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al maxwell: US Real Estate Services - Anybody use these guys? - 02/27/08 09:17 AM

US Real Estate Services
I heard about this company: US Real Estate Services...also called USRES from another agent. They request a BPO or BMA on REO properties. You complete the report and it's my understanding that if they like your work, you will get the listing.
There are no promises...you do the report, … (1 comments)

al maxwell: There's no second place in a listing competition - 02/25/08 09:52 PM

In many sports events, the winner is applauded and given the Gold; second place gets the Silver and third gets the bronze. Even the losing team in the Super Bowl gets a HUGE ring and a bonus check for making it that far.
When it comes to your listing presentation, you need … (0 comments)

al maxwell: What are considered "Closing Costs" in Georgia - 02/22/08 08:37 AM

With the new 2008 GAR Contract in force, you need to be aware of what constitutes closing costs.
Of this list, the contract designates that the seller pays some of these and the buyer pays some of these.The list is long and as a seller, if you commit to a sum … (1 comments)

al maxwell: If at all possible, leave the young ones at home - 02/14/08 07:35 AM

I primarily deal with families in the North Atlanta area. Many are relocating and some are just moving to a different part of the metro.
For the families with young children, I encourage the parents to try and have a sitter or family member to watch the kids while they are out … (6 comments)

al maxwell: See how your website is doing versus the other guys! - 02/12/08 03:28 PM

There are several sites that allow you to compare the activity on your website versus other companies.
One is www.compete.com amd the other one is www.alexa.com. They both allow you to type in several websites and get a line graph comparison of the number of page views, hits, etc.
You can change the … (7 comments)

al maxwell: Do you say upfront that your home has POWER LINES in the back? - 02/11/08 04:30 PM

I was looking at a listing that my buyer wants to go see. In the listing the agent says.."Yes, we have the large power lines in the back yard."
I was very grateful that she was willing to admit this up front. It saved me a showing, because I know that the … (5 comments)

al maxwell: Do you have an I-Phone? - 02/11/08 01:15 PM

I have a family member who really wants an I-Phone. I have read several reviews on line and the feedback is very mixed.
Some say it needs improvements and others say that they could not live wirthout it.
Because this is such a great community, I'm curious if any of you have one … (1 comments)

al maxwell: Save money when you fly - get the lowest fares - 02/10/08 12:05 PM

Now there's a website that will help you get the best prices for airline tickets. Even if you have already bought the tickets, they will monitor the fares and alert you if there's a price drop.
When prices drop, they help you a get a voucher for a refund from the airlines.
Also, … (1 comments)

al maxwell: Trade in those gift cards for cash or other stuff! - 02/10/08 11:58 AM

If you are like many people, you have probably received at least one GIFT CARD in the past year from a friend or relative. They are increasingly more popular and every retailer sells them.
But let's say that you don't realy shop at the retalier on the card. Maybe you would like … (0 comments)

al maxwell: Save on Gas with Mapquest Gas Saver - 02/09/08 08:24 AM

Since we all spend a lot of money on gas these days, Mapquest has come to the rescue. They now show the different gas prices in your area, and rank them by lowest to highest.
You can plug in your address or zip code, and many of the gas stations will pop … (4 comments)

al maxwell: Getting into more REO business - 02/08/08 07:49 AM

Does anyone know a contact at Bank of America in the REO department?
I was talking to an attorney yesterday who specializes in REO sales, and it seems like a good time to pursue this side of our business. She recommended going to REOMAC.COM, which is an interesting site that you may … (5 comments)

al maxwell: Will 2008 be your best year EVER? - 02/08/08 07:43 AM

We had our annual kick-off conference for Coldwell Banker Atlanta yesterday at the Georgia Aquarium. What a great place to have a large meeting. I would guess that over 1,000 people were there.
The point of this post is to share with you that MANY AGENTS HAD THEIR BEST YEAR EVER LAST … (2 comments)

al maxwell: Keeping track of passwords - 02/05/08 02:43 PM

It gets increasingly harder to keep track of passwords. If you are like most people, you have a single "favorite word" that you use as your generic password and it's the one you use all (or most) of the time.
Then, when it expires, maybe you just add a number to the … (9 comments)

al maxwell: When will we hit 100,000 members? - 02/04/08 08:03 AM

We are on the verge of hitting 70,000 Active Rain members. That is huge. When I joined last summer it was half of that. I know that many of you will make comments when we hit 100,000 members, because you comment alot when you hit 100,000 POINTS!
So here's my challenge...when do … (1 comments)

al maxwell: David Copperfield wouldn't make it in real estate - 02/02/08 12:41 PM

I was talking to a friend of mine who is thinking of moving back to the Atlanta area. In the discussion about getting a Realtor in his home state, he said.."You know the last agent we had was so impressive in her presentation. Very professional and buttoned up. Then after she … (9 comments)

al maxwell: Watch out for flaming beds! - 01/29/08 09:19 AM

Robert Fulghum, author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, also wrote THE BED WAS ON FIRE WHEN I LAID DOWN ON IT.
So the story goes, a fire department was called to a woman's home who claimed that her bed was ablaze. When asked how the bed caught … (3 comments)

al maxwell: Is the silence deafening? - 01/29/08 08:05 AM

I called a Realtor friend of mine, who works for another broker last week, around 3:00 in the afternoon. He answered, said hello and told me that he was glad that his phone was working. I said, "What?" and he said that I was the first incoming call that he had … (4 comments)

al maxwell: Be Wary of GUARANTEED HOME SALES - 01/24/08 08:12 AM

You may have seen the ads..."IF I CAN'T SELL YOUR HOME, I'LL BUY IT!" It sounds like a great offer and certainly worth checking out, right? Well, most ads that sound TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, usually are. This sell line is used to get their foot into the door (and … (5 comments)

al maxwell: The attraction of "Foreclosure" - 01/24/08 07:51 AM

I'm amazed, well not really, that people think that Foreclosures are the way to go. The media makes one think that there are incredible pristene mansions available for pennies on the dollar. The homes are just sitting there, waiting for a new owner to take over the payments.
Most don't realize the … (2 comments)

al maxwell: Balancing too much follow up with not enough - 01/22/08 03:32 PM

One thing that I have learned about this business is that people only move as quickly as they want to. It was hard for me to adjust to the fact that some like to take months, or even years when buying a home. Then there are others who want to have … (5 comments)

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