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Cash Back in Real Estate

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:52:08 -0800

I believe it is a new trend that is coming to stay.

If we do a search, almost in any city there is someone offering rebates or CASH BACK in their real estate transactions. Some are even offering 2% of the selling price as cash back just for using them as their buyers agents.

The question is not how many listing we have but how many buyers can we produce. In a bad economy the shift has been clear it is a buyers market and by what we are seeing it is going to take a good while to the pendulum go back.

When a prospective buyer call you to show them one of your listing, what do you have at hand that would make them choose you if they decide to look for another property from the competition?

We all say that is our expertise, or our good looking, or may be that chemical reaction that bond us at the first sight. I think buyers would like to have something more tangible.

So, tell me your stories. Do you think it is worth? Would it be a trend, or just desperation in the present times?

http://213-5050.com

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

Newsletter with photos across the web

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:54:41 -0700

Have you been annoyed by newsletter that come to your e-mail inbox without picture? and the computer says, click on the top to see the images...? and some even say, if you can see this newsletter click this link to see it ? ( in their web site) ?

In a time that every second counts and we do not have patience to click to see images, I prefer to click the delete bottom. If their newsletter is not professional enough to show the pictures or show itself first time it hits my inbox email, maybe the whole thing is not worth to be seen.

I sent one email asking to e-pros what would be the best software to do newsletter and surprisingly one agent kindly show me the secret of preparing a template and send email from her outlook and was so professional and the better, it was free. No subscription, no nothing and with links for everything. Even it had a unsubscribe link. ( mandatory by CAN-SPAM act )

I love it, and I feel like I found a secret worth to keep. You know when you dig and dig finally someone show the light and you get the treasure!!! a free newsletter from the comfort of your computer.

Ok. I reveal the secret in a web page I am putting together not related to Real Estate. With the market slow I am finding time to write books and do my hobby , html, so click on www.rhe-ma.com and there click on the link the newsletter secret . No, I am not selling anything , we all are tired of people snapping wherever they can from our pockets. It is good to find friends that share good and free ideas.

So, dig in.

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

Law of Attraction Meetup Group in Burlington NC.

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:58:05 -0700

We started a group here 4 months ago. We have 17 members, 6 very commited. It is all about networking, give back to the community what we have learned. Here our 12 steps on "Living by Design"

1. Our dominant thoughts bring about actions, events and circumstances.
2. We must control our thoughts and drive them to where we want to go.
3. We must choose joyful thoughts: thankful for the things we have and for the good things that are coming.
4. We need to believe that we will receive the things we ask for."
5. We need to allow time between the thought and the outcome."
6. Visualization, the things that you see are what you get.
7. Our Inner Being is immanent good.
8. We are here because our way of thinking in the past brought us to the present, by the same token, we will be in the future by the way we think in the present.
9. There is enough for everyone;
10. We are born to enjoy life. To live abundantly.
11. Allow people be what they want to be.
12. Segment intending. Declarations for each part of the day.
Plus 2 classes, a healthy life
2 classes, fixing finances.
Be a graduate in LOA, it is all free
First and third Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
509 N. Church St. Burlington
see: www.lawofattraction.meetup.com/449
www.webjam.com/lawofattraction

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

What I am doing for my community

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:34:28 -0700

We start a "Living by Design" Law of Attraction group, here in Burlington NC, 5 months ago. We have 17 members, 6 very active. Every other Monday we study the principles of the law of attraction, here a snapshot:

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Evaristo Lacerda

810 Deep Creek Rd Gas Station

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:07:50 -0700

Great investment: Gas Station 5 pumps Convenience Store. MH Park with 5 MH, 3 Houses. All rented. Great Possibilies. See Video at http://www.213-5050.com

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Evaristo Lacerda

Never Give in for a Negative Thought Even for a Second

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:36:30 -0700

In the Movie Shreck III , the new young king , convinced by Mr. Shreck, says: "the only person that can stop you is you", and he point to the crowd, they jump in the guy they thought he was talking about. The young king correct, "I mean, yourself".

In our industry there is so many moments that we could say... that's it...I am moving to Miami. But the next day we are here again fighting the good fight.

We cannot give in for a negative thought , even for a second.

There is a bunch of books about our conscious mind, our feelings , emotions and decisions. One author said, "we look inside the mind, billions of neurons, and we try to find the center of decisions. We couldn't find anybody out there". Could a computer step out of "himself" and observe his own "thoughts".

How many times we "caught" ourselves thinking destructive thoughts and we just ordain our minds to change the subject.

Bad clients, bad deals or bad lenders...a trapping situation, bad relationships, or that pizza in the late night. All can make our minds wander and we wonder where could we go. But them we can step out take a breath and redirect our thoughts.

It's amazing how a new day can bring new perspectives about yesterday's problems. Never give in , never give up, nobody can stop you to do the right thing, but you.

Some people may say, easy to say but hard to do. It's not when we know that the "self" ,soul or spirit, is above the mind. The "self" well informed is the one that gives direction to the mind.

Every morning we refill, energize, our spiritual being, so we can face the day in a victorious mode. We know where we have to go and how to get there.

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

Equal Opportunity Housing

424 Gilmer St. Burlington NC

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:41:35 -0700

Evaristo Lacerda | Lacerda Realty | 336.222.6959

424 Gilmer St, Burlington, NC

4 beds large lot Burlington NC downtown

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $89,900

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	4+ Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	.4 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

nice front porch. lots of room

Photo 1

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C

Central heat

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Large lot

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Map of property

Virtual Tour

Website

Mortgage calculator

Seller contact info:

Evaristo Lacerda

Lacerda Realty

336.222.6959

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 14, 2007, 8:08pm PDT

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

Equal Opportunity Housing

2424 Carolina Rd, Burlington NC

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:37:04 -0700

Evaristo Lacerda | Lacerda Realty | 336.222.6959

2424 Carolina Rd, Burlington, NC

Great character old home, beauty inside

3 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $59,000

Year Built	1910
Sq Footage	1,400
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Covered spaces
Lot Size	1 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

You have to see the inside, lots of rooms, great character, lots of possibilities,

Photo 1

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat

Living room

Dining room

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

farmer back yard

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Map of property

Website

Mortgage calculator

Seller contact info:

Evaristo Lacerda

Lacerda Realty

336.222.6959

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 10, 2007, 8:57pm PDT

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

1205 Grace Ave - Another Flyer Service

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:29:50 -0700

From Raleigh to Greensboro, we help people find what they really want.

Knightdale, 2004 , 2000 sq.ft

MLS: 55579
Price: $155000

1129 RUTLEDGE LANDING DR.
KNIGHTDALE, NC

Seller needs to move out. Very motivated. As new. 3 Bed. 2.5 bath. Garage. Great location.

5 bed and 3 bath. 1 acre.

MLS: 54810
Price: 219000

6089 JOE TRAIL CT.
Mebane, NC

Large home, 10 miles from Mebane going 119 N. , 3000 sq.ft. 5 bed, 3 bath, many rooms. Secluded area.

Pay less than rent, 450 a month

MLS: 55965
Price: 50000

1205 GRACE AVE
Burlington, NC

2 bed, living, dining room, just $50,000. Or Rent to Own.

Lacerda Realty
Evaristo Lacerda
1016 S. Main St.
Burlington, NC 27215
Cel. 336.213.5050
Click To Email Me
http://www.213-5050.com
http://nobrainhome.com
http://choose-now.com

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Evaristo Lacerda

Equal Opportunity Housing

A New Free Service ( new for me ) - Postlets

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:15:04 -0800

Evaristo Lacerda | Lacerda Realty | 336.222.6959

2634 Rolling Meadows, Burlington, NC
Great Location

3 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $135,000

Year Built	2002
Sq Footage	1,300
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	14,268 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Photo 1

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Living room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Attic	Laundry area - inside

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Map of property

Virtual Tour

Website

Mortgage calculator

Seller contact info:

Evaristo Lacerda

Lacerda Realty

336.222.6959

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Mar 10, 2007, 6:23pm PST

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

INTEGRATION

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:15:07 -0800

That is what we desparately need in the Real Estate practice. I mean, there are so many different systems working apart and all they all cost us money and time.

I am member of two MLS, the Triad and Burlington-Alamance, and now I need to join the Triangle, because one of my agents is serving Durham (all NC). Each one costs me $$ a year, and one of them charge an extra fee for for each listing.

To show houses I need an Electronic key, again every MLS has different lock box companies, here I go again paying 2 companies monthly $$, and my agent wants to go to the third.

To setup showings some people are paying third parties to do it. More $$

When agents from other companies show any of our homes I send a feedback form. That could cost me more $$ monthly. ( thank God I found http://www.showingfeedback.com/ , for free ).

Of course, we pay our board and the cost associated with the trade. That is the best money invested.

Some people pay for Virtual Tours, Web pages, neighbourhoods, and a ton of advertisement. CE, training seminars, coachings, designations etc.

My point is, could someone come out with an integrated system, like a state MLS with an electronic lock box system that will send a survey to the showing agent and their answer to the listing agent so he/she may forward to the sellers. A system that will setup appointmens, that offers web pages, networks, chat room etc to their members. An integrated MLS/lockbox/appointmentdesk/surveyshowings/webtech.

I believe that it is coming, with all todays technology. Some "Bill Gates" will put it all together.

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda

Dealing with Immigrants

Evaristo Lacerda (Buscando Sua Vontade) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:08:33 -0800

We wish we could speak their language. At least 200 and some dialects too. In my community we have mexicans that speak tarasco as their first language.

But our expertise is listing and selling houses, and that take all of our time. Yes, would be great having no "language barriers". Most of the time they bring their interpreters , even the fifth grade child.

If we notice that there is a substantial number of immigrants nearby would be better to have at hand a good interpreter, it could avoid so many miscommunications that can end up in court.

No redlinning. I prefer to give them a list of houses, after they sign and u n d e r s t a n d what a buyer representation mean, so they can go around and look on their own for properties and neighbourhood that they like.

If you or them find a lender that speaks the language, it would be better, if not , make sure someone in the family speaks English enough to interpret them at the lender's office. And always stay in touch with the lender.

Be patient, explain all details of the transaction up the front. Avoid JOKES, smiling may be interpreted as "taking advantage of them for not knowing the language". Laughing is not sign of frendship , it's just nervous. Just be courtios and professional.

Be ready and willing to imerse in a world of different culture, behaviours and values. Talk with someone that has been here longer and ask about signs and gestures that should be avoid. Win the confidence is more important than the commission. A well pleased client is referal to many others.

If a lawyer does the closing, make sure you have an interpreter at table, do not let young child or people without a good knowledge of the language be interpreters.

Don't be afraid in dealing with immigrants, just do your home work before and be professional all the time. High profesionalism will win the trust they need.

Broker "E"

Evaristo Lacerda