coldwell banker pino agency: Today's Real Estate Activities - April 7, 2011 - 04/07/11 06:02 PM
Today's Real Estate Activities - April 7, 2011
And the word of the day is:
CONTRACTS!!!!
It's been productive, so far, this week.  Showings were scheduled, offers were received and negotiated successfully and now contracts have been typed. 
It really is a great feeling for all parties involved!  The Buyers are excited with the hope of their new home, The Sellers are grateful and optimistic at the thought of the sale of their home, The Buyer's agent is guardedly cautious about the upcoming settlement, as is the Listing agent.  There is much to be happy about at this time.....but there is also much ground to cover … (6 comments)

coldwell banker pino agency: "The Coldwell Banker Story" - part one - 01/12/11 07:49 AM
My Broker, Joseph F. Pino, has been in the Real Estate business since 1969.  He used to joke around that he would never buy into a franchise.  His favorite comment was, "They should pay me for the use of my name!"
That all changed in 1996-1997, when Coldwell Banker began to court Mr. Pino.  They did, in fact, want to use his name -- after their name of course.  That is when 'The Coldwell Banker Pino Agency' was formed.  I remember those days.  There was much to do to change from an independent agency to a franchise.  When I tell you, … (3 comments)