New Business Card Gives Cedar Rapids Realtor Confidence! - 09/30/06 04:21 PM
It's amazing what this little card has done for my confidence. I'm normally not one for self-promotion (sure your not Chris) but when I got these business cards, I really felt like a professional. My first set of business cards were disposed of when the last shuttle went up to space, … (17 comments)
Realtor Websites and "Web Presence" in Your Community - 09/21/06 08:54 PM
Of the 900+ Realtors in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, very few have any kind of "web presence" in the community. Their websites are static and only provide information. They are not geared towards immediate feedback, drip email campaigns, links to related blogs, etc... In my short time as a Realtor, I … (5 comments)
Skogman Realty Continues Strong Sales in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 09/20/06 10:26 AM
From the National Association of Realtors, Skogman Realty continues to have strong sales indicators, up from 2005. Regarding single family unit sales, Skogman Realty has sold 974 units through September 18, 2006. That's up 5.1% from last year. The median price for these units is $138,600, up 5% from last year. … (0 comments)
Real Estate Sales in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Up From Last Year - 09/20/06 10:18 AM
From the National Association of Realtors, Cedar Rapids real estate sales are up 2.6% from 2005. The total number of single family unit sales is 3,153. The median price is $131,000, up 3.2% from last year. The average price of a single family unit in Cedar Rapids is $152,860, up 2.3% from … (0 comments)
Volunteer Hours Are Many At Cedar Rapids Public Schools - 09/15/06 10:27 AM
The Cedar Rapids Community School District's Volunteer Services Program brings the community into the classroom in an organized manner to enrich the learning environment for students and supports the efforts of staff. During the 2005-06 school year, the district added more than 6,700 part time staff without adding a dime to … (0 comments)
Cedar Rapids School Spirit Is All About Community - 09/15/06 10:14 AM
School spirit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is about more than cheers, songs, and wins. It is about cultivating a sense of school pride and community. As teams and clubs begin a new season, examples of positive school spirit abound. The Jefferson High School Pom and Dance Squad showed off its team spirit … (0 comments)
Sex Offenders Need Housing Too Right? - 09/14/06 06:00 PM
At our Tuesday sales meeting at Skogman Realty in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we had an interesting discussion on sex offenders and housing by the Linn County sheriff's department. From the center of our downtown, there is a 30 block radius whereby sex offenders cannot reside. Also, sex offenders cannot live within 2000 … (8 comments)
Small Town Near Cedar Rapids Gets Visit From Extreme Makeover, Home Edition! - 09/14/06 05:44 PM
Dan Mohlis is taking a week of vacation from his job at a lumberyard to help "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" rebuild a northwest Tama County family's house. However, the Reinbeck Fire Rescue assistant chief isn't just offering his time to help a family in need. Or because he was on the scene of … (1 comments)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Appoints New Chamber of Commerce Chair - 09/14/06 05:29 PM
Bruce Anderson, Eastern Iowa regional manager and Cedar Rapids market president of Liberty Bank was installed Wednesday as 2006-2007 chairman of the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Anderson has been with West Des Moines based Liberty Bank since 2002. He was formerly Eastern Iowa market president for Commercial Federal Bank, … (0 comments)
Twilight Open Houses Debut in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 09/13/06 03:30 PM
When real estate gets slow, it's time to be innovative and creative. An agency in town is the first to host Twilight Open Houses. They are held every Wednesday evening in Cedar Rapids. They have just begun, so I haven't had time to talk with any of the agents holding these … (3 comments)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Calls Brucemore Mansion "Home." - 09/13/06 03:24 PM
Margaret Douglas Hall envisioned her home as a public historic site and a place for a broad range of community activity. To insure local control, Mrs. Hall required a separate non-profit organization to operate the site in co-stewardship with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Brucemore Inc., was established in 1981 … (0 comments)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa School Board Welcomes New Member - 09/13/06 03:05 PM
There's a new Cedar Rapids school board member in town. Judy Goldberg, 42 of 2930 Q Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, and two others will be sticking around for at least another three years. Goldberg received 1,406 votes for one at-large seat on the school board, vacated by Jeff Ilten. Nicholas Duffy, 20, … (0 comments)
Logos and Branding: Are They In Your Marketing Tool Belt??? - 09/12/06 02:09 PM
In our training classes we spoke a lot about logos and branding and how important they are for sheer recognition. The more people see a logo and branding, the more they come to know and more importantly TRUST this brand. In my town, there is only one Realtor who uses a … (8 comments)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. What a Great Place to Live! - 09/12/06 08:39 AM
The folks in Cedar Rapids enjoy a sense of security, a sense of hope, and possibility and a sense of belonging. The feelings are shared by residents of all great communities. Here, we call ourselves the City of Five Seasons. The fifth season is a time to enjoy life, to enjoy … (2 comments)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Education K-12 and Higher Education - 09/11/06 10:26 PM
Iowa has long enjoyed a reputation of having one of the finest educational systems in America. When it comes to education, Iowans strive to be at or near the very top. The city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa is no exception. Commendations from the U.S. Department of Education and awards from all over … (0 comments)
Skogman Realty - Family Owned Realty At Its Best! - 09/06/06 08:46 PM
I know about all the big boys out there in the real estate world. The presence, marketing, and clout these companies hold in most of our communities is impressive and I'm sure that the Realtors that work for these companies are well taken care of, and love being part of a … (1 comments)
Services I Can Offer My Clients - 09/04/06 10:16 AM
It's important in this competitive business to offer value added services to our clients. What separates you from the rest of the agents in your town? Are you able to give your clients the services they need to keep them coming back? In addition to my customer friendly website: www.christophersmithrealtor.com , the … (5 comments)
Skogman Realty and Cedar Rapids Real Estate - 09/01/06 04:50 PM
Skogman Realty is the dominant player in the Cedar Rapids Real Estate market. in a town of roughly 170,000 people, Skogman Realty employs as of last week 192 full time Cedar Rapids Realtors. Through August of this year, we have a 35% market share of all business relating to real estate. Our … (0 comments)
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It's amazing what this little card has done for my confidence. I'm normally not one for self-promotion (sure your not Chris) but when I got these business cards, I really felt like a professional. My first set of business cards were disposed of when the last shuttle went up to space, … (17 comments)
