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The Gift of Butterflies in My Garden~~~wow~~~A Halloween Treat From Huntsville, Texas - 10/29/09 02:37 AM
I was blessed with the lovely gift of Butterflies in my garden today. The sun came out and my yard became alive with butterflies in the very colors of our season! I just wanted to share these lovely creatures with you in the spirit of they were received. They brought me a great deal of joy and I hope they will for you too. Huntsville Texas has its charms and this is one of the best! Oh yes, and Happy Halloween!!!!!! … (17 comments)
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Life BEFORE ActiveRain...and NOW...It Just Keeps Getting Better! - 10/21/09 08:38 PM
As I stumbled into my kitchen to turn on my coffee pot this morning I was having a difficult time shaking the spider webs from my mind.
My living room looked like a hay field shortly after harvest since my dog Dallas enjoys chewing the decorative balls on my coffee table. As I looked around at the mess and his smiling face all I could think of was Real Estate.
After the coffee was poured and I began to think a bit more clearly, the assessment of who I am as a Realtor and WHAT ALL REALTORS MUST BE, … (48 comments)
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How to rescue a squirrel... - 10/18/09 02:11 PM
One of my favorite things on Sunday is having the time to surf Active Rain and say hello to my friends. I love reading all the diverse topics and being able to view the world from others' perspectives! I learn, I laugh and I love getting to know so many different people and personalities. Just opening the dashboard is a wealth of information and so much better than the Houston Chronicle even though you don't give out coupons! Ha!
I just read Michael Thornton's Feature "FIREPLACES-HIDDEN DANGER" and it now brings me to the topic of this post....
SQUIRRELS.
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Do You Speak Real Estate "SIGN" Language? - 10/17/09 05:30 PM
Do You Speak Real Estate "SIGN" Language? And, no I don't mean like this...
No, no.
I mean really...
Do you speak Real Estate sign language??
I find this to be one of my weaknesses in this busy crazy business we are in.
I was thinking about it today though and I am personally committing to better myself for my business and my client's sake.
The kind of sign language I'm talking about is of course our Real Estate signs.
I really believe that we can increase our business just by becoming more diligent with our signage. When you place your … (118 comments)
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Don't Tell Me It Can't Be Done - 10/17/09 11:09 AM
Missy Caulk gave us a history lesson we all need to review.
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work, and give to those who would not.Thomas Jefferson
Powerful huh? At what point do we begin to feel as if "Freedom" is in the past?
Thanks Missy. All should read this.
Deb
Via Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor):
Don't tell me it can't be done.....
Time for a little history lesson.
John Kennedy once said to an assembled group of scholars in the White House, "I think this … (3 comments)
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WHY RAISE THE CEILING IN A NEGOTIATION? - 10/16/09 06:10 PM
When assisting "potential clients" or "clients" do you qualify "CEILING PRICE"? If they tell you their top dollar is $400,000 Shouldn't you GO ONE STEP FURTHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE CLIENT?
What is that one step???
Think about it.
LIFE IS A NEGOTIATION ANY DIRECTION WE TURN.
Not just with our clients but in everyday structure.
PERIOD. IT JUST IS.
In this day of the current economy...we MUST KNOW THERE IS ROOM FOR NEGOTIATION!!!
If they qualify for $400,000 then why not try $401,000 to $425,000?
One of our main purposes of being a Realtor is to handle the … (11 comments)
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How "NOT" to sell Real Estate~ - 10/13/09 07:33 PM
It's been a long and hot summer. I am pleased with the production and the happy homeowners I have placed and moved. Although, I do remember one day's showings in particular though and now have to "giggle" just a bit.
With a shrug and a sigh and an "oh, well...I'll try again" attitude.
Lake Livingston is a huge MARKET area. My lake is 88.000 surface acres of water in 4 (four) counties. It's big. Like Texas....it's big. Huge that is. An average showing will log over 100 miles with no problem.
Even though I am a seasoned Realtor and have driven … (74 comments)
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Gary Woltal...You say it's your Birthday????? - 10/11/09 01:29 PM
Gary, You say it's your Birthday? You have spent countless hours making us smile, cry, giggle, and reflect. All of us at Diary of a Realtor and ACTIVE RAIN INCLUSIVE want you to know how much you mean to us. So, come on baby, Let's Boogie down!!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU GARY!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for being YOU. ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS, Deb … (12 comments)
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Corporate Owned Real Estate Taking a Fall~ - 10/11/09 12:51 PM
Corporate housing in foreclosure is a sign of our times! Corporations that were flourishing once found it to be the standard to own a home within the targeted area of their relocation needs. These CORPORATE OWNED HOMES would be utilized for the incoming new hires. Executives that are transferred would have a home to reside in without "stress" as they learn the area and acclimate into their own homes.
Or, possibly it would be for a shorter term stint with the company. The Corporate owned home is usually very large with several bedrooms and is located within an "Elite" community with … (3 comments)
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Quick "Dallas" update! Losing my new friend... - 10/09/09 02:30 PM
Well my friends,
This has been a week of challenges. On top of everything life throws at us I showed you a clip of "Dallas" my newly acquired family member. We are getting along famously. Including Jill although she still gets a little perturbed that her quiet world of "Old dog rest" is being disrupted.
Dallas came home with me on Tuesday afternoon after a semi-traumatic neuter session and was still groggy from his anesthesia. He recognized "home" after having to stay at the animal shelter for three days while all was being prepared at home....or so I thought.
I am … (16 comments)
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Is Qualifying the same today? No Way!!!!!! - 10/06/09 11:48 PM
We have all been taught to pre-qualify our clients before wasting their time and ours looking for a house they can not buy.
Are you still doing that?
Do you realize just how much the qualifications have changed?
Geez. I remember not more than two years ago the lenders were touting that with a 700 credit score there would be "NO DOC'S" involved with this credit score....
Do you realize that the person that could buy whatever they wanted two years ago can not buy a tent today?
It's true. Including many of us Realtors. If you are a "STATED INCOME" BUYER, … (16 comments)
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House Hunters the show. Good for us to watch? BIG MISTAKE.... - 10/06/09 09:43 PM
Hi. I just caught a few minutes of the show "House Hunters".Hummmm....I feel it is a great example of the way we show homes, (to a degree), but I just quickly heard a major faux pas!!!
Like a major mistake....know what I mean?
This is a mistake that is "DRUMMED INTO OUR BEING AND ETHICS"....BUT, SHE SAID IT............YEP,
SHE SAID IT....
Now, if you are a Non-Realtor, this may mean nothing to you but if you are licensed....WATCH OUT!
It is a simple term AND THE TERM IS......
IT'S BRAND NEW!" (choke, choke, hyperventilate, shake and seizure....)
Does anyone here freak out … (18 comments)
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"Characters" of Huntsville Texas. Ben and Ben~ - 10/04/09 05:22 PM
Shortly after a closing this week, (yea!), I was heading back to the house. Now, living in Huntsville Texas is never dull. We have a combination of fabulous shows given by the students of Sam Houston University bringing culture to our area all the way to REAL COWBOYS.
I found my cars tires screeching to a halt when I saw this on the side of the road. Riding horses in Huntsville is truly a normal thing to see but this....this is a bit different than the norm.
MEET "BEN" AND "BEN" Yes, Ben named his horse Ben too. Ben is Ben's … (10 comments)
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Meet "Dallas" ... "My New Significant Other!" - 10/04/09 04:22 PM
Yes, all my "others" are significant to me! One of the facts I have learned is that anything worth having is worth working for...
This little (huge) guy is going to be a handful for a couple of years! High energy is what he should be named. I began calling him "Buff" but he needed a stronger name to match his personality.
So, let me introduce you to the newest member of my family, formerly Buff.
Say Hello to Dallas Brooks!
All advice is welcomed. As a new parent I know I have a lot to learn!
Real Estate? Oh my, … (17 comments)
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Deb "Alayne" Brooks, 940-500-4010 Wichita Falls Real Estate
Wichita Falls,
TX
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