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listing solutions: 12/12 - Make Some History - Break A Word Record! - 01/22/12 11:19 AM
Attend the St Augustine Repeat your Wedding Vows event held February 12, 2012 at Ripley’s Belive it or Not Museum. Repeat your wedding vows Feb. 12 and help Ripley’s break another World Record.
St Augustine Repeat Your Wedding Vows Event Details Feb. 12 at 2pm. Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum in St. Augustine, Fl will attempt to host the world’s largest wedding vow renewal ceremony. Ripley is looking for couples who would like to participate in this special activity, just two days prior to St. Valentine’s Day. Check-in will begin at noon Feb. 12th. Couples need to bring proof of … (0 comments)

listing solutions: St. Augustine and St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report - 01/05/12 08:49 AM
St. Augustine and St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report for January 5, 2005 shows that there were 18 homes with price adjustments.  It appears that the Sellers are understanding that even in the active St. Augustine real estate market, the correct list price is vitally important.
Nearly 25 homes were re-listed in the last 24 hours, catching up the large end of year expired listings.
 
 

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listing solutions: St. Augustine & St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report - 01/05/12 08:43 AM
St. Augustine, St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report for January 2, 2012 shows quite a few of the end of the year expired listings have been renewed.  Which leads me to think that agents that were out listing new homes yesterday, forgot to renew their expiring December listings!
Not surprising at all that there were no closings during this 24 hour period as it was New Year's Day.
 

 
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listing solutions: St. Augustine and St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report - 01/01/12 01:04 PM
Who Said REALTORS Don't Work on Holidays?  Certainly not here in St. Augustine, Florida!  Here is a recap of the the St. Johns County Market Activity for the last 24 hours. 
It looks like the end of the year expired homes continue.  It will be interesting to see if we will see these homes re-listed in MLS starting tomorrow. 
Happy New Year to one and all!

 
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listing solutions: Spam Allerting Pays Off - 12/31/11 10:16 AM

 
 
Recently I've noticed A LOT of 3rd party advertising in the replies of some of the post's I've been reading.  Frankly, it pisses me off. 
So, I have reported a concern each time I've read them.
I was just checking my points (cause I have a friendly competition going) and noticed that I got 10 points for each reported concern.
Thanks you Active Rain for rewarding good behavior!  I hope that you kick out those who are advertising sneakers, purses, watches and other irrelevancy.
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listing solutions: The Last Day - 12/31/11 09:37 AM
I am glad that this is the last day of 2011.  It has been a strange year for me, auto accident, several knee surgeries and STILL a banner sales year for my general real estate business.  However, as I hinted in "I Quit" 2012 is going to be a fun and exciting year at Listing Solutions and VIP Staging .  I cannot wait until tomorrow! 
 
Meanwhile, here is a look at the last 24 hours of St. Augustine and St. Johns County Real Estate Activity.
 

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listing solutions: St. Johns County Market Activity 12/13/11 - 12/30/11 08:21 AM
The close of the year is always busy- check out the nearly 20 price reductions compared to New Listings!  It's a great time to buy homes in St. Augustine!
 
Here is a 24 hour snapshot of the St. Johns County real estate market activity for 12/30/11
 
 

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listing solutions: 5 Things to ALWAYS Consider When Creating Your Next Video - 12/27/11 01:15 PM
Let’s face it, as REALTORS we tend to want to be the “star”… of our website, our blog and particularly in our videos.  The number one thing to keep in mind; it’s not all about us.  
 
At Listing Solutions, we coach our clients on blogging and Social Media.   We understand what it takes to create the right marketing strategy to turn heads and make YOUR business stand out against the competition.  In order to do this video is a MUST add to your marketing mix.
 
Just like in your blog, ask yourself, who is your audience?  Whether you … (3 comments)

listing solutions: Not Selling Your Home? - 12/26/11 02:37 PM
In today's housing market including St. Augustine Florida,not all homeowner may not be thinking about selling right now.  But it's wise for Sellers to check thier most-wanted projects against a list made by people who sell houses for a living, real estate agents.
 
Mike McClintock, Special to Tribune Newspapers writes in the New York Times about simple improvements that are inexpensive that home owners can enjoy now and will make a huge difference when the home is sold in the future.   At Listing Solutions we are passionate about helping clients with thier real estate marketing and technology needs.  When … (0 comments)

listing solutions: Waiting for the Market to Improve? - 12/14/11 04:58 PM
 
I just read an interesting take on the common Buyer and Seller objection of "We're waiting for the market to improve." The DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS Produced by Inman News suggests:
 
"When you focus on the home as the frame in which people create their lives, the way you overcome buyer or seller reluctance shifts dramatically. Many agents attempt to close buyers by describing the logical opportunity -- i.e., that prices are low and interest rates are the best in our lifetimes.
 
In contrast, Knight suggests that you ask a simple question that touches the heart of the … (0 comments)

listing solutions: Don't Torpedo your Holiday - 12/12/11 10:33 PM
Don't know about you but I've got a LOT going on this time of year.  The Holidays, I love them but with all the gift buying, wrapping, cooking for parties, going to parties...while the elves are working on websites and social media campaigns....I can feel flabergasted!  All I need is an unexpected calamity!
Here are five home maintenance disasters that can torpedo a holiday, and how to avoid them.   Enjoy your Holidays this season!
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listing solutions: My Big Fat Goal - 12/12/11 12:37 PM
 
This time of year is one of my favorites…the parties, the good will, the presents!  But is also a time that I dreaded, the Oh So Important but Oh So Dull…Business Planning and Goal Setting for the following year.

 
I recently read a GREAT idea from Jon Gordon – come up with a BFG a Big Fun Goal!  Jon states "I have found that we too often get so serious about our goals that we don’t have fun pursuing them.”
 
 
"Whether your BFG is to get a promotion, climb Mount Everest, write a book, visit Europe, … (8 comments)

listing solutions: Staging and Shooting - a Win Win for all - 12/12/11 11:51 AM
Most real estate agents will agree that selling an empty house is much more difficult than selling one that is furnished and staged.
Sometimes homeowners can’t afford to leave their home vacant while it is on the market.They may have to depend on some rental income to offset the carrying and mortgage costs.
Renting a home while it is for sale can be a nightmare.I’ve been there and it was not a happy story. Often showings are hardly convenient for the tenant even with 24 hour notice. The home often shows less than optimal, and the tenants are tough to get … (4 comments)

listing solutions: I Quit !! - 12/03/11 12:11 PM
I recently did one of the hardest things EVER.  I quit.

I walked away from a WONDERFUL career in General Real Estate.  I walked away from a WONDERFUL company, Watson Realty Corp, St. Augustine Beach. And I walked away from the most WONDERFUL Broker and mentor, Paula Silberberg who supported me like no other.
 
Why would I do something so crazy? (I'm sure you are wondering...)  I did it to follow my heart, my passion.
You see, our Online Marketing Company, Listing Solutions, has grown so much.  Yeah!!  So much, in fact, I have accepted a more active position … (13 comments)

listing solutions: Entrepreneur - Who Me? I was just trying to help. - 12/07/10 09:20 AM
2010 has been a year of transformation for my business just as Web 2.0 has transformed the process of buying and selling homes in St. Augustine.
This year I became a partner in a virtual tour company, Listing Solutions. I shared a vision with my partner, Dave Hall, to expand this business to a National online marketing company with a REALTOR® focus. As a REALTOR® myself, with Watson Realty Corp,  I have firsthand knowledge of how challenging the market is today. I understand how much our business has changed over the years and I appreciate the need to cut costs while … (0 comments)

listing solutions: Improving my Internet Presence - 03/09/10 11:41 PM
Blogging, as we all know, can be intimidating to start, but oh the results that we reap.  There are many agents and members of our local board who are not familiar with the benefits of blogging.  Dave Hall with Listing Solutions is focused on changing that.
Last Monday, Dave introduced the first of four classes at the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS.  He covered SEO and Blogging with Activerain in this well attended workshop.   We are all hungry to learn more about improving our Internet presence. In fact some of us are starving for some good, useful … (8 comments)