agent: RE/MAX - Video Testimonial - 03/19/08 12:36 PM
You hear all the time about RE/MAX from Agents. You might hear things like "Above the Crowd" or "Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results" Today I want to share a testimonial from a RE/MAX client. Click on this link or the balloon to see the video:
TESTIMONIAL
If you are looking at homes, land or an estate in the Charlottesville area your first step is to visit my Charlottesville Real Estate website (where all listed properties are available). For detailed information contact Charles McDonald at 434-981-1585 or email at Charles@MyCharlottesvilleAGENT.com I look forward to our tour!
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agent: Why I am a BUYER'S AGENT!!! - 01/22/08 09:17 AM
Why I am a BUYER'S AGENT!!!
My passion is to help Buyers in the Charlottesville Real Estate market find the perfect Home, Land, Farm or Estate. I feel there is a "Conflict of Interest" when a Real Estate Agent tries to represent both the Buyer and the Seller in a transaction.
As a Buyers Agent, your interests are foremost on my mind. There is no conflict of interest when you work with me!
I can show and help you purchase any home listed for sale (not just my listings)!!!
It is rare that an agent can represent the seller and buyer without a … (23 comments)
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agent: Albemarle - Schools host Tele-meeting!!! - 01/12/08 11:47 AM
I am extremely excited to hear that our school board is embracing technology to reach out to the public!
It becomes a battle sometimes to get people involved in the running of schools and here is a way for us to participate in the comfort of our own homes.
Here is the announcement: School Board to Host First Tele-Town Hall Jan. 16 on Budget:
The Albemarle County School Board will host its first Tele-Town Hall on Wed., January 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. The Tele-Town Hall will focus on the School Division budget development process for the 2008-09 school year.
Albemarle County parents and community … (8 comments)
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agent: Switching Agents or Cloning Agents? - 01/11/08 09:33 AM
(A must read for Sellers)
A Seller of a property has their home on the market and it is going to expire with Listing Agent 1. Well Agent 1 did a fine job of marketing the home including adding several fine pictures to our MLS (Note: the reason for the non-sale is not the point of this post).
Well the home did not sell and the Home owner decided not to relist with Agent 1 but decided to try a new Agent in another firm (Listing Agent 2).
When Listing Agent 2 put the home in the MLS they used (cloned) the photos that … (168 comments)
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agent: RE/MAX - now I am speechless... - 01/06/08 08:44 AM
Since I joined RE/MAX Assured Properties last week (yes, last week) I have gotten so many calls, emails and even a nice hand written note congratulating me on the move and wishing me great success.
I am overwhelmed at the flood of compliments about RE/MAX and specifically the office I choose to work with. There is an obvious love for this organization that I was not aware of when I was working with a different company.
I wanted to share one email that was sent to me (I have not put the agents name in as I do not want to embarrass … (39 comments)
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agent: Albemarle - Schools - 01/04/08 03:51 PM
Schools:
It is so important for us all to keep up to date on School Board issues and attending the meetings is the best way to get "first hand" knoledge about what is going on in our public schools.
The next School Board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2008 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lane Auditorium of the County Office Building, McIntire Road.
Click here to visit the Schools website...
Attending these meetings may not sound like a lot of fun but the rewards are worth it. Consider attending and spread the word!
Hope to see you there!
Your Agent in … (9 comments)
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agent: 2007 was a very good year! - 12/26/07 08:32 AM
With the end of 2007 so close I feel the need to reflect a little and look forward too. 2007 was a very good year in Real Estate. Sure our market pulled back a little but that was necessary. For our little corner of the world know as Charlottesville, Virginia the market has actually been correcting for about 6 months.
After the run we had, it was expected. We now need to work off some inventory and home sellers need to be realistic on the pricing of theirs homes (or take them off the market). The prices of a year ago will … (43 comments)
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agent: Can an AGENT sell anywhere in the State? - 12/19/07 04:38 PM
The answer is YES, But should they?
To me the correct answer is that an agent should sell where they are the expert.
I am licenced to Sell Real Estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia but that does not mean, I will sell homes anywhere in Virginia.
I will only sell homes in my area and specifically where I am an expert.
I recently had a conversation with a prospect (who had been looking and working with an agent from a different area, about 3 hours from Charlottesville) who asked me to help them look at some homes in my area. … (99 comments)
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agent: Your Vehicle says a lot about your Business! - 11/28/07 10:43 AM
The vehicle that you drive does say a lot about you and your business.
I live in Charlottesville Virginia and I sell Homes, Land, Farms and Estates!
I drive a Truck and that puts out a certain image. Most people are very comfortable with a Truck that has a Crew Cab. Not to mention that when showing Land I often am in 4WD and driving properties.
When you see me driving down the road you can very quickly see that I am in Real Estate. There are several clues!
First of all, I do have a REALTOR® Licence Plate.
At the bottom it advertises that … (85 comments)
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agent: Be The FACE in a CROWD! - 11/26/07 01:25 PM
I work for a large firm of over 300 agents in the Charlottesville Area and every quarter the give an award to the top producers. The main thing is that they put the following ad in a major publication.
Below are the 25 agents that they picked and "yours truly" is one of them. Take a look at these photos and you will see some cute girls, glamour shots, studio pictures, one guy holding a piece of wood and a few that need updating. One of these stands out among them all, can you guess who and why????
Well all of these agents are … (43 comments)
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agent: Another Day - Another Client! - 10/30/07 10:22 AM
I am working with a new client who is starting their search in one of my favorite areas,
Keswick Estates!
This is a beautiful neighborhood with grand homes and views!
This area is not only beautiful with it's rolling landscapes and country club but it also has a wonderful Golf Course! I am always amazed at how fee golfers are on this course when I drive by!
It is one of the few gated communities in the Charlottesville Area which only keeps out the Sunday drivers. I think that is the only real reason … (26 comments)
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agent: KID's BATH (Before and After) Removed Wall - 10/11/07 06:29 PM
This Bathroom was remodeled by our TILE and GRANITE contractor in Charlottesville.
BEFORE - Note the counter, sinks and the wall on the left of the sink.
Our contractor removed the Wall and extra door.
AFTER- Our contractor installed a new granite countertop, 2 new sinks and a new tub.
They topped if all off with tile to the ceiling and around the walls; And then they tiled the floor on the diagonal!Notice how open the bath is by removing the wall!
I Love Granite!!!
Total cost of the project : $3,500.00!
I highly recommend our tile and granite contractor to my clients. Feel … (38 comments)
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agent: PARADE of HOMES - Charlottesville, Virginia! - 09/30/07 01:37 PM
PARADE of HOMES - Charlottesville, Virginia!
The 2007 Parade of Homes kicks off on Oct 6 & 7 and Oct 13 & 14
Every year our local builders step up to the plate and show off their fine homes!
If you are in the market to buy a new home or just thinking about it, these two weekend are a must see. You can pick homes by price range, location or type of homes, whatever works for you.
To be brutally honest, my wife and I go to these tours to get remodeling ideas!!! Learn from the best and … (3 comments)
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agent: LISTING AGENT - What are you thinking??? - 09/30/07 10:53 AM
When we work with our clients (both as Listing Agents and as Buyers Agents) we work in the best interest of our clients.... AGREED? (If you do not agree, do not read any further)
I recently saw where a Listing Agent put the following comment into our MLS:
"Agents: NOW OFFERING A 10K AGENT BONUS with your broker's permission!!!"
As a LISTING AGENT, you need to look out for your sellers best interests. Is it truly in the sellers best interest to offer the buyers agent an additional $10,000.00 for doing their job? Might it not … (43 comments)
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agent: Why is my Agent so Vague? - 09/09/07 08:36 AM
Schools - It may sound vague when an agent talks about schools but Buyer and Listing agents can not "steer" a client to or from a school.
Crime - I hear it all the time, how is the crime in this area. Again an agent will be vague and refer you to a website or the police dept.
Race and Religion - Who lives in this neighborhood. This is a biggie. Think about this for a minute, agents can not give you a cross reference of nationalities or religion in an area. We can not even tell you if there are … (129 comments)
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agent: Why Charlottesville? - 09/06/07 07:47 PM
WHY CHARLOTTESVILLE?
Charlottesville Virginia is located just east of the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia. With incredible mountain views, about 45 minutes to skiing in Wintergreen and just a few hours to the eastern seaboard.
We are located where Thomas Jefferson decided to build his home, Monticello, a must see when touring Charlottesville. The University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by Jefferson is in the heart of Charlottesville. Ex-presidents, Madison and Monroe also made their homes nearby.
The city of Charlottesville has a population of approximately 40 thousand which is why we have the feel of a small town. However, we … (6 comments)
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agent: Charlottesville Famous Residents! (a little humor) - 09/02/07 08:54 AM
Charlottesville Famous Residents!
The history of the Charlottesville area will amaze you. Several presidents called this home. Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark, birth place is about a mile from my home. Of course, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark from here to the West! Charlottesville has had several famous residents (see below) add to this list, Dave Mathews Band, Sissy Spacek and Jessica Lange. The author, John Grisham calls Charlottesville home and most Virginia football fans would recognize Howie Long who lives in the wonderful Ivy area of Charlottesville VA. USA Today says "Mr. Jefferson would be proud".
Some of Charlottesville … (16 comments)
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agent: withholding RENT? - 07/13/07 04:58 PM
Fellow Agents and Brokers
I am taking a class at our local MLS and we had an interesting discussion. It is in regards to whether it is legal for a tenant to withhold "rent" if there are repairs to be made on a property.
Apparently it is illegal in some states and standard practice in other states.
Please respond from your state either YES or NO if it allowed.
Best regards
Charles
Licensed to sell Real Estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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