Who...err...What are your biggest time wasters? - 06/30/12 06:05 PM
DENNIS BURGESS WROTE THIS GREAT POST AND SHARED HIS TOP TWO TIME WASTERS.  I'LL ASK THE SAME: WHO/WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST TIME WASTERS?
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Via Dennis Burgess- Orlando's Best Property Manager and Realtor (Legends Realty):
Who What are your biggest time wasters?

Who What are your biggest time wasters?

Think about it, who what are some of your biggest time wasters these days?  Are they outside influences or inside ones?  Are they in your office or outside it?  And perhaps most important of all- is it you?
… (3 comments)

Bad Home Loan - Know the Signs! - 06/27/12 07:32 AM
Buying a home is possibly the most important and most expensive investment anyone will make.  But as a potential homeowner, one should be very cautious to stay away from greedy and deceitful lenders.  This kind of lenders is like wolves wearing sheep’s clothing.
So here are the signs of dishonest lenders to look out for.
They will sugar coat everything for them to be able to convince you.  They will try to persuade you to borrow more than what you actually need.  It’s like trying to convince you to bite a poisonous apple.  To avoid this, determine how much you really … (0 comments)

Richmond Real Estate: Fake House to Sell Your House - 06/26/12 06:46 AM
Shannon Milligan wrote this great post.  This will give you tips on how to avoid making a "Fake House".
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Via Shannon Milligan Henrico County Homes for Sale (Keller Williams Realty Richmond West):
Richmond Real Estate: Fake House to Sell Your House

The other day we were expecting company and our home was a mess. My husband and I were running around like crazy throwing things into closets, cleaning all visible surfaces as fast as we could, and made one room "off limits," otherwise known as our "Fake … (3 comments)

How to Prepare Your Sellers for Home Showing - 06/26/12 06:33 AM
A successful home showing depends on the preparation made by you and your seller.  In this kind of business, we need to prepare the seller, ask for their cooperation and let them understand how important home showing is.
 
Persuade the seller to keep the house in good showing condition.  Buyers appreciate houses that are clean. 
 
Real estate agents do try to make it on time together with their buyers. But sometimes delay occurs.  Buyers might arrive late for their appointment for a lot of reasons.  Hopefully, your sellers are away from the residence in expectation of the viewing.  … (1 comments)

Buying a New Home - 06/21/12 05:56 AM
 
Have you ever considered the comparative value of new homes versus previously existing ones?
 
Here are the benefits of buying a new home:
 
 
 
Less Maintenance – New homes have an immaculate look.  It also requires less cleaning and repairs.  The materials used are new and up-to-date.
 
 
 
Amenities – You will have enough room for amenities.  You can have your swimming pool, a garden, or a sauna.  And the good news is that your expenses will be lower when all of these are included into your building plans.
 
 
 
Landscaping – If … (1 comments)

Real Estate Mistakes! - 06/20/12 09:57 AM
 
Here are my top 5 lists of biggest mistakes in Real Estate.  
5.      Buying a Home because the Decorations are Beautiful!  
You are buying a home, not the decorations or anything inside the house.  Look at the structure of the house, the floor plan and square footage.  Also consider the dimensions of the house and check how that’s going to work with your belongings.  
4.      Waiting for the Right Weather.  
    You don’t need to wait for the right weather to put your house on the market.      No matter what the season is, there are a … (1 comments)

Top 10 No-no's for Real Estate Listing Descriptions - 06/18/12 08:18 AM
This article posted by Stephen Howell is very helpful in making Listing Descriptions better.  I'm sure some of these no-no's are familiar with you. 
 
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Via Stephen Howell, Annapolis Maryland Real Estate Agent (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage):
Top 10 No-no's for Real Estate Listing Descriptions
Ann Brenoff's post "Home Listings: 10 Terms That Can Kill a Sale" on AOL this morning (August 9th 2011) shocked me into rethinking a few recent MLS descriptions.  In our MLS (www.MRIS.com) we're allowed only 400 characters to describe a home.  … (4 comments)

How To Refuse A Client - 06/18/12 07:34 AM
There are numerous reasons why one would refuse a client; don’t have enough time, conflicts, moral principles, small pay.
 
So here are the things that you should do to refuse a client.
 
When turning down a client, you should always try to be respectful and to the point.  Sometimes a simple and straight statement is enough.  If this client is a good one, you can refer him to other trusted source.
 
Be honest.  Tell them the real reason why you can’t work with him.   And prepare yourself for any counteroffers the client will say if you refuse.
 
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How to Deal with Aggressive Clients - 06/14/12 11:05 AM
 
It is really hard and challenging to handle clients that are very pushy.  These people try to threaten you and make unreasonable demands.   But there are ways to handle them properly.
 
 
 
- If a client threatens you, don’t try to either threaten back or make aggressive actions.  Instead, try to offer trade-offs and other options.
 
- Try to remain as well-mannered as possible.  Acknowledge their concerns calmly and professionally.
 
- In case you have done wrong, recognize it and show the client how you will make amends in return.  Let him feel that he … (4 comments)

Don't Let Your Anger Controls You! - 06/12/12 10:11 PM
 A lot of people have problems controlling their anger.  Being angry is normal, a human emotion.   But anger can be destructive if you do not know how to control or deal with it.  And it can cause you a lot of problems - in your workplace, at home, or in your personal relationships. Being angry is not a problem; it is what you do with it that matters.
 
So here are the tips on how to control your anger – before it controls you.
 
 
 
YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE
 
There are times that you can't … (4 comments)

Tips to Live a Stress-Free Life! - 06/12/12 07:51 AM
We know that in today's world, we have to deal with stress.  It can be family related, career related, work related and relationship related.  But no matter what, we should stay happy and optimistic.  This attitude will surely make us feel better and do wonders in whatever situations we will be.
So here are the tips to live a stress-free life:
GET ENOUGH REST! - Yes! Find time to rest.  When we are rested, we feel calmer and better to be able to deal with problems that arise.  Rest is not laziness.  It is just a simple way to put breaks … (1 comments)

Things Life Is Too Short To Tolerate - 06/11/12 06:11 AM
 
 
You have a choice. Choose positive, smiling, laughing. Life is too short for the alternative. - Joanne Bishop

People who bring you down. – Relationships should help you, not hurt you.  Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven and likeminded.
A work environment or career field you hate. – Don’t settle on the first or second career field you dabble in.  Keep searching.  Eventually you will find work you love to do.  If you catch yourself working hard and loving every minute of it, don’t stop.  You’re on to something big.  Because hard work ain’t hard … (3 comments)

Are You Serious?! - 06/10/12 05:47 AM
I found this funny (absurd?) pictures of real estate agents and can't help but to share it here.  Hope you'll enjoy too!
 
I think this one is joking...right?

A VERY hard working guy! He never sleeps! Rod Stewart is that you?

Very Creative!

Hey..We are not assuming anything..right?

And now!..The power of real estate signs finally discovered!


 
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Real Estate Humor! - 06/09/12 06:00 PM

Ask For Raise
"I have to have a raise in my commission," the agent said to his manager. "There are three other companies after me." "Is that so?" asked the manager. "What other companies are after you?" "The electric company, the telephone company, and the gas company."
Commission Check
An agent who was being paid by the week approached his office manager and held up his last paycheck. 'This is two hundred dollars less than we agreed on,' he said. 'I know,' the manager said. 'But last week I overpaid you two hundred dollars, and you never complained.' 'Well, I … (4 comments)

Wrong Flower! - 06/06/12 07:25 AM
 
I found this funny short story and can't help but to share it here.  I hope it will make your day too.

 
 
 
A client bought a new home and the broker wanted to send flowers for the occasion. They arrived at the home and the owner read the card; it said "Rest in Peace". The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the florist said. "Sir, I'm really sorry for the mistake, but rather than getting angry you should … (3 comments)

Funny Listings! - 06/04/12 04:50 AM
Try and work for it!

This is your private travel dreams in your personal throne!
I don't think this is boring!

You must be alive,alert and enthusiastic before you can even head downstairs.

In a hurry? No problem!

It's a special feature!

 
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