Check out http://www.eventsetgo.com/view-events-and-register/sept-17th…
I know Bill and Tom of Eventsetgo, and Larry Montani of First Interstate Financial.
People like yourself from all parts of NJ have attended.
It's free, no selling whatsoever.
No obligations.
The atmosphere is relaxed.
The food is great.
You can hear from professionals and actual past clients about the "whole" process.
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Thank you Carl, for your kind words.........

I think we will always be needed....never underestimate the value of hand holding someone through the process or a reassuring smile when people are making one of the biggest decisions in their lives.........or running interference when there is an issue......of course we will be needed (I hope) :)

Good luck with your open house!
debbie

I agree, they make us smile. No, I'm just commenting on what we can see here. Some silliness from agents who don't read the posts carefully or assume there is a sale in there somewhere. My favorite is "are there any homes in Glen Ridge for $100?" Or even $100,000 or $200,000.
Maybe Patty has not disappeared. And I'm exagerating about how ubiquitous the internet is. You make a good impression for the industry Debbie Rose. Keep up the good work.
I have posted before, soon there will be no need for people in transactions. Everything needed is in front of us. Except the signatures, right? Oops. I think you can do that too. Off to do another Open House. I love it.
Carl

Carl - just curious.............why do you think Patty has "disappeared"????
Many who post questions here aren't necessarily interactive in responding to the people who answer.
That's ok - they ask, and we respond. Hopefully, they get the answers they need, and find them useful.

Patty may very well be reading and deciding what her next option is.

I have gotten occasional email over the time I have been on Trulia - many people decide to reach out to a particular Realtor, and not just respond in the thread with another comment.

As an observation - most agents don't seem to need any response from anyone to keep these threads alive and active!!!!! We're like those Everready bunny commercials on tv - we just keep on going !! ha
I just saw a question that was posted back in JANUARY from someone who wanted to sell by February....there's still an agent , as of yesterday, responding away to the question, trying to get the listing (althought she says she isn't after the listing )!! It just makes me smile...

So.....good morning Patty if you're still reading this!! Have a great Sunday........

Debbie Rose
Prudential NJ Properties

PS........by the way Carl - you THINK the internet is the wave of the future????? ---uhmm....wel....the future is now as it has already changed the way we do business! You have a great day, too!

Well, this morning there are 11 answers for Patty, but Patty has disappeared. Interesting. The internet is a good place to find buyers for agents in real estate. They ask questions for help and we might be able to be of assistance and establish a bit of rapport. Ok, let's see how it works. I'll sign up on Trulia and put my listings on. My broker has signed up. So has Prudential I see. I think the internet is the way of the future. It is anonymous, private, you can use it to learn what you want to know and never reveal who you are. Sometimes you must provide your email address if you want a reply. Or you can use Trulia and not give your email address. I kind of like it, don't you?

Hi Patty............give Jonathan a call , and let him reserve your seat for our seminar. I think you will find it very informative. We had one back in June in Montclair, and it was very successful.

The speakers will include a mortgage rep/loan officer, an attorney, and a Realtor (I spoke at the last seminar)........there will be a question and answer period following an overview of the process by the people I mentioned. There will be handouts and other information available...making it a good place to get started, and have your questions answered.!

Call Jon for more information - it wil be held at a very special ( and convenient) location!
Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30PM !

Hope to see you there.
Debbie Rose
Prudential NJ Properties

Hey Patty,
Just so happens Prudential New Jersey Properties is sponsoring a 1st time home buyers seminar in West Orange the 15th September. This will be our second go-round and I'd like to invite you to attend. Just get in touch with me through my website and I'll pass along all the particulars. My Pleasure...My Business!

Hi
Semminar or Class?
Semminar: done by a Profit organization?
Class: Done by a non profit?

http://www.homecorp.org/

http://www.handsinc.org/homebuyers_club.htm

http://www.tri-citypeoples.org/

http://www.oceaninc.org/programs.html#First Time Home

http://www.weichert.com/buying/BuyersGuide.html
Here is an online site with helpful info. If you don't want to attend a seminar.

Patty,

You may be interested in giving these a look to see if there are resourses or information you may be unaware of.

http://www.nj.gov/njhrc/ ....... http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=nj&topic=homeow…

http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm .... http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/FHA_Home

Good luck, Dunes

The only one I know of is Prudential New Jersey, but it passed. I'm sure u can call them or anywhere else to see if they're having one.

Do you live in Bloomfield? They usually mail information about seminars to residents. You may also find it on their website. The first I attended was given by HUD. You can check the HUD site for information.

A NACA workshop may also answer questions for you. http://www.naca.com

Plus, there is a lot of information one YouTube and on city-data.com. Go to the forum & scroll to the real estate professionals page & post your question. http://www.city-data.com/forum/

You're still going to have to sit with a realtor, but these places are a start.

Good Luck.

See what I mean? Here are 3 more offers to help. 389 more will make the same offer. You don't need no seminar, nor a badge. But a seminar is one way to become informed.
Carl http://-www.CarlWitzigHomes.com,

Hello Patty12374,

I agree with Sloan if you want to take advantage of the tax credit, you can sit with an experienced realtor like myself who can give you all the information, then you can have a face-to-face meeting with a mortgage person to step through the process. I can set this meeting up for you.

If you don't want to take advantage of the credit, I can find a couple of seminars for you. I believe there's one coming up in Montclair in a couple of months.

Let me know,

Bev
Sold@BevAndBobHomes.com

Hi Patty-

If you are a first time home buyer and want to possibly get in on the $8000 tax credit being offered until November 30, 2009, you should skip looking for a seminar and choose a realtor who can give you all the information you need to know so you can get started with your search right away. This tax credit was created by the government to stimulate the housing market since the downturn in the economy and there are no plans to extend it at this time. Many first time buyers have been happy to take advantage of this gift.

I cover the Bloomfield area and surrounding towns. If you would like more information or my help, please call or email me.

Regards-

Sloan

Sloan Berman
Coldwell Banker, Schweppe Office
973-509-3970 office
862-368-4963 cell
sloan.berman@cbmoves.com

Hi Patty,

The most effective way to get a thorough education in everything you need to know is to find a buyers agent
who will work with you one-on-one for as long as it takes. I spend several hours with new clients covering all aspects of the buying process - but it's a relationship that develops over weeks and months sometimes even years!) and we discuss new topics every time we meet. Please review my profile on our website. You'll find me under Agents (the letter J) as Karin Joseph Carson on cbmoves.com.

Karin Carson
917-301-1681

Call your nearest Weichert office, we do them all the time. But be careful we might sell you a house. Seriously though, call me anytime (and I am sure 393 other agents in the immediate area) who can help you.
Carl - 973 632-8593 cell. Office-973 746-1515.