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Communication is key

By Paulette Zuena | Published: March 6, 2012

Communication is essential to the success of almost every human endeavor. This is especially true when buying or selling a home. Moving is complicated. Consider this partial checklist of many details which must be completed: showing appointments appraisals mortgage applications inspections repairs title work insurance certificates of compliance utility transfers taxes earnest money accounting With … Continue reading Communication is key

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What’s up with all those letters behind the real estate agent’s name?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: November 17, 2011

Every profession has it’s own alphabet soup of degrees and designations.  Some are very familiar to us such as  MD., PhD., RN., and DDS.  While some are specific to a particular profession such as medicine, others apply across fields  of study such as a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.  What they all have in common, however, is … Continue reading What’s up with all those letters behind the real estate agent’s name?

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6 reasons to buy or sell your Andover home during the holidays

By Paulette Zuena | Published: November 14, 2011

I played golf this Saturday.  Yes, it was a little chilly, especially in the morning.  As I put on my winter golf gloves and set up for my first drive of the round, it occurred to me that playing golf in November in Andover  is somewhat like buying or selling a home in Andover this time of … Continue reading 6 reasons to buy or sell your Andover home during the holidays

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Have we lost a little perspective when it comes to our homes?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: October 13, 2011

I spoke with a homeowner the other day who asked if she should put hardwood floors or carpeting in her family room. She wondered which one would add more to the value of her home. I thought this was a curious question since she is not planning to sell her home in the near future. … Continue reading Have we lost a little perspective when it comes to our homes?

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Thinking about buying or selling a home in Andover?

By Paulette Zuena | Published: October 12, 2011

When you are ready to buy or sell Essex County real estate, Paulette Zuena is your neighborhood expert. With the knowledge and skills to guide you successfully through the real estate process, I am dedicated to providing you with quality service to negotiate the best possible terms for you during your transaction. I encourage you … Continue reading Thinking about buying or selling a home in Andover?

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Remodeling? Why is doesn’t pay to skip the permit…

By Paulette Zuena | Published: September 20, 2011

Whether you’re a “do it yourself” remodeler or hiring a contractor or handyman to help with your remodeling project, be sure you follow your town’s building and permiting process.  Here in Andover and North Andover, most licensed contractors will handle the permiting details for the homeowner.  Because they understand the procedures and know the town officials involved in the … Continue reading Remodeling? Why is doesn’t pay to skip the permit…

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Thoughts on the fall real estate market and why I love my career…

By Paulette Zuena | Published: September 6, 2011

With Labor Day comes the start of the fall real estate market. Here in Andover it can be a busy season for home buyers and home sellers. Last evening I installed a “For Sale” sign for a new listing here in Andover. For the sellers it was an exciting moment. It was an exciting moment … Continue reading Thoughts on the fall real estate market and why I love my career…

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What to do when the appraisal is less than the offer price….

By Paulette Zuena | Published: March 16, 2011

While it is possible that the seller has an unrealistic expectation about the true market value of his or her home, it’s also possible that the appraisal is inaccurate.  You might ask to see a copy of the appraisal report to see which comparable homes were included in the appraiser’s analysis.  Were the homes truely … Continue reading What to do when the appraisal is less than the offer price….

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Why home sellers should not be present when buyers visit their home

By Paulette Zuena | Published: February 24, 2011

Our homes are very special to us and it’s true, no one knows more about a home and it’s features than the people who who live in it. Still, no amount of coaching or discussion about the characteristics of a home will sell a home. Some of the features you love most about your home may not … Continue reading Why home sellers should not be present when buyers visit their home

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