Patricia "Pattie" Romano-Ocean County New Jersey Real Estate

   They have Outdated information on both  Zillow, Trulia,  I regularly receive inquires from prospective buyers who’ve seen this or that property for sale on Zillow.  When I look it up I find that the property is either in escrow, or was recently sold, or was sold literally years earlier. on man...

  Wherever you turn these days, it seems that someone is talking about “Green”, or “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED”) certified buildings, and “Zero Energy Homes”. Each of these share a commitment to reduced energy consumption and the “re-use, repurposing and recycling of mate...

Setting Home Repair Priorities When it comes to home maintenance and repair, deciding where to start can be a daunting task. Beyond the "fix-it-after-it-breaks" emergency situations, prioritizing preventative maintenance can be a bit challenging. When looking at the laundry list of potential home...

Preparing for Winter As winter approaches, preparations should be considered both inside and outside your home to protect your investment, maintain your safety, and provide comfort throughout the colder winter months. Indoor Preparations The most obvious items to address as the winter months appr...

Buying real estate is an emotional decision, but the opposite needs to be true for selling real estate. Emotions can get in the way of selling your property.  The more attached you are, the harder it will be to convince a potential buyer to see themselves as the new homeowner.  Try to get used t...

Negotiating Tips for Buyers Even with the help of an experienced real estate agent, the negotiating process can be frustrating and confusing. Many of us aren't involved in high-level business negotiations in our day-to-day lives, and even buyers who are savvy businesspersons aren't used to having...

Cut Back - Moving can be a difficult task. Don't make it more work than necessary by moving furniture, clothing, art or other belongings that you don't actually want or need anymore. Look for opportunities to de-clutter your life and get rid of excess possessions. Hand it Down: Tell your friends ...

One of the most common and costly mistakes made by sellers is setting an unrealistically high asking price. Every seller wants to receive the highest closing price possible for their house, but losing sight of fair market value can have serious repercussions. In some cases a lack of objectivity r...

Water-Saving Landscaping Tips As signs of sunshine start to peek through the fog of winter, we grow nearer to the season marked by the hum of lawnmowers and the smell of freshly churned soil. Spring, and the joys (or chores) of landscaping, are nearly upon us. Depending on your point of view, gar...

Re-Painting? Know the Essentials Painting interior walls is relatively easy and cheap way to transform the rooms of your home while protecting overall resale value. Aside from adding personality and drama, re-painting protects the surface from moisture and fading. Here are a few things to know be...