Do you Ever Fell Like There are Too Many Realtors? - 06/30/07 02:12 PM
So you go out to the supermarket and you bump into someone you have not seen in 5 years.. You say hello the whole how is your family talk, and you get into so what are you doing these days. Oh I just got my real estate license. Another one. hmmm. … (4 comments)
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Why More Back Links May Actually Be Less? - 06/30/07 01:44 PM
For the longest time we have thought when it comes to ranking higher in search engines that the more backlinks or inbound links that you have the higher you rank. It was simple all you had to do is get more links than your competitor. Well that is no longer true, … (4 comments)
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Mortgage Fraud is Killing Our Industry? - 06/29/07 09:18 AM
Everyone wants to jump off the bandwagon once the market is perceived as soft. Well except for some people. Thats right the con men, the scammers, or what ever you want to call them. These are the people that prey on desperate individuals. They have no feelings or remorse they are just … (9 comments)
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Boca Raton Real Estate Agent - 06/28/07 07:45 AM
When looking for an agent just do not look for his or her plaques on the wall. Make sure he or she has your best interests at heart. Here are a few questions you should ask.1: How are you going to market my property?2: Where do you pull your Buyers from?3: … (0 comments)
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Featured Articles? Why is it the Same People? - 06/27/07 08:55 AM
Is it me or does it seem like the Featured Articles are the same people irregardless of original or exceptional content. I am not sure why some of these articles become featured, but I was wondering to see if there was qualifications you needed before becoming featured. Do you have to … (8 comments)
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Does Anyone Work in Biloxi, Misissippi - 06/26/07 07:52 PM
Hello I am looking for some help. My parents who are real estate agents as well bought a place in Biloxi and are looking to sell it. Does anyone in this forum work that area mainly the New Construction of the Sea Breeze condos. I am looking to see if there … (1 comments)
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The Problem is Not the New Agents, its Their Broker - 06/26/07 07:27 PM
I am working a deal with a new agent. She writes up the contract and submits it we get back the contract a couple days later with the exception of an executed condo disclosure. To make along story short we represented the hoa to be 200 a month and it is 350 … (2 comments)
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Customer Service is the Key for Success!! - 06/25/07 06:21 PM
Have you ever sat around and pondered why people react the way they do. How many of us have found ourselves cursing at the car in front of us because he accidentally cut us off? How many of us find ourselves cursing under our breath when the person in front of … (1 comments)
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Its All About the Consumer!!! - 06/25/07 05:55 PM
**It is All About the Consumer, New Website Brings Technology and Information to the forefront of South Florida Real Estate.** With all these major real estate websites like Zillow.com, Realtor.com, and MSN Real Estate we may be missing the point of what the consumer really wants. How can you justify what … (0 comments)
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You Have to Work at It!! - 06/23/07 09:11 PM
Too Many Real Estate Agents are down in the dumps because they actually have to work. We have to change our business model for the everchanging market. Instead of magazine and newspaper ads we have to be more efficient with internet ads. Remember as realtors we are educators as well so … (8 comments)
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20/20 Are you Watching This? - 06/22/07 09:29 PM
Isn't it amazing how all these people or "chief economists" know so much. The authors of Freakanomics are just trying to sell a few books. They suggest as we as realtors have a bias in selling our own homes vs. selling our clients homes. My experience with my own homes have … (9 comments)
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Calling All Buyers!!! Read this First!! - 06/22/07 02:43 PM
Calling All Buyers. It is Your Turn to Dictate the Real Estate Market. Recent Trends in the South Florida Real Estate Market has shown that inventory has grown at a radical pace. We as buyers now have a little control. There are a few issues that Buyers need to understand while in a "Buyer's Market".1: Make sure you know … (0 comments)
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You Won't Believe What Happened to Me? - 06/21/07 09:39 PM
So I am at the Supermarket, and I have a couple of items, and as I am shopping I get a tap on the shoulder by this elderly lady. She says you know you look just like my grandson. So I looked at her and kind of smiled and said thank … (16 comments)
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Are You Capturing Those Visits From Your Website? - 06/21/07 08:37 PM
Everyone seems to have ideas on what works best in regards to websites. I will tell you this. What I am about to tell you although common sense it works. In past posts I have mentioned that you have to be specific in your target group or area. Well lets take … (6 comments)
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Do you Apologize for Being a Realtor? - 06/21/07 07:45 PM
The perception of a realtor is not that great. If anyone read the book Freakanomics they compared us to the KKK. Ouch. When being introduced to people and they ask you what do you do? Do you say I am realtor, but I used to work for IBM for 10 years. Some … (11 comments)
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Boca Raton's Real Estate is Starting to Heat up!! - 06/20/07 08:03 PM
With all this negative press and posts, I thought I would share a positive one. Most people around the country has heard about Boca Raton, FL. Some people perceive Boca Raton as just a retired community or country club communities, but it is more than that. It is one of the … (0 comments)
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Is anyone Going to RisMedia's Leadership Conference? - 06/20/07 08:46 AM
I just reserved a seat at the Leadership Conference performed by RisMedia on Spet. 5th & 6th in NYC. Has anyone gone to one of these, and what can I expect? Is it a ra ra thing or is it mostly informative and helpful? Just looking for some personal experiences from … (1 comments)
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Any Realtor's Specialize in the Keys, FL - 06/18/07 08:50 PM
I went down to the Keys for Father's Day Weekend, and I really love it down there. I was trying to see if there are any real estate agents that work down in the Keys that may be able to look for a oceanfront property as a second home. I thought … (1 comments)
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Property Tax Tool for Super Exemption - 06/18/07 08:10 PM
I just came across a tool that shows you whether or not you should vote for the super exemption. I will email you this tool in excel for anyone that is interested. I do not believe I can attach a file to this blog, but if someone knows how let me know … (0 comments)
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Has anyone done the "By Referral Only" Program - 06/15/07 09:55 PM
I was speaking, to another real estate professional and he said he went to the main event of By Referral Only, and that he was thinking of joining. He explained to me it was around $4,000 a year and than $199 a year thereafter. I guess it includes a web page and … (2 comments)
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Do you Turn off Your Phone When on Vacation? - 06/15/07 09:12 PM
I guess this is why I really like cruises as I do not have a choice. I must not answer my phone or my "crack berry" as it just does not work. It is much better, and really the funny thing is I realize that I am not that important that … (6 comments)
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Property Tax Relief for Florida? - 06/15/07 01:58 PM
Quite a few people have been blogging about this hot topic for Florida. The property tax relief that was passed yesterday is absurd. The politicians never think about the consequences and fallout. I am a homeowner and I have been severely hurt by the high property taxes, but instead of rushing … (0 comments)
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Being Positive Goes Along Way!! - 06/15/07 12:51 PM
Have you ever gone on a listing appointment in this market, and said:
"Well Mr. Seller your home should be listed at $400,000 not $450,000 if you want to sell it and it is going to take at least 6-8 months to sell.
I made this mistake, did not get the listing, and … (2 comments)
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"Mama says Life is Like a Box of Chocolates, You Never Know What You are Going to Get" - 06/15/07 10:41 AM
Mama obviuosly worked in the real estate business as this market is kind of like a box of chocolates. You get so many people visiting your website, and you never know which one is going to contact you. How do you get people to contact you? It is kind of like … (6 comments)
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How Stupid is Our Florida State Government? - 06/15/07 10:09 AM
I just do not get it. I believe I am a pretty smart guy and I grasp on to issues pretty easily, but our Florida government is a bunch of morons. As some of you heard, Florida just passed a "so called" tax relief for homeowners that is supposed to save … (2 comments)
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Realtor.com and their Featured Community Program Anyone Subscribe to this? - 06/12/07 07:12 PM
I went to a realtor.com marketing expo. I saw Alan Dalton speak, the former president of realtor.com and he was much better than I believe his first name is Max. Anyway, it was absolutley amazing that they got so many realtors to pay 20-30K a year to advertise on their featured … (6 comments)
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How many of you take your own pictures of your listings - 06/11/07 09:23 PM
I am a Boca Raton Real Estate Agent and use a virtual tour company to take my photos and pictures, and was wondering how many of you actually take the time to take your own pictures and tours for your properties. If you do what camera did you buy and is … (19 comments)
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Paris Hilton Goes to Jail! - 06/09/07 02:13 PM
Which is a worse movie Ernest Goes to Jail or Paris Hilton goes to jail? What is wrong with society. Here I am at a beautiful home doing an open house in sunny south florida, and despite baloons, sign, and refreshments no one has showed up. Maybe everyone is watching this … (9 comments)
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Were like a bunch of Ants building up their pile!!! - 06/07/07 08:30 PM
Do you ever feel like abunch of Ants in this whole AR thing. Like we are being played out to build up this Forum, and eventually it is going to be kind of like the "crack cocaine" philosophy where you let us contribute to this great forum for free, andd than … (8 comments)
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Calling All Sopranos Watchers!!! - 06/07/07 06:59 PM
This is a sad week with the Finale of the Sopranos. I do not really get into too many television shows, but this one is an incredible show, and it has always been. Yes there are episodes that are a little weak, but all in all it is the best drama … (7 comments)
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Need to Refer a Client to a Real Estate Professional These are My Friends. - 06/07/07 12:57 PM
I have been part of the Active Rain Community only for a little while, but I have corresponded with these people, and if you are looking to refer business to people in different states it would be a good idea to start here. Tacoma Real Estate | Real estate services specializing in North Tacoma … (3 comments)
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Is Hillary Clinton good for Real Estate? - 06/06/07 08:13 PM
The last time a Clinton was President of the United States I seem to remember not such a good real estate time. Do you really think Hillary Clinton can win the Presidency, and if so is that good for our profession or not. I am thinking no. I do think she … (20 comments)
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To Podcast or Not to Podcast that is the question - 06/06/07 08:05 PM
I am looking into doing a weekly podcast. Has anyone done one or has experience in a podcast? It does look like alot of effort, but it may pay off as it is relatively inexpensive compared to doing a radio show or local tv show. Any thoughts or opinions would be … (3 comments)
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How to Make Your Pay Per Click Advertising More Effective! - 06/05/07 08:17 PM
The most common mistake people make with pay per click advertising is that they try and get as many clicks as possible, but what are you going to do with those new visitors. Most of them just go away to find another website that speaks to them or their sitation. Here … (10 comments)
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Whats the Deal With Localism? - 06/05/07 11:51 AM
I am trying to figure out what the deal is with Localism? I have posted a couple of listings on localism, and I have not sold it yet. Thats not right. Just kidding. I want to know if anyone has had success or feedback from one of there listings that was … (3 comments)
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Learning Annex Any One Try it or is it one of Donald Trumps Scams? - 06/04/07 08:02 PM
I saw an advertisement to come see Donald Trump, Tony Robbins, and several other keynote speakers for a 2 day event at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Has anyone gone to one of these. I guess they have a website called www.learningannex.com. I was just seeing what they were selling and … (3 comments)
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3 BEDROOM HAMLET COUNTRY CLUB BEAUTY IN DELRAY BEACH!! - 06/04/07 07:38 PM
Priced to Sell Quickly at $345,000 Gorgeous 3 bedroom 2 bath single family home with no rear neighbors. Priced at $345,000, this home offers an open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room, and an enclosed florida room. The roof is newer about 5 years old. The Hamlet Golf & … (0 comments)
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Has Any of These Designations Helped You? - 06/03/07 09:47 PM
I went through the e-pro course and have found other than a few helpful links, it really has not helped me. I was curious to hear from people who either have gone through the course or have thought about taking the course. To me it does not seem that any of … (33 comments)
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Does Anyone Work in the Palm Harbor, FL area. - 06/02/07 03:16 PM
I am looking to give out a referral of a listing in the Palm Harbor, FL area in a community called Boot Ranch. I am looking for someone who is experienced in particularly that community and area. They are clients of mine that are relocating to the South Florida area. I … (6 comments)
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A National MLS? What Do you Think? - 06/01/07 11:06 PM
I was speaking to a few realtors in my area as I was a little annoyed about another realtor advertising my listing without my permission. Apparently, if my broker agrees to be part of the IDX data than we all agree to allow other agents advertise our listings. At first glance, … (5 comments)
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