Writing my "Bio" for Inman News Bloggers Connect - 05/30/07 12:11 PM
It just gives me the "eeky-creepies" to write my own bio. I will utilize the advices regarding editing my existing Profiles around the Blogosphere that I received yesterday. But for the Bio, I decided to Google myself and see if maybe someone had already written my Bio for me out there in WebLogLand.
Here's … (19 comments)
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Need some help writing a Profile - 05/29/07 10:49 AM
I so hate writing my Profile. But Inman needs one, since I'm speaking there on August 1st and August 2nd.
I have one on here that I wrote very hastily. I have one on Rain City Guide that I just 'had to get up". I'm sure by now I have them all over … (25 comments)
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Should You Have the House Inspected Before It Is Listed For Sale? - 05/28/07 09:15 AM
Home Inspections have clearly made life a lot easier for buyers. Whenever I hear a real estate agent use the words Caveat Emptor, I want to scream (and often do). We are no longer in the Age of Caveat Emptor when it comes to buying and selling real estate.
There is a … (41 comments)
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I'm Missing Kevin - 05/25/07 11:12 PM
Kevin is away on business.
We went over some new blog articles of his before he left, and he's supposed to post them tonight when he gets back and before this week is over.
It's amazing how close we've become, like agents in the same office.
You know how when someone in the … (7 comments)
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I am very angry - but no blog post to you! - 05/25/07 09:35 PM
I am very, very angry at something that happened in a real estate transaction the other day.
Of course I'd love to blog and vent and rant about it.
Of course, even if I do it as a Members Only post, I take the risk that the parties in interest could somehow be … (22 comments)
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I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream - 05/25/07 09:17 PM
I read this when I was very young. I don't remember the story, just the feeling of havng to scream and having no mouth.
Of course I have one of the biggest mouths that can in fact scream
But I just finished my Realtor ethics class. You know, the one where the answer … (11 comments)
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The Mouse That Roared - 05/25/07 09:09 PM
I've been thinking about that Title for a Couple of Days.
I think sometimes it's the mouse that has the perspective to see it all, and yet lacks the power to do much besides find some cheese to eat.
I think sometimes it's the mouse that is frustrated by the men who made … (6 comments)
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What do you do when a Realtor/Licensee Uses Anonymity to Break Rules? - 05/25/07 04:14 PM
BLOGGING BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES, AND POSSIBLY SOME "NEW RULES" TO BE MADE.
I am faced with a situation where a Realtor Member and Real Estate Licensee is performing Acts of Misconduct as an "anonymous" commenter around the internet.
He admits he is a licensee, but doesn't give his real name or a link … (112 comments)
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199 Emails to Kevin Tomlinson - My Apprentice - 05/24/07 09:40 PM
I was just cleaning up some of my "disk space" by deleting some emails in my various files.
When I sort to delete, I first go to "subject" in my Inbox, and delete emails to me from the various blog sites telling me someone made a comment. Since I can see the comment on … (15 comments)
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How to be a GREAT Blogger - 05/21/07 12:32 PM
Anyone can blog...well, maybe not. Let's change that to anyone can HAVE a blog.
Having a blog and being a blogger are not one in the same.
So here's a couple of steps to being a GREAT BLOGGER vs. "having" a blog.
1) Listen to your clients and post about things your clients care … (22 comments)
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"Stream of Consciousness" Blogging - 05/21/07 11:56 AM
Before I begin my second round of selecting the one article of each Apprentices Blog that would possibly cause me to hire them, I would like to say a few words about "Stream of Consciousness" blogging.
When I wrote the first round of six apprenctice blogs I opened each blog as I was … (9 comments)
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On the Radio Again - There's a Catch - 05/20/07 12:29 AM
Same info as last time: "Real Estate Today" The radio show runs from 11 a.m. to noon, Sundays (Pacific time) and originates from KTTH-AM 770, in Seattle. Please call, toll-free...during that hour at 1-800-465-8770 or 1-866-606-TALK (8255). The show can be heard live on the Internet at http://www.businesstalkradio.net/
Tom Kelly asked … (14 comments)
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I LOVE YOU, NANA - 05/19/07 04:46 PM
Isn't it great when you check your voice mail and the message says:
I LOVE YOU, NANA!
I miss you, Nana.
Then I hear my daughter whispering in the background, "Ok say goodbye". And the baby whispers into the phone very softly "Goodbye". Then my daughter whispers "Louder" and the baby Whispers Louder, but … (20 comments)
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We can make it all better - Real Estate Commissions - 05/19/07 04:26 PM
I'm not talking to agents or about agents who sell property that is listed for $300,000 or less.
I'm talking to people who are selling property where a large percentage of inventory is $500,000 or more.
The public is crying for someone to understand that commissions of $50,000 or more are just too … (86 comments)
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McMansions - 05/19/07 04:20 PM
I had a chance to visit the Puget Sound Archives over at Bellevue Community College yesterday. By appointment, you can go view all of the historical photos of your house and get copies.
I ordered the front and back sides of my 1921 home taken by the Counter Assessor's office in 1939. … (3 comments)
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How much should a fine be? - 05/19/07 04:12 PM
Of course everyone is talking about our NWMLS giving Redfin a $50,000 fine. You kind of have to be in Seattle to see this from all sides of the equation.
Clearly Redfin can't do what they are doing, though buyer consumers love it and don't undertand why not.
Clearly reviewing other agent's listings … (13 comments)
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Some weeks being in this business is like a ride on a Roller Coaster - 05/19/07 04:05 PM
Property comes on market at 11 a.m.. Fabulous view.
Client leaves work and runs over and calls from outside the house.
My partner runs over to get him in the house, already one offer in hand.
My partner and client come in and say they want to write and offer, but they want … (2 comments)
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Localism Photo Question - 05/16/07 04:20 PM
We have some awesome views here in Seattle, like Mt. Rainier when we're lucky enough for him to be out when we cross over the 520 Bridge. But Mt. Rainier is ofte white against a light blue sky, and it is hard to capture the essence of what we are seeing … (8 comments)
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Are commissions too low? - 05/16/07 11:32 AM
I'd be interested in any stories you may have where you needed to throw commission dollars at problems.
Have you ever had to use commission dollars to bridge a gap between a buyer and seller during negotiations where they just couldn't come together?
Have you ever had to use commission dollars to make … (28 comments)
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My First Days as a Blogger - January 2006 - 05/13/07 04:21 PM
What is the "Standard Fee" for selling my Home? 11:38 a.m. 1/1/06
My agent says there IS a minimum fee to list my house? 11:58 a.m. 1/1/06
Why do I need money if I am a Zero Down buyer? 12:09 p.m. 1/1/06
Can I as a buyer, negotiate the Buyer Agent Commission? 12:26 p.m. 1/1/06
Do I need to … (20 comments)
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Happy Mother's Day to All You Mothers!!!! - 05/13/07 02:03 AM
When I was a kid, some wiseguy in the neighborhood always came out and yelled that on Mother's Day. Actually, I think it was one of my brothers.
Normally on Mother's Day I think about me as mother to my children and My Mom, and that's about it. But on this Mother's Day, … (12 comments)
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What is your favorite Blog Article of YOURS? - 05/08/07 03:03 PM
When Sellsius posted I Am Woman Hear me Roar noting the How I REALLY feel post of mine, I realized the power of BlogVoice. I didn't "create" my voice any more than Seinfeld or Juliano really "creates" their voice.
There is really no getting around the fact that we always write to various … (76 comments)
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Seattle Condos - 05/07/07 03:13 PM
Belltown - I went to a birhday party in Belltown this weekend and was amazed at the new construction
Week last I was at a Christening in the corrider between Belltown and Capitol Hill and saw a great complex featuring T1 Ready.
Clearly Downtown living and condos close to Downtown are many and … (1 comments)
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Rainers should take advantage of this special offer! - 05/07/07 03:02 PM
Did you see this post today?
What a generous offer for Free Online Coaching and an idea to set up a netork of Coach Support.
Now THAT is a FABULOUS use of Active Rain. If every experienced agent took on a new agent from their area, that would be something worth writing home … (0 comments)
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Kirkland Open Houses - 05/07/07 02:40 PM
Downtown Kirkland, East of Market and West of Market. I found some time yesterday to visit some Open Houses in Kirkland.
Saw one on 9th Avenue that will likely be in escrow within 10 days. Will be interesting to see if I'm on the mark on that one. Odd floorplan, so it … (1 comments)
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Condo Buildings In Redmond - 05/07/07 02:36 PM
New Construction Condos in Redmond and Condo Conversion Projects in Redmond, clearly deserve consideration.
Walking to Redmond Town Center and Downtown Redmond is at least as appealing as walking around Downtwon Kirkland, except for the Lake thing. So if being near Lake Washington is not a huge draw for you, and if you … (0 comments)
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Happy Birthday Kevin Tomlinson!! - 05/06/07 12:56 PM
My Apprentice, Kevin Tomlinson, has been a bit under the weather this week and today is his Birthday.
I promised him a "Fortune Telling" for his birthday, lucky for me his fortune came out to be VERY POSITIVE, so that it is a "good" birthday present. I probably should have checked that … (14 comments)
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Got Geek? - 05/03/07 02:16 AM
1: CREATE PROC [dbo].[GetMedian] 2: ( 3: @Col varchar(100), 4: @Table varchar(100), 5: @SqlWhere varchar(1000) 6: ) 7: AS 8: BEGIN 9: 10: DECLARE @Count AS INT, @MiddleRow AS INT, @Median AS INT 11: DECLARE @SqlAll nvarchar(MAX) 12: 13: SET @SqlAll = 'WITH MLSSTATS AS ' 14: SET … (9 comments)
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Split Entry Homes - 05/03/07 01:49 AM
Here in the Seattle Area we have "split entry" homes. These are basically ramblers with a daylight basement, but the front of the house is raised up so the windows from the basement level are showing at ground level. You have to walk up steps from outside to get into the … (7 comments)
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$100,000 appreciation in 18 months - 05/03/07 01:44 AM
I just met a very nice young man and his Dad. I had shown his condo about a month ago. My buyer client bought a different condo, but while I was there, I admired his furniture. He called me when he was moving to tell me he decided not to move … (2 comments)
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Who's Your Lender? - 05/02/07 04:10 PM
Seriously. People spend way to much time worrying about which lender to use and not nearly enough time on which loan program to use.
If you have a credit score of 750, 20% down and your loan ratios are in line with lender expectations, you can choose from any lender who has … (5 comments)
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Living Close to Microsoft - 05/02/07 03:55 PM
I recently wrote a blog article on Rain City Guide highlighting the fact that Microsoft Area Properties sell 5 times faster than other property in the area.
I am happy with the appreciation rate here in Kirkland where I live, as I have a "view property" and view property will pretty much alway do … (1 comments)
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Rent vs. Buy - Home Ownership and YOU - 05/02/07 03:49 PM
We read so many articles regarding "Rent vs. Buy" scenarios.
Honestly, it's all moot isn't it? For most people, renting vs. buying is not about whether or not it makes financial sense at all.
When people are look for a property to buy, RARELY if ever do they consider renting instead of … (4 comments)
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The Price of Real Estate - Residential Real Estate in the Seattle Area - 05/02/07 03:05 PM
A Rambler without a basement - First Tier
A Rambler with a basement - Second Tier
A Rambler with a DAYLIGHT basement - Third Tier
A small "tri-level" - Fourth Tier
A "split entry" home - Fifth Tier
A "split entry" home with a walkout basement - Sixth Tier
A 2 Story Home - Seventh Tier
A 2 … (0 comments)
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