53 Greensward

This is a wonderfully updated golf course home that offers many features not usually found in a home at this price point. An automatic whole house generator is invaluable when you need it!! Newer tile flooring in the baths and kitchen, newer stainless steel appliances, front loading washer/dryer, fresh paint, new roof 2011, new front walkway 2012, newer interior and exterior doors and windows. With views of sunsets, the 11th fairway and walking distance to the club house this home is ideally situated on a level lot. Eastman offers a wonderful life style of all ages, including an 18 hole championship golf course, 325 acre lake with 6 beaches, tennis, indoor heated pool, fitness center, hiking and biking and so much more!

Let me start by saying that the ultimate key to selling a home in this market is price. The right price will get it sold every time. After price what makes you home look good when buyers are looking on line? Photos. Everyday I look in MLS and see bad photos. It is amazing to me that sellers don’t complain more. Buyers won’t look at a home if the photos are bad. I see crooked photos, dark photos, blurry photos, what the hell is that photos and more.

In my office we have a large flat screen tv that we use as a computer monitor. I show potential buyers listings this way. Two out of every three listings, the buyers comment about the photos. Not all of them are bad but a few per property. All it takes is one bad photo for either the husband or wife to discard a property. There are a many times that I can not get them to over come a bad photo so that property will not be shown.

So, what is a seller to do? Before you list, look at the agents listings online. If the agent has their own web site you can go there and all of that agents listings will be right there. If there are bad photos then maybe you help choose the photos that agent is going to use. If that agent doesn’t have his own web site, you might want to think twice before you list with that person anyway.

ASK what kind of camera and lens do you use? If they use their phone or some kind of cheap point and shoot, you might want to think twice. ASK what kind of photo-shop program do you use? If they don’t you might want to think twice. It doesn’t take much to go into iPhoto and straighten and crop photos. This makes a huge difference in the appearance of a home.

All my photos are now shot with a Nikon D200 with a 10x24mm lens. It’s a really nice set up and takes great photos. There are no parabolic curves that a lot of lesser cameras give you. I put all my photos through iPhoto too. I crop and straighten, brighten or what ever needs to be done to make the house a beautiful home. I don’t change the colors of things or alter photos in any other way. ie: If there is a propane storage tank on the side of a house and it looks terrible I will either not get the tank in the photo, crop it out if I do get it in or just not use that photo. I will not photo-shop the tank out of the photo as that would not be a “true picture” of that property.

75 High Pond Rd

This parcel is a combination of two Original Eastman lots. There is a gentle slope and a mix of hard and soft wood trees. Water and power are at the street. Being at the end of the road, privacy is all yours, yet the convenience of the Eastman community offers you 6 beaches on a 325 acre lake, golf, indoor pool, fitness center, tennis, and cross country skiing. All are only a moments drive. A life style the entire family will enjoy!! A one time new member fee at closing and annual association fees apply.

For more information go to www.jeffadie.com

10 Bobbin

This lot might not be the lowest priced in Eastman but there is significant value here. A fairly level lot all the engineering for septic design and approval for construction are set and ready to go. Stakes are in the ground marked with flagging tape. Enjoy your privacy as many of the surrounding lots are “retired”. Possible owner financing to the right buyer. Eastman is a year round active community that offers a 325 acre lake with 6 private beaches, a championship golf course, tennis, heated pool, fitness center and cross country skiing. Come enjoy the lifestyle and conveniences that community living offer.

For more information go to www.jeffadie.com

17 Highwood Way

Come and enjoy the tranquil setting on one of Eastmans premier streets. This home is nestled perfectly amongst the trees for that private secluded feel, yet the location is easily accessible to all of Eastmans amenities. The home features south and western exposure so the deck and screened porch get just the right amount of sunlight. The landscaping is just beautiful! The garage is a tastefully designed salt box style and has ample storage above. In the kitchen there are updated appliances and custom marble counters, marble tile floors in the kitchen and baths. A first floor master wing gives the owners privacy or use it for in-law quarters. A beautiful brick fireplace is the focal point in the living room with vaulted ceiling. There has been many upgrades over the last few years including washer/dryer, furnace, hot water tank, oil tank, roof (2002) chimney liner and cap w/warranty, updated baths and more!!. Also, the home is wired for a generator, generator is negotiable.

For more information go to www.jeffadie.com

3 Rolling Hill

This Eastman home has direct waterfront footage on Anderson Pond as well as the shared access to Eastman Lake. A large deck faces west for those great evening sunsets. A large master suite on the first floor with plenty of closet space. A screened porch is accessed from the large family room. Direct entry from the garage leads to an ample size foyer entry area. The lower level media room has sliders to the back yard. Other features include work shop room for those fun home projects and wine room that’s big enough it would be hard to fill.

For more info go to www.jeffadie.com

635 Marmot

This well maintained and upgraded Parkhurst  condo offers a great family floor plan on three levels. The custom finished lower level offers expanded sleeping and room for kids and guests and still has plenty of storage for kayaks, bikes and other toys. On those hot summer nights turn the AC on and relax. The unit has been painted throughout, newer flooring and carpeting. The beach and lake are an extremely short distance easily walked by young kids. Access to RT 89 is quick for a commute to the Upper Valley, New London or Boston.

For more info go to www.jeffadie.com

Weather your thinking of buying or selling this information can help you make an educated assessment of property values here in the community.

Not a lot of sales but there is some great news!

The median price was $299,999. Thats good news as Eastman is well above the national median housing numbers of approximately $155,000. Using an average sales price, the news is even better, $305,305 was the average. Hows that for a number!

The bottom line that I see is that there were not a lot of buyers but the ones that were out there paid a fair price for Eastman homes!