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My Life as a Realtor – Day 50
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 50:
Lots of running around today – 1st Joe and I went to the Savings Bank of Danbury in New Fairfield, CT to have some documents notorized for Allstate – yes, we are still working on our claim for Joe’s car that got totalled.
This was Joe’s “Zoom-Zoom” – Mazda
Then went to show a home in Carmel, NY - stopped at the office – then food shopping at A & P – back home – then off to Enterprise to rent a car… again!
Enterprise Car Rental in Danbury, CT
And – off to my favorite part of the day – had an evening Listing appointment! Great details about this wonderful home in Brewster, NY to come!
60 Days of Summer with Martha Stewart
Martha Stewarts ~ 60 Days of Summer ~ CLICK ~ is just what I need to keep the feeling of summer going well into the Fall months.
rusvaplauke – Flickr.com
Lots of these great summer sides dishes will go wonderfully with roasts and baked foods that we will all soon be making more of as the Fall weather arrives.
thebittenword.com – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 49
Kids back to school after a long weekend… Boo-Hoo, no more wearing white! As I am writing this, Joe is in flight – somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, coming back from Portugal after 2-1/2 weeks. He’s due to arrive in Newark Airport in New Jersey at around 1:30 this afternoon. My dilemma will be picking him up from his sister’s house (Joe, his sister Isabel, brother-in-law Frank and youngest nephew, Daniel – are flying in together and our oldest nephew, Michael will be picking them up – Whew, I know!) OK, so all I have to do is be in Mt. Vernon, NY – which the distance from my home in New Fairfield, CT to there is about 50 minutes – which means I have to leave Connecticut at around 3:30. No problem, except… I also have an appointment in Southbury, CT – about 35 minutes in the opposite direction - and I have to make a special “Welcome Back” dinner. OK, time to have faith that all will work out – I get frustrated thinking that I can’t do it all – that I’ll have family and clients disappointed in me.
HAMED MASOUMI – Flickr.com
It’s a good thing I’m busy this morning with work and my household chores – this will help speed the day up. Starting this morning off – after my youngest 3 were all in school by 7:30 am – I read an article on AOL about a mother, Molly Chen, who was inspired to start a business while feeding her son and watching Oprah. Her business idea was clip on bibs – instead of tieing them around a babies neck, they snap on to a matching onesie - I thought of how many bibs I went through with my 5 children’s feedings and drooling. Check out her bibs for babies – Bibs and Match, LLC ~ CLICK ~
Southbury, CT
Got to work – cleaning – started dinner – and off I was to my appointment – David was picking up hubby hub - Hot Diggity Dog – problem solved! Melissa watched dinner in the oven while I showed a very nice home and was able to submit an offer – although, after speaking with the listing agent, I found out that there is a full asking price offer on the table – just came in this afternoon – but, I still have hope! I also spoke with 2 other agents – one giving me a referral for commercial property – the other to do him a favor and show a listing to clientsof his since he will be out-of-town – also spoke with a client who increased her offer on a multi-family home and gave some information and advice to another client who’s also interested in also submitting an offer. Busy day – and I Love Busy Days!
Bedroom Decorating with Kelly Edwards
Bedroom Decorating with Kelly Edwards ~ CLICK ~
Make the most of a small bedroom – watch this helpful video with Kelly Edwards ~ CLICK ~ where she positions furniture to open up the flow in a bedroom to give the illusion that the room is bigger.
Google Imagery
Just some helpful tips for sellers ~ or anyone!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 48
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 48:
It’s Labor Day! And yes, I worked – all day long! I was mostly glad to have written a few Blog posts – I’m all set for the next few days.
Joe a week before leaving at his brother’s home for a BBQ
I’m still having issues calling Portugal – and Joe comes home tomorrow – Yahoo! I can’t believe how quickly 2 – 1/2 weeks have gone by.
Grilling with Wolfgang Puck
Grilling with Wolfgang Puck – watch these great grilling videos on Good Morning America ~ CLICK ~
Google Imagery
And remember, grilling can be done well past Labor Day!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 47
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 47:
Today, Sunday, I had a morning appointment in Brewster, NY – One house and one land listing – then we made our way into New Fairfield, CT to view new construction ~ CLICK ~
Jonathan & David at Staples in Danbury
Then home for lunch with the kids – and back out into Danbury to finish up our school shopping - or at least I hope to finish up – at Staples. Also stopped at WallMart to buy Jonathan and David each a soccer ball and to Bob’s for sneakers and shorts for Jonathan.
Wallmart in Danbury, CT
After dropping off the boys, I went to show my listing in New Fairfield ~ CLICK ~ to very nice folks that had seen my For Sale sign.
View of Ball Pond from my listing on Hudson Drive in New Fairfield – a child on the docks and 2 others in a canoe - Priceless!
When I arrived home – the kids gave me the great news that we had no electric. My neighbor called and that confirmed that our entire block was out. It was still daylight, but I made sure to have candles and matches ready. Although, it wasn’t necessary, since in less than 2 hours, the electric was back on – Yahoo!
I got back to work – and at around 9:30 last night – BLACKOUT – no electric again. I could hear the utility trucks going up and down our block, so I knew the problem was being worked on. And after just a short time, all was back on again.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 46
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 46:
What a wonderful day today… I could breathe! Thanks to the steroids that were administered yesterday at Danbury Hospital, my lungs were clear and my asthma is 99% gone!
bbjee – Flickr.com
I also heard from a client who I haven’t heard from in about a year. I’ve been sending listings and time to time she’d e-mail back. Being a Realtor® and having patients and understanding helps tremendously since purchasing a home can take time helps tremendously.
I set up appointments – 3 homes in Brookfield, Newtown and Bethel – picked up my clients and had some great conversation in the car.
Then Jonathan and I went to Shaw’s for some grocery shopping, bought some wine at Fairwood Wines & Liquors in New Fairfield which is conveniently located near Shaw’s and Starbucks. Back home to whip up dinner and get back to work – made appointments for tomorrow – phone calls – e-mails – searching listings – reading…
Shaw’s in New Fairfield, CT
My Life as a Realtor – Day 45
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 45:
Interesting day today. Things are thankfully moving along with my clients offer on a Foreclosure. Met with my other client to get his signature for a price reduction. A beautiful home – with water views of Ball Pond in New Fairfield – the listing price is now…. CLICK here to find out!
Then off to Brewster to the office – and a trip to A & P , the HSBC Bank and Rite Aid and to gas up.
While I was in A & P - a client – who I assisted in purchasing her home in Patterson – called to have me send her a listing for a friend. It was very nice to hear from her again. I always like when clients call or e-mail from time to time with an update on how things are going in their new home – always a pleasure.
A peek of my clients home before their purchase
When I arrived home, that’s when all the fun began…. Asthma kicked in full force and since it’s been acting up alot lately, I called my Doctor – too late, her office was closed – so off to Danbury Hospital – Melissa drove and I thought it would be to get a simple injection of steroids. Well, the joke was on me – when hearing that my chest felt as though someone was sitting on it – they whisked me off into a room in the ER – gave me a gown - a gown I thought! I just want an injection – but that wasn’t happening – an EKG, Blood Work and a Chest X-Ray later – I was finally given my shot and discharged – Whew! Although, I must admit that it was better to be safe, and now I have peace of mind knowing my heart and lungs are fine – no issues. Also, Melissa and I had a few laughs when one of the nurses came in with a tray a food. I really thought I wasn’t going home any time soon!
My Turkey Sandwich, Crackers an Apple Juice
After being well taken care by ALL of the Danbury Hospital Staff – Melissa drove me home. Poor thing still had to go into work at around 9:30 til after midnight to help straighten up and get the store ready for tomorrow - Hollister at the Danbury Fair Mall. I ate some dinner, then went to my clients home to change the listing price on the sheets that are placed in a brochure box near the For Sale sign outside for any interested pass-byers. I couldn’t wait until tomorrow – so off Amanda and I went at 10:15 in the evening – it would have bothered me that I did’nt go.
Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Summer Fun!
This Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post is of Summer Fun!
This is my way of holding on to summer on this long – but last – summer weekend. One word for these Flickr.com pics – AWESOME!!
FotoDawg – Flickr.com – Vacations!
Aussiegall – Flickr.com – Busy Bees
Takasci75 – Flickr.com – Lushiously Green
*Clairity* – Flickr.com – Summer Berries
PedroSimoes7 – Flickr.com – The Ocean
TheBusyBrain – Flickr.com – Grilling!
Rene Ehrhardt - Flickr.com – Summer Cottage
Muha – Flickr.com – Summer Storms
Peterastn – Flickr.com – Growing Garden
Tanakawho – Flickr.com – The Lake
Paulio Geordio – Flickr.com – Lazy Days
busymommy – Flickr.com – Nights at the Fair
Enjoy every last drop of summer!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 44
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 44:
Today is Thursday and I worked from home again and… A cleanin I will go, A cleanin I will go, High-Ho the cherri-o,…. Sorry, just had to get myself into the mood! Everyday I do 4 to 6 loads of laundry – remember, 5 kids – I vacuum/swiffer and dust daily – mostly due to having 2 dogs, a cat and 2 birds. And of course there’s the cooking, dishes, beds, tidying up, watering my plants & flowers… and we can’t forget the heavy cleaning – the entire kitchen, bathrooms, floors,… This can eat up hours every day, even with multitasking. And it doesn’t help that I have Remi grabbing dirty laundry and running away with it, taking all my cleaning utensils he can get a hold of and he LOVES the attacking the vacuum hose. Sometimes, I have to lock myself in a room, just to get a simple task completed – but just look at that face… how can I ever get upset with my Wuba-Wuba!
Remi
Was in touch with a few clients, one who is purchasing a foreclosure – another looking to do a Hubbard Clause and have a price reduction on their listing – and my client, and now friend, that I’ve been working with for almost 2 years and 9 months. She has been waiting since Spring for a decision from the bank on a full asking price offer on a short sale – she had decided to no longer wait and is moving to Florida. She so deserves a change and I wish her only the best! I am not looking forward to calling the listing agent in the am – she’s worked so hard on this offer, but the bank just took unbelievably too long!
Spoke again with a professional Home Stager – Neil with letmeorganizeyou.com – who can help my clients re-organizer and declutter their home making it more appealing to potential buyers. Check out his website above.
A Casual Cookout Menu
A Casual Cookout Menu from Kraft Foods ~ CLICK ~
Since many of us will be cooking out this long, Labor Day weekend, Kraft Foods has some yummy ideas.
Robert S. Donovan(booleansplit) – Flickr.com
Have fun, stay safe and Bon Appetite!
My Life as a Realtor – Day 43
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 43:
Waiting for my order…
Welcoming my fellow Realtors…
Spread out some treats and brochures…
Ball Pond – New Fairfield, CT – View Up Close
Won’t you be my neighbor?
My Life as a Realtor – Day 42
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 42:
Kids started school today – Yippee! I was so excited for them, I couldn’t get to sleep last night – you’d think it was my first day back to school!
Cell Phone Pic – Driving into School Entrance – New Fairfield Schools
Phone calls – e-mails and texting through-out the day. What’s great is I could do all of this anywhere – anytime! Some of my clients are night owls – just like me – so getting a message from them at midnight, or later, doesn’t faze me a bit. Other Realtors just don’t understand why I never turn my phone off – NEVER! I say - since it would drive me crazy wondering if I have a message – one that usually only takes a few minutes of my time and makes both me and my client happy. So, turn OFF my phone – NEVER!!
Sprint Instinct – Google Imagery
Tender Years – Another I-Tunes Song
Does anyone remember the movie – “Eddie and the Cruisers” – I just came across “Tender Years” – one of the songs that was sung in the movie by John Cafferty – and I had to add it to my I-Tunes.
Labor Day Celebration
Savor the last days of summer with some great ideas from FineLiving.com ~
aussiegall – Flickr.com
- 40 Summer Appetizer Recipes
- 21 No Cook Appetizers
- 35 Favorites for the Grill
- 75 Mouthwatering Seafood Recipes
- 40 Summer Desserts
- 10 Frozen Cocktails
peterastn – Flickr.com
My Life as a Realtor – Day 41
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 41:
It is the last day of summer vacation for the kids. Melissa actually starts her college classes over at West Conn today – David tomorrow. And Amanda, Sara and Jonathan also start classes tomorrow at New Fairfield Middle and High School. I am not looking forward to having to get up very early – so working until the wee hours will have to change.
Made a quick run with Sara and Jonathan back to Marshall’s to exchange a pair of Jonathan’s jeans. Then stopped at Staples to pick up some school supplies – their actual lists will be given on the first few days of school from each teacher. After paying exactly $242.00 – I couldn’t help but think – this is only the beginning – I will be back at least another 2 more times! The good thing is, Staples always has what I need – but just in case, Wal-Mart is in the same shopping center as well as Marshall’s and HomeGoods – and it’s an easy 15 minutes or so drive from home!
Soccer practice for Jonathan started today. I am thankful that I live just under 5 minutes from the New Fairfield Schools -
Dinner was Meatballs and Spaghetti – Jonathan’s favorite and a change from all the grilling.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 40
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 40:
Today – Melissa, David and Jonathan – came with me to the Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury. We needed to pick up Amanda’s contacts and order Melissa’s contacts from Cohen Optical…
Then we went to the Sprint store to purchase David a new cell phone – the Blackberry Curve. Then we grabbed a bite to eat – Chinese Buffet…
and then off to my sister’s home in New Fairfield. We went to see her new master bath – which is coming out BEAUTIFUL!! The white tile, nickel brushed faucets and accents, deep rich colored cabinetry and painted red walls – striking! Now I really want to renovate my master bath – but I can’t seem to get started on painting my kitchen cabinets.
Back home – and back to work.
My Life as a Realtor – Day 39
My Life as a Realtor ~
Day 39:
Another rainy day – so since we’re limited to doing indoor activities, it was back to finish up our school shopping. We did good yesterday, but we still needed sneakers and backpacks and a few other items to purchase. So it was off to Bob’s in Danbury – I had a great coupon to use, so deciding where to go was easy!
Afterwards, we passed by my brother’s home in Brookfield, CT. They have been renovating just about every room and I am amazed every time I go since there is always something new to see. My sister-in-law, Leia, has a knack for interior decorating and I am inspired and look forward to every visit.
Then it was back home – and back to work.
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. 
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