Why should your real estate agent blog? - 08/29/07 12:02 PM
Here are a few reasons why you should choose a real estate agent who blogs:
Your agent's blog site is another avenue for your agent to post your home for saleBlogging increases Internet traffic to your agent's personal website(s)...which increases traffic to your home's listing as wellBlogging shows that your agent is committed to … (13 comments)
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Make the most of what you have! - 08/26/07 07:43 PM
You've probably decorated your home to reflect your personal taste and style. Great to live in, not so great if you are selling. See A CASE STUDY: MY FAMILY ROOM below as a demonstration!
"The way you live in your home, and the way you market and sell your house are two different … (13 comments)
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Menu of Services - 08/21/07 10:27 AM
I believe that your real estate experience should be as stress free as possible. A lot of the stress you feel when selling your home comes from feeling a lack of control over the process. That's why I offer a Menu of Services to all of my clients.I understand that no … (11 comments)
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School's open...drive carefully! - 08/20/07 03:43 PM
It's that time of year again in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Today I saw the first sign by the side of the road put up by AAA urging motorists to be extra cautious as summer ends and the school year begins. Thank you AAA for your continuing commitment to public safety and awareness!
As our children return … (2 comments)
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Success may mean NOT selling your home! - 08/16/07 05:20 PM
You've had your home on the market for months. You've done everything correctly.
You hired a professional REALTOR (who has marketed it every which way possible)You made all repairs before listingYou allow easy showing accessIt's been staged it to perfectionIt's priced correctly and/or you've reduced the priceBut still it's not selling. What … (16 comments)
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Lake Zurich Real Estate...Who is Showing Our Listings? - 08/14/07 11:06 AM
Here at RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, we keep track of which companies are showing our listings. The statistics are very interesting and show that in our market, RE/MAX is #1 for a reason! Not only do we have the #1 share of the market in terms of sales, but we show more of … (2 comments)
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Do you expect a gold star for your efforts? - 08/14/07 10:51 AM
This is not about blogging, points or featured posts. Although it also kind of applies to blogging (what are we blogging for?) this post is actually about customer service.
Do you really provide great customer service?
Do you try to anticipate your client's needs? Are you friendly? Approachable? Sincere? Are you a hard … (5 comments)
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The 60 Mile Long Pink Carpet of Hope - 08/13/07 08:50 AM
I didn't show or sell any homes on Saturday morning. Instead, I got up early and headed to Des Plaines to cheer on The Chicago Breast Cancer 3-Day walkers.
My tent buddy from last year, Sara Meyer, showed up to cheer with me. We dressed in pink, made signs, handed out candy, we … (5 comments)
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No Thanks, I'm just looking - 08/09/07 09:42 AM
Have you ever walked into a store and been asked by a salesperson, "Can I help you?"
Of course you have, and if you're like me, it can be irritating. While I appreciate the offer of assistance, it's the timing that is off. It's too soon, feels too pushy. My standard response is, … (25 comments)
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Sellers: Your Agent is Not Your Scapegoat! - 08/06/07 09:51 PM
You've hired a professional real estate agent to market your home because you realize that by doing so, you will have the BEST chance of selling your home for the HIGHEST PRICE in the LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME. Please, please, PLEASE, listen to your agent...and please, please, PLEASE don't treat us like … (45 comments)
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The State of the Market in Northern Illinois - 08/06/07 03:12 PM
What's happening in the market? A common question these days, one I hear often.
The Sales Advisory Council of RE/MAX Northern Illinois recently provided the following graph that I thought you would find interesting.
Personally, I think graphs are easier to understand than a bunch of numerical statistics. This graph clearly shows how … (2 comments)
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Lake Zurich School District 95 Information - 08/03/07 08:36 AM
If you have children, or are thinking about having children in the future, you know that one of the most important criteria for your new home is the school district the home will be located in.
For information about Lake Zurich District 95 Schools, please visit their website at www.lz95.org. If you … (0 comments)
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Customer Satisfaction: The Survey Says... - 08/02/07 04:13 PM
A recent article in REALTOR magazine stated that overall, more than 90% of buyers and 88% of sellers said they were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the services of their real estate professional. While these are great statistics, what it also means is that there are some clients that are, … (25 comments)
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RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Honored for Fundraising Efforts - 08/01/07 03:03 PM
My WONDERFUL office, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, was recently honored for our fundraising efforts on behalf of the Children's Memorial Hospital and Children's Miracle Network (CMN).
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest was one of seven Chicago area office networks that raised a combined total of $185,161 for CMN last year. RE/MAX associates altogether donated $11.4 … (0 comments)
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