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Can a Love Letter Win a House Bid? How To Get Your Offer Accepted In Multiple Offer Situations When Buying A House

Dear Friend,


Here’s a quick note to let you know how I can help you—or anyone you feel comfortable introducing me to.

When sellers put their home on the market, they’re generally interested in two things: the price they get and the money they keep. But when they receive multiple offers from interested buyers, and the offers look similar, the deciding factor might be something completely different. It might come down to who they want living in “their” house. They might start to think about who they are leaving behind for their neighbors. 100_3706That’s why, when writing an offer for a home, buyers should add a “love letter” that tells about who they are and why they love the house, letting the owners know how they’ll fit in to the neighborhood. It can’t hurt and it just might help!

When you, a friend, family member, or neighbor decides to buy a home, contact me for help in crafting the best offer. 609-338-3773 or matt@sjhouses.com. Ask me for my free report, How to Stop Spending Money on Rent and Own a Home Instead.

Matthew Haviland, Your Real Estate Consultant For Life Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore 609-484-9890 ext 132

P.S. Who do you know who plans to buy a home soon? Please introduce us so I can guide them through the process.

P.P.S.  I recently had a buyer client who was in a multiple offer situation.  I encouraged them to create a short video on their phone to introduce their family to the seller.  It worked!  Their offer was accepted and they are now enjoying their new home.

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June Newsletter – Father’s Day, Yard Sale Tips And More

Please click here to view or download our June Newsletter.  June Newsletter – Matt

What If You Had One Year?

What would you do if you only had one year to live? The novelist Anthony Burgess found out when he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at age 40.

fathers-dayBurgess was working as a teacher in Brunei and had already published several novels. But when he got the devastating news and was sent back to England, he had to decide how he would provide for his wife after his death. His answer: Become a full-time writer.

During the last year of his life, he wrote five and a half novels, so one story goes. Ultimately he received some good news: His cancer had gone into remission. Instead of dying, he embarked on a lifelong career as a novelist, winning multiple awards and earning great fame for his book A Clockwork Orange, which was turned into a movie by legendary director Stanley Kubrick. He did eventually die…in 1993 at the age of 76 of lung cancer.

What could you accomplish if you lived like you only had a year left? Imagine the energy and force of will you would put towards your dreams, your family, your passion!

And then, what if you discovered that you were going to go on living after all? Imagine what a leap you would have made towards your dreams and goals.

Even if just for a day, what if you lived like you only had a year left? What would you do today? Sincerely,

Matthew Haviland
Your Real Estate Consultant For Life

P.S. If you’ve got a story to tell, you can reach me at matt@sjhouses.com or by calling me at 609-338-3773.

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Who’s Giving Home Buying Advice?

need-adviceHere’s a quick note to let you know how I can help you—or anyone you feel comfortable introducing me to.

When it comes to buying a house, everyone has an opinion. It doesn’t matter if they bought their home in the last century or have never even owned a home…once they hear you’re buying, they will tell you what to do and what to “watch out for.”

If you’re planning to buy a house, you’ll want to guard against allowing someone else’s trauma, drama, and bad decisions to make you second-guess your plans. As a real estate consultant, I encourage you to get a clear picture of what you want and why you want it, hold firm to your goal, and take courage from the fact that you’re in good company with other successful home buyers.

When you, a friend, family member, or neighbor decides to buy a home, contact me for help in formulating a plan. 609-338-3773 or matt@sjhouses.com. Ask me for my free report, How to Stop Spending Money on Rent and Own a Home Instead.

Matthew Haviland, Your Real Estate Consultant For Life Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore 609-484-9890 ext 132

P.S. Who do you know who needs to speak with a real estate consultant about the process of buying a home? Please let them know I’m an excellent guide.

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Day At The Zoo and Matt’s Home News May Edition

Matt's Home news - may 14

Day At The Zoo

You are invited to our fun Day At The Zoo with me your real estate consultant for life and the entire Haviland Group. This is my way of saying thank you for trusting me with your real estate needs, introducing me to the people you care about and for allowing me to be a part of your life.

Our Day at The Zoo will take place on Saturday June 7th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Cape May County Park & Zoo, Shelter C. I’ll have lunch and refreshments provided during that time and we’ll also have some great prizes to give away!

Come enjoy a day at the park and zoo with us! Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to come also.

I need to know if you are coming by Tuesday June 3rd. Also let me know how many guests you’ll be bringing. You can call or text me at 609-338-3773.

Sincerely,

Matthew Haviland
Your Real Estate Consultant For Life

P.S. Please RSVP for our Day At The Zoo by June 3rd. Email me at matt@sjhouses.com or by calling me at 609-338-3773.

P.P.S. Click here for my May newsletter:  May Newsletter – Matt

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‘Tis The Season To Be…Moving

Dear Friend,

Here’s a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you feel comfortable introducing me to.
Spring is upon us, and regardless of what’s going on in the economy that means it’s moving time. School is ending. Vacation time is coming. The weather is nicer. It’s generally just a good time to get out and look at homes.

So, the next time you’re in a conversation with a friend, family member or neighbor and they mention that they are thinking of buying a new home, take out your cell phone, look up my number 609-338-3773 and call me immediately. I’ll send you a certificate to give them a free subscription to my HomeFinder Newsletter, packed with valuable home-buying tips such as “How Do Sellers Price Their Homes And How Much Should I Offer?” and “Six Signs That Could Mean Expensive (Hidden) Trouble.”

Matthew Haviland
Your Real Estate Consultant For Life Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore 609-484-9890 ext 132

P.S. Every home buyer should know about the six signs that could mean expensive trouble. Be sure to give me a call the next time someone you know is talking about buying a home and we can help them avoid some expensive mistakes.

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John Wins Most Patient Seller Award For The Sale Of His Somers Point House

John wins my most patient seller award!  We were under contract in November and did not close until the last day of March.  In this case the buyer was to receive $50,000 from the Sandy First Time Home Buyer Grant.  After months of waiting, wondering and delays, we finally got approval and sold his house.

With this in mind John, was calm, calculated and was able to put things in perspective.  Throughout the process I consulted with John on where we were and what options we had.  I helped him evaluate those options and ultimately he chose to be patient and it paid off.

Thank you John and best wishes!

Matt

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The Fairways, Mays Landing NJ 55+ Golf Course Community Market Update

fairways-signIt’s a great time to buy a second home at the shore or downsize and enjoy the amenities and convinces of some of our wonderful 55+ communities. One community that has been hot is The Fairways in Mays Landing.

This is a golf course community and in a great convenient location close to shopping, restaurants, Hamilton Mall, Atlantic City and Ocean City.

Most homes are selling for around $100,000 so it is affordable and the maintenance fees include taxes.

Since December 20th Our Office Has Sold The Following Properties. Note: this is a complete list of sales according to our MLS.
213 Burning Tree Court Sold price $240,000 (BHHS Fox and Roach Listing Agent) 12/20/13
56 Knollwood Dr Sold price $92,500 12/22/13
63 Oakmont Dr Sold price $95,000 1/19/14

I partner with one of the leading websites for 55 and over homes in the country. Currently I have 19 prospects looking for homes in The Fairways. If you or someone you know is thinking about selling their home in The Fairways please contact me immediately. We are clearly leading the way in helping people move in and out of The Fairways.

Best wishes,

Matt
609-338-3773