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Q: Can I Sell My Home Amid COVID-19?

May 14, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

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Sellers should not wait to put their homes on the market due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. In our local market, many sellers are holding off on listing their homes or pulling their for-sale properties from the market until the health crisis slows down. None of us know when New Jersey will fully … [Read more...] about Q: Can I Sell My Home Amid COVID-19?

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The Pros & Cons of Living in Monmouth County

May 6, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

There are a few advantages (and disadvantages) to living in Monmouth County. Here’s what you need to know. There are things to both love and hate about living in Monmouth County, and today I’ll share a little of both. Pros of life in Monmouth County: 1. Location. We’re right in the middle … [Read more...] about The Pros & Cons of Living in Monmouth County

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How I’ve Been Keeping Busy

April 9, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

COVID-19 Real Estate NJ

I have a lot more free time on my hands these days. Here’s how I’ve been spending it. With all the craziness going on due to the coronavirus pandemic, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about what I’ve been focusing on, reading, watching, and doing during this … [Read more...] about How I’ve Been Keeping Busy

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How COVID-19 Has Affected Our Market

April 3, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

COVID-19 Real Estate NJ

Today I’m discussing how the coronavirus has affected real estate in Monmouth County. First, I hope you’re all staying healthy and safe. This is a bizarre time we’re living through, and with everything going on, I’m receiving many questions about our local real estate market. At first, real estate … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 Has Affected Our Market

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Why You Should Always Invest in a Professional Photographer

March 3, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

Best Freehold NJ Realtor

If you plan on selling your home yourself, it’s paramount that you hire a professional photographer. If you decide to sell your home on your own, should you use your smartphone to take its listing photos?  First of all, I never recommend selling a home on your own, and I don’t just … [Read more...] about Why You Should Always Invest in a Professional Photographer

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5 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value

February 27, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

If you want to sell your home for the most money possible, follow these five tips:1. Update your kitchens and baths. You can update these areas without spending thousands by updating hardware, appliances, and fixtures; repairing leaky faucets; and giving the rooms a thorough cleaning.2. Declutter … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value

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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?

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What is the purpose of hiring a realtor?

January 19, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

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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?

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