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real estate: Focus, Motivate, Act and deliver - 09/02/09 10:25 PM
With the state of affairs and the markets, Topsy turvey attitude, now's a troubling but thought provoking time. You have to make the decision.....are my financing and state of affairs in place? Have I been "floating along" making minimum payments and just going with the flow? And now you find it's the time to buy, and sell actually!!
The stock market has made a many people realize that the "get rich" scheme can come to a halt too fast for anyone's liking. And now, your home's lost this "ghost" equity!!! What is going on?? (if you bought the home 2 years … (8 comments)
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real estate: An offer, or a chess game - 03/17/09 09:46 PM
At times, as a listing agent, you experience the offer, counter offer, the counter offer, etc.. game. Just be patient and let them duel it out.
As a Realtor in the negotiations, your job is to advise and keep the sellers net sheets handy!! During a buyers market, you as the sellers agent, have to be empathetic to your sellers and any low ball offers they receive. A lowball offer with the right advise and negotiations can turn into a deal, if you work it. Always remind your sellers, this is the time to counter with what you will … (3 comments)
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real estate: To sell a home, a home in any market.. Can I sell a home in this market??? - 02/26/09 11:13 PM
Ask any Realtor, no matter where you are, there are two reason a home doesn't sell; Price and condition..... that's the advice of the past, but they will tell you, now there's another. Marketing!
With the age of the internet and the amount of buyers going to the web first; the thrid reason is now a factor. If your home is not in the condition it should be, it will not sell; only contingent on if you don't price it accordingly; with a follow up contingent on, if your home is not seen, it won't sell!
Now with all the Internet sights … (24 comments)
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real estate: Walk, don't run, but keep up the pace! - 02/03/09 10:56 PM
Times have changed in the real estate environment and for that matter the world. Discouragement is at a all time low; for sellers, agents and society in general We as people strive to make our best actions with our backs up against the wall! People, in general have a fear of flight, or move in fight, nature. So sit back, look at who you are and what you want. Do you, as a home-buyer, want to follow the news', rumors and back street gossip? Do you, as Realtors, want to follow the news and naysayers broadcasting how our economy is dead … (10 comments)
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real estate: Golf course review: Olympia Hills, Universal City, Tx - from your SA Realtor! - 01/22/09 06:35 PM
Had the opportunity to play a round of golf with some associates a few weeks back at Olympia Hills golf course in Universal city, Texas. Overall the course, even in the winter months, is in great condition! The greens were smooth and ran true. There are several blind shots that you need to be aware of off the tee (and I paid the price!!)
The price was reasonable and the pace of play was great! I would venture to say this course is a different layout all together when the trees are fully leafed. The course is also surrounded by … (6 comments)
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real estate: Frank Bailey, your San Antonio REALTOR--- Local Is Him!! - 01/14/09 10:39 PM
Knowledge is power, to learn and read is to know. I try and take tine to learn all i can about the San Antonio market as well as the rest of the world. Blogs are great, i love Active Rain, it's truly a wealth of knowledge for the REALTOR and the consumer alike. The Internet is your hub to diversify yourself; I like to dub it the "paperless encyclopedia" if used in the right way.
I take the time to educate myself to be your information doormat for all your San Antonio Texas real estate … (4 comments)
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real estate: The reccession has hit; even the referral fees! - 01/08/09 10:41 PM
Wow, I love to go through the web to increase my knowledge of the market and all aspects of real estate. I decided to look at some of the referrals posted here on Active rain and noticed an increase in the referral fee percentages!!! Is that a sign of the times? I know we are lucky to be one of the few industries to get paid to refer but 40 - 50%???? That really seems excessive to me, am I the only one to think that? With referral requests like that, I would definitely look elsewhere. Money not earned is money not … (9 comments)
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real estate: Your duty is phone duty - 01/07/09 10:38 PM
I'm sure all our office afford the luxuary and time to sign up for phone duty and I'm sure a lot of us are not really fond of it. The calls saying "we're in front of this house and want you to show us the inside right now" really puts you off. You have to develop a relationship with our customers, which is really hard on phone duty, and it deters a lot of agents.
You have to take a different approach and view it as an opportunity to "showcase" your business as a Realtor, period. Not everyone is looking to buy … (15 comments)
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real estate: 2009, a focus on you and your business - 01/04/09 11:13 PM
A fresh start, a new year; Now is the time to refocus on your profession. You are your business and you need to treat it like that. The past is the past, but it should not be forgotten, it should be part of your learning curve and your stepping stone to reevaluate what works and what doesn't. One can never be comfortable with achieving satisfaction, one must concentrate on being the best you can be, and knowing you put all you can in your business. Can you look at the person in the mirror and say you achieved this, but you … (10 comments)
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real estate: Your San Antonio REALTOR! - 12/18/08 10:33 PM
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real estate: Texas vets! - 12/18/08 09:52 PM
If you are, or know, or represent a Texas veteran, you may want to let them know of the great rates today!! If you are a vet, in Texas, with 30% or more disability, guess what? You can be eligible for an additional 1% less than the current rate when you buy a home!! It doesn't apply if you decide to refinance, but with the current interest rate where it is, it really is a great time to downsize or upgrade. With the buyers market and the interest rates and the additional entitlement of being a Texas vet with 30% or … (8 comments)
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real estate: Be THE market leader for $.....???? huh - 12/12/08 12:15 AM
So many landing pages, so many gimmicks leading you, the consumer, to leave the old "mickeymouse@whateveryouchoosethatemailtobe.com just to view listings. It's frustrating I know. You want to look for homes and do your homework but, you don't want the thousands of emails and the calls from real estate agents! I really do understand. There's a way around this; search the market area you're interested in; look at the blogs, testimonials, and websites of the "real" Realtors in your area. Everyone is so accustomed to page 1 of Google as the "standard" of real estate professionals and the opportunities to view listings. … (6 comments)
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real estate: My buyer? A loyal state of mine?? or mind.. - 12/09/08 10:08 PM
Do you get the occasional email from customers, at first keen and ready to go, but when you say the magic works, "come into the office" they magically disappear! Is that wrong? Should I deviate from being a professional and just drop what I'm doing to show a home? Kind of confused, how do you handle the "brush off," that's what I'll call it. I find if I don't jump in the car right then and there they are gone.
As a rookie still in this business, I ask my AR professionals, what's your course of action to keep a buyer … (19 comments)
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real estate: Your San Antonio Realtor! - 12/09/08 07:12 PM
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real estate: 2921 Lotus Park, Schertz, TX., 78154 - 11/29/08 02:10 PM
3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, $194,500, MLS: 751013
Immaculate single family home located in the Green-shire subdivision of Schertz, TX.
Heated pool and Jacuzzi overlooked by a covered patio ideally suited for an evening's barbeque.
Tile and laminate flooring throughout the first floor.
Huge master bedroom with an owners retreat! A must view. www.fabailey.com for more information!
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real estate: Why I am truly proud to be an American and a Veteran - 11/04/08 11:39 PM
Tonight, history was made. Not in the factor of race, creed color, sex, or religion. But to the fact that Democracy is and always will be worth fighting for. Adversity has surrounded our nation and people for over 200 years, and we have truly made a step in the right direction. Isn't this what we portray in our code of ethics?
I proudly served my country for over 20 years on my own free will, not because I had to, but because I wanted to, and believed in our core values. Tonight, our country has served me back and showed me why … (9 comments)
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real estate: Now, if you really want to buy a home, you'll make it happen!!! - 10/02/08 12:58 AM
You're sitting on the fence, still? Why? If you have the credit, and some money put aside, you are truly missing the boat! Most areas have a vast inventory of houses sitting on the market (San Antonio has about 8 months.....). You're sitting there looking at the 401k shrinking AND you just paid October's rent. Again, why?
Now is truly the time to buy a home. No ifs, ands or buts about it. Once again, buying a home will, in the long run, be one of the greatest investments you can do. Whether a buyer's market or a seller's market, you … (10 comments)
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real estate: Get an inspection, you won't regret it - 09/25/08 12:29 AM
To piggy back on my buddies Dale and Carl, it really is a great ideal to get a home inspection. Whether you're buying a resale home or a new home, the price you pay now is the price you save later. Building codes change all the time, so you must know how your home falls into that. Also, don't be discouraged if your 10+ year homes doesn't fall into the local codes and you feel the home of your dreams you're looking to buy is going to be a headache, your agent should negotiate a one years service contract, paid by the … (9 comments)
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real estate: The best thank you you can give me is a referral - 08/28/08 10:52 PM
You hired me. I hope I met all your needs and more. My professionalism and love for the industry speaks volumes..... We've laughed, we've worked, we've dined and counter offered. Now, we've closed and found you the home of your dreams.
You've expressed your gratitude and thanks, I reciprocated and really value our relationship. So I know you need the time to move in, get organized and get the furniture in order. I just ask for one thing; can I have you're referrals?
If I've done you the job, offered you advice, or even if you know me from a former … (16 comments)
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real estate: Do you dress to look like a business person? Or are jeans your thing? - 08/27/08 11:14 PM
Getting in the real estate business, I decided I should dress the part. I love looking professional, and having my clients working with someone dressed the part. Do you make an effort to wear clothes that reflect you as a professional? If not, you should I even offer this advice to the "well established" brokers and agents. You look like a professional, people treat you as such. Doesn't take a whole lot of time to make the effort, so, make the effort. I like looking like a professional, and being the part. It's all part of the package.
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Frank Bailey, ABR, GRI, SRS, SFR, CHMS, CDPE
Schertz,
TX
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Keller Williams Realty
Address: 2338 N. Loop 1604 W. ste 120, San Antonio, TX, 78248
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