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Pricing home too HIGH! A seller battle - 09/23/08 11:35 AM
One of the biggest mistakes seller make, is pricing there home too high.
What do you do when the seller says they want to price their home higher then what you suggest. How do you make them undestand.
Here are some ideas I got from watching an HGTV show:
Your home is worth simply what someone is willing to pay for it.
It's important to be realistic with the purchase price.
If you price it too high you're appealing it to the wrong market and the people who really should be looking at the house, aren't! Because they think it is … (0 comments)

Avoid this scam! - 09/22/08 10:04 AM
Recently I received a call on one of my listing.  The guy told me he was in construction and was working on a local driveway.  He said he had "extra material" and that if the owner wanted he could do their driveway for $1600. I called my seller to just meantioned this.  My seller who is an experienced investor taught me something.  There are people out there trying to make money the unethical way.  It turns out these guys tell a false story to get you to give them the work.  They do a terrible job and then leave.  Everything is … (2 comments)

Avoid The Most Common Buyer Errors - 09/08/08 06:24 PM
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Common Selling Mistakes - 09/08/08 06:23 PM
 
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IS ANYONE KNOCKING? - 09/08/08 06:20 PM
It's been said that door knock in our industry is an effect way of increasing your business. But what do you say when you knock? What plan do you have in place to assure the biggest return on your efforts.  I want to take this chance to brainstorm with fellow professional.  Here is what I was think of doing:
1st I will prepare a flyer (what it will say I am not sure yet) 2nd I will map out a path of the neighborhoods 3rd I will start to door knock from 4 - 8 eveyrday When some answers I will … (0 comments)

3 ways to assure a smooth Transaction - 09/08/08 06:15 PM
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ITEM of VALUES...What do you give to stand out! - 09/08/08 06:14 PM
As professionals we need to show our clients why we benefit them and why they should use us.  So today I am sending out an shout out to ask other professionals to share their ideas.  Here are some of mind:
CMA Market Status report Home remodel guide energy saving guide School reports Neighborhood events investor tips and tricks tips to make your home stand out vendor list credit score:  how to improve before buying What ideas do you have to add to our list?
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad activerain is here to help me grow and help others do the … (0 comments)

Help! What ideas do you have to keep in contact with your Database? - 09/08/08 06:10 PM
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Tips on Buying in a Tight Market - 09/08/08 06:09 PM
 Increase your chances of getting your dream house instead of losing it to another buyer, with these easy steps.
 
Get prequalified for a mortgage. You'll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and make your offer more desirable to the seller.  
Stay in close touch with your real estate sales associate to find out first about new listings that come on the market. And be ready to go see a house as soon as it goes on the market.  
Scout out new listings yourself. Look at Internet sites, newspaper ads, and drive by the neighborhood frequently. … (0 comments)

Web Site Resources for Consumers - 09/08/08 06:08 PM
Web Site Resources for Consumers
Credit Union Consumer Facts, http://www.cuna.org/data/consumer/advice/retire_home/hometoc.html
 EnergyGuide.com
EnergyStar.gov
Provides an easy way to assess energy use and get quick tips on saving energy.
 
Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
A one-stop shop for advice on testing for and mitigating pollutants, from lead paint to radon to mold.
 
Equifax, www.eqifax.com
A source of credit reports.
 
Experian (formerly TRW), www.experian.com
A source of credit reports.
 
Federal Citizen Information Center, http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/results.tpl?id1=17&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=17&--SECTIONSword=ww
Offers a list of consumer articles about home sales, financing, and maintenance.
 
Ginnie Mae, http://www.ginniemae.gov
Provides advice to buyers on affordability and homeownership, including calculators.
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Atlanta among 10 Best Cities for Rising Home Values - 09/08/08 06:07 PM
Business 2.0 magazine ranks the top 10 cities for buying property now. Experts say that while these locales may not be immune to the current housing malaise, eventually property values in these places, for a variety of reasons, are likely to zoom.
Here's the list, along with the projected gain in home prices:
1. Panama City, Fla.: 72 percent projected gain in home prices over five years. A new airport that will be built next year will open the area to vacationers and residents.
2. Vero Beach, Fla.: 64 percent. Demand for housing along with moderate property taxes and beautiful weather … (0 comments)

30 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home - 09/08/08 06:06 PM
 Make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips.
 
•1.  Trim bushes so they don't block windows and cut down on light.
•2.  Buy a new doormat.
•3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch.
•4.  Put new doorknobs on your doors.
•5. Put a fresh coating on your driveway.
•6. Powerwash your garage & then paint it with a garage paint kit from Home Depot. This makes it seems clean & new.
•7.  Powerwash your walkways & driveways. This does wonders & brightens up any home from the outside … (0 comments)

 

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