tips: Return of Bloggie! - Is it Hamsters or Squirrels running the servers at Active Rain?
- 07/21/09 09:16 AM
A while ago, I did a blog on the new mascot for Active Rain, and I officially named him BLOGGIE! Well, Bloggie met with mixed emotions....so, I gave some thought to quitting the Mortgage Business and going to Mascot School myself, and...as of now, STILL have not decided on that career path yet! Read to the end of the blog for the ACTUAL new Mascot of Active Rain! (not approved by anyone at AR btw!)LOL Please note: CLICK on any pictures below if you have speakers and need a laugh!
Here's Bloggie! Wanda Kubat-Nerdin thought he was cute! Cindy Jones thought squirrels, not (28 comments)
tips: Signs, Signs, everywhere there's signs..blocked out by the scenery, and wasting my time...(sounds kinda like TESLA)..REDUX
- 07/13/09 05:26 AM
I thought about my blog long and hard since last week...I originally published it with the statement listed below, but for some, that wasnt good enough...Sooo...contrary to my thinking, I decided to pull it, or take it down. This was VERY discouraging to me, because in the end all I was trying to do was help. I have/had more faith in the quality of the Realtors on Active Rain than in general because everyone on here seems to WANT to learn more!~ I am even LEAVING some the comments so everyone can read the intial ones left, as I have never been (58 comments)
tips: The 2nd 12 OPEN HOUSE SUGGESTIONS! Let the debate continue....
- 06/01/09 11:11 AM
Do you make assumptions about OPEN HOUSES, because they have not worked in the past?? Well, DON'T DO IT! Don'put the cart before the house, I mean horse!! LOL....Remember, this is from a "Lenders Perspective!"
I did a blog a couple of months ago, that was recently featured, and after such an overwhelmingly GREAT response...I thought I would GIVE AWAY 12 more ideas! I would be honored if you re-blogged me, and as always, whether you agree, or disagree, I would LOVE to hear your comments! *DISCLAIMER* These suggestions MAY NOT work for REO'S!
LET THE DEBATE CONTINUE.......................... (21 comments)
This is a VERY interesting topic, and came up with a REALTOR I spoke to JUST last night!! She is a 20 year Vet of the industry, and doesnt believe in OPEN HOUSES! Well, I DISAGREE! I have made alot of REALTOR contacts at them, customers that may not have bought that particular home, but still bought another one, and many great prospects and friends! We need to REVERSE this attitude! Also, and let me be loud and clear, saying something like, "well, that doesnt work in our area of the country" is ridiculous! Prosepcting is prospecting, no matter where you live! I (81 comments)
FEEL FREE AS YOU LEAVE COMMENTS TO LEAVE ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS TO ADD TO THE LIST! This is going to be a group effort, and by the time we are done, we should ALL have quite the resource for our customers! Cut & Paste, or save it to your desktop to email!
AGI - Adjusted Gross Income AIREA - American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers AKA - Also Known As ALTA - American Land Title Association APR - Annual Percentage Rate ANSI (11 comments)
tips: Top 10 Suggestions TO LENDERS to smoothen deals with Realtors! See my other blog for Realtor Suggestions! Even with 12 inches of snow today, appraisers found the igloos to appraise!
- 12/19/08 10:03 AM
For purposes of clarification: OTP= Offer to Purchase GFE= Good Faith Estimate CHATTEL=Personal Property MLS= Multiple Listing Service BOA=Board of Realtors BNI=Business Networking International Hello everyone! My blog earlier this week was top 10 suggestions to Realtors, so I thought I would go the other direction and give my fellow originators some suggestions also when working with Realtors! Sooo...here goes! :)1. The minute you get an OTP,notate in the file, in the sky, on your palm, on the wall in your office, or anywhere for pete sake, exactly the day that the LOAN commitment is due! Logic: Realtors cannot stand having to remind (3 comments)