DO you ever wonder what a home seller was thinking? There are many reasons an agent, buyer or neighbor can think that. Here in the Manchester NH area, the leading way people know who agents are, is by word of mouth. Getting a great review or having a client talk about the great job i did is the leading way i get new clients. As in any field, there is the good and the bad. There is the known and the unknown. There is the experienced and the newbies.  What inspires me to write about this topic today is two "friends" whose choice in agents left me puzzled, wondering and obviously not as close as I thought. In these days of social media you may not see someone, but speak to them once a week or more through social media posts. You think you are close and then see they listed their condo with... 10/22/2020

First off what is co-broking? When a buyer agent or transactional broker brings a buyer to your home, it is called co-broking. Here in the Manchester NH area,  we have three types of agents. We have the listing agent which of course represents the seller. We have the buyer agent which of course represents the buyer. We also have what is called a transactional broker, that represents no one, but provides duties to a buyer such as finding them homes to see, showing them homes and preparing their offer. A transactional broker does not offer advice to their buyer. Most often this happens when a buyer is looking for a discount agent or for some reason, does not want a buyer broker. So, how is this hindering home some sales? Here in NH there is a new trend. Quite a few big company or franchis... 10/21/2020

We are only 12 days from Halloween, but Buying or Selling Real Estate does not have to be scary. The fall Real Estate market here in the Manchester NH area is reaching the peak our fall market. We have exploded with activity. We are seeing new homes coming on the market and buyers ready to buy now. The busy fall market does not last forever, so if you are thinking of selling, now is the time. Once November hits the fall market slows and gives way to winter. There is no secret that we need more homes to sell. If you are thinking of selling, let me stop by and give you a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Not ready for me to come by? We can give you a virtual market analysis giving you a range of values your home may be worth in today's market.    Please do not forget though, that there is a differenc... 10/19/2020

What is the cheapest home I can buy? Seemingly where ever I go people are asking me about the Real Estate Market. You know what? I LOVE it. I love listing and selling real estate so i don't mind answering questions. Once we get into the topc of how many homes are For Sale in the Manchester NH area. The next question is often what is the lowest price home in the area?  The answer for Single Family homes is 2 Derry Street. Listed at $140,000 it is a 7 room, 3 bedroom and 1 bath home. It has 840SF of living space. The answer for condominiums is 75 Log Street unit 1h. Listed at $105,000 it is a garden style condo with 4 rooms, 2 bedroom and 1 bath. It has 728 SF. PLEASE NOTE: To see these or any homes for sale in the Manchester NH area, please reach out to me. Let me show you there is a dif... 10/16/2020

Everyone was asking what was wrong with a newer home in the Manchester NH that was just listed? An out of town person listed it and listed it much lower than it was worth. It seemed to be coming soon for ever. Then they had an "open house" and required all offers to be in by 9am Monday.  It was not really an open house as you had to choose one of the 8 hour slots available to see the home. They repeated this on Sunday. So 16 buyers would get to see it. It left my buyer out as all slots were filled up. I sold the home next door. I saw the buyer of that home at the grocery store. She did not waste anytime asking me why the home was priced so low. I was hoping the seller had told her why it was so low.  She has a way with people and not being shy, she said she would ask. Fast forward I not... 10/15/2020

WHY would any home owner give away a home? Here in the Manchester NH area, I am hearing of increasing stories where this is happening. There are many reasons people need to sell a home quick. Most often is the home is in foreclosure. I am also seeing estate sales, sickness, death and divorce. Many of the homes need a great deal of repairs. Before we go any further, STOP!!! Please read this and know that you have options when needing to sell your home quick. Many are calling the "pay cash for your home" people and getting half price offers and shockingly, taking them. No, please do not fall for it. Lets start at the beginning. Home owners and or would be Home sellers, there is options. First off call us first. Let me come and see the home. I can tell you what it is worth in today's marke... 10/14/2020

WHAT is that a picture of you ask? On this older Manchester NH area home, it happens to be part of the electrical system. Built in 1890 this Victorian beauty sits in a desired part of North Manchester. Tree lined neighborhoods. Well kept homes and large yards.  This home was in their family for 70 years. It is now time the owner moves to an active adult community. As I assisted them to find their new dream home, we planned for the sale of their home. Once ready, we placed this desired home on the market. Priced according to condition and it's need for some updates. Crystal clean and loaded with original features makes this home a must have for those looking for circa 1900 architecture. On the listing sheet and seller property information report, it is discussed the home has the original... 10/13/2020

The foliage is peaking in our area, bright reds, oranges and yellows. The fall Real Estate market here in the Manchester NH area is also exploding with activity. The fall market is as busy if not busier than the spring market. More homes are coming on the market to meet the mountain of buyers ready to buy. The busy fall market does not last forever, so if you are thinking of selling, now is the time. Once November hits the fall market slows and gives way to winter. There is no secret that we need more homes to sell. If you are thinking of selling, let me stop by and give you a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Not ready for me to come by? We can give you a virtual market analysis giving you a range of values your home may be worth in today's market.   We saw interest rates tick upwards last week in... 10/12/2020

What was that? The last week as seen some changes here in the Real Estate market here in the Manchester NH area market. The flood of new inquiries is slowing. The first question was, is it just with me? Was it city wide? State wide? how about nationally? Having many showings on a couple of my new listings, it gave me time to talk to many buyer agents and what they are seeing. It is state wide.... It is unknown if it is something just here in NH or others are seeing a change too. The first thing I gather, is it is no time to panic. Our typical fall market in NH starts out like an explosion and slows as it gets colder. Many buyers and sellers want to close before winter arrives. Are we back to a typical market? Maybe...  The facts I do know are sellers are still listing. Buyers are still ... 10/12/2020

In these times of multiple offers for every home I list. I find that buyers and their agents are getting creative here in the Manchester NH area. An offer on my new listing read just like this, " Buyer to pay $10,000 over appraised value." So, what is the problem you may ask?  The problem is  that there was no sale price. It was blank with an " * " -  where in the comments it read, " Buyer to pay $10,000 over appraised value." The problem continues as you do not know what value an appraiser will put on that home. It could be exact, could be high or even too low of a value. With multiple offers, it is common to ask all buyers for their highest and best offer. This buyer was asked to "re-phrase" their offer to state a number. They balked. They said it was illegal not to take an offer and ... 10/08/2020

We are happy to announce our NEW LISTING in NORTHEND ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS located at 31 Andrew Street in Manchester NH. Listed today it was put UNDER CONTRACT today. This desired condo has 924 SF of living space. Sliders to a nice deck.   Scott Godzyk of the Godzyk Real Estate Services is the Exclusive Agent on this sale. Please email sctprop@aol.com or call 603.661.2121 with questions if you would like to buy or sell a home.   WE CAN SELL YOUR HOUSE TOO!!!  CALL TODAY FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSISTO SEE WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH Search the MLS Multiple Listing Service by Clicking Here   Price: $142,000 4 Rooms, 2 BR and 1 bath Built in 1974  Size 924 SF LOT SIZE: condo Subject to error, ommsion or prior sale. Subject to change without notice.   If you are thinking of buying a Home please co... 10/07/2020

In trying times you get to see what people are made of. You get to see their human side. You also get to see peoples true colors. Here in the Manchester NH area, our Real Estate market came to a stop in March. We had a cold and wet spring. Gloomy in more ways than one. Real Estate sales stopped, but something different happened. Questions started pouring in. A mix of would be home sellers, would be home buyers and people who were scared of the unknown. Being pressed for answers, it gave me a purpose. I love to talk real estate. It is not just my job but my life.  With nothing to sell, i felt a bit lost. I felt a lot of depressed. Hearing from so many past and would be future clients, gave me a purpose again. There was no time to waste though. I am used to being busy. This time gave me t... 10/06/2020

Can you believe October has arrived? The foliage is exploding in color, bright reds, oranges and yellows. We are in the heart of the fall Real Estate market here in the Manchester NH area which is also exploding with activity. The fall market is as busy if not busier than the spring market. The busy fall market does not last forever, so if you are thinking of selling, now is the time. Once November hits the fall market slows and gives way to winter. There is no secret that we need more homes to sell. If you are thinking of selling, let me stop by and give you a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Not ready for me to come by? We can give you a virtual market analysis giving you a range of values your home may be worth in today's market.   We saw interest rates tick upwards last week inspiring many buy... 10/05/2020

October is here ushering in cooler weather, bright colors and a booming Real Estate market here in the Manchester NH area. The fall market is as busy if not busier than the spring market. It will not last forever once winter arrives, so if you are thinking of selling, now is the time. If you are thinking of selling, let me stop by and give you a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Not ready for me to come by? We can give you a virtual market analysis giving you a range of values your home may be worth in today's market. Where ever I go, people are asking HOW IS THE MANCHESTER MARKET?.    Lets take a look at what the market is up to. Please do not forget though, that there is a difference from agent to agent. Support local business and chose us, your home town Realtor for 34 years who offers some of t... 10/01/2020

As we reach the end of September, the weather here in New Hampshire may be cooling, but the fall Real Estate market is heating up here in the Manchester NH area. The fall market is as busy if not busier than the spring market.  It does not last forever, so if you are thinking of selling, now is the time. Once November hits the fall market slows and gives way to winter. There is no secret that we need more homes to sell. If you are thinking of selling, let me stop by and give you a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Not ready for me to come by? We can give you a virtual market analysis giving you a range of values your home may be worth in today's market.   We saw interest rates tick upwards last week inspiring many buyers to speed up their search. Please do not forget though, that there is a differe... 09/28/2020

I am not sure what to think. It was unfortunate I had a seller sitting next me signing a listing contract when i just got this call. As he signed, he said tocanswer it, I have to read this anyway. So I answered the phone, Good Morning, Scott Godzyk. Then was asked "If I would like some help in selling my home?"   Was this a joke? Did i know this person? Did they not know I am a real estate broker?    Sadly being with a client who looked at me and said to answer the phone, i could not be as witty as i may have been in my car alone. A call at 8:20am is usually important.  So I answered.   SO was this agent new?   Did they even scan the "do not call list" prior to making a cold call as they were calling personal cell phone?   How did they not know who I am? This town isn't that big...   T... 09/22/2020

What do you get when you mix Cold New Hampshire mornings with warm afternoons? You get the fall Real Estate market here in the Manchester NH area. The fall market is as busy if not busier than the spring market. It does not last forever, so if you are thinking of selling, now is the time. Once November hits the fall market slows and gives way to winter. There is no secret that we need more homes to sell. If you are thinking of selling, let me stop by and give you a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Not ready for me to come by? We can give you a virtual market analysis giving you a range of values your home may be worth in today's market.   We saw interest rates tick upwards last week inspiring many buyers to speed up their search. Please do not forget though, that there is a difference from agent t... 09/21/2020

When the first words from a person calling me are "I think i made a mistake." I know that there will be a good story to follow. Despite a great referral to list with me, this woman chose to list with the agent who charged the least. She had lots of demands to go with them. She wanted to list at a price higher than any neighborhood house had sold for. She did not want to fix anything and would only give 30 days to sell it.     I spoke the hard truth. Perhaps why I did not get the listing, but i live in reality. The roof is 25 years old, it needs to be replaced and it shows. The carpet is worn, beyond any cleaning that could bring it back to life. The house has flashy wall paper and non neutral colors. It has some challenges. To get top dollar, you have to be in mint condition.   The rea... 09/19/2020

When it comes to wearing a face mask, there is a right place and a wrong place to be wearing them. Driving in your car alone. NO. Riding a bike alone. NO.... BUT.. listing and selling bank owned homes, estate sales, vacant homes and or short sales. YES   You never know what you will find when you open the door to a vacant home. Mold, cat pee, dog poop, mice droppings all make for a smell that can knock you down. So even before Covid 19, I wore masks in these homes. People always would look at me funny.   Since the day a decade or so ago I had a bad reaction to a moldy home, I have stocked masks in my car. Not just any masks, but both N95 Masks and a full respirator. The throw away masks to be honest, are useless keeping anything out.    SO yesterday, heading into a new condo REO listin... 09/18/2020

Whether you are listing a home or showing home, you only have one first impression. So, what is the first thing you notice when you enter a home? For me, it is "the Smell".   I am on a listing blitz and meeting many would be home sellers in the last couple of months. That means I have seen and smelled many things. Some pleasant and some not so much. Yesterday, I walked into an ash tray. It smells like a 1980's dive bar. The walls were yellow, the windows were fogged over and I needed to change clothes after leaving. The seller did not smell it. They were even a little shocked how much it affected the price. The daughter could smell it and needed to make a decision to tear up the carpets, was all surfaces and re-paint the home. She was happy i was honest and offered them options.    Ove... 09/17/2020