the BIG 40!! - 05/31/07 01:00 PM
Well AR family- this Saturday I will be turning the BIG 40!!
I feel I have accomplished much in my 30s and look forward to what I will have accomplished in the next decade ahead........but I feel a little blah about moving into the 40s.... any advice for a fart like myself?
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"As is" does that hurt the sellers in the long run? - 05/31/07 12:49 PM
I have seen some beautiful homes and some really run- down ( train wrecks) listed "as is" or "where as is". My question simply is, listing as is especially when the home really is not in bad shape- does this hurt the sellers? I have buyers that will not even entertain … (2 comments)
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Safety first- fight against crime - 05/29/07 01:12 PM
Hello AR family. As I had read last week from another blog, there has been crimes committed against Real Estate Agents while trying to do their jobs. I have to say that this is despicable and we have to make sure to fight back- not with our fists but with some … (0 comments)
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Agent must be present - 05/22/07 06:34 AM
When you bring your buyers to a showing that the Agent must be present- do you find it to be a problem for the buyers? I know that some of my buyers in the past have felt uncomfortable when they know the listing Agent has been present for a showing. I … (12 comments)
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When Lenders go bad- Update - 05/21/07 05:14 PM
For those who did not read the original blog- I have enclosed it so you may catch up to what had transpired before you read the update.
I received a call today from the buyers who came to the open house and made the offer on the home. The woman sounded like … (2 comments)
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That's a new one! When the listing agent has not returned your call.... - 05/18/07 09:50 AM
Keep in mind-this is a true story and not a joke!
I was making some showing appointments for this Sunday for my buyers who have been eager to move forward and jump into home ownership. I discussed with buyers which homes to zoom in on so we can co-ordinate the showing times. … (3 comments)
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The ending of season 3 for Grey's Anatomy- what to expect and who will leave the show - 05/17/07 12:37 PM
Who will be leaving, who's staying? Tonight is the season end for Grey's Anatomy and I am sure there are more of us in the Active Rain community that have fallen in love with the show and characters themselves! So many changes are to come tonight. Who will be named new … (1 comments)
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BROKER'S OPEN HOUSE-Wednesday May 23,2007 - 05/17/07 11:32 AM
Come join us for Broker's Open House! Beautiful 3 bedroom Cape with many nice features!
126 FEEDING HILLS ROAD SOUTHWICK,MA
Wednesday 5/23/07 from 11am-12:30pm. A light lunch will be available for Agents who attendBring your business card for drawing
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Win the war against the rise in cost for postage stamps! - 05/16/07 08:43 PM
Now more than ever, Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Professionals will feel the hit from the rise of postage stamps once again! When you are sending out 100 post cards or more at a time, just the few pennies they raise the cost of stamps will put a crunch into your budget … (6 comments)
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When lenders go bad....... - 05/16/07 07:22 PM
I held an Open house for my new listing 3 days after I listed it in MLS. I will be honest; I did not have the traffic I was expecting especially since it is on a main road, however, I had 5 couples come in. The very first couple who came … (31 comments)
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How to catch a listing! LOL! - 05/16/07 10:15 AM
MY FRIEND Marilyn, a real-estate agent, had difficulty getting a listing from a customer whose theory was that "there is no substitute for experience." After he asked her a third time how many years she had been in the business, she told him: "Sir, there is a little-known historical fact that … (9 comments)
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How Important is it to be bi-lingual in today's Real Estate market? - 05/16/07 05:47 AM
The market today is tough enough with more homes being on the market and staying on the market longer. So when you live in a area that is a high Latino community, is it important to be bi-lingual? In my state there are many Latinos and Russians and many do not speak English.
There are … (10 comments)
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Custody battle between buyers and sellers...who gets what? - 05/15/07 08:12 AM
When you have a seller that ignores simple advice and it causes a custody battle between them and the buyers; do you tell them " I told you so." or do you pull your hair out of your head?
Once upon a time there was a Seller that had a beautiful chandelier … (4 comments)
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How to handle a stubborn seller before he cuts his nose of to spite his face.. - 05/15/07 07:53 AM
When you have properly marketed a home, had good traffic, had great prospects that have shown real interest in the property, had several offers in 3 weeks and still have no sale pending; you have a stubborn client that is willing to cut his nose off to spite his face!
One of my … (5 comments)
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Nigerian scams, they are getting more sophisticated. - 05/14/07 12:55 PM
I was almost a victim this past December of the Nigerian real estate scam. I was lucky enough to do some investigating and was able to turn the cards on the scam!
This past winter I had gotten an email from a man that said he was going to be relocating to … (4 comments)
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Signing up for lead companies and the scams they pull on the Real Estate Agents - 05/14/07 10:35 AM
Just this past Friday I was in my office working on some client paperwork when I received a call from a company that saw me on Active Rain and wanted to present an offer to generate exclusive leads. The company told me that they are for HUD homes and that most … (58 comments)
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Support and input wanted~ - 05/12/07 10:06 PM
While we move forward with our careers, home-life and personal activities, there are many of us (especially me) who have had a battle with dropping weight. I know there are others such as myself out there in the AR community who suffer silently and are in the same boat. What … (3 comments)
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Moving to Hampden County? - 05/11/07 10:43 AM
Moving to Hampden County and need a professionalRealtor with a proven track record? You have come to the Agent! Relocating or just looking to make a fresh start can be exciting and overwhelming and you have enough to do to get prepared for such a move. I can offer you my … (0 comments)
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What a response from AR!!!!! Woo~Hoo! - 05/10/07 12:10 PM
I am not sure if it just the change of the season or what but the past few days I have been swarmed with emails and calls from potential clients in my area that found me here on AR!! I am so pleased of the reponse I have been getting these … (5 comments)
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Make your home desirable!! - 05/09/07 06:10 PM
I just wanted to share some information with you about having a home dressed to sell! Even if your sellers are unable to afford hiring someone to stage the home, you as an Agent can still assist your clients to make the home more attractive and desirable for the competitive … (0 comments)
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Our Springfield to be the new home of the Simpsons? - 05/09/07 04:22 PM
With the Simpsons movie underway, all cities named Springfield have entered a contest to the the actual "Springfield" home of the Simpson family. I am a big Simpson fan and have watched it since it's premier back in 1988. I think that if our Springfield was chosen for the home of … (2 comments)
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Springfield Water Department raising rates for residents.... - 05/09/07 04:18 PM
For those who live in the Springfield area, I think this is some information you will want to know about because it will effect all of us who live in the town of Springfield!
Springfield Water Department Raising Rates for ResidentsSPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS (WWLP) - At the start of July, Springfield residents are … (0 comments)
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Condos in Boston leap 7%! - 05/09/07 04:08 PM
This article came from the Boston Globe and for those who work the Boston market may find this information useful. I grew up in Boston and over the past 10-15 years, there are many multi family homes that have converted to condos. I hope you enjoy this article as much … (2 comments)
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Another great Home sold by Maureen Staccato of Keller Williams Realty - 05/08/07 09:15 PM
Another great home sold by Maureen Staccato of Keller Williams Realty!
Ready to have your home sold? Call me today for a free Market Analysis.
Maureen StaccatoKeller Williams Realtymobile: 413-627-7699office fax: 413-789-9881email: maureenstaccato@kw.com
Beautiful Cape w/so many fantastic features!Home boasts a HUGE family room w/Sunny bay/bow window, Cathedral ceiling, sky light & sliders to … (0 comments)
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Great example of affordability and responsibility - 05/08/07 08:32 PM
I had commented on another blog a while ago in regards to stated mortgage loans and affordability of home ownership. This articile is a great example of what I was expressing in my opinion about stated incomes and responsibility for the cleints. I think you will find this article very informative and … (0 comments)
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Male Agent or Female Agent? - 05/08/07 07:20 PM
Well it's time for some opinions and some truth. We are in the age of technology and equal rights but even in this day and age, not all are still viewed equal!! There was a time when Men were the only Doctors and Women were the Nurses. Now it doesn't matter … (2 comments)
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When your buyers will not commit you as the BUYER'S agent! - 05/08/07 10:34 AM
What is the best route to go? It seems so often now you will recieve a call for a listing you have from a potential buyer and when you ask them if they are working with an agent and they reply, "I am not working with anyone and will deal … (9 comments)
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Funny Listing Stories- - 05/08/07 09:49 AM
In this business you come across all kinds of people and sometimes the things you encounter are just too funny or crazy for words! I have a few short stories to share with you and i hope you will do the same and share your funny/crazy stories!
I once had gotten a call from my buyer … (3 comments)
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Just Reduced!!! 5 bedroom Single Family in Springfield, Ma $129,900 - 05/04/07 07:34 AM
Spacious 5 bedroom home for sale in Springfield, MA
This spacious 5 bedroom home offers hardwood floors and updated windows. This is the perfect home for the large family or for the investor! Motivate seller- bring offers!
For more information please contact;
Maureen StaccatoKeller Williams RealtyVoicemail: 413-747-4607/Mobile: 413-627-7699/Office fax: 413-789-9881Email: maureenstaccato@kw.com
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Single Family home in Southwick, Ma $217,000 - 05/04/07 07:26 AM
Beautiful 3 bedoom Cape on .52 acres~
Beautiful updated 3 bedroom Ranch w/ newly finished hardwood floors, freshly painted and many other updates! Sunny bay/bow window w/ recessed lighting in spacious living room. Open kitchen w/ modern appliances to remain for buyer, Master bedroom offers his and her closets, basement has … (0 comments)
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Relocating - comparing Eastern Ma to Western Ma, what does it mean to you? - 05/01/07 07:11 PM
Enclosed is the updated stats for those who are interested in relocating from the greater Boston area to the Western part of Ma such as Springfield. The cost of housing in Boston has gone upward over the past few years which has residents considering relocating to Western Ma and commuting to … (0 comments)
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What the advertised words really mean...... - 05/01/07 06:38 PM
Here is the list and what they really mean! Hope you enjoy them LOL!
We've all seen those "magic words" in the RE adverts. The ones that make us want to drop the Sunday funny papers and run to the open house with checkbook in hand. Over the years my brother and … (9 comments)
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Mortgage 101, Questions and answers for the buyer - 05/01/07 11:16 AM
In the ever changiong world of real estate and mortgage financing, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle of things. I have enclosed information that could be useful to some of your questions regarding mortgages and other related issues. Keep in mind that I used to process and originate … (0 comments)
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