Adam VanDervoort
A huge thank you to all those who voted for me in the Times Union best of 2012 Realtor/Real Estate Agent. It is an honor to be recognized and I truly appreciate all those I have met and the clients I have worked for as a Realtor. I look forward to years to come and hope to be a regular on this list! Congratulations as well to Kevin Clancy & Anthony Gucciardo. Check out the link below & be sure to check out the other "Best Of's" around the Capital … [Read more...]
The Wall Street Journal recently released an article entitled: "Stunned Home Buyers Find the Bidding Wars Are Back". Whether you agree or not...they are spot on! The days of waiting for sellers to come crawling back to buyers' bids that we've seen over the past few years are nearly diminished. We here in the Capital Region are no different. With cracking down on appraisals, the sale prices of homes are more uniform across the board. This makes an agents job somewhat easier when … [Read more...]
First things first. Sellers want to sell their property for as much as possible. Buyers want to purchase a property for as little as possible. I have been on both sides. I have worked with buyers and I have worked with sellers. I have had buyers who ask me what they should offer. I have had buyers tell me what they want to offer. I have had sellers ask me to price their property. I have had sellers tell me what to list their property at. Finally, I have turned down listings when my number and … [Read more...]
Recently released by the 2011 NAR Provile of Homebuyers and Sellers New York Report was the demographics of New York's typical homebuyers & sellers. They conducted this survey by mailing to 80,099 consumers who purchased a home between July 2010 and June 2010. 305 responses came from NY, which were all taken into consideartion. Take a look below!... New York First-Time Homebuyers I am typically 31 years old We make up 45% of all buyers (37% nationally are first-time … [Read more...]
Thinking about getting your home ready to list but you have a basement full of...."stuff"? Well, now that you think about it, have a basement, attic, garage, shed, or spare room full of..."stuff"? Junk King has it covered! Check it out!!.... FAQ about our Junk Removal Services What does Junk King do? Junk King removes non-hazardous junk from homes and commercial locations. All you have to do is call us. Just show us what you want to get rid of and we'll do all the work. We'll collect your … [Read more...]
What if I told you: "You can buy a home with NO money down, NO PMI, NO application fees, NO upfront costs, discount on closing costs all at a LOW interest rate"? What's the catch Adam? Here are the simple guidelines: Up to 100 percent first mortgage financing on purchase transactions for1-2 unit, owner-occupied properties at affordable interest rates, with no private mortgage insurance (PMI) required. No upfront costs or application fees, unless the loan request is cancelled or … [Read more...]
Considering listing your home this holiday season? Or, is your home currently on the market and you're thinking about taking it off until next year? Weigh in these advantages when making your decision! *It seems to be somewhat of a norm for sellers to remove their home from the market during the holiday season. Now, lets say there are 8 comparable capes in your neighborhood you have been competing with since August for showings and price adjustments. 4-5 of them take their home off … [Read more...]
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
