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buying: master the obvious - 10/26/07 08:17 PM

Whether it's from hard work, luck or your Great Aunt Edna - you have gotten a listing. Congratulations!
Please do some basic things. Fill out all the fields completely in MLS. Upload as many pictures as you can of the house. Do a nice fact sheet on the house. Return calls from agents … (7 comments)

buying: Buyers can't make seller disclosures - 10/26/07 05:08 PM

In the hurry to get things done quickly, buyers' agents often will have clients fill out blank disclaimers and blank lead based paint disclosures for the listing agent to have the sellers sign. For agents who do this: DON'T!!
The law in most states (my guess is all states) is that sellers have to provide … (4 comments)

buying: The key to direct mail is to start small and stick with it! - 10/24/07 02:31 PM

If you plan on making direct mail a part of your Real Estate marketing plan - start small.
Realtors new to direct mail often take on too large a market area only to find they lack the funds and time to keep up with their program. The end result is that after … (13 comments)

buying: check list to getting home ready to sell - 10/23/07 06:41 PM

If you are getting ready to sell, here is an easy check list of what to do.
Make Repairs:
If there is wood rot, broken windows, damaged shingles or other visible damage, then have it repaired. It's a lot easier to sell a home that is mechanically and physically in shape. Fixing items before a home … (1 comments)

buying: the work really starts after the contract is written - 10/23/07 01:36 PM

Once the contract is written, the job of a good Realtor has really just begun. So has the job of a host of people including lenders, attorneys, title companies, insurance agents, home warranty companies and so on.
The beginning: Writing the contract.
Once the contract is written, the closing process is underway. (This … (4 comments)

buying: It's not the Fed that keeps long term interest rates low - 10/18/07 08:02 AM

It's become common for the public to watch the actions of the Federal Reserve, thinking that their raising and lower of interest rates will have some affect on home mortgage rates.
The truth is that what the Fed does has very little impact on interest rates for most home mortgages. To … (0 comments)

buying: Feedback can turn a stale listing into a paycheck - 10/12/07 03:24 PM

Your listing isn't selling. Trust me you are not alone. However, your clients really "need" to sell and you feel frustrated - what can you do?
The answer is simple - give your sellers regular feedback on showings and on changes in the market.
Calling for feedback from showings is the key … (5 comments)

buying: So What's a CLUE Report - 10/10/07 10:30 AM

If you are a homeowner you might want to be aware that filing an insurance claim for damage to your home could one day impact your ability to sell your property.
Insurance claims on homes now may be submitted to a 10-year old database called the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange Property … (5 comments)

buying: start planning your spring move now - 10/09/07 11:44 AM

If you watched all your friends and neighbors move this past year and you have vowed that next year will be your time to move - start your preparations now.
Too many homeowners wait until the last minute to get their home market ready and are often overwhelmed with all that needs … (0 comments)

buying: Look for a good investment not a deal - 10/08/07 10:49 AM

Everyone wants a deal in real estate or as it's been called - "the price of a lifetime." Many home lookers won't even make an offer unless it is tens of thousands under the asking price.
My advice to this type of buyer is look at the house and its potential long-term resale.
You … (4 comments)

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