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I have another confession to make. I'm a big Mel Brooks fan. I love clever humor. Brooks was a master of clever humor. He packed so many great one-liners in his movies that most people I know can immediately respond to a line with a following line. OK, I'm a nerd. I admit it.
This isn’t a post about whether feedback is good or bad, or whether you should do it, or not. I’m always amused by those posts because, while they do generate a lot of discussion, they never seem to get anyone to change their mind. There are agents who provide feedback, and agents who don’t...and they both have valid reasons for their decision.I do provide feedback, even if I have my own set of unwritten rules: I respond to email, I don’t respond to fax. If you want a response, ask me in a timely manner, I generally don’t respond after one … (111 comments)
Sorry, I don't meet strangers at property! This morning I received a call from a cash buyer who was standing outside of a property and wanted to see it now. I explained prior to showing any property I will need proof of funds and after I verify those funds we can schedule an appointment. Mr. Casher Buyer's response: "how about you show me the property, then I'll show you proof of funds." We spoke for a few more minutes and he just wasn't listening, so I wished him the best of luck and hung up. I don't care if a … (83 comments)
As a luxury real estate marketing professional you should understand the difference between push and pull strategies. The perfume industry often relies on pushing their product by spraying approaching customers and insisting that they smell the new fragrances. Magazine ads soaked in fragrances can be annoying, especially if you are allergic to perfume. This is another example of a push marketing strategy.
It Started With A Hole In The Ground! Once upon a time there was a family who was ready to trade in their home for a bigger one with plenty of room! And why not? With the market recovering in their neighborhood, and new construction prices looking great, and interest rates just amazing?
The air is delightfully crisp today, with a hint of fall. In Central Oregon the temperatures are slowly dropping and all too soon winter weather will be upon us. This is the perfect time of year to assess winter heating and determine ways to conserve energy and cost. The following tips will help homeowners prepare for the cold weather. Some take only minutes, others require purchasing a few supplies. 
It is not uncommon for Real Estate Professionals to work with homebuyers, who are reluctant to purchase homes where there is a Home Owners Association (HOA). This group of buyers, have often head frightening stories of overbearing HOA associations, which are overly restrictive in their rules, plagued with lawsuits, or dysfunctional in some way.
Your toilet backs up into the house, yes, run next door and ask your neighbor what you should do. After all, Miss Clara Crankypants has owned a house for 85 years, she has had an indoor toilet for 60 of those 85 years. That qualifies her as an expert! Need someone to rewire your house? Why don't you call that guy down the street. He just installed some of those stick in the ground solar powered walkway lights. How hard could it be anyway? Sound pretty foolish? Well... yes it probably does. No one would ever do that, right? But when … (45 comments)
Photography Reduces the Scene from a Three Dimensional Experience to a Flat Two Dimension Photo.
Whether new to SEO or an old timer it doesn't matter; the most important step to a successful campaign is determining your most important keywords and understanding what it's going to take to rank for those keywords. Keyword research is so important that it can cripple your campaign if you don't choose the right keywords, and many get frustrated early on when they don't see the results they thought they should. 
I showed some homes to a client of mine on Saturday. There were nice folders at one of the listings . They had one flyer with listing information and another flyer with a coupon saying , " If you are not working with an agent I will give you $$$ rebate and $$$ towards moving costs if you use me as your agent."
Welcome Back Readers! Today we have a Web Trek Online video Open House of 24 Cold Stream Drive Lancaster, Pa 17603! Located in Gable Park on the edge of Lancaster Township, this 1,440 square foot contemporary townhome offers easy living with an open floor plan. Click through to the Video Open House and read on to learn more!
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Summer decided to make another appearance here in Austin TX as we hit Triple Digits again this weekend. I had this brilliant idea to go to Lake Austin because why would many people be out on the water after Labor Day?? 
COME ON OUT THIS SATURDAY AND SPEND A DAY OF FUN (ALSO, GET YOUR PUMPKINS!)
There are a number of reasons why homes don’t sell. Here are the top ones: 1) Price is too high – This is by far the most prominent reason homes don’t sell. They are overpriced for the market, or for their condition. I offer you a full service listing for less, thus allowing you to lower your price point and enhance your likelihood of selling. 2) Poor MLS Photos – I am always astonished to see poor photos on the MLS. Even if the photo is good, it is almost always so dark that you can’t see the property. I offer … (1 comments)
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If you've been paying any attention this summer (and not just retreating indoors and waiting it out), you'll know that the weather has been weird all over the country this summer. Drought, floods, records being topped all over the place one way and another. I'm old enough not to panic, to realize that this is just One Of Those Years that come along every once in a while (those broken records had to be set sometime in the past, after all!), and we'll get through it. 
I Created a Millionaire With One Comment! One Comment on a "well deserved" feature creates another millionaire! No it was not my finest post...not by a long shot but it did get featured Sunday morning and even re-blogged. Most important...Donna made a comment: and at the end said...."... And with this comment, 1M..." When I called Donna, I left this message: ''Guess as a big shot millionaire, you no longer answer your own phone!'' Within a short time...a return call from Donna and we had the most delightful conversation. That one comment was just enough to push this dedicated blogger into … (16 comments)
If you don't know a friend, neighbor or relative who has had and hopefully won, the fight against breast cancer...you must be living on some other planet. We know many people...most who have won the battle and continue to strengthen the efforts to bring more awareness, more early detection, advancing treatment and finding a cure for this disease that strikes far too many people...both men and women throughout the world.
For Lease: 1427 25TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404 … (1 comments)
I am a dog lover. My family has virtually always had dogs. Over the years, we have had Golden Retrievers, Burmese Mountain dogs, and we currently own an American Eskimo, Quincy. That is Quincy in the picture.
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The Cirque du Soleil new show “Dralion“ is coming to Gainesville in October. I have been a big fan of Cirque du Soleil for years. I’ve followed all their TV shows, but nothing compares to seeingCirque du Soleil in person and up close.
I feel fall in our mountain air. Cool enough to need a sweater till lunch. Long pants again on the rainy days. I am not ready for fall and all that comes after it. We spent the weekend in a cabin in Hiawassee Ga. The air was clean and crisp. The cabin was a great retreat and we enjoyed the viewsa and the wildlife.Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
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