Marina is our March iPad Winner in our 2012 Referral Contest!
Will you be our next winner? Just refer a buyer or seller to the Matt Fetick Real Estate Team, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win an iPad! In December we'll be picking a GRAND PRIZE WINNER for a trip to the Caribbean!
To learn more about the Referral Contest, watch this video where David gives all the details.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meet The Team: Abby
If you haven't yet, we'd love for you to meet one of our newest team members, Abby. She does a lot of behind-the-scenes work, and if you call up the office you might just catch her answering your call!
Name
Abigail Cellars
Position at MFRET
How long have you worked for the MFRET?
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite spot to grab dinner in Chester County
On my deck, grilling with my son on a beautiful summer day
Where was the best vacation you have ever taken?
Puerto Rico, I go every year to relax and unwind
Eagles or Phillies?
Neither, I'm not much for watching sports. I'd rather play!
Why do you like working in real estate?
I like learning about an industry that has such a great impact on our economy. Hopefully one of these days, I will understand it all! It's ever-changing, and my team is great.
Favorite thing about Chester County?
The history and beauty surrounding it all
If you could have lunch with 1 famous person, who would it be and why?
Emily Dickinson. She is an amazing poet, and I have always been intrigued as to what she was thinking when she was writing a particular piece. Also, Dr. Seuss. He is a literary GENIUS!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Pinterest: Closets
It's easy to get stuck into creative ruts once you own a home. For some, you do a lot of gutting and painting when you first move in. For others, the home is move in ready, and you become too content with the previous owner's status quo. There are lots of fun projects you can do to give your home a personal touch. Sometimes a small change is all you need to be excited about your home all over again.
Today we'll be checking out some fantastic Pinterest pins on Closets. Closets, you ask? That's right. Sometimes, these small nooks and crannies can afford some great and creative space. You just need the right inspiration!
Check out some of these fab ideas:
Turn your closet into an office area. Perfect to hide away and keep things organized!
Wish you had room in your home to create? A closet craft area is a fun solution.
The small space of a closet makes the perfect reading nook.
Tucked away private guest bedroom?
Lose the doors, and you've got a spruced up mudroom or entryway!
The possibilities are endless, if you just let your mind run free! What other ideas do you have for what to do with a boring closet? Leave a comment below!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
520 Southview Ave
Here is one of our newest listing in the Kennett Square Borough. David shares a bit about the home in this quick video. If you are looking in the Kennett Square area, the value of this home can't be beat!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Chronicles of a First-Time Home Buyer: BE PREPARED
Today's Tip:
BE PREPARED
Being prepared is a good motto for life in general. But when it comes to buying a home, it is particularly keen advice. There are lots of things you will encounter or have to complete before getting the keys to your new home. Knowing some of the things to be prepared for in advance can take some of the burden off of homebuyers who have never bought a house before.
BE PREPARED...
...To wait.
In the dream world of real estate, particularly to those of us who have never bought a home, the process goes something like this: you find a house you like, you bid on the house, your offer gets accepted, and you are handed the keys the next day. In real life, the process is not like this. Most settlements are 45-90 days after the offer is accepted. So be prepared to wait for 1-3 months, in some cases longer. If you are working with a short sale or foreclosure, the wait time could be longer (and there are no certainties or guarantees for exact closing dates). Sometimes settlement gets pushed back after items are found out of compliance on an inspection, or if there is a home sell contingency. Be flexible, and be prepared to wait.
...To move quickly.
In direct contradiction to the statement above, you should also be prepared to move quickly, if the need arises. You might be expecting 45-90 days for a settlement, but circumstances might be such that settlement must be pushed sooner (I had friends who settled 3 weeks after their offer was accepted - rare, but possible). With a short sale, while you often have to wait months for the deal to go through, you might be given only a 1-2 week window of notice before settlement happens. Be prepared!
...For anything that might arise.
Expect the unexpected, and lower all your expectations when buying a home. Not on the actual house, but on how things will play out. Expect for things to show up on your home inspection. Expect negotiating instead of a clean deal. Expect timelines to change. Expect unexpected costs. Expect bumps to arise. Things WILL arise. And better to assume they will than to be caught off guard or blind-sided!
...With all your paperwork.
This will be a longer, more comprehensive post in the near future. But, as you are getting ready to start looking at houses for the first time (or you are already in an agreement of sale and waiting on settlement), make sure you have all your paperwork in order. Some of the forms you might need with both realtors and mortgage brokers: Bank statements from the past 3-6 months, Tax statements from the past 3-5 years, personal identification information (social security, birth certificates, passports, etc), household budget, employment contracts, any and all forms/proof of debt (credit card statements, alimony/child support statements, school loans, car loans, etc). Go back as far as you can with these statements - better to be safe than sorry (or left routing through your house at all hours of the morning in a panic - been there, done that).
...For life as a homeowner!
As you stay flexible and try not to get too attached until the keys are in your hand, get excited! Dream! Go furniture shopping as the settlement gets closer. Home-buying shouldn't just be stressful, it should be fun. You are buying a house that will become your home! With that said, be sure to go over your new household budget, with the figures of taxes, mortgage, and every bills so you are prepared and not totally thrown during your first few months as a new homeowner. Do everything you can to think ahead and be ready!
Little steps help you be prepared for one of the biggest (and exciting!) purchases of your lifetime. Make it easier on yourself and think ahead, so you are ready (and not freaking out) when settlement arrives.
We'd love to hear your First Time Homebuying tips and stories - so please leave a comment below!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Pinterest: Valentine's Day Decor
I know, two Pinterest posts in a row. BUT, with Valentine's Day being TOMORROW, I thought it would be fun to share a few Valentine-theme decor pins to inspire you in making your home festive for the romantic holiday. I couldn't resist!!
I love that little touches here and there can make a home subtly "themed" for a holiday:
An aptly-decorated mantle
Simple Window Art
A Classic, clean vase arrangement
A wreath to greet you at the door
A wreath to greet you at the door
Or you can go all out:
Dining Room a la Valentine
Can someone create this for me????
How will your home say Valentine's Day? What are you doing for your Special Someone??
Can someone create this for me????
How will your home say Valentine's Day? What are you doing for your Special Someone??
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