Barbara Ostroth

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Barbara Ostroth, in Coldwell Banker/Teaneck
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Barbara is equally skilled at listings as well as working with prospective buyers. She works well both with both first-time buyers, those who wish to purchase larger homes, relocation and long-time homesellers looking to downsize. Barbara is extremely detail-oriented, sensitive to her clients' needs and prides herself on close follow-up with attorneys, mortgage reps, home inspectors and appraisers, making sure deals move forward from contract to closing
Testimonials
"One of the most important decisions when selling a home is getting the right realtor. Barbara Ostroth and Coldwell Banker were definitely the right choice for us. They were full of knowledge and resources that helped us during every step of the process, and we got an outstanding price for our home. Barbara also helped us purchase our second home in another Bergen County community and we couldn't be happier. Barbara made this joint effort a very pleasant experience!"
Jonathan & Sari Breuer 
"When we sold our home and purchased a larger one, Barbara shepherded us through every step of the process. She went above and beyond the call of duty, demonstrating superior skill, commitment and professional tenacity. We recommend her highly!"
Yehuda and Naomi Najman 
"We sold our home several years ago. Working with Barbara was a rewarding experience. She was always on top of everything and guided us in the right direction. We were very pleased with our broker/client relationship, and got a good price for our home."
Janice Margolis 
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Sam, Home Buyer in New Jersey

Hi,I already posted a question about buying my grandmothers house.I am a single mother of two with bad

Asked yesterday, 13:27 by Sam  -  Franklinville  -  Home Buying  -  6 answers
Barbara Ostroth answered:
Yes you should be able to get a loan for most of it, but you will most likely have to put down some cash to give the bank assurance you will have some equity in the property. Or you could have someone co-sign with you to keep the interest rate lower. Call Coldwell Banker Mortgage, 888-816-7502, and see what they can do for you. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, your family is obviously in your corner! - Yesterday, 14:33
Jane, Home Buyer in New York

We have been looking to purchase a home in Montvale for a very long time. We like the town for its easy

Asked Mon Jun 30 2008, 09:59 by Jane  -  Montvale  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Barbara Ostroth answered:
HI Jane!
Assuming you are working well with your realtor in Montvale, I am sure he/she can recommend some other communities nearby -- there are several in that upper Bergen County area that fit the bill. Rivervale, Norwood, Ramsey, Mahwah come to mind. If you need a referral to another realtor to work with, let me know -- I know several excellent ones in that area. Good luck! - Mon Jun 30 2008, 11:14
KGordon, Home Buyer in New Jersey

Is it NJ law to have a seller disclose an oil tank in the ground? What if they say they don't know if they?

Asked Sat Jun 28 2008, 12:39 by KGordon  -  Clifton  -  Home Buying  -  9 answers
Barbara Ostroth answered:
It's the sellers' responsibility to remediate or remove the tank, it's the buyers' responsibility to discover if there is one. A good home inspector will look for signs of one without a separate tank search, such as a leftover fill pipe outside or evidence of a second fill hole in the wall of the basement. Of course, the seller probably does know, unless they bought the home without an inspection, which very few have done since the early 90's. I would speak to your home inspector, and see what they have to say. Of course, if the house was built before 1940, it is very likely there was one -- but it may have been in the basement, in which case you and the sellers are home free! Good luck! - Sat Jun 28 2008, 12:51
Mark, Home Buyer in Merrick

Is there a projected market change in real estate for Teaneck, Nj?

Asked Sat Jun 28 2008, 11:31 by Mark  -  Teaneck  -  Home Buying  -  2 answers
Barbara Ostroth answered:
As one of the top realtors in the Teaneck area of Bergen County, I can tell you that things have started to pick up in the last month or two. While there is still substantial inventory, more buyers are showing up to open houses, more deals are being negotiated, etc. Are some houses still being reduced? Of course, esp. when they have been static on the market for a few months. However, with rates still very reasonable, and sellers not so insistent on pricing their houses above market value, things are picking up a bit... I have 25 years experience in the business, and have seen all sides of the marketplace. If a seller wants to sell, they will. If a buyer is tired of waiting it out and wants to buy, they will. My job is to put them together! Give me a call! - Sat Jun 28 2008, 12:45
Guillermo Ca…, Home Seller in 07621

currently with a house for sale in the town of bergenfield nj and looking to change listing agents. Any?

Asked Sun Jun 22 2008, 17:46 by Guillermo Ca…  -  07621  -  Home Selling  -  9 answers
Barbara Ostroth answered:
I am very much a fulltime realtor with 25 years experience in your area, and can definitely help you. My office is in Teaneck and we do quite a bit of business in BErgenfield. The short answer to your second question is that the market has picked up quite a bit in the last month, but sellers still need to price their houses realistically in order to attract showings because the inventory is still high. Give me a call and let's talk! - Sun Jun 22 2008, 21:18
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Barbara is proud of her strong record for getting listings sold, working actively with her sellers to keep homes priced right and showing to their best advantage. She enjoys working with first-time buyers as well as helping couples who either want to move up to a larger home and need to manage both a purchase and sale at the same time. In addition, over the years, Barbara has helped market and sell homes for older residents who need to move into rental apartments or active adult communities, or estate sales for those whose relatives have recently passed away. She has many connections for contractors, attornies, tag sale experts, and utilizes Coldwell Banker's Concierge service listings actively.
Certifications & Awards
NJAR Circle of Excellence Award 1993-2007; Silver Level earned in 2000, 2002-04 and 2006.
NJAR Distinguished Realtor Award for over 10 years of Circle of Excellence Awards

Coldwell Banker International Presidents' Circle (2000-07).

Associate of the Year/Teaneck office (2002-07).
Interests
Barbara is a strong supporter of public education, and has volunteered for years in her children's schools as well as served on the Teaneck Board of Education. In her leisure, she enjoys traveling, reading, gardening and theatre, taking full advantage of all that Teaneck's proximity to NYC has to offer!
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