realtors: 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)

realtors: big a big fish in a small pond - 10/25/07 05:51 PM
Low on cash?
Have very few prospects?
Feeling really low?
Don't let fear paralyze your business.  I'm going to give you a simple, inexpensive marketing plan.  It's going to mean that you actually have to get out and work - so be prepared.
Step 1:  Choose a 100-home farm area.  Make sure the price range is between … (4 comments)

realtors: helpful guidelines for marketing - 10/25/07 11:58 AM
Here is a helpful matrix I give my agents regarding marketing.  This shows the per piece price of marketing materials and how much it actually costs to market based on increasing sizes of market areas. 
Money is tight for new agents (all agents) so using marketing money wisely is very important. I … (2 comments)

realtors: 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)

realtors: Here are some things not to do that will increase your business - 10/15/07 09:04 AM
One of my last blogs was about name tags and car magnets - all great things to increase your visibility as a Realtor.  However, I omitted some important common sense items:
If you are going to wear a name tag then please don't:
Be rude to people - they definitely won't call you.  If … (10 comments)

realtors: 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)

realtors: 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)

realtors: 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)

realtors: Having your own agent is always a wise idea - 10/07/07 09:44 AM
If you plan on purchasing a home, the first step is to find a reliable buyer's agent who will help guide you through the process.
A buyer's agent is your agent and represents your interests. 
If the property is listed the seller already has an agent who is looking our for his or her interests.  You … (3 comments)

 
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