frisco: Real Estate Focus - 7 Common Home Buying Mistakes - 09/03/08 03:40 PM
Even though each home and each home buyer is unique, the same mistakes are made over and over again when making a purchase. I have put together a quick report which outlines 7 common mistakes made during home buying and how to avoid them. Buying a home is one of the most exciting events in a person's life, whether it's the first home or the fifth one; however, it can also be one of the most stressful. Purchasing a home should be regret-free and anxiety-free. Learning to avoid these 7 most common mistakes when buying a home can help lower your … (13 comments)
frisco: Improving Your Ability to Attract Buyers - 08/30/08 05:00 PM
Recent real estate trends have caught homeowners in a difficult position. It's no longer possible to simply put your home on the market and have it sell within a few weeks. Now, homeowners must be extremely diligent in making their home as attractive as possible. There's a new battle of the Jones's, but this time it's how to make your home sell quickly, especially when compared to your neighbors. The secret to selling a home quickly is preparation. When owners make the effort to get their home in top sales condition, it will sell quickly. Many of them put the home … (5 comments)
If you love basketball like I do, here is a great opportunity for you to play in a tournament for a good cause. This year is the 1st ever 3-on-3 basketball tournament which is being held in Frisco Square. The tournament is designed for anyone that fits the following description: Male or Female - Young or Old - Short or Tall. If you fall into one or more of those categories, than this might be the tournament for you. There will be 16 divisions. Each team is guaranteed to play at least 3 games. … (0 comments)
frisco: Meeting Summary from "Coffee with the Mayor" - Frisco, TX - 08/11/08 02:50 PM
On the 2nd Monday of each month, Mayor Maher Maso meets with the residents of Frisco. During the meeting, it is expressed that this is very informal and the Mayor welcomes any and all topics. Joining us today was the City Manager (George Purefoy) and the Planning & Development Manager (John Lettellier). Below I tried to recap the topics discussed and will be happy to answer any questions you may have based on what was discussed. If you would like further clarification, I welcome you to join the meeting each month and hear first hand what plans our Mayor has for … (0 comments)
frisco: What were the home sales in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson? - 08/05/08 05:16 PM
Each month you may or may not receive a breakdown of the sales in your area. Below, I have broken down the number of sales in these cities and compared them to July 2007. As you will see, homes are definitely being sold in these neighborhoods. Are you taking advantage of all your marketing opportunities? If you are familiar with the 80/20 rule, do you find that you are in the 80 percentile or the 20 percentile? Blogging is a great way to generate some business, but it is certainly not the only way. In these times, it is important to go back … (4 comments)
frisco: Success with Open Houses - Part 3 - Planning is Key - 07/28/08 07:43 PM
Good Evening ActiveRainers! I took this weekend off to celebrate my 10,000 points. Okay not really. I just have not posted anything new, but took some time to comment on other blogs. As usual, I have attached the links to part 1 & 2 for your convenience. Success with Open Houses - Part 1 Success with Open Houses - Part 2 This blog will be short and sweet. I wanted to talk about planning your open house and addressing possible obstacles. Many agents have found this to task to be more for 'the client', but if handled correctly can really be … (2 comments)
frisco: Frisco Assistant Code Team or FACT (Texas) - 07/22/08 09:06 PM
There's a new sheriff in the town of Frisco, Texas. Actually, it's a new program that is designed to preserve property values, discourage crime, promote thriving neighborhoods, and increase community pride. The program is called FACT or Frisco Assistant Code Team. The program was announced on 7/21 during a Town Call Meeting and will be carried out by citizen volunteers. In order to be a volunteer, you are required to attend a four (4) hour training class, where you will learn how to spot city violations. Some of the more common violations are tall grass and weeds, trash and debris, broken … (0 comments)
frisco: Don't Forget the Magic Word... - 07/21/08 08:46 PM
Over the past few weeks I have blogged about Phone Conversations and Sales. Not just phone sales, but sales in general. Some material could have even applied to many other careers today. For more information about my previous blogs, go to MY BLOGS. I can think of no better way to end a series on sales than by asking to go back to our childhood. I believe one area our society has forgotten is the feature of common courtesy. We say we understand that we are there to serve our customers -- but do we show that appreciation outwardly? After a … (5 comments)
frisco: Coffee with Mayor Maso - Frisco, TX - 07/12/08 02:48 PM
This was posted on www.friscotexas.gov as a reminder. Thought i would share with all of you, in case you have some free time between 8 and 9 am on Monday. On Monday, Mayor Maso invites residents of Frisco to join him for a cup of coffee and casual conversation. This is week will be the second meeting and is scheduled to continue on the 2nd Monday of each month. When - 7/14/08 @ 8 am Where - George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd Discussion Topic - Casual Conversation about our community, developments, etc. "Coffee with the Mayor" is … (4 comments)
frisco: Why Satisfied Clients Bolt... - 07/10/08 08:12 PM
"The sale merely consummates the courtship. Then the marriage begins. How good the marriage is depends on how well the relationship is managed by the seller." That was written by Theodore Levitt - Former Editor of Harvard Business Review The key is not how satisfied are the clients, its how many satisfied clients you keep. And in today's competitive marketplace, providing great service isn't enough to produce a lifetime of referrals. if you are not getting all the referrals you deserve, keep reading and discover why satisfied clients bolt, costing you an ongoing stream of business. Why Great Service Isn't Enough … (15 comments)
frisco: Ask for the right to ask... (part 5) - 07/08/08 05:57 PM
This is part 5 (so far) of my blog regarding Phone Sales. If you have missed the previous blogs, please take a look at them here. We have established that you must listen to be successful in selling over the phone. In order to listen, you must get the caller to talk. In order to get the caller to talk, you must ask questions. But first, you must ask their permission to ask questions. Remember, in our scenario, they called you to ask questions. For example, the call may start like this: I am calling about the listing you advertised on 22nd Street … (2 comments)
frisco: Grand Park in Frisco, TX - 07/07/08 10:08 PM
Have you heard the news??? Frisco Parks and Recreation has released the lay-out to GRAND PARK, which will be located between Cotton Gin and Stonebrook, East of the DNT. The park has been described as being similar to Central Park in New York. According to the Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Wieland, 'the city will grow into this park over the next number of years and things will adjust accordingly.' A lot of the plans right now, at least on the West and North of the park, are conceptual at this point. Documents have been submitted to the USAC of … (2 comments)
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Even though each home and each home buyer is unique, the same mistakes are made over and over again when making a purchase. I have put together a quick report which outlines 7 common mistakes made during home buying and how to avoid them.
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