white plains: 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 … (0 comments)
|
white plains: White Plains, NY Real Estate Statistics. The first half of 2008. - 07/05/08 03:51 PM
… (0 comments)
|
white plains: Open houses, do they work? - 06/25/08 09:24 PM
They have for me!
A few minutes ago I was answering that blog question and I felt my answer was informational enough to post.
I sold 2 houses last year at my own open houses. One of them, was a lovely home and the seller called 10 min before I was leaving … (17 comments)
|
white plains: 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 … (9 comments)
|
white plains: 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)
|
white plains: Assessment, Appraised Value Why are these numbers not the same? - 06/16/08 09:33 PM
Many times when I am working with a buyer they will ask about this odd number on the listing sheet the assessed value. I have to explain that the assessed value is the number the assessor (The person in the town who figures the taxes on the property) uses to … (8 comments)
|
white plains: 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)
|
white plains: How much should I offer on a house? - 06/10/08 09:16 PM
How much should I offer on a house?
It is always interesting to me when someone likes a house and automatically offers ten percent less than asking price. It is usually because they read in a Real Estate Book or article that that is what you are "Supposed" to do.
… (11 comments)
|
white plains: Why Blog? - 06/09/08 01:27 PM
Why do you blog?
People blog for different reasons.
Some people blog who really should author books.
Some are inspirational and uplifting.
Some share Real Estate knowlege & experience.
Some just for the AR points - Saw a few who even talked about their post was just for points.?
Some … (13 comments)
|
white plains: Another milestone WOW! - 06/06/08 03:11 PM
I just noticed that I hit 30,000 points. Wow, I haven't been on that long and I know I have a friendly competitive streak, but I am really excited to have hit this mark.
It's not just the points, I feel that many of my blog's have contributed a little to … (15 comments)
|
white plains: Did you give away a car today? - 06/03/08 02:01 PM
When you price a home, you should try your best to price it correctly from the outset!
When we ask someone for a price reduction very often we think of it as a percentage of the sale. A $20,000 reduction is only 5% off the selling price of a home … (15 comments)
|
white plains: What do you like to read in a blog? - 06/02/08 01:09 PM
I try to read at least 15-20 blogs a day. It is always interesting to me all the different subjects that come up and very often I will get INSPIRATION for my own blog. Sometimes there are questions that I can help answer, sometimes there are blogs that stir up … (18 comments)
|
white plains: What do you love about Active Rain? - 05/29/08 04:26 PM
Things I love about Active Rain...
The Community Spirit, all the friendly, helpful people are amazing.
The fact that you can get to know a little about agents from other areas so you can refer buyers and sellers to them.
The technology and Internet information. Much of my information traditionally … (12 comments)
|
white plains: 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)
|
white plains: 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)
|
white plains: Why be nice to competitive Realtors? - 05/26/08 01:52 AM
There might be a little "Preaching to the choir" here, because in my dealings with Realtors on Active Rain have shown me how pleasant and helpful people can be.
The way I deal with people has always been friendly and helpful, most of my earlier careers have been dealing with … (8 comments)
|
white plains: What is the biggest reason people don't extend their listing? - 05/25/08 02:15 AM
Many listings expire every day. The truth of the matter is that most of the sellers whose listing comes up for renewal have a very good reason for not renewing.
The Realtor doesn't communicate with them enough!
There is no excuse for not communicating with your sellers. At least once a … (13 comments)
|
white plains: Memorial Day - 05/23/08 08:43 PM
According to Wikipedia...
This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country.
It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.
… (3 comments)
|
white plains: What is a Good Home Inspector? - 05/22/08 07:59 PM
… (7 comments)
|
white plains: White Plains - Live here easily commute to Manhattan. - 05/19/08 10:26 PM
Westchester, the secret to an easy life if you are working in NYC.
I was talking to a prominent New York City broker the other night and we were talking about the market and pricing and comparisons. We talked about how expensive it is in NYC right now and I mentioned … (1 comments)
|
white plains: New York City or Close By...White Plains - 05/19/08 10:20 PM
Westchester, the secret to an easy life if you are working in NYC.
I was talking to a prominent New York City broker the other night and we were talking about the market and pricing and comparisons. We talked about how expensive it is in NYC right now and I mentioned … (2 comments)
|
white plains: Great start or retire in this terrific well priced co-op - 05/17/08 11:04 AM
… (2 comments)
|
white plains: Please welcome Roseann Paggiotta Century-21 Mancuso - 05/15/08 07:15 PM
Please welcome Roseann Paggiotta to Active Rain. An experienced Broker Manager and a member of our Board of Directors.
Roseann is a personal friend as well. I have been lucky enough to have been on the Board of Realtors or the Board of the MLS here for many years so I … (14 comments)
|
white plains: A great day... Hang in there and it can happen for you! - 05/15/08 05:39 PM
I have to admit, I have been a little goofy since I started on Active Rain. It has brought a lot of enthusiasm back to Real Estate for me. Having only been on Active rain for about a month I still consider myself a NEWBIE!
There is so much great information and … (15 comments)
|
white plains: Make time for yourself! or Burnout... - 05/15/08 03:39 PM
You need to schedule time for yourself.
As a Realtor people expect you to be at their beck and call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Write down on your calendar 1 or 2 days off a week.
If someone says I would like to make an appointment on … (3 comments)
|
white plains: Open Houses - A new idea for an old standby. - 05/15/08 11:51 AM
My recent post on open houses got a huge response, thank you all.
As I read the responses I was seeing that in some areas they are really effective and some areas they don't seem to be.
An idea came to me that might help your business in terms … (12 comments)
|
white plains: Are you New in the Real Estate Business in this Tough Market. - 05/14/08 08:15 PM
This is my second time using a response to someone else's (Ken Tracy's) Blog as my own post.
If you can make it now you'll make it any time!
It is much harder to start in an easy market and go into a difficult market, than to start in a … (19 comments)
|
white plains: Open houses, do they work? - 05/14/08 03:27 AM
They have for me!
A few minutes ago I was answering that blog question and I felt my answer was informational enough to post.
I sold 2 houses last year at my own open houses. One of them, was a lovely home and the seller called 10 min before I was leaving … (53 comments)
|
white plains: Are you Involved or do you just complain? - 05/12/08 01:17 PM
Committees, Board Meetings, even open meetings at your local Board of Realtors, are you there supporting, contributing and learning or do you just complain about those people, what are they doing now?
It has been my privilege and pleasure to be involved with my local board for over 20 years and … (4 comments)
|
white plains: Is this your first Mother's Day without your Mom? - 05/12/08 01:42 AM
If it was, my heart goes out to you.
I lost one of my best friends, my mom 16 years ago, she died the end of May in 1992.
She was one of the first people I would call when something good or bad happened to me.
A lot of water … (7 comments)
|
white plains: Was this your first Mother's Day without your mom? - 05/11/08 10:43 PM
If it was, my heart goes out to you.
I lost one of my best friends, my mom 16 years ago, she died the end of May in 1992.
She was one of the first people I would call when something good or bad happened to me.
A lot of water … (6 comments)
|
white plains: Please welcome jpendresfein - 05/10/08 10:36 PM
Please welcome JP Endres-Fein to Active Rain. jpendresfein
She is friendly competitor in nearby Scarsdale, an active member of the Westchester County Board of Realtors and a former President of Westchester County Board.
She is new to blogging, but experienced on the Board, State & National Levels.
She is also my … (15 comments)
|
white plains: Back to the basics? - 05/09/08 04:18 PM
If you are a little slower than you would like to be in real estate it may be time to go back to the basics.
1) Send out poscards. Just listed, just sold. Happy holiday, change your clock (Cheap easy get your name out there.)
I hate to tell you this, but … (11 comments)
|
white plains: Tips for Sellers - Cheap-Easy ways for Sellers to Help Their house look better and sell more easily. - 05/03/08 01:47 PM
1) Light & Bright.
Open or Remove the Drapes. Higher wattage lightbulbs. All the lights on when the house is being shown.
In 25 years I have only had 3-4 people ask that the lights be turned off to see the natural light.
2) Get rid of the clutter.
This one makes the house look … (16 comments)
|
white plains: My First few weeks on Active Rain. THANK YOU ALL! - 05/02/08 06:29 PM
I posted my first new listing here at 65 LAWTON AVE., Hartsdale, NY
I have been in Real Estate for 25 years, have had my own independent office for 20 Years,and I think this is the most I have learned in any few weeks of my life.
Learning about Blogs and how helpful people … (13 comments)
|
white plains: HARTSDALE, NY WALK TO TRAIN EASY COMMUTE TO NYC - 05/01/08 09:54 PM
http://listings.realbird.com/widgets/FeaturedListingsMap.aspx?id=C7E5E2E5
… (0 comments)
|
white plains: Do It yourself or Want to? - 04/24/08 04:03 PM
As I was signing on to AOL today I came across Eric Stromer's do it yourself videos.
I am not the most handy guy in the world, but I watched a few of the Videos.
Looking at a few of them the information was presented that made it look easy to follow and not … (1 comments)
|
white plains: Today is all about being thankful. - 04/18/08 03:15 PM
Today is one of those spring days in New York that you can be thankful to be alive. The forsythia, cherry, apple and magnolias are bursting into bloom and the weather is warm, clear and not humid.
The weeping cherry tree I planted in front of my house a few years ago. I … (10 comments)
|
white plains: Westchester County, NY The Golden Apple - 04/17/08 10:47 AM
Westchester Westchester County NY
The Golden Apple
Nicknamed The Golden Apple because of its proximity to NewYork City and its affluent communities, Westchester is the first northern suburb of New York City.
To give you an idea of how close; if you started at Times Square and drove directly north on Broadway for about 12 … (4 comments)
|
white plains: Central Westchester Real Estate market. - 04/14/08 04:00 PM
It is really interesting seeing the market today. There are so many new Real Estate agents that haven't seen a market that has changed so much, and is quite challenging. Though it is great to see a lot of "Young blood" in the market.
A year and a half ago if you called … (12 comments)
|
;)
;)
;)
