Pascack Valley NJ Real Estate : November 2006

Success Is Just A Frame Of Mind

I've been a Realtor since the late 90's and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. In fact, when I follow the ripple effect, I find there are usually more transactions that result from the success of a single contact.  We have listed properties where the listing generated a contact with a buyer that purchased something else and so on and so forth.  My husband and I have been a team since the early 2000's when he joined me to form the HammersTeam.  We're in a service business of helping people so as long as we've helped someone and were able to earn a living doing it that counts as a double success in our book!  We both feel so blessed by having the ability to work together on a daily basis in assisting others recognizing their dreams of home ownership.  We focus on old fashioned customer service when working with our customers.  We add the most up to date technology possible and together it has blended to become a marriage of success for our clients.  It's a great feeling to help others and we can't imagine doing anything else!

Your Pascack Valley, NJ Real Estate source. www.HammersTeam.com

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

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River Vale - Another One Sold by HammersTeam!

River Vale - 4 Bedroom Raised Ranch on the Water's Edge - SOLD! 

This beautiful home was a rare water front property on the Old Tappan border set on a large property with super potential to build up or just keep it as is.  Perfect Mother/Daughter or Extended Family Home.

We can show you others like this in this beautiful community.

If you or anyone you know is thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in River Vale, NJ or any of the Pascack Valley towns, contact the Team that Wins!

Visit us at www.HammersTeam.com  or call us direct at (201)218-6802.

 River Vale Home Sold

 

Your Number One Source for River Vale, New Jersey Real Estate!

 

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker• (201)218-6802

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

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Homes For The Holidays!

Buying a home around the Holidays isn't such a bad thing.  In fact we purchased our home the day after Christmas and moved in around the end of February.  The best thing about purchasing a home around the Holidays is - For Sellers - the most motivated Buyers are out and ready to buy, For Buyers - Sellers are usually motivated to negotiate.  Hoping to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Yes, it's a very high stress time of year but it's also the most festive time of year as well.  Sellers can take advantage of decorating and creating an atmosphere of "Home Sweet Home".  While Buyers can take advantage of seeing homes all dressed up. 

Indeed, the interest rates are still quite low so Buyers, there is no time like the present to put the biggest ticket item at the top of your Wish List - A new Home for the Holidays!

Bergen County Real Estate for Buyers - Call Hammers Team!

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

DISCLAIMER: We must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to our blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are ours.

Did You Ever Sell A Used Car?

Most of us have.  I know we have and when we were getting ready to slap that "FOR SALE" sign in the window, guess what we did?  Well, we did our best to pretty it up.  We may have spent an entire weekend cleaning it out and washing it up.  Looked under the Seats, made sure the Trunk was cleaned out, cleaned out any Ashtrays that may have been used.  Probably even waxed it & windexed the Windows really well so it sparkled!

Car For Sale

So when a Seller is getting ready to sell a house, shouldn't they take the same sort of care as when you sell anything "Used" or as they refer to it nowadays - "Pre-Owned"?  Think about what we do when we have a Garage Sale.  Much the same sort of care goes into the preparation of selling used items. 

Somewhere along the way, probably in the heat of the Frenzied Seller's market, people overlooked that a pre-owned home should be shined up before the marketing begins.  As silly as it may seem, Buyers like the homes they look at to be clean and fresh looking.  Alittle elbow grease and a fresh coat of paint can go a very long way in the race to be "SOLD".

I suppose the purpose of this message then would be to Sellers - "Take some care in the preparation of getting your home ready for selling".  When the day draws near for the first showing or Open House, be prepared when those doors open to be the best one that the market has to offer for the price.  When the agents make a list of homes to show their Buyers, you want your home to be at the very top of their showing list!

The competition is staggering in this current "Buyer's Market" so when making plans to Sell your home, remember that the competition doesn't have to be the newest one on the block to win the race.  Just the most prepared!

Did you ever sell a used car?  Just apply the same theory to selling a house and you're sure to be a success!

Thinking of Listing Your HomeSellers - call the team that wins! The Hammers Team!

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

DISCLAIMER: We must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to our blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are ours.

New Listing in Hillsdale - Public Open House

 Living Room w/Woodbuning Stove

Public Open House Sunday 11/19 from 12-2pm at

356 Piermont Avenue, Hillsdale

5 Bedroom Colonial Style home conveniently located to everything.  Spacious Rooms, three Full Baths, Master Suite with two walk-in closets and deep lot for friends and family to gather.  Numerous updates thoughout.  Be home for the holidays!

 

 

 

 

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

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The Hillsdale, NJ Real Estate Market

The Real Estate market in the popular town of Hillsdale New Jersey has held it's own.  With a good supply of Active Home Listings ranging from the low $300,000 price range to the $1,000,000 +, this town Sells!  That "Hometown" feel is a well-known selling feature of this popular town of the show "ED" fame.  What makes everyone love and flock to the town of Hillsdale?  Is it the trendy Downtown centered around the quaint Train Station and Hillsdale Traffic Booth carrying it's passengers to their destination?  Is it the Top Notch School System?  Or is it the desire for those Homebuyers to own a peice of Old Fashioned Americana?  Whatever your desire, this homespun town with it's tree-lined streets and green lawns is sure to please. 

The highways and by-ways make Hillsdale easily accessed and yet one still gets the sense that home sweet home is just around the next corner.  For Sellers thinking of putting their homes on the market, now is a good time to capitalize on a currently active Real Estate market in the Pascack Valley.  For the Buyer, there's no time like the present to make a move on your peice of Americana.  Why pay rent when you can own a home in this sought after town.  Interest rates seem to be remaining lower than ever making the temptation too great to pass.  Nobody knows what will happen in tommorow's market but getting into a home in Hillsdale could be the perfect move today

Hillsdale Train Station

Hillsdale New Jersey Information

Call Bob and Lisa today at (201)218-6802 or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com  for your Hillsdale Real Estate needs!

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)218-6802

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

DISCLAIMER: We must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to our blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are ours.

Selling In Bergen County Through The Eyes of A Buyer

With Inventory at an elevated level, Interest Rates remaining low and the Stock market at an all time high, what is the state of the Real Estate market in Bergen County?  So many try to pinpoint the real reason the market is where it is instead of focusing on the obvious.  When a home is listed for Sale, the Seller should try this simple excercise.  Selling In Bergen County through the eyes of the Buyer.Home Buyers

Take a look at your home as if you were the Buyer.  Simply stated, try to envision yourself looking at your home as if you have never seen it before but are considering buying it.  You may want to bring in an objective opinion but your listing agent should be able to assist you with this.  Take a walk through your front door as if seeing it for the first time through the eyes of a Buyer.  Does the front of your home look appealing?  Are the steps clear of debris such as leaves, shoes, and dead or dieing plants?  Does the front door look inviting or could it use a fresh coat of paint? What about the landscaping?  Is it trimmed and looking it's best for the current Season? 

When you step into your home what is the first thing that might catch your buyer's eye?  Is it the dirty Windows?  Perhaps a fresh coat of paint on the walls would brighten things up.  Is your furniture arranged in a manner that might trip someone or is it open to show off the space of the rooms? 

Let there be light!  In other words, how would a Buyer walking into your home find lightswitches?   Would they be easy to spot?  Are there fingerpints on the wall around the switch?  Is there a switchplate missing?  How about light bulbs - are they all accounted for? As simple as it sounds, showing a home without light verses with light could make all the difference in the world. 

Let's take a look at the flooring through a Buyer's eyes.  Can the rugs use some cleaning or the hardwood floors use some shining up?  Then there is the "Heart of the Home" or the Kitchen.  How does that fair?  Could the counters be cleared of clutter and the Refrigerator stripped of magnets?  Can a Buyer see the refrigerator?

How about the beds - are they made?  Does old junk fall out of the closets when a unsuspecting buyer opens the doors?  Lets take a stroll down to the Basement.  Would it make a Buyer want to run screaming from your home or will the Buyer say something like, "this is great storage space".  

Let us not forget the ugly truth about Bathrooms.  Most Buyers want to open that door and see something clean and fresh.  Pitted or moldey grout in the Tub is so easily remedied and so easily overlooked by a Seller because when you live in a house, it's easy to overlook alot.  But in this market, whatever it is, Buyers are still buying but the saavy Seller is making their home stand out like the prettiest girl at the Ball!

 

Buying or Selling a Home in Bergen County you can rely on Bob & Lisa of The HammersTeam for Top Notch Customer Service and Advice.

 

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker• (201)218-6802

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

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Teaneck Condo For Sale - Just Reduced!

Teaneck Condo

Renovated One Bedroom Condo with brand new Kitchen, gleaming Hardwood Floors, updated Bath, new windows is ready to move in and call home!  Priced at a low $189,990, Taxes: $2,847 Maintainance: $130 per month  Why Rent?!!!

Too Late! Has been rented.

Call us for more information @ 201-218 6802 

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

DISCLAIMER: We must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to our blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are ours.

New Listing in Hillsdale

Hillsdale Home For Sale

This wonderful Family Home boasts Five Bedrooms, Living Room with cozy Woodburning Stove, Dining Room with Sliders to Deck and Above Ground Pool, Modern Eat-in Kitchen and many updates throughout.  Located on deep property offering private Backyard and One Car Garage.  It's priced to sell and ready for immediate occupancy! 

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

DISCLAIMER: We must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to our blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are ours.

Bergen County Popularity>>Pascack Valley Real Estate

Bergen County Popularity in New Jersey is growing!Bergen County Parks

Having both grown up in the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, we understand why.  However for those who don't know, we thought we'd share some of the finer points that make people so anxious to call the Bergen County area "HOME"!  To start with, Bergen County has the benefit of being a Commuter's Dream for NYC commuters.  You can take a Commuter Train like the Pascack Valley Train Line from many areas in Bergen County and for those who are not close enough to a train, NJ Transit Buses run regularly throughout Bergen County.  

You will find some of the best and most convenient shopping anywhere in Bergen County.  There are a multitude of Malls and for those who like to shop locally, many of the towns have Centers lined with Specialty Shops for the convenience of residents.  If you like to Dine out, well Bergen County caters to a variety of pallets with Eateries to please everyone. 

The Schools of Bergen County are Top Notch and highly rated as well.  When it comes to leisure, pick your passion.  Bergen County has Golf Courses, Skating Rinks, Bowling Alleys, Tennis Courts, Parks, Soccer & Baseball Fields - there's something for the entire family!  But the best thing you'll find in Bergen County is the communities.  The tree lined streets and green lawns will welcome you along with the people you'll be happy to call your neighbors. 

So if you're looking for the best of everything - well, come to Bergen County.  A place we call home and we are sure that you'll see the reason for Bergen County Popularity

Your Bergen County, NJ Real Estate Source is the HammersTeam!  Call Bob & Lisa direct at (201)218-6802 anytime!  We're at "Your Service"!

 

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Lisa & Robert Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker• (201)218-6802

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

If you or someone you know is planning a Move or Sale of their home in the near future, call your Bergen County, NJ experts, Lisa & Bob Hammerstein at (201)218-6802 or visit us on our website at www.HammersTeam.com.  We'll be able to help you if you're Moving or Selling in any of the towns located in Bergen County New Jersey.


For more Local Information about the Pascack Valley area of Bergen County, New Jersey, call Bob & Lisa at (201)218-6802or visit us online at www.HammersTeam.com.

Your Real Estate Resource for the Bergen County - specializing in the Pascack Valley!


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Robert & Lisa Hammerstein • Sales Associates • Coldwell Banker • (201)315-8618

Address • 50 Broadway • Hillsdale, NJ 07642 •

 

DISCLAIMER: We must disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of, or reliance on, any information contained in this blog, or for the accuracy of comments or opinions expressed by visitors to our blog. The information contained in the articles is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed, and the opinions expressed in these articles are ours.