COME HOME TO A HOUSE THAT DOESN'T BUG YOU TO FIX IT. Commonsensical Cape ready for new family. Recent 30 year architectural roof plus new boiler, hot water tank, security syst. Solid hardwood floors and a sunny screen porch enhance this ready to move into home set squarely on nice usable lot. Imagine 11/2 baths and a garage. Master sized bedrooms and a fireplace to boot. It's lovable and new to the market and running hot. Make yourself happy with this value- LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL? FOUND!

Your 3 wishes have been granted- QUALITY, CONVENIENCE & COMFORT! New England Cape roof line w/wonderful front porch makes this appear smaller than its 2600 sf. Exit 40 or 41 off 93 is super for commuters south. Recent Hardwood floors & earthtones in nearly every room with Master suite on main level. Put yourself in the picture w/3 huge bedrooms upstairs. A street that should be named Desire in a neighborhood of quiet streets. Big plus is the corner lot with oversized deck! OMG- if U don't see this, U won't believe it. REC SPACE IN LL for family room, ready for finishing. B-Dry system guaranteed to keep basement dry.

A PERFECT NEW YEARS RESOLUTION! This unit is ready to make memories in. If you could choose the best location at Farrwood Green, this would be it with private patio & natural wooded area to rear. Eat in kitchen opens directly to patio & pet friendly access to yard (no balconies here). Master with cathedral ceiling with accent on space! Lower level bath includes washer/dryer hookup. Newer Hot water. Central air. Low maintenance Pergo, Needs cosmetics but BETTER THAN CARING FOR A SINGLE FAMILY.

NEW PRICE!!!UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY for home ownership. House is move in ready inside & has a fully fenced yard and patio for outdoor enjoyment and all your 'stuff.' The oversized 2 car garage with opener protects year round. 3 bedrooms and a full bath with recent kitchen redo including appliances. Nice upgrades including replacement windows, pergo flooring. Built solid in the 1920's in top East Methuen location. Dead end street just minutes to highways, The Loop. You won't believe it until you see it.

Surprisingly Spacious, Cleverly Renovated!

This 3 bedroom Townhome has been tastefully remodeled with a superb palette of premium finishes combined with original features. Classy Cherry Kitchen offers granite counters and a complete package of stainless appliances. Whether entertaining or relaxing, you’ll enjoy the spacious Family Room with its gas fireplace and sliders opening to your private deck. Former front parlor with its wide pine floor would be comfortable as Dining, Living Room or Office. Upstairs find 3 roomy bedrooms including the Master Suite with luxurious Master Bath and oodles of closet space. 2 car Garage parking plus loft storage for all your “stuff.” 

Andover     $289,900

Turnkey  3  /  4  bedroom  home  on  quiet  street  with  updates  throughout.  This  home features an eat-in-kitchen with sliding doors to a private deck, a large living room plus a first floor master bedroom, both with new carpeting. Upstairs you'll find 2 / 3 bedrooms with  wood  flooring.  The  lot  is  fenced  and  very  private.  A  small  garage  and  shed  add additional storage and the parking is off street. Wonderful opportunity to own a quality home in a convenient location

Andover     $349,900

OPEN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 FROM 11-12:30 111 North Main Street, Andover TODAY'S  ACTIVE,  BUSY  LIFESTYLE  IS  PERFECT  FOR  THIS  BEAUTIFUL  RESTORED ANTIQUE where you can walk almost anywhere; Town shops, morning coffee, T Station, Whole Foods & walking paths. Owners have ambitiously restored much of it with new architectural roof, ext. paint in historic colors, new driveway, new FHA/gas heat and a dry basement warranty, plus newer  appliances,  bath.  An  energy  efficient  Gas  Fireplace  warms  the  Great  Room  on  even  the coldest days. ESCAPE TO A PRIVATE BACKYARD OASIS

Reading     $424,900

Beautiful - Move right in!! Rambling Cape. Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, French Doors, Skyklights.  Master  Bedroom  with  cedar  closet.  Great  location,  in  Barrows  School District.  Back  yard  fenced  in  with  play  area.  Finished  room  in  basement-  possible  4th bedroom. Close to routes 93 and 95. Newer roof and heating system. Electrical system updated.

Haverhill  Ayers Village      $339,900

Open  floor  plan-  maple  kitchen,  recessed  lights,  hardwood  flooring  upstairs  &  down. Attached 2 car oversized garage. Flexible rooms on 1st floor and 3 bedrooms with a front

to  back  master  on  2nd.  This  home  is  just  like  brand  new  from  electrical  to  plumbing, heat, roof, siding and windows. Cool down with central air conditioning. INCREDIBLE!

OPPORTUNITY!!! 2 More Lots Now Available in Same Blueberry Fields Neighborhood...Early Bird New Construction on

acre lots by quality Farmer Homes. Builder offers choice of floor plans. Call for details $425,000-$450,000. Oversized garages, walk up attic, walk out basement, attention to detail in established high-end neighborhood.

Reading     $459,900

This Meticulously Maintained Victorian Offers 4 Bedrooms, Gleaming Hardwood Floors Through-Out,   Completely   Renovated   Kitchen   W/Upgraded   Cabinets   &   Silestone Counters, Living Room W/3 Window Bump-Out, Additional 18 X 15 Family Room w/ Sliders  To  Large  Rear  Deck,  Spacious  Master  Bedroom  W/Generous  Closet  Space  & Access To Full Bath, Beautiful Wood Work Through-Out, New High Efficiency Heating System, Desirable Fenced-In Backyard With Pool & So Much More

Andover     $499,900

Splendid Mix of Old and New - Charming Antique Style Home with Smashing Newer Addition  which  includes  Custom  Cherry  Kitchen  with  Butler's  Pantry,  Sunny  Eat-in Area,  Inviting  Fireplaced  Family  Room  and  Master  Suite  Wing.  1st  Floor  Office  or Guest Bedroom with Full Bath. Classic Formal Rooms with Wide Pumpkin Pine Floors and  Fireplace.  Wonderful  Screened  in  Porch  Overlooking  Gorgeous  Level  Yard. Prestigious South Andover Academy Area. Don't Miss This Opportunity!

BLUEBERRY   FIELDS,  Ayers  Village

Great address and a beautiful lot on Village Lane with mature trees, privacy on 1 acre and plenty of  yard for outdoor fun.

We  are offering an affordable new construction option in established quality neighborhood. We will sell pre-construction and Farmer Homes is an experienced quality homebuilder.

Talk with us NOW about your options here!

Here's what one recent buyer is saying:

"As a first time home buyer, my goal was to put together a team that would most efficiently guide me though the buying experience, but also educate me on the details of the process.  While searching for the right buyers’ agent, I had interviewed several prospective agents and dealt with two before finally resolving on Susan Sells.

I found that Susan took the necessary time to truly understand our preferences as well as our restrictions. Her confidence and knowledge of small details that I had otherwise missed made her opinion valuable in narrowing down home choices.

Another differentiating factor was that she actually went on house viewings with me and kept on the searching even if we were not together. I found very quickly that these seemingly straightforward activities were not so standard with other agents (a few agents wanted me to look through emailed search results and to just notify them when I found something I wanted to buy) or they wanted me to do drive-bys.

The closing process was extremely straightforward due to proactive work from all involved members and early engagement by Susan with all the parties including a good relationship with the selling agent and other members of my ‘team’ including my lender.  I would be using Susan for all future real estate transactions and recommend her without hesitation to friends and co-workers. "

Thanks.

Very exciting multi-use property a block to Main St,North Andover, adjacent to Furber Mills Business Complex,Machine Shop Neighborhood district, nearby Saint Michael's Church & School,downtown retail & services. Real estate consists of leased 42 seat eatery(business not for sale),2nd level residential rental, separate free-standing building w/small res unit. Parking to side, rear of building, on street. Great opportunity for someone dreaming to be an owner/operator or investor. REAL ESTATE ONLY

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Susan

      Of course, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to find a place that meets most of your needs and wants. But waiting for perfection may be a mistake.

By comparing houses on the with only the “dream” in your head, you risk missing out on properties that meet most of your requirements. These may be terrific homes, well priced in the that ultimately go to another buyer.

Instead judge each house by its own merits. Compile a list of items and features that are important to you and place them in order of importance. Then evaluate houses against these criteria. Ask yourself: Does it meet my most important criteria? How do I really feel about not getting certain items on my list? Will I be really disappointed when somebody else buys this house? Then, be careful not to let every item become a roadblock that prevents you from buying what is truly a dream home.

    First, and you’ve heard this before...Location, Location, Location! I rate each property by its location and compare it to its competition in the .

Second, I look to see that it’s the cheapest house in its category and neighborhood.

Third, I calculate its VSF or Value per square foot. Now using all three criteria I’ll start to make my list and then pare it down to what I think are the very best values for the week.

Where should you start? Hire an agent to look out for your interests, one who knows the inside out and can advise you. Having a knowledgeable Buyer’s Agent at your side will pay huge dividends by not only helping you to find your next home but by guiding you throughout the entire process.

Compare the neighborhoods you might be interested in. Look at things like location, schools, convenience. Check out the neighborhood itself, are the homes well kept.

Get pre-qualified by a lender so that when the right home comes along you’ll be ready to go.

If you’re a first-time buyer, attend a Home Buying Seminar.  Come to one I’m having on May 3 from 2-4. Call me at 978-470-2048 for details.

 Sign up at SusanSells.com for our HomeSearcher Program. It’s FREE and it will update you daily as new homes hit the . Remember, it’s called a Buyers for a reason!

Want to get my Top 10 sent to your email every week...drop me an email at homes@susansells.com and ask for it!

    The same holds true for those Buyers waiting to see when the will hit bottom. Before they’re able to recognize it the moment will be gone and prices will have begun to move back up.

A recent article in TIME presents a compelling case. Even if home prices drop by as much as 10 percent, a slight uptick in interest rates stands to raise monthly payments to levels that exceed or even cancel out the lower price!

Remember, It’s Always A Good Time To Buy Good Real Estate!