Jill Courville Mongeau

"One Client.One Agent.One Common Goal."
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Jill Courville Mongeau,  in Norfolk County
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About Me
Hello.

My name is Jill Courville Mongeau. I have been succesfully representing Buyers and Seller for almost seven years and have loved every minute of it. I became a Realtor because of a personal bad experience in real estate. Becaue of this, I take my clients needs very seriously and devout myself to finding the best possible solution for your housing needs.

I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, The Massachusetts Association of Realtors. The Greater Boston Association of Realtors. I have my ABR (Accredited Buyer Representation) designation and have attended many trainings and hold certficates in topics such as foreclosures, short sales, condominiums, and many general sales trainings.

I pride myself on being an "out of the box" Realtor. What does that mean? If you are a Seller I will find your Buyer. I will market your home to the correct audience and help you through the transaction process stress free. If you are a Buyer, tell me what you want and I will find it. I find many homes for Buyers that have never been listed. To me it is about you the client and making you happy. One Client. One Agent. One Common Goal. That is my motto.


Check out my website at http://www.jillsoldmyhouse.com for all listings in Massachusetts.
Testimonials
"Some of the things that we would consider when looking for a realtor are: • Market savvy • Availability • Dedication • And creative problem solving Jill Mongeau possesses all of these qualities, and more. She takes great pride in her work, with a natural competitive nature that allows her to be as aggressive as needed, whether selling or purchasing a property for her clients. Jill also knows her limitations, and knows when to seek the guidance of her more senior colleagues when faced with any adverse situations. This enables her to continuously learn, grow and mature in the real estate industry. We experienced first hand all of these traits, and truly benefited by her persistence, and positive attitude. We had a real stinker of a house to sell, and we all knew that it was going to be a challenge. Our first attempt was during the big peak in 2003 when it was a seller's market. At first we did not hire Jill, mostly because of a miscommunication as to her availability. This was a decision we would later regret. We did not get a buyer for our home with the person who called himself our "realtor for life". He was never available to speak with, didn’t attend the open houses, and we never knew what he was actually doing aside from listing it in the MLS. This experience turned out to be a good benchmark for us. When that contract expired, we immediately called Jill. And what a difference! 2003 wasn’t going to be the year we sold; and after a buyer fell through, we took some time to make improvements on the house. When it was time to list it again in 2005, there was no question we would be using Jill to list this property, as well as purchase our next home. For months Jill traveled from Franklin to Billerica on several occasions to show or inspect properties – a task that could have easily been handed off to someone closer to the area. We feel this is a testimony to her dedication to us as her clients. For the sale, Jill was extremely realistic with us; she used the resources available through her agency to prepare for the issues that might arise, and really got creative when things got tough with the sale of our property. Sitting along side us at both of the closings, which were sixty miles away from each other, Jill continued to represent us. She even gave us information at our purchase closing that saved us $400 on the spot! We would definitely use Jill again, and highly recommend her. You are welcome to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, Nancy & Dave M"
Dave and Nancy M Thu Mar 20
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Jill Courville Mongeau answered:
There is good news here. You are realistic about the market and you are a "move up" buyer. First you need to contact a Realtor to find out what you can realistically expect to sell your home for. Second, be weary of agents that will try to "buy" your listing. In other words, tell you an unrealistic price so you list your home with them. Third, from the agent you should expect hard numbers, market trends, absorption rates, and current solds and actives. Try to make your condo the best deal out there. It sounds like you have done a great deal of updates and Buyers love that but it doesn't always make your home more valuable but it does make it more saleable. The rest of the good news is you are a "move up" Buyer so you will save in the long run. If you paid 285k for your condo and end up selling for less you will buy for less too and your savings will be more on a 500k house. This is just anj example but say you sell for 270k and you buy for 500k. The house you would be buying may have been more like 575k. So you actually made 50k in the deal. Buying and selling is really just transferring equity so the short answer is it seems as though you are in a good position to buy. If you wait for your townhome to appreciate the home you want to buy will too and it will cost you more in the long run. - Wed May 21 2008, 08:51

Should I have a say in the closing date on a short sale?

Jill Courville Mongeau answered:
I sell quite a few short sales and believe me the bank pretty much has all the say. It doesn't seem fair but it is often true. In many cases, the bank will come bank with an answer and will require the Buyer to close within two weeks. Short sales can be a good deal but you have to be patient and accept the things you cannot control. - Tue May 20 2008, 13:11
Jill Courville Mongeau answered:
It all depends. Do you qualify for both payments. Normally you would have to show the previous home as a rental but if you can afford the new home and the equity loan then you should be fine. - Tue May 20 2008, 13:04

New construction on Daniels Street in Franklin, MA?

Jill Courville Mongeau answered:
Hi Lori,

I am an Realtor and fresident of Franklin. There are a few things going on here. You may not know this but there are also condos going in this development (Franklin Heights) on Lincoln Street. There has been little activity although it is a good price for new construction in Franklin. Feel free to contact me with any further questions. - Tue May 20 2008, 13:02
Jill Courville Mongeau answered:
You probably will not be able to negotiate the percentage off the sales price. The team hyas a deal with the builder and they will just double end the deal, the buyer agent commission is alrady built into the price. You best bet is the have a Buyer Agent represent you. Remember the Sales Team/Agent works for the builder not for you. This is a huge purchase and a big endeavor. New Construction can be tricky and even some of the best agents are not skilled at new construction. Your Buyer Agent will be able to negotiate a deal for you depending on your circumstances and how strong of a buyer you are. Buyer agents are skilled negotiators and will get you the best deal, it isn't always about money either there may be other things that you can negotiate. - Tue May 20 2008, 12:56
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