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Welcome! Please use my website to learn about southwestern Connecticut--Westport, Weston, Wilton, Fairfield, Easton, Norwalk and Stamford--"my towns!"  Buying or selling a home is emotionally and financially one of the biggest events in your life. Be it a starter home for first time buyers, a move up with a growing family or down sizing for empty nesters it is a huge event and can be overwhelming. My first priority is for you--my client--and to receive enought infomation from me that you will feel comfortable you are making the right decisions for you and your families. I will lead you through every step of the process. FOR BUYERS this begins with introducing you to various towns so you are able to find the right fit. Will it be a shore line, beach community such as Westport, Fairfield, Norwalk or Stamford? Or would you like more open space "in the country" like you will find in Wilton, Weston, and Easton. You can begin that search on this website with town information and community links. I will educate you to what is happening in the Real Estate market so when you have found the right home you are confident you are spending money wisely--and make the offer. HOME SELLERS also need to know what is happening in the Real Estate market to be realistic about what their house is worth. This means I need to be honest and forthright in my information about comparable houses so you can make an informed decision about your pricing. I will also give suggestions about getting your house ready to sell and "staging." Today the internet is the name of the game in marketing homes--85% of our buyers have looked at houses on the internet and find the houses they want to see. Prudential Connecticut Realty and I are able to give your home more internet presence than any other agency--exposure that brings results! Prudential has many unique services for buyers and sellers such as Value Range Marketing, 24/7 listing information, HomeEfficient, and Home Suites--ask me for details. Buying or selling together we will develop a plan of action unique for you and your home and will make the process as easy, profitable, and enjoyable as possible for you and your family. I am an award winning Real Estate agent and would be happy to share my knowledge and pride in "my towns" of Westport, Weston, Wilton, Fairfield, Easton, Norwalk, and Stamford in our very special part of Connecticut. JoEllen Mack |
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First Time Buyers >A Realistic Evaluation
Your real estate agent's job is to find you the perfect home, in the right location, with all the amenities you want--and at the right price. It is the home inspector's job to find any skeletons in the closet -- or in the plumbing, wiring, roof, basement and beams.
The inspector won't pass or fail a home based on what he or she finds, but will go over the house thoroughly to help you understand the condition of the property you are buying. If there are any serious problems, your inspector can give you a realistic idea of how much the repairs will cost. If there are material defects that were not reflected in the asking price, you will have the opportunity to re-open negotiations with your sellers before you commit to the purchase. A good inspector will also explain the operation of the basic emergency systems such as the main water cut off valve and the circuit breaker box, and will go over items that will need routine maintenance.
If you are buying a house, we recommend that you make a professional home inspector part of your home purchase team.
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Originally incorporated under the name Georgiana, what is the oldest incorporated city in the United States?
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York, Maine, which received an English charter in March 1642, is the oldest incorporated city in the U.S. |
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