2009 August 06 « Diana's Neighborhood

5 Inexpensive Staging Tips from TLC

Here is 5 Inexpensive Staging Tips from TLC to help sell your home!

These do-it-yourself tips from TLC can make all the difference in getting your Home SOLD!

August 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Home, Real Estate, Sellers, TLC | Home, House, Real Estate, Sell, Staging, Tips, TLC | 2 Comments

My Life as a Realtor – Day 15

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 15:

One evening appointment today – in New Milford - near Candlewood Lake. We were followed around by 2 kitties that seem to have the run of the house. Funny that my daughter Sara, sketched this picture of a kitty just this morning -

HPIM2160 Sara’s Drawing

My “To Do” list is getting long…er – need to get motivated and start doing things – I do love crossing off things I’ve done. It’s great seeing the list get smaller and I enjoy the sense of accomplishment. It also motivates the kids to help, they too enjoy crossing off the list. Here’s just a few items for today that I added to my everyday chores…

Clean shelf and nic-nacs to make into our new cookbook shelf ~ CHECK
Go through mail – get rid of junk mail – organize bills that will be paid this week ~ CHECK
Clean out my pocketbook ~ CHECK
Wash all fruit trays and rearrange on breakfast bar ~ CHECK

Before my appointment, I went to the office – Century 21 VJF Realty – had an Open House today in Brewster, NY - A home with 3.75 acres and zoned for 2 horses ~ CLICK ~ Eva and I also viewed another home in Brewster - a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that’s aggressively priced ~ CLICK ~

After Open Houses, I received a call – a new client looking for a rental – we’ll be going out tomorrow since she has only 2 months left on her current rental.

HPIM2162

Stopped at the bank – then off to A & P in Brewster, NY - flew home to drop off the groceries – picked up my clients to view the home in New Milford – home again to make dinner – chicken cutlets, baked ziti and salad- Sara and Amanda helped alot with dinner, dishes and laundry. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll be in bed by 2 am… it’s now almost 1:55am and I have just 1 more thing on my list!

August 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | My Life as a Realtor, Realtor Open House, Uncategorized | Candlewood Lake, Century 21 VJF, Connecticut, Life, New Milford, Open House, Real Estate, Realtor | Leave a Comment

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.