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Selling Tombstones lead to selling Multiple Waterfront Properties.

Selling Tombstones Lead to Selling 3 Waterfront Properties, Land and a House.

How Selling the highest number of tombstones of any real estate agent in New Hampshire turned into selling three waterfront properties, a vacant lot, and a very nice brand new home for the sellers.

Yes I did say tombstones. 

No I’m not in the business of peddling tombstones, headstones, gravestones—new or old. However there was a perfect home for about 25-30 tombstones that had typos or other errors used as curbing, landscaping, or patios at a Wakefield waterfront home. It happened to be a home I sold 5 or so years earlier. 

As part of undertaking the tombstone listing I was faced with buyers wondering what the story was with all these headstones. Was it a family compound burial site for all to perpetually be near each other on earth as in heaven. It was a family home for the many dearly beloved to enjoy I know.  

What I didn’t know was that the house had been listed by others for over 565 days with no photos of the lakefront and very dark photos of the property inside and out. With some new beautiful lake photos and bright interiors I did manage to sell it in short order for only 5K less than previously advertised in the middle of winter after putting up my own sign with no typos on it.  

The person who took notice was the next door neighbor who stated that anybody who could sell that house after being on the market for over 4 years, he would need to remember my number so he etched my name on a tablet of paper (not stone-no typos). 

Though where I hung my license at the time had changed, fortunately my phone number and website www.WaterfrontAgent.com remained the same. My Real Estate Marketing for lake homes always alive and well. Even my car license plate BuySell remained the same—though the car went away with 200,000 real estate miles on it with a newer one.

So I get this call from the waterfront neighbor of the tombstone house who decided it was time to move. His father of 93 and his next door neighbor had already moved and decided to rent in a community of peers instead of having to maintain his meticulously maintained house on 2 waterfront lots. 

In 2 days I sold his father’s house with two waterfront lots and sold his house and vacant land across the street in a couple of weeks later. Then the happy sellers purchased a beautiful brand new house for their next chapter in life to enjoy. The angels were on everyone’s side in these few weeks. 

   

Sellers home on Belleau Lake (Click Here for Electronic Book). |. (Click Here for Video)

  

Sellers Father's House next door (Click Here for Electronic Book). |. (Click Here for Video)

On a personal note, real estate agents are so lucky when the sellers are simply the most generous, thoughtful and prepared. The type of people who you could show up unannounced and the property and it was show ready. Immaculately maintained with nothing an inspector could find wrong. Impeccable taste and decades of pride of ownership appreciated by the buyers immediately. The setting on Belleau Lake could not be more perfect and serene with mature and low maintenance grounds ideal for the lake life the sellers had enjoyed for decades and the new owners will hopefully enjoy for generations to come.  

In this business it isn’t always about digging 6 feet under a pile of contacts for leads. Sometimes heaven just happens. 

Thank you to all involved. Michael Travis

The Happy Sellers as Buyers in the new home in Barrington NH.

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Plow your field–buy a house

Plow your field–buy a house.

 Michael Travis—Your Waterfront Agent

“You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind.”  A great statement that relates to so many people on the fence to do something–like buying a home—so let me help you push the plow.

For one, this is a great time to buy a home–the rates are manageable–with all kinds of lending options including the ability to make chunk payments toward principle and drop your payment right away. .

For two, all indications are that the market in NH isn’t really looking to drop — after all New Hampshire is the wealthiest state in the country per capita with the third highest number of second homes and the lowest poverty rate in the country—hey not bad.

For three, there is some great inventory–and all indications more is coming in the horizon. Just go to my site and see the deals at www.WaterfrontAgent.net. 

New Hampshire is considered the healthiest state in the country–just ask my blood pressure and cholesterol–it has dropped just living on my little Northwood paradise with the loons compared to NYC and Boston where I resided prior to here. Didn’t need pills to do the job.

I can’t say this is a time to grab and flip properties in general–but there are still deals for that. Cash is king. This is not a rehearsal for another life for sure–so enjoy it now.

Let me help you plow through all the maze called real estate so that together we ca turn that field called home. Just email me at michael.travis@verani.com or give me a call at 603-303-2599.

Enjoy, Michael

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This Half Day Vacation will Last a Lifetime

tech <p><span style="font-size:22px;">This Half Day Vacation will Last a Lifetime</span></p> <p><img alt="" class="featured featured featured" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.usmre.com/5234/blog/DSC_0587.JPG" style="width: 700px; height: 464px;"></p> <p> </p> <p>A half day impromptu vacation with my daughter began on a supply run, to  rented jet skis and ended at Piping Rock Resort in #Wolfeboro. The fond memories will never end.<br>     I'm in the business of helping people --to buy or sell a home and way more. With our office located in the heart of downtown Wolfeboro, and the rush of summer visitors in town (and the hoards at the Bailey Bubble) people are constantly streaming through our doors to ask about things to do, places to go, people to see, restaurants to try-and asking some of the strangest questions one can imagine.<br>     So my daughter Mariella decided to make her first solo road trip since graduating high school in Rockport MA to come to Wolfeboro. Now it was my turn to do the things I have only recommended others to do.  Only the pressure was on since it involves also creating a fond memory for father and daughter.<br>     Like any vacation plan, it started with a need for supplies, which in my case included everything--- food, tooth brush, water shoes, a bathing suit, things to do, and a place to stay for the night.<br>     First I made a reservation at <strong><a href="https://www.wolfeborojetski.com/" target="_blank">Wolfeboro Jet Ski Rentals</a></strong> which meant Mariella and I had to first read the 68 page "Boater's Guide of New Hampshire on the Rules of Boating. Like any visiting NH guest without a boat license, we had to take a 25 question test to get a 14 day license.  Even though I learned to drive a boat long before I learned to drive a car, I still had a lot to learn. I really do not like taking tests and my daughter has had plenty of test taking skills gained in her senior year. Of course all her grades began with the letter "A".  And yes she did better than me.<br> <img alt="" height="148" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.usmre.com/5234/blog/DSC_0576.JPG" style="float: left;" width="224">    To prepare us for the big test, we had to have her favorite brain food of <strong><a href="https://www.sevensunscoffee.com/#/" target="_blank">Crepes at Seven Suns Coffee & Tea</a></strong>   Then off to <strong><a href="https://bootleggersfootwear.com/" target="_blank">Bootleggers</a></strong> on North Main Street where we found a good selection of water shoes at a good price. My black leather shoes just would not suffice on the lake--and I didn't want to look like my Dad when he went to a "Poor Taste Party" wearing lime green shorts, long brown socks and black leather wingtips that would be allowed at the worst public golf course.<br>     Then we went next door to Dive #Winnipesaukee for a suit and sun screen. The cool glasses were tempting. Actually there was a lot in there to "Must Have"    Back to <strong><a href="https://baileysbubble.com/" target="_blank">Bailey Bubble</a></strong> for that pre Jet Ski Soft Serve Ice cream. Hunters for a small stash of pretzels and water for the ride.<br>     Now facing the computer screen to take the 25 question boat licensing test. (There are 55 different versions of this test) First my daughter goes. I mean she hardly looked at the book. She passes with flying colors. Then I take it- and I pass--no flying colors.<br>     We get suited up in the provided life jackets. and off we went off for two hours on a speedy Jet ski.. We went past all the great land marks on the lake, past fellow Michigan Man #Mitt #Romney 3 bay boat house, the part of the lake where the boat crash scene in On Golden Pond was filmed, clients estates on Springfield Point, Pipers Point, Sinclair Lane, Tranquility Lane, Mountain Views, Sewall Road, Rattlesnake Island, and many more. The day was perfect. The water was smooth. the Sky was blue. The Mount Washington and the Millie B pass us.<br>     As fast as it seemed we were going on the jet ski, life just seemed to slow down. After being out on the water for two hours, our smiles were wide, our feet were wet, our faces a bit more red--or in my daughter's case tan. I'm sure my face looked redder because my hair looked blonder (which is a way of saying that my grey hair got whiter.)<br>     Seeing the exquisite estates that dot the shores from the water gives a whole new perspective. Being on a small watercraft on a 44,000 acre lake surrounded by mountain views and islands humbles your existence on this piece of paradise.<br>       Now a trip and Harvest Market for fresh food for dinner and breakfast.<br>       And off to <strong><a href="https://www.pipingrockresort.com/" target="_blank">Piping Rock</a></strong> in Wolfeboro. This is one of our company's listings handling all the rentals and many of the properties for sale. We stayed in one of the cabins with water views. We went to the groomed beach and sat as the loons started their evening calls and the sun started its evening orange glowing decent down behind the silhouetted trees in the distance<br>       Home cooking in our wood paneled temporary home was oh so nice. A comfortable sleep only enhanced by the sounds of some loons. Again waking up with the smell of bacon and eggs and fresh fruit for breakfast.<br>     My daughter then went off to continue her road trip to surprise her wonderful boyfriend who is working in Maine.<br>     <a href="https://www.wolfeborochamber.com/" target="_blank">Wolfeboro</a>, the Lakes Region--and really New Hampshire -- has it all. Things to do. Places to go, People to see, and the best that Mother Nature can provide. So much can be packed into a half day. Living in a place people vacation is a year round benefit.<br>     I encourage you to take the time to be with each of your kids individually so they can have their own personal memory with you that will last forever, won't you?<br>     Now I am over 20,152 days old. Experiencing such a life long memory generated by a half day impromptu vacation with my daughter--simply priceless.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.usmre.com/5234/blog/IMG_2383.JPG" style="width: 300px; height: 400px;"></p> <p> </p>
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