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Hi, I'm Kim the REALTOR(R). No, Mom. No, Blogger. - 02/29/08 09:45 AM

Online Social Networking. Who are you?
I'm beginning to expose myself more to online social networking. ActiveRain has been a great start, and I will always return to my nest here, but it's time for me to fly outside the nest as well.
ActiveRain is a great platform, and its very clear who … (22 comments)

Scary Open House - 02/28/08 01:16 PM

I hate to have to share what happened to an agent in our office on Sunday. But it exists and you need to be aware.
Shared with permission. No names. True Story.
There has been quite a few scary situations happening in our area lately. Read Krista's Post about a possible situation. And … (89 comments)

Buyer's Homework; Family Watchdog - 02/26/08 07:45 PM

Part Two: Know your Surrounding Neighbors
If you missed it, Part One talked about License Verification
This will be my first series aimed at Buyers looking at purchasing property in Pennsylvania. I am only licensed to practice Real Estate in the State of Pennsylvania. If you would like information about another state and the … (0 comments)

Warning: Social Networking - 02/26/08 07:56 AM

Warning: Friendships will be formed, whether you are looking for them or not!My time on Active Rain has been filled with social networking as well as the educational benefit I've been able to gain from (and hopefully pass on).I didn't really need another social networking outlet. There is only so … (28 comments)

Buyers Homework; License Verification - 02/25/08 08:54 PM

Part One: License Verification
This will be my first series aimed at Buyers looking at purchasing property in Pennsylvania. I am only licensed to practice Real Estate in the State of Pennsylvania. If you would like information about another state and the practices - I'd be happy to refer you to someone … (0 comments)

Calling all Outside Bloggers - 02/23/08 06:59 PM

Roll Call for you.....
It's been on my To Do List for a few months now. Which platform? What will be the focus? Why do I need another blog? Those questions have held me back, but I unveil.....
PA Real Estate
I know it needs some work, but there it is. Hopefully … (16 comments)

Baltimore: American Craft Show: Jennifer McCurdy - 02/21/08 11:08 PM

I've written about my stepmom, Jennifer McCurdy before. She is an amazing potter. Her work is beyond my comprehension!If you are in the Baltimore area, and would like something facinating to do this weekend, stop at the: American Craft Council Art ShowBaltimore Convention CenterDATES AND SHOW HOURSFriday, February 22 (10 am - … (5 comments)

How NOT to install a Smoke Detector - 02/21/08 09:57 PM

Once again, Adventures with Kim Wood in Home Showings continues..... I can not believe some of the things you'll see when looking at homes. Tonight, I had another "NO WAY" moment while in the lower level of a home in Chester County.Could we say at least its better to have it this way … (9 comments)

Signature Blocks - 02/21/08 08:34 PM

There are sure a lot of avenues to communicate with people, so how much is too much in your signature block at the end of an email? Who will you connect with? Do you use different signature blocks for different people?
My advice to you is to Keep it Simple!
Here is what mine … (14 comments)

Chester County, PA Market Report - 02/13/08 11:09 AM

Chester County, PA Market Stats

Chester County, PA Home Market (2007 & 2008) Chester County Home Sales Report includes the following townships: Atglen, Avondale, Birmingham, Caln, Charlestown, Coatesville, Downingtown, E Bradford, E Brandywine, E Caln, E Coventry, E Fallowfield, E Goshen, E Marlborough, E Nantmeal, E Nottingham, E Pikeland, E Vincent, E Whiteland, Easttown, Elk, … (0 comments)

Delaware County, PA Market Stats - 02/13/08 10:59 AM

Delaware County, PA Home Market (2007 & 2008))
Delaware County Home Sales Report includes the following townships: Aldan, Aston, Bethel, Chadds Ford, Brookhaven, Chester Heights, Chester, L Chichester, U Chichester, Clifton Heights, Collingdale, Colwyn, Concord, Darby, U Darby, E Lansdowne, Eddystone, Edgmont, Folcroft, Glenolden, Haverford, Lansdowne, Marcus hook, Marple, Media, Middletown, Millbourne, … (0 comments)

Weather vs. Real Estate Activity - 02/13/08 10:09 AM

Weather vs. Real Estate Activity
Here is my list of 50 houses I'd like to see!Why isn't my home getting shown more?We haven't had any offers?Wow, there is a lot of traffic!There are a lot of homes on the market!It seems like I'm seeing less and less homes for sale?I had my … (3 comments)

Downingtown Area School District Back to School - 02/06/08 07:11 PM

Downingtown Area School District teachers have been on strike since January 28th. It's finally back to school tomorrow, February 7th. The DAEA (Downingtown Area Education Association) and DASD (Downingtown Area School District) have the same messages on their website:
The parties have tentatively agreed to a mediator's proposal and schoolwill resume on Thursday, … (3 comments)

Adventures in Home Showings - 02/06/08 06:53 PM

I know we could all write a book about Adventures in Home Showings.... but this has been a very interesting couple of weeks....
Last week: Saw Infomercial headquarters. This house had every product of the infomercials out there...my client was first to notice.
Saturday: Getting stuck in the mud with clients was quite the adventure after a … (4 comments)

In my Face - Tell the Listing Agent - 02/02/08 08:22 PM

So this afternoon, I wrote a blog, Tell the Listing Agent. It's about making sure you notify the listing agent if you notice something (smell of gas) or you lose the key to the house you are showing....
Later this afternoon I was out with Mr and Mrs Buyer. We saw … (7 comments)

Lockboxes offer more Security - 02/02/08 07:36 PM

Our local association of REALTORS(R) in Chester County and Delaware County, Suburban West Realtors Association is making the move from the "old" electronic lockboxes
to the new i-beam electronic lockboxes!
I'm one of the unusual Chester County Realtors, I'm excited and looking forward to the change. One of the big reasons is that … (5 comments)

Tell the Listing Agent - 02/02/08 12:15 PM

Have you ever locked the lockbox inside the house you were showing?
Have you dropped the key under the deck?
Were there any doors that you couldn't get locked?
Did you smell gas?
Did you notice the FOR SALE sign is down?
Please inform the listing agent about any of the above right away! It's only … (10 comments)

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