realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: Welcome Beverly Eagle-Rodriguez - 03/30/08 09:12 PM
Hi Everyone, Matthew Zgonc here and I just wanted to take this moment to introduce Beverly Eagle-Rodriguez to the Active Rain Network.
She is a Realtor at the ERA Village ONE Office in Modesto and is a rising star to real estate. She and I started at the office at around the … (22 comments)
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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: Blogging: Substance or Quantity? - 02/25/08 02:43 PM
Blogging is quickly becoming America's National Pasttime. I even think that it is passing up baseball for that honor. Everyone who is anyone has a blog. The more you blog, the more reputable you become. Should this be the case? I think not. Blogs should be of substance. The better quality … (12 comments)
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realtor: Keep Active Rain in Perspective! - 02/19/08 02:44 PM
Many of us know that Active Rain is a wonderful tool that can help promote websites and be a place for referrals. I know that I have seen my share of the benefits of Active Rain. This blog is not about how to promote websites, best techniques used for marketing, or … (4 comments)
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realtor: Introduction to group - 02/16/08 12:20 PM
I wanted to introduce myself to the Learn How to be a Top Producing Listing Agent Group. I am Matthew Zgonc and I am a reator from Modesto, CA. I am primarily a listing agent, but do have buyers as well. I have been in the industry for about 2 years … (3 comments)
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realtor: Introduction REO group - 02/16/08 11:57 AM
I just wanted to introduce myself to the REO group. I have been working with REO's for a while now, with most of my work providing BPO's for various companies. I feel that I will be a good contributor to this group and will respect the code that has been established. … (8 comments)
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realtor: Introduction - 02/16/08 11:44 AM
I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the photography group. I am a realtor in Modesto, CA, who loves photography and wants to learn more about taking good, quality pictures. I believe that good pictures can be the difference between a good listing and a great one. … (3 comments)
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realtor: Creekside Neighborhood - 02/06/08 04:31 PM
When it comes to neighborhoods in Modesto, most people know Del Rio, Village One, and Dutch Hollow, which are some of the most prestigious neighborhoods. However most people do not know about probably the best kept secret in Modesto, known as Creekside.
This area is located in South East Modesto, between Claus and … (0 comments)
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realtor: Localism: Is it important? - 01/31/08 04:32 PM
I have seen many people inquire about Localism is and how to post listings to it and do people really go out there.
To post listings or blogs to Localism all you have to do is write a blog on active rain and include the listing and data using html, then at … (23 comments)
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realtor: Is blogging really worth it? - 01/30/08 04:05 PM
I have heard many realtors talk about blogging and how many of them see it as an annoyance and almost a waste of time. I also know that there are many different networks that you can blog to and join that can be productive or antiproductive to your business. The question I … (7 comments)
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realtor: Property Taxes: Based upon an outdated value? - 01/29/08 04:04 PM
In many areas, such as Florida, California and Seattle, mortages obtained during the height of the sub-prime loan debacle are higher than what the home is currently worth in todays market. So what can be done about it? First of all, there is hope out there for people who are being over-taxed. If you … (4 comments)
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