slavin: What Do You Do? - 10/05/08 09:07 AM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES
This is always a tough one for many agents. In today's real estate market we must make sure customer service is a top priority and part of this is gift giving. I'm not necessarily talking about holiday gifts to clients and past … (18 comments)
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slavin: Consumer Reports - Reducing Commission - 10/04/08 02:32 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com
According to an article in the September 2008 issue of Consumer Reports, the percentages are too close to call. They surveyed the differences among the major real estate companies for overall performance and success in attracting buyers. They did find a difference … (10 comments)
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slavin: Customer Service is a MUST! - 10/04/08 01:56 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
In today's market, it is imperative to give the best customer service possible. By giving the best customer service, your clients will become your cheer leader. Word of mouth and referrals are THE best method for business growth. It gives you instant … (9 comments)
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slavin: Office Support - 09/09/08 07:26 PM
by David N. Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
Does your office support you and help you to become successful? My office does and this is one of the reasons I love being there and being part of RE/MAX! There are a couple of top producing agents in our … (5 comments)
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slavin: A Great Idea for Your Students at Home! - 09/03/08 05:30 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com www.SellMyHouseDave.com
Have you noticed that the textbooks have gotten heavier? With school now in full swing, my daughter's books are almost the same weight as she is. When I was in school, I don't remember the books as heavy as they are now. … (4 comments)
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slavin: John McCain's VP Pick... - 08/29/08 12:51 PM
Sarah Palin was a great pick (my opinion) since she helped reduce property taxes in Alaska which should be good news for all of us in and out of the real estate industry. This news will help the fight for ALL property owners! She should be able to rally women … (39 comments)
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slavin: A Must Do For Sellers! - 08/18/08 04:17 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
There are so many things a seller must do to get a house sold and there are so many things a real estate agent must do to get a house sold. Why would a seller go through the cleaning, landscaping, power … (1 comments)
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slavin: Is the Commission Negotiable? - 08/05/08 01:38 PM
By: David N. Slavin, ABR,SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
In recent years, discounting real estate agents have come into the picture. This has made people question if the commissions on selling a house are negotiable. The answer is yes. The next question should be, "At what cost?" This … (13 comments)
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slavin: What is a Prelisting Inspection? And Should I Have One? - 08/03/08 03:10 PM
By David N. Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com
This is a simple question to answer. A prelisting inspection is the same as a regular house inspection but the difference is you are getting it on your own house BEFORE your buyer does. Should you have one? YES!!!
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slavin: The Advice of a Professional! - 08/03/08 02:43 PM
by David N. Slavin, ABR, SRES www.SellMyHouseDave.com www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
There are so many times I ask myself, "WHY? Why do people hire a real estate agent?" The answer is simple... For their professional expertise. Then why won't sellers take the advice of the professional they hired? If an agent recommends … (0 comments)
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slavin: Neutral is BEST! - 07/12/08 02:01 PM
Neutral colors are also best to get a house sold in the quickest amount of time in today's market. Bold colors will usually make the house take more time to get it sold. Neutral colors will go with everyone's furniture. Most people are visual and it if the potential buyer has to … (3 comments)
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slavin: Declutter the Clutterfest! - 07/12/08 01:19 PM
If you are trying to figure out where to put more stuff or you can't find something you've been looking for but you know it's here somewhere? Then it's time to get rid of your stuff if you are planning on selling anytime soon. Clutter is one of the biggest turn-offs for … (1 comments)
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slavin: Sugar Land, TX & Richmond, TX Zip Code Changes - 06/10/08 10:14 AM
The growth of Sugar Land and Richmond Texas has caused the United States Postal Service to change zip codes to "better serve" the cities. As if "better service" is even in the postal vocabulary. The problems and expense this will cause home owners and businesses will make them all … (2 comments)
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slavin: Floor Cleanliness Linked to Family's Health - 03/19/08 03:06 PM
A recent survey by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification found 81% of U.S. homeowners feel that their family's health is directly related to the cleanliness of their floors. 33% of the people surveyed said that someone in their household suffers from indoor allergies. Also, 50% of … (2 comments)
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slavin: 21 Ways to Save Money in Your Home! - 03/19/08 02:22 PM
Every household in the Unites States uses a lot of energy. The typical U.S. household spends almost $1,500 per year on utility bills. You don't have to spend money to save money. These steps are easy and simple for everyone to use.
Turn off everything that you aren't using including lights, … (6 comments)
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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? … (12 comments)
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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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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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slavin: FORE ! ! ! ! - 12/19/07 08:21 AM
Have you noticed that in the 1990's golf courses were being built everywhere? Now in the Houston area (where you can usually golf all year long) several of the golf courses are selling out to developers to build new neighborhoods. In all parts of the area, golf courses are … (2 comments)
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slavin: 2007 Katy Rice Harvest Festival - 10/02/07 08:46 AM
The Katy Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this event for 27 years. Don't miss this great party! October 13 & 14 you will enjoy the excitement and family fun with three stages of continuous live entertainment, craft and food booths, a carnival and so much more!!! Visit http://www.katychamber.com/2007_RHF/index.htm to … (2 comments)
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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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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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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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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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slavin: Should You Buy? Should You Sell? Should You Stay Put? - 07/26/07 10:29 AM
The Houston Business Journal conducted a survey about what home owners think about buying, selling or staying put for now. Here are some of the comments from Houston area readers.
Buying:
The market is getting a little pricey. I'd like to sell and upgrade, but the market's prohibitive for the innerloop.Higher … (2 comments)
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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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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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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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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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slavin: Pictures of the House on the MLS - 07/04/07 05:17 PM
One of my biggest pet peeves is agents not posting good pictures or not even posting pictures at all! I feel that this is one of the most important duties an agent can and should do, is post good if not great pictures. If the pictures are blurry, then retake the … (28 comments)
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