agents: Customer Service is Key when working with agents - 05/23/08 10:51 AM
When dealing with customers all agents know that customer service is the key to success in any client-driven industries. However, many agents do not apply that when it comes to working with other agents. I know that we are in competition with each other for that elusive sale, but do Realtors … (23 comments)
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agents: Now is the time to be in Real Estate!!!! - 05/12/08 04:13 PM
Many people feel that this is the worst market in decades and that many Realtors are dropping like flies. How can I say that this is a good time to be in Real Estate? The answer to that is two-fold.
First, although sales are off, now is an excellent time to … (13 comments)
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agents: Consumers: Qualities of a Good Buyer's Agent - 03/18/08 02:03 PM
There are tons of real estate agents out there. Many people are innundated with the choice as to which agent to choose when buying a home . Here are some hints for the consumer to realize the difference between an average and a great agent:
1. The agent will present to you a … (5 comments)
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agents: Your offer is not accepted until the bank accepts the short sale - 03/07/08 11:50 AM
This is just a word of advice to consumers out there regarding short sales. Many people are encountering the following situation. You make an offer and the agent issues a counter-offer, which generally means that your offer has been accepted and that the escrow process has started. However, don't be quick … (1 comments)
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agents: Foreclosure Fairs Generate Huge Turnouts - 03/06/08 12:08 PM
Many people know the Central Valley in California is the foreclosure capital of the nation, currently. You can go down any block and see REO properties left and right and can tell they are such by the front lawn. In this area, almost 40% of the loans that were made two … (4 comments)
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agents: Catch a Tour Bus; See some Listings!! - 03/05/08 09:49 AM
I just read an article in the Sacramento Bee where investors are taking tour buses to view foreclosure to foreclosure listings. Has anyone else heard about this. I know of Realtors going in caravans to see actual listings that are on the market and giving feedback, but bus loads of investors … (4 comments)
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agents: Buyers: Now is a great time to buy in Modesto or elsewhere!!!! - 03/04/08 11:53 AM
Right now buyers are out there looking for bargains in this market. Many buyers are hesitant and are waiting for the bottom to occur. Speaking from experience most people ending up missing the bottom and either catch it right before or right after it has occurred. In my area of Modesto, … (0 comments)
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agents: How to sell a home in a Buyer's Market in Modesto or Your Area! - 03/04/08 10:11 AM
I have had the great fortune lately of being in the middle of a tremendous bidding war for houses. Buyers have a wonderful opportunity to buy in this market. They are all looking for a deal and many people are looking for an all out steal. With home prices changing fairly … (0 comments)
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agents: Do you know your neighborhoods? - 02/29/08 10:00 AM
Customers are looking for Realtors or real estate agents that are knowledgeable in their field. One of the main things that they are looking for is your knack of knowing the different aspects of each neighborhood. By having the knowledge of different neighborhoods you are able to help them find an … (15 comments)
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agents: Open Houses Can Work - 02/28/08 09:31 AM
I have lately read quite a few posts on Active Rain that have said that it is not worth an agents time to do an open house. What are the benefits of doing an open house, besides to reassure the home owner that you are doing everything possible to sell their … (10 comments)
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agents: Introduction to group - 02/16/08 12:09 PM
Hi! I am Matthew Zgonc. I wanted to introduce myself tothe Agents Who Want Referrals Group. I have been a Realtor for a few years and have been established in different systems. I try yo incorporate the best of these and apply them into my business. I have many contacts that … (2 comments)
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agents: Naymz.com - 01/25/08 03:46 PM
I just wanted to spread the word for a good website for realtors called Naymz.com. It is a great website, whose sole purpose is to establish credibility on the Internet. Many high ranking active rainers are on the site, and I just wanted to share this information with everyone on the … (17 comments)
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agents: Step it up and make a sale - 01/11/08 03:51 PM
With market conditions being the way that they are, many people are trying new and innovative techniquess to sure that they are continuously having new clients and customers, while taking care of the customers that they currently have. For those people that are new to real estate, this is an extremely difficult … (2 comments)
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agents: Low Cost SEO's. Do they exist? Can they make a difference on Google? - 12/19/07 03:25 PM
Many Realtors get caught up in the focus of search engine optimization to make their pages number one. They hire companies for hundreds of dollars per month to make them on page one for certain search terms. Do you want to be on page one. I know of a SEO place … (12 comments)
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agents: What is the best way to market? - 12/09/07 10:05 PM
Many people have different philosophies and styles in how they present themselves. They present this image of designer suits and experience, while exuding confidence. The best way to market is to be yourself and interact with people. People can spot phonies a mile away and if you put on an act, … (17 comments)
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agents: Know if you use Deeds of Trusts or Mortgages - 11/30/07 03:36 PM
I live in a state that is very unique. Half of the state has deeds of trusts, the others have mortgages. There are only a handful of states that use mortgages and the majority use the deed of trust. The major difference lies after a person defaults. With a mortgage, the … (1 comments)
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agents: What makes a good agent? - 11/28/07 03:35 PM
As I have read on Active Rain, I am realizing that real estate agents have a bad reputation. If reputation is all you have, then we need to show people that we are not snobs but people who care about our community. Which brings me to my topic what makes a good … (5 comments)
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agents: What is the best camera out there for Real Estate? - 11/15/07 03:49 PM
When I first started real estate, little did I know that I needed to take photography classes to capture the essence of a room. I soon found that the camera you have makes the difference between a room looking small and a room looking majestic. The camera is perhaps the most … (20 comments)
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agents: Professionalism - 11/13/07 04:34 PM
I understand that real estate is a very competitive business and I want nothing more than to make the sale as the next agent.
However, I am seeing this competition being taken to extremes by some brokerages and agents.
For example a few months ago a colleague of mine was doing an … (11 comments)
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agents: Good help - 10/31/07 12:27 AM
I have read many complaints from Realtors regarding part-time agents and assistants. Yes, in every field there are some people that are lazy and should not be in a given field. But, when you do find a good assistant to help you with your everyday things, it is important to make … (3 comments)
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