Archives of real estate blog entries for February 28, 2007

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To Disclose or Not to Disclose, That is Not the Question - 08:49 AM
I recently read a column in our Hawaii Association of Realtors newspaper talking about calls they receive on the legal hotline.  The focus of the article was about whether you should disclose or not certain facts.
First let me disclose that I am not an attorney and as such will not give out any legal advice.  What advice I will give is a bit of old fashioned common sense.
To start with in Hawaii our State Law requires that seller's of residential property disclose all material facts. A material fact is basically anything that might affect the buyer's decision to purchase.  Chapter 508D, … (40 comments)

Floor Time and the Real Estate Rookie - 01:52 AM
I have been reading as many posts as humanely possible and still work full-time, raise a family, etc. and I don't recall anyone mentioning floor time as a way to attract clients.  Forgive me if it has already been discussed.
I started my real estate career 2/1/06 and hit the ground running (with three kids in college I had to).  My office manager told me, "Take floor time from anyone who offers it."  And so I did.  I figure I'm at the office anyway; I may as well get the walk-ins and phone calls.  It has been the number one, hands down, … (45 comments)

SB 185 or "The Ohio hates people law". - 06:01 AM
First of all, I'm furious.
Actually, I'm more than that. I'm, well, in the words of Snoopy, I'm *&^$$(.
And a whole lot more.  And this post is so that I can vent.  I'm going to vent for a few sentences and then I'm going to walk away and then I'm going to vent some more and then walk away.....
Deep breath.  In with the good, out with the bad.  And my mother always said all that therapy was just money down the drain.  In fairness to my therapists, they probably thought so too.
Deep breath.  Okay, here we go....
Ohio, in it's infinite legislative wisdom … (10 comments)

A Play on Expectations... - 06:08 AM
It's funny how the minds work.  We all form mental pictures of what we think someone will look like.  That's why a movie of a good book rarely meets our expectations.  I had spoken to her on the phone several times.  We had established a good raport.  She had contacted me via an on-line real estate referral service and was travelling to Grand Rapids to start a new life. 
We arranged a meeting with her and her fiance and one of our mortgage professionals.  With heart breaking honesty, she shared the difficulty of the past year with the passing of her husband … (24 comments)

Mortgage Fraud Facts - 09:00 PM
Mortgage fraud is a term used to describe a broad variety of actions where the intent is to materially misrepresent information on a mortgage loan application, in order to obtain the loan.
Mortgage fraud is not to be confused with predatory mortgage lending. Mortgage fraud is when one or more individuals defraud a financial institution; predatory lending is when a dishonest financial institution willfully misleads or deceives the consumer
Examples of mortgage fraud
Occupancy fraud: Frequently this is seen where the borrower wishes to obtain a mortgage to acquire an investment property, but instead the borrower claims on the loan application that they will … (5 comments)

Guess what WE did today...Locked an MLS keypad in a listing! - 08:16 PM
Yep, I knew it was just a matter of time....
I always thought it would be me - I tend to have more 'junk' in hand - listings, phone, keypad, keys, lockbox insert, purse, etc.  I usually do a 'mental check list' before I lock up the house, but anyone who knows me, knows that in my personal life I am what you might call, "Key-retaining-challenged".  I've locked myself out of my house more times than I can count!
So today, Adam and I headed out to preview some high-end condos in downtown and central Phoenix.  We had 15-20 to preview.  As we … (22 comments)

When a Seller expects too much...... - 07:14 PM
When a Seller expects too much
by Greg Perry
In late 2005, I had a listing appointment with Mr. and Mrs. P.  They lived on a very nice golf course in South Snohomish County.  In our initial meeting, I gained immediate and deep rapport with Mr. and Mrs. P.  In fact, we were all in love with each other......that is until my second meeting with them when I shared my market conclusions.  You see, Mr. and Mrs. P thought their 3400 s/f home on that golf course was worth a million dollars.  I thought their market range, based on data and condition, would … (13 comments)

Say it with Video! - 07:24 PM
Today's announcement that ActiveRain now supports video and multimedia is an exciting one! Here in Las Vegas, a growing number of agents are discovering video email and streaming media from a company called helloWorld.
We've all heard these statistics about communication:
7% is the words we use38% is tonality55% is body languageThink about those numbers as they relate to text email. Sure, we can use emoticons or enhance the text, but we still run the risk of our message not being received accurately.
Now send that same message using video. Your recipient can hear your emphasis and inflections, and see your facial expressions. And because … (23 comments)

Partial Blog Posts as Teaser Bait - 07:30 PM
I'm starting to notice more and more blog postings at AR that include just the beginning of the post, then say "click here to read the rest" with a link to the Author's personal blog site.
For those of you who do that, I aint' clicking over to your site.
I'm not sure if AR has a policy on this or not, but I believe if you want to post an article, post an article - the entire article. Why do think I want to click over to your website to read the rest, and then come back to AR to post … (42 comments)

Does a Politically Incorrect Street Name Affect Home Value in Austin TX? - 09:08 PM
We are purchasing some acreage lots in Oak Hill, and I just found out that other buyers on my street don't like the name of the street on which our lots are located and have requested the developer to change the name. The street name is ‘Sisquoc', which I think is a cool name. Sisquoc is a Chumash Indian (from California) name that loosely means "stopping place". There is a Sisquoc River in California. The developer told me other buyers thought it was too hard to say and spell. Jeez, give me a break! The street is now in the process … (29 comments)

HTML and Javascript Functionality on My Site - 08:42 PM
This is a simplified explanation of what HTML and JavaScript are. It is concise and brief to avoid hitting you with too much geek speak..
HTML 
HTML is a "markup language" that works much like MS Word and other software. Little tags (i.e. <div> or <p>) surround content telling it how to appear. Your browsers reads those tags and presents a result. For example, go to your own blog in a new window, paste the following 2 lines:
I am a cool Active|Rain user.
I am a cool Active|Rain user.
Now, that you pasted those in you can click the little "HTML" button in the gray title area just above … (8 comments)

Support for video and multimedia on ActiveRain - 03:14 PM
As of this morning we've made some adjustments to our platform that should allow members to more easily include, video, podcasts and other multimedia in their blog posts.  This had been one of the common complaints with our platform and we are working to solve it as we work towards the upcoming release of additional blog customization. 
We currently don't provide a hosting service for video or podcasts, they will have to be hosted on another site, but we will explore this option in the future.  To add an externally hosted video or podcast to your blog use the "HTML" button … (34 comments)

96% Of All Real Estate Blogs Will Fail - 03:13 PM
Recently Global Research Center published findings that 68% of real estate agents are going to be focusing on blogging as a marketing tool in 2007.  I find that number hard to believe. 
In essence that stat is claiming that there will be the emergence of more than one million real estate blogs launched this year.  As exciting a business opportunity as that would be for us real estate blog coaches, I don't anticipate such a tidal wave of adapters. 
In fact, I don't think that blogging will ever reach as high a penetration rate as 68% of active real estate agents.  As … (52 comments)

Video on ActiveRain? - 03:11 PM
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Lesson #8: Get Organized with BackPackIt - 01:44 PM
One of my weakest areas is organization, although some people I know would beg to differ.  The only reason I manage to stay somewhat organized is because I know it's a weakness for me, so I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to improve in this area.  I know if I don't stay on top of it, things can easily crumble around me.I think a lot of people struggle with this, especially in our profession.  We have so many irons in the fire at once that it's easy to lose track of things, which isn't a good thing (again, especially in … (32 comments)

Photography 101: Your Movie Star Headshot! - 01:18 PM



Today's article will cover Headshots:
Love 'em or hate 'em...headshots serve a necessary and important function in our business. As interaction is increasingly technology based (this whole Internet thing for instance) having a flattering image of yourself helps impart a little humanity, provide face recognition, (and hopefully) convey your sense of enthusiasm, grace, and professionalism. Without further delay, let's jump in! 
Lighting:
While there are a myriad of different lighting options, a professional headshot is generally pretty straight forward. I tend to group lighting into one of three categories when working with clients, helping to define the style of the shot … (33 comments)

Photography 101: The Basics In A Nutshell - 10:00 AM
For anyone that was interested in the discussion that followed George Tallabas' post titled The Big Camera That Can't, I thought I'd put together a little information on the basics of Photography ... All you  photo pros lurking here in Active Rain, (you know who you are)  please do feel free to comment, or better yet, write your own blog and tag it for the Photography Group.
I am not a pro, just a garden variety hobbyist, but here goes:
Compact consumer-level point-and-shoot digital cameras have become a standard household item.  Almost as common as a toaster. And since many people now … (21 comments)

More Than Just Networking - 09:55 AM
Have you met my friend Maggie?  I only know Maggie through Active Rain.  I enjoy her posts.  She leaves a trail of uplifting comments behind her and I am sure I am not her only fan on Active Rain.
As is my morning ritual, I was at the computer almost immediately after I rolled out of bed.  This morning I was surprised to see an e-mail from Maggie Dokic waiting in my in-box!  Wow, I love hearing personally from the people I know online. 
Maggie was asking me to stop by the Codgers this morning and wish them a Good Morning.  She and the … (25 comments)

Can you feel the tension? 2nd Place Article Contest Winner - 08:56 PM
For any of you who have previously read this young lady's articles, it will come as no surprise at all to learn the name of the Second Place Winner of the 1st Annual ActiveRain Article Contest. This article is a terrific example of the power of shared knowledge and resources on the network..
Mariana's award winning article is a beautiful example of commentary on an article she read by another author. As bloggers, we constantly look for some new subject to type about. Mariana shows how to illuminate another writer's well-written article without any hint of plagiarism. I personally think Mariana's article … (53 comments)

Real estate video tours - do they really work? - 07:14 AM
At 11:30pm eastern time recently, I received a call from the west coast. As I was just about to go to bed, I let it go to voice mail.
The next day, I listened to the message, which was from someone in California. He was a bit confused as to who he was calling, and asked if I did Video Tours for real estate,etc. Since I am in the Boston area, California is a bit out of my range, so I was just going to ignore the call. But, I did decide to call him back and see what he wanted.
… (77 comments)

Honestly.....why would I believe you? - 07:09 AM
One of my guilty pleasure's is watching Dateline's: To Catch a Predator. For me it's two fold. I love that the spotlight is being shown on such a disgusting aspect of the internet. These perverts need to be exposed and I'm so glad some of our local officials have made it a felony in some areas. There is also something very captivating about watching these sometimes normal (sometimes not of course) guys, errr.....IDIOTS, doing something they obviously know is wrong, yet their libido's have put their brain on the fritz (a phrase that was actually the final Jeopardy question, or is … (42 comments)

Oh No! Not Another "Customer Service" Post ... Yep! (Thanks to Joel Spolsky) - 08:55 PM
Real Estate is a PEOPLE business and Customer Service is KEY to not only my success as a Realtor®, but more importantly, KEY to my buyers and sellers having an excellent experience when buying and selling a home with me. I am certain that every one of you agree, right?
I really was trying to "work" today - no blogging until I completed my To-Do's for the day. Well, so much for that... I glanced at my Google Homepage and caught a post by one of my favorite non-RE bloggers - Seth Godin. So, of course, all my morning plans go out … (75 comments)

Sell Your Home following expert advice - 09:06 PM

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Guide to Home Selling outlines the process of selling a home. It presents a variety of issues for home owners to consider when deciding to sell their home, and provides consumers with as complete a picture of the process as possible so they can make the best decisions with their real estate professionals for their needs. This one-of-a-kind resource gives consumers all of the practical and insightful information needed to get the best price for a home for sale. It features useful checklists and guidelines, and provides practical advice on everything from moneymaking home improvements to … (7 comments)

Realtor.com -vs- ActiveRain.com - 05:38 AM
After mulling around in the rain network for the past 3 days, I have come to realize that this network of Realtors, Lenders and affiliates has become quite valuable to me.  I am already getting referrals and doing business with others that are in and out of my area.
                                
The amount of resources available here, and because the knowledge of the Real Estate Industry is "SO WELL"  represented here, do you think that consumers will catch on and come here to ActiveRain.com to find their Realtor? Thousands of consumers go to Realtor.com to search and find proerties for sale, do … (8 comments)

Why Active Rain? What's in a name? - 07:16 AM
I often wonder, as I comment to posts, and create new blogs on this system referred to as the Real Estate Network, how they came up with the name Active Rain?  Was it because someone wanted to remain Active while it was raining?  Is this a site that is more like an adult myspace?  Was somebody sitting around bored in the rain and doing domain searches looking for a name on the interenet when all of a sudden they peered out the window and came up with activerain.com?  If you know the answer, I'd love to hear it.  If you don't know … (51 comments)

The sin of wasting time - 12:56 AM
 
I try to keep the tone of this blog as positive as I am able.  After all, who wants to hear someone whining and complaining about something when you are trying to relax and possibly learn something.  So, in the spirit of learning, I must address this personal pet peeve.
I recently met a professional (let’s call him A) who was going to introduce me to another professional (let’s call her B) in a business setting.  I met A last Friday morning.  We spoke at a meeting and I told him I would contact him later to get the contact information … (18 comments)

Hello Seattle...someone has me confused with TECH SUPPORT - 12:35 AM
OK I'm not complaining, its really nice to be noticed but I'm just another blogger...really!
There isn't a day that goes by that I'm an not asked for some kind of blogging help.  Not so much about finding a voice but more about the "how do I do this" type thing. 
 Tonight I came home to this message:
Hi Kristal,I hope you can help me. You see, I am new to AR and I am trying to figure out how to (I know this is going to sound stupid) get my blog that I have readied in Word to paste (in its entirety) … (37 comments)

If the Fall Doesn't Kill Him....... - 04:29 PM
A long term tenant just moved this week and I've got to clean and paint the inside of the house. Oh, well not the worst thing in the world. It got me to thinking what WAS the worst thing that's ever happened? 
Six years ago, we bought a house for $7,000. Not in the high rent district as you can imagine, but at the time it would have sold for $30,000 with a little work and could be a decent little rental. My husband Steve, who's an engineer by trade is also the general handyman. He hired a tenant to put a new roof on in exchange … (28 comments)

Home Improvement & Renovation - A Florida appraiser struggle in Palm Beach - 02:59 PM
Known by appraisers as a 'white elephant', a property which is not similar to others in the neighborhood is always a bear to appraise. It may be due to too many home improvements, consult with your local appraiser before you expand or convert. I knew this would be tough going in and accepted the challenge. What was the worst that could happen? Well, I soon found out. I knew it would be a tough journey, and it was. I knew it would make me stronger.. and it did. I rode this white elephant through the jungle and emerged in victory. I … (24 comments)

When You Recognize Their Face but Everything Else Goes Blank... - 05:59 AM
I am seriously wondering what other people do in this situation?  Do you just ask them who they are?  Do you just pretend to know everything about them and continue your conversation looking for clues?
I ran into someone I know who's face I remember today.  I couldn't place his name or where I know him from!  It was so awkward and I was pressuring myself to remember - which made it worse!  Am I loosing my marbles?  Just a brain fart?  What is wrong with me?  Does he have a wife, does he have a dog, does he have kids?  Where do I know … (42 comments)

Challenging Listing - 10:31 PM
Hello everyone,
I have been presented with a great challenge.  A builder called me the other day to express unhappiness with the marketing techniques employed by his current realtor.  He went on further to explain he was looking for a realtor who could come up with a unique, fresh, creative marketing plan to sell his home now, without reducing his price.  This home has an unusually long market time, but the home is a gorgeous home.  It is priced over $1 Million.
I personally have employed many out of the box ideas for past listings, but I'm stumped and hesitant about taking on … (24 comments)

Help - Need to Redesign my Business Card ! - 10:39 PM

This is the front view of my current business card.  Several months ago "The Company" converted to a new voice mail system rendering our phone numbers we used for years obsolete and adopting this new look.
Of course doing things the corporate way we have very little say and must conform to "The Template" without any variation. 
What do you think, anything wrong on the front?  My main complaint was the lack of a phone number. Each year we send out a batch of calenders, the magnetic backed ones where you stick your card on the front.  A card without a contact number is certainly … (32 comments)

Was that a Presentation or was that Extortion ? - 07:28 PM
Some years back while working at a Friend of mines brokerage he asked me if I would mind Mentoring/train the new Agents that came to work at his office.
I agreed with the caveat that the training and Mentoring that went on would be completely of my choice. It was agreed and I began to meet with the Agent's and set up a program.
Things were moving along real well and I believe that we were about into our 5th week when one morning the Broker called me into his office and said the he would like to give a presentation during the class on the proper way … (7 comments)

Attention Realtors: Beware of Commission Fraud! New Game Sweeps our area! - 06:17 AM
It seems that this is the year of trickery! Two weeks ago I reported on an Agent who sent out bogus flyer's announcing a bonus of  $4000,only to be told that the seller refuses to acknowledge the bonus!
They claimed it wasn`t mentioned on the MLS, therefore the seller is disputing the bonus! Hard to believe the Broker is actually taking this stance. 
This time I`ve run into a new game! On the remarks section of our local MLS another agent decides to offer a 3.5%bonus without  properly placing it where it belongs.
It clearly states:"OWNERS MOTIVATED TO MOVE - SO BRING THE OFFERS FOR HIGHER COMMISSION … (23 comments)

This weeks "Stand Up Gal Award" - 08:27 PM
Stand Up Gal - AWARD  (Members Only)
Well last week my choice for a "Stand Up Gal" award was Renee Burrows ! She's a Great Gal and Agent!
This week my choice is for someone that is very sweet in nature and a real lover of animals and of her  community.  She's no other than Sarah Cooper.
                               
                             http://activerain.com/sarahcooper
Sarah writes her heart out in placing some pretty interesting posts about her community and the business her and her father have together. What a proud Dad he must be! Sarah is an REALTOR, and Accredited Staging Professional, e-PRO.
She's recently developed a friendship on … (6 comments)

"Whew! The Closing that couldn't come soon enough!" - 08:19 AM
Yesterday afternoon marked the end of what was a very challenging transaction to say the least! I guess that's just one of the joys of being in real estate - each and every transaction is unique and different in it's own right. Just some are a tad bit more 'different' than the rest!
Ever have one of those deals that goes every which way but straight or smooth? I mean, if ever there is any chance for something to go wrong, it does? Every step along the way is like walking on one of those really expensive treadmills at the gym? And some sick, demented personal … (37 comments)


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Video on ActiveRain? - 03:11 PM
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Honestly.....why would I believe you? - 07:09 AM
One of my guilty pleasure's is watching Dateline's: To Catch a Predator. For me it's two fold. I love that the spotlight is being shown on such a disgusting aspect of the internet. These perverts need to be exposed and I'm so glad some of our local officials have made it a felony in some areas. There is also something very captivating about watching these sometimes normal (sometimes not of course) guys, errr.....IDIOTS, doing something they obviously know is wrong, yet their libido's have put their brain on the fritz (a phrase that was actually the final Jeopardy question, or is … (42 comments)

Support for video and multimedia on ActiveRain - 03:14 PM
As of this morning we've made some adjustments to our platform that should allow members to more easily include, video, podcasts and other multimedia in their blog posts.  This had been one of the common complaints with our platform and we are working to solve it as we work towards the upcoming release of additional blog customization. 
We currently don't provide a hosting service for video or podcasts, they will have to be hosted on another site, but we will explore this option in the future.  To add an externally hosted video or podcast to your blog use the "HTML" button … (34 comments)

Martha’s New Condo - 05:57 PM

Martha Stewart may be slicing the price of her Connecticut estate in half, but she’s spending twice as much as before to live in the West Village. The Post’s Braden Keil reports Stewart has paid $16 million for a full-floor, 4,800-square-foot condo at 165 Charles St. The seller is fellow magazine publisher Louise MacBain, who already owns a lavish $20 million duplex penthouse just above. Plans for Stewart’s unfinished 14th-floor space in the 16-story Richard Meier-designed building include five bedrooms, six baths, a 53-foot-wide great room and two terraces. Before going to jail in 2004, Stewart sold an unfinished Meier-designed … (2 comments)

Hollis New Hampshire (NH) real estate for sale 03049 - 04:32 PM
150 Witches Spring Road | Hollis, New Hampshire Real Estate This hidden treasure, located in Hollis, New Hampshire is literally just minutes from busy Route 101A - chock full of shops, restaurants, and malls, yet it feels like it's miles away, set off the main road in truly a 'country like' setting. Privacy abounds on this 5 plus acre lot. In warmer months, you are greeted by the gurgling sounds of the stocked pond and waterfall as you enter the property.
The cozy family room is perfect for entertaining family and friends, and the crackle of the wood burning fireplace will … (0 comments)

Was the DOW down a computer error? - 01:00 PM
Did you guy's see this? The firm responsible for compiling the Dow Jones index has promised an investigation after admitting that its calculations were running 70 minutes behind live trading at the height of yesterday's downward lurch in American shares?. So was this false?  Angry dealers demanded answers as it became clear that technical breakdowns both at Dow Jones and in the New York Stock Exchange's electronic trading system exacerbated volatility during the sell-off. Lets see if this makes the news today?
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Minimize Your Stresses when Moving - 03:35 PM
For most people, moving to a new residence is a stressful event. Here are some things you can do to minimize tension and worry when you sell your home:* Choose a real estate agent (REALTOR®) who communicates clearly and frequently, keeping you up to speed on every step of the process.* Price your home accurately for market conditions. Homes that sell quickly leave their sellers wondering if they set the price too low, while sellers whose homes sit on the market unsold wonder if they'll ever find a buyer.* Decide whether you want to move yourself or have professional movers handle … (2 comments)

96% Of All Real Estate Blogs Will Fail - 03:13 PM
Recently Global Research Center published findings that 68% of real estate agents are going to be focusing on blogging as a marketing tool in 2007.  I find that number hard to believe. 
In essence that stat is claiming that there will be the emergence of more than one million real estate blogs launched this year.  As exciting a business opportunity as that would be for us real estate blog coaches, I don't anticipate such a tidal wave of adapters. 
In fact, I don't think that blogging will ever reach as high a penetration rate as 68% of active real estate agents.  As … (52 comments)

The Most Literal Home Page In The History Of The Internet - 06:34 PM
A cameo appearance by one of the more active mortgage industry bloggers, Dan Green was a must after reading an email he sent regarding the online showcase of his home for sale.  Dan may not be a Realtor, but his savvy to leverage the Internet as the prime marketing medium for his own home is outstanding.  Here’s his account:
The Most Literal Home Page In The History Of The InternetBy Dan Green
I can say with 100% certainty that I created the most literal Home Page ever in the history of the Internet.
http://www.2502nsheffield.com. 
It's my home.  And it's got … (3 comments)

Advertising - 09:16 PM
I would like to know what you do for advertising. I am trying to figure out where I would like to advertise. What are the results of your ads? Thank you for your comments.
Daniel Lowery, Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)REALTOR® Broker/Sales Coldwell Banker Gordon Co. Realtors Direct: (573) 291-1819 Office: (573) 761-3312Email: daniel@daniellowery.comWebsite: www.daniellowery.comWhen Service Matters Call Dan!
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Active Rain Slowing down? - 09:20 PM
I usually visit active rain a few times a day. Today I have noticed that the site is running a bit slow. Does this have anything to do with the increase in traffic or is it just my computer. Thanks
Daniel Lowery, Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)REALTOR® Broker/Sales Coldwell Banker Gordon Co. Realtors Direct: (573) 291-1819 Office: (573) 761-3312Email: daniel@daniellowery.comWebsite: www.daniellowery.comWhen Service Matters Call Dan!
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Jefferson City Missouri, Search for homes online - 09:49 PM
Are you planning on buying a house in Jefferson City Missouri, and would like to search for homes online? Use the home search feature on my website and view property details on any home listed in the Jefferson City Missouri area. Use of this site is free and requires no registration.
Daniel Lowery, Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)REALTOR® Broker/Sales Coldwell Banker Gordon Co. Realtors Direct: (573) 291-1819 Office: (573) 761-3312Email: daniel@daniellowery.comWebsite: www.daniellowery.comWhen Service Matters Call Dan!
Jefferson City Missouri Real Estate
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FREE Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation - 09:58 PM
Knowing what your home is worth is important information to have if you are thinking about selling. To find out what your home is worth please visit my website today.  
Daniel Lowery, Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)REALTOR® Broker/Sales Coldwell Banker Gordon Co. Realtors Direct: (573) 291-1819 Office: (573) 761-3312Email: daniel@daniellowery.comWebsite: www.daniellowery.comWhen Service Matters Call Dan!
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Is your market picking up? - 10:03 PM
I have noticed that the market in my area is starting to pick up a little. How is the activity in your area?  Do you think it will be a good year? Please post your comments. Thank you.
Daniel Lowery, Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)REALTOR® Broker/Sales Coldwell Banker Gordon Co. Realtors Direct: (573) 291-1819 Office: (573) 761-3312Email: daniel@daniellowery.comWebsite: www.daniellowery.comWhen Service Matters Call Dan!
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Active Rain - Is "My Comments" a positive addition????? - 06:15 PM
So I was fortunate to be having a discussion with one of the other Palm Beach County participants in Active Rain earlier this week and we started discussing the merits of what to the best of my memory is a new addition - "My Comments"
I had actually forgotten about the topic until I started reading some (via comments of others) about feedback from the public on topics like Chris Griffin's FSBO post that received public comments that follow:
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How dare you, you arrogant full-of-yourself PROFESSIONALS? (Many of you, not all of you)
These sellers will probably not be able to sell their homes … (4 comments)

Ocean 30 Group - Test post - 06:34 PM
Well here goes - this is the first Group that I have created on Active Rain - I will be experimenting on how this works before we start posting much about it...
Our hope is that we can use this as a mechanism to share strategies to our clients and team about how to use some of the resources that we provide without all the post being either public (part of our AR/Localism postings) and also private.  I think we can now, potentially, have a place to post that when we invite others as associates to be able to see and not … (2 comments)

Photography 101: The Basics In A Nutshell - 10:00 AM
For anyone that was interested in the discussion that followed George Tallabas' post titled The Big Camera That Can't, I thought I'd put together a little information on the basics of Photography ... All you  photo pros lurking here in Active Rain, (you know who you are)  please do feel free to comment, or better yet, write your own blog and tag it for the Photography Group.
I am not a pro, just a garden variety hobbyist, but here goes:
Compact consumer-level point-and-shoot digital cameras have become a standard household item.  Almost as common as a toaster. And since many people now … (21 comments)

posting to Rhode Island group - 08:08 PM
this is a test
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Can you feel the tension? 2nd Place Article Contest Winner - 08:56 PM
For any of you who have previously read this young lady's articles, it will come as no surprise at all to learn the name of the Second Place Winner of the 1st Annual ActiveRain Article Contest. This article is a terrific example of the power of shared knowledge and resources on the network..
Mariana's award winning article is a beautiful example of commentary on an article she read by another author. As bloggers, we constantly look for some new subject to type about. Mariana shows how to illuminate another writer's well-written article without any hint of plagiarism. I personally think Mariana's article … (53 comments)

They Gotta Live Somewhere - 02:07 PM
You might call this taking time off – I call it a different way of working. Spending quality time with a best friend, both of us artists, wandering around and feasting our eyes on the finest in American handcrafts. Hundreds of the best of the best come to Baltimore each February for the American Craft Council (ACC) Winter Market. If you are an artist, you don't just buy a booth and show up here – this is one of the toughest juried competitions there is, and the quality of the few who are chosen proves it.
As a former ceramic artist, … (5 comments)

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