Roy, did you have a bad experience?

"I am amazed that not a single RE agent talks about how builders get low prices home to market. "
- Please clarify this statement, if there's a question in there I'd be happy to give me 2 cents.

You have to take builders quality and construction on a case by case basis, not all builders are good builders no matter what the price of the home is or where it's located.

What do you consider an "exciting floor plan"?
- Taste and Quality can be subjective depending who you're talking to.

Real Estate agents only have detailed information about homes they list, they can get you more information about the homes if you ask them to and are not working with 10 different agents....

Rule of thumb, if you don't show any loyalty or look like your planning on buying with the agent which is showing you homes, don't expect that agent to go out of their way to get you more info...

http://www.MarivicRealty.com
http://www.realrep.com/
http://www.homes.com/Agent/4243382/victorkaminski
http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Edison-…
http://www.city-data.com/forum/members/victorkaminski-211209.html

Mon Jun 16 2008, 16:24

I am amazed that not a single RE agent talks about how builders get low prices home to market. I was looking for one and seen many over the years for family and friends in Edison/Piscataway area

Look at a Brand new SF 2G home near former ford/old post area. That house is build with cheap material, really low quality and most shockingly unexciting floor plan…for a 2008 home! I am sure French st house will be same.

My advice, if you get above 450k, you ought to have moderate quality, modern floor plan and yes, master bedroom with Jacuzzi!

I feel most, 9 out of 10 RE agents, and there are just too many everywhere, are clue less about market, location, construction, and about the very house they are showing. Don’t depend too much on them. Google it!!! If you get the 1 of 10, follow him/her.

Mon Jun 16 2008, 14:44

Where in Edison?

For a brand new home in Edison with the specs given, chances are it IS a very fair price but to be sure .
Also what is the size of the lot and is it a Brand New home or a New home based off an existing foundation, I see a lot of that going on in certain parts of town for tax reasons. It would be considered a remodeled home not new, even if all the walls were knocked down except for the frame for one. In these cases you'd just have to ensure the foundation was sound.

Is this a free standing home? Townhouse?
Model Type, Garage?

Currently I only see 1 new home for sale in the 08837 zip code and it is going for $739,900
There are however 34 active listings for homes built since 2007 ranging from $439,900 to $2,300,000 available throughout Edison, keep in mind those are asking prices.

Only 3 Homes Build Since 2007 that have sold in the 08837 Zip Code listed below
Ask Price: $409,900
Sell Price: $405,000
Date Closed: 1/23/2008
24 LARCHMONT RD. 08837

Ask Price: $489,900
Sell Price: $450,000
Date Closed: 10/21/2007
170 PARSONAGE RD. 08837

Ask Price: $519,900
Sell Price: $510,000
Date Closed: 6/1/2007
55 ALCOA AV. 08837

http://www.realrep.com

Thu May 15 2008, 13:44

Tracy bought 7 condos in Edison and now bought a house at Monmouth Junction. Her husband Peter run Peter Auto Care and service my car. You can reach Tracy by calling her 917 669-8209 (cell). Her husband Peter used to work at Toyota Queens, Toyota Avenel and Toyota Dayton as senior mechenics. He is very few senior mechenics at Toyota who can replace engine.

Thu May 8 2008, 09:33

Tracy,
Are you a homebuyer? Have you purchased anything, yet? Do yo work w/ Dr. Cheng?

Thu May 8 2008, 04:36

Did you buy the house yet? just curious ... Do you know nearby Centerplace at Edison townhouse jump 20% ? according to Truila Voice other posting. If this is true, I bet $445,000 may be a great deal ...

Wed Mar 26 2008, 21:02

Yes, it seems to be a fair one consider this 209 1st St W, Edison, NJ 08820, USA http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Metropa… house just sold under attorney review at $479,650 that has only 3br as you can see ... http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?zp=08820&mn…

Another one just sold under attorney review is 6 Coleman St, Edison, NJ 08817, USA http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Edison+… for $450,000 as you can click to see http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?zp=08817&mn… and call the listing agent for more info for comparison.

There are many houses sold recently in Edison, but somehow, I did not see them shown on craigslist for some reason ... may be it was too many to post ...

Tue Mar 4 2008, 07:31

It's all based on the recently sold comps. If you are working with your own buyer's agent (which is definitely recommended) - they could run the numbers for you. If you are not, contact me through my email and I'll run some comps for you just so you can get an idea of what similar houses have recently sold for in Edison and base your decision on the numbers. Good Luck!

Gina Chirico, Sales Associate
PNJP
(973) 228-1000 ext 132
GinaChirico@PruNewJersey.com

Tue Feb 26 2008, 11:21