house: Nice reference letter received today! - 08/20/08 04:28 PM
I got a nice letter from happy clients who bought a home in white plains. It made my day, I thought I would share it with you.
Dear Kevin,
We are thoroughly enjoying our new house.I wanted to write and let you know how happy we were with your work. Paul … (5 comments)
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house: Please welcome Greg Doyle - 07/26/08 06:06 PM
Greg Doyle is an agent with our office. He has lived in Westchester for over 30 years, now an Eastchester resident. He is an asset to our new office. http://activerain.com/gregdoyle
Great attitude, smart and helpful. Finding a home in Westchester or Selling a House, condo, co-op or estate.
All the best!
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house: It's all about the appointment. - 06/20/08 09:04 PM
When I teach agents to take up calls many when they start are a little nervous. I usually have them get a form in front of them and start by answering questions, then asking questions then asking for the appointment. It is important not to get in the habit of … (11 comments)
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house: Hire a local Realtor. - 06/19/08 06:02 PM
It has never been more important to have a real estate professional represent you than in today's difficult market.
I was driving in White Plains today and saw a few homes listed by out of town agents. They were for the most part not correctly priced, and they will sit … (11 comments)
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house: I am selling my house what should I do? - 06/12/08 03:21 PM
So much is written for the first time home buyer, few people talk about the first time home seller.
The first thing you should do is talk to some neighbors and friends and get a few Realtor recommendations. Call any Realtor that regularly sends you mailings and also Google your … (7 comments)
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house: Real Estate Advice - 06/11/08 07:07 PM
It is really interesting to me that many people, both buyers and sellers don't always listen to professional advice.
In my 25 years experience as a Realtor, it happens time and time again. You sit down with people discuss their situation and advise them based on their wants and needs. … (12 comments)
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house: Do you end up in the Basement? - 06/07/08 12:56 PM
How do you show a house?
Most of the homes in our area have basements.
Many agents start showing on the main floor then go upstairs, then end up in the basement. So when the buyer has seen the whole house they end up talking about it in the basement. … (21 comments)
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house: What do you do when they ask for some of your commission at the closing? - 06/05/08 06:38 PM
What do you do when they ask for some of your commission at the closing?
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You are at the closing, the listing never mentioned the window air conditioner the seller wants money for them, the buyer expects them. The attorney looks at you and asks if you would be … (17 comments)
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house: Buying a listing! - 06/04/08 04:06 PM
Buying a Listing!
When I say "buying a listing" most Realtors know exactly what I am talking about. It is when an agent wants a listing, he or she puts an estimate of price higher than the market will bear, to get the listing instead of being … (17 comments)
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house: Did you stop to smell the roses today? - 05/28/08 02:47 PM
I noticed on my way to the office today that the irises were in bloom.
I also noticed the first roses in my garden.
Today is a BEAUTIFUL DAY in White Plains, NY. The temperature is about 68 degrees farenheight,
The sky is blue with no clouds … (14 comments)
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house: Why are you a Real Estate Agent? - 05/27/08 05:11 PM
This is a fun Reminder Post.
I started in Real Estate in the mid 1980’s because I enjoy working with people and helping them figure out what they want in a home.
Many People go into Real Estate for different Reasons. I would love to hear why you got into … (13 comments)
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house: How I wasted a lot of money on the first house I ever sold! - 05/25/08 01:58 PM
Many years ago, when I sold the first house I ever sold in Hartsdale,NY, after getting licensed in Real Estate, I made a very costly mistake.
Newly licensed and being a fairly logical and fairly intelligent person, I thought it wouldn't be a terrible idea to comment on something outside … (17 comments)
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house: Follow the market...or sell! - 05/21/08 01:19 PM
The people who say a house is worth what someone will pay for it are really clued in to the market.The newspapers, the internet, TV, all the media have been beating up Real Estate for the past year or two.The prices went too far, too fast. There is a nationwide price … (8 comments)
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