david slavin: How to Get it SOLD... NOW! - 05/23/08 10:10 AM
More and more sellers are turning to landscaping to help drive the buyer traffic. With buyers now doing much of their home searching on their own before calling a Realtor, it is imperative that the curb appeal is addressed. As buyers see a home on the internet they … (4 comments)
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david slavin: Fowl Jokes (Safe for Kids) - 03/15/08 09:40 AM
Why did the hencross the road halfway? She wanted to lay it on the line.Why did the rubber chicken cross the road? To stretch her legs.Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove he wasn't chicken.What do you call a chicken who crosses the road without looking both ways? … (10 comments)
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david slavin: The Carbon Footprint of Your House - 03/15/08 09:23 AM
Global warming seems to be all the buzz today. Many people are concerned and or confused about a carbon footprint and what exactly is it? A carbon footprint is simply the measure of the carbon dioxide emissions from your activities. It's basically a measure of your impact on the … (3 comments)
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david slavin: Polo Anyone? - 03/14/08 05:39 PM
Aliana is the newest development in Sugar Land Texas (Fort Bend County). There is so much this new master planned community has to offer. The plans show there to be a polo field, along with plenty of green space, commercial, and luxury hotel. It looks like you will be able to live, shop, … (1 comments)
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david slavin: Get Your "Green" House! - 03/12/08 04:33 PM
There is a community in the Sugar Land, TX (suburb of Houston) area that is building the first eco-friendly homes. It's called the Lakes of Williams Ranch. According to General Electric, Lakes of Williams Ranch is the first Hybrid Custom Home Community using solar power.
The houses are designed to … (0 comments)
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david slavin: Where Do All The Leads Go? - 03/10/08 11:48 AM
The life blood of the real estate business is LEADS! Without leads, we have nothing. Many agents are using web based lead generator companies. Others are strictly referral based or direct mail or personal website agents. There are so many ways to generate leads. There are two main questions every … (24 comments)
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david slavin: Freemasons and Real Estate - 03/08/08 09:38 AM
Are there any Masons out there that have found a problem balancing the learning of the degrees with family and work. I'm contemplating petitioning a Lodge and from the books that I've been reading say that it can take some time to complete. My main concern is the amount … (1 comments)
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david slavin: College Road Trip - Movie Review - 03/08/08 09:19 AM
If you are a father with a daughter, then this movie is for you! It was hilarious and truthful. This movie exemplified what every dad feels or is going to feel when their "little" girl leaves home! We laughed the only way Martin Lawrence can make you laugh. He … (5 comments)
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david slavin: Who Do They Think They Are? - 01/31/08 07:00 PM
Don't YELL at me!
I can't believe what happened to me today.
My cell phone rings and on the other end is another call from someone trying to sell me something that will help my business go to the next level and blah, blah, blah. Since I was busy and … (11 comments)
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david slavin: The Houston Real Estate Market - 01/31/08 03:15 PM
According to the statistics, the Houston market isn't how the national media keep talking about. When the media talks about the crashing of the housing market, they aren't talking about the Houston real estate market. Are there foreclosures in the Houston area? Yes there are! According to a study, … (4 comments)
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david slavin: Are you Educated? - 01/31/08 02:52 PM
Now is the time to get yourself educated. Many agents are thinking about getting a part-time job when they should be spending a little money to get themselves educated. It is important to show the buyers and sellers in today's market that you are the best agent to help them. Even if … (5 comments)
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david slavin: 12930 Stratford Mill Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478 - 01/10/08 09:43 AM
It will be love at first sight! This house has it all including a pool. This is your opportunity to live in a house that looks like a model. Tile entry, kitchen, breakfast rm & bath rms. Laminate wood in both formals & … (5 comments)
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david slavin: 7122 Winston Ranch Parkway, Richmond, TX 77469 - 01/10/08 09:27 AM
This home has the WOW FACTOR! The house you've been looking for is here! Tile entry,kitchen,baths,utility rm. The gourmet kitchen has an abundance of cabinet space & open to huge family rm w/cozy fireplace & surround sound. Lg Master bdrm & mstr bath has double sinks,sep shower … (2 comments)
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david slavin: Warning! Real Estate Education Scam! - 12/19/07 09:17 AM
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Don't fall for the Rich Dad Education Scam! The way they scam people is they invite you to a free 2 hour seminar. Okay, nothing is free! Expect to get a sales pitch to attend their 3 day "training" course to learn the "How To" since the … (11 comments)
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david slavin: The Perfect Storm! - 12/12/07 02:04 PM
The perfect storm is here! It's time to take advantage of it before it's gone for another decade or two. The storm I'm talking about is real estate investing. If you were one of those people back in the late 80's that thought the real estate world was coming to an … (3 comments)
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david slavin: Think About It? - 11/28/07 03:01 PM
I read an article this morning about a leading heart doctor in Houston who put together a conference of heart doctors and oil well companies. You're probably asking yourself why? That was my first reaction until I read on and a light bulb went on above my … (4 comments)
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david slavin: Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo - 09/29/07 01:11 PM
The 2007 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo is finally here! There is something for the whole family at the fair. Visit www.fbcfa.org for the official website of the 2007 Fort Bend County Fair.
The Fort Bend County Fair attractions include:
BBQ Cook-OffCarnivalThe Fair Queenand Live Entertainment (The Emotions, Jason Cassidy, Cory … (0 comments)
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david slavin: Where is 5th Hottest Job Market? - 09/21/07 08:52 AM
HOUSTON! Houston ranks as the 5th hottest job market across the country. The city's jobless rate fell during the last 12 months to only 4.4%. There has been 69,500 jobs gained since mid 2006. Since energy is one of the main industries in the Houston area and oil is … (5 comments)
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david slavin: Is it Time to Panic? - 09/19/07 07:44 AM
Now is NOT the time to panic. It is, however, the time to look for opportunities in the market for our clients, investors and ourselves. With the fed lowering by 50 basis points, the markets now have something to look forward to. Think back several years ago during … (4 comments)
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david slavin: BPO's on New Homes... PLEASE HELP! - 09/13/07 06:06 PM
I received several BPO orders on brand new homes just sold. They were never on the MLS and they are so new that they haven't been posted to the county records yet. How do I get the needed information to complete the BPOs? PLEASE HELP!!!!
Thank You!!!
David Slavin, ABR davidslavin@remax.net … (5 comments)
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david slavin: Put Your Money Where You Mouth Is! - 09/12/07 10:41 PM
With the real estate market so slow in many markets across the country, the time to put your money where your mouth is has arrived. The market is ripe for picking up some houses at deep discounts and lease them. People have to live somewhere so why not in … (4 comments)
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david slavin: Put Your Money Where You Mouth Is! - 09/12/07 10:40 PM
With the real estate market so slow in many markets across the country, the time to put your money where your mouth is has arrived. The market is ripe for picking up some houses at deep discounts and lease them. People have to live somewhere so why not in … (7 comments)
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david slavin: Realtor being sued! Think it can't happen to you? Think Again! - 09/11/07 09:24 PM
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you are part of a law suit on a property you were part of? Well I never really gave it much thought until a family member who is a Realtor as well was recently involved in a law suit … (16 comments)
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david slavin: How to Sell a House! - 09/10/07 02:47 PM
A prospective buyer's first impression of your home can or break a successful sale. A poorly maintained lawn, peeling paint on a wall or windowsill, even a cluttered room can cause buyers to move on to the next home on their list.
So take a little time to make certain that … (5 comments)
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david slavin: What is Title Insurance? - 09/09/07 10:03 AM
You may be asking yourself, "What is title insurance and do I need it?" The answer is most definitely! Title insurance is a means of protecting yourself from financial loss in the event that a problem or problems develop with the rights to the ownership of your property. There may … (2 comments)
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david slavin: Katy Texas is Growing! - 09/07/07 05:43 PM
School is now in session and the enrollment of Katy Independent School District is up. KISD now has 53,634 students with 25,255 of those students enrolled in the 29 elementary schools. This is proof of the growth of young families moving into the area. With so many new homes … (5 comments)
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david slavin: The Machine We Need To Become! - 09/07/07 09:37 AM
I was reading a book the other day and it reminded me that we have one main job as an agent. That job is to generate LEADS! Without leads we have nothing! In this market it is imperative that we focus on the basics and concentrate on generating leads … (3 comments)
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david slavin: Record Yourself - 09/05/07 01:53 PM
I recently created a new listing presentation for myself. When you have used a certain presentation for a number of years and you decide to totally revamp it, you realize that you aren't as young as you once were when it comes to the memorization skills. The trick I … (17 comments)
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david slavin: Back on Track! - 08/28/07 12:31 PM
I am back on track! I had lost a lot of weight (over 100 pounds) and have regained 75 pounds since then. Now I'm back on track. I keep read ya'lls blogs and I'm motivated to get it back off. I know I'll need your help throughout this process. I've done … (16 comments)
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david slavin: Thank You Fellow Maniac Blogsters! - 08/27/07 01:42 PM
20,000 points and counting! 20,000 seemed like it was so far away when I first started blogging on Active Rain but here it is. Now what? Okay, I'll keep blogging! I think I'm addicted. What are the symptoms of the blogaholic and is there a cure? Do I even want … (3 comments)
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david slavin: Turn Leads into Closed Sales - 08/25/07 01:50 PM
Ever wonder what Realtors across the country or world do to convert leads into a closed sale? We all have certain things that we do when we get a lead. Some agents have developed systems for buyers leads and systems for seller leads.
There are several lead related topics … (9 comments)
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david slavin: What Do Your Clients Say About You? - 08/23/07 11:14 AM
There were six managers asked for the answer to two very important questions. Their answers can help you with your business and what your clients say about you.
Manager What is the most common complaint you hear from consumers?
No photos available on the web.Listings for $1.00Realtors never return phone calls.Realtors make a lot … (5 comments)
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david slavin: Housing Market in Houston Area... Good or Bad? - 08/21/07 10:51 AM
The housing market in the Houston area seems to have held up well... so far! According to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) statistics, sales have come up from the previous couple of months decline. The inventory entering the market has slowed from its fast pace. The price segment … (0 comments)
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david slavin: Buyers are wanting Super-Closets - 08/21/07 10:16 AM
In the Houston area market, storage facilities are and have been popping up everywhere. The need for more storage in the house is becoming a need instead of a want. Many older homes have little storage space and some don't have many closets at all. I've seen some … (7 comments)
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david slavin: Katy ISD Ratings - 08/20/07 01:24 PM
This list from the Fort Bend Star Newspaper is the ratings of all Katy ISD schools after the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) testing. The TAKS test is an assessment of students testing scores in grades 3 - 11 as well as the individual student group. The groups consist … (0 comments)
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david slavin: 8510 & 8514 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77036 - 08/18/07 05:35 PM
8510 Beechnut www.FortBendHomeFinder.com/8510beechnut
8514 Beechnut www.FortBendHomeFinder.com/8514beechnut
These two duplexes are FOR SALE and ready to make you some money! They are very well taken care of and 8514 is 100% leased and 8510 is 50% leased. Both are priced to sell quickly and the seller would like to sell … (3 comments)
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david slavin: Creative Selling Techinque - 08/17/07 03:54 PM
How do you make your listing stand out in today's market? Here's a techinque that is very similar to an auction without it becoming an auction. Let me explain. There was a house for sale in a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX that I sell a lot in and these … (5 comments)
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david slavin: Sugar Land Memorial Park - 08/09/07 09:27 PM
Phase one of the new new Sugar Land Memorial Park is under construction! The location of this new park is between Hwy 59 and University Blvd and is going to 420 acres when completed. Not only does it run along side of the Brazos River, it will have several lakes as … (0 comments)
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david slavin: Thirsty for some Minute Maid? - 08/03/07 09:11 AM
The Coca-Cola owned Minute Maid headquarters has been located in Houston, Texas for over 21 years. They are now becoming sweeter by moving to the city named after sugar... Sugar Land, Texas in Fort Bend County. The 400 employees of Minute Maid's headquarters will be relocated to the brand new office building … (7 comments)
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david slavin: Texas Tax Free Weekend - 07/27/07 10:59 AM
The tax free week end in Texas is August 17,18 & 19! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take advantage of making purchases without having to pay sales tax. There are guidelines that must be followed to save the sales tax so click on the details for the information … (9 comments)
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david slavin: Ballunar Festival - 07/25/07 04:58 PM
Here is your opportunity to attend a hot air balloon festival! Don't miss it! If you haven't ever been to a hot air balloon festival then you have to see this! There will be over 80 giant hot air balloons as well as skydivers, hang gliders and aerial acrobatics all … (1 comments)
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david slavin: About Stratford Park - Sugar Land, TX - 07/14/07 10:50 AM
Stratford Park is a quiet and small neighborhood consisting of only 325 homes. The homes were built by US Home and Ryland. The houses consist of three and four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms ranging in price from $140,000 up to $190,000.
For the kids there's a community pool … (0 comments)
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david slavin: Phrases that Persuade! - 07/13/07 11:57 AM
Here are some phrasesthat can help you in your writing of home descriptions, flyers, etc. Feel free to visit my other blogs for words that can help you. Words that Promote! & Words that Sell!
Why settle for __________ when you can have _____________?You'll receive all of these benefits:You can't lose.What … (5 comments)
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david slavin: 10,000... Do I hear 15,000? - 07/12/07 04:02 PM
I'm SOLD on Active Rain!!! I just reached 10,000 points! Thank you to all of my fellow Active Rain Blogoholics! I reached these points in less than two weeks! What a great feeling and now I'm looking to reach 15,000 soon then who knows... maybe 150,000!The funny thing about blogging is … (2 comments)
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david slavin: Words that SELL! - 07/12/07 02:59 PM
Some of our fellow AR Blogaholics asked if I have a list of words that sell. Ask and you shall receive!
Abundant AdorableBoundless CharmingCheerfulColossalDelightful EnchantingEnormousEnthrallingExquisiteGargantuanGemGenerousGiganticGrandGreatHugeImmenseInvitingIrresistibleJumboKing-sizeLavishLovelyMammoth MemorableMonumentalOversizedPacked with...PeacefulPerfectPicture-PerfectPicturesquePleasingPleasantRelaxingRoomySereneSizableSpecialSpectacularSubstantialToweringTranquilTremendousUnassumingUnforgettableVastWonderfulThere you have it. There's more but I'll save them for future blogs. For those of you who haven't seen my other "Words" blog then click the … (21 comments)
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david slavin: ...Like Knights of the Round Table! - 07/11/07 04:25 PM
Does your office have a monthly "Round Table" meeting? If your office does the same thing, it is a great idea! For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, let me explain. A "Round Table" meeting is anyone in the office that wants to join in can … (1 comments)
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david slavin: Imperial Sugar Redevelopment Plans - 07/11/07 12:42 PM
Living in Fort Bend County gives you the real sense of community. I have lived here since I was only 2 years old, so needless to say, I have seen this once company owned (before my time) town grow into a large city while keeping the feel of a small town.
A little … (5 comments)
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david slavin: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! - 07/10/07 09:46 PM
The Thank You card is one of the simplest and least expensive ways of making a lasting impression. There isn't anyone I know that would frown upon receiving a Thank You card or letter in the mail. That's right, there was NO "e" in front of mail. I'm talking about … (5 comments)
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david slavin: Don't miss viewing Stephen F. Austin's desk - 07/10/07 04:19 PM
This is the desk that Stephen F. Austin signed the original land grants that created Fort Bend County! It is at the Fort Bend County Museum and will be returned to the San Felipe State Historic Site and Stephen F. Austin State Park soon.
This was the exact spot where Stephen … (0 comments)
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david slavin: To Team or Not To Team... That is the Question? Part II - 07/09/07 04:25 PM
There was an top producing agent I was talking with a couple of years ago. He had his own team and after picking his brain, he revealed to me the team concept he was using. I really liked the team concept he was using and I would like to get feedback … (4 comments)
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david slavin: 3622 Stratford Town Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478 - 06/28/07 11:37 AM
You deserve the best!
3622 Stratford Town Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478
Only $169,900
3/2.5/2 2714 sqft.
Click here for virtual tour: http://idx.imprev.net/03782F07/23047/317724/index.ipv
David N. Slavin, ABR www.SellMyHouseDave.com
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