travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: Do Posting Your Listings on AR Help to Sell it? - 03/13/10 03:37 PM
Is it me or does anyone else love AR because of the vast information and networking. But since I live in the south, I don't really feel a particular pang of love toward those listings from say, Sheboygan WI or Santa Fe, NM. I'd love to hear your feedback on why we do post our listings on AR. Is it for higher Google placement? Do they really draw buyers to your homes? I haven't done it yet but want to give my listings maximum exposure and feel that we do with the plethora of other sites for listing purposes only.
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travelers rest: Top Micro City Winner-Greenville, SC - 03/13/10 03:25 PM
We're very proud to live in simple Greenville, SC especially in the northern burb of Travelers Rest. I did a great deal of research before we picked Greenville as our best place to live. Every week I run across something new to love about being here. South Carolina has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country but Greenville's unemployment statistically is the lowest in the state.
This is from yesterdays paper. Read more about North American Cities of the Future by clicking on this link and then download the pdf file.
Greenville is the top North American city of less than … (1 comments)
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travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: When INVESTORS Can't even get funding!!! - 03/10/10 11:03 AM
I've been blessed to work with 4 consistent sellers over the past 3 years. They are high powered investors who "flip" homes here in Greenville and the surrounding Upstate in SC. But boy have pickens been slim. Now that's not to say there aren't a plethora of homes that go to the county auction each month-200/mo on average. But the banks have all of a sudden started holding on to inventory. Some say its to make their portfolios larger so investors on Wall Street will invest in their banks. I'm a believer. But do you even realize the shadow inventory that … (1 comments)
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travelers rest: PREAPPROVAL is CRUCIAL!!! - 03/08/10 12:29 PM
Every week I get calls and emails from people out looking for homes who want to see them NOW. And I get showings from agents for their clients. Problem is...not Pre-Approved! What is up with that. You buyers agents should know better and for you clients, there are three key reasons why your pre-approval is so important.
1. A pre-approval is just that, taking your basic info and making sure that your credit is ok to go forward with a purchase. The benchmark of today's lenders is a score of 620. If you're not there, most can offer some kind … (3 comments)
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travelers rest: Ladies and Gents..welcome back to ARE. The NORTHERN GREEVILLE SPECIALIST! - 03/02/10 08:24 PM
Yes I know, you've missed me. WHAT? Don't know who I am. Well not to toot my horn but I am the Northern Greenville premiere REALTOR of SC!! WHAT? Still haven't heard of me? Well let me tell you of my absensce from AR and why you'll now be subjected to my vast wit, knowledge and humor.
I've been away. Blogged for a while and then..well ..just like you, life got busy. And I truly didn't think this social netorking media thing was any big deal. Well I just got popped on the head by God and the great one said, … (1 comments)
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travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: Hard Lessons Learned From My Clients-A True Story - 11/30/08 08:31 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 … (16 comments)
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travelers rest: Lead Conversion the easy way! Rap + Port = RAPPORT! - 11/30/08 11:58 AM
This is one of my older blogs but I"ve gotten a lot of recent remarks on it so I'm reposting..enjoy!
Ok someone has called off a sign or emailed you with a message that they're interested in buying or selling. Now what.
So many in sales get cold feet at actually having a phone conversation, IE talking WITHOUT the computer. It's very easy in our day and age to let our website give our credentials. But there's so much more that you have to offer than your resume isn't there?
So let's talk rapport. Webster's definition is "establishing common ground". People … (3 comments)
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travelers rest: Why is Duel or Designated Agency so Hard for Buyers to Understand - 11/30/08 11:42 AM
Well I guess because the wording of the actual contract is lawyer talk! In South Carolina and here in Greenville, the Buyer Agency agreement is a 4 page jumble of marbles in the mouths of normal folk and even to most agents.
Explaining it is another issue. And even when it's explained and you find yourself in that scenario, it can really spook a buyer. We love to sell our company listings and help our fellow agents, but the buyers think we're steering or leading because we tell them we're in Duel or Designated Agency. Of course we're not! We just happen … (7 comments)
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travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: We're off to See the Monkeys! Greenville, SC Zoo! - 09/03/08 07:31 AM
Lil ole Greenville SC in the Upstate of SC is growing. The multi-national businesses that are influxing (is that a word?LOL) here is ridiculous, new housing has slowed, but there is a plethora (I know that's a word) of resale and discounted specs out there. But what else does Greenville have and why would people want to live here?
Mountains, Shopping, Arts, Culture and ....Animals of course! Four our youngins this is a must. And though the zoo is not large, it does have a wide variety of creatures great and small that amaze the young eyes. A family pass is … (5 comments)
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travelers rest: The Upper SC State Fair-C'mon Down - 09/01/08 08:01 PM
This is more of a frivolous post. But there is more to being a realtor than working. But my husband, dad and I took my son to the fair today. Kiegan is almost three now so we thought it would be a lot more fun than last year. And we were right! The fair as always was great and since we went during the day it was not crowded at all, the day was overcast and muggy but not unbearably hot. Now with a three year old mind you, we weren't planning on more than 2.5 hours...we lasted exactly that!
Now … (1 comments)
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travelers rest: Sorry Home Stagers, I've got the SECRET to Cheap Staging!!! - 08/27/08 10:06 AM
I have my first listings..I"m a buyers agent mostly but now I have three listings with 3 more on the way within the next week. All are vacant homes! We all know staged homes sell faster and for better prices but in this economy, my sellers cannot afford a professional stager. So I started thinking.....
And I went to my local furniture companies and begged them to let me use furniture for a fee and advertising...no go. So I thought some more...
And I found a solution that is radically going to change the way I stage my homes..especially my lower … (11 comments)
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travelers rest: 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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travelers rest: Tailgaiting, Beer....YES! Football Season's Here! Greenville's Paladins Rock! - 08/20/08 03:11 PM
So what the heck is a Paladin anyway? Wikipedia says a high level official and also a Roman Imperial Guard. Well here they come!! Furman University kicks off it's 2008 season on August 30th!!!!
The purple t-shirts are flying off the rack at Wal-Mart LOL! The beer bellies are waiting in line for the hotdogs and the boys are taking to the field. I love football..everything about it and can't wait for the season! There's a huge rivalry here in Greenville. We dont' have a pro team so we love our college ball. It's always the Clemson Tigers and the … (1 comments)
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travelers rest: Who Am I Anyway... Am I My Resume? - 08/16/08 06:35 AM
For those of you who love A Chorus Line you'll continue the song. It is a picture of a person I don't know..... If you read my resume you'd fall over. There's a post this morning about being a jack of all trades. I certainly know I am that. But I think our former lives that led us to REALTOR are what makes us successful now. There have been at least 54 jobs in my life. I swear. I am a REALTOR now but haven'talways been so. It was not my life's ambition to be a saleperson and sell homes. My … (1 comments)
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