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My Biggest Failure: The World's Worst (Almost) Managing Broker

Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors)
After five years as a successful real estate agent, it seemed like the next move. I wanted my own office to build and shape and turn into a success. Two of the three managers I'd worked for were wonderful and made it look easy and fun. The third…

Did The Banks Force Homeowners Into Foreclosure? New Allegations...

Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Homes For Sale (International Properties and Investments LLC)
An ex-Bank of America employee in court documents has alleged that Bank of America gave bonuses out to their employees for foreclosing on homeowners who applied for loan mods. It is alleged that employees were rewarded with gift cards and cash…

Breaking The Silence

Jeremy Blanton (210 Consulting~ Social Media Advisors)
It's been almost three months since my last post here. I'm sure some that are subscribers to my blog thought that I may never write again. Some probably haven't even realized that I have not added new content since March 8th, 2013 and that's OK too…

Own Thy Mistakes - Nothing Spells Trust Better Than Honesty

San Jose Homes for Sale | San Jose Short Sale Agent, Kathleen Daniels (KD Realty - 408.972.1822)
Own Thy Mistakes - Nothing Spells Trust Better Than Honesty This post is inspired by Richie Alan Naggar's blog which you can read here I've been very busy this past week. I had several back to back 15-hour days. Juggling client appointments,…

A New Photo Editing Tool For Mac Users - Snapheal

San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-Pro CDPE (RE/MAX Associates)
Prior to my recent trip back East, I was introduced to a new editing tool for the Mac that is so easy that a child could use it. The main function of this tool is to remove unwanted objects or distractions in a photo without damaging the photo…

Agents Must See Homes to Sell Them For You

Waterfront RI Homes for Sale | Rhode Island Coastal Real Estate Agent, Ginny Lacey Gorman (Phillips Post Road Realty -Waterfront homes, Short Sales)
Agents Must See Homes to Sell Them For You How does one sell a home? Well I can count the ways but I know that pictures never replace getting real estate agents in to see a home to sell it for you When Brokers Tours are successful with a tour of…

Facing 30 Years in Prison For Violating Arms Length in Short Sale

Jeff Pearl (RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA MD DC)
Just another story to read for those people planning on scamming their lender in a short sale. This is just one of several cases I've read about lately. This is why I refuse to list and help any homeowner navigate through a short sale if I detect…

Ohhh these MLS photos suck! Just take a look!

Andrea Swiedler - Swiedler, Pomerantz & Adams, Litchfield County Real Estate (Prudential Connecticut Realty, Litchfield County Real Estate)
Well, that got your attention! I would love to show you the bad photos on the MLS but I can't, they aren't mine. I can't lift them off the MLS because I didn't take them, it's not my listing, and I don't want to violate copyright law! But it…

If I Can Smell Your House, So Can the Buyer

Debbie Reynolds, "The Real Debbie Reynolds" (Prudential PenFed Realty)
If I Can Smell Your House, So Can the Buyer. One of the most important responsibilities of a good Clarksville real estate agent is to tell the seller if the house has offensive odors. Usually odors are noticed the moment one steps into the home…

Want to Learn How to Prospect - Learn from a Dog

Anna 'Banana' Kruchten - Phoenix Real Estate Broker,CRS 602-380-4886 (Phoenix Property Shoppe)
Want to Learn How to Prospect - Learn from a Dog It just dawned on me that my little guy in a dog suit is the best darn prospector that I've ever seen! After arriving home today I immediately let Barney out to do his business and I noticed he…

I Got There Early Enough To See The Roaches

Jay Markanich - N. Virginia Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC)
This is brand new construction, never lived in, and I got there early enough to see the roaches. I'm glad I did. Nobody would have believed me without a photo to prove it! This is the upstairs unit of a four-floor condo building of fourteen…

The Realtor Who Markets Best Closes More Listings...And He/She Should

Barbara Todaro "New Franklin MA Homes" (RE/MAX Executive Realty )
Why do homeowners hire one particular Realtor over another? There are three simple reasons. The reasons are marketing, marketing and more marketing!!! The Realtor who markets best usually wins. That Realtor who markets properly will win over…

I want to fix my budget, but I can't budge it!

Thomas Halzack, Thomas Halzack (RightTrac Financial Group)
I can’t be out of money. I still have checks left. It is an old punch line, but it is amazing how many people do not budget at all or fail to stick to a budget, if they start one. That bain of the impulsive, budgeting, is critical for…

Does your home need some Liberace DAZZLE?

Kathy Schowe~ La Quinta, California 760-333-8886 (California Lifestyle Realty)
Does your home need some Liberace DAZZLE? I just watched the HBO preview of the new Liberace movie Making of Behind the Candelabra.. and cannot wait to see the full movie! Big stars like Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Debbie Reynolds, Dan…

June's Cloudburst of You

ActiveRain Contests (ActiveRain Real Estate Network)
May's Cloudburst had much participation and some awesome results already! Just take a look at one of the comments: Hesitant to write a Market Report, Donna waited so long to jump into it. A requirement of May's Cloudburst pushed her into it…

Most Neglected Home Maintenance Item

Ryan Bruzan, REALTOR Louisville, Kentucky (Semonin REALTORS)
GUARANTEED WINNING BET Greetings! Ryan Bruzan here. One of the most neglected home maintenance items, in the humblest of my experienced opinions, is changing the air filter(s) in the furnace. The commonly stated rule is to change the filter…

You made the pain in your brain

James Dray (Wise Custom Realty)
You made the pain in your brain. Never thought you would hear this one did you? Anyway give it a moment to sink in and tell me I’m not telling the truth. If you have a listing appointment that goes bad and you don’t get the listing do…

“Builder Embraced Taking Homes in Trade”

Joe Petrowsky (Joe Petrowsky NMLS# 6869 - Right Trac Financial Group, Inc )
“Builder Embraced Taking Homes in Trade” I have worked with Mark for many years. A few years ago he started an over 55 project at a time that values were declining. I set up a meeting with the Realtor, Attorney, Banker,…

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