realtor: Think it Through Before You Pay for a PRE-Licensing Class - 01/21/09 02:26 PM
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If you are setting your goal to become a real estate salesperson, please research carefully before you pay for classes. There are certain skills that will help you. Not having them will set you back until you acquire them. … (6 comments)
realtor: REALTOR Surprise! - 07/11/08 11:24 AM
I had the most remarkable phone call this morning. The call was from an agent who had shown and submitted an offer on a high end listing I had. The sellers turned down that offer.
This week the sellers decided to list with a national firm (with my blessings and well … (29 comments)
realtor: You Can Make a Difference and it will only cost some time and a little Pain - 12/20/07 01:50 PM
REALTORS--Do you ever write a blog and wish beyond anything that this one would be Featured? That this is actually a Life and Death situation and that the more people who know about it the greater chance of a difference, an impact being made? This is one of those times that … (65 comments)
realtor: Does Your Agent Have the Right Tools?|Thinking About Scott's Recent Blog:-) - 12/17/07 02:24 PM
Members Please note that this is an open to the Public Blog. Costs to open MLS Listing Doors? Minimum annual investment isn't that badcompared to the opportunity. Please see Scott's Blog in order to follow my train of thought. You have to have the right tools in order to practice Real Estate. Scott … (6 comments)
realtor: Year to Year Comparison Single Family Home Sales, Harrison County, MS - 09/25/07 02:56 PM
The following information is acquired as a benefit of being a due paying member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service. REALTOR/Members have the availability to research and narrow down criteria to answer almost any question pertaining to past sales and available listings. Research is a fundamental part of many … (2 comments)
realtor: Water Front Property! NOT - 09/03/07 02:21 AM
I am currently scouting waterfront property for a client that contacted me from my website. This is another instance where it will benefit you to secure the assistance of a Buyer Agent. She had mentioned that ads and MLS descriptions that declared waterfront and/or waterview were often misleading. I agree. I learned … (9 comments)
realtor: Backing Up My Competition - 09/02/07 08:37 PM
Today I was scouting a new area to me. I had been contacted by a website visitor who is wanting to sell and buy. I stopped by a property represented by another agent to read the flier. The owner came out and invited me in. I was really scrubby looking as … (6 comments)
realtor: Mississippi Random Acts of Kindness--Another Anecdote - 08/17/07 12:48 PM
Random Acts of Kindness occur everywhere and is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-religious phenomena. I say this because I am aware that Mississippi doesn't "own" random acts of kindness. However, I would say that "we" have a large investment. Random is defined as an occurrence with out regularity or pattern. I would add … (6 comments)
realtor: Gateway Tablets *Side by Side photos of 2 new models* (My Personal Experience) - 07/20/07 07:28 AM
Anyone who reads my blogs knows that I believe in "Giving Credit Where Credit is Due". Here are some reasons that I applaud Gateway. They have online chat with Sales; consequently I gave Billy V., a Direct Sales Manager a work out. The same with his team member that 1st assisted me. … (9 comments)
realtor: My Door Knocking Obsession 2 + HUD's Door Knocking Guidelines - 06/01/07 12:55 AM
I thought Door Knocking fans might enjoy this guideline from Uncle Sam:-) Click here to view the original article and comments. REALTORS and Door Knocking--we have fun don't we? Comments continue to trickle in. Occasionally, I get a phone call from somewhere in the vast US regarding this topic. So far I haven't got … (4 comments)
realtor: This is HOT! Gateway Listens...Gateway Responds to US - 05/25/07 12:03 AM
The other day I fried my keyboard on my aging refurbished Toshiba M-200. Raindrops--oops! I can still use my Toshiba, but it doesn't have quite the functionality it had with the keyboard working. Off and on I have been reading every thing I can find on new tablets. I have checked … (4 comments)
realtor: *Photos* Slice of Life from the MGC - 04/08/07 11:31 PM
There is more to the Mississippi Gulf Coast than Highway 90/Beach Boulevard. Personally, I am drawn to the Highway 90 strip of beaches. I love walking the marinas and piers and chatting with folks I encounter on my walks. The "nod of the head", slight wave, quick greetings, make my day. … (0 comments)
realtor: Photo Story--You create the Story - 03/03/07 10:35 AM
Location: Long Beach, Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Harrison County Offices have a negative effect on me. With technology I can work anywhere. Well, actually you can't call it work, because if you like what you are doing, its not really work--right? To me, work is when I am in traffic, work is being … (0 comments)
realtor: Scam Alert! (Part 2) "Its a Small World" - 01/26/07 10:55 PM
Part 1 ended with "Why would someone turn in a bogus request for a CMA giving a mortgage lenders' email address and phone #"? Not finding peace in the situation, I decided to see if I could contact the real property owner. That was easy enough, I cross referenced the tax record … (14 comments)
realtor: Scam Alert! (Part 1) - 01/26/07 04:24 PM
Following is a true story, rather than a blog. The details are a bit complicated and are not conducive to speed reading. I am seeking understanding and truth. I believe "The Truth Will Set Me Free". Help me answer the following questions, please. Who are the known "players"?Who are the victims or the victimized?What … (6 comments)
realtor: Opportunity--we can list a FSBO for $300 - 12/31/06 12:42 AM
I wrote this story a couple of times in a couple of different styles using Word. It was obliterated both times by the Cyber monster. So, I began to wonder...maybe I shouldn't tell it, maybe I was being tacky or something similar and Providence was protecting me. I have to test it … (7 comments)
realtor: Active Rain from a New Member Point of View, Search, Associate, Comment, Blog - 12/20/06 12:27 PM
If you are a Real Estate Professional, or you are a consumer and want to know what is really going on and you crave more street level knowledge and coaching with a variety of views--Active Rain is THE place to be. My intent is not so much to contribute but to … (2 comments)
realtor: Your Style and Kudos - 12/19/06 01:22 AM
Do you work mainly from an official brick and mortar office, or, do you work mainly from an equipped home office? I believe in a recent Active Rain search I found a broker here that operates as a Virtual Broker. The reason I ask is that first of all I find … (4 comments)
Are you excited? If you found me, you are most likely thinking of moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I remember the excitement, anticipation and concerns about relocating. Therefore, I try to convey "slice of life" moments with photo-blogs and single photo uploads. My area of focus is Harrison County, MS. Distinctively, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Long Beach at this time.
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