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dan homan: 3/5 OF REALTORS® HAVE TROUBLE WITH MATH . . . - 04/06/08 09:26 PM
The other half don't understand it at all.  
So who paid off the state legislators?  In every state I know of you can get every math, business math and real estate math question wrong on the state licensing exam and still pass and get your license.
That really doesn't matter unless you believe the Realtor® line "your home is your biggest investment."  Well shoot, if you really believe that why do you walk around the office citing your inability to do basic real estate math and still get a real estate license as some how heroic, a badge of honor.
You wouldn't invest … (5 comments)

dan homan: MR. BAUER'S HAMMER - 09/08/07 03:58 PM
Years ago before we were in real estate we lived in a rental.  We were care takers for a commercial property in exchange for reduced rent.  Our responsibilities were generally lawn, yard and minor exterior maintenance.
The interior maintenance was performed by the owner.
My oldest daughter was fascinated by Mr. Bauer - one of the owners who did some of the major repairs and upgrades.  She would occupy herself for hours with a few pieces of wood my hammer and some nails.  One day she said "Dad we need to get a good steady hammer like Mr. Bauer's - one that dosen't hit … (4 comments)

dan homan: BANKERS BEHAVING BADLY DO YOU STILL REPRESENT YOUR SELLER? - 09/04/07 09:43 AM
Dan:  Hi this is Dan!
Bad Banker:  Dan, this is ___________  _________  from ________ bank here in Ocala.
Dan:  Great I am really glad you called.  I was trying to find out what was happening with the loan for Mr. _________.  As you know the property was supposed to close 60 days ago and the contract has been extended twice for 30 days each.  We are supposed to close on Friday, It is Wednesday today and the selling agent just told me you had asked for another 30 day extension.
Bad Banker:  That's right.
Dan:  When I asked the other agent why he gave … (7 comments)

dan homan: BANKERS BEHAVING BADLY - 09/04/07 09:39 AM
Dan:  Hi this is Dan!
Bad Banker:  Dan, this is ___________  _________  from ________ bank here in Ocala.
Dan:  Great I am really glad you called.  I was trying to find out what was happening with the loan for Mr. _________.  As you know the property was supposed to close 60 days ago and the contract has been extended twice for 30 days each.  We are supposed to close on Friday, It is Wednesday today and the selling agent just told me you had asked for another 30 day extension.
Bad Banker:  That's right.
Dan:  When I asked the other agent why he gave … (0 comments)

dan homan: Ocala Marion County market report for August 2007 - 09/01/07 09:27 PM

Property values are declining, in fact, they will be in a free fall over the next few months - after we look at the numbers we will take a look at the storm on the horizon.  There are more options for the serious buyer than ever before.  Two years ago sellers faced competition from only a few other homes on the market in their subdivision.  Now, savvy buyers are re evaluating their options as builders have made major changes in their pricing, that have put major pressure on the resale market.  For an urgent update, please see my post NEWS-FLASH-OCALA-REAL ESTATE … (0 comments)

dan homan: NEWS FLASH OCALA REAL ESTATE MARKET LOOSES 30% IN ONE DAY . . . - 09/01/07 09:11 PM
. . . AND MOST AGENTS DON'T KNOW IT!  Worse yet they probably won't figure it out until their listings begin to expire with no showings.
My wife went into the office today and was greeted by some dramatic news:  Pulte Homes has cut the price of their Fore Ranch community by over 30% in one day! 
One of the agents in our office who does a lot of work in that community received an advance email from someone in the Pulte sales office of a possible 25% reduction, but today as the news was made official that it was closer to … (0 comments)

dan homan: BUSY AGENTS MAY NOT BE THE BEST AGENTS - 08/06/07 11:56 AM
About three years ago we moved from New York to Ocala.  My wife Sara stayed behind to finish the sale and closing on our home and I did the advance work in Florida, finding a broker to work for, getting my license and learning the market area.  What I am going to let you in on is how I found my way around Ocala, and learned the various subdivisions and neighborhoods in town.
My wife Sara had remained back in NY to close our house there (we had a home in Ocala under contract) and I had to get started.  After signing … (0 comments)

dan homan: ARE THERE ANY BROKERS OUT THERE????????? - 06/21/07 06:57 PM
I am not a broker, just an agent, but I know what I see.  It seems most brokers are not doing their jobs, and agents all over the country are starting to hurt because of it.  As the market is slowing many agents are changing brokerages, unhappy over little things, but not able to put their finger on the problem.  Perhaps you could get a clue from this.
Here is a simple test to evaluate broker performance.                             
Consider this scenario:
Agent A goes on a listing appointment and
A comprehensive CMA shows homes similar to the one being in consideration have sold for around … (46 comments)

 

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