James Thomas Boyer

We as Chatham NJ Realtors tend to write about the possitive side of things quite a bit.  In fact I write about the possitive aspects of the market all the time, and today’s post may seem negative at times but remember, possitive or negative just depends on your point of view.

During the month of February there were 6 expired Chatham NJ MLS listings.  These were homes that were listed for 6 months or more and did not sell.  Why did they not sell?  That is the $64,000 question!!

Chatham NJ Homes For Sale, The Expired Listings

Here is a top 7 list of excuses their Chatham NJ Realtors were probably feeding these sellers, and only one of them has any merit.

1. Real estate market is too slow
2. Interest rates are going up, or are flat, or ???
3. It’s a slow time of the year
4. The weather has been bad
5. Nothing is selling (Homes that are priced right and in good showing condition sell all the time.  In the last 12 months 203 homes have sold in Chatham NJ 07928.)
6. There aren’t many qualified buyers out there (Not true, there are some Realtors including myself who have plenty of home buyers we are working with.)
7. Your price is too high (Bingo, any home will sell with the right marketing and the proper pricing.)

 Listen Chatham NJ Home Sellers, if your Chatham NJ Realtor is feeding you any of the first 6 excuses perhaps you picked the wrong Realtor.  If you have been on the market for more than 2 months, not gotten a offer on your home, and your Realtor has been telling you your home is over priced since the day it was listed, perhaps you should listen to your Realtor.

Chatham NJ area home buyers, there are some really good deals to be had in the area.  Even if a home looks to be over priced, don’t let that stop you, get a strong negotiating Realtor on your side, and make a offer for what you think a fair price is on the home you want.  If the seller really wants to sell, they will work with you, if not, it did not cost you anything to try.

To read the Chatham NJ Homes For Sale report visit the link

James Boyer
Chatham NJ Realtor
Chatham NJ Real Estate Expert
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Cell

The Chatham NJ real estate market had 16 home sales for the month of September 2008.  Considering all the turmoil in the financial markets, and all the fear that the general public is exhibiting these 16 home buyers should be admired.  They moved forward when it was hard to move forward.  Now they may not feel like they got lucky, but when 3 or 4 years have gone buy, they will look back and likely say, thank god we purchased our home when we did, we got a very good deal and a very good interest rate.

Here are the Chatham NJ Home Sales for the month of September 2008

1. 61  Woodland Road  $449,000 LP  SplitLev 3 1.1 $449,000 SP  141 DOM
2. 141  HILLSIDE AVE  $497,900 LP  CapeCod 3 2 $460,000 SP  141 DOM
3. 10  CORNELL PL  $499,000  SplitLev 3 1.1 $480,000  192
4. 14  CHARLES PLACE  $527,000  Custom 3 2 $514,000  116
5. 39  Woodland  $529,000  SplitLev 4 2 $512,000  6
6. 35  Roosevelt Ave.  $599,000  Colonial 4 1.1 $585,000  113
7. 12  VAN DOREN AVE  $619,000  Colonial 3 2 $621,900  13
8. 52  North Hillside Ave  $649,900  Colonial 4 1.1 $634,900  62
9. 39  Schindler Ct  $819,000  TwnEndUn 3 2.1 $809,500  43
10. 25  Meadowbrook Rd  $949,900  Colonial 4 2 $920,000  19
11. 20C  Kensington Road  $365,000  OneFloor 2 1.1 $360,000  79
12. 5H  Heritage Dr  $375,900  OneFloor 2 1 $362,500  68
13. 115  Huron Drive  $1,299,000  Colonial 4 2.1 $1,244,000  65
14. 5  TREE TOP LN  $1,599,000  Colonial 5 4.1 $1,550,000  64
15. 361  Shunpike Road  $1,775,000  Colonial 5 4.1 $1,635,000  99
16. 123  HIGHLAND AVE  $1,965,000  Colonial 5 4.2 $1,865,000  69

Chatham New Jersey is a very nice place to call home.  It has all the advantages which will help home prices do much better then the average in New Jersey. 

James Boyer
Chatham NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct

I have always found that the old statement “you get what you pay for” is almost always true.  That does not mean that I don’t try to get the best deal when shopping for something.  Currently I am shopping for a washing machine, due to the unexpected failure of my current one. 

 When I was shopping for a company to help me with my Chatham NJ real estate website, I looked around, and even tried someone who was fairly inexpensive.  Disappointment was soon to come though.  I ended up spending much more of my time than I thought I would managing a project which seemed to have little hope of success.  Then I decided to go with the best.  They were not cheep by any means.  They were not the most expensive ether, but what they were, was willing to listen to me and do what it took to make sure I was happy.  That was why I chose to work with Real Estate Webmasters.

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 James Boyer
Chatham NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct

July was a very good month for Chatham New Jersey home sales.  36 homes sold and closed during the month.  Not bad at all.  Considering there are 143 homes currently for sale in Chatham and 39 homes which are under contract and awaiting transfer to their new owners.  I know this is not precise but a ruff estimate would be that we currently have only 5 months supply of homes for sale in Chatham New Jersey.

The Chatham New Jersey Real Estate market July Sales

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Let me just say, I showed a home to day in Chatham New Jersey and I and my clients were just stunned.  This home was just wonderful in every possible way.  Every bathroom updated with out consideration to cost, the kitchen was updated wonderfully, just everything about the house and it’s yard were perfect.

My clients were equally stunned, so we went to the office to go over the comps and I have to say the home was priced right. 

So what is the point of this ramble,  we put together a great contract on this home, and my point is that if you can put your home into great condition for your price range and then price your home fairly, it will sell fast and for a fair price.

If your interested in Chatham New Jersey Real Estate visit my website to see every home listed for sale in the local MLS.

James Boyer
Chatham NJ REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited
973-539-6300 Office
973-647-0253 Direct

More Chatham NJ Real Estate news here.  More Chatham New Jersey Real Estate news availible at the NJ Real Estate Blog.

There were 22 real estate transfers in Chatham Boro & Chatham Township combined for the month of May 2008.  Included in this report are the actual home addresses, list prices, sold prices, and the days to sell for each of these pieces of real estate which actually transferred to new ownership during the month of May 2008 in Chatham New Jersey.

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