Archives of real estate blog entries for June 7, 2010

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Set Your Ego Aside, Talk Less & Master the Art of Negotiating by Listening! - 10:04 AM
In the past 3 years as a REALTOR in the Saint John area, I've seen many Realtors that speak before they think!  They usually let their ego do the talking and lose their client or opponent Realtor at the other end.  Being a former Math & Science teacher, I learned this early, but make it a point to reinforce it daily!
I'm the quiet type and have an advantage, since I listen for fluctuations in their speaking (when on the phone)  and read body language (when in person).  I never let them realize this, I just let them talk, so I … (44 comments)

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer........................... - 03:28 PM
 
Two weeks ago today, I posted a blog titled "Not a typical day....................".  You may want to read it before proceeding here.............. this post will make a little more sense if you do.  If not, and you believe in determination, read on.................
My 90 year old Mom was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago.  Things did not look good for her for the first three days, but on the fourth day, she seemed a little better.  Every day she progressed a bit, and finally was moved to re-hab within the same hospital.  I know it was only two weeks, but when … (68 comments)

Maine Soap Box Derby Kids Downhill Kit Car Racing Event For 2010 Is June 19th, Houlton ME. - 03:52 PM
Boys and girls in Maine are getting anxious, excited, worried and ready for the big down hill racing event, the Maine soap box derby race in Houlton Maine.
One big state wide race on Houlton Maine's Derby Hill a specially engineered hill in Community Park.
Here is the Maine Soap Box Derby site that the Tumblr platform made so easy to do, update, and broadcast from to make sure all Maine boys, girls ages 8 to 17, their parents know about the ME derby race. Watch the 2009 Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Race highlights video. And plan to be in Houlton … (10 comments)

RainCamp Washington DC - Platinum Tickets Sold Out - What Might You Be Missing? - 07:34 PM
 

If you were waiting until the last minute to get your tickets for RainCamp Washington DC.....that last minute is quickly upon us. This Thursday, June 10th is our 9th RainCamp and sure to be our best one yet. Tickets are getting low, Platinum seating has sold out, and if DC is anything like our last 8 events, there will be a mad rush the next two days to secure those last minute tickets..........and if it's anything like many of our previous RainCamps, there will be people left without tickets.
We don't want that person to be you, so get … (53 comments)

With The Power of 183,675 - 06:34 AM
In just a few short hours, I will be speaking in front of a prospective client that could possibly ensure the financial stability of my real estate group over the next few years. My presentation is flawless, my answers accurate and current.
Where did such an experienced, successful, well known builder/developer find my team? You got it. My online presentation of my recent new development, Carolina Village led this powerhouse right to my door.
Without Active Rain giving me an avenue to freely market myself as well as my listings, there is no way my community or my name would … (46 comments)

On Our Way Down? - 08:27 PM
As Realtors do you ever feel like you are fighting a uphill battle in today's market? I don't want to seem down but I think just dealing with the real estate market the way it is now takes a very strong person business wise and emotionally. Finding ways to constantly reinvent skills and keep positive is a job in itself in today's market.

 
So what is to come? What keeps you as a Realtor of today motivated to keep on after the deal falls apart or you run a Buyer around for a whole day just to find out … (44 comments)

Agents eager to learn from ActiveRain University - 06:29 PM
Agents eager to learn from ActiveRain University
This morning, my team and I sat down and learned some useful information from ActiveRain University's "Winning the Listing Everytime" webinar hosted by Jared James.

After Ken Speer - one of the agents - rolled over a desk, set up his laptop, cracked open his notebook pen in hand, he looked like a total student ready for his ActiveRain University lesson -- eager to learn! And when we asked him to put on the viking hat, it was too hilarious. Who's says you can't have fun learning!As for the webinar, it discussed, in short, how to … (48 comments)

Blogger's Remorse? - 05:50 AM
Blogger's Remorse? You have all heard of buyer's remorse. That feeling of dread we get after making a large purchase. I remember working with a good closer once who would tell the buyers to stop on the way home and buy a bag of M&M candies and when the buyer's remorse hit just eat a green one and everything would be alright. It would help the buyer realize how silly the remorse was but what about Blogger's Remorse? That is the feeling you get when you pour your heart out into a post and you wait for your first comment. Will … (45 comments)

Five Ways to Upgrade and Put the "Bam" in Your Real Estate Facebook Fan Page (Part IV- THE FINALE) - 03:55 PM
Five Ways to Upgrade and Put the "Bam" in Your Real Estate Facebook Fan Page (Part IV- THE FINALE) Let's recap our delicious Facebook Fan Page offerings for a moment.  If you have followed Part I, Part II, and Part III of this Facebook Fan Page series you now know how to: 1.  Customize for your Real Estate Facebook fan page using the static FBML application. 2.  Get rid of extraneous tabs on your wall (with the exception of the "wall" and "info" tab which are static applications and cannot be deleted. 3.  Add a real estate listings tab to your … (55 comments)

When You've Lost the Will to Dream - 07:08 AM
"I stopped dreaming thirty years ago, " the old man said, "when I started seeing the world as it was rather than as it could be."
I could feel the old man's pain.  My mind, clouded with cynicism, had begun to shut out the dreams of my youth.  Oh, I know some of those dreams were wild and fantastic, but none were impossible, really.
"What happened to you that made you stop dreaming," I asked him.
"I settled with what life handed me, rather than the life I could have created."
"What would you do differently?"
The old man sighed, and … (30 comments)

What Do You Tell Customers - With Current Economics? - 10:50 AM
I'm writing this as much for myself as I am anyone else... I am an Economics junkie - always have been.
With the lower than expected jobs numbers released last Friday, there are really smart folks who think the numbers might actually be off because of some complicated seasonal adjustments /equations. They could be right, but the seasonal adjustments are not so far off as for the jobs numbers to be completely ignored.
To me, the more interesting numbers, are the Daily Growth Index (started in 2004) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (used by the White House).  Unlike jobs numbers … (24 comments)

Will Agents Be in Business in the Year 2013? Here's the Next Hot Thing - 09:59 AM
Lots of real estate agents want to know what's the next thing that's on the horizon for real estate. The savvy agents want to jump on that bandwagon and ride the road to easy riches. This morning, thanks to inspiration provided by Broker Bryant's excellent blog,  I would like to share my thoughts about the matter.
I look at the real estate market in Sacramento like an analyze-it-yourself medical chart. You know, the ones that say if you have a cough and a fever, you can diagnose that condition yourself. The option 1 arrow points to an increased consumption of liquids … (54 comments)

Top Ten Reasons For Coming To Rain Camp Thursday in Washington, DC! - 07:43 PM
Top 10 Reasons to go to Rain Camp In Washington, DC  this Thursday
 
You’ll learn lots of stuff that you didn’t know you didn’t know They’ll teach about search engine magic, helping you to turn on the tap to that yummy Google Juice They’ll help you learn to convert more of the leads you get from blogging into real live buyers and sellers You’ll get great ideas for working blogging and other social networking into your business plan You’ll learn about new technologies that even you, techie that you are, have never heard of before You get to meet blog buddies … (60 comments)

If you must defend your position by personally attacking your opponent, then your position is probably indefensible. - 08:25 AM
 
I am a writer.  I am proud of what I write. I have written many, many blog posts on ActiveRain, and I consider myself privileged to have had more than a few of my posts featured on the front page of the site.
I do not shy away from controversial topics, and occasionally, I have a thought that I decide to “run up the flagpole” to see if anyone salutes it.
As a result, in some cases I have been accused of using inflammatory language. The truth is that I do occasionally try to inflame passion by mixing things up … (66 comments)

Stop Complaining, Start Suggesting! - 11:00 AM
The ActiveRain Gods are putting the power to the people, yet I still read complaints. We all read excellent contributions to ActiveRain that for some reason, be it time of day or what not, simply gets passed over to be featured. You now have the power to hit the button and let your feelings be known. It still might not get featured but the chances are much better now.
Many of us have always known that any member could recommend a blog post for feature. It was in the section next to the bookmark before the comments. Now it is moved … (38 comments)

Out Maneuver. Out Smart. Out Play. Roar! - 08:08 AM

The inspiration for this post is the result of a recent conflict I found myself forced to deal with. I was given absolutely no choice. When all was done, and said, my thoughts were, the title to this post. If you're going to be in this business, for any length of time, out maneuvering, out smarting and out playing will serve you well. Pettiness will not. The only way to survive is to know when to react, how to react and when to sit back and let a situation play itself out. You gotta pick your battles. Personally, I rarely … (109 comments)

An Email Trick For Getting More Business From Old Contacts - 01:25 PM
We've all had meetings with clients or done bids that did not turn into a signed contract. Sometimes they said they couldn't afford to hire a home stager, sometimes they said they were going to think about it and you never heard from them again, sometimes they just never returned your calls after you sent them your estimate.
I just read a very interesting post on MarketingMonday.com titled An Amazing 9 Word Email That Revives Dead Leads. Its aimed at Realtors, but after reading it I thought "this could apply to home stagers too".
In the article, the author Dean … (65 comments)

Are the Part Time Agents Killing Our Industry? - 09:41 PM
Every agent has a reason for why they initially decided to get their real estate license.  I think that the most common response is all the money that can be made by owning your own business and setting your own hours.  With that freedom though, comes challenges.  For instance, if you are not a very disciplined person, it could be difficult to treat it like a job since there is no one to tell where you have to be or what you should be doing.  It is also easy to procrastinate getting anything started and to get distracted by other more … (184 comments)

Did You Know: Foreclosure Recourse and Strategic Mortgage Defaults - 09:06 AM
By Danielle Hale, Research Economist
 
 
Much attention has been given to mortgage defaults, especially ‘strategic defaults’—those in which the borrower has the financial ability to pay the mortgage but chooses not to. One factor that borrowers consider is the bank’s ability and likelihood of pursuing other assets if the sale of a foreclosed home does not cover the outstanding loan balance—that is, the bank’s recourse to assets other than the mortgaged property. How does this affect their decision making? Andra C. Ghent and Marianna Kudlyak have released a working paper, Recourse and Residential Mortgage Default: Theory and Evidence from U.S. … (10 comments)

List 20 Properties in the Next 14 Days - 04:04 PM
Hello.  If you opened this post, I would venture to guess that you have tried at least one of the "quick weight loss" diets that come along every year or so. Low carb, no carb, high fat, no fat, etc, and so on.  All of them are quick fixes that usually don't lead to long-term weight loss. 
I'm sorry to report that there is really no quick fix for your Real Estate business either. If you are new to the industry, you need to establish yourself as a legitimate choice in your marketplace.  If you're an "old pro," you need to … (53 comments)


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Asking the ActiveRain Community for Help in Finding Our Missing 16 Year Old Daughter - Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, California or ? - 11:18 PM
I rarely reblog a post.  However, I ask that you do the same and spread the word to our 183,675 members.  My thoughts and prayers are with You and Kelsey Ray!
Via Missoula Real Estate By Monica Ray (Access Realty):
Asking the ActiveRain Community for Help in Finding Our Missing 16 Year Old Daughter
Many of you who follow me or Kevin on our other social networks already know that our daughter has been missing from the Superior Montana area since 5/30/10.
She is with 2 older males, both of which have outstanding felony warrants.
She was last seen in Washington State in … (6 comments)

1161 Valley Oaks - Lewisville, Texas - 04:43 PM
I've just listed a great home for sale at 1161 Valley Oaks in Lewisville, Texas! It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car rear entry garage home with an open floor plan and soaring ceilings. This home has approximately 2,140 square feet and was built in 1997. Walk into the tiled entry and you'll notice the combination formal living and dining area. The kitchen overlooks the family room and has great countertop and cabinet space.
The family room has wood floors and a skylight, which give it a light and airy feeling. Two bedrooms are located at the rear of the … (2 comments)

St Ellens Park, O'Fallon, IL - part 2 - 01:16 PM
Yesterday, was such a perfect day and a great Sunday afternoon to take a walk and enjoy life.
The sky was as blue as it could be, with a few puffy white clouds a nice breeze and a temperature of around 80 with a low humidity.

As I walked I was memorizing a bible verse. Dear friends, now we are God's children. What we will be isn't completely clear yet. We do know that when Christ appears we will be like him because we will see him as he is. So all people who have this confience in Christ keep … (1 comments)

Villa For Sale in O'Fallon, IL - 04:56 PM
291 Cloverdale, O'Fallon, IL home for sale $159,900
291 Cloverdale Drive Ofallon, IL 62269 Single Family Home, 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1360 Sqft., MLS# 3008055
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JUST WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR 1-VILLA HEARTHSTONE-OPEN FLOOR PLAN-VAULTED CEILINGS IN GREAT ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM LUXURY MASTER BATH AND LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET-FULL UNFURINSED BASEMENT WITH ROOM WITH ROUGH-IN FOR ADDITIONAL BATH-PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE-PROPERTY SOLD AS IS CONDITION-PROOF OF FUNDS WITH CASH … (0 comments)

I always learn something useful at Lummis Day - 07:27 AM
I always learn something useful at Lummis Day, The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles.
The photography lesson is learned from Lummis Day 2009:  If you plan to video most of a day-long event, take 10-12 4 gig memory cards*; change the card inbetween each performer, even if the card is not full.  That way you never run out of memory in the middle of a song.
Lesson learned yesterday at Lummis Day 2010:  One backup camera battery is NOT,  Repeat NOT, enough.  And I think I'll change the battery every two or three hours, so I don't have a camera die … (0 comments)

More stuff I learned at Lummis Day - 09:29 AM
I went to Lummis Day yesterday with a fully charged camera battery, and a backup battery.  Turns out it was not quite enough for a full day of video.  And I sadly sat out some numbers by Ann Likes Red.
Then the light went on!  My phone!  I can shoot some video with my phone!
To my surprise, the sound/picture quality is OK.  Not great, but OK.
 
Lesson:  When all else fails...use your phone!
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Ruskin Homes for Sale - 10:04 AM
Ruskin homes for sale in Ruskin Florida - Ruskin Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Ruskin Homes, in the Ruskin Real Estate market of Ruskin, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Ruskin Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Ruskin community / subdivision but may include Ruskin town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (0 comments)

Bradenton Waterfront Homes for Sale - 10:30 AM
Bradenton Waterfront Homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Bradenton Waterfront Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Waterfront Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (0 comments)

Bradenton Short Sale Homes for Sale - 10:33 AM
Bradenton Short Sale Homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Bradenton Short Sale Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Short Sale Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (0 comments)

Bradenton Homes for Sale 100k-150k - 10:37 AM
Bradenton Homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Bradenton Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (0 comments)

Bradenton Homes for Sale Up to 200k - 10:40 AM
Bradenton Homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Bradenton Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (0 comments)

Bradenton 3 Bedroom Homes for Sale - 10:44 AM
Bradenton Homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Bradenton Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (1 comments)

Bradenton Townhomes for Sale - 10:47 AM
Bradenton Homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Bradenton Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. … (0 comments)

2239 CALLAWAY CT, DAVENPORT FL 33837 - 01:11 PM
 
 MLS# O4985642                   2239 CALLAWAY CT, DAVENPORT FL 33837    $$$ 331,900 $$$

Home Builder's Association award winning ABD "Courtyard" model is located on a lot with views of the immaculate golf course. Providence Golf & Country Club Community has 2 community pools, tennis courts, fitness center and restaurant/clubhouse. Granite counters with center island in kitchen. The kitchen/family room with pocket slider doors open the living space to the beautiful courtyard pool. A magnificent entrance way leads you directly into the paved courtyard. The separate pool-house with full bathroom has sliders to the pool and would be perfect as an in-law … (0 comments)

"Please leave my Open House....Now !" Thought the distraught Agent - 07:23 AM
   A realtor was holding an open house and a couple came thru that she judged to be "Tire Kickers." They found fault with something in every room...the house needed too much work...the this was the wrong color..the that was in the wrong place.  The house was a short sale and in the best shape that it could be in given the circumstances.
Mr. & Mrs. Tire Kicker had a short sale explained to them...the exact circumstances were not revealed...suffice to say that they knew that there was a hardship for the sellers to offer their home as a short sale.
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Shippan Real Estate Under 1 Million, On FIRE!!!! - 10:22 PM
Currently there are 33 homes listed for sale in Shippan Point, Stamford, CT.  Of those, there are 5 recent accepted offers (all under 1million), with 5 contracts also under 1 million waiting to close.  3 contracts between 1 and 2 million and 1  over 2 mil waiting to close.  In the last 3 months there are only 4 recorded sales.  So what does that tell you? Under 1 mil in Shippan priced right, is going to sell.If you are a Shippanie thinking of selling or know someone who is, call me! 203-324-9600. I can also help you if you are looking … (0 comments)

Now That's A HUGE Bank Owned Sale! - 11:05 PM
Nationwide commercial news!
Via Keisha Hosea- Realtor, Chino Hills, CA (Keller Williams Realty Chino Valley Market Center):
Largest Retail REO Property in Southern California for Closes Escrow For $94.5 Million  

 
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. closed escrow on the sale of The Shoppes at Chino Hills on May 28th. This is  a 388,000-square-foot, trophy lifestyle center located in Chino Hills, California.
A private Southern California-based investment group purchased the property on a free and clear basis for $94.5 million. The Shoppes at Chino Hills is part of a larger master-planned project that includes the Chino Hills Civic Center, Chino Hills City … (1 comments)

9 Laurelwood Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 (SOLD) - 11:40 AM
View more details and a virtual tour slide show by visiting 9 Laurelwood Drive in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Contact Sam Miller of RE/MAX Stars Realty (740) 397-7800  Mount Vernon Ohio Real Estate
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So Why the Move to Keller Williams, Part 2! - 02:29 PM
Reason 2Teamwork! Keller Williams Realty was designed to reward its agents for working together and creating a team environment. One look around our office and you will see a hard working group of professionals who help each other and strive towards a common goal instead of individual interests. You know what they say: Two heads are better than one! The goal at Keller Williams is to serve you, our clients and customers, at the highest possible level!Looking for the best to help you buy or sell a home? Call Ask Gina and Company today!
 
 
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