Please take the time to say "Thank You" this Memorial Day! - 05/30/10 08:21 AM
This is an appropriate post regarding why we really celebrate Memorial Day with great photo's
Via Kathy Streib, ASP,IAHSP,RESA, DelrayBch -South Florida - 561-914-6224 (Room Service Home Staging):
Memorial Day Celebrations will be held this weekend throughout our wonderful country.  I hope you'll take the time to remember why we celebrate this day, and not just view it as a 3 day weekend, the start of summer vacation, or grillin' and chillin'. 
As it is, Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those who gave their lives in service of our country.  It has grown to celebrate veterans as well … (3 comments)

Just "TED" - 05/27/10 10:27 AM
You should definitely watch the videos on TED where professionals share their knowledge.
Via Earlene Myers, Your Client Connection (Professional Greetings):
 "The Measure of Success"
In my business, I subscribe to a number of customer service blogs and web sites; receive tons of newsletters along these lines and I'm always on the lookout to share ideas with professionals who value this aspect of business (which should be everyone!)  
A few weeks ago, I received a news item from one of my business contacts.  Unfortunately, I just got around to reading it this past Monday!  She recommended a web site that I found fascinating:  http://www.TED.com    This site has a wealth … (0 comments)

The Top 10 Things To Do to Keep You From Getting Into a Slump - 05/19/10 10:42 AM
It great to know there are ways we can get around a slump. Definitely worth trying and reinforcing periodically.
Via Coach Patti Kouri (Accelerated Performance Coaching):
Successful agents take action regularly to build future business. They nurture their spheres of influence – especially that 20% that gives them 80% of their referrals. They use a coordinated marketing plan that consistently and  repetitively connects with their target markets.
They continue to plant seeds for future business, and they have systems set up to stay on track with this effortlessly. When there are shifts in the market, a wise agent knows that calls for a … (4 comments)

How to Get #1 Ranking on Linkedin Search - 05/13/10 08:42 AM
If you want to increase your presence on LinkedIn follow these suggestions.
Via Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty):
Interested in getting ranked at the top of Linkedin for local keyword searches related to the Real Estate industry? Of course you are and who wouldn't! Watch the video below of renowned Linkedin expert Lewis Howes. In the video Lewis explains the simple tips to get your profile out in front of more people in your area.
Linkedin is one of the best sites that allows you to network with other professionals that eventually could become business prospects. The … (6 comments)

PRE-QUALIFIED BUYER??? WOULD YOU RELY ON THIS LENDER'S LETTER??? Why I want to see a Buyer's Financial Statement. - 05/11/10 09:25 AM
Consider this very important to review if you want a successful close.
Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate:
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WHY DO SO MANY CONTRACTS FAIL?  WHY ARE SELLERS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED WHEN BUYERS CAN'T GET A LOAN UNDERWRITTEN? WHY ARE BUYERS DISAPPOINTED WHEN THEY FIND THEY CANNOT BUY THEIR DREAM HOME? WHY ARE AGENTS AFRAID TO ASK "WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL INCOME" WHY ARE LISTING AGENTS FAILING THEIR SELLER/CLIENTS BY ACCEPTING "PRE-QUALIFICATION LETTERS" THAT DO NOT SHOW THAT THE BUYER IS QUALIFIED. PRE-QUALIFIED BUYER???  WOULD YOU … (3 comments)

How To Pick A Lock ... smith - 05/09/10 09:03 PM
Signs to look for when selecting a locksmith
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
No pun intended with the title.  Okay, maybe a little.
I am reading lots of articles about crooked locksmiths.  This problem has cropped up in recent years.  You need a locksmith, look in the phone book or do an Internet search, and a local phone number pops up.  And you think you are calling a local locksmith who miraculously can come right over.
What has happened instead is that you have been routed to a clearing house in another state that sends someone to your house … (1 comments)

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - 05/09/10 08:45 PM
Everyone needs to buy a carbon monoxide detector. Definitely should read this article on how health symptoms were resolved by finding the right home inspector.
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
I was called by someone who found me on line.  She wanted me to find the solution to a problem.
It seems the three kids in the family have all moved on, with Mom still living alone in the old house they grew up in.  Until recently.  She was "continually sick with the flu" and only felt better when she went to visit one of the kids, all nearby.  … (0 comments)

FHA, the EPA and Flaking Paint - New Regulations May Increase Selling Costs - 05/03/10 09:54 AM
Definitely worth reading especially for NYC apartments remodeling jobs.
Via Leslie Ebersole (Baird&Warner Real Estate):
Satisfying FHA loan approval requirements for properties built before 1978 is about to get tougher and possibly more expensive thanks to new regulations from the EPA.
One of the most common flags in an FHA appraisal is flaking paint. To remedy this, the flaking paint must be sanded away and repainted. A lender's underwriting standards may require that the job be professionally done and a paid receipt provided as a closing condition. The job will also have to be reinspected by an FHA appraiser.
A professional scrape and … (0 comments)

A License Required for your HOUSE? IS THIS FOR REAL? - 05/03/10 09:50 AM
The government is taking control of selling your home. Read this important change.
Via Marty Gale (Re/Max Metro ):

Marty Gale, Branch Broker, CRS, CDPE, e-Pro
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