realtor: The sign says FOR SALE- not for RENT! - 03/15/10 02:45 PM
Are you sick to death yet of getting that call? Will your seller lease/purchase, bond for title, rent? I know I am although I've been told that this is the next "wave" to come. As agents we can put this information in the remarks section of MLS so that agents showing do know if that property meets the criteria. But I've had buyers agents try to beat me up over the fact that my sellers (who are flip investors for the most part) will not even consider these options.
No, my sellers want to SELL the property. If they … (6 comments)
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realtor: Redneck Realtors on the Loose-Someone Help them PLEEZE! - 03/14/10 05:53 PM
This is a blog from about 6 months ago but based on what I saw today whilst showing..it's completely relevant. You might want to get a mirror and check this out for yourself!
Like it or not we are called upon to portray to the world, our professionalism. That extends to your hair!! This may sound trite, but as I look through some of the profiles of my colleagues on this and other sites, it seems we may have a problem!! We're stuck in the 70's and 80's with our hair and make up ladies! And guys..this can run for you … (4 comments)
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realtor: Will you Be a Realtor through the Coming Storm?? - 03/11/10 09:16 PM
For over a year now my office has been preparing for the coming storm. Some of you are already beginning to see the rip currents but still havent' experienced the tsunami. DOOM GLOOM...Nope..not if you're prepared.
What is the storm? The sarcastic side of me raises my eyebrow that you'd believe the media for one moment that the worst is over! Oh, but you say..I'm already doing great this year. Yup you will. So what's ahead. Now I'm no lender, market analyst or any such learn-ed creature. I'll tell you what I've been told and see if you agree that … (8 comments)
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realtor: This ain't the Bible Belt...it's the Buckle! Buying a home in the South - 03/11/10 01:24 PM
Well some of you saw my previous post on Green homes so you're no stranger to the fact that I'm not PC when it comes to both life and Real Estate. And surprisingly my clients appreciate that. It's like going on a date and people tell you not to talk about religion or politics. Again surprisingly, those things come up during showings, listings and throughout real estate transactions with other agents all the time here in Greenville, Travelers Rest and the Upstate.
People moving from out of state are exposed to a great culture shock. We're NICE here! Neighbors will come say … (5 comments)
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realtor: Happy to have been BURNED? - 01/29/09 07:04 AM
Ohh did that sound bad? Well sometimes it's a hard working Realtor's job to set the client straight on market, pricing, staging, or buying within their means and of course ..the dreaded agency issues. But that's not what this post is about. You already (I hope) know how to take care of yourself whe it comes to clients. But how do you handle YOU?
During the holidays, Greenville, SC was popping, busier with Real Estate than in the past 4 months. It was exhausting and a great way to start the year, with a plethora of leads and contracts and closings. But … (4 comments)
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realtor: Lordy Lordy!! This REALTORS Turnin 40! - 10/24/08 07:45 AM
I"m baked fellow REALTORS! I can't believe I'm turing 40 this year. I"ve had a crappy week and you guys at AR have literally been my saving grace. I just want some happy notes to let me know that 60 is the new 40 and help me get the points I need to move forward in AR! And Please let me know that we will survive this real estate boom and recover hopefully soon.
So this is a purely soliticited request for Happy Birthday Points. My goal is 100 responses. That will make my week! I so appreciate all of the advice from … (19 comments)
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realtor: Mutton Chops and VPL's REALTORS Beware!!! - 10/20/08 02:36 PM
Here in the south we have some interesting characters..sometimes too interesting. When I was at a local REALTOR function recently I saw some things that blatantly have to go! The way we dress is one thing. I"ve blogged before about unscrupulous hairdos for professionals. But what about vacuum packed pants and facial hair.
Now I know some of you guys and gals might be offended by this and that is not my intention (I'm actually making a funny statement). I was once told that having just a mustache for a man (or woman) was akin to looking like an outdated adult … (4 comments)
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realtor: Time Management:Keeping Margin in your life..no not MARGARINE..Margin! - 10/19/08 07:39 PM
Today was one of those messages at church that changed my life as a REALTOR, wife, mother and friend. It was about the Margin between work and the rest of your life. Time management in essence. It was so in my face, it brought tears and I hope that sharing it with you will help you keep your life within margin as well.
What does that mean? Sabbath: used to be a Blue day. Everything was closed, a time of rest, of prayer and for family. That's gone by the wayside much the way of Atari and typewriters, oh and Margarine … (6 comments)
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realtor: Postive Networking Means ... SHUT UP! - 10/15/08 01:27 PM
We're REALTORS. We love to talk! We love to talk about houses, markets, inventory, flips, you name it. But when it comes to networking the most mundane person you meet at the Chamber meeting is the person who tells you all about his business. BLAH BLAH BLAH
When you were trying hard for that first date, what did you talk about. YOURSELF. And guess what? Then you shut up and let the other person talk about THEMSELF. If they said something you didnt' like, they were off the "cool" list. But if you really were into that person you listened hard, … (3 comments)
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realtor: Are YOU as well as your clients..buying in this market? - 09/18/08 08:29 AM
The economy is in turmoil as we all hear. Foreclosures and short sales at all time highs. It's been a great time for our buyers. But are you personally looking at this market for investments? If you're not, you could be cutting your nose off to spite your face.
Why? I personally just closed on our third investment home last week. Do I have a lot of money..no. But there are still ways to do interest only loans and use other media to do repairs. And whether or not you flip the house and sell it or use it for rental … (2 comments)
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realtor: AR Realtor Political Poll- Please Respond! - 09/03/08 11:19 AM
Ok guys I know many of you feel politics and real estate don't mix and I agree. We will however experience differently via both candidates. So I've decided to conduct an independent poll. I don't need diatribes on why the candidate you like will be best qualified. The basis of this is to see via AR since we have so many members, in an early prediction, who could be the candidate in Nov.
Here's the jist. I'm asking for you to respond to this blog with three pieces of information only. I will post the results on Friday.
The questions are:
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realtor: Are Open Houses Even Worth It??? - 09/01/08 01:57 AM
Ok I'm posting for two reasons. One to get an answer to this dilemma about open houses. Two, to get to 30K points before tomorrow morning. It's been my benchmark for a long time. So here's the real topic...
I spent my "day of worship/rest/Sabbath" at two open houses. Of course I was at church singing this morning so pulling a 14 hour day on a Sunday is always tiring. But after doing all of the normal things I got two couples at one home, one looker at the next. I spent the day sitting in a perfectly staged nice lower … (137 comments)
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realtor: You might be a Redneck REALTOR if your HAIR looks like THIS! - 08/27/08 08:24 AM
Like it or not we are called upon to portray to the world, our professionalism. That extends to your hair!! This may sound trite, but as I look through some of the profiles of my colleagues on this and other sites, it seems we may have a problem!! We're stuck in the 70's and 80's with our hair and make up ladies! And guys..this can run for you too. Here in the south where mullets are an acceptable banner of adulthood still...well it just doesn't work when you're trying to prove to your clients that you're a forward thinking and progressive … (7 comments)
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realtor: You know You''re a Redneck Realtor When...Part 2 - 08/20/08 02:03 PM
This will be a combo You know you're a Redneck Realtor when and .........
You know you're a Redneck Realtor who needs to Pray when........
I had a lot of awesome and fun feedback on the last one when I just posted about life in beautiful SC and the strange (or strange to me) things they say.
The latest and greatest of all is DAAAGUUMMM!! Yeah I know Larry the Cable guy says it but it really stands for something else and we all know it Daggumm it!
Here goes:
You know you're a Redneck Realtor when you show a house … (5 comments)
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realtor: Headlines: Keller Williams Wins the Gold!!! - 08/20/08 10:30 AM
I feel like Michael Phelps. I'm a Buyers Agent with Keller Williams and according to a national survey from JD Powers and Associates...we've just won the gold!
J.D. Power and Associates has surveyed customers about new-home builders, this study measured customer satisfaction of home buyers and sellers with the largest national real estate firms. Overall satisfaction was determined by examining three factors for the home-buying experience: agent (65 percent); office (21 percent) and services (13 percent).
Keller Williams achieves a score of 831 on a 1,000-point scale! GOAL!
65 percent of the experience was due to the agents! I … (0 comments)
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realtor: My Buyers who Want a 70K Mansion!! - 08/10/08 05:56 PM
Why does it always seem that the lower the price point, the more difficult and unrealistic buyers are?
Same goes for the very high end ones as well.
I am blessed (we're all blessed to have any good buyer right now) to have a buyer at all that is qualified no matter the price point. They just seem to take a little more energy and want the things and quality of a $150K house in a 70K. I actually think I"ve found one but we'll see. I've coached them regarding the transaction, the choices, the areas condusive to good resale, the … (15 comments)
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realtor: When Your Gaydar goes off like an ALARM! - 08/10/08 01:18 PM
This is going to be a along and controversial post and I cannot wait to read your responses. To many of us out there REALTOR or not, there are black and white's in life. There is a bridge you don't know how to cross. With respect to life I'd absolutely agree. With respect to homosexuality and doing our jobs some take great issue or exception. I do not...at all. Here's why.
I love everyone equally. Perhaps it's easier for me personally as I was a professional singer onstage for nearly 15 years. I've worked in theaters across the globe and on the … (9 comments)
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realtor: Realtor's life with 3 year old Part 2 - 08/08/08 09:00 PM
This will be short but sweet. We're finally in a big boy bed..and it sucks! Gawd the crib was so much easier and he was confined. I want to keep my beautiful boy behind bars until he graduates high school to assure at least 4 straight hours of uninterupted sleep.
I'm going to bed now. it's 10... We did this last night and were up from 1-nearly 5. He'd wake up, turn on lights, play, sing, come in our room with scissors (daddy!!)) tell us about his frequent potty needs..AAAGGGH.. He needs a triple shot of vodka and an AMBIEN!!
In … (11 comments)
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realtor: 2004 Mercedes..only $50 ..no kidding! True story! - 08/03/08 04:08 PM
This is the story:
A man was browsing the paper for a new car when he saw a new listing that said 2004 Mercedes Wagon, macked out, low mileage -$50
His eyes almost popped out of his head. He called the number listed sure that the price was $50K not 50 dollars. The lady answered and he asked if the car was available. She said yes. He asked to confirm the price and she said $50 dollars! He was sweating with excitement and asked whether he could come to look at the car immediatly. She said yes and gave him directions. … (17 comments)
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