problogger: What are Triggers to Home Buying? - 04/10/09 02:56 PM
Earlier this week, I wrote a blog about Triggers called Why Does a First Time Home Owner Buy a House. I've had many comments about this blog and I just wanted to touch on a few points.
I want to make sure people understand what a "Trigger" is.  A trigger is something that helps create an action.  A trigger is not necessarily a benefit of doing something.
For example, a few people commented to me about the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Credit and also mentioned about the tax breaks.  Those are benefits of buying a home, but those aren't triggers to buying a … (12 comments)

problogger: Why Does a First Time Home Owner Buy a House? - 04/07/09 06:16 AM
What makes that first time home owner finally take the leap to buy a house?  Is it the responsibility of the maintenance?  Is it wanting to plant their own flowers in their own garden?  Is it because they want to buy a lawn mower and sweat in the heat of mowing every weekend?
There are many reasons why someone takes that leap, and below is a list of some common triggers that I often hear that helps them make their important decision.
Writing the rent check month after month- Instead of paying your own mortgage, you realize you're paying someone else's mortgage in … (20 comments)

problogger: Elevator Pitch- Whether you're buying or selling... - 04/06/09 01:47 PM
Today is Day 1 of the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge from ProBlogger.  The challenge?  Write an Elevator pitch.
An elevator pitch is described as a statement that can be said within the time limits of an elevator ride.  Does that mean you should be talking during the entire ride, or should you leave room for questions or comments?
What I typically say, briefly, is "My name is Donna Harris and I'm a REALTOR® with RE/MAX.  Whether you're buying or selling your home, I'll be with you every step of the way." I've used this tag line for years.  … (15 comments)

 
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Austin, TX

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This blog is to help educate Buyers, Sellers and even other Realtors across the country.  Each market is different and the way Real Estate is done is different.  Austin Real Estate is completely different than Dallas, California and Florida and everywhere else in between.  Some times there will be other things besides real estate as I like to rant and rave as much as the next!!  Come back often!


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