DO YOU HAVE B.O.? - 11:12 AM
Do you have B.O.? Most people will say No! Kids giggle, adults shy away and everyone seems to check for unsightly underarm stains. If you don't have B.O. perhaps you should get some!
Our culture is obsessed with smell. While some are terribly offensive, others are enticingly attractive. Scientists have for years done studies on how people are affected by their sense of smell. How certain smells trigger specific responses. How Fermones play a role in the selection process for example. The laws of attraction. So how can having B.O. actually enhance your business?
Everyone loves the smell of sweet deal. A prime location, … (11 comments)
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Buffalo Grove Closed Sales in first half of February 2008 - 12:17 PM
Curious as to what your neighbor's home sold for in Buffalo Grove, Illinois ?
Do you live next door to someone who just sold their house and you wanted to know the sales price? Since it would be considered a faux pas to ask your new neighbors what they paid for their home, just click on the neighbor's house green button, complete the data on the form including the entire address and I will be happy to provide you with the information you are looking for.
Houses that Closed in the First 14 days of February 2008 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
In order for your home to sell this year, it needs to be … (5 comments)
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Thank You RE/MAX, ActiveRain Friends and My Clients - 02:18 AM
Last week I asked what some of you thought about me moving companies again after just 6 short weeks with my new company. You can read I Made A Mistake Here. Everyone said move... now admitting the mistake was easier now than 6 months or a year from now.
Well, you were all right on target as always - Wednesday I signed the contracts and moved my license to RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine - this was around 8 a.m. and at about 8:30 a.m. I received the call that my husband had been seriously injured about 200 miles from home.
I left town with everything incomplete - … (40 comments)
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The SOI Reality Show Deadline February 23 - 09:32 AM
Just a reminder that the deadline to enroll in the 12-week SOI Reality Show is coming up on February 23 ... but there's still plenty of time for soul-searching and question-asking! So far, we have a fantastic group of participants and I can't wait to get started. Is it March yet? If you're planning to join us, please mark your calendars for March 1 at 9:30 am (MST) for a Welcome to the Show teleconference and for March 6 at 9:00 am (MST) for a teleconference on Contact Management Systems. We'll have more teleconferences throughout the month of March and I'll … (0 comments)
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My Daily Online Journal - 09:42 AM
I need some input, please!
As part of the SOI Reality Show package, I've committed to journaling on a daily (more or less) basis about my SOI activities and outcomes. Originally I planned to use this forum for my journal, but I'm thinking there is probably a better way. I'm really enjoying the synergy we've created here and I'd hate to disrupt that by clogging up the forum with my daily diary.
Here are the alternatives I've come up with.
1. Creating a separate online journal, such as www.mydeardiary.com or www.my-diary.org.
2. Creating a separate blog at Wordpress.
3. Emailing my daily entry … (9 comments)
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Kim's Brown's AR Profile is NOT Dorky! (it's perfect) - 01:53 PM
Awhile back, I wrote a blog about the Dorky Active Rain Profile (DARP). Here t'is.
Check out Rockin' Kim's profile. It's GREAT!
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KNOW YOUR STUFF and steal open house prospects (sorry!) - 03:54 PM
Okay, so I headed out today to check out some open houses in my 'hood. Been a little lax in my previewing and figured maybe I could chat up some agents in the process (remember, real estate agents are in my SOI too, but I totally suck at "prospecting" to them).
So I go to my first open house and declare it (to myself) to be Overpriced. As I was getting into my car, another couple who had just gone thru it asked me what I thought and we started talking. Turns out they each have a house to sell and … (8 comments)
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The "Seduction" of Your Sphere of Influence... How Trying to Get Business is Kinda Like Trying to Get ... uh... - 04:08 PM
A major fear of beginning an SOI* Seduction campaign is that your targets (that is, the people who know you) will see right through your attempts at friendship and know that you're trying to "seduce" them.
So, let's talk about Seduction for a moment. Even when I'm aware I'm being seduced, I certainly enjoy the ride. I mean, if my man were to come home tonight and outright announce he was expecting some action, I might be put off by his approach. I might feel a little used. However, if he came home with roses, gave me a big hug and kiss, helped … (36 comments)
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All Florida GMAC Real Estate names Sharkey top producer for 2007 - 07:49 PM
All Florida GMAC Real Estate names Brian Sharkey top producer two years in a row. Now handling the mitigation work required to successfuly handle a short sale in todays market. Speak to Sharkey about some of the options you might not know about.
Brian Sharkey can be reached at 772-579-1981 or Brian@BrianSharkeyRealEstate.com. You can also visit my website at www.BrianSharkeyRealEstate.com
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A Mothers Nature and Mold: Forces to Reckon With - 09:11 PM
A Mothers Nature and Mold: Forces to Reckon With
A few years ago, I bought a house that had been infested with black mold but it had been cleaned up by a professional remediation company months before I had bought it. The house had an ARV over $300,000 and I got it for $160,000. Most of the walls did not have drywall and it was obvious that the mold had been treated as the wood framing had all been treated with Kilz paint.
The rehab ran about $50,000 for the 5 bedroom, 3800 square foot house and we put it on the market … (1 comments)
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A New York City Day--Take a Walk with Feng Shui Long Island - 09:50 AM
A PERFECT New York City Day....When I can, I love to add pictures. Yes, Rod Stewart was right, every picture tells a story. I had written about that beautiful, spring-like day we had in January and showed several pictures of Central Park. What I didn't realize at the time was how many people LOVE that park and some have some very special memories there. This post is just a walk up to the Park but I am going to add more photos of Central Park to enjoy. What exactly is it that a Feng Shui Consultant loves about New York City? … (33 comments)
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Classic Cars, Classic Tunes and a Gastronomic Extravaganza in the Napa Valley! - 01:56 PM
Yesterday morning started out foggy, but as soon as the fog cleared, it was sunny and warm and time to put the top down on the Porsche and hit the Wine Country for day of sight seeing and, of course, a fabulous lunch -- it was time to take a day off. We are so fortunate to live in the Bay Area. Everything really is right outside our door.
To complete the ambience we had to choose the right soundtrack: Eric Clapton, Santana, The Cure, The Cars, Bob Seger and Jim Croce. The right music is very important when it comes to setting … (2 comments)
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How technology change the real estate business! - 05:30 PM
The innovation of new technology has made it so convenient for agents to work right in their home office. When I first started in the business, my broker recommended for me to be in the office 5 days a week to learn the business and do cold calling. As my skills improve and cold calling became a thing in the past, I see less need for me to be in the office. I quickly realize that I needed to be in the field either showing properties or prospecting for new business. After all, I would not make any money if I … (4 comments)
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Communicate with sellers in this Market! - 06:12 PM
Service all customers that come your way is an important part of the business. Clients want to know that they have someone who can answers their questions and follow through with them in a timely manner. It becomes part of our culture in our team. It is not always easy to call a seller when a property is not moving, but we find that it is hard to ask for an extension when we barely talk with the seller during the listing period.
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Buyer's Agreement - What is that? - 03:27 PM
Now you want to buy a home and your agent wants you to sign some papers before they ever show you a home. So what is this Buyer's agreement?
Many states require real estate agents to sign a Buyer's agreement with their Buyers before they represent them. Real Real Estate Agents will require this because, this guarantees that the Buyer is going to work exclusively only with one Real estate agent and they will get paid at closing. Remember the seller bpays the buyer's agent's commission. Is his fair? The question is: will you go to work for someone, if you are … (0 comments)
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Selling a home in Fall River Ma Is now a good time? - 03:17 PM
I get many calls from good friends & clients asking '" Should I sell my home in Fall River Ma now or wait?" I have heard the real estate market is slow."
The answer is a complicated one & depends on your situation.
If you are selling & will be buying another home either smaller or larger- any time you decide to sell is Ok because if you sell when you can get a high price for your home -you will be buying & paying the most for your new home.
However if you sell when sales prices of homes are lower you will net … (0 comments)
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All Expired Listings Are Not Created Equal - 12:28 PM
Hurrah! - Another Expired Listing to add to your inventory!
Did any of you say that to yourself this past week? Before I offer congratulations, though ...
IS IT A SALEABLE LISTING??
If you took it just to get another listing, you are missing the boat in the current market. Of course, if it is in an area where people want to live and the home is gorgeous, then at least you may get a few buyer prospects for yourself, but you are doing the seller a great disservice.
Don't just strive to LIST homes, strive to SELL homes! And that means PRICING, PRICING, PRICING.
Do your … (21 comments)
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How To Make Money at Open Houses - 09:40 PM
Have you had a line outside the door waiting to get into your Open House recently?
No, I didn't think so. Me either. Congratulations if you have, though! What do you use to entice potential buyers to fork over their personal information for future contact, besides a very large fork? I have tried various things over the years, but nothing has stood the test of time besides the perennial "Get your game face on!" speech I give myself before I get out of my car to go inside.
I am finding one of the reasons for potential buyers' timidity is simply that they don't realize that … (8 comments)
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Bloomsburg, PA Real Estate Market--Good or Bad? - 10:09 PM
Well the results are in! My company, Century 21 Covered Bridges Realty, Inc. had a record breaking year in 2007. We even had three agents break their personal best year. We again lead the marketplace and outsold our nearest two competitors combined. According to the multiple listing service of the Central Susquehanna Valley Board of Realtors, the average sale price increased slightly as did the number of days on the market. My company continued to lead Columbia County in both the number of closed transactions and sales volume.
The media continues to dwell on the highest rate of forclosures in history and … (1 comments)
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Las Vegas Foreclosures - The New Hot Spot in Las Vegas Real Estate - 10:31 AM
Welcome to my new Active Rain Group - Las Vegas Foreclosures. I was watching the local news this morning and saw a story on a local Las Vegas real estate company loading up a tour bus that was packed with buyers touring foreclosed homes in Summerlin, and the SW area of Vegas. It looks like Las Vegas foreclosures is the new HOT SPOT in Las Vegas real estate. The passengers were interviewed and some of the homes were shown. Comments were to the affect that the would-be buyers could not believe how great these homes were, Not your typical pre-mortgage … (6 comments)
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