real estate: Trust and Listening issues with Sellers in a tough market. - 04/16/09 04:23 PM
I am finding it very interesting the way many sellers are approaching this difficult market.
Some seem not to trust your integrity and knowledge of the market.
Having been in this business for over 26 years I always find it fascinating that people who have sold 2-3 houses think they know … (14 comments)
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real estate: How do you get your Sellers on the same page as your buyers in a difficult market? - 02/27/09 03:33 PM
As a veteran Realtor, it has always been a matter of education to explain to buyers what they can reasonably expect to pay and explain to sellers the value of their home.
But lately I have had a few sellers who don't seem to listen, and I had one who … (6 comments)
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real estate: What's the best way to start buying Real Estate? - 01/16/09 02:15 PM
What's the best way to start buying Real Estate?
Co-ops?
Condos?
Small House?
I have been a Realtor for 26 Years, and a Real Estate Investor for 25. The way I started investing/buying was a small Multi-Family. I lived in the Basement apartment, tiny bedroom Living Room, … (10 comments)
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real estate: What do you do to energize your office in a slower market? - 09/04/08 03:19 PM
I was reading Carol Culkins blog today about coming in the office and energy or lack thereof.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/674644/Brokers-Like-Warm-Bodies
It made me think. I know that I can have an office meeting with training and energize people.
I can do a little prospecting or get a new listing or negotiate a deal … (19 comments)
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real estate: Sale training in Real Estate and Mortgages. - 08/30/08 03:18 PM
Last Tuesday Pat Fenton came to do a "Sales Elite" Seminar in Elmsford, NY.
His training was originally for Mortgage people, but now is for Realtors as well.
I have to admit as I sat down, my cynical New Yorker side came in and I was thinking, "What kind of … (0 comments)
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real estate: So What are you doing to jump start your business for this Fall? - 08/29/08 01:24 PM
In my office we are going to work on more training and goal setting.
Getting out there and touching base with friends and former clients.
Setting up some better systems, so we don't have to re-invent the wheel every time.
What are the things that you do to jump start things … (12 comments)
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real estate: Is it time to buy? - 08/21/08 03:31 PM
The market goes up, the market goes down.
Sometimes your personal situation is more important than the market.
I was reading Jason Crouch and he was talking about people not being ready to buy.
LONG TERM, I BELIEVE THE MARKET WILL ALWAYS GO UP.
For the past 100 years that … (7 comments)
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real estate: 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 … (11 comments)
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real estate: Great 2 BR Home with 2 Car garage, office/playroom and Rye Neck Schools - 08/15/08 04:12 PM
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real estate: Negotiating Real Estate Commissions - 08/14/08 02:04 PM
It is interesting that I read a few blogs about this in the past few days.
A lot of Realtors are a little desperate these days and that isn't usually a good thing.
Sometimes sellers don't realize that a slow market is probably the worst time to negotiate a real … (10 comments)
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real estate: Homes of Westchester - 07/26/08 06:20 PM
American Classic Homes, Inc. and the David Endres Realty Group will become Homes of Westchester.
JP Endres and I have decided on a name for our joint venture. Homes of Westchester, it has been approved by the department of State and we just have to file the corporate paper work … (7 comments)
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real estate: Active Rain reaches 100,000 members. - 07/26/08 11:09 AM
WOW!
Congratulations to Jon and all his staff and all the Active Rain Community!
This is better than members hitting 100,000 points.
We are now part of a terrific network of informed and friendly agents across the country and going over national borders.
I know that this is part of my … (12 comments)
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real estate: It's not about me. - 07/22/08 10:41 AM
It's about my clients!
Many years ago I had a client who was yelling and cursing on the phone with me. He ranted and raved and I listened quietly. The market was slow, we had a very sophisticated buyer who had a 3 page checklist of things to be done that … (17 comments)
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real estate: Another Milestone.... - 07/15/08 09:35 PM
50,000 AR Points
Today, after 3 months of regular blogging, comments, localism posts and inviting people to blog. I hit 50,000 points with Active Rain.
I have learned a lot, I hope I have taught some and enjoyed meeting a lot of people, professionals from all over the country.
I … (40 comments)
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real estate: Some Real Estate Negotiating tips... - 07/14/08 11:50 AM
Negotiating tips for buying Real Estate!
As a 25 year veteran of this business I have had buyers teach me a lot about negotiating. When I take buyers out, I want them to get the best deal possible, but more importantly I want them to actually get the house that … (13 comments)
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real estate: How is your "Bedside Manner." - 07/08/08 05:44 PM
How is your "bedside manner?"
As Realtors we are privileged to help people in their quest for a new place to live.
Young couples have the excitement in their eyes. Experienced buyers are looking for a larger home. Empty nesters are downsizing. More and more singles … (11 comments)
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real estate: Elmsford NY Area Market Statistics Single Family First Half 2008 - 07/05/08 04:03 PM
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real estate: Hartsdale, NY Market Summary Statistics First Half 2008 - 07/05/08 03:56 PM
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real estate: White Plains, NY Real Estate Statistics. The first half of 2008. - 07/05/08 03:51 PM
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real estate: Some listing tips... - 07/01/08 09:53 PM
Listing tips...
This is really a quick and fun post. I will give you a few tips that help me get listings and you read them use them if you like and put some of your tips in your comments.
We can have some fun and learn a little about … (13 comments)
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