Ben Cripps- Exp Realty/The Madison Property Group

Ben Cripps- Exp Realty/The Madison Property Group After a long career in medical device marketing I made the switch to real estate. I love it! Call me!

I’ve probs shown this before. Meatless Monday. Roasted vegs with feta and rice.
06/29/2021

I’ve probs shown this before. Meatless Monday. Roasted vegs with feta and rice.

Please stop by my open house this Sunday 6/6/21 between 1 & 4 at 75 Steuben Ave in Westwood.New asking price: $590,000Yo...
06/03/2021

Please stop by my open house this Sunday 6/6/21 between 1 & 4 at 75 Steuben Ave in Westwood.

New asking price: $590,000

You do not want to miss this great home. Totally updated in 2015 it has been lovingly maintained. Move right in! The home sports 4-bedrooms and 2-baths, 2-car garage, attic storage.

The main floor features an open concept living room/dining room/kitchen as well as 3-bedrooms and 1-bath. The lower level has the fourth bedroom and second bath. Walk out to a huge patio over looking the spacious yard in a park-like setting. This home was made for entertaining! Don't miss it!

Westwood is the Pascack Valley hub. As such, it has a large and vibrant downtown. Great shops, restaurants and entertainment. The town is a commuter's dream. In adition to close proximity to NJ Transit trains and busses there is a private bus service that runs from Westwood/Emerson directly to Manhattan. Why hassle with finding a seat when you can make a reservation, hop on and plug in your laptop!

New Listing!108 Griggs, TeaneckThis is a beautiful Teaneck classic. The builder constructed several houses in the neigh...
04/11/2018

New Listing!
108 Griggs, Teaneck
This is a beautiful Teaneck classic. The builder constructed several houses in the neighborhood in 1923. This one was his personal house. It shows in the details.

3-Bed/1.5-Baths
Hardwood floors through out
Bonus room on the 3rd floor
Finished basement
Eat-in kitchen
Spacious living room & full dining room
Working fireplace
Sun porch. Could be an office, playroom, den, etc
3-season Porch off of the kitchen
Updates:
Newer siding and 30-year roof (2007)
Newer insulation in the attic and basement
Replacement windows
Energy efficient Navien heating system/tankless HWH

NJMLS: 1813440
Price: $450,000.00
Taxes: $10,463.05
Open House: Sunday 4/15 1:00 - 4:00

02/10/2018

PRIORITY TASKS FOR YOUR MOVE IN
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first.

Change the locks
Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never be too careful. It’s worth the money to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no one else has the keys to your home. Changing the locks can be a DIY project, or you can call in a locksmith for a little extra money.

Steam clean the carpets
It’s good to get a fresh start with your floors before you start decorating. The previous owners may have had pets, young children, or just some plain old clumsiness. Take the time to steam clean the carpets so that your floors are free of stains and allergens. It’s pretty easy and affordable to rent a steam cleaner—your local grocery store may have them available.

Call an exterminator
Prior to move-in, you probably haven’t spent enough time in the house to get a view of any pests that may be lurking. Call an exterminator to take care of any mice, insects, and other critters that may be hiding in your home.

Clean out the kitchen
If the previous occupants wanted to skip on some of their cleaning duties when they moved out, the kitchen is where they probably cut corners. Wipe down the inside of cabinets, clean out the refrigerator, clean the oven, and clean in the nooks and crannies underneath the appliances.

01/29/2018

FIVE NEGOTIATING TACTICS THAT CAN KILL A SALE
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid:

1. Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a buyer and can be insulting to the seller. The seller has a range in mind that they’ll accept, and if you’re not even approaching the low end of that range, they won’t even consider the offer.

2. Incremental negotiations: Don’t continue to go back to the seller with small increases in your offer ($1,000 or less). The constant back-and-forth can grow tiresome and lead the seller to consider other opportunities.

3. “Take it or leave it”: Try not to draw a line in the sand with your initial offer. The seller can get defensive and consider other offers if you immediately show that you’re unwilling to budge. Even if it’s true, don’t make a show of it.

4. Nitpicking after inspection: Obviously if inspection reveals a major issue, it should be factored into the final sale price. But insisting on a lower price for every minor repair can put negotiations in a stalemate.

5. Asking for more, more, more: Some buyers will request that the sellers throw in add-ons like furniture or appliances that weren’t included in the listing. Try to avoid giving the seller a reason to build up resentment and think that you’re being greedy.

10/11/2017

FIVE CRITERIA FOR PRICING A HOME
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison.
1. Location: Homes in the same neighborhood typically follow the same market trends. Comparing your home to another in the same neighborhood is a good start, but comparing it to homes on the same street or block is even better.
2. Date of sale: It varies by location, but housing markets can see a ton of fluctuation in a short time period. It‘s best to use the most recent sales data available.
3. Home build: Look for homes with similar architectural styles, numbers of bathrooms and bedrooms, square footage, and other basics.
4. Features and upgrades: Remodeled bathrooms and kitchens can raise a home’s price, and so can less flashy upgrades like a new roof or HVAC system. Be sure to look for similar bells and whistles.
5. Sale types: Homes that are sold as short sales or foreclosures are often in distress or sold at a lower price than they’d receive from a more typical sale. These homes are not as useful for comparisons.

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Tenafly, NJ
07481

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