realtor: Seller Agency is a Fraud...(But Only Sometimes) - 11/17/09 06:01 PM
Seller agency is a fraud...(but only sometimes). Having just read the post, Buyer Agency is a Fraud...(Sometimes) by Maya Paveza, I must agree that this has happened to me also.
Now the other side of that coin is the agent "posing" as the seller's agent. Perhaps you have met a … (20 comments)
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realtor: Please, Please Do Not Put Combo Lock Box Codes on the Internet - 06/15/09 04:00 PM
There was a time, in the good old days, when agents used secure lockboxes, and only secure lockboxes, on the homes they listed.
With the advent of agents from a number of different multiple listing systems, with their own unique lockbox keys, showing homes outside of their area (dare I say … (13 comments)
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realtor: You Need to Sell the Same House Three Times Before You Get to Closing - 06/01/09 06:17 PM
There's always a lot of talk about what the market value of a home is. Two recent posts help sellers establish a realistic price when listing their home. One is The Buyers Have Voted... by Irene Kennedy and the other is The Secret To A Fast Home Sale: Two Words..., posted … (37 comments)
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realtor: Active Rain GOLD STARS are Like Real Estate Transactions - 04/23/09 11:23 PM
Now what could possibly be similar between the gold stars we receive from Active Rain and the real estate transactions we work so hard to get?
You never know when the next one is going to come along!
That's right. At least for me, this is so … (31 comments)
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realtor: REALTORS® are NOT Under Paid or Over Worked - 04/21/09 04:02 PM
Why do we constantly go on and on about how overworked and under paid we are? I am not. I am paid what I am worth. If I were not, I would not continue working as a REALTOR®.
We are adults. We have the option of saying no to people that … (74 comments)
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realtor: Day Trip from Lake Anna to Williamsburg, VA - 04/20/09 06:40 PM
One of the benefits of living at Lake Anna is that you are in Central Virginia. What is great about that is the fact you are out in the country, enjoying all the wonderful aspects of country living while still close to many of the wonderful things Virginia offers.
Williamsburg happens to … (21 comments)
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realtor: Rainy Days Can Be Fun Days at Lake Anna - 04/17/09 11:55 AM
While some of us may think of rainy days as days to snuggle up on the couch and read a book, others say this is a good time to be out fishing.
Those of us at Lake Anna are no different. Some of us do not venture out on those drizzely … (8 comments)
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realtor: Patience Pays in Real Estate - 04/15/09 10:39 PM
In January I received a call from someone that currently had his home on the market. The listing was going to expire the end of February and I was asked if I would be interested in listing it after it expired. I replied that the house was priced too high but … (25 comments)
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realtor: Celebrate Earth Day with Peter Yarrow - 04/14/09 11:21 PM
If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day, plan to spend it at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, & Mary fame will be performing there at 7 p.m. on April 22. Simply bring a blanket so you'll have a place to … (6 comments)
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realtor: Why are POPs Such a Bone of Contention on Active Rain? - 04/05/09 05:50 PM
Kathy McGraw has an interesting post, Lil Devil says- If you're going to Blog do it right I concur with 2/3 of it.
One of the topics had to do with the Photo Only Posts (POPs) and her concern that some of them receive points even when there isn't any content other than … (22 comments)
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realtor: I Now Have a Virtual Office - Active Rain - 04/01/09 10:18 PM
Surprise, surprise. Here I am, a RE/MAX agent with a very nice private office and all of a sudden it has dawned on me that I have a virtual one as well.
When I became a REALTOR® in 1986 I worked in a fairly good size office in Northern Virginia. It … (76 comments)
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realtor: HVCC effective May 1st. How Realtors can make a difference right NOW! - 03/31/09 07:44 PM
Now, as much as ever, appraisals are vital to the success of a transaction. It is in the interest of all parties to have accurate appraisals. The following was news to me and important news at that.
All of us, especially those selling/listing specialized properties such as waterfront, should be aware of … (3 comments)
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realtor: The Pride of Virginia - 03/22/09 02:10 PM
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a top-rated state park system. Without a doubt it is one of the best in the country. In 2001 the National Sporting Good Association's Sports Foundation Inc. it the ppresented it with their presigious gold medal and state park award as the #1 state park system.
However, the budget to support … (4 comments)
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realtor: Would You Be Deceived? - 03/20/09 07:25 PM
I have a newer listing that is really a neat waterfront house. However, if there was ever one that deceived this is the one. When you look at this picture (and when you see the house from the road) two things may come to mind.
The house looks fairly small, not exactly … (38 comments)
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realtor: Dear Diary...My Passion is Life - 02/14/09 07:14 PM
I am passionate about life. Life and everything it contains for me. This is nothing new. I've had a zest for life since I was a very, very young child. My mom will vouch for me on that.
Perhaps a glimpse of my license plates will show you what I mean.
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realtor: Saving Alternative Septic Systems in Virginia - 02/03/09 08:14 PM
One of the attractions of Lake Anna is its rural setting. Lake Anna is surrounded by Spotsylvania, Louisa, and Orange counties although most of the lake is within the first two.
Located out in the country, public services are not available. Homeowners rely on well and septic fields in place of … (2 comments)
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realtor: Do You Hesitate When You Say You Are A REALTOR? - 02/02/09 08:33 PM
On Saturday while showing a house I saw a former client who had purchased the house across the street last year as a second home. When he saw me he came to talk and proceeded to tell me how happy his family is. They used their home every weekend between Memorial Day and … (7 comments)
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realtor: Good News for Active Rain is Super Good News for Us - 01/28/09 11:19 AM
I just finished reading two posts, both by Active Rain geniuses. The first one I read was by Jorgen Hahn, The Great Frame Up (or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust ActiveRain)
Once again I was reminded of how valuable a resource Active Rain has been for all of … (26 comments)
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realtor: Lake Anna Waterfront Homes Sold in 2008 vs. 2007 - 01/24/09 03:32 PM
2008 - During the past year we saw a slow down in the real estate market across the board. There were 50 Lake Anna waterfront homes sold between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008.
The least expensive home was located at 200 Lakeview in Aspen Hill Subdivision. This home … (6 comments)
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realtor: Should REALTORS® Actually Know the Areas They Sell? - 01/06/09 11:53 PM
One of the tenets of being a professional REALTOR® is knowing your market.
How can someone possibly help their client buy a property in an area that is unknown to them 75-100 miles away in a very different environment?
I often ask myself this question when I receive calls from agents some distance … (49 comments)
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