New Construction - Possible Foreclosure - 01/30/08 09:08 PM
Today I took out a buyer and we found him a very nice apartment in a new construction building and I wrote up an offer for him. I was also going back and forth to another real estate office to pick up keys for another property and the other broker was … (4 comments)
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Where Have All The Realtors Gone? - 01/29/08 09:13 PM
I have noticed that I have been very busy this past two months, my listings are selling and I have been working with a few buyers (two of who purchased this month.) I did a deal with another agent from another company and we were talking about how our businesses have … (7 comments)
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How Do You Feel About Open Houses? - 01/28/08 08:49 PM
Tonight, I had the pleasure of going on a listing appointment to a very nice development that is located on the ocean in my area. The homeowner was an older woman, getting ready for retirement in July. She has a house in the Hamptons that she will be moving to and … (13 comments)
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ARe all you realtors busy now? - 01/27/08 08:55 PM
I have been very busy since the day after Christmas and was also pretty busy during the month of December. It seems like the slump has lifted somewhat and buyers are coming out again and homeowners are ready to list and sell. The rates dropping have definetly helped this last week … (9 comments)
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New York City - Lower Manhattan Residential Space Bigger Than Ever - 01/26/08 08:27 PM
I had the pleasure of helping my godchild move into the Wall Street area of lower Manhattan. This area, 20 years ago didn't consist of any residential space. It was strictly business. This area today is exploding with office space being turned into residences. Every inch of space in the … (3 comments)
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Designation - Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) - 01/25/08 09:06 PM
I have been thinking for some time about going for the designation of GRI. I was wondering for those of you who have it if you found it to be beneficial. I know, any continuing education is always good for your business - you can never learn too much and knowledge … (5 comments)
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Celebrate- We All Have Cause For Celebration - 01/24/08 09:25 PM
To all my fellow realtors
This week we all have reason to celebrate and that's due to the fact that the mortage rates have hit an amazing low point. Everyone I speak to in the business is busy with buyers (people are coming out of the woodwork), listings are … (2 comments)
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Surge In Buyers - 01/22/08 06:48 AM
My business was very slow last year from around June through December. I guess the bad media hype and the fact that buyers thought prices were going to drop even more was a good part of the reason that I was very stagnant. It seems like business started to pick up … (8 comments)
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Unconditional Love - 01/17/08 10:20 PM
Nothing melts my heart more than when I look into the eyes of my lovable puppy as he sits by my side as my day unwinds. Who else greets me with yelps of joy when I come home, following my from room to room just happy to see me. He might … (5 comments)
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Elegance, Comfort. Style & Grace - 01/16/08 09:44 PM
Elegance, comfort, style and grace. These are some of the words I use when I arrive at home and I want to make a good impression and get the listing. Every home has something that fits these descriptive words. It might be the elegance of an old wing chair passed down … (4 comments)
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REASONS FOR A POSITVE OUTLOOK RIGHT NOW - 01/14/08 09:52 PM
Let's face it. 2007 was a trying year for realtors and mortgage broker and homesellers too. But the past is the past . We all have to look at the circumstances now to be positive. First, the rates are really low and they are predicting that they will be going even … (6 comments)
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HURRAY FOR THE NEW YORK GIANTS - 01/13/08 07:58 PM
There are a lot of happy fans here in New York tonight. This would have been three strikes your out (oh wrong sport)! A nice victory for all the Giant fans and to all who are celebrating or counting there money "Congratulations" … (2 comments)
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Turning A FISBO Into A Deal - 01/12/08 08:37 PM
I listed a home about a month ago to someone who I thought was a serious seller. He was an attorney who had approached me about listing his home and we proceeded to list it and I worked diligently throughout the holidays to get him a good buyer. Another agent from … (3 comments)
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Staten Island Mixer - 01/10/08 06:37 AM
Last night was the montly mixer in Staten Island at the Marina Cafe restaurant. I had the pleasure of seeing alot of the real estate brokers, attorneys and mortgage people that make up the real estate community here. The mixer gives us a great opportunity to network and just catch up … (2 comments)
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A SMILE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS - 01/09/08 09:01 PM
A smile is worth a thousand words- that is a statement that holds so much truth. When I think about people smiling the vision that enters my mind is of my mom who was battling cancer sitting in my living room, probably about 50 pounds lighter than normal with a scarf … (7 comments)
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Who Let The Dogs Out - 01/09/08 12:10 PM
Nowadays taking a listing involves so much more than just being an agent and doing your job. Homeowners expect over and above the usual amount of service and I guess they feel they can be so demanding because there is always another agent to take your place. I know in speaking … (3 comments)
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Think Outside the Box - 01/07/08 06:50 PM
To all my fellow realtors,
Can anyone help me with a few tips regarding their findings with the most successful means of advertising right now. I know the internet is the place to be but I also like to find other innovative ways of reaching out to clients. As my … (4 comments)
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EXTERIORS AND LANDSCAPING - 01/03/08 02:13 PM
Here is some information on getting your house ready to sell regarding exteriors and landscaping.ENHANCE CURB APPEAL First impressions are lasting impressions. A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house based on its curb appeal--the view they see when they drive by or arrive for … (2 comments)
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10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS - 01/02/08 12:31 PM
Hi Everyone, Here's a passage I came across which I leave on my desk and try to read everyday.
10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS
1. how you think is everything
always be positive. think success, not failure.beware of a negative environment.
2 decide upon your true dreams and goals
write down your specific goals … (2 comments)
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