790,000, DOM 42
390 Longview Ave., List $899,900, Sold $865,000, DOM 42
41 Gregory Court, List $949,000, Sold $951,000, DOM 46
Average Sales Price $622,250
Average Days on Market 79.5
Sean Carroll - Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-418-7152 -cell
908-898-0800 - office
Serving Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Garwood, Kenilworth and surrounding areas of Union County
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Garwood, NJ Real Estate Market Report
The following properties have closed during the month of November in Garwood, NJ. Please email me at scarroll@classicnj.com if you would like more info or visit http://gocarrollteam.com/.
212 4th Ave., List $399,900, Sold $395,000, 80 days on market
352 Hemlock, List $399,900, Sold $405,000, 57 DOM
Average Sold Price is $400,000
Average Days on Market is 68.5
Sean Carroll - Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-418-7152 - cell
908-898-0800 - office
Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Kenilworth, Berkeley Heights and surrounding Towns in Union County, NJ
212 4th Ave., List $399,900, Sold $395,000, 80 days on market
352 Hemlock, List $399,900, Sold $405,000, 57 DOM
Average Sold Price is $400,000
Average Days on Market is 68.5
Sean Carroll - Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-418-7152 - cell
908-898-0800 - office
Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Kenilworth, Berkeley Heights and surrounding Towns in Union County, NJ
Detailed Real Estate Report for Cranford, NJ
Here is a more specific breakdown of the homes that sold in Cranford as of November 30. 2006.
The following properties have closed during the month of November. If you would like more information regarding a property, just email back at scarroll@classicnj.com. You can find more exciting info about Cranford at http://CranfordHomesOnline.com.
30E Parkway Village, List Price $269,900, Sold Price $263,500, 68 days on market
126 Gallows Hill Road, List Price $305,000, Sold Price $305,000, 36 DOM
1108 Raritan Road, List Price $399,000, Sold Price $392,000, 147 DOM
10 Heathermeade, List Price $409,900, Sold Price $410,000, 35 DOM
180 Mohawk, List Price $439,900, Sold Price $422,000, 176 DOM
30 Mendell, List Price $448,500, Sold Price $436,000, 16 DOM
124 Wilshire, List Price $499,800, Sold Price $485,000, 74 DOM
18 Wadsworth, List Price $629,900, Sold Price $600,000, 18 DOM
424 Casino, List Price$649,900, Sold Price $624,500, 123 DOM
90 Belmont, List Price $729,900, Sold Price $729,000, 6 DOM
Average Sold Price is $466,700
Average Days on Market is 70
Sean Carroll - Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-418-7152 - cell
908-898-0800 - office
Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Kenilworth, Berkeley Heights and surrounding Towns in Union County, NJ
The following properties have closed during the month of November. If you would like more information regarding a property, just email back at scarroll@classicnj.com. You can find more exciting info about Cranford at http://CranfordHomesOnline.com.
30E Parkway Village, List Price $269,900, Sold Price $263,500, 68 days on market
126 Gallows Hill Road, List Price $305,000, Sold Price $305,000, 36 DOM
1108 Raritan Road, List Price $399,000, Sold Price $392,000, 147 DOM
10 Heathermeade, List Price $409,900, Sold Price $410,000, 35 DOM
180 Mohawk, List Price $439,900, Sold Price $422,000, 176 DOM
30 Mendell, List Price $448,500, Sold Price $436,000, 16 DOM
124 Wilshire, List Price $499,800, Sold Price $485,000, 74 DOM
18 Wadsworth, List Price $629,900, Sold Price $600,000, 18 DOM
424 Casino, List Price$649,900, Sold Price $624,500, 123 DOM
90 Belmont, List Price $729,900, Sold Price $729,000, 6 DOM
Average Sold Price is $466,700
Average Days on Market is 70
Sean Carroll - Realtor
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-418-7152 - cell
908-898-0800 - office
Serving Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, Kenilworth, Berkeley Heights and surrounding Towns in Union County, NJ
Monday, December 18, 2006
Cranford, NJ Business Teams up with Sean Carroll - Realtor in Cranford to Benefit Charity
Diane Pinder of Donna and Company - Gourmet Chocolates and Gifts
19 Eastman St. in Cranford, NJ
and
Sean Carroll - RE/MAX Classic Group
Cordially Invite you to Join Them in Celebrating the Holidays in Cranford, NJ by Stopping into Donna and Company anytime during the holidays to receive your complimentary cup of GOURMET HOT CHOCOLATE!!
For each patron who comes to Donna and Company to enjoy the Hot Chocolate, a donation will be made on your behalf to the Fisher House Foundation - to support our troops and their families in times of need. While inside Donna and Company, patrons can also purchase their own "Fisher House Chocolate Bar" - proceeds from which will also be donated to the Fisher House Foundation.
More Info about Fisher House (from their website at http://www.fisherhouse.org)
The Fisher HouseTM Program
The Fisher HouseTM program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher HouseTM Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
There is at least one Fisher HouseTM at every major military medical center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher HouseTM program serves more than 8,500 families, and have made available more than two million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990. Based on a comparison of fees at a Fisher HouseTM (the average charge is less than $10 per family per day, with many locations offering rooms at no cost) with commercial lodging facilities in the same area, it is estimated that families have saved more than $60 million by staying at a Fisher HouseTM since the program began.
In addition to constructing new houses, Fisher HouseTM Foundation continues to support existing Fisher HousesTM and help individual military families in need. Families and friends of patients at any of the military's hospitals can now receive up-to-the-minute reports on a loved one by going to the patient's own customized web page, thanks to new services provided through CaringBridge. We are also proud to administer and sponsor Scholarships for Military Children, the Hero Miles program, and co-sponsor the Newman's Own Award.
19 Eastman St. in Cranford, NJ
and
Sean Carroll - RE/MAX Classic Group
Cordially Invite you to Join Them in Celebrating the Holidays in Cranford, NJ by Stopping into Donna and Company anytime during the holidays to receive your complimentary cup of GOURMET HOT CHOCOLATE!!
For each patron who comes to Donna and Company to enjoy the Hot Chocolate, a donation will be made on your behalf to the Fisher House Foundation - to support our troops and their families in times of need. While inside Donna and Company, patrons can also purchase their own "Fisher House Chocolate Bar" - proceeds from which will also be donated to the Fisher House Foundation.
More Info about Fisher House (from their website at http://www.fisherhouse.org)
The Fisher HouseTM Program
The Fisher HouseTM program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher HouseTM Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
There is at least one Fisher HouseTM at every major military medical center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher HouseTM program serves more than 8,500 families, and have made available more than two million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990. Based on a comparison of fees at a Fisher HouseTM (the average charge is less than $10 per family per day, with many locations offering rooms at no cost) with commercial lodging facilities in the same area, it is estimated that families have saved more than $60 million by staying at a Fisher HouseTM since the program began.
In addition to constructing new houses, Fisher HouseTM Foundation continues to support existing Fisher HousesTM and help individual military families in need. Families and friends of patients at any of the military's hospitals can now receive up-to-the-minute reports on a loved one by going to the patient's own customized web page, thanks to new services provided through CaringBridge. We are also proud to administer and sponsor Scholarships for Military Children, the Hero Miles program, and co-sponsor the Newman's Own Award.
Friday, December 15, 2006
RE/MAX Classic Group Sponsors Blood Drive in Berkeley Heights, NJ
We are in need of donors to give blood 1/3/07 between 10-2:30 at RE/MAX Classic Group, 440 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. Call the Office at 908-898-0800 or email at scarroll@classicnj.com Please contact Sean Carroll for a time when you can come in. Free teddy bears! Give the gift of life today. Let us help you give it
Kenilworth, NJ Real Estate Market Conditions - Sean Carroll RE/MAX Classic Group
Here is your market summary for Kenilworth, NJ for the month ending November 30, 2006.
In November, there were 6 closed sales in the MLS for an average sales price of $370,833 and an average days on market of 51
The list to sales price ratio was 95.7%
Currently, there are 32 single family homes and 7 multi-family homes active for sale in Kenilworth.
Submitted by Sean Carroll - RE/MAX Classic Group
http://www.gocarrollteam.com
In November, there were 6 closed sales in the MLS for an average sales price of $370,833 and an average days on market of 51
The list to sales price ratio was 95.7%
Currently, there are 32 single family homes and 7 multi-family homes active for sale in Kenilworth.
Submitted by Sean Carroll - RE/MAX Classic Group
http://www.gocarrollteam.com
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Westfield Real Estate Market Summary
The real estate market in Westfield has adjusted in a similar fashion to surrounding towns, with prices easing off historic highs from one year ago. There are currently 176 single family homes and 3 multi family homes on the market for sale. These numbers have stayed relatively stable over the past few months, with an equal number of sales and new listings. Inventory levels are much higher than before, giving buyers more options when selecting a home.
Although prices and demand in general have trended lower, Westfield still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes.
I expect this slight price softening trend to continue for the next several months, with buyers willing to pay a fair price for homes, and disregarding homes that are priced considerably above market value.
There were 23 properties that closed in November in Westfield, the average selling price was $785,930 and the average days on market was 97. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)
Although prices and demand in general have trended lower, Westfield still remains an appealing option for many buyers, which has enabled homes to sell quickly if they are priced properly. Multiple offers are still a possiblity for competetively priced homes.
I expect this slight price softening trend to continue for the next several months, with buyers willing to pay a fair price for homes, and disregarding homes that are priced considerably above market value.
There were 23 properties that closed in November in Westfield, the average selling price was $785,930 and the average days on market was 97. (according to Garden State MLS Statistics)
Berkeley Heights Real Estate Market Summary
Here is your market summary for Berkeley Heights, NJ for the month ending November 30, 2006. Inventory is coming down from our highs of a few months ago, but it is likely due to a slow season, and the true test will come in the Spring when there will be more listings and more buyers. If our inventory climbs into the 90s or 100s again, the prices can be expected to continue to soften for the near term.
In November, there were 14 closed sales in the MLS for an average sales price of $632,055 and an average days on market of 75
The list to sales price ratio was 95.8%
Currently, there are 70 single family homes active for sale in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
In November, there were 14 closed sales in the MLS for an average sales price of $632,055 and an average days on market of 75
The list to sales price ratio was 95.8%
Currently, there are 70 single family homes active for sale in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Positive Attitude Means a Lot!
By now, those of you who have read my posts have seen that I like to comment on the human side of Real Estate just as much as the business side. Last time, I posted about managing emotions in a transaction, and emphasized the importance of keeping my own emotions out of the way, so I can be the objective Realtor and help my clients get what they need.
Today, I will comment on Attitude. More specifically, my desire to focus on keeping a positive attitude as the focus of my business, my client interactions, and also my interactions with other Realtors in my area of Cranford, Westfield, Berkeley Heights and surrounding areas.
First, I think it is appropriate to begin with a story. About 9 months ago, I was completing my usual rounds of broker's open houses in Cranford and walked into a home on the north side of town where I met the listing agent, and her preferred mortgage representative. As I always do, I said "Hello, I'm Sean Carroll from **insert name of former company here** :)
That greeting led to a pleasant, but brief conversation about the home, the real estate market in Cranford, and Real Estate in general. After a few minutes, the conversation naturally came to a close, and I left my business card and said sincerely "It was nice speaking with you. Good luck to you both!" I did not think that anything out of the ordinary had just taken place. Until....
Two days later, I received a phone call from that mortgage consultant inviting me to lunch. He told me that he enjoyed speaking with me, and that he liked to surround himself in business with positive people, and he felt that was the best way to not only grow his business, but enjoy his job and help him stay balanced in life. I was taken aback...Was this guy for real? I figured he wanted to network with me, and I always like to network. This, I accepted his lunch invitation and we went to the Westfield Diner and chatted for about an hour on numerous topics.
I found out that....Yes! This guy was for real. He was genuine, honest, and wanted to see me succeed in business. He also suggested that I speak to this new Broker in Berkeley Heights, who had a tremendous vision for running a positive, creative, and passionate RE/MAX franchise in our area. What the mortgage representative didn't know was that this Broker had already called me the day before. The listing agent from that open house told him about my positive attitude, and willingness to share opinions and advice about Real Estate...That changed my career. Within a month, I was working at RE/MAX Classic Group, where I remain today, and I can honestly say it was the best business decision I ever made. I have learned so much from everyone in that office, and my business has gone places I never thought were possible. Why?? ATTITUDE!!!
It is frustrating to me when I go to brokers open houses, or negotiate with many Realtors who just are not very nice. I realize it is a business transaction, and not personal, but it startles me when other agents not only aren't nice, but are just downright NASTY. I believe there is no place for that in our business, or in any business for that matter. I realized that I have nothing to gain by being mean to people. We all have bad days, and have every right to be in a bad mood sometimes, but to verbally take it out on others is not a good idea. It spreads negative vibes, which are not going to help any situation in my humble opinion.
Having a positive attitude that day started a chain reaction of events which led to a new company, more clients, and MORE CLOSINGS! Not only that, but I have learned so much about keeping balance in my life, and making sure that each component of my life (family, business, spirituality, physical health, emotional health) stays as balanced as possible on a daily basis. Ironically though, rather than get bogged down with trying to "balance everything" I have found that the key to my success on a daily basis starts with two basic actions each day:
#1 Choosing to start the day with a good attitude, and accepting life's challenges as growth opportunities
#2 Doing the next right thing.
Granted, I do not do this perfectly each day, and sometimes it takes real effort, especially to accomplish goal #1 after 2 deals have fallen apart, and something awful has happened in my personal life that day.. But it still is possible, and I have the power to re-adjust my thinking on a minute by minute basis.
Thanks for reading. Have a great day!!!
Today, I will comment on Attitude. More specifically, my desire to focus on keeping a positive attitude as the focus of my business, my client interactions, and also my interactions with other Realtors in my area of Cranford, Westfield, Berkeley Heights and surrounding areas.
First, I think it is appropriate to begin with a story. About 9 months ago, I was completing my usual rounds of broker's open houses in Cranford and walked into a home on the north side of town where I met the listing agent, and her preferred mortgage representative. As I always do, I said "Hello, I'm Sean Carroll from **insert name of former company here** :)
That greeting led to a pleasant, but brief conversation about the home, the real estate market in Cranford, and Real Estate in general. After a few minutes, the conversation naturally came to a close, and I left my business card and said sincerely "It was nice speaking with you. Good luck to you both!" I did not think that anything out of the ordinary had just taken place. Until....
Two days later, I received a phone call from that mortgage consultant inviting me to lunch. He told me that he enjoyed speaking with me, and that he liked to surround himself in business with positive people, and he felt that was the best way to not only grow his business, but enjoy his job and help him stay balanced in life. I was taken aback...Was this guy for real? I figured he wanted to network with me, and I always like to network. This, I accepted his lunch invitation and we went to the Westfield Diner and chatted for about an hour on numerous topics.
I found out that....Yes! This guy was for real. He was genuine, honest, and wanted to see me succeed in business. He also suggested that I speak to this new Broker in Berkeley Heights, who had a tremendous vision for running a positive, creative, and passionate RE/MAX franchise in our area. What the mortgage representative didn't know was that this Broker had already called me the day before. The listing agent from that open house told him about my positive attitude, and willingness to share opinions and advice about Real Estate...That changed my career. Within a month, I was working at RE/MAX Classic Group, where I remain today, and I can honestly say it was the best business decision I ever made. I have learned so much from everyone in that office, and my business has gone places I never thought were possible. Why?? ATTITUDE!!!
It is frustrating to me when I go to brokers open houses, or negotiate with many Realtors who just are not very nice. I realize it is a business transaction, and not personal, but it startles me when other agents not only aren't nice, but are just downright NASTY. I believe there is no place for that in our business, or in any business for that matter. I realized that I have nothing to gain by being mean to people. We all have bad days, and have every right to be in a bad mood sometimes, but to verbally take it out on others is not a good idea. It spreads negative vibes, which are not going to help any situation in my humble opinion.
Having a positive attitude that day started a chain reaction of events which led to a new company, more clients, and MORE CLOSINGS! Not only that, but I have learned so much about keeping balance in my life, and making sure that each component of my life (family, business, spirituality, physical health, emotional health) stays as balanced as possible on a daily basis. Ironically though, rather than get bogged down with trying to "balance everything" I have found that the key to my success on a daily basis starts with two basic actions each day:
#1 Choosing to start the day with a good attitude, and accepting life's challenges as growth opportunities
#2 Doing the next right thing.
Granted, I do not do this perfectly each day, and sometimes it takes real effort, especially to accomplish goal #1 after 2 deals have fallen apart, and something awful has happened in my personal life that day.. But it still is possible, and I have the power to re-adjust my thinking on a minute by minute basis.
Thanks for reading. Have a great day!!!
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