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Buying or Selling Your Home?

Winter could be the right time to sell your home!

Put My Experience to Work for YOU

# 1 Tolland County Realtor 2010 & 2011 (based on MLS data) 

Prudential President's Circle Winner

My recent transactions

My Scheduled Open Houses 

THINKING ABOUT SELLING BUT NOT SURE IF WINTER IS THE BEST TIME?

Did you know that you have less inventory of listings in the winter, therefore less competition, which means that this could be the perfect window of opportunity for your home to be sold?

Winter buyers are generally more serious and often make faster decisions.

There are fewer buyers, but do you want to miss any of them?

As of mid January 2012, this holiday and Winter season has been MUCH more active than normal during winter. Even during the week between Christmas and New Years activity barely dropped in terms of showings and offers. The unusually mild weather may be one factor and there may be others.

Call me for a market evaluation of your home and I will also show you how I market my homes

860-305-8967 OR EMAIL: mariluk@yahoo.com

 

GET EXPOSURE FOR YOUR LISTING:

  • Each of my listings gets between 6,000 and 10,000 views per month.
  •   My website gets an about 120,000 to 160,000 page-views per month.

With all the gloom and doom in the media one would think that the real estate market is paralized.  In our area IT IS DEFINITELY NOT. As one bit of evidence, see my recent activity

Thinking of selling your home? Want results?

Contact me for a free market evaluation

When you list your home with me I work side by side with you to stage your home and it makes a BIG DIFFERENCE

Browse the FREE information resources I have assembled in one place for sellers and for buyers (no commitment, no registration)

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Learn about my newest real estate signs: "A better real estate sign: using QR technology for easy access to information on a listing" .  Click here for more details . Listing with me, your home can benefit from this too.

For more than 20 years, I have been helping my customers to buy or sell their home in all kinds of markets: boom and bust. 

Let me put that experience and resources to work for you!

 See a detailed run-down on What I do for you

Choosing a Realtor?  Look for the best combination of Agent and Brokerage: 

Marilu Kafka, Sales Executive, Realtor 

  • Full Time Dedication and Availability
  • Service with Courtesy, Effectiveness
  • Attention to Detail, Proven Processes and Systems, Experience
  • Frequent, Timely, Responsive Communication
  • Client Testimonials and Company Awards / Recognition
  • Savvy Exclusive Team:  Apply Latest Technology Tools on Your Behalf

#1 Agent in Tolland County and and Town of Tolland 2010 and YTD 2011*

Prudential Connecticut Realty, Full Service Estate Company

  • Local Market Leadership 
  • Recognized, Valued Brand
  • Strong Customer Service Values
  • Track Record & Reputation
  • Broad Marketing Scope & Rich, Innovative Tools
  • Full Service Menu
  • Strong Customer Satisfaction Record
  • Investment in Technology Innovation to Better Service You

Prudential Connecticut Realty: Largest Market Share in Tolland County*

 

* based on statistics from Realtors Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

The Combination of BOTH is the key to get the best RESULTS

Why Wouldn't You Work With The Best?  

Every one of my clients receives: outstanding service, attention to detail, constant communication and an adaptable, friendly personality, effective use of available capabilities. My goal is to use my years of experience to help you make the sale or purchase of our home as smooth and trouble-free as possible by anticipating and avoiding problems that create stress and overcoming obstacles.

Buying or Selling a home is likely one of the most important financial decisions in your life. You NEED a full time, experienced professional Realtor to represent and advise you.

I work in a team with my husband, Cornelius Kafka, also a state of Connecticut licensed Realtor. As a team, we combine my many years of experience in real estate with his long experience in information technology at some of the largest corporations to maximize your property's exposure and our service to you. Together, we can be more available, pool knowledge, expertly cover more angles. Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Google Adwords, Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress Blogs are just some of the newest technologies that we use for the benefit of our business, to gain exposure for our listings, and to foster our relationship with you as a buyer or seller.

Find out more about me

 

THINKING OF SELLING?

Winter is a slower season for real estate but both buyers and sellers tend to be more motivated and there is less competition

Market Prices Appear to be Stabilizing

What are you waiting for?

How long will you wait to move on?

What are you missing by waiting?

 

LOOKING TO BUY?

Mortgage Rates Are Near Record Lows

Many Nice Homes are on the Market

Prices are Attractive

What are you waiting for?

How long will you wait?

What's the enjoyment value you are missing out on?

An increase in interest rates by 1 percentage point impacts monthly payments roughly as much as a 10% increase in loan amount. Do the numbers yourself on your calculator or mine

Example: Loan $400,000 @ 5% = Payment of $2,100; Loan of 440,000 @ 4% = Payment of $2,147.

Numbers above are for illustration only and don't take into account points, mortgage insurance and any other costs.

The current real estate market in the Greater Hartford Area, while not in the booming state we had a few years ago, is active. Pricing varies by town, volume of activity varies by price range, with some stable, a few others increasing and some decreasing.

Selection of Tolland County Statistics 2007-2011 (PDF)

CTMLS Statewide Statistics to Q3 2011 (PDF)

Prudential Connecticut Realty Real Estate Market Report Q4 2011

Historical Statistics Connecticut Multiple Listing Service

Connecticut Mill Rates

 If you are considering a sale, while the drop in prices over the last few years may give you pause, remember that most likely you will also be a buyer and the lower prices and those record-low interest rates may not last. 

Not finding quite the right home? Check my  Coming Listings and be the first to know what will soon be on the market.


Relocating?

If you are using a relocation company let me know. I am a Certified Relocation Specialist and I work with all relocation companies


Pricing Your House Right is most Critical but STAGING MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE

For TIPS on how to make your house LOOK BETTER AND GET EVERY PENNY YOU DESERVE. CALL me: 860-305-8967 OR EMAIL me: mariluk@yahoo.com

Stand Out from the competition, SHOWCASE YOUR BEST FEATURES  Let me SHOW YOU HOW.


Please browse the site.  There is a wealth of information available on this site that will help you be a better informed seller or buyer, regardless of whether you decide to work with me.

Contact Me or email me for a free consultation:  860-305-8967 

  My Goal: Surpassing YOUR Expectations


Whether you are buying or selling, contact me to discuss your real estate needs, get an estimate on your house or to answer your questions. There is no cost or obligation. You can also reach me by email at mariluk@yahoo.com

If you are wondering about rent versus buy, click on this link

 

My other website on Prudential Connecticut Realty is also a gateway to additional useful information: click here to visit and explore


My primary area served is the Greater Hartford Area, specifically what's known as "East of the River". I am particularly focused on the towns of  Tolland, Ellington, Coventry, Mansfield, Rockville, South Windsor, Stafford,  Storrs, Vernon, Willington and also reach into surrounding towns such as Woodstock.

 DISCOVER  VALUABLE INFORMATION HERE

By clicking on the Listings tab in menu bar above, you can get information on my current listings and, if you like open houses, you will also see the current schedule (typically updated by Thursday).

 The Buying a Home tab is oriented to buyers and provides important information and links that you will find useful as a buyer.

The Selling Your Home tab in the menu bar is focused on Sellers and provides important information and links that you will find useful as a seller, including how to prepare your house.  Additional articles on related topics can also be found in the Prepare your Home tab described below.

The Home Values tab is about getting started on obtaining an estimate of the value of your home to assist you in the process of deciding to put it on the market and if so for how much.

The Schools/Community tab contains a number of links to sites providing information on the towns in the area that you may be considering.

The Mortgage Info tab has some information on financing as well as the contact information for some providers that I have had multiple positive interactions with. I always recommend that you compare your options. Also see the Buying a Home tab for additional resources and articles on this critical subject.

The About Me tab gives information on my experience,  background and customer service principles. For most of us, our home is one of our biggest investments.  It is important that you and your real estate professional develop a relationship. My job is to help you make your real-estate transaction as positive an experience as I possibly can.

The Prepare your Home tab emphasizes the utmost importance of preparing your house to make the best possible impression.  It contains tips, best practices and examples.  Just think about your own attitudes towards a product you are considering: how big a difference proper presentation and packaging can make and how their absence can be a turn-off. 

The Coming Listings tab is a preview of listings that are "in the pipeline" and will be listed soon. If you are not already under contract with another RealtorŪ, I will be happy to share as many details as possible.

 

Marilu Kafka 860-305-8967 mariluk@yahoo.com