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Has anyone noticed the mortgage brokers can make deal problematic? - 09/29/06 09:56 AM
This is the third time in three months we almost lost a deal due to a mortgage broker. We did everything we sere supposed to do. The broker left things to the last minute and then at the last minute says that there was a problem the buyer didn’t qualify. I … (4 comments)

Can you make money in this market? - 09/28/06 08:21 AM
You bet you can. Just stick to the basics. Do what has always worked just do more of it. I find that when business gets slow I just need to double my marketing, stay focused, don't get distracted about the down turn and set big goals and don't stop until I … (1 comments)

What is the prupose of this blog? An Open Question - 09/28/06 08:14 AM
I see some people put on usefull informaiton about links for things and other resources. I have tried to put good information for the public. What are the other benifits of having a blog here on Active rain. How does it thep you and what does it inform you about. … (3 comments)

What it means to work with a team - 09/27/06 01:24 PM
We have a team of over 15 team members to serve you. We have Listing Specialists who work to sell your home, we have 6 Buyers Specialist who help you find a home. We even guarantee you will like it. See the prior blog post. We have a marketing department of … (0 comments)

Our Guarantee to buyers. - 09/27/06 01:14 PM
Our Guarantee
NO RISK GUARANTEE
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What it means to be a Realtor? - 09/27/06 01:10 PM
It takes patience, determination, great problem solving skills, the heart of a saint. It great people skills, a desire to help people, and the ability to handle defeat and rejection. It takes a big smile,  a kind word and the desire to make a difference in the lives of those you … (1 comments)

Thought for the day - 09/26/06 01:23 PM
I think that realtors should take better care of themselves. First no more 7 day weeks. Five to six tops. Second you need to get a massage at least once a week to get rid of stress. You can call my Massage therapist at 954-401-0405 Tell Michelle that Christine Adler sent you.  Third … (2 comments)

How homes sell - 09/26/06 01:17 PM
In 2005 Homes were purchased in the following channels:
Through an Agent/Broker 77% Through a Builder 12% Through a For Sale By Owner 9%In 2005 the Average Sales Price of a home sold through:
Broker/Agent - $230,000 For Sale By Owner - $198,200 Difference - $31,800 or 14%.What do you think? Who has … (0 comments)

For Sale by Owners why you need a REALTOR!!! - 09/26/06 01:11 PM
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Great Templates - 09/25/06 10:56 AM
You can go to the Mocrosoft web site and get great business and other templates good for Microsoft office. In the Business and Legal area they even have some just for relators. Take a look. If anyone else has any good template or free software sites please add it here in … (3 comments)

88 Possible Types Of Turbulence Or Stunts We Could Encounter… - 09/25/06 10:42 AM
Buying a home is like taking an airline flight across the country. then you start on your trip, you have no idea how the trip will go. Neither does the pilot. You could run into 88 different types of turbulence, or other passengers on the trip could pull stunts on you. … (0 comments)

Does RE/MAX help your home sell? - 09/25/06 10:23 AM
In a way it does. RE/MAX encourages you to treat your career like your business. What that means is that even though they don’t do the advertising for you they encourage you to do more then anyone else so that you can grow your business. I think that RE/MAX givers you … (2 comments)

Can the weather make a difference? - 09/24/06 02:49 PM
I think that the last year of bad storms has affected the Florida real estate market. We deal with a lot of out of town buyers. From Europe, South America and from up North. Did I mention the New York area. Well a lot are of them are telling us that … (0 comments)

Help Needed. - 09/24/06 12:44 PM
We need buyers agents. They must have at least one year experiene and know that you have to work hard and be focused to be a success. You must be people oriented and have great follow through. We have tons of buyers and we are putting deals together. You should be … (0 comments)

How do you determine what is your home really worth? - 09/24/06 11:09 AM
An active rain member made a comment on my blog post saying that a home is really priced not by an agent but by an appraiser. There is some truth in that fact. Lets take a little look at pricing of a home. First is that there is a lot of … (0 comments)

Interest rates are more important then the price of the home. - 09/23/06 01:13 PM
There is a dirty little secret that no one speaks about when it comes to buying your home. The secret is that the interest rate is just as important if not more important than the price of the home.  Let me give you some numbers to think about. For this example … (1 comments)

Why are some homes not selling? - 09/23/06 10:33 AM
There is a simple reason greed. People are trying to get more for a home then it is worth. If you have two cars for sale which would you buy. The cheaper one, the one in better condition, or the best price one in the best condition?
What I do for my … (5 comments)

Our Answer to People who think I will wait a year and see if the market goes down. - 09/23/06 09:01 AM
Although the market has softened the South Florida market remains strong. Our team has sold 10 homes last month and expect to do more than that this month as we already have sold 6 or 7 so far. Prices are holding steady and still going up.
Here is a recent article you can … (1 comments)

Is it really a buyer's market? Can I sell my home now? - 09/21/06 10:01 PM
That is a good question. I would say no, it is not a buyer's or a seller's market. Sellers are not getting more than a home is worth and buyers are not stealing homes for thirty cents on the dollar. It is true that there is a two year inventory of … (1 comments)

For Sale By Owner - 09/20/06 10:57 PM
Is it a good idea to sell your home by yourself? Not acording to the National Assocaition of Realtors. You will actually get more money in your pocket if you have a full time professinal Realtor do the selling for you. There are a lot of reasons why. Not the least … (0 comments)

Why is it the time to buy a home - 09/20/06 10:20 PM
Because you need a place to live, and there are tax savings would be a good start. But how about the fact that interest rates are still at a low point. Maybe the fact that sellers are more willing to help with closing costs and to negotiate on the price. Remember … (0 comments)

 
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