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January 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

This Clarence Luxury Home is seeking new owners -- could it be you?

This Clarence Luxury Home is seeking new owners — could it be you?

Each Luxury home has something you desire, and since you waited this long to purchase that Buffalo Luxury Home, not any house is going to do.  Let’s face it, finding that perfect Luxury home is not as easy as you may think.  Guess what?  I may have just found the home you desire!

You have achieved that desired level of success and now you are searching for just that right house to reflect what you have worked so hard to achieve.   You are ready to purchase a Buffalo area Luxury home.

It is wonderful when I come across a home that is so special!    On Tuesday, I attended a Broker Open House at this luxury Clarence home and I had to share it with my readers! 

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Other Clarence Luxury Homes For Sale:

Property 326294
4875 Thompson Clarence, 14031 NY

  • $ 344,900
  • Built in 1991
  • 3700 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 326294 (IDX)
Property 318137
9735 The Maples Clarence, 14031 NY

  • $ 1,790,000
  • Built in 1987
  • 10374 sq. feet
  • 7 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths , 2 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 318137(IDX)
Property 328529
10581 Clarence Center Clarence, 14031 NY

  • $ 929,000
  • Built in 2001
  • 4519 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 328529 (IDX)
Property 309800
5727 Strickler Rd Clarence, 14031 NY

  • $ 327,500
  • Built in 1995
  • 3564 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 309800 (IDX)
Property 318700
8889 Sesh Road Clarence, 14032 NY

  • $ 393,000
  • Built in 2005
  • 3700 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 318700 (IDX)
Property 324259
5195 Donnington Clarence, 14031 NY

  • $ 749,900
  • Built in 1918
  • 4402 sq. feet
  • 5 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths , 2 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 324259 (IDX)

 

Property 305157
9743 COBBLESTONE CLARENCE, 14031 NY

  • $ 849,000
  • 4500 sq. feet
  • 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 305157(IDX)
Property 324591
4730 Spaulding Lake Clarence, 14031 NY

  • $ 457,500
  • Built in 1984
  • 4400 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths , 2 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 324591 (IDX)
Property 327992
5230 FOX TRACE CLARENCE, 14221 NY

  • $ 309,900
  • Built in 1996
  • 3034 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 327992 (IDX)
Property 291315

Best Buffalo Homes, Clarence Homes, Featured Homes For Sale 

Categories: Buffalo Real Estate · Western New York Communities

171 Dearborn for Sale in Buffalo NY

January 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Categories: Buffalo NY · Buffalo Real Estate

It may be winter, but let’s think about the summer….

January 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

And the possible listing of your home for sale….   What does it take to successfully list and sell your home for sale?   Could a yard improvement assist the chances of sale?   Or would it be much more effective to get rid of the excess clutter in your home?

Featured Real Estate Articles

Did your Buffalo Realtor “Buy Your Listing”?»

“Oh that Realtor bought that listing…” is something that you may hear and wonder how that can be. Well first off it helps if we explain what “Buying a Listing” is in the Real Estate Industry. There are Realtors out there that will take an overpriced listing to just put their sign in the lawn and give them the ability to advertise a listing in a specific Western New York community. Their goal is to break into a new market. They think that they will get the seller to drop their price after a couple of weeks. Meanwhile you lose valuable marketing time and start on the slippery slope of Chasing the Market Down.

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How to have a Successful Garage Sale in Western New York»

You don’t have to be a Yard Sale Queen to have a successful Garage Sale in Western New York. And with National Garage Sale Day coming up on August 10th it is a great time to start thinking about having a Garage Sale. There are a few things that you do in preparing for a Garage Sale that will make your life a lot easier.

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Buffalo Relocation Guide»

Need more reasons why to relocate to Buffalo NY? Perhaps you are considering relocation to the Greater Buffalo region and need more information. Let me assist you in the process of deciding Buffalo is right for you! Call me today (716) 743-5297 to find out more and receive my free customized Buffalo Relocation Guide for you.

You will be curious to know about Buffalo Communities, the individual neighborhoods of Buffalo and find resources to assist you in deciding that Buffalo NY is for you! This website is packed full of community information, market reports and information to assist you in the purchase of your Buffalo home!

When people speak of Buffalo they don’t always mean just the city of Buffalo. In fact many of those that live in the seven counties of Western New York will refer to themselves as Buffalonians. The pride in the area is that strong. So communities like Amherst, Cheektowaga, Lewiston, Grand Island, North Tonawanda, Williamsville, Orchard Park are just a few of the Buffalo communities here.

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Backyard improvements to enhance your enjoyment of your Buffalo home!»

Instead of taking a summer vacation this year, many people are starting to enhance their Western New York backyards for year round enjoyment. Granted, year round is a matter of your tollerance for the cold weather. Fortunately for Buffalonians a little snow doesn’t stop us! Just install a fire pit!

Categories: Home Selling

Do you really want to sell your Buffalo Home by Yourself?

January 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment

There are many factors that go into marketing, showing, and successfully completing a Real Estate transaction in Western New York that you may not be familiar with. 


If you act on your own in Western New York, you will eventually discover the process is involved and full of potential pitfalls.  It might be best to investigate the questions and answers before you commit to the journey. 



 

Read Also:  What a REALTOR® Can Do For You

 

  • What will a Home Inspector find when the house is inspected? Read Also:  Home Inspection Reports
  • Do you feel confident that your home is staged properly?  Read Also:  Staging Your Home – It isn’t always all about what you see…
  • Are you ready to hold open houses on many Sundays?  Read Also:  Open Houses don’t sell houses!
  • Are you prepared to cope with prospective buyers’ criticism?  Read Also:   Removing Buyer Objections
  • If a Buyer’s Agent shows your home, what will your compensation to them be if they bring in a buyer?
  • Are you aware of the legal forms and contracts you need? 
  • Do you know what property disclosures are legally necessary?  Read Also:  What Should WNY Sellers Disclose to Home Buyers?
  • How will you deal with contingent offers?
  • Is your mortgage assumable?  If so what are the terms and interest rate.
  • In the offer-to-purchase, what protections are to be put in place?
  • How will you determine if the Buyer is financially qualified?  Read Also:  Do You have the Credit Score Blues?
  • How much earnest money will you require?
  • How will you handle the request for buyers request for concessions?
  • Have you a time frame in mind before you have to sell? 

You put yourself at a distinct disadvantage by not contemplating these questions before you list your home.  If you do list your home you are committing yourself and your family to an involved and time consuming process.  Be ready!  Call me today at (716) 743-5297.

Categories: Uncategorized

Preparing Your Home For Sale

January 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

There are many things that you need to do to prepare for the sale of your Western New York home. Things are changing in the WNY Real Estate market and there are several things that you should know.

Here area few things you need to understand before selling your home:

  • Understanding the current market, competitive homes currently on the market, what has sold in the last 30, 60 and 90 days and the absorption rate of properties in your neighborhood.
  • Why it is important to work with an experienced Real Estate Professional and what it is that they do for you.
  • What is staging? Things to do, to make your home ready for sale.

First let’s talk about why you are selling and what you plan on doing once you sell your property. The most important thing you need to do before you put your home is clearly define your plans for the future.

Read the rest of the story at:  What should I do to get ready to sell my Western New York home?

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