Thursday, October 28, 2010

Why Our Properties Sell All Year




People tend to think the Holiday Season is 'off-time' for buying or selling a home.


Nothing could be further from the truth. There is an honesty and warmth that animates both sellers and buyers alike during this season - the result is a greater willingness to share and to agree.


So, instead of 'putting off' until after the Holidays, call us. You may end up enjoying a very special New Year's celebration.


Do call us, join in our journey through these "interesting times."


Call VantagePoint Realty and ask for Stephanie 518-392-8484 or

You can also visit us at:  www.ColumbiaCountyHomes.com

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Create a Marketing Plan for Your Home



Selling can entail a variety of marketing strategies. Once listed, it's likely that the home will be quickly entered into the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and placed on VantagePoint.com. Much of an agent’s work will be quiet and unseen – yet important. The quiet telephone calls, the work with contacts, the follow-ups with visitors, conversations with ad respondents, web postings and other outreach efforts are all part of the process required to sell homes.

Your agent will create a marketing plan for your home that will help distinguish it in your local marketplace and attract buyers to your property. This will include posting your listing on the Internet, too many different websites to name. Your VantagePoint Realty agent often uses a Customized Marketing System to create a personalized selling program for clients. Its purpose is to sell a home at the best price possible in the shortest amount of time.

Saturday, April 03, 2010

Brand Awareness



In a very difficult and competitive environment,
Century21 VantagePoint Realty remains strong and resilient.

We are lst in the county for sales of our listings
in the 1st quarter of 2010.

For 2 years running we have been the recipient for the Realtor.com Marketing Award.
This year 3 of our agents were recognized.

According to the Wall Street Journal's 2009 Residential Real Estate Study, the Century21 brand ranks first in the industry with 99.3 percent brand awareness among customers. As for consumer preference, the WSJ survey results also showed that more than 84 percent of consumers would consider using Century21 in the future.

If you are looking for an aggressive marketing company - look no further.

Call Stephanie W. Samuelsohn at 518-392-8484 or

e-mail at Stephanie.Samuelsohn@Century21.com




Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Great Opportunity Ends April 30th

Between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, homebuyers that have a signed binding contract to purchase a home by April 30, 2010 may be eligible for the tax credit. The transaction must close by June 30, 2010.

For First-Time Homebuyers, a tax credit up to $8,000 ($4000 for married filing separate), homebuyers may receive a credit of 10 percent of the purchase price up to the $8,000 tax credit amount. If you have never owned a home before or have not owned a principle residence in the last three years, you are considered a First-Time Homebuyer.

For the "Move Up" consumer, a tax credit of up to $6,500 ($3250 married filing separate) is available for Homeowners who have lived in their current residence for at least five consecutive years out of the past eight years. The homebuyers can receive a credit up to $6,500 when they contract to purchase a home by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30, 2010.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

$6,500 Tax Credit is the Ticket



If you want to sell your house, NOW is the time to get it on the market.

If you want to purchase a home, NOW is the moment.


"$6,500 tax credit is the ticket:The Congress has expanded the tax credit to include existing homeowners.To qualify for the program, you must have a binding contract by April 30th.So we encourage buyers and sellers alike not to wait: it is our opinion that the credit will not be extended, and that interest rates will be on the rise. Here at Century 21 VantagePoint Realty we are ready to walk you through the entire process, with a complete understanding of the law. Since it takes about 2 months to close, now is the time to think 'Real Estate'. If you are thinking of buying or selling, call us, there isn't much time, the property must be closed by June 30th. We stand ready, with the track record to prove it! Join us in these interesting times"
Call me at 518-392-8484 or e-mail me: Stephanie.Samuelsohn@Century21.com
Stephanie W. Samuelsohn, Principal Broker

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Winter: A Good Time To Sell Your House?


Contrary to popular opinion, smart sellers sometimes wait until winter to list their homes. And for good reasons. There's less competition then, so their homes will stand out better. More importantly, only truly serious buyers are looking at this time - no "tire-kickers".
By hiring a aggressive Realtor who can give you the widest exposure and the largest network of prospective buyers, chances of selling your home are greatly increased.
Century21 VantagePoint Realty is the GOLD STANDARD of marketing. We are licensed in NY and MA, belong to three multiple listing services, have 25 web site connections and over 20 years of experience.
If you are a serious seller please call Stephanie Samuelsohn, Principal Broker @ 518-392-8484 or e-mail me @ Stephanie.Samuelsohn@Century21.com
A few minutes of conversation could put thousands of dollars in your pocket!

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Join Us On Our Journey



Join Us on Our Journey



* 'Markets are improving but anxiety remains.'*


Sometimes fear is the biggest challenge to overcome. Everyone is hearing that the market will be in recovery mode for a while. The truth isn't all that gloomy right now: Prices are becoming more realistic & mortgages rates are low.

Let's put all our cards face up on the table! Century 21 VantagePoint Realty sold 3 Homes over the Thanksgiving Holiday week-end. Mostly because we understand about that anxiety, once again proving that we are The Gold Standard for these Sellers & Buyers.
We understand all the ins & outs of a successful transaction. Maybe our next success will be yours! Call us; join in our journey through these interesting times."

Our association with Century21 - the most recognized name in Real Estate - gives us unique world wide capabilities, by letting us(and you) tap into the marketing know-how, power and professionalism of a firm with some 7,800 offices and 140,000 agents. All this, while doing business as always.

So,come on by the next time you open the door at Century21 VantagePoint Realty, whether you're are buyer or a seller, you'll be opening up a world of new and wonderful possibilities.
We specialized in personalized service, whether you're looking for a Vacation Home here or in the Berkshires, or a primary residence anywhere throughout Columbia County, Berkshire County, or the Capital Region.

Stephanie W. Samuelsohn
Principal Broker