buyers: Buyers... sorry that offer is pending .... so one buyer wants to go out EVERYDAY - 11/07/09 08:25 PM
And the buyer says ..... can we go out looking EVERYDAY???
The market is so confusing right now that it is almost that you have to take the buyers out to view properties at least 2 times a week! The properties are not staying on the market long, the offers are … (8 comments)
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buyers: Buyer's Choice .... another improvement in the REO world! - 11/07/09 04:29 PM
Finally! Buyers have the choice of using a local escrow office to handle the transaction, thanks to the California Assembly Bill 957 - "The Buyers Choice Act". This bill was signed on October 12, 2009 and is now a law in the state of California (only).
I believe we will need … (3 comments)
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buyers: All Buyers.... now is the time to make a move! - 11/07/09 04:28 PM
Did you know?
K12 Teachers, School Employees, Educators, Members of State Public Employee Pension System, Judges Pension System and Legislators Pension System are eligible for down payment assistance for the purchase of a new home.
And now with the Tax Credit getting the extension approved as well enhanced credit for all … (1 comments)
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buyers: Halloween or Not.... They can still "Haunt" you later! - 10/30/09 08:06 AM
Just some quick reminders that there are few basic behaviors that us agents need to continue to do - no matter what the situation is. In real estate... Haunting time is not just at Halloween if you get too loose with your procedures.
Buyer Repair Bills - Remember Buyers are quick … (0 comments)
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buyers: Buyer: Serious... but undecisive ! - 10/20/09 07:38 AM
Ok we're told you about the buyers that may not be serious about buying! But what about the buyer that cannot make up their mind to put in an offer on a property that they like? What about the buyer that seem to like to have you drive them around, look … (1 comments)
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buyers: So anyway... the agent sat down at the Seller's table ... and wrote her buyer's offer! - 10/20/09 07:04 AM
That is right! Right in front of other agents, the seller and of course the other potential buyers -- right there at the open house! Let me tell you the story and you tell me if you feel this is a good tactic or just bad ethics.
Seller agreed to hold … (8 comments)
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buyers: Buyers: are they serious or just curious? or Serious Buyers vs Time Wasters... and how do you tell the difference? - 10/19/09 04:37 PM
In order to work with buyers, I believe that it is wise to decide right upfront that there is a strong possibility that you are not a mind reader and cannot figure out when a buyer is really serious about buyer now, later or never. Sometimes it appears the person you … (2 comments)
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buyers: Tell it like it is! Short Sale --does not always mean SHORT! or is 60+ days plus SHORT? - 08/22/09 08:29 PM
This is for buyer agents - please tell your buyers how short sale are. Ask them if they have the time to wait on the bank to decide if they are going to either approve, counter or deny a short sale request. If they tell you they are looking for something … (3 comments)
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buyers: The impact of Waiting/Procrastinating.... or Keep your eyes on the Target? .... Sales Prices vs Interest Rates - 06/10/09 10:41 PM
The market is not balanced right now, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind if you are a buyer that is waiting on yet more of a price decrease. While you may see a small drop in prices for a little longer, keep your eye on the … (1 comments)
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buyers: First to show up to view the property.... but will they buy? - 05/18/09 08:15 AM
I have noticed the very first viewers that will show up at the property --- before it is cleaned up and listed - are the:
Looky-loos (not serious buyers but will waste a lot of your time) -- I tell them I am not just cleaning it up and it is … (2 comments)
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buyers: Study & follow the demand.... - 05/06/09 12:45 PM
Is it smart to aim your goals high in this market? Well some would say you always aim high!
For the sake of this post, lets be real. Aiming too high, can hurt your business! We're talking about real estate, in this market and with foreclosures being the leader in properties … (2 comments)
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buyers: New Uniform for Fannie & Freddie (for Appraisals)..... who will benefit - and at what impact? - 05/01/09 12:01 AM
Happy May 1st .... what changes do we know about for this month?
Effective May 1st - Fannie & Freddie will go uniform on the appraisal process for CONVENTIONAL LOANS. This change affects only the conventional loan transactions. It appears to me that this is a way to push borrowers/buyers into … (0 comments)
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buyers: Let's take a Train Ride!.... On How to buy REO properties (Part II) - Finding the right property - 02/27/08 11:10 AM
OK so I promised a train ride. I always try to keep my words... so lets move on to Part II on my REO training.
We now have our list of great opportunities for our buyer.We have advised our buyer of what are the standard requirements for bank owned propertiesWe have … (1 comments)
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buyers: Buyers Wanted - Get your piece of the pie! - 01/06/08 12:00 AM
Buyers I wanted to share some information with you that will help you in your home search. I know when the new year comes we all make promises and plans of what we will do this coming year. I am not big on resolutions only because come February I have let … (4 comments)
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buyers: Ooh wee! I remember the First Time........ - 12/29/07 02:11 AM
Keep it clean... This is about the The first time homebuyer!
Can you remember back to when and what things you did that will always be great memories to you because they were .....the FIRST TIMER? The same excitement can be found with being the First Time Home Buyer ... (well... almost … (8 comments)
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buyers: Buyers do not ....out negotiate yourself! - 12/27/07 03:07 AM
Buyers do not out negotiate yourself! Don't get greedy. Don't pay more for a home because of a "small" incentive that you can get yourself later. Go for the bucks that you can save.
When you are out there looking at homes in the San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Alameda, Contra Costa counties … (16 comments)
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buyers: Simply..Get a move on ! - 10/30/07 11:34 PM
Here are the steps from getting ready to buy all the way to closing......
so Buyers get a move on and get yourself a new home.
Step 1: Spiff up your credit
Step 2: Start saving for a down payment and closing costs
Step 3: Calculate how much house you can afford
Step 4: Shop … (3 comments)
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buyers: "I Love My Profession Because..." In a word... Fulfilment! - 10/28/07 07:17 PM
I am writing this because it comes with no strings, and it was a request of a great blogger friend of mine Mike Mueller.... I love that he asked me to write and just don't even think about it, just write and write about the good things because the bad ones … (4 comments)
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buyers: Hints for Home Buyers! - 10/12/07 02:52 PM
Homebuyers buy a "house" and immediately want to make it "their home". Here's a couple of tips to help in that process.
1. Make a list of EVERYTHING you would like to change about the house to make it more appealing to the buyers.
2. Prioritize all of the items. Most important … (8 comments)
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buyers: Buyers: Opportunity calls! Got your bat? - 10/02/07 11:54 AM
Come on buyers step up to bat!
Mortgage rates slowly rising -- opportunity calls: Mortgage rates are slowly rising, as predicted by analysts. As of October 1, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.42 percent with 0.5 points (fees), according to Freddie Mac, a major government-sponsored buyer of existing home … (10 comments)
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