MINDY GAGO's Blog

Must see upgrades! Open House

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:01:04 -0800

Open house in Indian Trail, March 1 2008 from 2-4 pm. Locations is 1503 Langdon Terrace in side the Shiloh Trace subdivision. Home is a 5 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath. For more Direction or questions about the home please call Mindy Gago 704-497-7554.

Open House Indian Trail

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:25:04 -0800

Open house in Indian Trail, January 19th from 2-4pm. Client is offering 3.5% to buyers agents. Locations is 2012 Farmingham in the Brandon Oaks Subdivision. Home is a 3 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath wtih bonus room. For more Direction or questions about the home please call Mindy Gago 704-497-7554.

Call Mindy Gago for all of your real esate needs at 704-497-7554

Open House

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:22:39 -0800

Open house in Indian Trail, January 26th from 2-5pm. Client is offering 3.5% to buyers agents. Locations is 5801 Lindley Crescent in side the Shiloh Trace subdivision. Home is a 4 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath. For more Direction or questions about the home please call Mindy Gago 704-497-7554.

For all your real estate needs call Mindy Gago 704-497-7554!

The resale Home Guide

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:23:19 -0800

The Resale home guide is new in the Charlotte/ Union County area. I find it difficult to read and now well laid out. I know it is suppose to be the equivalant to new homes quide but I am not sure if buyers will use it because of the way it is set up. Is the resale home guide unique to the Charlotte are or is it published in other area? If so how has it been received by the realtor community and buyers?

What do you think of the resale guide as a realtor in the Charlotte area?

Realtor.com Does the General public use it?

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:42:13 -0800

This topic seems to keep on popping up in my office and also with the listing of my own house.Do serious potential buyer use Realtor.com ? I think it is probably more popular than a company specific website. Before I became a agent I never went to a Keller William's , Caldwell banker, remax website. I went straight to Realtor.com. I skipped all of the houses that did not have interior photos.Now I know that the ones with out photos are sometimes the best ones! So how important is Realtor.com to you as agents?

Bad Experience Alert

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:21:39 -0800

Bad Experience alert! Free credit report.com is not so free. I recent pulled my credit on what I thought was free credit report.com. It turned out to be not so free. I had to enter my credit card number for security verification and I notice on my last credit card bill I was being charge $12 a month for credit protection of which I did not athourized. Maybe they put it in the fine print of their website but either way it was not properly disclosed in my opinion. Aren't they suppose to be protecting peoples credit not using in for there own benefit???

Taylor Glenn 0pen House

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:31:36 -0800

TAYLOR GLENN OPEN HOUSE

TAYLOR GLENN WILL BE HAVING A OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY BETWEEN 12-2. COME ON BY AND HAVE FREE MILK AND COOKIES.

DIRECTIONS TO TAYLOR GLENN: HIGHWAY 74 EAST TOWARDS MONROE TAKE RIGHT ON TO WELSLEY CHAPEL. GO PASSED OLD MONROE . COMMUNITY WILL BE ABOUT A MILE AND HALF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. AT FIRST STOP SIGN GO LEFT AND AT SECOND STOP SIGN GO RIGHT.

IF YOU GET LOST CALL 704-497-7554 OR E-MAIL MELINDAS@KW.COM

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Veteran's Day

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:51:37 -0800

Today is veterans day, a day of remembrance of all of those who have served and those who are currently serving. Also I think it is important to remember the families of those who have served and lost a loved one. This holiday is to remind all of us to support our troops. So take a moment today to remember with out them we would not live in the county we live in today!

Mindy Gago

Keller Williams Realty

704-497-7554

Do I need a realtor when I buy a new contruction home?

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:44:42 -0800

Do I need a Realtor when I buy a new construction home? Of-coarse! Remember the sales representativeis representing the builder not you the buyer. The are sales representative although are knowledgable they may not be licescned real estate agentsThey may only be familiar with that particular builder and not know what the houses across the street are selling for. Or that if you drive 5 miles down the road the same house is selling for half the price.These are important factors especially if you plan on selling in the near future. Best of all as a buyer most of the the time it doesn't cost you to have a buyer's agent represent you. Builders in this market usually are happy to pay a Realtor's commission to get a home sold. So if you are looking for new construction in Union County contact Mindy Gago at 704-497-7554.

HOA crazy restrictions

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:45:08 -0800

Recently this subject has come up a bit. Home owners association having crazy restrictions on properties. Yes I understand that they are for the greater good of the community and help to secure our homes values.Do they go to far? If you have some time this evening pick up that big old book of covenants and restrictions and read about 5 pages. You may find a restriction about how many dogs you are suppose to own or even what type of dogs you can own. How about a restriction on hanging laundry out side to dry? Are these restrictions really needed? Do we just not have common sense to keep up our own properties that we need someone else telling us to?

Brandon Oaks Open house

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:20:51 -0800

Brandon oaks will be having a open house this upcoming Sunday from 12-2. Cookies and Milk will be served.

Directions to Indian trail from 485 take exit 52 , Matthews take a right off the exit and drive for about 4 and half miles. The entrance will be on the right hand side. Balloons and signs will lead you to the property. If you need additional direction or have questions about the property feel free to Call Mindy Gago at 704-497-7554.

Great company for realtors

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:59:41 -0700

HELLO REALTORS!!!!!

I KNOW SEVERAL OF YOU ARE CURRENTLY WITH COMPANIES THAT YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO JOIN A GREAT COMPANY WITH A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE CONTACT AMY MOSER IN THE UNION COUNTY OFFICE AT 704-684-1000 . IT IS NOT LIKE OTHER REAL ESTATE COMPANY'S SHE WILL CALL YOU BACK IN THE SAME DAY. KELLER WILLIAMS HAS VERY VERY LOW MONTHLY FEES, PROFIT SHARING, AND GREAT SPLITS. I SPEAK HONESTLY AND SAY THAT AS A AGENT NEW TO THIS STATE AND HAVING LOTS OF QUESTIONS NO ONE HAS EVER SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR ME. EVERY ONE IN THE OFFICE IS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY AND ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP. OF COARSE THIS GREAT "TEAMS SPIRIT" STEMS DOWN FROM OUR GREAT TEAM LEADER , AMY MOSER.

CALL AMY TODAY 704-684-1000

TAYLOR GLENN OPEN HOUSE

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:08:48 -0700

TAYLOR GLENN WILL BE HAVING A HALLOWEEN THEMED OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY BETWEEN 2-4. SEVERAL HOUSES WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR VIEWING. COME ON BY!!!!

DIRECTIONS TO TAYLOR GLENN: HIGHWAY 74 EAST TOWARDS MONROE TAKE RIGHT ON TO WELSLEY CHAPEL. GO PASSED OLD MONROE . COMMUNITY WILL BE ABOUT A MILE AND HALF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

IF YOU GET LOST CALL 704-497-7554 OR E-MAIL MELINDAS@KW.COM

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GREAT COMPANY TO JOIN

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:52:35 -0700

HELLO REALTORS!!!!!

CALL AMY TODAY 704-684-1000

TOP 10 REASONS TO MOVE TO CHARLOTTE

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:42:16 -0700

BELOW IS A LIST OF THE TOP TEN REASONS I THINK SO MANY PEOPLE MOVE TO CHARLOTTE.

TOP 10 REASONS TO MOVE TO CHARLOTTE:

1. HOUSING PRICES

2. SCHOOLS

3. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

4. LOCATION TO MOUNTAINS, LAKE NORMAN AND BEACH

5. INEXPENSIVE TAXES

6. CLIMATE

7. QUALITY OF LIFE

8.HEALTHY JOB MARKET

9. SHOPPING

10. SWEET TEA!!!!

DID I MISS ANY BIG REASON WHY PEOPLE MOVE TO CHARLOTTE? DO YOU DISAGREE WITH MY TOP TEN REASONS TO MOVE TO CHARLOTTE? LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.

MOVING TO CHARLOTTE? CONTACT MINDY GAGO 704-497-7554

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VIRTUAL TOURS, WASTE OF MONEY?

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:46:04 -0700

ON MY LAST BLOG I ASKED IF OPEN HOUSES WERE WORTH THE TIME. SEVERAL OF YOU RESPONDED SO THIS SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY HOT TOPIC. ANOTHER AGENT MENTION THAT VIRTUAL TOURS HOMES WILL BE THE NEXT FORM OF A OPEN HOUSES. IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET THE SAME EXPERIENCE THAT YOU GET WITH A VIRTUAL TOUR AS WITH PHYSICAL TOUR OF A HOUSE. I THINK YOU MISS OUT ON A LOT SMELLS GOOD OR BAD, NEIGHBOR HOODS AND STRUCTURAL DETAILS OF A HOME THAT CAN EASILY BE OVERLOOKED WITH A VIRTUAL TOUR. ALSO SOMETIMES VIRTUAL TOURS CAN DISTORT THE IMAGE OF THE HOMES SOMETIMES MAKING THINGS SEEM WIDER AND SHORTER THAN IN REAL LIFE.

IN MY OPINION I RATHER HAVE 8 PHOTOS AND NO VIRTUAL TOURS. IF THEY ARE TRULY INTERESTED THEY WILL MAKE A APPOINTMENT TO SEE IT.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? ARE VIRTUAL TOURS A WASTER OF MONEY?

OPEN HOUSES,WASTE OF TIME?

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:10:40 -0700

I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH SEVERAL REALTORS IN THE LAST FEW DAYS AND SOME OF THEM HAVE STATED THAT THEY FIND IT A WASTE OF TIME. IN FACT MOST OF THEM SAID IT WAS A WASTE OF TIME.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC HOWEVER FEELS DIFFERENTLY. THEY BELIEVE REALTOR SHOULD BE DOING AS MANY OPEN HOUSES AS POSSIBLE.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE OPEN HOUSES A WASTER OF TIME?

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CURB APPEAL MATTERS EVEN DURING A DROUGHT!

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:02:46 -0700

HERE ARE 3 EASY TIPS TO MAKING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR ATTRACTIVE TO BUYERS EVEN IN A DROUGHT.

1.REPLACE BROWN DRIED MULCH WITH FRESH RED MULCH

THIS ADDS CURB APPEAL AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY WATERING

2. USE A RED VASE OR RED DOOR DECORATION ON OR AROUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE WAY

THIS WILL MAKE POTENTIAL BUYERS STOP AND LOOK!

3. MAKE SURE FRONT DOOR HAS BEEN RECENTLY BEEN CLEANED OR FRESHLY PAINTED

THIS IS A EASY FIX THAT SOME TIMES GETS OVER LOOKED BUT FIRST IMPRESSIONS REALLY TO MATTER WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL YOUR HOME? CONTACT MINDY GAGO 704-497-7554

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GO RED SOX!

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:04:04 -0700

OK ONE LAST BLOG BECAUSE I HAVE TO GO WATCH THE SOX PLAY ! THIS IS SO NOT WORK/REAL ESTATE RELATED BUT GO SOX!!!!!!!!!!

RETIRE IN CHARLOTTE

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:52:32 -0700

I JUST FINISHED READING A ARTICLE ON MONEY.CNN.COM THAT RATED CHARLOTTE (UPTOWN) ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO RETIRED. CHARLOTTE RANKED 27 OUT OF 35 OF THE BEST PLACES TO RETIRE DUE TO THE LOW COST OF LIVING , LOW PROPERTY TAXES AND THE NEW LIGHT RAIL LINE.

ARE YOU THINKING OF MOVING TO CHARLOTTE? CONTACT MINDY GAGO 704-497-7554

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MOVING?

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:30:01 -0700

MOVING? IF YOU HAVE PLANS TO MOVE IN THE NEAR FUTURE CALL YOUR LOCAL KELLER WILLIAMS OFFICE. A AGENT CAN HELP YOU LIST YOUR HOME AND GET IT SOLD! IN ADDITION A KELLER WILLIAMS AGENT CAN REFER YOU TO ANOTHER AGENT JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE US. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SMOOTH MOVE CONTACT A KELLER WILLIAMS AGENT TODAY!

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PORTUGUESE SPEAKING REALTOR IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:42:30 -0700

HI,

MY NAME IS MINDY GAGO I AM A REALTOR WITH KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY. IF YOU SPEAK PORTUGUESE AND ARE LOOKING FOR A REALTOR OR IF YOU HAVE A PORTUGUESE SPEAKING CLIENT DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL I WILL BE GLAD TO HELP.

MELINDAS@KW.COM

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TAYLOR GLENN OPEN HOUSE

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:15:50 -0700

TAYLOR GLENN WILL BE HAVING A HALLOWEEN THEMED OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY BETWEEN 2-4. SEVERAL HOUSES WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR VIEWING. COME ON BY!!!!

DIRECTIONS TO TAYLOR GLENN: HIGHWAY 74 EAST TOWARDS MONROE TAKE RIGHT ON TO WELSLEY CHAPEL. GO PASSED OLD MONROE . COMMUNITY WILL BE ABOUT A MILE AND HALF ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

IF YOU GET LOST CALL 704-497-7554 OR E-MAIL MELINDAS@KW.COM

WWW.GOMINDYGAGO.COM

TOP TEN REASON TO MOVE TO CHARLOTTE

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:03:44 -0700

TOP 10 REASON TO MOVE TO CHARLOTTE:

1. HOUSING PRICES

2. SCHOOLS

3. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

4. LOCATION TO MOUNTAINS, LAKE NORMAN AND BEACH

5. INEXPENSIVE TAXES

6. CLIMATE

7. QUALITY OF LIFE

8.HEALTHY JOB MARKET

9. SHOPPING

10. SWEET TEA!!!!

FORECLOSURE DROP IN SEPTEMBER

MINDY GAGO (KELLER WILLIAMS) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:43:38 -0700

I JUST FINISHED READING A ARTICLE ON MONEY.CNN.COM ABOUT A FORECLOSURE DROP IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AFTER 32 MONTHS OF RECORD BREAKING FORECLOSURES THROUGH OUT THE NATION. I THINK THIS IS A POSITIVE SIGN BUT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE WORST IS OVER WITH.

IS THE RECENT INCREASE IN FORECLOSURES DUE TO THE SIMPLE FACT THAT OUR POPULATION IS GROWING AND MORE PEOPLE NOW OWN HOUSES THEN EVER BEFORE. SO IT WOULD ONLY MAKE SENSE THAT WE HAVE MORE FORECLOSURES NOW THAN WE DID 10 YEARS AGO. OR IS IT DUE TO THE RECENT CHANGES IN THE MORTGAGE MARKET?

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

E-MAIL ME IF YOUWANT ME TO SEND YOU THE LINK.

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