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remax: The Ethics of Real Estate By Internet: The 2007 Code - 01/04/07 12:57 PM
The National Association of Realtors has adopted several brand new Standards of Practice for the 2007 Code of Ethics that directly address "doing the right thing" when using the Internet in the practice of real estate.
Here is a quick summary in plain English:
Don't mislead the client when using the Internet to establish a contractual relationship.Make sure the information you put on the Internet is current, and, if it is not, take immediate steps to correct it.Clearly disclose the name of the firm and the state of licensure on all web pages.If you intend to share or sell the consumer's information you … (2 comments)
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remax: Helping Buyers Make a Decision - 01/02/07 02:46 PM
You've all been there You spend a lovely afternoon showing houses. The buyers see several homes they like and seem to be encouraged, but at the end of the day they haven't made a decision. Worse yet, you can't remember which houses they liked, which they didn't, which had the skylight in the kitchen, which had the pool, and so on.
You look around in your car for clues. All you see is a jumble of listing information sheets, brochures, and virtual tour CDs among the chewing gum wrappers and cookie crumbs in the back seat.
I an effort to abolish clutter, I came up with a solution. … (25 comments)
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remax: If Someone Likes It, They Will Buy It - 12/31/06 07:34 AM
Every Realtor knows that property condition and "showing well" are of primary importance in getting an offer on a house. But we've all had this experience: Just after you've explained that the kitchen needs new counter tops, the cracked tile in the bathroom needs to be replaced, the yard needs landscaping, and all the bedrooms need paint the seller smiles at you dismissively and says, "Oh, if someone likes it they will buy it."
Meaning, "We know better than you how to sell our house and we're not willing to do any of the things you advise."
Here's what I say:
How are we … (2 comments)
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remax: Two Phrases Every Agent Should Know - 12/30/06 03:34 PM
As real estate professionals, we hold several titles: Sales Associate, Realtor, Broker, Real Estate Consultant. We also wear many hats: Presenter, negotiator, mediator, decorator, counselor, courier, helping hand, listener, and, perhaps, even house cleaner or dog-sitter.
My least favorite role, however, is one that I seem to perform all too often: Bad News Lady.
Wouldn't it be great to have only good news for buyers and sellers? To be able to say, "Yes, Mr. Buyer, the sellers will gladly take a 25 percent price reduction AND pay all your closing costs!" Or, "Great news, Mrs. Seller! I have a buyer who wants to pay … (30 comments)
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