Who says social media doesn't work? I spent some time today looking at the the true advantages of social media. I found that Facebook has now surpassed Yahoo in visitors! Now that screams opportunity. Facebook ads are some of the least expensive in the market and are easily targeted. If you
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02/26/2010
Is your blog helping or hurting your business? I understand that creating a blog or website is not always and easy task—especially if you are over the age of 35. If you have made it past this obstacle, how do you know that your blog postings are increasing your business or if you are turning pe
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02/26/2010
This is GREAT information from the 2008 NAR SurveyI have been reviewing this information and will be posting the fact for you to consider when working with first time home buyers.Prices continue to fall and there are great Conventional, FHA and VA loan rates available making the perfect storm for
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02/25/2010
Have you ever used a temporary buydown to sell a home?Using a buydown to assist borrowers in purchasing a new home is a great sales tactic. Funds are set a side to subsidize the payments of the mortgage in the first few years.What are the benefits to the seller? Home sells faster by offering an
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02/25/2010
This is a great conversation starter.... Not all short sales are bank fraud. According to this story, there is a vast majority of Agents out there doing the same thing. http://ow.ly/16EvWb I have scratched my head when I have been presented this business strategy. Is there any body out ther
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02/24/2010
Well said There was a time that began last year that I began to try and save every struggling home owner in America. It was our company policy to never charge up front, and to work in good faith to complete the loan modification process. Well it is a nightmare. We ssuccessfully completed roug
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02/24/2010
WOW, what more will people think of doing? I think that he may have missed the fine print in his mortgage contact to maintain the home in the condition it was when mortgaged.....oops that may now be a problem. I would not be surprised to see him in handcuffs soon and/or with a massive lawsuit.
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02/24/2010
STAND OUT IN YOUR MARKET The best way to stand out in your market is by using technology that others do not have! You use the MLS and even Active Rain, but what sets your property apart? All the listings are set up the same with the same layout and colors, limited pictures and expensive virtual t
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02/24/2010
ARE YOU STILL ROLLING THE DICE WITH YOUR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE? We have gone through the big "Refi. Boom" and the days for crazy low rates, yet many people are still holding on to their adjustable rate mortgages. How long can you wait? Does it make sense to go from a very low ARM rate to a
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02/24/2010
Have you ever done a Seller Reverse Contract?I can't say that I have heard or know too much about Seller Reverse Contract Strategies so I wanted to share this story that I came across:A couple had went through a home three times and were not yet willing to make an offer. To possibly move along
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02/23/2010
