realtors: Why are you showing my listing when they CAN'T afford it???!!! - 03/14/10 02:06 PM
So the story goes.
Realtor shows house to buyer client, client loves house, client lowballs (seriously lowballs) an offer, seller rejects and counters, offering closing costs if they'll be realistic. 1 week goes by, Realtor shows house to same client AGAIN, buyer make another (little better) lowball offer. Seller says X marks the spot and don't bother me with ridiculous offers when we're getting showings and 2nd showings out the wazzoo!
Today 4 days later. Realtor calls AGAIN. Seller still lowballing close to 30K. Now this is a moderately priced home folks-192K not the 3-500K where we get these ridiculous … (151 comments)
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realtors: Thanks for showing-now where's the FEEDBACK!!!!!! - 03/14/10 01:19 PM
Miss manners I'm not and PC definitely not, but there is one thing that gets my goat on a regular basis in this industry.
I don't believe it's a particular brokerage although some from specic firms are worse than others. I'm just venting a little here but I think it's integral to our business and professional appearance to give feedback after a showing.
We're all very busy people. The last thing we need to do is track an agent down only to remind them of the style, color, street..whatever..of the listing they showed!
Feedback is key to providing our sellers the … (4 comments)
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realtors: Will you Survive the Coming Storm?? - 03/12/10 06:18 AM
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 … (30 comments)
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realtors: Giving a house floccinaucinihilipilification!!! What?? - 03/10/10 12:36 PM
Don't worry..it's not something you can catch..at least I hope not for your sake! In determining what a home is worth for both buyers and sellers we all know we go through hoops and die small deaths when it comes to pricing the home accordingly. So have you determined any of your listings as floccinaucinihilipilification?
In the Greenville and Travelers Rest area I hate it when that happens. Floccinaucinihilipilification can be a make or breaker for getting that listing!
In the fun blog of the day, it's my small way of contributing to us continually self educating realtors. We go way … (5 comments)
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realtors: You can't BURN OUT if you were never ON FIRE! - 01/29/09 11:51 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. … (6 comments)
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realtors: Hard Lessons Learned From My Clients-A True Story - 11/30/08 01:55 PM
Early this year I had the awesome experience of working with two of the brightest and sweetest clients in my Real Estate history. And I had the opportunity to sell them one of the most gorgeous homes in Greenville and the Upstate. But I also learned much from them that benefits all of you as well.
I'll make it brief as most of you, like myself, are high I personalities which means you have the attention span of a flea and love the high pace , personal interaction and relationship of each transaction. Not the numbers so much. Thus was … (5 comments)
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realtors: Feedback??? HELLO??? The True Professionals Do It...so should YOU! - 10/23/08 04:14 PM
Yesterday I blogged about the seeming plethora of unprofessional REALTORS out there who don't use Centralized Showings and you can't reach them to set appointments to show! Frustration no doubt! But what about those same REALTORS who show your listings and NEVER reply to any type of feedback!
Is it me, the market, PMS or a lack of professionalism (umm does used car salesman ring a bell?) that has REALTORS tripping over themselves to gain buyers and listings but generates a total apathy to the miracle that is the telephone or email. Is there an allergic reaction to feedback. We promise … (7 comments)
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realtors: Credit Card Debt the Next Crisis! WHAT? I'm mad now!!!!!!! - 10/14/08 11:39 AM
That's the headline on MSN's homepage under the money section even as I write. It makes me so mad I could spit finishing nails! Who got us into this mess??? WE did..all by ourselves. So what to do. Here's a suggestion! CUT UP THE CREDIT CARDS!
The bailouts of Freddie/Fannie and AIG were an unnecessary evil to prevent the world from thinking our economy was tanking. The world views us as evil spoiled Americans. Are they wrong? When's the last time you had to pay cash or if you didn't have it...pulled out that card to pay for your Big Mac? … (8 comments)
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realtors: Redneck Realtors..Get Ready for Ike Refugees! - 09/24/08 08:41 PM
Every situation needs a dose of humor. And though Ike's destruction wrecked havoc on so many and God Bless their souls..left some to Him above..we as REALTORS must still pick up the pieces to the next generation of buyers from Hurricane Ike. With that being said and as my farewell before my vacation I present....
Ike Refugees and the Redneck Survival kit needed for the next hurricane Redneck Hurricane Survival Kit
Toilet Paper..............................checkBud Light.................................checkKeystone Ice...........................checkBudweiser..............................check Red Dog.................................checkMisc. other bottles of alcohol....check Piece of plywood to float your old lady and booze on........................check
God love dem rednecks...see ya in two weeks!.
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realtors: Not ALL Flippers caused this bailout and are not ALL Greedy! - 09/22/08 03:23 PM
How do I know. Because I"m a flipper. Albiet a novice flipper. We're on house #1 with one sold, one rented and one in renovation scheduled to hit the market mid-Oct.
I just read on lovely PMSNBC that "flippers" are part of the reason for the economic downturn in real estate. I do know many investors now that are really hurting, just like builders with too much inventory and few buyers out there. And the "fllippers" were labeled greedy.
Now you and I both know that business has been slower this year. Greenville, SC is still doing very well but … (3 comments)
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realtors: What Exactly Does Outside the Box Mean? - 09/22/08 02:54 PM
And whose box is it anyway? Where was the box manufactured? And how did we get in it to the point where we have to think harder to get OUTSIDE...LET ME OUT!
This blog is specifically geared toward those of you who are thinking and re-thinking and then thinking some more of what exactly to blog on. After so many brainstorming ideas on everything from buyers and sellers to moms and politics..the mind grows weary of trying to create something special to capture the attention of super ADHD REALTORS.
So lets start with just that. ADHD. I'm it..end of blog. Ditto … (1 comments)
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realtors: Greenville Churches Unite to Remodel Home for Cancer Mom - 09/04/08 12:15 PM
GAIHN That is the short name for The Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network. A bit like Habitat For Humanity however it is driven by area churches. I'm proud to be a part of GAIHNS latest project through a conglomeration of my church, Springwell in Taylors, Cornerstone and several others that have united with out dickering about denomination or attendance. It's wonderful to see over 200 people who will converge on a small home near the mall in Greenville to remodel this old house which was donated by a local business owner.
The home keys will be presented to a single mom … (1 comments)
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realtors: 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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realtors: 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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realtors: Babies, Guns and Jesus...Hot Damn! - 08/29/08 03:23 PM
That's the exact quote Rush Limbaugh used today to describe Sara Palin for VP. I have to admit that I haven't fully been on board with McCain as a REALTOR as his immigration issues have really affected so many of my builders and contractors with illegals.
However, here comes a woman, with 5 children, the last of which is only 4 months old and has Downs Syndrome, a Christian and an active member of the NRA. Is this what the Republican party has been looking for? It seems so in recent polling which really has boosted McCain.
Last week if you'd have … (23 comments)
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realtors: When you Defer..You Prefer to Refer! My first Referral! - 08/27/08 08:34 AM
Defer to me all ye REALTORS. This is actually a celebratory AR Post because finally after months of trying to make you laugh, yet see that I"m a darned good REALTOR here in Greenville SC. I got my first referral! No we're not solidified yet but it made the endless hours of tart comments and saucy posts all worth it for me. I've enjoyed bringing a smile to your faces and also loved learning more about this industry than I didn't know that I didn't know. This forum has become my friend and you guys a rapt and patient teacher and … (4 comments)
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realtors: HELP!! I"m an official AR JUNKIE!! - 08/21/08 11:43 AM
It's finally happened. I"m hooked strung out and jonesing for a fix!!!! I don't know how many times in the last 24 hours I've checked, rechecked, blogged, reblogged and responded to the posts on this site! I"m hooked...gotta have my fix!
It's not the idea. It's the vast resources and networking, friends and sympathizers and those who will just laugh with me. You guys are what I'm hooked on. Get my work done, blog, call leads, blog, read the news, blog, play with my child, blog, eat in front of the computer and check the blogs!
AAAAGGHH! The madness continues. I've … (5 comments)
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realtors: Learning to Bite the Bullet....and BUDGET! - 08/21/08 11:21 AM
I was reading an article on MSN this morning about housing prices nationwide and how the economic slump has affected all classes even the wealthy. This one statement jumped out at me:
In Denver:"Don't be fooled, Stan and Christine Penton say. Regardless of income, everyone has been hammered by the surge in gas, energy and food prices. They have friends with six-figure incomes whose power has been shut off over late payments." Six figures and they're sitting in the dark????!!!
What???? Ok it's called learning to live within or below your means. Writing a budget, not trying to keep up with the Jones', … (4 comments)
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realtors: We're COMPETITORS But this is NOT a COMPETITION! - 08/21/08 10:30 AM
I've learned a HUGE amount from AR this week and many of you have responded to my blogs. But there is a thread that runs through this industry that we need to address.
We are competitors but not in competition. How does that work? It is my humble opinion that there is more than enough business out there for us to do correctly. We all make mistakes and some people take advantage of others' weaknesses. Let's stop the madness!
In my former company, the focus was GO GO GO..without a lot of direction. Just shoot..then aim. Now with training and correct … (3 comments)
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realtors: A Realtors Age by Wal-Mart Standards - 08/21/08 06:25 AM
Just to start the day with a grin...enjoy
Depending on your age you might do the following:
In your 20's:
Stop what you are doing. Shave, take a shower, blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss, and put on clean clothes. Check yourself in the mirror and flex. Add a dab of your favorite cologne because you never know, you just might meet some hot chick while standing in the checkout lane. You went to school with the prett y girl running the register.
In your 30's:
Stop what you are doing, put on clean … (8 comments)
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