buy: Tips to survive in a down market - 08/02/08 09:59 PM
I have only been in real estate to know what a down market is. The broker I started with lost my real estate application to send to the DRE for three months, so I ended up missing the end of the Great Central Valley Seller's Market. I can't wait for the market … (16 comments)
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buy: Beware of Hidden Fees - 07/14/08 05:59 PM
I know its been a while since I last blogged. I have been swamped with bank owned properties (REOs) and bringing sales to fruition. Over the last few weeks I have found that there are certain fees that buyers may not be aware of when purchasing REO properties compared to short … (3 comments)
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buy: 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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buy: Finding your niche - 05/22/08 10:25 AM
Many Realtors are having a hard time. In my area it is not uncommon for a Realtor not to have sold a house for the entire year. Many Realtors have not adapted to the change in environment and have abandoned the industry altogether. However it does not have to be that … (17 comments)
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buy: Get the highest price on a property in a Buyer's Market - 05/16/08 09:55 AM
In the current buyer's market that many Realtors across the country are facing, homes prices are falling very fast. A home that sold for $350,000 two years ago is now selling for about half that in Modesto at roughly $200,000. So what techniques can you use to make your property stand … (6 comments)
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buy: 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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buy: 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 … (2 comments)
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buy: Escalon - 03/18/08 10:57 AM
Escalon is located in the crossroads between Modesto, Oakdale, Riverbank, Stockton, and Manteca. From this town you have a gateway to any of these cities. It is located along HWY 120 with McHenry Rd in Modesto turning into Mariposa Rd, which ends up in Stockton. It is home of the Escalon … (0 comments)
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buy: Oakdale - 03/18/08 10:32 AM
Oakdale is known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World" and is a wonderful town to live in. It is located NortEast of Modesto and is located in Stanislaus County. I live in this town and have found it to be very, very quiet. It is a suburbia with a small-town … (0 comments)
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buy: Riverbank - 03/14/08 02:08 PM
A little known area in the Central Valley is Riverbank. Riverbank is divided into various sections, due to the Railroad Overpass going though the town. It has a small-town feel, yet has all the amenities of a larger town. One of the best theaters in the Central Valley, Galaxy 12 Theaters … (0 comments)
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buy: The difference between Bank Owned and Short Sale Listings - 03/13/08 03:18 PM
Living in the Central Valley of California, and working primarily in Modesto, the majority of the homes that are for sale are either foreclosures or short sales. Every one in real estate understands what a short sale is, but many consumers are confusing bank owned homes with short sales.
A bank … (1 comments)
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buy: Are you being innovative? - 03/13/08 11:57 AM
With a possible recession looming over the horizon and dismal sales in many parts of the country, some Realtors are thriving. How can this be? What are they doing that is different than other Realtors who are leaving the business?
The answer is simple, they are being innovative!
They are doing various … (6 comments)
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buy: Consumers: Are you considering a short sale? - 03/12/08 04:16 PM
Many people are in the situation where their home is actually worth quite a bit less than what they purchased it for. When they bought the home, they were told that refinancing it would be no problem and that they did not have to worry about the bubble bursting in that … (4 comments)
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buy: Finding out what a person wants in a home. - 03/11/08 11:28 AM
I have found through experience that the most essential thing a Realtor can do is find out the specifics a person is looking for in a home. It is essential that you listen when a person tells you that they need a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home at the very least. … (12 comments)
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buy: Understanding the foreclosure process for consumers - 03/10/08 11:15 AM
In this time of crisis, where many people are losing their homes there are many terms that people need to understand. They also need to understand all their options, before just turning their home over to the bank.
Preforeclosure: This occurs when you get the first letter from the bank stating that … (1 comments)
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buy: 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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buy: Introducing Constance Robinson - 03/07/08 09:10 AM
I just wanted to introduce Constance Robinson from ERA Village One Real Estate to the Newbie group. She has been in the industry for many years and is a multi-million dollar agent (Realtor). She is also the lead agent and office manager for my office and actually was the one that … (17 comments)
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buy: 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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buy: You got the House!!! Oh Sorry You Didn't!!! - 03/06/08 11:55 AM
I have encountered a situation recently that really has me concerned and would appreciate your input on this. I made a bid on a short sale property in Manteca and a week later received a counteroffer from the agent stating that the hot tub wasn't staying and that the property was a short … (17 comments)
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buy: Steps for Obtaining a Home - 03/05/08 10:22 AM
There are many people out there that see houses for sale and want to buy a home, but do not totally understand the process to obtain one. They call the Realtor whose home is for sale, but have no idea where to really begin.
The first thing a person needs to do … (4 comments)
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