Gail & JoAnna's Real Estate Blog

      I'm talking about comfort zones.  You need to step out of them. My business took off once I realized that I needed to make myself uncomfortable to become a better realtor.       A few examples: Cold Calling - This was a tough one for me.  I would stutter in my brain before I even picked up...

          Manalapan Township Presents Wednesday, December 10th Municipal Building Court Room 120 Route 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726   The schedule is as follows: 6:45 pm – Awakenings Vocal Group 7:00 pm – Manalapan Youth Orchestra 8:00 pm – Santa arrives!  Light refreshments will be served.   For inf...

Give your family the gift of homeownership this Holiday Season! Great price for this updated Manalapan New Jersey Home! Incredible Bonus! - Seller offering to pay 1 point to buy down interest rate on buyer's mortgage - for qualified buyers with a minimum of 20% down. A great home AND a great inte...

      I was talking with a realtor in my office today who mentioned that she actually kept track of the hours she worked this year.  When she did the math and calculated her hourly rate, she was VERY disappointed!  She said, and I quote, "I really need to make more money and work less hours.  I'...

What's your take on seller's offering bonuses?  Either to the selling agent OR to the buyer in the form of closing cost assistance or points to lower the interest rate on the buyer's mortgage? Are they effective in enticing agents to show the property or getting buyer's to get off the fence and m...

  In its ongoing tradition of brightening the holiday season for children in need, Weichert has kicked off its 30th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. From now through December, each of the company's sales offices will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for distribution to financially or physically disadva...

I started responding to Randy's post about Email Etiquette (see his post here) and found I had enough to say to warrant a post of my own. ______________________________________ There is a little "boy who cried wolf" mentality going on in my inbox these days. I receive daily (sometimes twice a day...

I am looking forward to the quiet time with my family tomorrow. A day off from the normal hustle and bustle that is the life of a Realtor and a Mom. I will pause, look around the dinner table and count the many blessings in my life. I will remember those less fortunate than me. I am grateful for...

Had to share this with you guys! I met an elderly woman about 2 years ago, when she called for a Market Analysis on her adult community home.  She was applying for admission to an assisted living facility and needed to provide documentation of her assets.  She was clear with me that she wasn't re...

Received an interesting call earlier today. I have a 1 Bedroom condo listed for sale in East Brunwick, NJ. Priced at $149,900, it is an excellent value and presents a great investment opportunity as this neighborhood is attractive to people commuting to New York City. An agent called and asked if...