surprise real estate: Who is Minding the Listing? - 10/08/09 10:31 AM
I pulled up to the listed home with clients in tow and as approach the door I see cobwebs around the handle and the lockbox. Information listed on the MLS sheet indicated the home on the market for over 215 days, which isn't unusual in this market. However, a surprise was … (4 comments)
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surprise real estate: The Sunday Difference - 10/04/09 09:21 PM
Sunday is a "different" day! Sunday feels different, Sunday smells different, Sunday is the most unique day of the week. Whether you are a religious person or not, their is something special about Sunday and that special feel, smell, or sight, is uniquely different to everyone. If you haven't stopped to … (1 comments)
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surprise real estate: Professionals Return Calls - 09/23/09 06:43 PM
Professional agents return phone calls as soon as they can get the message. It is plain and simple and common sense to professional sales people who have sold in the real estate market and out of it for any length of time. With all the modern technology, cell phones, email, texting, … (5 comments)
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surprise real estate: I Don't Get It? - 09/23/09 03:13 PM
I don't get it so please, someone, anyone, help me understand. Why do agents request a call to them to obtain the lockbox code when they don't use the MLS lockbox and then never call back with that information? The MLS indicates the listing as active and yet no call from the … (5 comments)
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surprise real estate: West Valley Fall Fun - 09/22/09 09:38 PM
October 24-25 Buckeye, Arizona celebrates Heritage Days and its rich culture and history. There are many fun activities including an antique tractor and engine show; an antique tractor pull and parade; a Lil' Miss and Mister Heritage Pageant for children; pumpkin patch; live and silent auction; food vendors; and arts … (0 comments)
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surprise real estate: Surprise Fall Cleanup - 09/10/09 10:11 PM
Surprise has set Saturday September 19th for the Fall Cleanup Event from 7 A.M. to 1 P.M. This activity is presented by Surprise and Waste Management and allows residents to drop off up to 2,000 pounds of residential waste free at the Northwest Regional Landfill. The address is 19401 W. Deer … (0 comments)
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surprise real estate: Secret Agent - 09/09/09 06:46 PM
You decided to purchase, sell or lease your home in Surprise, Arizona and use a professional Realtor to insure fair and ethical treatment. Congratulations on your first correct decision! Now where do you go and how do you decide which agent to utilize? Let me suggest some criteria that might help you select the best … (0 comments)
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surprise real estate: Are You Happy? - 09/09/09 10:05 AM
Well known American film director, producer and screenwriter, George Lucas said, "If America is the pursuit of happiness, the best way to pursue happiness is to help other people." That is certainly wise advice and makes me wonder, how many of us are happy? Are we helping other people or are … (2 comments)
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surprise real estate: You are What You Show - 09/07/09 12:59 PM
What kind of example are you? Someone once said, "People know what you are by what they see, not by what they hear." There are some brokers and agents on Active Rain that "talk" or "write" very well but unfortunately their actions don't mesh with what they portray. It is unfortunate they have not learned, talk is … (4 comments)
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surprise real estate: Warnings - 09/06/09 12:30 AM
I was in the grocery store this afternoon and as I was checking out several patrons left with their purchases and one set off the noisy "inventory control device". The purpose of this device and the loud sound is to help prevent customers from taking unpaid items from the store. The … (7 comments)
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surprise real estate: What does the Graphic Say??? - 09/05/09 12:16 PM
When you get to the bottom of a post to leave a comment sometimes a box appears and the comment asks "What does the graphic say?" Occasionally a real word is listed but most of the time the "word" is gibberish. I chuckle at some of the graphics listed and as I was entering … (3 comments)
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surprise real estate: Scumbag Landlords - 09/04/09 03:57 PM
Is there anything lower than a scumbag landlord that takes a tenants rental money while defaulting on their loan and letting the place foreclose? I have a client who is in that situation as I write this post. Fortunately, we found out the home is going to foreclosure so I have the time … (8 comments)
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surprise real estate: What Do You Really Think? - 09/03/09 01:52 PM
I am fascinated with the number of people who read blog posts and never leave a comment, positive, negative or neutral. I wonder if they agree, disagree or don't care. It would be interesting to know some of the thoughts of readers. How about you? Care to get involved and comment?
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surprise real estate: Arizona - Experience All of It - 09/02/09 11:54 PM
Arizona is a great place to live and enjoy all the beauties mother nature has to offer. Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State and the picture is just one of the many gorgeous views of this incredible wonder.
There is so much to do year around from golf, hiking, Sedona … (1 comments)
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surprise real estate: Are You Excited? - 09/02/09 11:19 PM
Are you excited about being in the Real Estate Industry? Everyday we face challenges with the economy, negativity on the news, tighter loan requirements, and bankers who are clueless about homes they now possess. It is hard at times to be excited about our profession.
If you get discouraged and less excited it might help to remember … (3 comments)
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surprise real estate: Thorns Among Roses or Roses Among Thorns - 08/30/09 04:41 PM
I am a firm believer in a positive outlook in every situation that arises and we can learn from everything that comes our way. Someone once said, "Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns." Which type of person are you?
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surprise real estate: The Chief Peddlers Blog - 08/30/09 02:31 AM
In the "olden" days salesmen were called peddlers. They often had a number of items on their wagon or cart or other means of transportation. Having been in sales, sales management and marketing for 35+ years I feel I can help others in the sales profession with information on a number of topics.
If … (1 comments)
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surprise real estate: Are Your Challenges Fun? - 08/20/09 03:37 PM
The legendary Walt Disney once said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt had the right attitude and spirit in all that he did and where would TV, Movies and Entertainment in general be without his visionary outlook?
These past few years have been loaded with challenges in the … (1 comments)
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surprise real estate: Aim - 08/20/09 01:36 PM
"In the long run, men hit what they aim at, therefore, they had better aim at something high," stated Henry David Thoreau. How high is your aim? Have you set your goals for real estate success high. Thoreau's wisdom should be taken to heart, set goals high and then work like … (0 comments)
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surprise real estate: Scam Request - 08/18/09 11:07 PM
I don't know how many of you have received the "scam" letter from Senator Wilson Asinobi Ake of Nigeria, but this is a heads up that you might receive one. This letter has been going around for at least two years with the sender asking for help to purchase a home/property for … (10 comments)
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