Dealing with "MOLD" Save big bucks $$$ - 09/30/06 11:24 PM
I know that properties with mold are difficult, even in many cases to eliminate mold is very hard / expensive. Once I found a property with mold in the basement, Mold usually appears or starts specially in humid properties where are insulated without proper ventilation. There are many companies specialist to … (6 comments)
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Pricing Colorado Homes For sale - 09/30/06 10:42 PM
Pricing Colorado Homes for sale.You absolutely must know your Colorado competition and understand how key factors play into your pricing decision.Pricing your Colorado Home too high in the long run will be costly. In almost any market, the Colorado homes that sell the fastest and for the most money are those … (2 comments)
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Microsoft everywhere !! Zune V.S. Ipod - 09/29/06 02:29 AM
Microsoft again is here, Zune a new product that it is kind of similar as Ipod, What a good way of Microsoft to get a product like this, Gates it is just thinking many ways how to diversify their products. That's awesome how Mr. Gates it is seeing to get similar products … (2 comments)
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Electric Cars are not cost effective at this time - 09/29/06 01:51 AM
I have been reviewing electric cars at this time and they are not cost effective at this time, even when they do not use gas, they are expensive. there are nice models that will be starting to sell at end of 2007 and more comming on 2008. Here it is one … (4 comments)
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Improve your business, Sending letters - 09/26/06 11:12 PM
Send a Letter Draft a letter to send out periodically to your entire database. In the letter, list ALL of the different types of professionals you work with on a regular basis (CPA, Lawyer, Mortgage Broker, Doctor etc.). Let the recipients know that if they are in need of services from any … (1 comments)
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Your workplace and the image that you reflect - 09/26/06 11:07 PM
Your image To the client, a lack of organization projects a negative image. It symbolically waves a distress flag, which could cause them to run in the opposite direction. Take some basic steps to alter the appearance of an overcrowded, unorganized work environment and help fend off clutter.if they see a … (2 comments)
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Follow UP !!!!!! - 09/24/06 11:48 PM
There's a reason your doctor's office calls and sends reminder post cards before your appointment - they want to make sure you show up! Why shouldn't your time be respected as much as your doctor's time?By practicing these techniques, I believe you'll find it easier to steer the relationship in a … (3 comments)
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Give your clients the proper attention - 09/24/06 11:40 PM
Don't try to multitask. While you might think it's a time-saver to finish up one task while someone is talking, they will feel completely neglected. Maybe you won't miss a single word, but their confidence in you will be shot.
Take notes. You can't remember everything! Carry a pad and … (1 comments)
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The Importance of the Voice Mail Greeting - 09/23/06 11:40 PM
If for first time you called a Lawyer, Financial Planner, or Real Estate Agent, you heard a voicemail greeting that was well done, educational, energetic and professional, wouldn't that set the proper tone for the rest of the relationship? Very few people take into consideration the full potential of the voicemail greeting!
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Giving & Receiving / New Relationships - 09/23/06 11:36 PM
The How to sell your home booklet
We, agents can place an ad in the Real Estate section of the local classifieds offering the public a free booklet on how to sell their home quickly, which includes personal techniques that work. This will attract for sale by owners, and other sellers who can be potential. … (0 comments)
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Ask For Referrals - 09/21/06 11:21 PM
I am wondering they way you ask for referrals
The way you ask this question, however, is very important. Open-ended questions help people to brainstorm, instead of giving them the chance for a simple 'Yes' or 'No' answer. Instead of asking, "Do you know anyone else who could use my services?" … (3 comments)
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Negotiation Skills. A game Plan As buyer's agent - 09/21/06 11:05 PM
When I want that my client gets the home for the price listed or a little bit less with concessions, I submit an offer with less 5K or even less more, including 3, 4, or 5% for seller concessions and then I know that the other agent will rise the amount mostly … (1 comments)
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VOIP from America On Line AOL - 09/20/06 11:23 PM
I saw a blog from VOIP, I want to share this for some of you how have relatives, friends, etc in other places.
http://www.aimphoneline.com/
just 9.95 and you can call unlimited to a lot of places in the world from your computer to a land line / cell line. it is very good, … (1 comments)
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Enjoying reading blogs, writing and blogging !!! - 09/19/06 09:30 PM
I do not know how many of you enjoy blogging, but I enjoy to read comments, read blogs, learn and share information, sometimes I share educational tips, sometimes just my experiences, the most important it is that you enjoy what you are doing and everyday we learn something new. I relax blogging, … (3 comments)
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Many foreclosures in Denver, CO Time to buy, BUYER'S MARKET - 09/19/06 09:25 PM
I am dealing with a lot of showings in this area with different clients and I and my appraiser we have noticed how bad it is the area concerning on foreclosures, we have done some comps by ourselves and with the help of our appraiser, we are full of foreclosures here and there, … (2 comments)
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E-85 Fuel for some vehicles exist that on your area? - 09/19/06 09:07 PM
I have seen E-85 Fuel (gas) for some vehicles on a Conoco Gas station, I do not know if this fuel exist on all states and if it is well known nationwide, I am not sure, I just have like a month that I know from this Gas station. its cost … (3 comments)
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Must Have Software - 09/17/06 10:06 PM
I would like share what software I use almost daily for my Real Estate Needs
RealFast ( to make real estate contracts )
MS Oulook ( emails, contacts, calendar, agenda)
Ms Word ( Do all my headers )
Win Fax PRO (to receive my faxes)
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator For photo editing / advertising editing
Adobe Acrobat Pro To … (2 comments)
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ahy don’t homebuyers search for a Realtor the same way that homesellers do? - 09/17/06 09:44 PM
I have seen that homesellers focus more to make a research about a real estate agent, ask questions, ask for experience, what can the agent offer to them, but why homebuyers do not care too much who will be their agent?
My belief is home buyers are more excited to find a house and focus in the hunt of … (1 comments)
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Do you make often updates to your Microsoft Operating System? (OS) - 09/16/06 04:44 PM
I am using Microsoft Windows XP PRO with SP2 , I update often for new patches at least once in a month, windows come with a lot of bugs / errors, I prefer to be more reliable and have better performance than risk my data than if I am working with a … (4 comments)
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ActiveRain Users and Great Relationships - 09/15/06 10:38 PM
I have been using activerain for less than a month and I have known awesome people here, I invest enough time when I can, I write blogs and read experiences / informative blogs too.
I always learn something from someone, it is very educational and the most important for me, it is that we … (3 comments)
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Use Microsoft Outlook 2003 to organize yourself - 09/15/06 10:31 PM
I have been using outlook 2003 from Microsoft for long time and believe me that it is very easy to handle all appoinments, phones numbers, emails, etc and it can hook up very easy to your cell phone PDA, it is very easy believe me. The good thing about use outlook it … (4 comments)
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Negotiating Skills as Seller's Agent - 09/11/06 09:52 PM
Always protect your customers with great advises,
1) Your Customer must not show the emotions in front of the seller / listing agent.
2) Always ask for more Concessions as possible, because there is a 95% of listing agents that they will drop your % in seller's concessions. Believe me, even when you ask … (0 comments)
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Colorado Fix Up Homes-Colorado Investment Homes-Tips - 09/10/06 04:16 AM
Colorado Fix Up Homes-Colorado Investment Homes-TipsI want to share some cosmetic improvements that you can do ON "fix up" properties, you will improve them a lot, giving them new and fresh look.When you want to invest in a Colorado Fix Up Home, make your proper comps with your appraiser what would be the After Repairs Value (ARV). if you leave … (5 comments)
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Free Zip Code Maps resources - If you do not have a big zip code map - 09/10/06 01:29 AM
Have you tried to search zip codes for properties on a intersection? Well, I have tried and sometimes it is a little bit tedious, well, I have my own resources how to do it for free. Without a map book or huge office map.
Clients always request that they want a … (3 comments)
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Always Looking best interests of my Colorado Clients - 09/09/06 12:33 PM
Always Looking the Best interests of my Colorado Clients.Real Estate Single Family Residence (SFR) Colorado Homes comparables / Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
I have seen around that some Colorado listing agents neglect to make a decent research about the Colorado market value estimation of the same comparables in singles family residences to advise their … (1 comments)
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Real Estate Agent's Attitudes - 09/09/06 02:41 AM
Hey colleagues,
I am here writing again something very important that concerns me about some "Real Estate Agent's attitudes", I will share some experiences that has happened to me with some of them (real estate agents).
When I was in the Mortgage Business as a Loan Originator / Mortgage Broker, I have … (1 comments)
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The best antivirus, I have tested many antivirus since years ago. Protect yourself - 09/07/06 02:41 AM
I want to share some other of my experiences, since kid I was using computers as a Hobbie, to play, to educate, learn, etc.
I love to test software, I am not a nerd, but I know and have very good knowledge about computers / software / hardware.
I have tested since years … (8 comments)
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Don't let your prospects go away !!! Don't waste your time ! - 09/07/06 02:11 AM
Hey all,
I want to share an experience that I had on Monday, I would not recommend that any of you make the same mistake. It is not the first time that it has happened. Some other Real Estate Agents experiences have been similar.
It was monday Sep 4 2006 holliday, I had … (14 comments)
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Facing Foreclosures, Good or Bad? - 09/04/06 10:07 AM
Facing Foreclosure, Good or Bad?One of the states that is facing the most high rates on foreclosure is Colorado where unluckily I live, for better and worse, Colorado real estate steals the spot for being with the most foreclosures. The RealtyTrac, INC report shows that since April, 3706 homes in Colorado were … (7 comments)
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