Welcome to my
Real Estate Website!

INTRODUCTION

We thank you for your decision to consider us for the job of selling your home. Homeowners from Middlesex County and the surrounding area have profited from the services that we provide.

As a team, we have had the privilege of working with many property owners this year, who, it seems, have had very unique situations. As committed Real Estate professionals, we have spent a great deal of time studying and researching the current market trends to assure that we are marketing properties like yours -  aggressively and successfully.

The customized marketing plan, which we will present to you, has been organized and designed to sell your home in the first timeframe that suits your needs. Our explanation will give you a thorough understanding of the steps in this process.

Each year, we strive to improve our marketing plan and update our technology. Those of you, who have worked with us in the past, will be pleased and impressed with our more efficient means of accomplishing the sale of your home.  For those of you who are meeting us for the first time. Open your minds and be prepared for a satisfying and successful real estate experience!

 A  PERSONAL NOTE. . . .                                                                          

                                                    Joseph Keating

Joe first started in Real Estate selling new Condominiums in Glen Burnie, Md in 1973. In 1985, he joined Merrill Lynch Realty in Severna Park, just north of Annapolis, Md.  In 1988, he moved to Long & Foster Real Estate also in Severna Park specializing in residential and commercial sales.  Joe's dedication to superior real estate services is reflected by his friendly and enthusiastic, people oriented approach,  which has resulted in lasting friendships, repeat clients, and personal referrals.

Additionally, Joe's past experience as an owner/operator of a cabinet and millwork business and a self-employed home improvement contractor have been  valuable assets to his business and sales experiences in the real estate industry. 

                     Things We Do to Attract
          Buyers & Sell Your Home

Yard Sign

• "THE" Most important tool in selling your home
• 42% of buyers will shop a neighborhood first

Direct Advertising

• Local newspapers - Home News, Star Ledger
• Staten Island Advance
• Home Source Magazine
• Harmon Homes Magazine

Internet Advertising - to list a few

COMPANY WEBSITE?.www.kukerandkessler.com

JOE'S WEBSITE...www.jkeating.com

 

Please click on "LOCAL LINKS" for Real Estate Websites

 

Virtual Tours

•  Photo display of your property using 360 Degree Technology  where perspective buyers can "walk" through your home from the comfort
  of their computer chair.  Feel free to go to http://www.circlepix.com for a sample tour.
   

1-877-INFO-LINE             

• A Pre-recorded sales presentation about your home through the use of the telephone.  The caller's phone number is emailed to my office which makes follow-up a breeze!

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

• Middlesex Co, Mercer Co, Hunterdon and Somerset Co multiple listing services
  expose your property to over 15,000 agents who have a minimum of 10 buyers on file
• Company has access to 7 MLS services in the state of New Jersey
• Joe is personally a member of Middlesex, Mercer, Hunterdon and Somerset MLS.

Electronic Lockbox

• Maximum accessibility and exposure
• Secure-time accessibility
• Computerized tracking - enables us to know who, when, and how many times the property
  has been shown, and if they came back for a 2^nd or 3^rd showing.

Home Warranty

• Helps command top dollar for your property and offers peace-of-mind for the buyer

Relocation Program

• Worldwide Relocation Service

Property Information

• Full color brochures for outside flyer boxes and inside the house
• CMA provided to all prospective buyers so there are no questions about the property's value
• Full color postcards to surrounding neighbors and top 50 buyers' agents in the area
• School Report provided for Prospective Buyers with school aged children

           Where Buyers Come From

• 1%  Bought an open house they saw

• 3%  Bought for a combination of reasons

• 3%  Bought advertised property

• 7% Referral by relocation company

• 8%  Responded to an Open House but bought a different home

• 18% Responded to an ad but bought a different home

• 20%  Bought from seeing a Yard Sale sign

• 40%  Name/Firm recognition or salesperson contact

Source: National Association of REALTORS

     Aggressive Marketing

• When discussing the price for your property, we will always tell you what you "need" to hear,
  based on the most current information, so we don?t let you down later.
• We will update you with market changes.
• We aggressively work the top 100 buyers' agents in the area 
• We will conduct as many OPEN HOUSES for the general public to view your property as
  necessary to get the job done. 
• We will conduct a BROKER'S OPEN HOUSE for the area Realtors and Brokers to come to
  preview your property for their buyers. 
• We notify and canvass your neighborhood to find a buyer for your property.
• We will prepare and supply necessary photographs and advertising information to various
  websites to attain the best exposure for your home.
• We will include your home in our agressive advertising campaigns, Multiple Listing Services,
  and associated websites.