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When’s the Best Time to List?

January 28, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

Looking to buy a home? Search all homes here.Looking to sell your home? Get a free home value report here. Last week, I went on three listing appointments. Each homeowner asked me the same question: “Should I list now or wait for spring?” Here’s what I told them: There is no right or wrong … [Read more...] about When’s the Best Time to List?

Filed Under: Real Estate, Sellers, Videos Tagged With: selling your home

What is the purpose of hiring a realtor?

January 19, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

benefits of hiring a realtor

I think it can be very easy sometimes to feel like what you know is common knowledge. No matter what your line of work is, there are certain things in your field that seem obvious. It’s impossible to even imagine a time where you didn’t know certain things. That’s how I felt when someone asked me … [Read more...] about What is the purpose of hiring a realtor?

Filed Under: Sellers

Monmouth County New Years Eve

December 16, 2019 by Melissa DeSantis

Monmouth County New Years Eve

Another holiday and another round up of local fun for everyone in and around Monmouth County! I love that everyone has been enjoying these so I thought I would do another. Let’s get right into it. iPlay America's New Year's Eve 2020 Dec. 31st 7:30 PM - 1 AMiplay America is truly a staple for … [Read more...] about Monmouth County New Years Eve

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7 Day Guide for Preparing your home for Sale

December 5, 2019 by Melissa DeSantis

preparing your home for sale

Below is my 7 day guide for preparing your home for sale. A step by step plan that will help you prepare your home correctly. DAY 1: PAPERWORK & KEYS: Your realtor and potential buyers are likely going to ask you a lot of questions about your home, so start digging out paperwork now: … [Read more...] about 7 Day Guide for Preparing your home for Sale

Filed Under: Real Estate, Real Estate Tips, Sellers

NYC Family Day Trip for the Holidays

December 5, 2019 by Melissa DeSantis

what to do on a nyc day trip

Happy December, everyone! I don’t need to break the news to you- it is officially the holiday season. I wanted to do a round-up of things to do with the kids this holiday season in NYC that are a little less traditional. Sure, you can always go see the tree and go ice skating in Bryant Park. But … [Read more...] about NYC Family Day Trip for the Holidays

Filed Under: Real Estate

How is the local real estate market? Monmouth County, NJ

November 22, 2019 by Melissa DeSantis

monmouth county nj real estate

How is our local real estate market here in Monmouth County doing? It's been a very strange year here in Monmouth County NJ real estate, but homes that are priced correctly, need minimal or a little amount of work, are still getting top dollar and selling quickly. With that being said, the higher … [Read more...] about How is the local real estate market? Monmouth County, NJ

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: freehold, how is the real estate market, manalapan, marlboro, monmouth county nj

Now or Later?

October 3, 2019 by Melissa DeSantis

freehold real estate

The question is now or later. This is the time of year many homeowner's may be thinking of selling and ask, "Should I sell my house now, or should wait for the spring market?" To answer this question, first, you need to ask yourself if now is the right time for me? If the answer is yes, I highly … [Read more...] about Now or Later?

Filed Under: Colts Neck

How to Keep Your Sh*t Together

September 7, 2019 by Melissa DeSantis

saving time and stress in real estate

Real estate is stressful. It is stressful for buyers. It is stressful for sellers. It is even stressful for us realtors. I can't tell you how often I see people stressed beyond belief and struggling to keep it together. This is for everyone stressed beyond belief and struggling to keep it … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Sh*t Together

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Melissa DeSantis: NJ Real Estate Agents
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Freehold, NJ 07728

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