When I was a "Rookie" agent , my first manager gave me a "Buyers Interview" package to use when I conducted my first appointment with a potential client.It was a fairly standard set of forms using mostly "Fill in the Blank" applications. But the one thing it did do is enable the "Buyer" to focus on what features were important to them.From curb appeal to interior features and/or location everything was covered in this small but powerful package. I thought it would be fun to review the difference over the years.
90's......
Suburbs
Master Bath w/Garden spa bath
Office/Den
9' ceilings
Kitchen w/ island
Family Room off of kitchen
Walk-out basement w/ Berber carpet
Fireplace
Guest bedroom
Garage
The "BOOM" Years.............
1. Country or Estate setting
2. Master Suite w/ garden spa tub , adjoining shower and private water closet
3. Hardwoods thru-out
4. Office w/ multiple media hook up
5. Gourmet Kitchen w/ Butlers pantry
6. Multiple Fireplaces
7. Full finished basement w/ walk-out or area-way
Full bathroom in every bedroom (ie. Jack & Jill , Princess Suites)
In today's fast paced market Buyers face many frustrations to obtaining the house of their dreams. This NEW Automated System can save you time and enable you to purchase the home of your dreams FASTER.
Some of the hurdles "Home Buyers" face are listed below:
Is the home they just drove past a Foreclosure/REO , a Short Sale , an Estate Sale , or a regular resale ?
How many Bedrooms and Bathrooms does it have ?
Is it in our price range ?
Does it have the features that are a "Must Have" on my list ?
They don't have a "Buyers" agent and don't know who to call.
As many "Buyers" know , they can not always reach an agent at the exact moment they are sitting in front of the driveway. By the time they do reach an agent that particular house may be "Under Contract , or offers are being presented that night creating even more frustration for the home buyer.
In an effort to remove as many obstacles as possible I am offering to all "Buyers" the ability to access information without speaking to anyone through a service called VoicePad. By dialing the number listed below . and then entering only the house number and automated system will then tell you all of the houses that are currently "Active" listings that match the house number that you have input.
You can then select which house ( by street) you want to hear about from the menu and all of the information regarding that house is given to you directly from the data that was input in the MRIS system when the property was listed.This includes price changes and any other updates that may be pertinent. If you want to speak to me directly you can leave a message via your cell phone number or e-mail ,as the system will send me your contact information directly via my Blackberry.
Feel free to access this number as many times as you like to learn about the home that you are interested in. When you are ready to start the "Purchase Process" feel free to contact me directly.
One of my Business Affiliates Chris Lunn and fellow ActiveRainer invited me and my husband to attend the Washington Redskins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game this past weekend. This was definitely an opportunity we could not pass on as my husband is a die-hard Redskins fan. Just the thought of spending the day at FEDEX field was creating such a smile on his face even I wondered what he was up to.
As you can see it was perfect football weather and the crowds were all dressed in their favorite colors of Burgandy and Gold.Fedex Field is much larger than our old stadium , as our fan base covers Maryland , Washington DC and Virgina. I do not follow football as closely as I should , but I did know that the "Skins" really needed to beat Tampa Bay or Head Coach Jim Zorn would be looking for a new job by Sunday night. So I just knew that the game would be lovely , if for no other reasons than our fans would become quite vocal if the plays were not called and executed to perfection.
If I remember correctly , this play was NOT one of those. It was a frustrating first half , but the Redskins have always been known as a second half team in the past and I was confident they would "show up" after half-time. My husband has a habit of yelling at the television when he watches a game which I have never truly been able to understand.
I was relieved to find out that , there are many people that must do the same thing as they were all yelling at the players or coach or referee's at any given time of the game. I was very relieved to find out he was "normal" after all , at least when it comes to watching a football game !
Of course no game would be complete without the dance and cheers that are so proudly displayed by the "Redskinettes".Sorry guys I could not re-size this anymore or you could not tell what was in the end zone.
The men in our suite were very polite when the "Ambassadors" for the Redskinettes showed up in the suite. But the sad truth is that the game had started by then and the guys did not stay distracted for very long. We enjoyed a halftime show byt he Junior Redskinettes , which are young girls from the area that practice a dance and cheer routine with the Redskinette cheerleaders and perform it during the home games.
They were all very cute and I am sure their parents were proud of their performance.
The day was a success for the team and the coach as the Redskins won making them 2 and 2 in our division. From what I understand everyone was eager to see a game played later on that night in regards to the positioning of another division's leader , but that is all beyond my knowledge of the game.
But what I do know is that the food ,drinks, and company was excellent and we had a great time. We all were wearing our "Redskins" gear as you can tell from the picture to the left of Chris and I , which added to the spirit of the day. But the best thing of all was that our hometown team won and can look forward to the next scheduled game. I imagine it is like the feeling we get when we hear that our clients contract is ratified after a few rejected ones.
2009 VINTAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL - Join us at the vineyard in October for two great bands, an assortment of artisans, delicious wine tastings and a lot of fun! This festival is the last festival of the 2009 season - outstanding music, great wines and fun times - you will want to mark this one on your calendar
2009 VINTAGE JAZZ October 17-18, 2009 (Rain or Shine) $15.00 (21 and older) $10.00 (18-20 years old) Under 18 free with adult. Photo I.D. Required for Wine Tastings GATES OPEN AT 11:00am.
SUNDAY: 12-3pm.- The Greg Hatza ORGANization 3:30 - 6pm. - The David Back Consort
· Multiple artisans
· Food vendors
· Tour
• WineTastings
Enjoy good music , great wine and tasty edibles from the local region. Take advantage of our Indian Summer and the begining of the fall colors as they start to change the moutain landscape.
The State of Maryland as instituted a few programs to help reach their new found appreciation of Mother Earth. Our fair state is known as "Little America" , we have the Atlantic ocean on our Eastern Shore , many Agricultural areas in the middle and of course , the Applachain Trail toward the West.
With this in mind , the Governor , Martin O'Malley , along with the guidance of many committees has developed a few unique oppurtunities to help Maryland citizens to Go GREEN. The NEW logo says. "MAryland- Smart, Green & Growing"
I found the following program of interest as I my little part of the world is not near the shoreline:
"Plant and be counted !"
Today the State of Maryland is partnering with businesses, communities and citizens like you to help fund and plant new tree cover. Our State agencies are working to plant 1 million new trees by 2011, and we're asking private citizens to join us by planting 50,000 trees by 2010.
Well , I have printed my coupon and will be scouring the local nurseries for a great Tree to plant that will fit into the natural landscape of the yard. After I started thinking about it , this also would make a great "Housewarming Gift" for many of our clients ! To find the right tree : LIST of ACCEPTABLE TREES
Maryland State has a goal of 50,000 trees to be planted by 2010 and I am sure that if the Realtors of this fine state help with this program it would speak volumes toward our dedication to going green in our own backyard first !
Here is the that is updated weekly as of September 16, 2009 only 16,930 trees have been planted. My fellow Marylanders we have a long way to go !
P.S. Don't forget to join your fellow citizens in achieving our 50,000 tree goal by registering every tree you plant.
Frederick---The Women Build Committee of Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County is holding their first BARN DANCE event on October 10th. The fundraiser will be held at the Frederick County Fairgrounds e-ventplex (Building #9) located at 797 East Patrick Street in Frederick. 5:00PM to 11:30PM. Parking will be FREE.
Please consider supporting the effort of making an affordable home a reality for deserving families in Frederick County. Come out and enjoy an evening of music, food, and socializing while supporting your community.
The evening will include performances by The Brandy Stills Band, a Country trio and the ESP dance troupe. BBQ and picnic fare will be available along with soda, beer, and wine. Purchase tickets in advance (Adults $15, Children under 12, $10) by calling 301.698.2449, or pay at the door when you arrive (Adults $20, Children under 12, $12). Tickets are also available for purchase at the Habitat ReStore located at 1109 East Patrick Street, or by calling 301.662.2988.
Large master suite w/walk-in closet,over-sized 2nd BR w/ built-ins in closet,spacious eat-in kitchen w/granite countertops,sun-drenched sunroom w/ceiling fan & Travertine marble flr,library/den,covered patio w/garden, sep laundry rm, Formal living room w/ wood-burning fp, alarm system and many upgrades.Free parking and pets welcome.
This little Poem should become every homebuyers mantra. As the amount of time left on the $8000 tax credit winds down therewill be more and more Buyers flooding the market and competing for what little inventory is available.
So for all of you looking to take advantage of this market please make this your Golden rule to follow as your look at homes this summer.
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When I was a "Rookie" agent , my first manager gave me a "Buyers Interview" package to use when I conducted my first appointment with a potential client.It was a fairly standard set of forms using mostly "Fill in the Blank" applications. But the one thing it did do is enable the "Buyer" to focus on what features were important to them.From curb appeal to interior features and/or location everything was covered in this small but powerful package. I thought it would be fun to review the difference over the years.
The "BOOM" Years.............
Of course no game would be complete without the dance and cheers that are so proudly displayed by the "Redskinettes".Sorry guys I could not re-size this anymore or you could not tell what was in the end zone.
The day was a success for the team and the coach as the Redskins won making them 2 and 2 in our division. From what I understand everyone was eager to see a game played later on that night in regards to the positioning of another division's leader , but that is all beyond my knowledge of the game.
The State of Maryland as instituted a few programs to help reach their new found appreciation of Mother Earth. Our fair state is known as "Little America" , we have the Atlantic ocean on our Eastern Shore , many Agricultural areas in the middle and of course , the Applachain Trail toward the West.
Here is the that is updated weekly as of September 16, 2009 only 16,930 trees have been planted. My fellow Marylanders we have a long way to go !
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