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Hey I'm Not Perfect, Blooper Reel

Debbie Reynolds, "The Real Debbie Reynolds" (Prudential PenFed Realty)
Hey, I'm Not Perfect, Blooper Reel I have been doing videos for over a year now. It is not an exact science folks. I almost never script anything but do plan, think about it a lot, and time it out (storyboard) what I will be doing. Sometimes I…

A MAJOR MARKET SHIFT IS HAPPENING; LOOK AT THE POSSIBILITIES...

Paula Hathaway, Senior Vice President, LBA (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
A MAJOR MARKET SHIFT IS HAPPENING; LOOK AT THE POSSIBILITIES… I actually wrote this post in late March--Since then some major shifts have already begun and I feel like getting this out there again since it did not get seen by many members (or…

Welcome To The Neighborhood - 7 Things You Should Know

Candy Miles-Crocker Realtor Real-Life Real Estate Training (Online Real Estate Training)
As a new real estate agent you generally have more time than money. That was one of my father-in-law's favorite sayings as he drove across the United States, but I like it for new agents too. Take Control Of Your Fears Most new agents are…

What you should know about leather furniture.

Roger D. Mucci Lake, Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties (Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092)
What you should know about leather furniture. There are so many different types of leather used in furniture today, but the most expensive doesn't always mean the best for you. Full grain leather is the highest quality. It is not sanded or…

I Learned A Lot of What I need to Know from our Cleaning Lady.....

Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563)
A long, long time ago… a few years out of college… I had a friend who taught me that I should always aspire to make enough money to pay people to do the things that I did not want to do… or did not know how to do. Much like the serenity…

No Matter The Code, Or General Practices, I Don't Like This

Jay Markanich - N. Virginia Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC)
One of the most confusing, and changing, practices is how to exhaust a high-efficiency, direct vent furnace. But, no matter the code, or general practices, I don't like this. These are enclosed systems. One recent practice that I don't like is…

Is Google becoming less relevant as a search engine?

Richard Weisser, Richard Weisser Coweta Newnan Homes for Sale (Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers)
Google has ruled the Search Engine World for over a decade now. During this time, Google has continually added more products and services designed to retain consumer interest in its offerings. But as Google transforms into an all-encompassing…

Will you be the next Howard Johnson of business?

Mike Cooper (Winchester Real Estate Sales, Cornerstone Business Group Inc)
When I first started in the real estate business, I was an investor buying rental properties. I would buy properties in the Virginia Beach / Chesapeake / Richmond, VA areas, and then I would personally do the renovations to get them on the rental…

May Flowers

Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors)
Today, I got out of the house and into the car for a trip to Georgetown Hospital to get my new bionic knees checked out. And on the way, we passed Georgetown Lutheran Church's amazing gardens. There were reds and pinks and yellows with roses all…

I AM CHANGING CAREER FOCUS

Alan Kirkpatrick, Alan In Austin Texas (Austin Texas Homes)
For most of my Real Estate Career I have acted primarily in the capacity of a "buyers agent". I really do love helping buyers. Everything about this focus has been very fulfilling and I plan to continue to help buyers. Over the past few months…

Kings Island Memorial Day Weekend 2013 Events!

Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton, Liz and Bill Spear (513.265.3004 www.LizTour.com)
Kings Island Memorial Day Weekend 2013 Events! The temperature is picking up fast, so what does that mean for Kings Island fans? Time to throw open the gates to Soak City! That's right, acres and acres of water fun starts Saturday May 25th with…

I've been a Realtor for 12 years - I'm starting over

Venus Howard, CDPE, CIAS, SFR, GRI, Steve and Venus (Re/Max Momentum)
Not Literally…but figuratively. So to speak. I’m starting over in my business. I’ve spent years getting ready to get ready. It’s time to grow up and be the CEO of my business. I took a few plunges this week and…

Get Ready For The Rumble Of Rolling Thunder Annual Ride

Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (CJ Realty Group, Inc.)
Not everyone is packing up the car and heading to the beach this weekend. If you are staying in the DC area then the biggest event is the annual Rolling Thunder Rally. The rally started in 1987 with 2500 motorcycles riding through the streets of DC…

Appraisers and Agents File Class Action Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase

Isaac Peck (Working RE / OREP)
In January, Evaluation Solutions/ES Appraisal Services (ESA) declared bankruptcy, leaving thousands of real estate appraisers, agents, and brokers with unpaid invoices for work performed. With close to nine million dollars in unpaid invoices for…

Beyond The Listings; The Changing Role of the Broker Website

Jeff R. Geoghan - Marketing VP & Coach (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)
Can I just come out and say this? The Big 3 have taken an insurmountable lead in capturing the real estate listings web traffic out there. Or stated another way; if someone is looking at listings in your market they are almost guaranteed to be…

Did You Say... SINKHOLE?!

Mel Peterson - The Naked Blogger, www.BuyInOregon.com (Real Estate Cafe LLC)
Don't Walk From This Home… RUN! It's rare when you hear those words roll off the lips of a trusted home inspector, but I knew he wasn't kidding. After being in contract for 4 months on an Oregon Short Sale the listing agent disclosed there…

San Jose Real Estate Agent Tales - Two Lies and One Truth

San Jose Homes for Sale | San Jose Short Sale Agent, Kathleen Daniels (KD Realty - 408.972.1822)
San Jose Real Estate Agent Tales - Two Lies and One Truth I understand that the San Jose real estate market is challenging everyone. It does not matter if we are a San Jose real estate agent who lists San Jose homes for sale or a buyers agent who…

Buyers Beware- A Small Crack Can Turn Into a Small Fortune in Repairs

Jeff Pearl (RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA MD DC)
I stopped by to discuss progress and repairs with owners of this home yesterday. They bought it approximately 2 years ago. Sellers provided their own "engineers" report stating this small crack should be fixed, but was nothing to worry about. Well,…

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