$10 for single hand $15 for couple ($5 each for 15 & under) (Includes a meal at the final stop)
Approximate 100 mile ride
First prize is 25% total event registration fees
Door prizes, raffles, 50/50
Autos Welcome
Donations Proudly Provided By:
CA's Trikes & Trailers
Realty Executives
Action Design
Auto Zone
Lil Bit's Creative Crafts
Howard's Truck Repair
Stacy & Jeff Harrill
Chopper Shop (Richland)
Senor Peppers Grille & Cantina
Sherry's Hope For Others
Kum & Go (N. Jefferson)
Lebanon Cycle Center
Ozark Harley Davidson/Buell
Martin's 1-Stop
The Real Estate Co.
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
The Leather Boutique
Hey Jude
A Helper Premier GMAC Real Estate
Jeffries Abstract
LSK (Lebanon Suzuki-Kawasaki)
Shelly's Sign Shop
Melton's 64 & 73 C-Store
Journey's End Roadhouse
Gail Gilbert, REALTOR
Brown Realty
Don't miss this opportunity to show your support and help find a cure for cancer while having a little fun! For more information, please contact Sherry's Hope For Others.
Open for admiration! 2 Homes on Brook St. in Lebanon, MO. Saturday August 29, 2009 from 1-3pm. This is your chance to see two beautiful homes.
324 Brook St.
Hosted By: Lissa Uder
All electric 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home located on a corner lot. With over 3400sq ft. there's lots of room for everyone. A few of it's features include a finished basement, two fireplaces, formal dining, and several living areas. You won't want to miss this one!
Priced to sell this weekend at $169,900
401 Brook St.
Hosted By: Teresa Hough
Better than new, this 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home has been completely remodeled with too many updates to mention. Just a few are a finished basement, all electric, 3 living areas, and a fireplace.
Everything about this home is impressive with an unbeatable price! $159,500
From Lebanon, take North Hwy 5 and a left on Brook St. call Lissa at 417-718-5091 or email lissasells4u@earthlink.net for more information.
This custom built 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath (approx 3600mostly finished sq ft) home with 2600sq ft of living space is truly a unique find.
Upon walking through the formal entry, you have a choice of entering the west wing, or the spacious living area. The window wrapped living and family rooms are the perfect places for family fun, relaxation, or entertaining. The family room opens onto the sun-porch, which is even more relaxing with a view of tranquil beauty.
You'll actually enjoy cooking in your country kitchen which boasts gorgeous custom ash cabinets, island workstation, pantry, and dining counter. The floors are made of tile and the appliances are included.
The library is a place you can go to escape inside your favorite book, surf the net, or get caught up on your work.
The master bedroom is another place to find serenity with it's exit onto the sun parlor. The country is right outside your door as you step out onto your own private deck and breathe in the picturesque view. This room also offers a large area with his/hers cedar lined, mirrored wardrobes and plenty of room for storage. The master bath features a his/hers vanity and whirlpool tub with double shower heads.
If you had chosen the door to the left when entering the formal entry, you'd find an entire wing of amazing possibilities. Here, you'll find the huge utility/maintenance area which includes a shower and restroom facilities, as well as an oversized 2 car garage. In between there are three rooms, one with a double stainless steel sink and all with floor drains. This is also where you'll find the huge indoor workshop.
When you step outdoors, you'll realize you're truly in paradise. This 57.7 acres has been magnificently landscaped by mother nature with a little help from the owner. Close to conservation areas, it is home to wildlife of all kinds and the owner has began clearing an area to increase the qail population. There is a year round creek and two stocked ponds as well.
This home with its own fun-loving personality can be yours for only $250,000 with 57.7 acres or $199,000 with 5 acres. Click on main photo or visit www.lissasells4u.com for more pictures and details or to schedule a private tour.
Join me Saturday July 11 from 8:00am to 4:00pm for your opportunity to pick up some exceptional purchases.
You can purchase this 2005 Fleetwood DWMH on a 0.88ac lot for only $70,000. While you're there, shop the owner's yard sale for other values.
Visit the Virtual Tour for a preview of the property.
Directions: From the St. John's Hospital in Lebanon, take Hwy MM approximately 4.5 miles to the property on the left. You'll see the signs. 25387 Hwy MM, Lebanon, MO.
This 3500sq ft. all electric home is just waiting for your large or extended family. Like two homes in one, the upper and lower levels both have bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, storage, bonus rooms, and garages.
The lower level even has a storm room. Both kitchens feature stainless steel appliances.
You won't believe this one! Call today to schedule your private tour.
Join me for a tour of this 3 bedroom 2 bath country home just a few miles outside of Lebanon. This 1544sq ft. home sits on 0.72 ac and includes a 23 X 24 2 bay workshop with insulated cielilngs.
There is an extra large crawl space with lighting/electricity and gravel floor for safety and protection in our Missouri weather. The house has been pre-wired for a generator as well.
If you have a puppy that loves to run outdoors, you'll feel secure knowing it's confined within the limits of an underground pet fence without the restraints of a lead.
Virtual Tour: Click on the picture.
You don't want to miss this one! It's priced at only $115,000 and ready for new owners to make themselves at home.
Address: 16934 Cannon St. Lebanon, MO
Directions: From Lebanon, take Hwy 64 and make a right on Hwy AA. Then a left on Cannon to this home on the left. Watch for signs.
Please join me Saturday June 13, 2009 from 2-4pm for a tour of this beautiful new home located at 374 Rosenthal in Lebanon MO.
This immaculate new home sits in a quiet neighborhood with lightly traveled streets. This is the perfect location and house for raising a family. You'll have plenty of space for life and entertainment with 2400sq ft., large rooms and a 0.46ac yard.
The 14 X 22 kitchen boasts hardwood floors, gorgeous cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Exit through the double doors onto your upper level deck.
The large 15 X 28 Master Bedroom is located on the upper level and has enough space for your king sized bed, furniture, and a sitting area. It also has a walk in closet and master bath.
On the upper level, you'll also find the 14 X 20 living area, 8 X 6 utility room, and another bedroom and bath.
The lower level features the garage, 1 bath, 2 bedrooms, and storage.
You absolutely must see this one!
Directions: From Lebanon, take North 5 and make a right on Hwy YY. Then a Left on Rosenthal to the last home on the left.
For some reason in this area of Missouri, typical Broker Open Houses don't seem to be very effective at all. You may have a few show up one time, and none the next. There is always lunch provided, but it seems alot of money is wasted providing a delicious meal just to through it out. Even give-aways don't attract as many as one would hope.
One thing we have found that works more often than not is an Open House Poker Run. Not only do the participants get their tummy's full, they have a little fun. So, here's what you do.
Find 5 participants that want to open up a listing. You'll have better participation from REALTORs if each is from a different office.
Each of the five need to grab a pack of cards. Each deck needs to be different in appearance.
Each of the five should donate a little cash to buy a prize. ($10 each will buy a nice gift card or gas card).
Make sure every agent in your market gets an invitation to attend, whether by flyer, email, etc.
We usually stagger the times that the homes are open a little bit. First one from 11-12, second from 11:30-12:30, etc.
At each listing, have a food item. Such as, at the first one scheduled, provide the drinks (something that can be taken with the agent when they leave). Second, appetizers. Third, main course. Fourth, dessert.
Have feedback forms at each listing. After each agent tours the home, ask them to fill out the feedback form and give them each one random card from your deck. And at the last home, after they get their last card they turn in their "hand". (Or you can have a meeting place after the tours to turn them in.)
The agent with the winning hand of course, gets the prize.
Every body loves a good hand of poker! You get food, fun, and feedback!
In today's ever changing market, I find it even more important to be the best I can possibly be. I tend to do all that I can to get my listings out there for the world to see. If I can attract that one buyer that just happens to be the person that thinks my listing is the perfect property for them, I feel I'm doing my job. Well, at least part of it.
When I list a property, you'll find it everywhere on the net. Mostly syndicated, but I have several sites I place them on myself. Problem is, our MLS doesn't allow the feed of the comments section. With most of the syndicated sites, Realtor.com included, all the potential person sees is a few pics and very basic information. Unless you pay a phenomenal fee to add your own information.
I have had several buyer clients that have asked for more information on properties they have seen on realtor.com. This makes me wonder if I'm missing out because I have opted to not cough up the dough to add more information to my own listings and have them branded.
I know there are several REALTORs(R) here in the rain that use this site as a tool in your marketing plan. Is it worth it? Have you noticed an increase in the sales of your listings (whether by you or another agent) because of this site? Strangely enough, I'm not that concerned about getting leads from the sites I use. Just selling my listings. I'm on a pretty tight budget this year, but want to get these properties sold.
Or maybe it should be titled "Lissa's Pet Peeves" or "Just Another Rant".
Word of mouth is our biggest and best method of advertisement in this business. If these are your typical behaviors, don't complain when you lose your clients to another agent. I'll be waiting for them.
1. Over-inflating the value of a home in order to get the listing. This practice will make you famous for being a liar and the agent that didn't sell the home. Is that really working for the seller? You know you can't sell it if you overprice it. So essentially when you do this YOU'RE ONLY WORKING FOR YOURSELF! BAD AGENT!
2. Contacting another agent's seller to say the agent is doing a crappy job in order to steal a listing.This opens up a whole new can of worms! Do you have any idea what the relationship is between the client and their agent? Bet you didn't know they'd been BFF, huh?
3. Sign a listing argeement and never step foot inside the residence. Come on, how can you sell a house if you don't even know what it looks like inside? How can you advertise it if you don't see for yourself what it's positive aspects are? How can you accurately describe it to an inquisitive caller?
4. "Bad Mouthing" other agents. Talk about making yourself look inadequate. Makes a person wonder what you're saying about them! If a the other person you're talking to starts to complain about an agent, it's really not difficult to say "we all do things a little differently".
5. Showing up late for appointments with your clients. You may think this gives the appearance that you're really busy or important, but your clients probably see it as you being irresponsible and not very dependable. Buying or selling a home can cause enough anxiety without having to wait around for you.
6. Making appointments to show properties and not showing up or canceling.The seller of this home is definitely going to remember you. But not in a very positive manner. Give them something to remember. If your potential buyer cancels, keep your appointments anyway. You already had the time blocked out and the seller will definitely be happy when you say "I'm sorry, my buyers had to cancel but I thought I'd take the opportunity to see what your home had to offer for future buyers". If you can't make it or have already seen the home, at least have the decency to cancel the appointment. It only takes a few seconds.
7. Placing a "For Sale" sign in the yard and expect the property to sell itself.Let's pretend for a moment that the McRib is back at McDonald's and that is the only item on their menu you will eat. How would you know they were offering it again if they didn't advertise it?
8. Showing properties while wreaking of alcohol.This should be a no brainer. Hello!!!
9. Failing to disclose pertinent information about a property. If half of the drywall and the floor covering in the entire house has recently been replaced because the house flooded, WE WANT TO KNOW! Simply telling us that it has new carpet and tile is not enough! Same goes for deterring your buyer from an area with a flaw in hopes they won't notice.
10. Leaving all the lights on and doors unlocked after showing a property. OK, so when I was a child one of the phrases I heard most was "you weren't born in a barn" because I would leave the bedroom light on or walk out leaving the front door wide open when it was 100 degrees outside and the air conditioner was running. But as every parent hopes, I grew up. Learned to be responsible and considerate towards others. Again, this only takes a few seconds.
11. Ignoring emails and phone calls.Are you really working for your seller when you don't answer inquiries or get back with the agent that is trying to make an appointment to show their home? Don't avoid their calls because you don't have any good news to tell them. They may just want to discuss a price reposition with you. Do you want it to be said that you are inaccessible?
12. Telling me you don't want my offer because you have an interested party. It isn't about what YOU want. It's about what YOUR SELLER needs!
13. Show up at the office in a low cut blouse, mini-skirt, fish net hose, and platform stilettos. What exactly is it you're selling?
14. Telling an inquiring buyer that you'll call them back with the information about a specific property and not doing so for over a week. My buyer now. We had an offer accepted a few days ago. Sorry you missed out!
When it comes down to it, who are you working for? The consumer or yourself. Either way, proper etiquette is essential. If you don't give the consumer what they need, you get tons of bad publicity. You lose business.
Please feel free to add some of your own. This list is just the beginning of the thoughts in my head.
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Please join me Saturday June 13, 2009 from 2-4pm for a tour of this beautiful new home located at 374 Rosenthal in Lebanon MO.
On the upper level, you'll also find the 14 X 20 living area, 8 X 6 utility room, and another bedroom and bath. 
For some reason in this area of Missouri, typical Broker Open Houses don't seem to be very effective at all. You may have a few show up one time, and none the next. There is always lunch provided, but it seems alot of money is wasted providing a delicious meal just to through it out. Even give-aways don't attract as many as one would hope.
Have feedback forms at each listing. After each agent tours the home, ask them to fill out the feedback form and give them each one random card from your deck. And at the last home, after they get their last card they turn in their "hand". (Or you can have a meeting place after the tours to turn them in.)
In today's ever changing market, I find it even more important to be the best I can possibly be. I tend to do all that I can to get my listings out there for the world to see. If I can attract that one buyer that just happens to be the person that thinks my listing is the perfect property for them, I feel I'm doing my job. Well, at least part of it.
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