The Poconos is a Top 5 Summer Home Bargain!
Don't take my word for it, check out the article on AOL Money & Finance and read why they think now is the time to buy your getaway place in the mountains.
A hat tip goes out to Meg Hamberg, a real estate agent in Horsham, PA, for sending me the article. Thanks, Meg!
For more information on buying a 2nd home / vacation home in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, contact me via email info@lisasanderson.com, or call 570.421.8950 ext. 394.
It is so easy to be mesmerized by the prospect of shopping for your house. It's an exciting time in your life. You've made the decision to finally make the move, down the street, to the Poconos, across the country, or wherever. And these days the availability of information makes it seem like self-service real estate is a no-brainer. Why contact pesky real estate agents when all of the info is right there on your computer? There are home listings available in every corner of the internet, so why do you need to bother with an agent? Many potential home purchasers decide they'll call an agent in after they find the houses they want to see, usually the day before they are ready to make the trip to look, or even the day of.
Yes, that's what I said. Stop looking for houses. Despite what you may think as you scour the inventory of property listings for the perfect home, finding 'the house' is the easiest part of the entire process. The hard parts, and there are many of them, are not immediately discernable from your current idealistic vantage point. The home buying process is a complex one and you'll need the guidance of a trusted real estate agent.
Sure, you say, of course I want to promote the importance of using a real estate agent, I am one after all. To that I say this, something I say to every potential home buying client I meet:
Twice in the past couple weeks I had very similar conversations with two different home shoppers. Both of these buyers shopped online for houses and then called an agent when they were ready to 'come up'. Both ended up unhappy, citing mistrust, sales tactics they didn't appreciate, poor service and more, as reasons why they were now calling me. The first experience taught them to take some time to properly vet some real estate agents before committing to an appointment this time around. Fortunately, neither one got too far in before realizing they needed more than just an agent to 'let them in' to houses. One went so far as to make an offer with the agent they called by 'accident', but quickly surmised the need to get out of the contract and find quality representation in order to ensure their interests were served. These people quickly learned that Trust is a major factor in a real estate transaction.
First thing's first. The house will come.
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Are you a homeowner who is interested in what houses are selling for in your neighborhood or community these days? Looking to keep tabs on what homes are on the market near yours? Your Pocono real estate education begins with data and I can provide you with it easily, right to your computer.
Or are you a potential buyer, not quite ready to make the move but interested in keeping tabs on your favorite areas in the Pocono Mountains? It's very easy to gather all of the important market data you need to make smart decisions about your future real estate purchase. Additionally, you can be among the first to know when the 'good listings' come on the market. As things get busier and prices begin to shift upward, this becomes increasingly important.
With just a few pieces of information from you, I will create a personalized neighborhood portal that will continually update you on listing and sales activity in the areas you specify. This is real-time, accurate MLS data, not the stale and out-dated information found on so many of the 'big' listing aggregator sites out there. Real estate markets are local, and real estate statistics are much more meaningful when they come directly from the local source. So if you are looking for information on property values in areas of Monroe, Carbon & Pike (ie Tannersville, Stroudsburg, Brodheadsville, Saylorsburg, Pocono Lake, Bushkill, Albrightsville, etc) let me help you by setting up one of these great tools according to your personal search criteria.
To get your Personalized Neighborhood Portal, simply send me an email requesting one! info@lisasanderson.com
Alternatively, you can create a home or property search yourself and save your favorite listings by checking out my Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS MLS / IDX Property Search.
As always, feel free to call me at 570.421.8950 ext 394 to discuss real estate in the Poconos!
This two bedroom charmer has plenty of extra room to accommodate guests or your craft/hobby room or home office - in the lower level family room or the upstairs loft, take your pick! Shining hardwood floors accentuate the main living area, and rich sculptured carpeting is the perfect comfortable accent downstairs. Many other fine details will surprise you throughout.
Enjoy the wooded setting outside from the deck or the screened porch, a must-have feature in the Poconos!
For more information on this house or other fine Penn Estates properties, please contact me via email info@lisasanderson.com or by phone 570.421.8950 ext 394.
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