Who is More Distressed? The Seller or The Bank? - 11/29/11 04:21 PM

We had an interesting response from a short sale negotiator the other day, REJECTED! This is noteworthy because the seller is really a distressed seller. This is not a sale of convenience. The hardship is obvious: a divorce with extensive attorney’s fees, a severe cut in job hours, 6 months of delinquent mortgage payments on a home that is worth $55,000 less than the mortgage. It seemed pretty clear to my team that this seller is in need of relief. It is also interesting to note that the lender didn’t even bother to counter the offer that was on the … (3 comments)

Rob and Annalise Move Into Their New Home - Video Testimonial - 11/23/11 04:16 PM
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Rob and Annalise came to us with a special challange. Annalise was pregnant and they needed a bigger home ASAP! We listened to their needs and went to work, checking every home on the market for a perfect fit. We made it just in time and they moved into their new home with two weeks to spare!
Who do you know who is looking to buy a new home? We can help!If you enjoyed this post, you can find more like it in the following links:
Video Testimonial - The Schulling's Sell Their Home in … (0 comments)

Ashley and Tracy Buy a New Home! Video Testimonial - 11/23/11 04:08 PM
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Ashley and Tracy came to us looking for a new house in the Felida area. They were very clear that their new home had to be located in the right location so that one daughter could go to one highschool but the other daughter could attend another! That was a tall order, I can tell you! We found a great place for them and you can see how excited they were when I delivered the keys to their new house!
Who do you know who is looking to buy a new home? We can help!If … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington - 3 Tips to Sell Your House Faster! - 11/21/11 05:10 PM
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The key to selling any is home is seeling it fast. In a down market, you want to sell it before the value dips even farther. In an appreciating market, you want to sell quick to be able to get into your next house at a good price. The challenge is competing with the other Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington. This video contains 3 great tips to give you the advantage over the competition.Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington
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FaceBook Chat with a lender friend of mine. MYTHs of Real Estate - 11/20/11 02:01 PM
What follows is a chat session with a friend of mine, Matt Elerdin, who is one of the top 5 lenders in the U.S. He is also a very talented writer and writes a monthly real estate column in the local newspaper, the Columbian. Can you help me with any more "Myths?"

I am the one on the right!
 
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365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor - Tip 111 - Copycat? or Blaze a Trail? - 11/13/11 02:46 PM
365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor - Tip 111 - Copycat? or Blaze a Trail?
FYI: this photo has nothing to do with this blog!
Most of us became Realtors because we wanted to be the master of our own destiny and forge a future with unlimited potential. We are builders and designers. We are here because we know that we can to it better. We make rules and break rules and we create businesses that break records. Of course there are a few who like to help people too!The tendency is to build our business from the ground up … (5 comments)

Photo Journal - Vancouver Washington Real Estate - Give Peace a Chance - 11/11/11 12:37 AM

Photo Journal - Vancouver Washington Real Estate is a side project for me. My real estate blog was so filled with facts and figures that it would make your eyes bleed. My photo journals will be filled with pictures that I have taken around town. Hope you enjoy!Follow this link to see the rest of Photo Journal - Vancouver Washington Real Estate
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Is It Cheaper To Buy A Home In Vancouver Washington Than It Is To Rent One? - 11/09/11 01:32 PM
Is It Cheaper To Buy A Home In Vancouver Washington Than It Is To Rent One?There have been very few times in the history of the United States that it has been cheaper to buy a home than it is to rent one. One of those times is now.Homes for sale Vancouver Washington have reached prices that are comparable to those of 2002 and interest rates are at an all time low. In October 2011 rates dipped below 4% and right now, in November, they are hovering at 4.1%.What does that mean in real life? It means that you can buy … (3 comments)

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor - Tip 110 - Motivation is EVERYTHING! - 11/09/11 12:11 PM
365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor - Tip 110 - Motivation is EVERYTHING!Earlier this week I was attending a real estate class at our Keller Williams office and the instructor said, "If your don't know your client's motivation, then you don't know anything."At first I dismissed it as an overstatement but then I started thinking about some of my past clients. Clients who did things that didn't make sense. Clients who sold their homes for less than they told me that they wanted. Clients who bought homes that didn't fit their search criteria. Could this be the missing link?
Many … (0 comments)

This Month in Real Estate November 2011 - Video Market Report - 11/09/11 11:13 AM
This Month in Real Estate November 2011 - Video Market Report

Here is the national real estate report for November 2011. Our Keller Williams International office produces this awesome video each month and I post it here for my clients, friends and family.
Did you know that often times it is cheaper to buy a home than to rent one? AND that isn't the only benefit! Watch this video for more valuable information.
Although this is a national report and does not take into account some of the nuances that you may be experiencing in your area, the information is still … (0 comments)

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor - Tip 109 - Real Estate is a Full Contact Sport - 11/06/11 12:04 PM

A large number of agents I know default to email for all of the prospecting communications. I see them in their offices, day after day, pounding away at their keyboards to craft the "Perfect Message" that will captivate each lead. They are usually upset and confused as to why they aren't getting any favorable responses and aren't closing as many deals as they would like to. The answer is simple:
SPAMI am not saying that they are spamming the people in their databases. They probably aren't. What I am saying is that the over abundance of spam on the internet … (3 comments)

Photo Journal - Vancouver Washington Real Estate - Lenders Who Lie - 11/02/11 10:27 PM
 
This post is a little mental escape for me. You see, I just got off the phone with a lender for a deal that I am working on and he informed me (again) that we will be closing late and that I will need to get extensions signed. Although he promised that we would close by today when he needed the first extension he is now informing me that he needs another week.Rather than scream at him (any more) I decided to grab my trusty Canon G12 and go for a walk. Here is the result. If he misses this next … (0 comments)

Affordable SEO Company for Real Estate - 11/01/11 07:04 PM
These are the the guys who do the SEO work for our page at www.ernw.org. I have been really excited about the results that we have received and I am amazed that they can do it for the low price. If you are looking for a high performing low cost SEO solution, you need to call the crew at Fringe Media. Tell them Mark Hall sent you.
Via Matthew Janik (Fringe Media Web Design):
If you are like me, you get several emails in your inbox every day from a strange address touting that their company can improve your search engine rankings.  They … (2 comments)

A Message from Green Drinks Vancouver Wa November 2011 - 11/01/11 06:35 PM
 

 
Laura and Terra from Green Drinks Vancouver Washington would like me to share this message with everyone:Greetings Green Drinkers,
2nd Annual Check 'Em Off, Green holiday gift event Saturday, November 12th. 10-3
As you hopefully are already aware, we will not be having a regularly scheduled networking event in November. Instead, we will be having our wildly popular second annual "Check 'Em Off, Green" holiday gift event. It's now less than 2 weeks away! Make your list and come shop from 65+ local vendors. Check everyone off your list and feel great about your purchases. Once you've shopped, … (0 comments)

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor® - Tip 108 - Answer the Phone! - 11/01/11 05:54 PM
I guess that I must be on a phone kick today. I wrote This Was a Test. Would you have passed? about a large number of agents who didn't answer their phones this morning and then I wrote A Gadget That Every Agent Should Have! about a neat new handset for cell phones that I recently found. It follows suit that I would now write about the using the telephone to become successful in the crazy game that we call real estate.I had an interesting conversation the other day:
RING...RING... "Good morning! This is Mark."
"I am so glad that you answered." replied … (6 comments)

A Gadget That Every Agent Should Have! - 11/01/11 05:27 PM

 
I ran across this gem last week at Office Depot and I had to have it.You see, I have a bad habit of being a "loud talker" when I am using my cell phone. Either the speaker too far for me to hear or the  mic is too far from my mouth for my client to hear. Either way, the result is me talking too loudly for the rest of the office to work effectively.This Native Union handset is the perfect solution. It is a full sized handset that works like a charm with most any cell phone. Just plug … (4 comments)

This Was a Test. Would you have passed? - 11/01/11 04:33 PM

Today I was making prospecting calls to out of state agents in an effort to build my referral business. we are located in Vancouver Washington and we have built a nice referral business by reaching out to agents who work right across the river in Portland Oregon. Many of them have clients who are selling their homes to relocate here in Vancouver in an effort to take advantage of the superior school districts and the liberal state tax laws. (No state income tax!)Would you believe that I made 25 calls and only was able to speak with 2 agents? I left messages … (43 comments)

 
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Mark and Janice Hall of Elite Realty NW lead a dedicated team of real estate agents in the Vancouver Washington area. Each one passionate about providing the highest quality customer service. Each is focused on getting you into the Vancouver Washington home of your dreams.


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