Archives of real estate blog entries for September 2, 2006

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Seller joyous we did a great job! - 06:24 AM

You know the term "Beat The Bank?" Yesterday, I was able to help a seller accomplish just that by 4 days! I met this Seller only 5 weeks ago, as a referral from an attorney friend. This person, doesn`t blame anyone but herself for her predicament, they just stopped paying the … (6 comments)

Who carrys the torch for YOU? - 10:09 AM

After reading "the lovely wife's" blog on LOCK AND LOAD, it made me realize that TEAMS, especially husband/wife teams have a lot of selling potential that a single Realtor does not. A team has double opinions, time, ideas, and support for each other.
Not that I am furtively wishing I was … (31 comments)

Blogging is a Building Block - 08:58 AM

I am having trouble coming up with a short answer to answer The Tomato’s question, “What has blogging done for me?” Though I think he is looking for those sexy stories about how my phone hasn’t stopped ringing or I just listed a new condo building with 27 luxury units, … (12 comments)

Curb Appeal Dilemma - 09:56 AM

Seller's know that curb appeal matters. Unfortunately, many seller's have limited budgets to spend when they are preparing their property for its sale.
So we at Real Estaging have come up with a novel solution for the seller who not only needs to repaint the exterior of their home, but also need some … (21 comments)

Asking Price RAISED $55,000 after Real Estaging! - 11:47 AM

I know I keep ranting and raving about how staging can impact the asking price of real estate. So I am just THRILLED to share this story of a property we JUST finished staging yesterday morning (September 1). We fully staged the Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Hallway, Master Bedroom and Master Bathroom … (22 comments)

Blog posts

Marketing Specialist - 12:23 AM

I don't know whether to be discouraged or encouraged with my meeting with a marketing specialist. The man was very direct in asking my opinion of the market and the sales trends in our area. After I spewed statistics a bit, he confronted me with, "I don't want to hear that … (2 comments)

Holiday Weekend Friday Nite Capers - 12:29 AM

OK, most everyone in Washington State has traveled out of town this weekend based on the bumper to bumper traffic on I-5, I'm happy just staying home. I've treated myself to TV and have been watching the Food Channel! Boy, Paula Dean and Rachael Ray can eat themselves out of any trouble! … (5 comments)

Not just email scams anymore; New step calling business numbers - 01:43 AM

Over the years I've received many many emails where the sender was trying out one scam or the other. I've never really worried about them, Nigeria, UK, delete, delete has always been my motto.
Recently I've received phone calls. Now that has me bothered a bit. I've received one call from a … (1 comments)

Systems, Systems, Systems! - 01:50 AM

Okay, so I'm totally sold on creating systems in order to streamline all of your processes, provide consistency, and enable you to handle more transactions. I get it!
So, does anyone out there have any suggestions for "Systems" software? Are any of the you using software that provides the basis for your … (2 comments)

Home Buyers and their Pets - 01:58 AM

Many people have pets and do not realize that it can be very stressful to animals, just like with humans to move from a familiar place to one that is new. Make sure not to pack the pets favorite toys, familiar beds, food bowls that way during the move they will … (2 comments)

Yet ANOTHER *blatant* THEFT! - 02:33 AM

OK, this has gone WAY too far. Earlier Kristal reported obvious theft of her AR content.
Well yesterday, I noticed this post:
Having commented on a STRIKINGLY SIMILAR post the day before, I thought it was quite odd. So I go back and find Michael's post was not just strikingly similar, IT WAS … (20 comments)

Energy Conservation and 13 SEER - 02:50 AM

How 13 SEER Effects YouThe Department of Energy (DOE) measures efficiency in numbers called SEER ratings (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). For several years, the minimum efficiency standard for newly-manufactured HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment had been 10 SEER. As of January 23, 2006, the law requires manufacturers to stop producing anything … (0 comments)

The time has come...for a party - 02:59 AM

This blog came up while I was reading one of Brian Brady's blogs:
I may be new here but it seems like there is a pretty consistent group of fun and interesting bloggers/commenters here on AR. Everyone seems to get along and loves to share ideas for the most part (except for … (11 comments)

My first lender referral - 03:35 AM

My first lender referral:
Time: 2:24 PM Pacific 9/2/2006
Duration: 3 minutes, 24 seconds
This is a very exciting day. A lender I don't know wants to give me business. I'm stoked. I received a call from a lender today who is an associate of one of my clients. She is the lender … (3 comments)

Seller joyous we did a great job! - 06:24 AM

Protect yourself! - 06:40 AM

With all of the discussion of duplicate content and it's impact on Google, I want to remind everyone how important it is to protect your work.
Copyscape.com does a great job of search the web and find duplications from your web page or blog. If you are using a template site, you … (14 comments)

It had to Happen at A/R! - 06:58 AM

I`ve been awaiting this day. I knew it couldn`t last. The Spammers are advancing and their dressed as Mortgage Brokers who wish to prey on Realtors...
This is from Zack Miller: my name is Zack Miller. I have an interesting proposition for you. I help clients that sell their property, but … (17 comments)

Sources of Prospects...... - 07:46 AM

Here is a short list of where to find prospects for your real estate business....
Sphere of Influence (A good reason to do regular database check ups)Your Farm Area (Not actually a physical area all the time, but closely related to the above item sometimes)FSBOs (For Sale By Owner)Expired Listings (Be ready … (6 comments)

Different Farm areas...... - 07:57 AM

Ever wonder what you would do if you didn't have a farm area?
Ever wonder if you NEEDED to have a Farm area in a subdivision?
Here are some ideas about different Farm areas....Take a look at these:
Apartment Complexes (Mailout once per month)Retirement Communities (Same as above item)The Mall (Make relationships with salespeople, … (6 comments)

THE FSBO ASSISTANT - Give to Receive - 08:26 AM

One nice thing about For Sale By Owner (FSBO) homes is that the owners advertise to the general populace, which makes them easy to find! You have their address in any ad they put out, which means you can do some extremely targeted marketing.
Another important thing to know about these "do-it-yourself" … (1 comments)

Stop it already - 08:36 AM

Hi guys,
I had an interesting talk with a Realtor from Active Rain yesterday who informed me that she is considering removing her phone number from Active Rain. This is because she is getting constant calls from Loan Officer and Mortgage Brokers try to solicit her buyer leads. When … (8 comments)

You don't know how it feels until you're the direct victim of Plagiarism! - 08:40 AM

Dear ActiveRain Members,
I was sick last night and I couldn't fall asleep and I read about that Michael guy from Phoenix, Arizona who was stealing from other members. I guess I finally fell asleep and I never actually clicked on Michael to see where he was located or what he … (0 comments)

The Good Title company - 08:50 AM

When I first got into real estate back in 1999 I started using a Title Company I will call ABC Title and Escrow. They were the best they were very attentive to my clients needs, they charged very competitive fees and also gave me the best attention possible. Whenever I called … (5 comments)

Online Transaction Management Programs – Part 2 - 08:51 AM

So now that you have made your selection of OTM program, what is next? Well, that depends on the program purchased but, normally you would have received training and you would have created several drafts of your action plan weeks ago or you would have tweaked the plan already being used. … (7 comments)

CAUGHT RED HANDED!!! - 08:52 AM

I just copy and pasted his whole entire website for you ActiveRain members to see. It is 9:43am and it is 6:43am where he is so he doesn't even know that I have caught him red handed stealing my REALISTIC Testimonials. How can you do that and just go to sleep … (2 comments)

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