realtors: And Then What to My Wondering Eyes Should Appear... - 07/30/09 08:23 PM
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If you ever think it's not going to happen be patient. You just never know when you will receive a treat such as this. Although I have been very busy with real estate, family, two new puppies (need … (49 comments)
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realtors: Rain, Rain Don't Go Away - 04/14/09 07:42 PM
Do you find that you are sometimes resenting these rainy, cloudy days? March and April, here in the Lake Anna area, have been somewhat rainy. I'm loving it.
We have had a number of rainy, cloudy days and I'm delighted. Someone complained to me about it today and I replied that we need … (3 comments)
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realtors: Why Split the Difference? - 03/18/09 05:04 PM
Since I started in real estate back in 1986, there's been this prevailing view that when negotiating price you split the difference.
Buyers and Sellers are not the only ones that seem to be buying into this. Many REALTORS do also. I cannot tell you the number of times, while negotiating, this comes up. … (10 comments)
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realtors: Why the Delight in Fewer REALTORS®? - 02/23/09 09:55 PM
As the market has become more challenging I am seeing more and more posts dealing with the diminishing number of REALTORS®. I find it interesting that some of these seem to be grateful, in fact downright delighted, that some REALTORS® have had to leave the field. Comments often reflect similar sentiments.
Why?
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realtors: REBar Camps Are Way Too Popular - 02/11/09 12:47 PM
This is certainly a case of good news...bad news. The good news is that the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) is hosting a REBarCamp in March.
The bad news is, it is filled up.
Given the huge response we had shows how popular this event is. If at any … (7 comments)
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realtors: Localism at Work...Active Rain is Not Just About Real Estate - 01/19/09 08:18 PM
About an hour ago I called Tina Merritt, a fellow member of Active Rain. I needed help. Tina came to mind because I know she knows her area. Reading her posts taught me that.
I contacted Tina because I had a call from my brother-in-law in Connecticut. Bill is trying to … (14 comments)
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realtors: My Christmas MeMe - 12/15/08 07:44 PM
I received my CHRISTMAS MEME "invitation" from Charles Buell a [big] number of days ago.
The terms of the "contract" are:
.... to "ask" for something you really want for Christmas....And, no, it's not one of those, "I want world peace" kind of things. We all want that. This one is for that one … (2 comments)
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realtors: Active Rainers...Please Think About YOUR Gross & Net $$$$$s - 12/07/08 09:45 PM
Some time ago I realized that it made sense for me to think in terms of gross income and net when I was contemplating an expenditure.
Now most of us really don't want to think about either when we want something but times have changed for many of us and for some … (57 comments)
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realtors: You Too Believe in Sharing the Wealth - 10/31/08 09:41 PM
I truly believe in redistribution of wealth. Truth be told, it is quite apparent to me that many of you believe in it also. After all, you willingly take part in it.
I am a big proponent of sharing what I have especially when it comes to my opinion.
Should you … (16 comments)
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realtors: My Secret Weapon - 10/29/08 12:28 AM
Hopefully everyone has something that gives them a pick me up when a transaction doesn't work out for your buyers or your sellers.
It would be interesing to know what it is that puts everything in the proper perspective for you. I have my secret weapon. It is my children and … (24 comments)
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realtors: Patience Prevails - 10/13/08 10:24 PM
One of the most needed qualities to have when working in this real estate market is patience. Fortunately, some of us live in areas where patience is part of our everyday real estate experience.
Resort and second home communities are great places to learn patience if it does not come to … (5 comments)
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realtors: Does Your Post Do the Side Step? - 08/23/08 10:59 PM
Hoping that it is not my computer, I would like to know if you ever have any problems reading some of the posts. Every once in a while I go to read a post and the text has done the side step.
Definition of sidestep according to YourDictionary.com:
sidestep Definition
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realtors: Grow Your Business...Just CALL Up Those Prospects - 08/01/08 09:07 PM
Did the National Do Not Call Registry go away? Was it dissolved? Or is it still in effect and the only ones exempt are REALTORS®?
I remember when we all seemed to know that it was illegal to call people that had registered their phone numbers.
Please let me know what I've been missing. … (9 comments)
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realtors: Buyer Agents...Is the Sky the Limit? - 07/23/08 09:21 PM
Buyer Agents...Now that it is a Buyer's Market, how different are the contracts you are writing?
I'm talking not only about the initial offer and subsequent counters as I am sure most of them are much lower than they would have been a couple of years ago. I am curious if … (8 comments)
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realtors: It's Never Too Late and You Are Never Too Old - 07/12/08 04:01 PM
Why is it that even for many REALTORS® who have been been in the business for a long time, the chance to learn new ways of doing things, exchanging ideas and opinions, and being open to new technology, is always exciting?
True there may be a few that resist.
Most, however, are … (11 comments)
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realtors: Spring Has Sprung at Lake Anna - 03/19/08 09:08 PM
Spring is certainly making itself felt here at Lake Anna. Of course that means taking some photos and here are a couple. There is such a wonderful feeling of newness and a time of hope.
The trees are definitely beginning to bud as are many of the shrubs and the daffodils are telling … (26 comments)
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realtors: SHIFTING SANDS...The Real Estate Market - 03/09/08 10:33 PM
Have we seen a shift in the real estate market? Yes, the real estate market has changed. Yes, REALTORS are working harder and earning less. Yes, properties are sitting on the market longer. Yes, many sellers are becoming frustrated. Yes, some buyers think the market is even worse than it is and … (14 comments)
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realtors: Seller, Your First Agent was Great! - 02/28/08 06:45 PM
What do you tell your seller about their first agent? Are there times that you know the initial listing agent quite well and know that they are very good agents? When that happens what do you say?
There have been a few times when I have been asked to list a house … (28 comments)
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realtors: ONLY $18.95 an Acre - Have I Got a Deal for You - 02/23/08 05:02 PM
Looking to invest in some property? Don't have much money? Well, I can sure help you.
For the mere sum of $18.95 you can have your very own place to call home. You may not be able to get there but you certainly can look at it...at least at night. The view … (6 comments)
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realtors: Competitor is not a Four Letter Word - 02/18/08 09:28 PM
Why are we sometimes leery to use the word competitor?
REALTORS® are competitors. If we weren't we would not survive in this profession.
Team members are competitors. They join together, work together for the common good but they are competitors. If they are first string you better believe they want to stay … (3 comments)
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