Seaport Real Estate Services Blog - Tim Bray

"The Daily Voicemail Hack: Elevate Your Professional Game"

In the fast-paced world of real estate, every call could be a game-changer. Commission-based professionals often find themselves tethered to their phones, living in fear of missing that one pivotal call. But what if I told you there's a way to reclaim your freedom, stand out from the crowd, and still come off as the top-notch professional you are? Enter: The Daily Voicemail Hack.

????**Why Update Your Voicemail Daily?**????

1. Stand Out from the Crowd

Every time you miss a call and the caller hears your updated voicemail, they immediately recognize your dedication and commitment. It's a clear indicator that you're on top of your game and are meticulous in your approach - a trait every client appreciates, especially in the real estate world.

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Zillow Group - A Catalyst for Change

It may be time to push the chair back from the table and stand up to the behemoth before us.  We as real estate professionals should not be threatened or scared of the paradigm shift that is currently taking place in the industry. We must embrace change and be nimble. There is an opportunity for the Brokers in this country to come together as one. An opportunity to create a portal that will enable the real estate industry to grow and thrive indefinitely.

Let’s back up a few years and look at Zillow’s business model. Zillow proposed to add value to the consumer by offering a Zestimate.  The Zestimate made the consumer flock to www.zillow.com .  The consumer felt that they now had a tool offered by a disinterested third party that made the Appraiser…

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Incredible Commercial Property Hits The Market in Downtown Mystic

Click here to view the marketing packet for this  property.

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Truth about the 2013 Real Estate Tax of 3.8%

To start, I must say that I am not a tax professional or an attorney. In fact, I have no desire to be involved in either of these professions (though I respect them) and urge you to seek counsel from someone other than a real estate professional writing a blog post.

First of all, it is not a sales tax nor does it impose any transfer tax or recordation tax. It is called a “Medicare Tax” because the money received will be allocated to the Medicare Trust Fund, which is part of the Social Security System. This tax will not affect everyone and in fact will impact a very small percentage of people selling.

People are confused for good reason.  The actual legislation will make your head spin…take a look.

SEC. 1411. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
(a) IN…

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A New Way to Search for Homes Priced Well Below Market Value

The following example can be applied to properties in all price ranges in every town in CT. We are extremely excited to be able to add even more value to our clients than ever before.

Are you planning to purchase a home in these towns in the next 6 months?  Did you know that there are currently 130 properties on the market between $200,000-$300,000?

What if you could have inside information on the pricing for these 136 properties?  How helpful would it be to know which of these 136 homes are priced well below their current market value? Don’t you think having access to this kind of information would help you to make the right decision about which properties to consider buying? 

I have developed a system that can give you access to just this…

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Right School ~ Wrong House

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Okay, okay… so I guess we are not here to talk about evolution, but we are here to talk about schools and homes.

As many people know, parents often find a school for their child before they have found a home to live in. So what do people do when they want to find a home in a certain school district or in relation to a specific school? Well look no further, Seaport Real Estate Group provides the only School Directory in southeastern Connecticut that provides school information and gives people the ability to search for homes based off of the specific school they are interested in.

When parents try to find general school information for their children there are several national sites that provide good…

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Getting the BEST PRICE for your Home

Effective marketing is the key to selling your home quickly and getting the highest price. Aggressive, effective marketing of our Client's homes by every available medium is how we've become  top real estate agents in the Mystic area. It's our job to assure that you get as many qualified offers as possible, allowing you to extract the highest price the market will bear.

One of the most important elements of marketing your home effectively is setting the price right. Set the price too high, and you won't get any offers and your home will take too long to sell. Set it too low and you cheat yourself by not getting your home's full, fair value. As  experts in the Mystic area real estate market, We analyze the market and set area home prices every…

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16 River View Ave, Noank CT 06340 (e252898) My Listing

Click here to view a comprehensive 18 page marketing packet for this property.

Click here to view a recent appraisal of the property by a local reputable appraiser.

Click here to view a virtual tour of the property.

Noank - A boater’s paradise with four marinas and Boat Yards within a .8 mile radius, Noank may be one of the region’s best kept secrets. This quaint Sea fairing community is the embodiment of a Classic New England Fishing town with winding shoreline roads overlooking the picturesque sound. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough and Costello’s Clam Shack attract both locals and vacationers. Art galleries, a small country store, and community play ground with basketball and tennis courts make this a community with large amounts of foot…

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The time to buy RIGHT is NOW in Stonington

Are you planning to purchase a home in Stonington in the next 6 months?  Did you know that there are currently 35 properties on the market in Stonington between $200,000-$300,000?

What if you could have inside information on the pricing for these 35 properties ?  How helpful would it be to know which of these 35 homes are priced well below their current market value? Don’t you think having access to this kind of information would help you to make the right decision about which properties to consider buying? 

I have developed a system that can give you access to just this type of insider information and, in the process, save you thousands of dollars by showing you which properties to avoid …the ones that can’t sell because they are overpriced.

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