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What do you believe in? Back to Basics Real Estate.

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:37:24 -0800

My success in Real Estate depends on relationships. My client relationships can only prosper and grow if I continually improve myself, and the work I do. I recognize however, that success is not measured by sales; commissions, and numbers alone. I measure success by the way in which I achieve my goals. I believe that a commitment to uncompromising values and integrity should always guide my decisions and actions as I pursue my goals. The following are the core values that form the foundation of my measurement of success:

I believe in providing legendary service. My goal is to provide the kind of unique and genuine personal care and attention that my clients will tell stories about.

I believe that good enough isn’t. I never stop trying to do it better. I constantly strive to "raise the bar.” I go above and beyond for all my clients.

I believe in honesty and trust. I work to build trust with my clients in each and every transaction and interaction. I recognize that honesty and trust form the bond that holds relationships together.

I believe in ongoing training and development of my skills. I see it as a necessary investment in my future in real estate and as a way of enabling myself to achieve highest level of professional service possible.

I believe my continued success depends on teamwork. I know that great achievements are only possible from helping and respecting each other (Agents, Brokers, Title Officers, Escrow Officer, Mortgage Professionals, Home Inspectors, Real Estate Appraisers, Termite Inspectors, Insurance Agents and others involved in making a real estate transaction possible) in all areas of real estate.

I believe in doing business in a professional and orderly manner. I take great pride in having good systems, standardized procedures and being organized.

I believe in being responsible to others and to myself. I do what I say I’m going to do, when I say I am going to do it. I believe in personal accountability and avoid blaming others when things don’t turn out as planned.

I SELL real estate, not just list it. I sell property at the best possible price, given market conditions. I never overprice properties in order to "buy" listings, nor do I represent buyers that are unrealistic about market conditions.

What do you believe in?

Brad Snyder
Sierra Vista Realty

Real Wishes Foundation by Southern Arizona Association of REALTORS

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:14:35 -0700

Topic: Real Wishes Foundation by Southern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Guest: Patti Miller from Tierra Antigua Realty

SOUTHEAST ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® - www.seazrealtor.com/
125 S. Second Street, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 - (520) 458-7802

04/30/2011 Today we are going to talk about the “Real Wishes Foundation”. Since the establishment of the Foundation and its Board we have worked hard to find ways, as a group of REALTORS, we can give back to our community.

100,000 Points on A/R, my Broker License and Sales Are Good!

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:51:23 -0700

WOW!! What a year 2010 is shaping up to be and it is only May. I have surpassed the 100,000 point level here on Active Rain, I have gotten my Broker license and sales are great. People ask me all the time how the real estate market is and I have to say it is subjective. What do I mean they ask..... I have Friends in the business who are not having as good of year. I know agents who are waiting tables and working in other jobs to make ends meet. I hear sellers that sound like selling their home will be as painful as a root canal. I am having more fun in real estate than ever before. Why? I refuse to buy into the "Doom and Gloom" on the six o'clock news. I know that everyday there are people who need my help. They have just gotten married, gotten a promotion at work, or maybe they are having a baby and need to upsize their home. These things happen no matter what the economy is at that moment. A real estate transaction like anything in life can be scary and if I can help one person navigate that sea and smile at the end of the journey..... I am successful.That is why I am a REALTOR. That is why I do what I do.

So when people ask me how the real estate market is... I will smile and say "it is Great!". See you at 200,000 points.

Brad Snyder
REALTOR/Associate Broker
Property Manager
Sierra Vista Realty

www.BradSnyder.com

Cochise County Arizona Sold Market Analysis

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:50:51 -0800

Sold Market Analysis

(Residential Listings)

February 2010

Another average month here in Sierra Vista. First time home buyers are still dominating the market and being in a military town.... VA loans are the loan of choice.

		No. of Listings	Dollar Volume	Average Price	Median Price	Average DOM
RESIDENTIAL
OTHER		4	$766,184	$191,546	$188,604	134
CONVENTIONAL		14	$2,559,983	$182,856	$180,415	136
FHA		5	$694,000	$138,800	$141,000	89
VA		32	$6,530,074	$204,065	$200,308	132
CASH		13	$1,378,500	$106,038	$69,000	96
OWNER CARRY 1st		2	$112,500	$56,250	$56,250	132
Analysis by Area
Benson		1	$242,000	$242,000	$242,000	212
Bisbee		2	$349,750	$174,875	$174,875	98
Cochise		1	$63,000	$63,000	$63,000	92
Douglas		2	$195,000	$97,500	$97,500	71
Elfrida		1	$32,000	$32,000	$32,000	99
Hereford		10	$1,703,225	$170,323	$168,113	184
Huachuca City		2	$271,000	$135,500	$135,500	99
McNeal		1	$41,000	$41,000	$41,000	116
Palominas		1	$350,000	$350,000	$350,000	364
Sierra Vista		46	$8,542,366	$185,704	$193,158	109
Tombstone		3	$251,900	$83,967	$83,000	117

	Totals	70	$12,041,241	$172,018	$178,000	123


Non Co-op Sales		20	$2,790,200	$139,510	$123,450	97


Co-op Sales		50	$9,251,041	$185,021	$183,163	134


All Sold Listings		70	$12,041,241	$172,018	$178,000	123

Is e-mail killing the Real Estate Agent?

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:27 -0800

Communication is and has been the key to building a great real estate client base or "sphere of influence". In the past few years technological innovation starting with e-mail, text messages, our websites, blackberry and many more innovations has made it easier than ever to stay connected to our clients 24-7 and I have not even mentioned blogging, facebook and twitter. It is easy to see all the advantages of instant and constant contact options.

My question is this..... has all the technology caused us to lose the true art of real communication. I have become and e-mail junky. It is quick, simple and you have a paper trail. I think I am however gaining a new appreciation for the phone call and yes.... face to face communication. It just has that personal touch. To add to this, there is a lot more emotion, from your voice, you can convey a lot of things that e-mail just will not do.

How important is it to find out how our clients prefer to communicate? Do we as agents just assume and use our preferred communication choice?

How important is to actually present offers in person?

Well Active Rainers.... is digital communication killing the real estate agent?

Brad Snyder
www.BradSnyder.com

Buy Used or Build New??

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:49:30 -0800

New home sales are still slow and financing new construction is tougher than it used to be.... however building your dream home is still an option. You can ask yourself a few questions that can help you decide which option is better for you.......

Building may be better if:

* You already own land or can buy an area at a suitable location within your budget.

* You have easy access to building materials.

* You know a good contractor who is trustworthy and capable of finishing your project on time and within your budget.

* You want a custom-designed home instead of a cookie cutter model.

* You want to save costs and are willing to take the extra effort that building a home entails in order to reduce your total expenditure.

* You’re not in a hurry for a new home.

Buying existing may be better if:

* You don’t want the hassles associated with the day-to-day operations of building a house.

* You don’t own land in neighbourhoods where you would prefer to live.

* You have the money for a substantial down payment now but are unsure if your cash flow is smooth enough to support building a home in an economy of constantly rising prices.

* There is a chance that you may have to stop construction because of financial or other reasons.

* You prefer to move in immediately.

* You’ve found a home that is satisfactory and convenient.

Whether you buy or build, you need to do your home work and speak with your lender before you make any decisions. Many buiders are slow and are offering great deals and insentives that may also making cheaper to build a new home than to buy a used one in many areas.

Happy home shopping.

Property Management Referral Fees??

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:31:23 -0800

I manage about 100 single family homes in Southern Arizona and have grown from about forty a year and a half ago. My goal a year and a half ago was to be at 200 in two years. I have made progress with word of mouth and online marketing however I am not gaining the ground I had hoped.

How are you growing your property management portfolio?

Do any of you offer agent referrals and do they work?

What advertising has brought you the best results?

Thanks for your ideas.

Brad Snyder
Sierra Vista Realty
www.BradSnyder.com

Happy New Year to all!

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:39:55 -0800

Another year comes to end and its time for the new year to dawn, bringing with it new aspirations, new resolutions and new hope..May the New Year bring you happiness, joy, good health, prosperity and a lot of luck.

Merry Christmas from Arizona

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:49:05 -0800

Merry Christmas!!
This is the holiday of all holidays. People anticipate the coming of the end
of the year because of all the fun and festivities that Christmas can bring.
Families reunite, enemies end feuds, friends create more memories. It’s
Christmas time. It’s the time to go out and enjoy the beautiful life God has
blessed us with.
--
Most Sincerely,

Brad Snyder, e-Pro
REALTOR/Property Manager
Sierra Vista Realty

Real Estate Warrior

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:49:59 -0700

Friends, Realtors, countrymen, lend me your ears.

The evil that inexperience and indifference does to our profession must end; the good is oft lost in their wake; so let the winds of change begin with the Real Estate Warrior.

The noble new agent of the future is ambitious: If it so, He will excel to greatness never before achieved, he will be an honorable agent; So much so that all honorable agents to come will speak of his greatness. His clients will say he was my friend, faithful and just to me.

He hath brought many happy buyers and sellers together by becoming a trusted advisor and all did see him as an expert and a good citizen while his adversaries feared is stern negotiating skills.

He sees no challenge too large….he understands the challenges of the future and can navigate the sea of change into real world advantages, he embraces change and cannot be deterred by resistance.

He will stand up after each challenge and challenge back with even more will. He will fight with every ounce of strength he can muster up inside to fight for his client and the American dream of home ownership.

Fear not, it’s not the end of the world for non warrior REALTORS but it may be the end for those who fail to adapt in a new world.

He will not be taken down by failure. He is a Real Estate Warrior.

I am a Real Estate Warrior...... Are you?

I want to wish everyone a happy Labor Day!

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:59:37 -0700

I want to wish everyone a happy Labor Day! I hope you’ve had the opportunity to spend some time with friends and family, away from the rush of work or the concerns of money, and really enjoy the important things in life.

Whether you're treating yourself to some fun with friends and family, or using your free time to do home projects, I hope you're capitalizing on this national holiday! I'll definitely be doing some cooking today and hopefully getting some long-overdue projects done. Cheers! Have a good one.

Brad Snyder
Realtor and Property Manager
Sierra Vista Realty
www.BradSnyder.com

Power of Positive Thinking and Attitude. Its what we need.

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:26:00 -0700

Power of Positive Thinking and Attitude..... A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action and that includes the economy. It’s about psychology! Yes, this economy is getting better, and the real estate market is improving, but not as quickly we all would like. But, because confidence is being restored, everything looks better. I believe in the power of positive thinking... and negative thinking as well. If your life is not what you want it to be, and you are thinking how bad the situation is will make you believe that there is no way out. Your inability to stop thinking and focusing on your current situation makes it look worse than it really is, stifles creativity and initiative, draws negative thinking and self pity, and increases the chances of making reality much worse. If you understand that money isn't the source of your happiness and that happiness comes from the amount of peace, love and joy you have in your life then you can still smile while you figure out how to find new opportunities for success in a changing real estate market. The bottom line can be summed up here pretty easily - Smile, tomorrow is a new day full of new opportunities.

Real Estate Teams for Property Managagement?

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:27:12 -0700

There are many blogs regarding Sales Teams and my question is for property managers. How do you create a Team for Property Management? What are the pitfalls? How many properties should you have before you create a team?

I took over our porperty management department a year ago with 40 properties and expanding it to almost 100. It is generating sales leads both from tenants and owners who are looking to add additional untis however the time involved in doing both sales and property management is challenging.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Brad Snyder
Realtor and Property Manager
Sierra Vista Realty
www.BradSnyder.com

Car Grahics? Good, Bad, or the Great Cheap Advertising

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:01:57 -0700

OK folks. There is a great devide here on the Rain about car graphics, magnets and wraps for advertising the real estate professional. I have sold two home off a set of $90 car magnets and when I picked up a spare truck to use for putting up signs and general real estate errands...... I broke down and added some graphics. This is not my primary vehicle and I do beleive it will generate some interest.

So..... give me your thoughts. Too much, not enough or aa bad idea??

Brad Snyder

Acceptance Speech for the "70,000 Point" Acheivement

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:11:13 -0700

Wow. I hit 70,000 points today and thought it was like winning an oscar and I needed to write an acceptance speach:

Brad Snyder's Acceptance Speech for the "70,000 Point" Acheivement:

Thank you! Oh! Thank you! I can hardly believe this! I feel so lucky! And this honor- it's so special! Oh, thank you again! I just want everyone to know that I never thought in my wildest hallucinations that I would reach 70,000 points (yeah I know many people are over 100,000 but don't rain on my parade), I never would have imagined that this could ever happen to me. And to the other super-amazing AR folks who have not reached this milestone, I want each of you to know how totally wonderful your fake smiles makes me feel right now!

You know when I first realized I topped this milestone, I just had to take a minute and laugh about how great my experiences have been. I guess it all just makes me feel kinda special. ActiveRain has given me an opprtunity to learn, share and grow as a real estate professional.

You know, there are so many little people to thank! First off though, I want to thank the World Wide Web for giving me an opportunity to reach outside my little town! Also, I want to thank ActiveRain, Google, Yahoo, Facebook and Twitter for contributing to my losing countless hours of sleep - I couldn't have done it without you!

All kidding aside.... ActiveRain has been a great tool and resource.

Thank you America, and good night!

Brad Snyder
www.BradSnyder.com

Economy and Housing Update for Cochise County

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:46:41 -0700

Topic: Economy and Housing Update for Cochise County
Guest: Robert Carreira Director, the Center for Economic Research

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Center for Economic Research - http://www.cochise.edu/deptsdirs/organizations/cer/
(520) 515-0500 or (800) 966-7943

07/04/2009 Today we are going to talk about the local economy and the housing market with Robert Carreira Director, the Center for Economic Research and find out what they do over at Cochise College.

Brad Snyder
Sierra Vista Real Estate
www.BradSnyder.com

Cochise County Land Facts and Information with Brad Snyder

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:42:55 -0700

Topic: Cochise County Land Facts and Information
Guest: Kate Hotz from Haymore Real Estate

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Haymore Real Estate – www.haymorerealestate.com
500 E Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 – (520) 458-2711

07/18/2009 Buying and selling land can be very different from buying a home. It normally requires the services of a real estate professional who has a extensive knowledge of the challenges that come with land sales. Today we are going to talk with Kate Hotz at Realtor with Haymore Real Estate and I will be making a special announcement toward the end of the show concerning Kate.

Brad Snyder
Sierra Vista Property Manager
www.BradSnyder.com

Desert landscaping facts on Open House Radio

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:40:33 -0700

Topic: Desert landscaping facts (Co-Host Kate Hotz)
Guest: Dave from Southwest Desert Images

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Southwest Desert Images - www.southwestdesert.com
4938 E Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-7002 - (520) 803-0063

07/25/09 warm weather is here and most of us have gone outside and realized our yards need work. Its easy to overlook your landscaping when you hang out inside, but now it’s time to get your yard in order.

Brad Snyder
Sierra Vista Realty
www.BradSnyder.com

Manuafactured Home Update - Open House Radio Podcast

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:38:02 -0700

Topic: Manuafactured Home Update
Guest: Chuck Pinbrook from Clayton Homes

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Clayton Homes- www.claytonhomes.com/
125 S Avenida Escuela, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-2964 - (520) 458-5400

08/01/09 Today we talk about what is happening in the manufactured home business and the new green movement in manufactured home building.

“Open House” is a radio show dedicated entirely to the subject of Sierra Vista and Cochise County real estate. My name is Brad Snyder and I'm a REALTOR and Property Manager at Sierra Vista Realty and I host the show. This program has been designed to bring you news and information you can use. Each week I will have guest experts including REALTORS, appraisers, remodelers, and many others talking about what they know best and answering your questions and concerns. My goal is to inspire, empower, and enlighten as we discuss issues that effect homeownership and yes….we will even talk about this weekends open houses.

The broadcast is designed to be a resource for anyone interested in selling, buying, or just protecting your investment in Sierra Vista and Cochise County. I hope to bring my unique experience and passion for Cochise County real estate to a community of listeners.

Interview with Arizona’s Real Estate Commissioner

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:27:40 -0700

It was an honor to have the new Commissioner for the Arizona Department of Real Estate as a guest on my weekly real estate radio show. If you are interested in what is happeneing here in Arizona click play below......

Topic: Interview with Arizona’s Real Estate Commissioner
Guest: Commissioner Judy Lowe

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Arizona Department of Real Estate - www.re.state.az.us/
400 W. Congress, Suite 523, Tucson, AZ 85701 - 520-628-6940

08/15/09 On May 14, 2009 Governor Jan Brewer appointed Judy Lowe Commissioner for the Arizona Department of Real Estate. It is honor today that Ms. Lowe accepted my invitation to join us on the show today and talk about what the department does and what she has accomplished in her first 10 weeks on the job.

Brad Snyder
Realtor and Property Manager
Sierra Vista Realty
www.BradSnyder.com

Action. Thoughts and Ideas mean nothing without Action

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:28:48 -0700

Action>>>

Back in my 20's I had grand ideas that I thought could change the world but those ideas never made the leap into action — and it was probably a good thing they stayed ideas. I’ve always been a “thinker” and it’s too bad I didn’t have a great mind. When I was in my 30's I began making the transition from thoughts to actions — or, rather, I began putting my thoughts into action —

But becoming is different than thinking about it. My wife taught me a lot about becoming the other. When I thought of leaving a 15 year career to go into real estate, I was terrified of failing and went into my theorizing phase, thinking it to death. She believed in me and said she knew I would succeed and with her support, I made the leap. I was always wondering - How does she make the tough decisions without ever seeming to over think it? She never sits around in an anxious state wondering what actions to take.

Becoming takes commitment. Until you commit and take actions the ideas are still theoretical. One reason a lot of agents in real estate are never successful is that they never become real estate agents, they merely have a license, and real estate is an add-on to hopefully generate a little extra money. Many of them plan to transition into it full-time once they are successful, but they get stuck in a catch-22 where they can’t commit until they see success and they can’t see success until they commit.

I couldn’t enjoy the joys of being a father until I became a father. I can’t reap the benefits of being a friend until I become a friend. We become many things during our life, mother, fathers, professionals, writers, friends, stamp-collectors, etc. but we never get there solely by thinking — we have to experience in action and become.

The key is commitment and action — throwing yourself into what you want to become, taking theory, putting it into practice and learning to the end from experience, always prepared to change and grow. Part-time real estate agents will not reap the benefits of the profession until they commit and take action. There is nothing wrong with being a part-time agent, if that is what you choose, but if you want to be a real estate professional, and KNOW real estate, and reap the rewards of the profession, then you’ll have to become one.— the proof is in the commitment and the action, the becoming.

I’ve made the commitment to succeed in real estate — I’m becoming. It’s the only way to KNOW, for me. I can listen to the experiences of others and learn some, but I’ll never know for myself until I do it. Common sense and reason go a long way, but what I’m talking about is much different of course — people have succeeded at real estate,— and the only way you or I can is to commit and do it. We’ll never KNOW until we do.

Real Wishes Foundation by Southern Arizona Association of REALTORS®

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:32:44 -0700

Real Wishes Foundation by Southern Arizona Association of REALTORS®

Topic: Real Wishes Foundation by Southern Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Guest: Patti Miller from Rio Verde Realty and Deb Deshae from Long Realty

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05/09/09 Today we are going to talk about the “Real Wishes Foundation” with Patti Miller from Rio Verde Realty and Deb Deshae from Long Realty from the board of Directors of the new foundation.

Bradley Snyder - Sierra Vista Rrealty

www.bradsnyder.com

The New Oakmont Subdivision by R.L. Workman Homes

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:30:12 -0700

The New Oakmont Subdivision by R.L. Workman Homes Podcast

Topic: The New Oakmont Subdivision by R.L. Workman Homes
Guest: Lindsay Arnold and Avi Trustman from Sunhaven Realty

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05/02/09 Aviva Trustman and Lindsay Arnold from Sun Haven Realty talk about the new Oakmont Subdivision.

Brad Snyder - Realtor, Property Manager in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista Realty
www.BradSnyder.com

Kings Ranch Estates.... a new equestrian conservation community PODCAST

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:27:32 -0700

Kings Ranch Estates.... a new equestrian conservation community PODCAST

Topic: Kings Ranch Estates.... a new equestrian conservation community
Guest: Linda Huffman and Joyce Audette from Realesate.com in Sierra Vista

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04/23/2009 The new enterprise, located east of the north-to-east bend in Highway 92, near the Coronado National Memorial, and is a “controlled development” in which a significant portion of every lot is designated as a conservation area. More than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails are envisioned for the area. The development is named for the nearby Kings Ranch Road.

Brad Snyder
Sierra Vista Homes For Rent

www.BradSnyder.com

Preparing your Heating and Cooling System for Summer PODCAST

Brad Snyder (Sierra Vista Realty) — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:24:45 -0700

Topic: Preparing your Heating and Cooling System for Summer
Guest: Derick from One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating Sierra Vista, AZ

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04/18/2009 Heating and cooling systems are some of the most important investments you'll ever make in your home. Whether you're buying a new house, renovating an old one or making an emergency purchase because "old faithful" finally conked out, there's a lot riding on the choices you make: Your comfort is at stake, but so is your wallet. So I thought we would talk about heating cooling this week.

Bradley Snyder
Sierra Vista Realty and Property Management
Sierra Vista Arizona