fun stuff: Realtor.com is Getting Pushy to Sell Their Product - 06/18/09 01:42 PM
I just got a phone call from a very pushy salesman at Realtor.com. It got to the point where he was getting very upset with me because I was questioning his statistics and his reasoning. A civil conversation at the least, but an interesting one at that.
See, I refuse to … (7 comments)
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fun stuff: Fantasy Footall? Try Fantasy Luxury Real Estate - 01/07/09 07:39 PM
A few weeks ago, Forbes came out with their best picks for the Most Expensive Fictional Homes ever written about. That's right, fictional homes that don't exist.Love the historic mansion that Lora Croft owned in Tomb Raider? It could be yours for $46.1 Million, should secret corridors, elaborate pulley systems, … (10 comments)
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fun stuff: Here's to the Mysterious Pink Elephant That Waits for You in 2009! - 01/01/09 08:12 PM
Don't we all wish for the next year to be better than the last? I know I always do...and I make goals, both business and personal, to help keep me on track to having a better year. I think the real estate market will do better than last, though it will … (5 comments)
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fun stuff: Your Blog Might Rank High on Active Rain... - 08/17/08 10:39 PM
...but does it smell like Crappie?
Lately I have been getting back into blogging and have noticed a lot of crappie blogs have taken over some high positions in states. Once again, the quest for points and the desire to be #1 has put a lot of terrible blogs at the … (56 comments)
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fun stuff: My Photos Lie...but I am not Going to Change Them - 06/15/08 10:14 PM
Many real estate agents have a computer generated feedback system in place for their listings, so that when a home is shown, the agent can let the seller know what buyers think of their home. It is a great way to get honest feedback about price, condition, etc.Today I received some … (19 comments)
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fun stuff: If You Can't Laugh at Politcs, What Can You Laugh At - 01/24/08 09:49 PM
Now I know some of us are Rebulicans and others are Democrats, but I came across this video from Uncle Jay. If you don't know Uncle Jay, he makes fun of politcs in general and posts videos so kids can understand what is going on. The one below is one of … (4 comments)
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fun stuff: What if God had a My Space? - 01/12/08 10:50 PM
This video was just too funny, and I have to share it with you. If God had one comment he could make about you, what do you think it would be?
What if God Had a MySpacePosted Jun 17, 2006This hilarious video answers the age-old question, "What if God had a … (4 comments)
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fun stuff: Does Anyone Care What Agents Make? Apparently Not. - 01/04/08 09:20 AM
I am an avid reader. Currently I am reading three books, one about Mao, one about going good to great, and the last about walking in the woods. Sprinkle in the magazines I subscribe to and I have reading material strategically placed around the home, for what ever mood I am … (10 comments)
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fun stuff: HGTV Make Saint Paul a Winner! - 01/04/08 09:11 AM
In case you missed the Rose Bowl parade which announced the four winners of the Change the World.Start at Home contest, Saint Paul has won the popular vote. Saint Paul will have three projects featured and completed in late April of 2008.Now what they need is volunteers! If you would like … (0 comments)
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fun stuff: The Best Way to Describe Home Sellers - 12/14/07 02:44 PM
I think the disconnect between home sellers and real estate agents can best be summed up by the following video:
Oh, and in case you don't realize who is who, the buyer is the Boss, and the seller is Cool Hand Luke. Now some real estate agents, might like to use … (2 comments)
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fun stuff: Finders Keepers...and how NOT to do Business - 12/14/07 08:12 AM
I don't know if you have all heard about this little story coming out of Ohio. A contractor was hired to remodel part of an 83 year old house for the owner. While he was gutting the bathroom he found boxes of money stashed in the walls. He notified the owner … (12 comments)
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fun stuff: How Do You Spell Professional? Link Love for CRS designees. - 11/29/07 10:24 PM
C-R-S
For the last three years I have been working toward obtaining one of the most prestigious real estate designations available, that of the Certified Residential Specialist(CRS). This week it finally happened and I got confirmation that I am being awarded the CRS designation. I had to throw a party for myself, … (24 comments)
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fun stuff: Where Has All the Fruit Gone? - 11/18/07 10:52 PM
Ok, I have been on Active Rain for most of 2007. I remember when times were easier.We didn't have more than 20,000 members, moderators were Active Rainers, and it was alot easier to get noticed as a Newbie.
But times have changed.
So what do I miss most? I miss the fruit.
Fruit … (6 comments)
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fun stuff: Pass the Grey Poupon Please - 10/02/07 01:39 AM
The Tainted Love of Trulia's Voices
I am sure all of you have heard of Trulia. But have you heard of another part of the website called Trulia Voices?
Voices allows questions to be asked and answered by consumers and agents a like. It seemed like a great idea in the beginning … (9 comments)
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fun stuff: When you Just Want to Pull Your Hair Out... - 09/28/07 09:00 AM
Selling real estate is hard enough, but when you choose to sell real estate, while raising kids at the same time, it is near impossible. I have two kids under two, so getting together with a client takes alot of planning. It never fails that someone starts running around refusing to … (10 comments)
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fun stuff: Maybe Marty McFly can Help Me...I need some Lightbulbs! - 09/14/07 05:58 PM
I am a big fan of the Back to the Future movies. Reading an article today by the Real Estate Journal made me think back to a scene in the second movie. Marty is in the future with Doc and sees an antique store. He goes inside and looks into buying … (30 comments)
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fun stuff: Find Your Dream Home at the Twin Cities Fall Parade of Homes! - 09/04/07 09:08 AM
Time to get your walking shoes ready and plan out your weekend because the Fall Parade of Homes is set to start this weekend. From September 8th - October 7th, homes will be open Thursdays-Sundays from noon - 6 pm.This year's tour features a staggering 843 model homes built by 334 … (2 comments)
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fun stuff: That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It! - 08/24/07 11:32 AM
Summer is winding down, kids are preparing to go back to school, and the final hurrah is happening at the Minnesota State Fair. Yes that's right folks, the state fair just began and is sure to not disappoint.
For those of you not familiar with our famous fair, I'll spell is out … (5 comments)
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fun stuff: How Does Your Website Measure UP to the Competition? - 08/14/07 06:12 PM
If you want to see how you measure up in the wide world of real estate related sites, check out Market Leap. They have a great site in which you can measure where you stand against your competition.
As you can see, you can check out your link popularity, that is, how … (8 comments)
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fun stuff: In Our Own Little World... - 07/11/07 04:16 PM
A funny thing happened to me last week...I went on vacation. Not a great vacation some where on the other side of the world, but to my home state of Indiana. I haven't thought much about the state itself since I moved away 8 years ago, but driving from Minneapolis to … (8 comments)
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