Contest for the Real Estate Blooper group - 06/30/07 10:59 PM
Well for those who have not joined yet, I have started a new group this past week called Real Estate Bloopers. It is a place to post funny real etate stories, funny photos, funny listing stories - you name it! I plan on making this group lots of fun for everyone!
I wanted … (0 comments)
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Infomercial to encourage flipping and FSBO - 06/30/07 09:50 AM
When I woke up this morning I decided to have a cup of coffee and turn on the television. Usually on the weekends, I don't have that leisure but my kids had gone out early and my husband had gotten called into work so I had the house to myself!
When I … (11 comments)
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Offer more to get better results for your sellers - 06/29/07 12:21 PM
There is so much going on in the real estate industry right now and as professionals we try every creative way to market our listings to get them sold. The one thing I have done that brings more buyers to the homes is I offer a higher commission cut to the … (8 comments)
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That reminds me of a particular time when...... - 06/29/07 11:41 AM
Well I just read a blog about someone in an office that was flashing her new boobs to the staff and so on and that reminded me of a funny situation that came about 2 weeks ago! I had met my buyers at my office one Saturday to get the details of their wish … (1 comments)
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Welcoming you all to Real Estate Bloopers - 06/28/07 07:20 PM
Hello Active Rain family. I have created a new group called Real Estate Bloopers. This will be a fun place to go to list the bloopers we find in our daily routines as Real Estate Professionals! Weather it is coming across a messed up Open House Ad in the paper or … (12 comments)
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Milestone inspires marketing idea! - 06/26/07 01:48 PM
As you already know I am sure from a previous post, I had my first FSBO appointment and I got the listing! I must say I was a little nervous, but I went in there with confidence and got the listing at the commission I offered with no negotiations!
After we … (1 comments)
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My first FSBO appointment! - 06/26/07 11:03 AM
I am usually one that doesn't go after the FSBOs because whenever I have called, they can get somewhat rude and make it very clear they are not going to pay soneone to sell their home. Well As I was driving to meet a buyer for some showings, I saw a … (10 comments)
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James Gandolfini aka Tony Soprano was murdered in NY - 06/25/07 01:03 PM
Good Bye to Tony Soprano. This is the most obsessive thing I have ever encountered!!! I recieved this information from the onion.
NEW YORK-Actor James Gandolfini, best known for his portrayal of mob kingpin Tony Soprano on the hit HBO show The Sopranos, was shot to death Tuesday in a Greenwich Village … (18 comments)
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The power of color-what you wear and the effects it has. - 06/25/07 10:06 AM
As professionals, we are always dressing for success, however the colors we choose to wear send off signals and also changes our own motivation, behavior and can be calming to us. I have included a chart of colors and what the color does for our own self being as well as … (5 comments)
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What would you suggest to your first time homebuyer? The eager dreamers. - 06/25/07 09:26 AM
Hello AR family. I have had quite a few od the same questions from my buyers- most are first time home buyersso of course they are so new to this and have more questions that could have your head spinning. As I stated in a previous blog, there has been a great … (0 comments)
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Foreclosed homes the effect on the rest of the real estate market. - 06/24/07 10:36 PM
Over the past year there has been a huge jump in foreclosed homesand I have seen a lot of them on the MLS especially the past 6 months. It has been like a explosion on the market. With so many foreclosed homes being sold for the balance of the note, it … (4 comments)
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Beware of the "No experience necessary" - 06/22/07 08:12 AM
I just read a blog about drive threw mortgage companies and it has stirred my pot! I had worked for a mortgage company while I was studying for my Real Estate exam. This company was such the scam-mer to it's employees! It is so awful that even with employment you have … (2 comments)
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Would you list the ugliest house in your town? - 06/21/07 10:29 PM
Here is a question that I think deep down inside we have all been afraid of (like when we were children- the boogy man that comes out of the closet at night while you were sleeping) If you were to receive a call from a homeowner that had the ugliest house in … (19 comments)
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Closing out the week with a positive additude; Getting in mental shape! - 06/21/07 10:12 PM
Well AR family, it has been a long week and I am sure there are many of us who couldn't wait for this week to come to an end. Either we are on the phone while we are driving, busy at the office trying to negotiate our deals, going to inspections, … (1 comments)
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What do you do when the seller is MIA on closing date? - 06/21/07 10:36 AM
Oh such the stressful headache I have today. My buyers were suppose to close today on their first home and we have such a problem at hand that I and the seller's agent have not ever encountered before. Let me give you the rundown so you can understand the situation that … (6 comments)
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No stupid blogs- just great answers - 06/20/07 08:38 PM
There are many new professionals joining Active Rain everyday and I just wanted to express myself to those who may be a little keyboard shy about posting a blog. In my opinion the purpose of the blog is to express who you are, what you have to offer and just cut loose … (7 comments)
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Predatory Lending- have we seen the last of it? - 06/20/07 03:58 PM
One of my neighbors has gotten themselves into a pickle because of predatory lending practices. The situation they are currently in has put great strain on their home-life and they are on the verge of loosing their home of 9 years.
I don't know if I am able to give the … (9 comments)
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Conflict with color- how HGTV can confuse homeowners - 06/20/07 03:38 PM
I was just watching HGTV's My first houseand they were designing this couple's first home; they had just purchased a duplex. Great for the couple that is awesome! Here is my ponder- they had decided to decorate the home with a Japanese look with extreme colors just as deep purple and lime. … (5 comments)
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Open House this Sunday 7/1/2007-126 Feeding Hills Rd, Southwick, Ma - 06/19/07 11:34 AM
Come join us this Sunday for Open House from 12pm-2pm.
Great starter home or for downsizing! This 3 bedroom Ranch offers great floor plan with spacious living room and nice size bedrooms. Master offers his & her closets. Gleaming hardwood floors. Refinished in April 07. Sunny walk out ready for 2 more … (0 comments)
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Creative marketing gets out of state seller! - 06/18/07 09:42 PM
This is really exciting to me and I just had to share it with you all here in AR because I think this is a great tool that has always been there but never really thought about as a marketing tool! In less than 3 weeks I had picked up a … (10 comments)
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Talking Houses- good marketing or not? - 06/18/07 04:59 PM
I am sure most of us have heard about the "Talking Houses" now available to use as a unique marketing tool. It seems to becoming more popular and as you travel during the day, you seem to see more signs posted " I'm a talking house" along with the Agent's sign.
Ok … (10 comments)
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The gray line of Home and Career - 06/17/07 10:09 PM
In the busy lives we all have, it can be hard time to time to separate our personal home life with our careers. Sometimes the line is crossed even though we may not realize it has. We try to make time to take Johnny to soccer or Mary Jane to dance … (2 comments)
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Not all listings are created equal! - 06/17/07 08:28 AM
When you have several listings that are average sale price and several others that are higher end homes, do you market with prejudice? Do you give the same marketing care to your lower end homes as you do for those who would make you the commission of the year?
It is easy … (2 comments)
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In Loving Memory of my father and Best Friend - 06/16/07 11:17 PM
This Blog is dedicated to that one special man in my life. He was my buddy and my best friend. He was my father. Regis C. Ralston, born March 29,1936 in Minn, Mn. He was one in a family of 8 children growing up during the depression. With 2 brothers … (6 comments)
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Drive by appraisals?? - 06/13/07 05:48 AM
I had a call from the buyer's agent yesterday morning wondering if the appraiser had contacted me to get into my listing because the comitment date is Friday. I told him to call the lender and find out when they are coming so I could let him/her in. I called back last … (50 comments)
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Makes me want to have a fruit salad! - 06/12/07 10:30 PM
If you all don't mind me asking, could you please explain why all of the words we have to type in on Active Rain are fruit?
Somehow I missed it why it is fruit words to be used when commenting on a post. I am sorry if I sound stupid, but I … (2 comments)
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Great marketing tool or just a liability? - 06/11/07 08:06 PM
When it comes to marketing ourselves and our listings, there are many options out there to reach out to the real estate market. Some of the marketing tools and resources are free or little money. But there are other options that can be costly and are they worth it?
At least once … (13 comments)
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Things to do in Springfield, MA this Summer! - 06/11/07 08:17 AM
This summer, take the time to enjoy the sunshine and the activities Springfield Parks and Recreation has to offer. So many creative programs to keep the family busy all year long.
Parks Dept. fun for kids and families
Tennis Program With Tim Mayotte
The Parks Deparment along with the USTA New … (1 comments)
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Sorry, but my crystal ball is in the shop. - 06/11/07 07:48 AM
With so many changes that have effected the buyers and the sellers, I wish I could use a crystal ball to answer some of their questions that are so important to them. So many changes the past year has made such an effect on both buyers and sellers. It is a … (4 comments)
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The changing mortgage programs why do you hurt me so? - 06/10/07 07:26 PM
Well in the past 3 weeks I have had 2 deals fall apart on a sale of a listing because during the process the mortgage programs had changed and the buyers no longer qualified. Such a pitty and frustration. As we all know the mortgage lenders have gotten tougher on their … (6 comments)
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Farewell to the Sopranos - 06/10/07 06:38 PM
Well tonight is the night when everything will come to an end. I have watched the Sopranos since day one and it has been a fantastic series. Tonight we shall see if Tony Saprano will live or die along with Bobby, Christopher and Silvio. Farewell to a great series- The Sopranos … (4 comments)
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What does your business card say about you? - 06/08/07 10:07 AM
With so many differant ways we create marketing to market ourselves and also that first impression that is so key, what does your business card say about you?
I am sure there are many of us out there that do realize that our business cards become our first impression in many ways. When we … (17 comments)
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I am sorry sir, I am a Realtor not a punching bag.... - 06/07/07 07:29 PM
It just amazes me just how many buyers and sellers seem to forget that not only are we real estate professionals, but we are also people first! When you have a buyer or a seller that does not show proper respect or like to blame the agent for anything that goes … (9 comments)
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How to maintain a healthy state in the workplace LOL - 06/07/07 07:14 PM
How to maintain a healthy state in the workplace- hope you enjoy theses as much as I did! Let's see how many of these you have actually done yourself!Page yourself over the intercom. Don't disguise your voice. Find out where your boss shops and buy exactly the same outfits. Wear them … (3 comments)
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Resume boos boos - 06/07/07 07:05 PM
I am sure that you will find these to be quite funny and hey even though we all make mistakes- you can't help but LOL when you read these.......enjoy the humor!
These are from actual resumes: "Personal: I'm married with 9 children. I don't require prescription drugs. "I am extremely loyal to … (9 comments)
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Changing your marketing for a higher end home - 06/07/07 06:53 PM
When you have listings that are average pricing such as my location (the average price for a home is about $195,00) and you get a listing for a home that is $400,000, what kind of marketing do you do for a home of this caliber? It is way above the average … (4 comments)
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How to overcome the thrifty seller - 06/07/07 06:29 PM
When you have a listing that is a great starter home and has much potential, it is really a crime to see it sit vacant and not be seen to it's full possibilities.
I have suggested to have it staged, but the sellers feel with the money they have put out in other … (1 comments)
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