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The first "EVER" post, inspired and compiled entirely from other members' Blog Title's regarding the "Open House", and it's obvious Controversy!
If You Don't Ask Questions, You Won't Sell Last week, I went on a quest to find a clarinet for my daughter, a beginning band student. Because I am a REALTOR®, I know that renting is basically throwing your money away for little benefit. Sure, I don't have to fork over $250+ up front - but over the course of the school year, I'll have spent nearly that much in rental fees, giving the clarinet-lord money, and I will have what to show for it? .jpg?1335665450)
A few days ago I wrote a post on what I expected of rebate agents representing buyers during the transaction, Rebate Agents Please Take Note. It was not my intentioned, yet it did turn into a rant of sorts. Bottom line, I wanted them to do their portion of the transaction, plain and simple. They do their side actually representing the buyer, meaning more than just writing the contract. In that post, I also identified what they could expect of me as the seller's agent. 
All Mortgage People Stink 
Just a quick follow up to my last article A Little Advice When You Travel - Lost Luggage- A Word to the Wise. My luggage was safely returned this afternoon. But, I sure learned a great lesson in how not to treat my Orange County Real Estate clients.
I've been reading a lot of blogs lately about how people are having problems controlling their sellers and getting showing on their properties for some reason or another...
I just finished reading Ines's featured blog Working Without a Realtor. There were 71 comments that I waded thru, and if you haven't taken the time to do the same, you should. Another excellent blog is Janie Coffey's The Benefits of Working With a Realtor That Specializes in Your Area. Ki Gray has written Why Use a Realtor?. 
We Can All Use A Kickstart To Success 
WARNING: HARD CORE REAL ESTATE DISCUSSION BELOWBUT, BUT, BUT, Mr. State's Attorney, we weren't conspiring to fix real estate commissions, we were just talking (writing and reading and commenting) about it. WARNING: Engaging in discussions about real estate commissions between agents/brokers of different brokerages is a violation of the law.
What shows you you're a success? Some people will think of a big house, luxury car and cushy bank account. (Or hefty debts, thanks in part to the big house and luxury car. But they’re keeping up with the payments – a form of success in itself, right?)
The Active Rain Contest Coordinators work very hard to bring us challenges/contests and I was surprised that not too many members are participating and supporting our community. It not only gives you a challenge (I mean we do face challenges every day with our businesses right?) but it also gives you the opportunity to give back to the community with your support. 
When Neal contacted me and asked me to be the moderator for the Week in Review 9/2-9/9, I asked him if anyone had ever been shot for their review. He assured me there had been no incidents of violence and promised if I had a problem, he would personally take care of it. So assured that my personal safety was in good hands, I acquiesced.
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Recently I joined the group Activerain Addicts, it's perfect I love poking fun at my addiction and often think about what would I be doing if Activerain did not exist. 
Earning a Living on ActiveRain, or Do You Want to Know What to Write About - part 3 by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORMission Grove Realty 
5308 Monterey Road, Monterey Hills, offered for sale at $424,500. Handsome, comfortable, traditional home with lovely view, set on a secluded service road high in the hillside above the main portion of Monterey Road. Features two bedrooms, 1 bath. Enjoy the view of Hermon Valley from a open side patio.
Pooh----I do not think this thing needs to be a personal ad for the agent or for the mortgage broker. Not one real lead in my area....all bogus, or fulfilled and not crossed off. And, I live in South Florida where there should have been a few anyway. I think the agents who post an ad for themselves or asking for referrals should be charged. And the rest not. Ruth … (7 comments)
I attended a presentation this afternoon put on by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. It was a slide show stating a bunch of census data, information about companies expanding and adding employees here and all sorts of other interesting things. I don't have the presentation yet (it will be emailed out), but here are a few things about Austin that opened my eyes. I know some of this, but...
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I read posts about several basic issues confronting us all:
The Texas Association of REALTORS® spent the last several years fighting an insidious fee called mixed-use vehicle taxation that targets REALTORS® and many other Texans. In the 80th session, legislators passed a bill that could end this issue once and for all; however, because the new law will provide constitutional protection from this unfair tax, there is one final hurdle: statewide ratification by voters. The stakes are high. If Proposition 6 passes, Texas REALTORS® won't have to pay $600 or more in additional taxes per year. If Prop 6 fails, it will be a green light for all central appraisal districts … (5 comments)
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Everyone wants a deal! I remember back a few years ago, I used to run into buyers all the time who wanted to get the killer properties for way cheap. Of course, back a few years ago, this was pretty much impossible - even the dingiest knock-down shack was selling for $400K in these parts, and the prime properties were attracting 10, 20 offers even when priced high to begin with. Nowadays, things are different! There are still multiple-offer situations going on - but they're a different flavor. I just got off the phone with an agent who has a listing … (1 comments)
If you are ever looking for a place where you can buy your domain names cheap, host your website, integrate a blog, or many of the other services they offer, you need to go with GoDaddy.com. Their support is outstanding, I cannot say enough good things about them. They are always patient, courteous and helpful. I got one person on the phone last night who actually looked at my site and told me what I was doing wrong, gave me the steps to fix it and answered all my questions in detail. I have never encountered a help desk as good … (13 comments)
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