murfreesboro real estate: Beware of Credit Card Texting Scams
- 01/04/13 11:10 PM
Don't panic if you get a text message stating that there's a problem with your credit card or that it's been deactivated. Chances are that everything is fine with your card. The message you received is likely a scam. Bill Hardekopf, CEO of credit card comparison site LowCards.com, says that there is a common texting scam that prompts people to call a number to solve an alleged problem with their credit cards. If you call, you'll be asked to enter your credit card number. At that point, you'll be handing over valuable information to scammers. Hardekopf recommends that you take the following steps … (6 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Zig Ziglar A Real Life Success Story
- 01/04/13 10:31 PM
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want." These words spoken by the "The Master of Motivation," also known as the late Zig Ziglar, have been coined as one of the keys to finding success in life. Read on to learn more pearls of wisdom from one of the world's best success teachers. Born in 1926 in Alabama, Hilary Hinton Ziglar was the tenth of twelve children. Ziglar spent the earlier part of his working career as a top salesman at various companies before becoming a motivational speaker and author. … (0 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Developers: “Bible Park USA will be “Green” Tourist Destination
- 05/12/08 09:45 AM
Officials with SafeHarbor Holding, LLC, developer of the Bible Park USA have committed to developing the Park in a way that is both "sustainable and carbon-friendly," according to Armon Bar-Tur, the Park's developer. Developers said in a release today that the geothermal energy used to heat and cool the Park to the significant green space that surrounds it, the grass pavers that replace traditional asphalt in parking areas, and an aggressive recycling program inside the Park will make the development a model of environmental responsibility for Rutherford County and indeed all tourist attractions. "We are committed to ensuring the Park itself, … (0 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: New appraisal practices could affect the PRICE of your next Home
- 05/12/08 09:32 AM
According to a recent article I read in The Washington Post, by Ken Harney, "A major legal brawl is breaking out over how homes are appraised, at what cost, and by whom. The outcome could directly affect the price you pay for your next piece of real estate, and the amount of mortgage money you can obtain. The fight centers on an unusual agreement reached in March among Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, their federal regulator, and New York attorney general Andrew M. Cuomo. The agreement took the form of an out-of-court settlement under which Cuomo terminated an investigation of the mortgage … (2 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Blues and Jazz Festivals & Events
- 05/03/08 07:42 AM
Main Street's JazzFest is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax, soak in the rays, and of course, hear some of the best contemporary live jazz. Admission to JazzFest is Free, and all are welcome. The Main StageSaturday, May 3rd From 11 AM - 7:30 PM 11:00 - Rutherford All County High School Jazz Band 12:00 - MTSU Jazz Ensemble I 1:30 - Joe Johnson 3:00 - Jeff Hall 4:30 - Jamie Simmons Sextet 6:00 - U.S. Army Ground Forces Jazz Guardians 7:30 - Nicholas Payton (Trumpet) Fresh off from playing the … (0 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: StoneCrest Grant HELPS uninsured at community-supported Medical Clinic
- 05/03/08 07:33 AM
The Smyrna A.M. reported this morning that StoneCrest Medical Center announced last week a $150,000 grant to the Primary Care & Hope Clinic in Murfreesboro - $50,000 of which will be utilized to provide direct patient care to the uninsured, with the remaining $100,000 to be used for sponsorship of the new facility's waiting room and other medical equipment and furnishings within the clinic, according to a press release. Primary Care & Hope Clinic is a community-supported health care organization that provides primary care to the working uninsured and medically underserved adults and children of Rutherford County. It has been in existence … (0 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Atmos Energy sponsors Habitat Home
- 05/03/08 07:28 AM
Accordig to the Daily News Journal (DNJ), "Thanks to Atmos Energy Operations of Tennessee and the Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity, Dorothy Hammond is the proud owner of a new home. The local Habitat chapter dedicated its 76th home in the county Thursday afternoon, with the sponsorship of the home being funded by Atmos Energy. Not only did Atmos Energy sponsor the home at 614 Reid Ave. in Murfreesboro, but the company also provided the majority of the volunteers who built the home. Hammond also put in a number of sweat equity hours on her home and has said many times: "It … (0 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: 8 REASONS WHY FSBO NEED YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- 04/18/08 03:15 AM
Have you ever gotten the objection, "Why should I use a Realtor rather than sell my house myself," from a FSBO? If so, here are some great reasons why EVERY FSBO should be using a Realtor. 1. You can sell their house for more money.According to the 2003 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the typical FSBO home sold for $145,000, compared to $175,000 for a salesperson-assisted home. This means that even if FSBOs pay you a 6-percent commission, they will realize $164,500. 2. You understand how to complete the many contracts, forms and disclosure statements required in a … (2 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Why Clients Won’t Move Forward and How I Respond!!!!
- 04/18/08 02:01 AM
As many of us know all too well, what buyers and sellers tell you may not be the real story. It's up to you to uncover the truth about a client's ambivalence. A savvy Realtor can infer a lot from the stated objection and determine how to proceed effectively. I recently read an article in which Dennis Caracciolo of RE/MAX Accord in Danville, Calif. gave great ideas on why clients won't move forward in the home buying/selling process. Here's his outline for responding to common client objections:1. NO MONEY. Buyer: $555,000 for this? I won't and can't pay that much!(Money may or … (3 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT THE HOUSING MARKET MAY BE PICKING UP
- 04/18/08 01:54 AM
According the the NAR there's one sign that your market is improving that you can't miss, and that's when your phone rings with new customers ready to buy or sell. But there are other indicators - not including the familiar days-on-market, new listings per month, and new contract activity - you'll want to monitor to see if a sales turnaround is imminent. Here are a few signs that NAR suggest that the housing market may be picking up in your area:Fewer Builder Concessions Look for new-home builders in your area, as a sign of new confidence, to curtail their offerings of … (0 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Listing Presentation; Are You a Winner or Loser? (Part 3)
- 04/02/08 04:21 AM
This is Part 3 on a series of post about how to present a GREAT listing presentation. 2. Not using quality presentation materials.Put yourself to the test: Think of your presentation as a major report you must turn in for a class. Tell yourself that this report will count for the biggest part of your grade during the class semester. When you take this type of attitude to proof, study, prepare, and finalize your presentation materials, you'll be on your way to a winning presentation every time. Fortunately today, many good resources are available through local MLS systems, software vendors, and the … (3 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Listing Presentation; Are You a Winner or Loser? (Part 2)
- 03/31/08 01:35 PM
1. Failing to recognize personality traits.I am a member of the Mike Ferry Organization and Mike always stresses the importance of identifying a potential clients personality trait as quickly as possible after speak or meeting with them. Many real estate professionals don't take into account the different personality traits of prospects when meeting with them. The two major personality types you should be watching out for are whether the prospects are analytical types or touchy-feely types. All prospects may not fall cleanly into one category or the other, but getting a feel early on in the meeting about which type of … (3 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Listing Presentation; Are You a Winner or Loser?
- 03/29/08 05:26 AM
Even the most experienced Realtors can make some common mistakes during a listing presentation. Here are some tips on what to avoid so you make the best impression on your prospective clients. First, remember that EVERY listing presentation is a job interview. You are applying with the sellers for the opportunity to sell their home. And you need to convince them that you are the best real estate professional for this job.I'm sure you have your standard listing presentation down by the time you do it a few times as I do. For example, I tell them about my company, myself … (11 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: DO YOU HAVE AN HOUR TO SPARE?
- 03/27/08 09:28 AM
Sometimes I find myself in a constant battle for......Time. There never seems to be enough of it, especially now. Everyone is moving at full speed and there's still not enough hours in the day to get everything done that we want to do. This is especially true for those of us who are Realtors and are working with multiple clients at any given moment. Here are a few things I do to try and regain control over my battle for time management. MAKE LISTS List making is a good way to not only keep track of things you want to buy, but … (4 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: I WANT TO BE A MORE POSITIVE THINKER, HOW ABOUT YOU?
- 03/27/08 12:25 AM
I know I'm not going to get that job. I need to lose weight, but I can't. Everyone keeps telling me walking and exercise will help me to lose it, but I know it won't work for me. Nothing works for me. I'm overdrawn on my checking account and I have no way of getting any money to put back in there. All of these things you say you can't do or won't happen for you will not happen with that attitude. Thinking negatively will keep you from getting the things you want or being where you want to be in … (6 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: FREE!!!! NO REALLY, IT'S ALL FREE!!!!
- 03/25/08 10:08 AM
There are a lot of useful FREE software applications, courses and resources available to real estate agents, real estate brokers, appraisers and mortgage brokers on the Internet. Most of the time these resources go unused because no one take the time to simply LOOK FOR THEM. Here is a list of FREEBIES that I use regularly. (wanted to add a helpful hint: Most sites REQUIRE an email address. Rather that clutter your business email with a lot of spam mail, set up a free email account at hotmail.com , gmail.com, or any of the other 10000000 sites that allows free email accounts. This … (10 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: PRICED TO SELL IN TODAY’S MARKET
- 03/23/08 02:09 AM
Are you starting to see the average number of days on the market for your current inventor growing in 2008 over previous years? I recently found a few GREAT HELPFUL HINTS by Fraida Varah, the principal broker of Fraida Varah Real Estate Group in Albany, N.Y. Varah recently sat down with Realtor magazine and shared some of her secrets on how she keeps her current inventory selling in today's market conditions. Below you will find some old and some new ideas on how to keep that inventory moving from ACTIVE to CLOSED!!!!!! Look at Pending Contracts. When analyzing your CMA, give the most … (5 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: How to Manage Your Clients Anxiety and Deal with Your Own!!!
- 03/23/08 01:44 AM
Many of us are currently dealing with a downturn in our market. This downturn can sometimes create a confidence crisis for the professional real estate agent. If you are having a tough time keeping your equilibrium, it can be even tougher to help keep your clients from stressing out. I recently ran across a great article that I wanted to share with you because most all of us can use the help to decrease the "DRAMA." The article featured training guru Dirk Zeller. He offers many helpful hints for alleviating client jitters which include:Calming your clients: Don't assume you know what your … (3 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2008
- 03/22/08 04:37 AM
Here are a few marketing mistakes to avoid for the current market in 2008!! 1. Don't assume the future will duplicate the past. Last year's clever marketing ideas may be ineffective in today's market. This might sound like a simple idea or even a non-brainer, however, some things that WERE GOLDMINES in the past few years might be "depleted" in our current market. Each market is different, be realistic when spending your marketing dollars.2. Don't follow the herd. What works for the top producer down the hall or at the competitor's office might not be appropriate for you. Take the time to review your … (13 comments)
murfreesboro real estate: Overcoming Objections in Today’s Market (Part 4)
- 03/19/08 07:58 AM
I am a member of the Mike Ferry organization and am a student of the one-on-one coaching program. Each day I listen to the Daily Superstar call with Mike Ferry and one of Top Producers in our industry. I wanted to share this information with you that I got from Chris Heller, also a member of the Mike Ferry Organization. According to Chris Heller, Top Producer in Encinitas, California, if you're not prospecting because you're not sure what to say, fear no more. Here are techniques for handling today's most common objections from prospective clients. 4. "I can't afford to use a real … (2 comments)
Don't panic if you get a text message stating that there's a problem with your credit card or that it's been deactivated. Chances are that everything is fine with your card. The message you received is likely a scam.
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