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114 Showings and the House Finally Closed! - 02/26/09 02:33 PM
No, that's not a typo. This house had 114 showings on it. What was wrong with it, you might ask. Nothing! It is a great house! This is where pricing competetively can sometimes backfire... The house comped out at $289k. I looked at the comps every couple of weeks to keep up with the activity in this neighborhood, and the comps were always very consistant at $289k. We listed the house at $249,500 in order to sell it FAST! It was completely updated with new granite counters, travertine floors, travertine fireplace, refinished and stained hardwood floors, stainless steel applianes, all new light … (28 comments)
Either Answer Your Phone or Return Calls Promptly! - 02/25/09 09:24 PM
I got a call today at 3:30pm. Within the message, the lady said, "Will you please call me back by 4:30pm as I have already wasted so much time leaving messages with other agents who have not returned my calls." I called her back in under 5 minutes. She was shocked that I called back, and even more shocked that the call was so quick. I explained that I don't like calls or emails to pile up and if I'm available, I respond immediately. She went on to tell me that she had called several agents in the Austin area looking for … (26 comments)
Relocating- First Hand Experience Part 17 - 02/25/09 10:20 AM
Man, I want to scream!! My husband is in Austin right now to check on the house... the workers were there late last night, but you've gotta wonder why. Look at this picture.
First, the cabinets are wrong. That tiny tiny drawer, underneath the opening for the oven, is supposed to be a full-sized drawer. This was confirmed a few weeks ago when we saw the tiny drawer in another house. We were told that we were getting a full-sized drawer and not to worry. What got put in the house? And now that tile is in, it's going to … (19 comments)
Dear Diary, My Passion is.... My Daughter Alyssa - 02/22/09 07:47 PM
I've been in real estate for almost 9 years. Real estate was my passion. I was a workaholic. I took, and still do take, every transaction very personally. I become friends with many of the buyers and sellers. To this day, I get excited for a buyer when they submit an offer and it's accepted. It doesn't matter if it's a $100k condo or a $400k house, the excitement is the same. Then, 15 months ago, there was a shift... Two years ago this month, I got pregnant. I didn't know until some time in April that year. Once through the first … (42 comments)
24 Day 7 Between 4pm-5pm - 02/19/09 03:14 PM
Another pretty good week. Did you know the President had a daughter? There was no daughter at the inauguration, only the son. Well, well, well, the mole is Sean afterall. Wasn't that obvious. I can't believe "Samuel" didn't go and kill Rosa after she called. It seems uncharacteristic of him. Now, he wants to meet the girlfriend, whatshername, but that's falling right into Jack's plan of her leading them to him... I found it quite funny that all of a sudden there was a police squad coming from every single angle of busy downtown streets. Where did they come from, and … (7 comments)
Creating an Internet Presence and Converting Cyberleads- 2 hours MCE Credit- March 3 & 4 in Dallas - 02/19/09 02:43 PM
Back by popular demand are two more opportunities for coming to my class. I'll be teaching a TREC approved MCE class on March 3 from 1pm-3pm and March 4 from 9am-11am at Republic Title in Richardson, TX. There cannot be any "end of the month" excuses as I purposely didn't schedule anything that week. Learn the basics of how to create an Internet Presence in order to help capture more buyers and sellers who are doing their research online. Learn how to convert those Cyberleads into a clo$ed $ale putting more money into your pockets! If you can't make either of these … (18 comments)
How Do You Shut Off Your Brain at Night? - 02/18/09 11:10 AM
Is there a process you go through in the evenings to shut down your brain? I've been up since 1:30am this morning as I couldn't sleep. My brain wouldn't SHUT UP! No matter what I did with my usual tricks, I couldn't get my brain to power off and allow me to sleep. I even got up and worked for 2 hours. That's two hours that I don't have to work later today, though I will work as I have lots to get done, but I couldn't believe I worked for 2 hours in the middle of the night. What's sad … (27 comments)
The biggest change is the exterior look of the house. To jog your memory, here is what the messed up version looked like. They gave us a squared opening, and the front top is flat, in one dimension.
And now, here's most of the corrected version. It's not a great shot as there were trucks and dumpsters in the way, but it definitely shows you the new roof line that was added along … (25 comments)
24 Day 7 Between 3pm-4pm - 02/13/09 11:56 AM
This was an exciting episode! Very action packed. When Jack and Renee called Larry for his help and he needed proof that she wasn't under durress, I thought that was the smartest move all season, but my husband thought it was lame and a waste of time. Sorry, but the President agreed to meet with people whom she didn't even know who was showing up. Why didn't she ask more questions? I felt bad for the wife and baby being held hostage. I don't understand why Renee didn't tell her what her husband had done as a way of the wife … (9 comments)
Official Announcement of Joining RE/MAX Austin Skyline in Austin, TX - 02/13/09 10:49 AM
I've always liked the saying that being second is just being first in a long line of losers. Not that I'm saying I'm a loser, or that anyone else here in Texas is a loser, but for almost 3 years, I always saw the number 1 on my main page, and for the past week, all I see are 2's... I changed my profile over to Austin on Monday, though I didn't officially join an Austin brokerage until yesterday. I've gotten several comments about the change, most sarcastic of course, saying they're glad they don't have to see my face everyday … (19 comments)
Bonus DoorKnob with Lockbox - 02/09/09 10:36 AM
Have you ever picked up your lockbox and it had a bonus doorknob attached to it? I had a closing where I tried to go get the lockbox right after funding, but I was also giving the buyers' agent enough time to obtain the key from the lockbox. She confirmed she removed the key, and I told her I would be by the house that afternoon for the lockbox and sign. I get there, and there is no sign, and no lockbox... This listing was not a hop, skip, and a jump away. It was a good 20-25 minute drive with … (16 comments)
Why is it a Great Time to Buy and Sell a House in Texas? - 02/08/09 08:53 PM
Why is it a great time to be a buyer or seller in the great State of Texas right now? Because the rates are low, and values are stable! "Donna, Did you say the values are stable? But, I thought values were down across the entire country. That's what the National news tells me whenever I turn on the tv!" Yes, I said values are stable and, in many places, values are up. According to the main Texas real estate magazine, Tierra Grande's January 2009 issue, home prices in Texas are UP 1.4%. Granted, 1.4% doesn't sound like very much since 2007's values … (16 comments)
ALWAYS Check Your Credit Card Statements - 02/05/09 01:05 PM
Always ALWAYS check your credit card statements. I never do this as I have so many things on auto-pay, it's always the same charges every month. However, I went online a little bit ago to pay my credit card off and I decided to actually look at it as there were "pending" transactions. I looked at them and just nodded my head saying to myself, "Yep, those were yesterday's charges of gas and lunch and what is that?!" I saw a charge for $69.95. The details say it's a computer software company. Did my husband use my credit card? No, he's … (25 comments)
I Love Jesus But I Drink a Little - 02/04/09 10:25 AM
This is way too too funny!! It's definitely worth the almost 7 minutes to listen to the entire thing. You'll find yourself laughing out loud and how often does that really happen?
Austin and Dallas people, didn't you love her description of how they shut down the entire city because of a snowflake? It's so true, it's sad, as it just happened last week! … (22 comments)
Creating an Internet Presence and Converting Cyberleads- 2 hours MCE Credit- Feb 10 at 9-11am - 02/02/09 08:38 PM
I'll be teaching a TREC approved MCE class on February 10 from 9am-11am at Republic Title in Richardson. Learn the basics of how to create an Internet Presence in order to help capture more buyers and sellers who are doing their research online. Learn how to convert those Cyberleads into a clo$ed $ale putting more money into your pockets! If you can't make February 10, there will also be a class on February 17 from 1pm-3pm. Course # 02-00-120-7645Provider # 0600Cost $20 Presented by me, Donna Harris. RSVP to Donna@DonnaHomes.com (972-407-3908) or Jeff Duffee jduffee@republictitle.com (972-423-8777). Republic Title3610 Shire Blvd #100Richardson, TX 75082 … (24 comments)
Woods of SpringCreek Annual HOA Meeting has been Rescheduled, Feb 12 at 7PM - 02/02/09 02:23 PM
With the inclement weather we had last week, the annual HOA meeting for the Woods of SpringCreek community in Richardson, TX was canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for February 12, 2009 at 7-8:30pm. If you cannot come, you must resign a proxy as the previous proxies are now out of date. Let me know if you need a proxy form, or you can get one from your block captain. I will not be able to attend as I will be out of town on that date, but if you can't make it and have any issues you want to discuss, let me … (2 comments)
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No, that's not a typo. This house had 114 showings on it. What was wrong with it, you might ask. Nothing! It is a great house!
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