Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Leadership by Ducks Theory - 10/18/09 08:44 AM
During our second day at the Indiana REALTOR Leadership Academy, after the Rainbow Leadership Style Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston and 17 others from around the State learned the Duck Theory of Leadership.  This was explained in detail by fellow Indiana Realtor Leadership Academy Student Barry Skalski in his blog.  Learn the"Ducks" principles here.
If you are interested in Leadership and giving back to our Elkhart County REALTOR's, the 2010-2011 session will begin in October 2010.  This is a wonderful thing to participate in and the benefit to you is tremendous...  Contact Evelyn Johnston with Prudential One Realty at 574-304-7148 for more information … (2 comments)

Elkhart Indiana Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Attends Leadership Academy - 10/18/09 07:04 AM
Beautiful Camp Ransburg in Bloomington, Indiana, was the location of the first meeting of the Indiana REALTOR's(r) Leadership Academy that Elkhart Indiana Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnstonattended.  The turning of the leaves, the smell of burning leaves and the definite chill in the air all worked together to bring 17 REALTOR's(r) from across the State together to learn about Leadership!
Some of us had met or talked with one another in our own markets while conducting normal Real Estate Business, but for most of us this was where we met for the first time.  Within hours, we were on our way to … (0 comments)

Every Seller Needs To Know, What Sells a house? - 10/04/09 09:45 AM
Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston ran across this "Every Seller Needs To Know, What Sells A House" article and though Seller's in Elkhart would also like to know! Enjoy!
Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Carra Riley Inc.- Real Estate Consultant, Author, Speaker ):
Every Seller Needs To Know, What Sells a house?
There are four varibles that sell a house.

1.  Price
 




2.  Terms
 





3.  Condition
 



4.  Location
 
 
All four of the variables go together to create the "perfect sale."  Each aspect must be taken into … (0 comments)

Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Talks About Selling to Different Generations, Part 4, Generation Y - 10/03/09 03:13 PM
Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston talks about selling to different generations, part 3, Generation X. Age plays a critical role in customer buying decisions.  In fact, the generation into which we are born has as much impact on buying and purchasing decisions as income and education.  Our shared experiences determine what motivates us toward or away from a sale, according to the report I received from Scott York of Metropolitan Title Company here in Elkhart.  He may be reached at 574-293-9111. Part 1 was about Seniors/Mature generation, you can read about that here.
Let's see what we have on Generation Y:
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Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Talks About Selling to Different Generations, Part 3, Generation X - 10/03/09 03:06 PM
Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston talks about selling to different generations, part 3, Generation X. Age plays a critical role in customer buying decisions.  In fact, the generation into which we are born has as much impact on buying and purchasing decisions as income and education.  Our shared experiences determine what motivates us toward or away from a sale, according to the report I received from Scott York of Metropolitan Title Company here in Elkhart.  He may be reached at 574-293-9111. Part 1 was about Seniors/Mature generation, you can read about that here.
Let's see what we have on Generation X:
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Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston Lists 70 Something Ways To Lose Your Home Part 8 - 10/03/09 02:53 PM
70 something waqys to lose your home started a while back and you can catch up here.  eWe are talking about the reasons why you would want to use a reputable Title Company when you purchase your residence or any other real estate.  Let's review numbers 71 to 77.
71.  Pre-existing viiolation of subdivision mapping laws.
72.  Pre-existing violation of zoning ordinances
73.  Pre-existing violation of conditions, covenants and restrictions affecting the land.
74.  Post-policy forgery against the insured interest.
75.  Forced removal of residential improvements due to lack of an appropriate building permit (subject to deductible).
76.  Post-policy construction of … (0 comments)

Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Talks About Selling to Different Generations, Part 2, Baby Boomers - 10/03/09 12:13 PM
Elkhart Reall Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston talks about selling to different generations, part 2, Baby Boomers. Age plays a critical role in customer buying decisions.  In fact, the generation into which we are born has as much impact on buying and purchasing decisions as income and education.  Our shared experiences determine what motivates us toward or away from a sale, according to the report I received from Scott York of Metropolitan Title Company here in Elkhart.  He may be reached at 574-293-9111. Part 1 was about Seniors/Mature generation, you can read about that here.
 
Baby Boomers make up 30% of our … (2 comments)

Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Talks About Selling to Different Generations - 10/03/09 12:01 PM
Age plays a critical role in customer buying decisions.  In fact, the generation into which we are born has as much impact on buying and purchasing decisions as income and education.  Our shared experiences determine what motivates us toward or away from a sale, according to the report I received from Scott York of Metropolitan Title Company here in Elkhart.  He may be reached at 574-293-9111.
Let's take a look at Seniors/Mature catagory.  This covers 26% of our population, and they were born between 1909 and 1945.  They:
Grew up in a time when things were rationed Saved for a rainy … (2 comments)

Elkhart Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston Lists 70 Something Ways To Lose Your Home Part 7 - 10/03/09 10:37 AM
70 something waqys to lose your home started a while back and you can catch up here.  We are talking about the reasons why you would want to use a reputable Title Company when you purchase your residence or any other real estate.  Let's review numbers 61 thru 70...
61.  Forged notarization or witness acknowledgment.
62.  Deed not propertly recorded (wrong county, missing pages or other contents, or without required payment).
63.  Deed from grantor who is claimed to have acquired title through fraud upon creditors of a prior owner,
64.  Deed to a purchaser from one who has previously sold … (0 comments)

Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston Says: If You Are Behind In Your Mortgage Payment, There Is Hope! - 10/02/09 08:16 PM
The first thing you should do if you are behind in your mortgage payment, is, call your Mortgage Lender and ask for their help, says Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston with Prudential One Realty.  Your Mortgage Lender does not want your home back, they are in the business to loan money, and accept deposits.
Give your Mortgage Lender the opportunity to modify your loan, if possible, and stay in the home.  Do not move out!  Once you leave the home the Mortgage Lender can accelerate the foreclosure process and take possession of the home, when there may have been a chance for … (0 comments)

Mortgage Delinquencies - The Coming Storm - 10/02/09 10:56 AM
Elkhart REALTOR Evelyn Johnston reports foreclosures are still rising according to the blog post below.  If you are in trouble with your Mortgage Payments, call a Certified Short Sale Specialist who can answer your questions, like Evelyn Johnston with Prudential One Realty, at 574-304-7148.
Via Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert (The Jeff Geoghan Realty Group, Coldwell Banker Lancaster PA):
This is one of those posts where I wish I didn't have to write it, but felt it was so important to my readers that I would be remiss not to at least talk about it.
Everyone out there probably … (0 comments)

 
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