realtor: Be the Glue Not Part of the Puzzle
- 01/16/12 04:11 PM
Be the glue, not part of the puzzle!As a REALTOR® I feel my role in a transaction and in advocating for my clients is somewhat that of working through a jigsaw puzzle. There are many intricate pieces to the big puzzle and each must fit perfectly and interlock with the others to create the final picture.The finished work of art being a picture of an elated seller and thrilled buyer hugging each others necks in front of the “Just Sold Home” Here are the many pieces to this puzzle.
Puzzle Pieces; AKA Those involved in the transaction*Buyer(s) Spouses, Kids and … (115 comments)
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realtor: Please Leave the Water and Heat On Even In A Vacant Home
- 01/16/12 02:33 PM
Please Leave the Water and Heat On Even In A Vacant Home
Belinda offers some great tips on To Do's when listing a home during winter months. Please leave your comments and input on Belinda's post as I am disabling comments. Please tell Belinda, John McCormack, Albuquerque, REALTOR® sent you her way.
Please Leave the Water and Heat On
Lately, it seems that we have had our share of vacant home listings. Part of me prefers vacant homes because the sellers are not inconvenienced during showings and there are no pets to worry about.
One thing I … (0 comments)
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realtor: Hey You - Put Down The Hammer Now!
- 01/10/12 02:12 PM
Hey You - Put Down The Hammer Now!
Anna 'Banana' Kruchten really brings home a great scenario with this post. I hope you take time to read it and if you need to PUT THE HAMMER DOWN NOW I hope you do just that! Please leave your comments on Anna's page and tell her John McCormack, Albuquerque Realtor® sent you her way.
Put the Hammer Down Now
The other day I had an interestingly weird conversation with a fellow broker/friend. It started out fine, she was kind of upbeat and excited about the new year and our market improving... but … (0 comments)
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realtor: Do you hear without listening?
- 01/09/12 05:10 PM
The great Leonardo Da Vinci once wrote “People look without seeing, hear without listening, eat without awareness of taste, touch without feeling and talk without thinking.”
It seems too often we become like robots in this gift we call life, never really experiencing and interacting with the characters and nuance of life and living. As Realtors® these points are paramount to our success, we need to see our clients vision, listen to their needs, feel with empathy, taste their goals and think about what we’re saying and our responsibility. Leonardo had it right and gave us an outline to do … (45 comments)
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realtor: Easily Transforming Your Home Into A Comfortable & Eye Pleasing Refuge
- 01/09/12 10:46 AM
Easily Transforming Your Home Into A Comfortable & Eye Pleasing Refuge
Joanna Cohlan has brought us a good post on easily transforming our homes into eye pleasing and inviting paces of refuge. Please leave your input and comments on Joanna's page. Please tell her that Albuquerque Realtor® John McCormack sent you her way.
Attention! Attention! All First Time BuyersBuying a house and transforming it into a home, is no easy feat. Especially the first time around. You’ve come from a rental or maybe owned someplace smaller, and while lucky and grateful to be in your new place, OVERWHELMED is also the … (0 comments)
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realtor: Smiles Optional
- 01/08/12 02:14 PM
Smiles Optional
Martha Brown shares a Silent Sunday smile with us. As Martha says just sit back and enjoy. I am disabling comments please click on Martha's page to leave your comments and please tell her Albuquerque Realtor® John McCormack sent you her way.
************************************************************************************** Annapolis Real Estate Make the Move with Martha Call 410-440-7839 or 800-735-5122 martha@HomesAroundAnnapolis.comMartha Brown CRSLong & Foster Real Estate, IncYour Certified Residential Specialist for Annapolis Area Home Sales or Purchases Lets House Hunt Visit Annapolis Join Me on Facebook Google Martha All Photographs and/or written material and content produced by Martha … (0 comments)
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realtor: Trust - It Is Only Five Letters and One Word!
- 01/08/12 11:23 AM
I hope you take time to read and absorb this post brought to us by Anita Clark. Please leave your comments and inputs on Anita's page. I TRUST you will tell her John McCormack, Albuquerque Realtor® sent you her way.
Do you blindly trust? Is it hard fought and earned? Do you trust deeply? Are you learning to trust (again)? No trust at all? Ask 100 people and you get 100 different answers, all correct, based on that individuals ideology, upbringing, and experiences.
As real estate professionals, we have to develop a degree of trust quickly or the potential client will move on. How do we … (0 comments)
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realtor: All Things Real Estate Roundup: Success in the New Year
- 01/07/12 08:40 AM
Rebekah Radice brings us a great post on staying in the loop of social media. In today's real estate market it is very important to Realtors® to be at the top of rankings and provide worthy information to both home buyers and sellers. Please leave your comments and input on Rebekah's page and tell her John McCormack, Albuquerque, Realtor® sent you her way.
This weeks roundup of All Things Real Estate offers a mix of marketing ideas, social media strategies and professional development tips that will help your business rock in the New Year!
Sit back, grab your cup of coffee and … (0 comments)
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realtor: Turn Your Good MLS Photos into Fabulous!
- 01/07/12 07:08 AM
Turn Your Good MLS Photos into Fabulous!
Kristine Ginsberg brings us a great post on photos and how to manipulate them for the best quality for our marketing. Please leave your comments and input on Krisine's wall. Please tell her John McCormack, Albuquerque, Realtor® sent you her way!
Let Me Turn Your Good MLS Photos into Fabulous!
Anyone who follows my blog knows I’m a huge fan of the photo program Picnik. You might say I’m a Picnik pro having used it almost every day for the last few years to tweak my personal and professional MLS/staging photos.
I … (0 comments)
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realtor: Vibrant and Spicy New Mexico Chili Ristra
- 01/06/12 04:04 PM
One of the many pleasure of New Mexico and the Southwest is the abundance of Vibrant and Spicy New Mexico Chili and the beautiful creations called Chili Ristra. This photo was taken in Old Town Albuquerque in one of the many side paths that lead to hidden shops and galleries that beckon to be explored and enjoyed. Albuquerque Old Town is rich in history and culture and offers a multitude of art galleries, restaurants, jewelry and creative crafts.We love Albuquerque and the diversity she provides. If you are considering the purchase or sale of an Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or Los … (38 comments)
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realtor: Bigger, Better and Stronger Active Rain Blogger
- 01/06/12 03:24 PM
Bigger, Better and Stronger Active Rain Blogger
Richard Yates brings us a very interesting and thought provoking post that I hope you take the time to read. Please leave your comments and input on Richards page. Please tell Richard John McCormack, Albuquerque Realtor® sent you his way!
A Bigger, Better and Stronger Blogger
Bigger: When it comes to building Bigger Muscles, the body must be gradually trained to handle more weight. By adding too much weight too quickly, muscles may tear because of an overload. Overtraining is also a frequent cause for muscles not being able to grow. Muscles require … (0 comments)
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realtor: New Mexico Centennial Celebration
- 01/06/12 10:25 AM
Today marks the New Mexico Centennial Celebration. On January 6th, 1912 President William Taft signed the proclamation admitting New Mexico in the United States as the 47th State of the Union. Obviously the “Land of Enchantment” has a much older history including the historical Palace of Governors in Santa Fe which was built in 1610 over 400 years ago and is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.New Mexico was originally occupied by ancient man with archaeological discoveries unearthing the Clovis man, Paleo Culture and artifacts dating to over 13,000 years ago. Since then ancient Native Americans including … (9 comments)
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realtor: Breathtaking Sunset
- 12/20/11 04:07 PM
Breathtaking Sunset
While visiting the family in Alabama a few years ago this amazing sunset caught me totally by surprise. The sheer beauty of Mother Nature's gift on this Christmas Eve took my breath away. I have not retouched the picture in anyway. It’s beauty is completely natural and doesn’t come close to what I witnessed in person. I hope you enjoy your day to the fullest and may all your sunsets be breathtaking. If your considering the purchase or sale of an Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or surrounding NM home please contact me, John McCormack. Owner and Realtor of Albuquerque … (38 comments)
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realtor: A Southwest Silent Night
- 12/17/11 04:55 PM
A Southwest Silent NightSouthwest Christmas luminaries light the way to Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and surrounding NM homes. The descending moon hangs in the East, the heavens glistens with twinkling stars, the chilled night air makes one feel vibrant and the soul is rejuvenated with the knowledge of the true meaning of Christmas.
If you’re considering the purchase or sale of an Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or surrounding NM home please contact me. John McCormack, Realtor® with Albuquerque Homes Realty. I am ready to exceed your real estate expectations!
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realtor: Why Should The Buyer Be The Only One To Enjoy Your Updated Home? Do It For You!
- 12/16/11 12:18 PM
Why Should The Buyer Be The Only One To Enjoy Your Updated Home? Do It For You!
Bill and Liz Spears bring us Part 2 on updating ones home. Part 1 was a great post part 2 is a awesome! I hope you take time to read and enjoy then please leave Bill and Liz your comments and input on their page. Tell them John McCormack, Albuquerque, Realtor sent you their way.
Why Should The Buyer Be The Only One To Enjoy Your Updated Home? Yesterday we posted about our feelings on brass in your home if you're trying to sell. … (0 comments)
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realtor: Tumbleweed Snowman In Albuquerque
- 12/15/11 04:05 PM
Tumbleweed Snowman In Albuquerque
Snowmen come in all shapes, sizes and forms. In Albuquerque NM you might just spot this cool tumbleweed snowman. Hey we work with what we have. Right? So when in Albuquerque do as we in the "Q" do and enjoy a tumbleweed snowman!
If you’re considering the purchase or sale of an Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or surrounding NM home please contact me John McCormack. I am the owner, operator and Realtor of Albuquerque Homes Realty and I’m ready to exceed all your real estate expectations!
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realtor: Be Found On Twitter Easily
- 12/15/11 10:44 AM
Be Found On Twitter Easily
Rebekah Radice provides some good tips on how to be found on Twitter. I hope you find the information helpful as did I. Please leave your comments and input on Rebekah's page and tell her John McCormack, Albuquerque Realtor®, with Albuquerque Homes Realty sent you her way.
Twitter can be an amazing addition to your social media arsenal and a great way for friends and fans of your brand to find and connect with you.
Learning how to use Twitter effectively takes time and a willingness to understand this "texting to the masses" social … (0 comments)
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realtor: Getting in the Christmas Spirit! Turn Up The Speakers & Enjoy the Music!
- 12/13/11 01:14 PM
Getting in the Christmas Spirit! Turn Up The Speakers & Enjoy the Music!
Are you in the mood for some Christmas tunes? Anna 'Banana' Kruchten has left some great tunes to get us in the holiday spirit for sure. Turn on your speakers, enjoy and leave Anna your comments and input on her page please. Merry Christmas to all from John McCormack, Albuquerque, Realtor with Albuquerque Homes Realty.
Getting in the Christmas Spirit! Enjoy the Music!
One can't help but get in a festive and holiday mood when listening to these classic Christmas songs and viewing the lovely pictures. Makes … (0 comments)
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realtor: Winterizing Is A Must ...Check Those Outside Faucets!
- 12/13/11 12:59 PM
Winterizing Is A Must ...Check Those Outside Faucets!
Rob Thomas Bristol brings not good but great advice to all. No matter where we live we need to winterize our homes. Some areas need more attention than others but this is a must see and read for all. Please leave your comments on Rob's page and tell him John McCormack, Albuquerque, Realtor, sent you his way.
Winterizing Tip of The Day ...Check Those Outside Faucets!
One of the most important things you can do the winter is make sure you cover those outside faucets! This could prevent a lot of … (0 comments)
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realtor: Keeping up with the Joneses do you have a Numi?
- 12/12/11 04:02 PM
Keeping up with the Joneses can be a real challenge especially if you they own a Numi Toilet! I recently came across this online article/video from the New York Times showing off Kohler's new model toilet called the Numi. This certainly will be the new rage for all homeowners in the very near future. At a modest price tag of $6,000.00 I am quite confident they will be flying off the shelves at your local home improvement store. I especially like the “wand” feature, gee I wonder if my cat will be able to use it? Does it come with a … (36 comments)
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Be the glue, not part of the puzzle!As a REALTOR® I feel my role in a transaction and in advocating for my clients is somewhat that of working through a jigsaw puzzle. There are many intricate pieces to the big puzzle and each must fit perfectly and interlock with the others to create the final picture.The finished work of art being a picture of an elated seller and thrilled buyer hugging each others necks in front of the “Just Sold Home” Here are the many pieces to this puzzle.
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