Mary Petti

The easiest thing to do is have your real estate agent call the township (or go there directly) and ask the township if the proper permits were received.

It is usually in your best interest to have proper permits for any remodeling that would fall into the permit needed category. I have had situations where the sellers was NOT the first owner, the previous owner(s) had done remodeling without permits, and the wiring was not to code. The current owner was responsible to make the adjustments before they could sell the house.

In some towns, especially if there was new electrical/plumbing and in some cases new framing done, there are permits needed to make sure all the work is done to code. Keep in mind that if the work was done by a professional company, they are usually the ones who file for and receive the permits for the homeowner.

You can also call the township directly (building department) and make the inquiry yourself if needed. Check out this page from Edisons web site for more information;
http://www.edisonnj.org then click on TOWN HALL, then ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENTS,, then CODE ENFORCEMENT if the link below doesn't work

http://edisonnj.org/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC={2F874BD5-2ABA… - Yesterday, 08:16

Hi Helen,

I am a 25 years resident of Edison, and my office is in Metuchen so I am very experienced and knowledgable about both towns.

Feel free to look at my website at http://www.MaryPetti.com for information about me and my services, or email me at PruMaryNJ@aol.com and I will be happy to give you more of my credentials. I look forward to hearing from you.

Mary :) - Yesterday, 07:59

Maggie,

I answered your other post regarding this house, and it included a link with all the pictures the listing agent took of the house.

Contact me at PruMaryNJ@aol.com if you are interested in this one or others in Edison. You can also go to my website at http://www.MaryPetti.com
and search the MLS directly for all currently available listings.

Mary - Yesterday, 07:56

OOPS... sorry for the improper English. This house is almost completely built, NOT "is being almost built." My editing of the sentence was bad. - Yesterday, 07:53

Hi Maggie,

I sell real estate in Edison NJ, so have better access to the MLS and the info. This home is being almost completely built therefore its highly unlikey that it will have a finished basement (and the listing doesn't indicate it Is finished.

Here is the link to the actuall listing. I would be happy to get further information for you (IE: plans/specs etc.) if you are interested.

http://msx.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=140471181&s=MSX&t=MSX - Yesterday, 07:51

Just FYI

51 Linda lane had a contract, lost the sale, and is back on the market at $378,900 as of 10/15/2008.

278 Westgate is under contract listed at $339,900

284 Westgate expired at $369,900

Since June to date:
Avg sale price on Westgate Dr is $328,000
Avg sale price on Linda Ln is $367,000

Since August , avg sales price on Westgate is now $324,000 - Mon Nov 10 2008, 08:59

Anu,

Just to let you know a new listing at 278 Westgate just came on the market at $369,900. Check out the link below and see how it compares to yours.

http://msx.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1850408436&s=MS… - Wed Jul 23 2008, 11:58

Cheng ,

As much as we appreciate your diligence in monitoring Edison Real estate sales transactions,
PLEASE note that 109 Linda Lane was LISTED at $399,900 and SOLD at $378,000 NOT $399,900 as you stated in a previous post.

I would again respectfully ask you to refrain from pretending to be a real estate agent and submitting incorrect information which would potentiallly misinform sellers and buyers alike.

HERE is the link to the closed information on 109 Linda Lane:

http://msx.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=947127193&s=MSX&t=MSX - Wed Jul 23 2008, 11:51

Anu,
You are very welcome. I got an email yesterday about the price change but was unabale to get to a computer till this morning to acknowledge it. (I monitor new listings, changes in status and price changes in several areas in town). I understand your concern about the upgrades, however in this market its not what you want for the house but what the buyers are willing to pay for it. Good luck !!!!
Mary - Sat Jul 19 2008, 06:48

Anu,
Just FYI, I copied the informationbelow which I posted on another thread. I read your website posting of the house, and in my professional opinion, even with the upgrades, it is priced a bit high for Westgate Drive locations.

Because they are newer and farther away from the trains, Linda Lane units tend to sell higher than Westgate Drive. There were 5 closings of listed units in Linda Lane since February. They were from $350K (June), $361K (March), $365k (June), $370K (June) and $385K (March). As of this post, there is one unit available listed with the MLS (in addition to the FSBO's) at 51 Linda Lane listed at $378,900.

There were 8 closings on Westgate Drive ranging from $315K (April) to $359K (March). There are currently 7 units available on the MLS ranging from $349K to $369,999.

If as you indicated you want to sell quickly, I would suggest two things. Either lower your price a bit even as a FSBO, OR list it with a Realtor for the proper amount. Listing with a Realtor will give you TONS more exposure, since we have the ability to reach more agents with buyers (who are qualified), we pay for the advertising, YOU don't have to be home to show the house (lockboxes are a blessing), you don't have to field emails and calls making appointments (and wait around sometimes for no-shows), we do the open houses for you, AND we can help guide you through the selling process (which is often complicated).

I have lived in Edison since 1983, and I have been in almost every Westgate unit on the maket recently, or recently sold, and have sold a few there myself. If you are interested, I would be happy to discuss it further.
You can email me at PruMaryNJ.com.
Go to my website below to see that I can do for you. Click on "NJ Sellers" tab for lots of information. In any case I wish you good luck. - Mon Jul 7 2008, 10:27