Kevin & Patti found themselves with an opportunity to move into a family home on the beach. In order to do so, they needed to sell their home to make the move possible. Although we listed the property very late in the summer buying season, the house was priced to obtain substantial interest but also gave them what they needed to make the move. In less than two weeks the property was under contract and now Kevin and Patti (and family) are enjoying their "new" home overlooking Margate´s beautiful beach.
"Sherri was great! She gave us knowledgeable advice when it came to pricing our home & then worked tirelessly marketing it. She managed to be thorough & aggressive without being pushy. She also has great contacts with a variety of contractors for any adjustments the sale of your house may require. Our house sold very quickly & our new house needed lots of TLC. Thus, this fast move became very stressful for us. Sherri went above & beyond what one would expect from a realtor & was able to alliviate some of this stress. We can't thank her enough! Without her as our realtor, I doubt that we would be enjoying our family home this summer." . . . Kevin & Patti
Judy & Don in front of their Ventnor shore getaway
Like many second home buyers, Judy and Don began researching the market and available properties on the internet. They thought it would take a long time to obtain a comfort level with the market and pricing but to their surprise and with the help of some guidance, they started previewing properties rather quickly and narrowed down their options in no time. Through dedicated persistence in evaluating properties in a timely fashion, they successfully bid on a home that soon became their Jersey Shore Dream property in a matter of months.
"We really enjoyed working with Sherri and were very impressed with her competence, confidence and friendly style. Sherri was proactive without being too pushy/persistent. She found the perfect house for us in Ventnor, and in fact it was the very first house she showed us! We are thrilled with it, and appreciate her ability to negotiate a very fair price for our property! Her professionalism is outstanding!" - Judy and Don
Like many people, Michelle and Jeff started their search on the internet and were just "looking" but not ready to buy. They wanted to learn about the market before they started actively looking at houses. Once we began previewing homes, they realized that what they thought they wanted had changed. They originally wanted a newer construction townhouse in the Bay Area of Margate. After some soul searching, they discovered that what would be best for them in the long term was a single family home in a quieter area of Margate where they could potentially retire.
Now Jeff and Michelle are the proud owners of a beautiul new construction 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on a quiet street, walking distance to the beach. They love it so much they try to come down anytime of year their schedule will allow.
"Sherri went above and beyond the role of a realtor. She was sweet and supportive but also smart and strong when she needed to be. (Sherri was) very dedicated and knowledgable." - Michelle and Jeff
Michelle & Jeff in front of their new shore getaway
Andrea and Clark in front of their "new", larger home in Margate, NJ
Andrea and Clark needed a larger home for their family. When I first started working with them, they weren't quite ready to make the move and felt they wanted to do some upgrades to their house to make it more "marketable." They upgraded the kitchen, added a beautiful new deck and awning, and finished some other projects in the house. When they were finally ready to sell, they priced their house well and had a buyer within one day of going on the market. They are the perfect example of how preparing your home for selling it and pricing appropriately work well, even in a Buyer's market, when done right.
Now Andrea and Clark are enjoying all the extra space their new home has to offer.
"Sherri Lilienfeld, pleasantly facilitated a smooth sale and purchase for us. She went above and beyond to meet our needs. Sherri is a pleasure to work with." - Andrea and Clark
Rob and Katie are real estate investors who were looking for positive cash flow and appreciation with their property purchases.They also wanted a property that was not going to need major improvements after purchase.It did not take long to find an upscale rooming house for Rob and Katie which was a block and a half from the beach, was fully occupied with mostly long-term tenants, and so nice it almost has the feel of a "Bed and Breakfast" in Atlantic City. Rob & Katied settled on this property in April '07
In July '07 Rob and Katie purchased their second property with almost 3 times as many rooms as the first one they purchased.
"Sherri is by far the best agent I ever worked with. She is extremely thorough and truly looks out for the clients best interest. . . Thank you for doing an amazing, thorough, job. My biggest investment property was not that scary because you put me at ease every step of the way.You are terrific at your job. Thanks again.". . .Katie
" . . I have purchased many properties, using several real estate agents. Sherri is by far the best I have dealt with. . . I am so happy and excited with the property. . . please find me more . . "Rob
Rob & Katies Jersey Shore Dream is to own as many positive cash flow properties close to the beach in Atlantic City as possible.Lets just say, they are "SOLD" on Atlantic City Investing.
Rob and Kaie after Settlement on Their Second Atlantic City Investment Property
David and Lori right after they got the keys to their new home.
David and Lori recently relocated from Pennsylvania to Margate to pursue their Jersey Shore Dream by moving their successful Pennsylvania based restaurant business, Presto and opening "Presto at the Shore." With 3 children and having to leave the security of their family in another state, it was a BIG move in many ways.
Having personally moved my family from Pennsylvania, I was very understanding of the many adjustments they were going through. I was also able to help guide them with some issues relative to relocating their children to Margate. It took some time to find the "perfect" home for David and Lori but after a some hunting, they found the house to help them live their JerseyShore Dream.
". . Sherri was there every step of the way with much knowledge and support. Sherri led us without ever being pushy but with much professionalism throughout the entire process. She knew how to get the job done.I would highly recommend Sherri and her team. I wont ever forget my experience moving to the JerseyShore and thanks to Sherri it went as smooth as possible." . . .David and Lori
Margie and Ed needed a bigger summer getaway for their extended family and friends.They decided to look for a duplex that contained a large house (4 to 5 bedrooms) with an additional apartment.We began searching for a home in Ventnor and within a short time they found the house they desired. . . it was a beautifully renovated 5 Bedroom home with a brand new kitchen, lots of deck space and a 2 bedroom apartment.Margie immediately fell in love with it, but there was one problem. . . it was over their price range.
I encouraged Margie and Ed to make an offer to take advantage of the "Buyers Market" but they were hesitant and got very discouraged.Then, the asking price of the house dropped and gave them the confidence to go in with their original offer.To their surprise, the offer was accepted and now they have the home that can more than comfortably accommodate their family and friends during the warm summer months.
Margie and Ed can now live their Jersey Shore Dream in comfort and have learned that sometimes you might be surprised and get what you want if you ask.
". . . Ed and I both recognize all the time and effort you spent dealing with our purchase of the Ventnor Property. You are very professional and thorough in all aspects . . " . . . . Margie & Ed
Margie & Ed in front of their new Ventnor Home
Ray & Nancy from one of their Decks at their New Ventnor Home
Ray & Nancy were planning to spend a nice, leisurely week at their shore home at the end of the summer.Nancy was causally searching the internet for a larger place and during their week, wanted to see one of my listings.By the time the week was over, Ray & Nancy had previewed the available inventory with me and had an agreement submitted for the property that ultimately became theirs to enjoy.
Now Ray and Nancy have a large, newly constructed property with water views.They are looking forward to many years of enjoyment there with their growing family. ". . . You did a great job . . . . thanks for all your help. . . " . . . Ray & Nancy
Megan is a single mom with two small boys who had been renting a 2 BR house and working full-time.Megan had convinced herself that she could not "afford" to buy a home with her income alone.Well, Megan underestimated her financial capabilities and now is the proud and happy owner of a place of her own!
As I do with all my clients, I encouraged Megan to consult with several mortgage professionals to review her finances and discuss with her the different loan programs available.I will never forget the day when Megan actually realized she could indeed afford to buy something.Megan was so excited and we immediately identified properties that met her lifestyle and her budget and within three weeks were under contract for her "dream" home!
Now Megan is happily decorating her new abode.I am happy to have helped Megan Live Her Jersey Shore Dream!
"Sherri helped my family attain a dream I never thought was possible.She went above and beyond my expectations to help me find the perfect place that would fit our needs.Once I knew I could actually buy something and I gave my landlord notice I was moving out, we had a very short time frame to find a new home.Sherri knew what I needed and helped me focus on properties that would work for me.In a very short time my 'dream home' was located.I am now a proud homeowner and forever grateful to Sherri for all she did." . . . Megan