Seated:(L-R) Marcia Poretsky, Helen Bolino Standing:(L-R) Susan Cole, Penny McKenzie, Maria Miara

LYNNFIELD-Northrup Associates recently honored the firm’s Top 5 Producers for 2010 during its annual meeting and awards breakfast.  At the meeting, Northrup’s Broker/Owner, Richard Tisei and Owner Bernie Starr reviewed the company’s growth over the past year and outlined plans for a productive 2011.

“Northrup is pleased to recognize our top REALTORS® with this honor. Each is recognized as a leader and innovator, empowering local home buyers and sellers with valuable information,” said Broker/Owner Richard Tisei.

At the meeting, Helen Bolino continued as overall Top Producer for listings and sales in 2010.  Widely recognized by both her peers and clients for her energetic and passionate approach to real estate, she is a successful REALTOR who has been ranked the number one agent in Lynnfield sales and listings for ten consecutive years.. “Helen’s trademark has been her knowledge of the real estate market, her tireless work ethic and superior customer service,” said Tisei.

Throughout her career, Marcia Poretsky has consistently been one of the region’s Top Producers, specializing in single-family and condominium sales. “She has earned this distinction for her years of dedication, professionalism and has established a strong reputation for excellence and created a large following of satisfied customers,” said Tisei.

Penny McKenzie “has earned the distinction as a being a Top Producer and was recognized for her outstanding sales achievement”, said Tisei.  Penny continually strives to provide the best service possible and exceed expectations, especially when it comes to marketing properties and getting them sold. As a result, she has built her business on the referrals of so many satisfied clients.

“Maria Miara has a warm, energetic style combined with her integrity and commitment to her clients and market knowledge has resulted in her receiving such top honors,” said Tisei.  Maria’s career has continued to excel in representing clients with their residential and commercial real estate needs and is identified as a highly skilled real estate broker, having the qualification as a former building inspector and an extensive construction and business background.

Personal service and attention to detail contributed to Susan Cole achieving the distinction of being among the 2010 Top Producers,” said Tisei.  She is personable, experienced, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile. She is the ultimate professional and is able to represent the buyer and/or seller in all aspects of the real estate transaction.

Overall the company’s market share and total volume grew both locally and regionally in 2010 ending the year with $85,136,941 in total units sold.

“I am incredibly proud of the individual and collective contributions of our REALTORS® at Northrup Associates®,” said Tisei.  “Despite today’s tough market conditions, Northrup Associates has maintained its market leadership.  This would not have been possible without the hard work, determination and unwavering customer focus on the part of our REALTORS®.”

“As a locally owned and independently run office, Northrup Associates is able to provide a level of service that others simply can not match. That has been the secret in the past and will remain our guiding principle in the future. I would like to thank our entire sales force for their dedication, hard work and for providing distinct satisfaction to those customers and clients in Lynnfield, Peabody and the surrounding communities of the North Shore,” concluded Tisei.

LYNNFIELD-While the housing market is not nearly as strong as it was five years ago, it is improving and no exception, siad the owner of local real estate company.

Richard Tisei, the owner of Northrup Associates in town, said if home prices are priced correctly, it should be a good year for the market.

“If (interest) rates remain low, I think you’ll continue to see the market moving in the right direction,” he said.

Both single-family and condominium sales were up in Lynnfield in 2010, relative to 2009.  Last year, 108 single family homes were sold, compared to 98 in ’09.  Twenty-five condominiums exchanged hands last year, versus 16 in 2009.

The median single-family home price was also up, about 10 percent. The median price in 2010 was $529,000; it was $479,500.

Condominium prices, however fell in a year-over-year comparison. The median price of a condo sale in 2010 was $350,000 versus $389,900.

Properties were not on the market as long either.  The average days on the market for the 108 homes sold was 111, compared to 147 in 2009.  The same held true for condominiums, where on average it took 165 days to sell those properties, compared to 181 in 2009.

Lynnfield bucked the statewide trend in several areas.  First, home sales fell slightly (1. percent) across the state.  While the median price of a single-family home across the state rose, it did not match Lynnfield’s gain.

Article courtesty of:  Peabody & Lynnfield Weekly News February 3, 2011

Peggy MacKenzie & John Kennedy at Town Common Concert

Northrup Associates REALTORS proudly sponsored the July 7th and July 14th concerts on the Lynnfield Town Common this summer.  Penny McKenzie and John Kennedy man the Northrup Associates table during the July 14th concert and happily greet and discuss real estate with residents enjoying the concert.

Article Courtesy of Lynnfield Weekly News, July 29, 2010

Photo by The Priestlys

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Our goal is to help consumers identify properties quickly and easily, while providing competitive pricing and the best customer service in the real estate industry. We’re proud to be your Realtor® of choice and are focused on your needs today and long after the sale of your home. Northrup\’s Award Winning Website

Northrup Associates
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in the sale of 82%
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currently UNDER AGREEMENT
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*According to MLS as of 5/14/10

2009 Top Producers

LYNNFIELD-Northrup Associates recently honored the firm’s Top 5 Producers for 2009 during the firm’s annual meeting and awards breakfast.  At the meeting, Northrup’s Broker/Owner, Richard Tisei reviewed the company’s growth over the past year and outlined plans for an active 2010.

“Northrup is pleased to recognize these Realtors with this honor. Each recognized is a leader and innovator, empowering local homebuyers and sellers with valuable information, helping them to make informed real estate decisions,” said Broker/Owner Richard Tisei.

At the meeting, Helen Bolino was named overall top producer for listings and sales in 2009.  Bolino has been the number one agent in Lynnfield sales and listings for nine consecutive years. This award represented her investment of many hours of personal service and attention to her customers and clients. “Helen’s trademark has been her knowledge of the real estate market, her tireless work ethic and superior customer service,” said Tisei.

Marjorie Youngren was recognized for outstanding sales achievement. “In 2009, a very challenging year, she sold over $10,000,000 worth of homes. Marjorie has earned the distinction as a being a Top Producer each year since she has been with Northrup, said Tisei.  Marjorie is an excellent negotiator and problem solver and able to maneuver through all types of issues that typically arise during a transaction.

Personal service and attention to detail contributed to Donna Snyder achieving the distinction of being among the Top Producers,” said Tisei.  For more than 17 years Donna has been dedicated to providing her clients with the utmost attention, skill and knowledge to offer her clients the finest in real estate services available.

Throughout her career, Marcia Poretsky has consistently been one of the region’s top producers, specializing in single-family and condominium sales. “She has earned this distinction for her years of dedication, professionalism and has established a strong reputation for excellence and created a large following of satisfied customers,” said Tisei.

“Gale Rawding has a unique combination of skill, wealth of knowledge and 22 years of impressive real estate experience that have made her a consistent top producer for the past 11 years. Gale has built relationships based on trust, respect, integrity and complete customer satisfaction,” said Tisei.

Overall the company’s market share and total volume grew both locally and regionally in 2009 ending the year with $79,236,993 in total units sold.

“As a locally owned and independently run office, Northrup Associates is able to provide a level of service that others simply can not match. That has been the secret in the past and will remain our guiding principle in the future. I would like to thank our entire sales force for their dedication, hard work and for providing distinct satisfaction to those customers and clients in Lynnfield, Peabody and the surrounding communities,” concluded Tisei.

2009 was a terrific year for luxury real estate in Lynnfield. Our agents really made the difference; they are knowledgeable, understand the market, and have the know-how to make things happen.

Even with an increasing local market, we have found that this is still an apprehensive time for those buying and selling property.  Now more than ever, accurate pricing, effective marketing, and experienced representation make all the difference.

This relatively new Colonial style home on Sagamore Golf Course is a beautiful addition to the Lynnfield luxury real estate market. A two-story foyer, granite counters, stainless appliances, and a fire placed living room are just a few of the amenities this luxurious home provides. View more details here.

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At Northrup Associates we led the region on almost every major category of performance and most noteworthy is the fact that the average sales price for a single family, luxury home in Lynnfield increased by 300% over the past twelve months.

Here are the Regional Single Family Sales 2008 vs. 2009

Lynnfield Area Real Estate Sales - Click to Enlarge

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Northrup Associates is pleased to announce that our firm has opened a new Condo Division. Our associates are all Certified Buyers Representatives and have all received specialized training and are highly skilled in condominium sales.

Over the years, we have increasingly become the office to turn to when making the decision t o buy or sell a condominium.  As our reputation has grown, we have become a regional leader. In fact, we are currently marketing four spectacular new complexes located throughout the North Shore.

Not every real estate company is equipped with the expertise and know how when it comes to condominium sales. We have been selling condominiums longer than any other real estate office on the North Shore.

Now you can preview the first and only comprehensive condo division in the North Shore area. Feel free to log onto our website www.northruprealtors.com and click on Condo Central and see why we’ve been servicing the North Shore since 1952.

(Article Courtesy of Peabody & Lynnfield Weekly News-April 16, 2009)

As a result, last year was one of the most challenging in recent memory.  Everyone was impacted in some way as this was certainly an apprehensive time for those buying and selling property.  Both buyers and sellers encountered a whole host of new challenges ranging from getting accurate appraisals to dealing with new requirements from lenders.

In light of all this, our Realtors really made the difference.  They helped overcome obstacles. They gave some great advice and showed a lot of compassion and understanding to their customers and clients alike.  Most importantly, they were a calm and trusted voice of reason in every transaction.

Our Realtors experience and knowledge of our local marketplace really paid off for our clients.  In this current real estate market, accurate pricing, effective marketing and experienced representation, are critical in order to succeed. Now more than ever, choosing the right Realtor makes all the difference.

In Lynnfield, the average sales price for a home fell by 12% in 2008. During that time, the total number of homes sold declined by 29%. Particularly impacted, were the number of homes sales over $600K, which dropped by 54%.  With this in mind, Northrup Realtors were involved in the sale of 1 of every 2 homes sold in Lynnfield in 2008 (42 of 84).  Remarkably, Northrup’s Realtors also participated in the sale of 80% of the homes sold over $600K (20 to 25).

In Peabody, the average sales price for a home fell by 9% in 2008.  During that time the total number of homes sold in Peabody declined by 5%.

Looking forward we are hopeful that 2009 will be a better year.  Interest rates are down to historic lows. We are working with a number of strong buyers anxiously awaiting the right home in order to take advantage of these favorable rates.

At the same time we are experiencing a shortage of inventory in a number of key price ranges.  In these current market conditions, we have found that a home priced reasonably still sells fairly quickly.

Since 1952, in good times and bad, Northrup Associates has been the name that people trust.  Now more than ever, if you are thinking of buying or selling a home give us a call so we can put our experience and expertise to work for you.

(Article Courtesy of Peabody & Lynnfield Weekly News-March 5, 2009)