Thursday, June 11, 2009

Realtor Care Day 2009

The 5th Annual Realtor Care Day took place on
June 10th. The focus was on Columbus Housing Project's North of Broadway Community (NoBo), located along N. 21st between Mt. Vernon Ave. & E. Long St. Area agents & affiliates spent the day creating a community green space garden & vegetable garden, fence removal/relocation & beautifying various homes in the area.
This was the 2nd year I have served on the CBR committee, and I am so impressed with the dedication of so many individuals who make this event possible. In particular, this year I would like to thank Janet Thiede who volunteered many hours of her time to make this dream a reality. It is very gratifying to be part of this program!



Monday, June 8, 2009

Pleasures of Prescott Place


In February 2009, our team was hired to assist with the marketing of Prescott Place in Marble Cliff, OH. The decision to take on this project was not easy! The housing market was in a free fall and homes in this price range were not selling. The unique charm of this well-designed project combined with the confidence of a talented developer, Joel Pizzuti, convinced us to give it a try.
At the heart of Prescott Place is the historic manor house of Samuel Prescott Bush, great-grandfather of George W. Bush. The beauty, history & intricate craftsmanship of the mansion have been preserved by redesigning it into two homes. Surrounding the manor are 21 stunning homes in the Dutch Colonial style of the original mansion. The common elements of all the homes are superior materials, construction & style.
Of the 23 total units available for sale, nine have sold (including the south side of the manor house), and there are two additional units in contract.
The lesson... QUALITY SELLS... even in a difficult market. Sellers need to take a critical look at their homes and focus on enhancing features that attract buyers. In addition, any property needs to be marketed to the buying public. A good strategic plan can not be underestimated!
Want to learn more about Prescott Place? Give the "4forU" team with Real Living HER a call at 256-1670!