boca raton real estate agent: Why Boca Raton? - 10/28/08 04:16 PM
Why Boca Raton?
With so many new homes and communities to choose from, Boca Raton is still the place to be. It seems to be the only city where it is nice, upscale and affluent throughout the city. Boca Raton has character and history. There is that Old Florida Charm when … (0 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Boca Raton Real Estate Agent - 10/28/08 04:11 PM
Boca Raton Real Estate Agent
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: … (0 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: To be Positive or Not to be Positive!! - 08/13/08 10:43 AM
When asking about the real estate market what are your answers to consumers?
I hate the real estate market (probably not a good idea when you work in real estate)
What you see is what you get?
What market?
This is an opportunistic market where the buyers who need to buy BUY … (3 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Remember when a Million Dollars Meant Something? - 08/12/08 01:29 PM
I do not usually like looking in the past, but I could not help but wonder when a million dollars meant something. 4 years ago when a friend told you:
"Wow do you know I own over a million dollars in real estate"
You thought that friend was rich. How … (5 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Why Do We Spend So Much Time on The Internet? - 05/06/08 11:58 AM
Do you fell like you are in Internet Prison?
Do you feel like your missing something?
Do you wonder where your next deal is going to come from?
Are you concerned with how to get more business?
Do you know how to manage your time?
Do you find yourself blogging at the dinner table?
Does your significant … (2 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: How to Pick a Real Estate Agent? - 04/10/08 07:39 PM
Boca Raton Real Estate Agent 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 … (0 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: How to Pick a Real Estate Agent? - 04/10/08 07:38 PM
Boca Raton Real Estate Agent 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 … (0 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: How to Pick a Real Estate Agent? - 04/10/08 07:37 PM
Boca Raton Real Estate Agent 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 … (0 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Time to Play the Blame Game? - 03/04/08 07:11 PM
I guess every year I say to myself where is that next sale going to come from. I go ahead, and continue to market for the future, contact my friends and family, and my past customers looking for the next sale. Than it hits you if you continue to think about … (4 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Why Pick Me? - 11/09/07 09:22 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: … (3 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: How Many Leads Does Your Website Receive a Month? - 10/25/07 10:22 AM
I have had my website for over 3 years, and have made changes, but I have had limited leads from it. Are there any suggestions that you may have. I know most people in this forum like to help people, and I would be interested in hearing some of your suggestions. … (11 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: The Real Estate Market is Coming to an End!! - 08/21/07 03:59 PM
Made you Look. Why is it that we all consume ourselves with negativity? If I would have titled this post as The Real Estate Market is Unbelievable you would have never viewed my post. We love movies like Hostel, and The Saw becuase it is human nature to love the goory … (3 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Is it better to be a Republican or Democrat? - 07/28/07 04:25 PM
I know I broke the golden rule talking about politics, but I was wondering why do realtors vote one way or the other. As we prepare to vote in the primaries and general election I want all my information and facts straight. I am a registered Republican, but would consider … (5 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: Boca Raton Homes Website!! - 07/17/07 06:39 PM
Hello All,
I just revamped my Boca Raton Homes website, and was wondering if some of you would like to take a peak at it, and critique the website. Any comments would be appreciated. You may take a look at it www.SearchPalmBeachHomes.com I really appreciate it as it is always advisable … (4 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: The Shores at Boca Raton - 07/03/07 04:20 PM
I reside in The Shores at Boca Raton for 2 years now. I looked at over 30 subdivisions in Boca Raton, and really felt at home at The Shores at Boca Raton. 4 years ago I purchased a brand new home in Wellington, FL in a community called Olympia. It was … (0 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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 real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: "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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: 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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boca raton real estate agent: How Do I Post to Just Localism? - 05/31/07 03:46 PM
I am pretty new here, and I have not been able to figure out how to post a listing to localism.com. Do I post it through AR? I also tried to post an article about a specific community, but it comes up regularly. Am I supposed to be doing something when … (3 comments)
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boca raton real estate agent: I should Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home! - 05/30/07 09:00 PM
I have sold several of my personal homes over the years, but I always have a problem selling my primary residence. I think I am that stubborn seller I hate to deal with. I turn on all the lights, immaculate landscaping, tun on the music, and walk the dog when prospective … (5 comments)
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