Urbana Maryland Open House 3/2 1:00 to 4:00 - 02/29/08 12:14 PM
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Please make sure you have an umbrella policy. - 02/29/08 10:22 AM
Please make sure you have an umbrella policy. We all know that we live in such a litigious society. Your broker may require you to have an enhanced auto policy for carrying people in your car while on appointments. Well, that is all well and good, but if you get into … (6 comments)
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Do you have an Escape Plan? - 02/28/08 07:32 PM
Right now most of us are worrying about, well Right Now!! The market, money, staying afloat. But have you thought about how and when you will leave your business? Your retirement?
I have a girlfriend that says she will never retire, wont be able to, they will carry her out on a … (18 comments)
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This is for all animal lovers, enjoy . . . - 02/28/08 01:20 PM
Every morning I get up, my dog has his routine. He stands at the top of our staircase, waits for me to go downstairs, rattle his colar and make the tags jingle. Then, he comes down. In the evening before we go to bed, some how , he sits in front … (17 comments)
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Birds and Bees are; why not Credit as curriculum?? - 02/26/08 12:17 AM
Birds and Bees are; why not Credit as Curriculum???
Credit is probably one of those discussions most parents don't have with their children. It is surely a subject that will probably go by the way of the Birds and the bees. . . . let them learn it on the street.
Truth be … (55 comments)
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It's not a paycheck/commission check , It's a business check! - 02/24/08 02:29 PM
It's a business check!
I had settlement the other day, yeah!! My buyer noticed my commission amount and said, "Wow, that's a nice paycheck." I think many people don't get how we are compensated; I would guess that more than half think we are employees of our brokers on a salary. I … (17 comments)
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Life Explained - 02/22/08 08:33 PM
On the first day, God created the dog and said: 'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.' The dog said: 'That's a long time to be barking. … (7 comments)
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On the street where I live - 02/22/08 07:54 PM
Welcome to Darnestown Maryland. Darnestown is located in Montgomery County Maryland, a suburb of Washington DC. Darnestown is not incorporated but instead has a Civic Association. The Darnestown Civic Association, with its officers and neighbors, regulate, debate and vote on zoning and development issues that affect the Darnestown area. Even though … (5 comments)
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Do you speak "Lender Lingo" - 02/22/08 09:14 AM
Years ago my niche market was first time buyers, Now, they have gotten married, have babies and many of them are my move up buyers. I still have a large base of first timers. I love them, they soak up all of the information I give to them. My buyers know … (1 comments)
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Real Estate and Personal Safety - 02/17/08 05:26 PM
Do you know who your client is? Who is getting into your car, meeting you at that vacant house?
I know we discuss this topic from time to time in our office, amongst ourselves and here online. We have all heard the stories of agents being assaulted, even killed, just doing their job. … (66 comments)
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Do you have a Buyer listing appointment? - 02/16/08 06:07 PM
I know we put a big emphasis on our Listing Presentations . They are slick, high quality graphics, power point presentations and the like. But do you do a "listing presentation" for your buyer?
I really call it a "Buyer Presentation". But I treat it like a listing presentation. This is not … (17 comments)
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Protecting your identity - 02/13/08 07:08 PM
Would you put your SSN on the Internet? Of course not!
We are all aware of the hazards of identity theft. If you have ever known anyone that this has happened to it is devastating in so many ways - it changes their lives. We all have to be diligent to protect … (6 comments)
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Funny for Today - 02/13/08 08:29 AM
Football has always been in my life, I went to Alabama during the Bear Bryant era. It just goes without saying. Like all good coeds, I was there to cheer on my team, but more importantly I was there to see who was wearing what, who was on a new date, or who … (7 comments)
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How'd you do that? - 02/10/08 03:40 PM
I have been reading the posts and having a great time. Learning here and there. Everyone is so generous here at AR. I have new best friends that I have never seen, how cool is that?
As I look at the posts I am so impressed by the different level of activity … (25 comments)
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No negotiating allowed!! - 02/10/08 02:51 PM
There is no shortage of short sale posts. Obviously because this is a big part of our current market and how we are navigating through it. I personally was asked if I wanted to be a REO agent, I did not. That is just not where my business comes from. Besides it … (5 comments)
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Friday Funny Women drivers - 02/08/08 03:06 PM
Women Drivers
When you sell real estate and have to drive for a living, you learn there is more than one way to skin a cat.
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21237 Hickory Forest Way Germantown, Maryland - 02/08/08 12:45 PM
21237 Hickory Forest Way Germantown, Maryland $579,900
So much house at a great price. Come and be impressed by this home. Absolutely the fabulous!! Large colonial w/private lot, every upgrade. Extensive mouldings! Gorgeous kitchen w/Granite counter tops and large ceramic tile flooring opens to 2 story family room w/ fireplace. Fabulous master suite, … (0 comments)
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Do Accountants feel the same way? - 02/07/08 07:09 PM
Now that tax time is coming up on us, I started getting my stuff ready for my accountant. I started thinking about how I get things ready and take them to my CPA. What if I wanted to "save money" I could go to HR block or a Jackson Hewitt type … (7 comments)
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@#$%& I did it again! - 02/07/08 05:56 PM
Okay, you would think after two times I would get it through my thick head, but no. A little background. Here in Montgomery County Maryland we are some sort of a test site for these speed cameras? I would think our county is quite happy with their investment. In about 6 … (17 comments)
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Workin' 9 to 5 - 02/06/08 04:07 PM
I have been reading several posts about not quitting and hanging in there!! We all need to "hang in there" to make it to the finish line. How some of us will do it may be different than others. Some may have to work at another job to make ends meet to … (24 comments)
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My I offer you my Assistance? - 02/04/08 03:56 PM
Mondays seem to be my busiest day of the week? Guess it is the catch up day after working over the weekend. Whether it be helping buyers do their "due diligence" on a particular property they may be interested in. It might be the day the stager, painter, carpet person etc … (11 comments)
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Are you in or out? - 02/03/08 09:12 AM
Some agents may be asking the question? They have been bombarded by the media, negative press, and slow market. Mounting business expenses, not to mention personal expenses.
It is a tough question to be asking yourself. Do you have it in you to stay the course? That might depend on why … (17 comments)
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Friday Funny - 02/01/08 12:22 PM
This is our family's fun joke. I am not making fun of anyone, just a laugh. I am sure we will all get here someday!
An older couple are driving from Kansas to Florida. The wife is hard of hearing and gets pulled over in Alabama for speeding.
The police officer says, you were going … (10 comments)
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