realtor: Tips for making a "dated" home more saleable! - 05/10/07 12:19 PM
Some cost effective ways to update your home, making it more saleable:First off, remove clutter! Especially in your kitchen - if you kitchen counters are packed with tons of appliances, buyers will immediate assume you have a severe lack of space - instant turn-off! Put items you don't use daily away, … (7 comments)
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realtor: Agency Relationship Disclosure - how well informed are you about it? - 05/03/07 03:16 PM
I'm usually shocked when I talk to buyers who are working with agents and the buyers have no clue what agency disclosure is. In New Jersey, it's the law that you inform buyers and sellers of this! The biggest thing is knowing when to explain agency relationships. Like at open houses, … (4 comments)
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realtor: How to write Eye-Catching Ads! - 05/02/07 11:34 PM
Ever have brain freeze when trying to create a great ad for that new listing? Maybe this will help! Feel free to add your own!You need a great title, to get attention! Here are some of my favorites!Waterfront RetreatBeach BungalowSeashore BungalowCan you see youreslf living at the Beach?Watch the SunsetsYour Own … (21 comments)
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realtor: YOU as a Product! (The four P's of marketing YOU!) - 05/02/07 10:38 PM
Now, i'm sure we all know the four P's of marketing:ProductPricePlacementPromotionNow, most of us use this method to promote listings, but how many actually use this formula for self-marketing? Lets take a peek at product YOU! Maybe this will get your gears going!You - The Product.How can you improve quality?Have any … (34 comments)
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realtor: 2007 Year To Date Sold Profile for Middletown, NJ - 05/02/07 09:35 PM
Below is the profile for properties that have been sold from January to May 1st, 2007. As you can see, there is no black cloud hanging over the real estate market her in Middletown - things ARE Selling! Only 1 less property sold in 2007 than in 2006! This chart is … (0 comments)
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realtor: Sales and Inventory History of Monmouth County, 2006-2007 - 05/02/07 09:26 PM
Sales and Inventory History
Wednesday, May 02, 2007Category - SingleFamily / PropType: Detached / County: Monmouth--Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed--Copyright: 2007 by the Monmouth County Association of REALTORS® Prepared by JANE HAAS of COLDWELL BANKER RES. BROKERAGE on 5/2/2007 10:23:16 PM … (1 comments)
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realtor: Middletown, NJ, Market Comparison Report - 05/02/07 09:15 PM
Market Comparison Statistics Report
Category - SingleFamily / Area: MID - MIDDLETOWNStatistics for Entire MLS for 2006 to 2007 in the $300,000-600,000 Price RangeA=Active; P=Pending/Under Contract; S=Sold; X=ExpiredInteresting results between this year and last year! … (0 comments)
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realtor: If you want referrals, make it easy for others! - 04/27/07 01:38 PM
In an effort to make it easier for other agents to send me referrals, both within Coldwell Banker or other companys, nationally or internationally, I created referral forms in PDF format that can be downloaded, filled out and faxed to me by my toll-free fax number! I even filled out the … (9 comments)
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realtor: Cold Oven Pound Cake with fresh berry topping! - 04/25/07 08:46 PM
Cold Oven Pound Cake
2 sticks butter1/2 c. shortening3 c. sugar3 c. plain flour1 c. milk5 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. lemon extract
Cream butter and sugar and Crisco together well. Add eggs one at a time; add flavorings. Add milk alternating with flour (beginning and ending with flour). Set into cold oven … (1 comments)
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realtor: A list of ailing & defunct lenders, and a website... Buyers & Sellers beware? - 04/25/07 12:36 AM
Has anyone seen this site? It's pretty much an eye-opener, how many companies have gone out of business and how many are ailing...http://lenderimplode.com/ Think of all the ways this effects current buyers and sellers... Watch out which companies buyers have pre-approval letters from! How many of you have had to answer … (6 comments)
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realtor: Buyer in the Box - 04/23/07 02:50 AM
How many of you have had buyers who contact you online, never want to talk on the phone, love to get listings emailed to them, but never seem to want to go out to look at the houses? I've had a few of those, and I have to tell you - … (17 comments)
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realtor: What do you REALLY do for your clients??? I mean REALLY.... - 04/15/07 02:22 AM
Do you make a list of all the things you do for your clients, whether buyers or sellers - or make a full list of how much money you actually spend on every little thing you do? Sit down and really think about this - next time you go for a … (26 comments)
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realtor: Creating Value when listing a property - 04/08/07 09:20 AM
Things that affect a home's value in a competitive market:
MARKET
Knowledge & Expertise of your RealtorPhotos + real Virtual Tour = ExposureGetting qualified buyers into the homeKnowing your competition and being competitive with themWhat advertising locations works best for the home - (online, offline, open houses, etc)LOCATION
Fixed area, can't move the locationLocation … (6 comments)
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realtor: Staging - it works! Many thanks to Phyllis Pafumi! - 04/04/07 02:08 PM
Just thought I would share with everyone what a difference staging makes in pictures and a virtual tour!BEFORE:http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-8890-354BXC-02AFTER: http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-7520-MZ664G-03 I'll let you know how it does in showings - this is my mother's listing that I did the photos and virtual tour on. ;)I'm sure Phyllis can tell you all she … (11 comments)
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realtor: Location Location Location! - 03/31/07 09:21 PM
Since we sell more than just a house, we sell the location too - how do you promote your area? I came up with a few ideas that I use to promote location and myself at open houses and online to attract buyers. We do have to establish ourselves as area … (12 comments)
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realtor: SAFETY! How do you stay safe with strangers? - 03/22/07 12:56 AM
Lets say your on desk, answering incoming calls from potential buyers and someone wants to see a vacant property. You've never worked with the person before and although they sound nice enough, the hair stands up on the back of your neck with a warning! Whats a girl to do? You could … (15 comments)
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