colorado springs: Matt Inspired this Independent Brokerage Blog! - 01/06/08 03:09 PM
Hi There! K...we are always hearing about KW, REMAX, EXIT, blah, blah, blah! Now, I have lots of friends who are "franchised at the hip", but we don't hear enough about the importance of Independent Brokerages here in the Rain. Here's Matt's blog: http://activerain.com/blogsview/328834/Top-brokerage-franchise-by According to the calculations displayed on Matt's deal, we … (4 comments)
colorado springs: New Way To Get Houses Sold! GHETTO FABULOUS! - 01/03/08 04:03 PM
They've all done it! Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley...and now, LANIA DEMERS presents: The Ghetto Fabulous Line, (exclusively available through my Colorado Springs Office)! That's right, the old Aspen White and Lyndhurst Castle classic colors aren't selling homes like they used to, so I've come up with this new strategy... I'm developing … (7 comments)
colorado springs: If We Could Just Get Someone To LOOK At These Listings!!! - 12/10/07 01:26 PM
Even in a tough market, the cream of the crop listings should sell if they are priced right, correct? Not so! I am proud to say that some of my listings are the sharpest of the sharp, located in the most sought after neighborhoods and priced FAR below the not even … (4 comments)
colorado springs: 3515 Verde Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 - 12/06/07 02:39 PM
When you need five bedrooms, it just about impossible to find something in the Colorado Springs area that is totally remodeled with gorgous mountain views and is convenient to everything for only 149,900! But...WE HAVE IT FOR YOU! Unbelievable that the Owners would offer this home at this price, but things … (2 comments)
colorado springs: 2407 Providence Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 - 12/06/07 01:32 PM
Here's another gorgeous home for that particular and discerning buyer! Almost 2,600 sf of living space with TWO walk outs on a private treed lot overlooking the bluffs! What more could you ask for at 224,900! Did I mention that the ENTIRE home has been painstakingly remodeled?! Fresh Curb Appeal! Details are important … (1 comments)
colorado springs: The Art of Victorious Dispute!!! - 12/04/07 06:08 PM
So, this month I got really sick of the same old mess happening. It seems we enter into so many service oriented agreements with phone companies, internet service providers, advertisers, etc... and for me, it is many times the same old story. Promises, promises, but then when we have signed our … (3 comments)
colorado springs: Ah, But One Day The Tables Will Turn! - 12/04/07 02:44 PM
We love the buyer's market for our buyers, right? But there is, as with everything, and ugly side to our well advertised and media-ized market. By now, most of us seasoned Brokers and Agents know that you never let em' smell blood, right? Poker face...play it straight, we all know its … (1 comments)
colorado springs: 4770 Villa Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 - 11/28/07 02:56 PM
OK Guys! Here it is! Almost 2800 sf ranch on a lovely lot in the desireable Vista Grande, N/E Section of Colorado Springs, CO! Among other super upgrades, you'll find TWO lovely fireplaces, a terrific finished basement, great ceramic tile throughout the kitchen and upstairs hallway, 3 updated bathrooms, new paint and tile tub … (2 comments)
colorado springs: Go With Your Gut! - 11/27/07 04:27 PM
Let's face it...all listings are not good listings and all buyers are not good buyers. I think many people get side tracked into forgetting that our Listing Agreements and Buyer Agencies are two sided contracts between us and a Buyer or Seller. Never work with someone that makes you make this face!!! Sometimes … (0 comments)
colorado springs: You'd THINK People Would Answer Offers Promptly In This Market!!! - 11/27/07 12:47 PM
Ok...Rant, Rant, Rant...THREE of my agents and MYSELF have offers out there. Four of us! We EACH have at least one offer out there. Dianne actually has about three. We deal with a lot of bank repos here in the Colorado Springs market, so we are having to deal with lots … (5 comments)
colorado springs: Make A Copy Of The MLS Part Of The Contract! - 11/26/07 03:43 PM
Recently, I had an ugly scenario happen with one of my junior agents. She was dealing with an unscrupulous Broker who decided to change compensation offered to the Selling Broker AFTER the parties had negotiated back and forth and reached a verbal agreement. That other agent has egg on her face, now! My … (9 comments)
colorado springs: Don't Forget To Call On Sparky... - 11/26/07 03:36 PM
This post was inspired by another one that I just answered. I was just thinking about how funny it is when you call another office for showing instructions and they say things like. "Knock, wipe your feet, leave a card and don't forget to call on Sparky the Dog as you … (0 comments)
colorado springs: Busy Is Not Necessarily Productive...But It Will Be! - 11/26/07 03:23 PM
I have been hearing quite a bit from colleagues lately that they are "really busy" and so am I. However, I'd be lying if I didn't say that the busy-ness is not necessarily my normal quota of productivity. I find that I am writing more offers and getting less contracts. That … (1 comments)
colorado springs: NEW REALITY T.V. SHOW..."LOW BALLER!" - 11/23/07 03:07 PM
Haven't Seen This Lady At Any Open Houses Lately!!! They call it "reality tv" when you see these big investors going around and buying property at 50% and selling it at the open house, for full price or more, just a few short weeks after purchase. That's NOT reality. But this is... I … (12 comments)
colorado springs: The "Back Charge" Philosophy - 11/14/07 04:22 PM
I guess this is my day to vent. Except for one, most of my posts today seem to be about annoying things, so while I'm on the subject, I figured I'd throw this one in for free! Time to pay the Dr.!!! We all know that if we miss our doctor … (9 comments)
colorado springs: Lender Peeves...What Are YOURS? - 11/08/07 01:07 PM
Yesterday I wrote a blog post about my favorite lender. I didn't mention his name because I work with several different referral lenders who offer products and services that may suit the needs of a particular client better than another. In addition to that, let's just say it's wisdom not to … (3 comments)
colorado springs: What Makes YOUR Favorite Lender Your Favorite Lender? - 11/07/07 02:54 PM
After almost 13 years in the Colorado Springs real estate market, I can safely say that a lender can be the life blood of a successful real estate transaction. Good lender, good transaction. Bad lender...you know. Anyway, I've been thinking, as I urged my favorite local lender to join Active Rain...what … (3 comments)
colorado springs: So What Programs ARE Availabe For Your Clients? - 11/05/07 12:10 PM
Last year it was a breeze to get financing for ALL of your qualified clients...AND it was easy to tell who was qualified with a few quick questions. This year...the line is WAY fuzzy and it seems we don't know what there is to offer our clients. For example: Last year, if … (1 comments)
colorado springs: Avoid Altitude Sickness...Tips for Coming to Colorado - 10/31/07 04:44 PM
I was just thinking of how we talk to our relocation clients about how to prepare for coming to the altitude in Colorado Springs from sea level...many people don't realize that the air is thinner here and your body, (even if you are in great shape), may take some time to … (4 comments)
colorado springs: Tasteful Holiday Decoration...A Must In This Market - 10/31/07 04:22 PM
Ok, so last night I'm watching the evening news and the Anchor is on location in the west side of Colorado Springs. People are Halloween decorating more and more these days and there are so many choices of props and do-dads that they decided to feature some "excessively decorated" homes on … (1 comments)
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