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HouseValue Leads

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:21:56 -0700

HI Everyone

Another question for people who tried lead generation?? How long do you excpect to keep the lead generation to find if it is profitable. I have Vision from housevalues and I only closed 1 transaction in a year so i di not even break even not sure if I should keep it for another year...

Website

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:03:51 -0700

Does any one use a good website company that he can refer me to. Need something, easy, friendly, with blog option and at a logical price.

Website

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:05:29 -0700

Hi Everyone,

Can youu refer me to your website company if you are 100 percent satisfied and let me know what are the best 3 features you like. I am with z57 but still not in love with the product.

Thanks

2 Bedroom, 2 baths Condo in Brookside Estate, Andover

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:34:14 -0700

Pristine 2 Bedroom condo overlooking Beautiful landscaping with weeping willows and mature plantings and conservation area. Cathedral Ceiling, fireplace, granite countertops in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and open floor plan with breakfast bar. Cute patio off living room. Washer & dryer in unit. Easy access to commuter routes. Club house, gym, pool, tennis court, media room and more.

1100 SpringValley #H

Realtors what else are you qualified to do?

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:10:50 -0700

This is a great job description for a Realtor with 75 hats. Good Luck...

Via Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.:

I had a client ask if you left real estate what would you do -Well let me see, what my 26 years of being a managing broker would qualify me to do?

Marketing Director

Bookkeeper

Family Therapist

Dog obedience trainer

Contract negotiator

Mediator

Draftsmen

H.R.Director

Town Planner

Motivational speaker

Coach/ referee

Philanthropist

Landscaper

General Contractor

Renovation Consultant

Wetlands expert

Radon Mitigator

Interior decorator /Stager

Financial analyst

Behaviorist

Social media guru

Party Planner /tour guide

GEO Thermal consultant

Home inspector

Tile & Flooring installer

Arborist

Non-profit org. director

Off Broadway Actor

Comedian/ impressionist

Bartender/ wait-staff

Limo-& Bus-driver

Lumber-jack

Parks & Rec Director

State Highway Department

Politician

Daycare provider

Medicaid consultant

Educator...Tech Support, Computer repair, software engineer, small business machine installer, writer, editor, reporter, chief cook and bottle washer.



I have performed all of these functions in the past 26 years as a Realtor...I'm better at some than others but in our profession we are asked- or volunteer to do these things in the normal course of our day.

   Did I leave anything Out? If you can add to this list, or leave a humorous story about one of the items on my list please do (Ski Bum & senior pro-golf tour are the two things I really want to do).

For the record…I’ll be a Realtor for another 26 years, but that’s it, I'm serious at 75 I quit.

                                                                                                                                      Your-White Mountain New Hampshire real Estate Expert

steve@alpinelakes.com toll free 800-926-5653 /cell 603-381-7898

      MLS search and Realtor web site: www.alpinelakes.com

         My outside Blog: www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

      Lincoln NH & Local interest site: www.localism.com/nh/lincoln

What do you need to know before relocating to a new town?

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:22:32 -0800

I am working with relocatin buyers in town this week. All the questions they have been asking made me feel the urge to create a flyer with some informations theey might need and be able to give it to other buyers. Theses are the points I was going to discuss and include websites where they can find their answers. Any more suggestions to add to the list

•· How much house can I get for my money?

•· How are schools rated?

•· What are some other factors I should take into consideration other than the mortgage?

•· Which neighborhood I would like to live in?

•· Is this neighborhood urban or suburban?

•· Where can I find information about the purchase process?

•· Where can I find information about the mortgage process?

2010 Resolution

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:04:29 -0800

As the year comes to an end and we are supposed looking forward for a better one I have a resolution that by january 15th I should have a 2010 business plan and marketing plan up and runnung. I have purchased 2 business plans in the past by I seem never get to finish it. I have no clue why. I am looking for a good and easy plan to work with and be able to use for a better year. I am debating too if I go back to coaching or just creat an accountability group with some of my friends and start a positive year, Any recommendations for a good business and marketing plan.

Spreading a little bit of Christmas joy - Please donate a book to the Children at the Hospital

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:57:30 -0800

This is such a nice way to give back. i hope one day my kid thinks of the others in a way or another. I maybe looking into ways how i can get him in the mood ov Christmas by volunteering this year.

Via Gabriela Agostinelli (Century 21 New Millennium):

Dear friends,

As some of you know, I work as an Aqua Aerobics instructor in the Pax River base. One of my student's sons has cancer in his left eye. His name is Greg, he is 9 years old. Greg has received 12 treatments for a non-cancerous, glioma tumor attached to the optic nerve of the left eye. Because it is attached to the optic nerve, it is inoperable (at this point). Therefore, he receives chemo like many of the cancer patients.

Greg had a great idea to give back by donating new books to the children at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. New books, for safety reasons, appropriate for children from infant through age 16. The new books will be given as Christmas gifts to individual children. If you have used books in good condition, those will be donated to the pediatric unit as a whole. Please bring your books to Century 21 New Millennium California and I'll bring them to Holy Face Church where they are being collected.

Thank you in advance for your support in donating a new book for these children and supporting such a great cause, spreading a little bit of Christmas joy to those who are very sick,

Warmly,

Gabriela

Office address: 23063 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619

Gabriela Agostinelli

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Cell - 305-797-1171

301-737-3633 office / 301-862-2179 fax

gabriela.agostinelli@c21nm.com

My web page: http://gabriela.c21nm.com/

Looking to change your ‘game' in 2010? Look no further!

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:48:41 -0800

This sounds great I will give it a try for my next transaction

Via Suzanne Alberti (DocuSign):

The new year is coming and it's time to re-evaluate your business. Are you where you want to be? What could be better? Are you implementing technology into your business? If not, perhaps you should. Technology tools are the game-changer for 2010 and you need to be on-board if you want to play.

The ‘Must-Have' Game-Changer for 2010: DocuSign Electronic Signature Service

There is a misbelief that DocuSign is only an "e-signature." Not true. DocuSign is so much more. DocuSign provides the tools you need to win the game in 2010.

Looking for a green solution? Yes!

Looking for tools that allow you to be more productive? Yes!

Want to save money? Yes!

Want to save time? Yes! Yes! Yes!

DocuSign enables you to electronically send, sign, and store your documents, making you more productive, while saving time and money. It also reduces, if not eliminates, the piles of paper you accumulate with every transaction.

Here's how it works:

Once you've created your documents, log into DocuSign. Upload your documents, enter your client's information, drag and drop the signature and initial tabs and click to send. It's like email, but it's secure-a big difference!

Your client receives an email notification that you've requested their signature on a document. Your client clicks the link, is authenticated, adopts a signature and is quickly guided through and the electronic signature process, step-by-step. That's it.

What this means is your client doesn't need to make any decisions. They can't get "off-track." The system prompts them the entire way and they can't miss a signature or initial location. This is HUGE! How many times has a client missed signing or forgot an initial, and you have had to have them "re-sign" for that one location? That could easily mean a drive across town, another fax or a series of emails. Not to mention the added stress to meet offer deadlines.

With DocuSign, the signing process is foolproof. It saves you and your client's time and money-something, I'm sure they'll appreciate and it will set you apart from the crowd.

What about if you forget to mark a location for signature?

DocuSign has you covered. With the new ‘correct feature,' you can go back into documents that have already been sent for e-signature and make corrections. Add or remove e-signature and initial tabs or signers from the comfort of your home, office or favorite coffee shop. What a time-saver!

Does someone else need a copy of your documents? Such as another agent, office assistant or lender?

If someone needs a copy, just include them as a "CC" when you are setting up your contacts. DocuSign will automatically send via email a clean, legible copy of the documents with all of the associated signatures so you don't have to take that extra step.

Now which technology tool is the game-changer for you in 2010?

No faxes. No paper. The DocuSign electronic signature service provides clean, clear electronic signatures on documents without software to download or computer hardware to buy.

And, as the official and exclusive provider of ESIGN services for the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR) under the REALTOR Benefits^® Program, DocuSign has created unique offers through our new "ESIGN Advantage Promotion for REALTORS^®."

ESIGN Advantage Promotion for REALTORS^®

We're currently offering a special promotion to REALTORS^® through December 31, 2009. So hurry!

Get the capabilities of DocuSign for Real Estate Standard Edition, plus

Custom branding. Tailor the look of your account for a more personalized client experience. Upload your photo, brokerage information and color palette. A $60 Value!

Save as much as 21% on the best available monthly subscription rates.

30-day risk-free, money back guarantee. Try DocuSign for 30 days and if you're not satisfied, just cancel and your credit card will not be charged.

Don't just change your game. Make the rules and score with DocuSign. DocuSign helps you get to the next level. It's the ‘must-have' technology tool in your 2010 toolbox.

Looking to change your ‘game' in 2010? Look no further!

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:48:36 -0800

This sounds great I will give it a try for my next transaction

Via Suzanne Alberti (DocuSign):

The new year is coming and it's time to re-evaluate your business. Are you where you want to be? What could be better? Are you implementing technology into your business? If not, perhaps you should. Technology tools are the game-changer for 2010 and you need to be on-board if you want to play.

The ‘Must-Have' Game-Changer for 2010: DocuSign Electronic Signature Service

There is a misbelief that DocuSign is only an "e-signature." Not true. DocuSign is so much more. DocuSign provides the tools you need to win the game in 2010.

Looking for a green solution? Yes!

Looking for tools that allow you to be more productive? Yes!

Want to save money? Yes!

Want to save time? Yes! Yes! Yes!

DocuSign enables you to electronically send, sign, and store your documents, making you more productive, while saving time and money. It also reduces, if not eliminates, the piles of paper you accumulate with every transaction.

Here's how it works:

Once you've created your documents, log into DocuSign. Upload your documents, enter your client's information, drag and drop the signature and initial tabs and click to send. It's like email, but it's secure-a big difference!

Your client receives an email notification that you've requested their signature on a document. Your client clicks the link, is authenticated, adopts a signature and is quickly guided through and the electronic signature process, step-by-step. That's it.

What this means is your client doesn't need to make any decisions. They can't get "off-track." The system prompts them the entire way and they can't miss a signature or initial location. This is HUGE! How many times has a client missed signing or forgot an initial, and you have had to have them "re-sign" for that one location? That could easily mean a drive across town, another fax or a series of emails. Not to mention the added stress to meet offer deadlines.

With DocuSign, the signing process is foolproof. It saves you and your client's time and money-something, I'm sure they'll appreciate and it will set you apart from the crowd.

What about if you forget to mark a location for signature?

DocuSign has you covered. With the new ‘correct feature,' you can go back into documents that have already been sent for e-signature and make corrections. Add or remove e-signature and initial tabs or signers from the comfort of your home, office or favorite coffee shop. What a time-saver!

Does someone else need a copy of your documents? Such as another agent, office assistant or lender?

If someone needs a copy, just include them as a "CC" when you are setting up your contacts. DocuSign will automatically send via email a clean, legible copy of the documents with all of the associated signatures so you don't have to take that extra step.

Now which technology tool is the game-changer for you in 2010?

No faxes. No paper. The DocuSign electronic signature service provides clean, clear electronic signatures on documents without software to download or computer hardware to buy.

And, as the official and exclusive provider of ESIGN services for the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR) under the REALTOR Benefits^® Program, DocuSign has created unique offers through our new "ESIGN Advantage Promotion for REALTORS^®."

ESIGN Advantage Promotion for REALTORS^®

We're currently offering a special promotion to REALTORS^® through December 31, 2009. So hurry!

Get the capabilities of DocuSign for Real Estate Standard Edition, plus

Custom branding. Tailor the look of your account for a more personalized client experience. Upload your photo, brokerage information and color palette. A $60 Value!

Save as much as 21% on the best available monthly subscription rates.

30-day risk-free, money back guarantee. Try DocuSign for 30 days and if you're not satisfied, just cancel and your credit card will not be charged.

Don't just change your game. Make the rules and score with DocuSign. DocuSign helps you get to the next level. It's the ‘must-have' technology tool in your 2010 toolbox.

New Blackberry or other smartphones

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:55:02 -0800

Any recommendation to which smartphone I should by from verizon. I have the blackberry global edition and I am getting sick and tires of not having enough memory the timer keeps spinning and I have to cancel my emails. I would love ot buy a new phone but which one. Blackberry tour, Droid or Storm2... Do you have any recommendations???

Attention All Rainers!!! Make sure you know who you are texting!!!

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:44:02 -0800

Thanks God I still have not gotten such creepy text messages

Via Lake Livingston Real Estate by Deb Brooks:

Today three of us discovered through Face Book that there is a PHISHING SCAM underway. I read a comment from Sarah Cooper that she had received a text message from a man asking JILL to send naughty pictures....

Problem is that I received the very same text on Saturday night. Same wording. Same number and so on. I replied quickly telling him he had the wrong number and said "shame on you naughty boy".

Geesh, then Sarah Googled the phrase and up popped another post written today by Carol Pease and here is her link:

Make sure you know who you are texting!!!

So far this is three of us. If you have been contacted DO NOT TEXT BACK. Contact Sarah or myself as we will be collecting information to help stop the phishing.

Meet up here or on Face Book....Sarah is collecting names of us who received this! Good luck.

Brooks Prime Properties

Specializing in Lake Properties

Lake Livingston Texas

936-295-0005

Woburn MA Sales for November 2009

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:39:23 -0800

Single family home sales
This month 11 Single Family Listing homes sold with an Average List Price of $333,300 Average Sale Price of $319,936 the lowest sales of $259,000 and the highest price of $590,000. The Average Market Time: 61.09 witha a min. of 5 days and maximum of 253 days on the matket.

Condo Sales
This month 6 Condominium sold with an Average List Price of $280,750 and an Average Sale Price: $277,883 Average Market Time: 259.67 the lowest sales of $199,900 and the highest price of $375,000. The Average Market Time: 260 witha a min. of 5 days and maximum of 1075 days on the matket.

Multi Family Sales
This month we h ave no multifamily sales.

Condo Questionnaires

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:17:51 -0800

Should we be asking for the condo questionnaires to be reviewed by the buyers and their attorney on day one of the transaction. I had a deal fall through because the condo association had $30,000 delinquencu because of three units. Should those be seperated by the association as a seperate subdivision? Would you rell your buyers to walk away? When would you have found out about it 2 weeks before closing?

Remember ask for the questionnaire as part of your offer and make the seller pay for it.

Woburn Real Estate Market Conditions - 07/26/09 - 08/01/09

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:32:18 -0700

We here at the Prudential Preferred Real Estate continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Woburn real estate statistic for the 5th week of July.

New homes on the market: 7 singles, 2 Condos, 1MF
Number of homes entering escrow: 6 singles, 0 condos, 2MF
Number of homes closing escrow (sold): 10 SINGLE, 4 Condo, 1 MF
Number of homes expiring: 2
Average Days on Market: 71.5 singles, 62 Condo, 158 MF

To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.realestateinwoburn.com

If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Woburn or would like to Be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at:

Janine Elkhoury
Prudential Preferred Realty
781-223-8338
http://www.realestateinwoburn.com
janine@elkhouryrealtors.com
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Short Sale Hints

Janine Elkhoury- Woburn Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Legacy - Woburn Real Estate) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:32:33 -0800

Don't way too long the procedure take time but a motivated buyer can help you stop foreclosure.

Help your realtor by providing all the requested documents.