While out and about showing listings, I often come across the listing agent's sign lying facedown in the dirt... blown down by wind or teens, the signs often appear to have been lying there for days.  The property has been shown, but the sign still hugs the ground.  We should all be courteous and replant the sign.  It makes things look better for us as a profession, if using a REALTOR is seen as a positive thing by the public.  I also bring a camera to my showings and if there are great points or bad, I keep them for my clients to review later, but if I see something really off, I will shoot the photo to the listing agent.  I have come across white and green fuzzy mold growing on a laundry room wall where there was a pinhole leak in the washer connection...that had to be there for several weeks.  It was the first the agent heard of it.  If you find the doors open when you arrive, let CSS or the agent know right away.  If there is anything missing or any damages, you want to be sure A) you let someone know of the problem so you aren't blamed, and B) let the agent know so they can correct the problem as soon as possible.  If you really want to be friendly, pick up waste that might have blown onto the front lawn (there is usually a trash can on a vacant property).  Call the listing agent and let them know what you did for them...they will be greatful and if you are in business a long time, you will likely work with that person in the future.  I have even called the sign agent and reported his sign was tagged by grafiti ... he said he was just there the night before and it was fine and appreciated the quick heads up so he could remedy the image he was putting out there.  Use the golden rule--- do unto others.

 

 

Making a List and Checking it twice
12/15/2009
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Whether representing buyers or sellers, it is good to have lists already set up in your binder or files for quick answers to questions or good quidelines for the transaction. We all have a transaction checklist (lockbox - check, sign - check, flyers… more
Project Lifeline Freezes Foreclosures for 30 Days
02/13/2008
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google or search on Project Lifeline to see the news report by ABC and other information about this brand new program. Never let you mortgage go delinquent without doing anything. Call your bank. Call a Realtor. If you have to sell your home, there… more
Going the Extra Mile
10/26/2007
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I also try to find a way to go the extra mile with my clients. It is something different for each one and often requires hard work on my part, which makes sense--otherwise it would not be the extra mile. Some examples are visiting every 10 acre lot… more
New Home Buyers
10/17/2007
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Are you considering buying a newly constructed home? If you answered yes, you are probably thinking, "Why would I need a REALTOR? " or "Aren't those REALTORS at the home sites? ". The people at the home sites are predominately… more
MILITARY BUYERS
09/16/2007
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Owning a home is a great thing. It is the American Dream. If you are in the military, you need to consider a few things before pursuing that dream: Do you plan to retire here? Do you plan to live here for more than three years? Are you putting any… more
How Much Money Should I Put Into My Home?
09/16/2007
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Often REALTORS come upon homes that have been too extensively upgraded for their neighborhoods. Home owners read that remodeling kitchens and bathrooms return the most for the money spent, but if you live in a 100-150, 000 dollar neighborhood, it isn… more
San Antonio Sales Taking Longer
09/16/2007
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Sales of existing homes is taking longer than in previous 12 months, because of more homes being on the market and number of buyers not increasing. The negative news of mortgage loans has also had an effect on buyers getting loans this year… more
 
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