We can turn the market around with Positive Media on the real estate market - 05/31/08 03:47 PM
Positive Media, we all need to contact all of our local media folks if we have any upswing in showing activity, sales or pending sales this past week or month or months.
Active rain is also its own form of media. Are you sick and tired of hearing all the negative press about … (9 comments)
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Are the agents with the most Active Rain Comments, Selling the Most Real Estate? - 05/31/08 03:26 PM
It has been very interesting for me as a real estate Appraiser to read the Blogs of those real estate agents who wind up with the most comments and therefore more exposure on this site from the active rain community.
It really surprised me to find out the Blogs that received the most comments for the most part, did not cover any real … (6 comments)
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Chapter 4 How to increase the value of your home...Manufactured Homes - 05/31/08 02:45 PM
Many homeowners have manufactured homes as their primary residence. They are popular in many areas of the country and represent a growing market. This market began in the 1950's starting with single wide residences from 350 to 550 square feet. Today most of the new manufactured homes are double and triple … (3 comments)
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Chapter 3-How to increase the appraised value of your home. - 05/21/08 10:02 AM
CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 1 & 2, REFER BACK TO THOSE BLOGS, PLEASE!
Other items under quality of construction is lighting and floor coverings. Do you have hardwood floors, tile, marble or vinyl. Is the carpet plush, berber, sculptured or shag. Do you have upgraded fixtures. As far as the bathrooms are … (5 comments)
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Boating Safety for all you going out on your lakes this weekend - 05/20/08 03:32 PM
Check out this interview with the DNR on our Corps of Engineers Lake, it is all about BOATING safety, PWC's etc. While some information is in relation to Lake Lanier here in GA, it includes loads of good BASIC information for any boater or jet skiier on any water body.
Check … (1 comments)
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Lakefront Radio Interviews Aqualand Marina-GM - 05/20/08 03:28 PM
Lakefront Radio interviewed Aqualand Marina, largest inland Marina in the World.
If you like shows about lakefront living, real estate or business, you may want to listen to this new radio show online.
www.lakefrontradio.com
Be safe on the lake everyone this weekend!
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If my home is appraised does the Tax Assessor get a copy? - 05/20/08 03:24 PM
We are asked this question frequently, so I thought I would post a Blog about it. This one will be short. The answer at least here in Georgia is NO and I suspect all states are the same way??
Sometimes people hesitate to get their home appraised as they think we send a … (4 comments)
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Chapter 2-How to increase the appraised value of your home. - 05/11/08 12:43 PM
To facilitate the appraisal process, it's beneficial to have these documents ready for the appraiser:
A survey of the house and land
Information on the latest purchase of the property in the last 3 years
Most recent real estate tax bill and or legal description of the property
Home inspection reports, … (6 comments)
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How to get FREE expsosure for your business with the MEDIA - 05/10/08 08:43 AM
I have to tell you about a terrific way for you to get the exposure you are looking for and network with some high profile movers and shakers in the media, PR and advertising world.
http://www.helpareporter.com/ Help a reporter out website was developed by Peter Shankman, he is a very high … (12 comments)
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Fractional Ownership in Luxury Lake Homes - 05/10/08 08:24 AM
If you are involved in lakefront real estate, this show may be very interesting to you. This type of real estate ownership allows many to enjoy the ultimate luxury lake home experience for a "fraction of the cost".
This interview discusses all the particulars of fractional ownership, which is NOT a time share concept.
If you deal in fractional … (4 comments)
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How YOU can increase the Appraised Value of your home. - 05/06/08 03:14 PM
Awhile back (before the market decline) I wrote an online Ebook telling homeowners about the appraisal process from an insiders point of view and what they can do to increase the appraised value of their homes. Now with homes declining in value, if there is anything homeowners can do to get the very most out … (7 comments)
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Another Lakefront Pro joins our Exclusive Group; Barry Bridges, Smith Mountain Lake Realtor - 05/05/08 10:23 AM
Welcome Barry Bridges, Smith Mountain Lake Professional Realtor to our exclusive Lakefront Pros Website. Here is a direct link to his banner ad on our site. His company is Weichert Realtors, related to the well know Weichert Relocation Company.
http://www.lakefrontappraiser.com/virginia_smith.php
He is an experienced PRO on Smith Mountain Lake, so if you are … (0 comments)
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How Appraisers Value Square Footage- VERY different from Realtors! - 05/04/08 09:29 AM
I am asked on a regular basis by homeowners and Realtors, why the bedroom and bathrooms were not counted in my appraisal report.
Appraisers count what we call GLA (gross living area or heated space) much differently than Realtors do before they place a home on the market.
If you are listing a … (13 comments)
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Boating Safety, Rules of the Water and Education....DNR Interview - 05/03/08 11:48 AM
Hello all.
We had a fantastic interview with the DNR yesterday, here on Lake Lanier, but much of the information is applicable to ANYONE who owns a boat or PWC (jet ski-personal water craft). This is life saving information about what you need to know when you get ready to put your … (2 comments)
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How the New Fanne Mae & Freddie Mac Appraiser Regulations (HVCC) will affect YOUR business - 05/01/08 02:42 PM
As many of you may or may not know, there has been quite an upheaval in the real estate appraisal profession, that is due to change the face of the appraisal and lending world as of January, 2009 if the new HVCC regulations pass as written. (Home valuation Code of Conduct.) … (6 comments)
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