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Finding a new niche! - 08/14/06 01:02 PM
Well, as time goes on it is becoming more obvious that the mortgage industry is becoming more online and one place based! The mortgage industry are beginning to offer all service at a one stop pop! Which is great! I love it, it helps the clients to be able to go to one place and be able to complete a entire transaction and save time and money! After all, this is what it is all about. The clients! They are getting ready to offer a one stop shopping for their real estate industry clientele! Offering property assessments, flood, title, closing … (2 comments)
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Save on REPAIRS! - 08/14/06 12:30 PM
You will find this information very helpful whether you are a home owner or thinking about buying one! Researchers at Freddie Mac have put together a list for us of life expectancies of various home systems and major appliances and published it on The Old House Web at http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/detailed/267.shtml This will help to give you time to save towards replacements or repairs that can be costly! On the list they have provided, heating and air-conditioning, downspouts and gutters, plumbing, appliances, roofs, ect......
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Check your credit frequently! - 08/10/06 12:49 PM
I recently had a credit report done and found all kinds of transactions that do not belong to me! They are now in dispute with the credit agencies! I just want to make sure that each of you check your credit periodically! In this day and age of identity theft, on top of human error it is important to check frequently! I had no idea those things were on mine and as time passed they were rapidly eating away at my score! The worst thing is that they are not my transactions! Never thought I would be one suffering from … (0 comments)
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The perfect business - 08/10/06 12:12 PM
A new revolutionary pay - out plan that's based on a system that national recognized wealth eduacator, Mr. Robert Kiyoski calls, "The Perfect Business!" This business opportunity offers three incredible benefits: 1. A full 100% commission! Regardless of your experience. (DRE license a plus, but not required) 2. An extra $3,000, $10,000, $20,000 plus of passive income to you monthly! OWN THE RARE LUXURY OF TIME! 3. Weekly hot leads, deep training, caring mentoring!
Sounds to good to be true? That's understandable, so risk nothing and find out for yourself. It's simple, there's … (1 comments)
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How do you advertise! - 08/09/06 11:23 AM
I was reading a article recently that caught my attention pretty quickly! After all, I cant pass up an opportunity to learn more about how to increase my business right? Ok , so the article talked about different advertising techniques! There is PUSH and there is PULL! I was really confused by the terms but I will explain it all in a minute! First I want to tell a story to help better understand the meanings of these terms using examples!
The article went on about taking a trip to another state or country! You are ready to hit … (0 comments)
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Marketing with mail! - 08/09/06 10:45 AM
We all do it! Write up a this really great sales letter to send out to our leads or cold mailing! And we all have the same question. How do I improve the response to my direct mail? There are so many ways to improve response and most of them you already know! Improve the copy, improve the call to action, offer something with no risk, personalize the message, improve the mailing list, and sequenced mailing! What the heck is sequenced mailing your asking? Well, that is where you will send the same letter, or mail piece to the … (2 comments)
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How do homebuyers choose their Mortgage Lender? - 08/08/06 03:47 PM
How do home buyers choose their Mortgage Lender? Interesting question. And the answer will surprise you! But before I give you the answer, what do you think the main reason people choose a mortgage lender? Come on, think a little! My top three reasons are lowest rate/fees, referred, and advertising! What are your top three?
In April 2003, The national Association of Realtors mailed out an eight-page questionnaire to 35,000 recent home buyers. The survey resulted in 2,703 usable responses with an adjusted response rate of 7.7 percent. Customers names and addresses were obtained from Experian, a firm that … (0 comments)
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The fastest way to generate leads when just starting! - 08/08/06 03:14 PM
I found that the fastest way to generate leads when starting out is the close circle method! If you take a list of everyone you know! I mean everyone, pretend it is a list for your wedding if need be! Think hard and deep, you know more people then you think you do! Now make this list and gather their contact info! You can use phone books, directories, google, ect.... There is a way to find everyone!
Ok, now that you have the information, go ahead and make sure to send them all a letter, either by mail, email, … (3 comments)
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Don't over whelm your clients with to many options! - 08/08/06 03:02 PM
Well all like to offer our clients 100's of different loans, which is great! How ever the more you offer them and the more overwhelmed they become the more likely they will do nothing! You are the professional, so be that and guide them! Listen to what they want and utilize it to give it to them! Take the information that you got from them and you find the best loans for them! That way you can then offer them three loans to choose from but they still utilized your 100 loan options! It will also help you grow stronger … (2 comments)
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Mortage Leads - 08/07/06 01:56 PM
Join an association. People join associations for three reasons: 1-social, they want to build or maintain friendships and influence that may have taken years to build. 2-Promotional, they want to offer their own products or services to others in a cost effective and positive way. 3-Educational, they want to see what their competition is up to, and find out about the latest developments within their industry. Grown your network and your database by joining groups of already established people. By socializing with people who have something in common with, it makes it easier to generate business. People like to do … (0 comments)
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Sales might be leveling out! - 08/07/06 01:12 PM
The opinion stated in this blog is based on the opinions of the National Association of Realtors. A leading indicator of existing-home sales edged up 0.4% in June, and it could be a sign that sales are leveling off after a 10% decline since last summer. The NAR's pending sales index rose from 113.5 in May to 113.9 in June. It was the second consecutive monthly increase in the index, which is off 9.6% from the level recorded in June 2005. NAR cheif economist David Lereah said that sales are stabilizing or leveling off. He also said the index adn other … (0 comments)
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Rates Fall Again - 08/07/06 12:55 PM
I recently was reading a article on recent survey done and found some really interesting information I think you all would like to know about! The following information is based on a survey conducted by Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey! The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell from 6.72% to 6.63% over the seven-day period ended Aug.3. The average 15-year fixed mortgage rae fell from 6.34% to 6.27%, the average rate for five-year Treasury - indexed hybrid adjustable rate mortgages declined from 6.35% to 6.27%, and the average rate for one-year Treasury-indexed ARMs decreased from 5.78% to 5.69%. Fees and … (0 comments)
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Need a appraisal? - 08/06/06 01:53 PM
Al Lansdale is a appraiser that covers all of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, and Riverside counties. His compan is a new approach to making your life a little more stress free. He provides a solid appraisal report the first time around, saving you time from the lender reviews adn conditions. He likes to work with friendly people, so he is always revising his list of clients. He tries to provide very personal service to his clients by remaining available for contact at any time! orders can be placed easily online at www.fastbreakappraisal.com , which are in turn sent directly to him … (0 comments)
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Need your clients credit score raised? - 08/06/06 01:29 PM
The Credit Experts can help! 2333 N Broadway Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA. 92706 Phone#(877)877-4590, Mobile#(714)743-0232, Fax#(412)809-1416 What they do...... The credit Experts offers credit investigation, verification and mediation services for mortgage companies and other real estate agencies. UNLIKE CREDIT REPAIR, their services have been designed to streamline the loan process. They have broken down and understand the factors that make up the credit scoring matrix, and provide clients with our expertise to investigate and verify disputable accounts appearing on client's independently issued credit report. How they do it.........All consultations with you and … (1 comments)
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Resources from Sharie MacDougal - 08/06/06 12:49 PM
If you are moving soon, you will need to change your address. You can now do this quickly and easily online through the USPS website. Visit http://moversguide.usps.com/?referral=USPS. Also, you may be planning on some home improvements. Planning on doing it yourself? Check this site for assistance with all of your repairs adn improvements - http://www.doityourself.com/ Don't forget that when you move you will probably have a lot of clothes an dother items that you will be giving away. You can visit http://locator.goodwill.org to find your nearest Goodwill Donation Center. If … (1 comments)
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Congrats! - 08/05/06 07:07 PM
I want to congratulate each and every one of you! More importantly at this time would like to congratulate those of you who just accepted my invite to join us here at active rain real estate network! You have just made a really bold move and it will help your career drastically! The people you will meet in this net work are not just your everyday real estate agents and loan consultants! We are all professionals and are proud to be part of such a great network! We you will meet so many new people here and build a strong business … (4 comments)
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Glad to meet all of you! - 08/05/06 06:24 PM
I just want to take this time and say that I am very glad to meet each and every one of you! Here at active rain is a great way to meet new people in your industry as well as build business realationships! It is important to all of us for the sucess of our businessess to both grow and prosper! The thing I must say I like the most is the fact that I can exchange business nitches with fellow loan officers, and realtors! I see how much we are all growing daily and to see those who put forth … (3 comments)
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Short lecture! - 08/05/06 06:12 PM
I am excited to meet every one here at active rain! I have found this network to be a really great way to build my netowrk adn to meet great and interesting new eople! Not to mention to meet people who are in the same industry as I am! Which all on it's own is a blessing! I love to share ideas and nitches! I am always open to helping out a fellow loan officer in a time of need! We have all been there! The way I see it is that there is enough business to go around for all … (1 comments)
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Brooks Brown
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