New Listing! Wayne Colonial, T/E Schools

Welcome to your new home! Located in Wayne in the desirable T/E school district, this home is a must-see. Click here to see more photos.

This stone colonial has a flagstone walkway that leads to the covered front entrance. Hardwood floors grace the center hall, fireside living room, and dining room. The adjacent covered porch would be perfect for dining al fresco.

The main level includes the kitchen featuring a breakfast room, Pella slider to deck, powder room, and family room.

The upper level includes the master bedroom with full bath, hall bath and three additional bedrooms one with full bathroom. 

The lower level basement has an outside entrance and a stone fireplace that could be a future finished media or second family room.

Please call me to see this beautiful home! 610-687-2900, ext 113.

Overcoming Your Home-Selling Issues

When it comes to selling your home, it can sometimes it feels like you have strikes against you. Maybe you need to sell at a difficult time of year. Maybe your home is not in the best location or the most in-demand style. Maybe you have a difficult schedule for showings and open houses. No matter what issues feel difficult to you, I can help. I work with my clients to make the process as easy as possible.

I'd like to share with you some feedback from one of my recent clients who felt daunted by problems he felt when trying to sell his home.

"We had been trying to downsize for a couple of years. We knew the sale could be challenging because our home is a contemporary--not exactly in high demand on the Main Line. Yet when our house was listed, we had numerous showings--but all we had to show for it was a lot of open houses, frustration and disappointment.

A friend of mine suggested we contact Scott Furman. I checked out his web site and gave him a call. His no nonsense approach was refreshing and eye opening. He had a plan to market our house and get it sold. When I worried about the month we were selling, he dispelled the myths; when I worried about showings, he worked with our schedule; when I didn't want a lock box, it was no problem. And we did not have any open houses.

Scott’s extensive real estate knowledge, business acumen, attitude, and professionalism got our house sold during mid-August after less than two weeks on the market. And, we had competing offers over asking price!

For a contemporary home we were amazed and thrilled! Scott helped us through every step with patience and assurance. Then, he helped us find a terrific home in our target area.

Calling Scott Furman was the best real estate decision we have ever made."

Please call me to discuss how we can overcome your home-selling issues: 610-687-2900, ext 113.

Transparency in Real Estate

Buying and selling a home are big decisions, and you will feel most comfortable if you know you are getting all the facts. Whether you need help finding the right price for your home, or need some guidance in evaluating a new home, I can help. Please call me: 610-687-2900, ext 113.

One of my clients recently said this about working with me:

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Scott Furman and his RE/MAX Classic team on the sale of my house in Paoli. This was our first time selling a home and we realized very quickly that we needed help with EVERYTHING. After "shopping around" we came to the conclusion that we needed an agent who was willing to sit down and have an honest discussion about pricing, showing, and attracting a serious buyer. Scott fit this description perfectly.

Scott's process led to realistic expectations and a transparent approach. While other comparable homes lingered on the market, ours received elevated attention from serious buyers from day one. He even recommended vendors who were extremely knowledgeable and professional. Scott and his team managed the process every step of the way, which was tremendous for us given our move out of state while the house was on the market/under contract.

Overall, I highly recommend Scott Furman and RE/MAX Classic to any seller looking for a team to expertly lead them through the home selling process!"

I pride myself on being honest and ethical in my work, and look forward to bringing that approach to working with you.

Selling Your Home in a Difficult Market

The real estate market has weathered its share of storms in recent years, which is why it is essential to choose your real estate agent carefully. In a difficult market, you want to be represented by someone with a wealth of experience and skills.

Read what one of my recent clients had to say about their experience with me:

"From our first meeting with Scott Furman, we knew we were in good hands. Scott is by far, the best real estate agent we've worked with and we've moved 4 times in 4 years! Scott viewed our home, gave us feedback and suggested a selling price $15,000 over what we thought we could get. He was right! Despite the challenging market conditions, our house sold in record time for 98% of the asking price. We are so thankful to Scott and his entire team for their guidance and support throughout the selling process. If you want to sell your house quickly and for an excellent price, hire Scott Furman!"
I would love to meet with you to discuss your home and how to get the highest possible price for it. Please call me: 610-687-2900, ext 113.

Totally Renovated Chesterbrook Townhome!

Don’t miss this completely renovated end townhome in the Paddock section of Chesterbrook! Please call me at (610)-687-2900, ext. 113 to schedule a showing. Check out the Facebook album to see more photos.

The foyer steps down into great room with an updated, new full stone wall fireplace and new hardwood floors on entire main level. The renovated kitchen features wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The step down area could be a dining area or family room, and boasts double sliders to the yard and powder room. 

There are wood stairs with new railings leading to the upper level, which features a master bathroom with access to a new bath with bowl vanity, laundry, and outdoor entrance to deck. There is another bedroom and a fully finished loft.

The heating and air conditioning system, hot water heater, front and side windows have also been replaced. 

If you are tired of looking at older townhomes you will appreciate this like new home!  Call me today to see it! (610)-687-2900, ext. 113.

For Sale in Media: Former Roosevelt School

Please call me to see this unique property: the former Roosevelt School in Media.

This former school is situated on 5.59 acres with two connected buildings totaling 36,000 rentable square feet. The frontage on Rt. 352 is 194 feet, and 168 feet on S. New Middletown Rd. The building complies with ADA certification requirements, and has an elevator and stair lift. There is window air conditioning in this newer 2-story building, and an outside ramp and central air-conditioning in the original building. Both buildings have upgraded bathrooms, and there are separate heating systems in each building.One building has a daylight walkout unfinished basement. The property includes a large 67-spot paved parking lot with 4 special spaces. One building has a daylight walkout unfinished basement.

 

I would be pleased to show you this property. Please give me a call: 610-687-2900, ext. 113.

Is Your Home Still On the Market? Find Out Why!

Several key things can keep buyers away from your home. Some of these deterrents prevent buyers from even looking at the inside of your home, meaning that all your preparations have been done in vain. Please call me to learn more: 610-687-2900, ext 113.

Consider Your Price
If few or no buyers are coming to see your home, it may be listed at a price that the market cannot support. Sometimes sellers list a home for more than they expect to sell it for, leaving them room for negotiation. They think this will guarantee that they get the price that they want for their home.
In today’s housing market, this is simply not the case. In some areas of the country, sellers benefit by pricing their home about ten percent lower than their anticipated sale price. Then buyers compete for the right to purchase the home.

Of course, your home’s worth is an important consideration. Sometimes, a lower-valued home in an area filled with high-value homes will not sell simply because it is not worth as much as the higher-priced comparable properties.

Examine Your Photo
Curb appeal is the number-one reason that people look at your home. If your MLS photo (the one that appears on your real estate agent's websites) is not appealing, clean up the exterior and request a new photo.

Good real estate agents know that a great photo increases your chances of having people visit your home. If a photo does not frame a home as it should, a real estate agent should give his or her client tips for presenting the home’s true appearance more favorably.

If you are not happy with your home’s photo, submit a new photo to your agent or request a new photography session.

Inspect Your Home
Cleanliness attracts buyers! This is a plain and simple fact. Buyers do not like dirty homes, inside or out. When you know that a potential buyer is coming over for a showing, take some time to clean up the house.

You must impress not only potential buyers, but also agents. After an agent sees several potential buyers reject your home because it is dirty, they will stop recommending it to others. Word of mouth spreads among real estate agents. And naturally, if agents do not show your home, buyers cannot buy it.

Cleaning your home means more than just doing the dishes. You need to detail your home as you would a car. Clean the floors get rid of the clutter. Make the beds. Clean out your garage and make sure the bathrooms are immaculate. If you are not willing to put forth the effort necessary to get your home seen, you cannot expect it to sell.

Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal?
Drive past your home as if you were a potential buyer. Is the lawn neatly mowed? Are the shrubs neat and tidy? Are the windows clean?

If your answer is no, this may explain why your home is not selling. Use a weekend or two to spruce up your home before you place the for-sale sign in the front lawn. Otherwise, you run the risk that people who drive by will keep driving without stopping.

Curb appeal is important, because it is the first thing a buyer sees when looking at a home. Do not miss out on a potential sale simply because you chose not to mow your lawn one week.

Periodically check your home’s curb appeal throughout the sales process, making sure that you are putting your best foot forward.

Once you have addressed these issues, you probably will find that potential buyers and agents are much more interested in your home. Your home must attract people. Otherwise, you will be stuck with a home that will not sell.

Again, I would love to speak with you about how to optimize your selling strategy. Please give me a call: 610-687-2900, ext 113.