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Can an Independent Agent be an exclusive Buyers Agent?

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:02:52 -0500

So, I went on my Own last year in October. I started in Real Estate in 2005 working for a Top producing Team. First as a receptionist, then as a personal assistant, and lastly, an Executive Assistant. I am very loyal to the people I learned from because were it not for them, I would not have had the knowledge or confidence to go out on my own, leaving the security of a hourly paying job during a crazy market.

I frequently run into Agents that I interacted with while working for the "Team" and they are shocked that I have gone on my own, but also impressed because I am managing to stay afloat.

I am an undying optimist and believe that the market will eventually take a turn for the better and I intend to be here for the turn. I am selling Real Estate in the Communities I grew up in and love it when I run into someone I went to High School with that wondered what happened to me and when they find out what I do, they ask about the market and tell me they have been wanting to buy for quite a while but didn't for some reason or another and are glad they ran into me again after all these years.

Since I went solo in 2008, I have sold a few houses, 20+ vacant lots, I have 1 listing pending and a couple other Contracts I have written waiting on closings. I have had small "Slow" periods but for the most part I am very blessed and I have been busy.

I do quite a bit of Internet marketing and I honestly believe that is the reason I have been so fortunate. I have come to the conclusion that I would rather work with Buyer's then Sellers, but I am wondering if it is possible to be an Independent Agent and work exclusively with Buyers.

At times I feel scattered trying to keep up with both ends. I currently have around 10 active listings and several of them are short sales, I have a couple vacant land properties.

My Listing are generating Buyer leads and I am working with them, but I am also taking all the "floor time" I can get at the office and I am getting quite a bit of referrals from local agents.

I Syndicate my listings on-line, both manually and automatically through multiple sites and get quite a bit of Buyer's leads from the Syndication alone. It has taken me a good 7 months but I have come to the conclusion that I definitely would rather work with Buyers then Sellers, so my question to other Agents is, CAN AN INDEPENDENT AGENT WORK EXCLUSIVELY WITH BUYERS?

If you are currently an Independent agent working exclusively with Buyers, I would LOVE to hear from you. As with all my Newbie questions, I appreciate any and all advice I receive.

Indian Pines, 4/3/2 ~ $149,900!! ~ less then $64.00 per Sq Ft!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:05:33 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

3620 SE 56 AVE, Ocala, FL

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL!!

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $149,000

Year Built	1993
Sq Footage	2,438
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.31 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

GREAT HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE SE COMMUNITY. WELL KEPT HOME WITH MANY UPGRADES, FORMAL DINING, EAT-IN KITCHEN, OVERSIZED COVERED LANAI, CERAMIC TILE, LARGE MASTER SUITE, HOME HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. PRICED TO SELL.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

$61.39 PER SQ FT !!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 27, 2009, 10:43am PDT

REDUCED!! 3/2/2 BUILT IN 2006 - 1874 SQ FT LIVING $109,000!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:51:49 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

4489 SW 151 Place, Ocala, FL

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $109,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,874
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.33 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

ALMOST NEW HOME MINUTES FROM NEW SCHOOL. SPACIOUS HOME FEATURES VAULTED CEILINGS, WALK-IN CLOSET. HOME CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EASY COMMUTE TO OCALA & GAINESVILLE. OVER-SIZED CORNER LOT. NICE COVERED ENTRY.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Attic	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

$69.37 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 20, 2009, 5:25am PDT

REDUCED!! 3/1/1 $64.29 PER SQ FT!! UPDATED HOME!! BANK APPROVED SALE!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:49:05 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

3700 SE 66th Place, Ocala, FL

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE!! QUICK CLOSING!!

3BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $65,900

Year Built	1988
Sq Footage	1,025
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.25 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

READY FOR A BUYER LOOKING FOR A HOME W/MOST UPDATES COMPLETED. NEW FLOORING, NEW BATH, FENCED YARD. NEW A/C & NEW ROOF IN 2007. HOME IS NICE & NEAT. CLOSE IN TOWN & A SHORT DRIVE TO MOST EVERYWHERE. SHORT SALE. BRING OFFER! BANK APPROVAL IN FINAL STAGES, GET READY FOR A QUICK CLOSING.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Family room	Dining room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Gated property

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

$70.24 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 20, 2009, 5:17am PDT

REDUCED!! $62.20 PER SQ FT - 3/2/2 BUILT IN 2006!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:45:01 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-362-0564

10765 SW 140th Avenue, Dunnellon, FL

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE, QUICK CLOSING!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $116,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,865
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.23 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

**BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE!** LIKE NEW TRIPLE CROWN HOME. 3/2 SPLIT PLAN W/ 2 SEPARATE LIVING AREAS. HUGE MASTER BED AND BATH. SATILITE SYSTEM. WELL BUILT, HIGH QUALITY HOME. UPGRADED CABINETS & APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. PRIVATE TREED BACKYARD & COVERED PORCH UNDER ROOF. MOVE-IN READY AND CLOSE NOW!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE, $63.81 PER SQ FT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-362-0564

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 20, 2009, 4:45am PDT

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE!!! $119,000!! 1865 SQ FT living!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:08:39 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-362-0564

10765 SW 140th Avenue, Dunnellon, FL

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE, QUICK CLOSING!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $119,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,865
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.23 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE, $63.81 PER SQ FT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-362-0564

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 8, 2009, 8:12am PDT

3.29 ACRES listed for $49,900!!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:12:54 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-362-0564

0 SE 24 ST RD, Silver Springs, FL

3.29 ACRES IN SILVER SPRINGS, FLORIDA $49,900!!!

3.29 acres Vacant Land

offered at $49,900

Lot Size

3.29 acres

DESCRIPTION

GREAT LOT. LOCATED CONVENIENTLY BETWEEN SILVER SPRINGS & OCALA. MINUTES FROM LOCAL ATTRACTIONS WHICH INCLUDE WILD WATERS, SILVER SPRINGS & THE OCKLAWAHA RIVER. 3.29 ACRES PRICED TO SELL. EVER WANTED TO OWN ACREAGE IN MARION COUNTY? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. ZONED A-1. BUILD NOW OR BUILD LATER.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

MINUTES FROM SILVER SPRINGS ATTRACTION!!

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

MINUTES FROM WILD WATERS ATTRACTION!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-362-0564

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 7, 2009, 8:03am PDT

REDUCED!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:37:45 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

4489 SW 151 Place, Ocala, FL

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $109,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,874
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.33 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Attic	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

$69.37 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 23, 2009, 12:31pm PDT

$34.32 PER SQUARE FOOT!!, NEW LISTING!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:04:13 -0500

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

3721 SW 147 LN RD, Ocala, FL

$34.32 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $60,000

Year Built	1974
Sq Footage	1,748
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	7,840 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

INVESTOR SPECIAL! LOOK AT $ PER SQUARE FOOT. HOME COULD EASILY BE 4 BEDROOMS. NEEDS A LITTLE UPDATING THEN OWNER OCCUPY OR RENTAL INCOME.AMAZING BACK YARD WITH WORKSHOP.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Covered parking

Storage space(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY LENDER!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 23, 2009, 3:50pm PDT

Please help a Boy with Lukemia Please READ

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:08:14 -0600

James is a little boy battling Childhood Lukemia. He has made a wish that he will reach 1 million on his Friends list so he can be the most popular person on MySpace. His link is below, if you have a MySpace, please visit his Profile and add him as a Buddy. If you do not have a MySpace, please join, it only takes a minute and then go to Little James' profile and add him as a friend. This very well may be his last wish, won't you help make it come true? I have already added him as a Friend.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=100541969

SHORT SALE, $40.76 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:11:19 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

5303 SE 113 PL, Belleview, FL

$40.76 PER SQUARE FOOT!!!

3BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $109,000

Year Built	1943
Sq Footage	2,674
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.20 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

GREAT BUY IN HEART OF BELLEVIEW. 2 STORY HOME FEATURES FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE. LARGE KITCHEN & DINING ROOM. UPSTAIRS IS MASTER SUITE W/SITTING ROOM OR 2ND LIVING ROOM. LARGE MASTER WITH FULL BATH AND DOOR TO BALCONY. HOME HAS GREAT POTENTIAL.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Family room
Living room	Dining room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Covered parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

SHORT SALE, BANK APPROVAL REQUIRED!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 17, 2009, 2:54pm PST

SHORT SALE, $70.24 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:27:00 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

3700 SE 66th Place, Ocala, FL

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL!!

3BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $72,000

Year Built	1988
Sq Footage	1,025
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.25 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Family room	Dining room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Gated property

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

$70.24 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 13, 2009, 8:15am PST

NEW SHORT SALE LISTING!! $69.37 per square foot!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:37:20 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

4489 SW 151 Place, Ocala, FL

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL!!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $130,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,874
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.33 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Attic	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

$69.37 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 13, 2009, 7:23am PST

Vacant Building lot in Citrus Springs, Florida!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:35:35 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

8750 N CIRCULAR WY, Citrus Springs, FL

NICE BUILDING LOT IN CITRUS SPRINGS!

.23 acres Vacant Land

offered at $20,500

Lot Size

.23 acres

DESCRIPTION

GREAT BUILDING LOT IN POPULAR CITRUS SPRINS COMMUNITY. MINUTES FROM HWY 41 FOR EASY COMMUTE TO OCALA / DUNNELLON. LOCATED ON PAVED ROAD.

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

LOT NEEDS WELL AND SEPTIC!

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

MINUTES FROM HWY 41!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 9, 2009, 12:26pm PST

65 Willow Road in Ocala, Florida!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:28:52 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | 352-732-3222

65 Willow Road, Ocala, FL

SHORT SALE, SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $99,000

Year Built	2006
Sq Footage	1,590
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.23 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

GREAT HOME, GENTLY LIVED IN AND IT SHOWS. HOME FEATURES LARGE BEDROOMS,CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, BREAKFAST BAR & EAT IN KITCHEN. LARGE MASTER SUITE W/WALK IN CLOSET. INSIDE LAUNDRY, BEAUTIFUL LOT IN AREA OF NEW DEVELOPMENT. PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet
Living room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Clubhouse

Swimming pool(s)

Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

HOME IS A SHORT SALE AND SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

352-732-3222

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 9, 2009, 12:16pm PST

Online Social Networks? To use or not to use....That is the question..

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:06:03 -0600

Okay, so I have been online for many years. It is actually a funny story, in 2000 I was given the opportunity to purchase a computer, which back then was around $1,000. As a Mother of 3 at the time, all of my children under the age of 7, I was very skeptical about "Wasting" that much money on electronics. I actually put up a pretty good fight about it and just about "Won".

Thankfully, I did not win that argument! I relented and we purchased a HP. It had Windows 98, there was a CDRW and it had one of those huge 19 inch monitors. It was barely faster then a snail and could not run too many programs all at once or it would freeze up horribly. I was in HEAVEN.

I never knew how much I could learn just from being online. We subscribed to AOL which to this day I join in with everyone and call it a "Virus" but could not get rid of if my life depended on it..LOL (I think the AOL people have some how made their program like any drug, once you are hooked, you have withdrawals...LOL)

So for the first few years I used the Internet and my computer to keep in touch with family and friends out of state and out of the Country. I was part of a Military Family, therefore it was very useful.

Fast forward to 2005, after being a stay at home Mother for about 8 years, I was back in the Work force. I was scared! What skills did I have? I hadn't worked in 8 years and my Last job was as an answering service Operator. I had no schooling other then High School and the only intellectual conversations I had in the last 8 years were with toddlers. (Yes, Toddlers do have intellectual conversations..LOL)

So, I soon found out that I did have skills. It turns out that the 5 years I had been working on my computer for social reasons added to my technical abilities. See, I am a sponge when it comes to learning. If I do something over and over I tend to increase the challenge and make myself learn something more. I ended up teaching myself how to be an expert operator of Microsoft Office. All programs. That came in handy when I applied for a job at a local Real Estate company.

Slowly, I moved my way up until I am now a Realtor, working for myself. Now, the reason for this blog, during my years online I have joined many social networking sites.

I am a Member of several Real Estate groups on www.yahoo.com On their main page, click on groups and then do a search for your Area Real Estate. (Example: Ocala Real Estate) You should find several for your area if it is large enough. You will also be able to find many for your State.

MySpace - what can I say about www.MySpace.com except that everyone has their own space and can really show off your own identity. I have a couple MySpace pages, I use one for personal use and I use one for Business. There is so much you can customize on that site. You can change your themes, you can add music, You can add photos and you can even blog on there.

Facebook - I have a new Profile on www.facebook.com I am not yet convinced about this site, I have been getting some response to it and will keep it going until I figure out if I like it or not.

ActiveRain - I have been on www.activerain.com for a couple years now and I can honestly say this is the Networking site I tell the most people about. This is the site I mainly blog and interact on. I guess you could say I am hooked on the Rain ;o)

Blogger - I have a Blog on www.blogspot.com I like the templates that come with the site. I also like the little widgets you can add to your Blog. So far I like it as well.

Craigslist - This one is an interesting site, and that is being very conservative in my description. Go to www.craigslist.com search for your State and then search for your city or the closest City to you. The Interesting thing about this site is the variety of people you can interact with on it. I have to warn you that there is a wide range of things on Craigslist. I post my listings on there under the header "Real Estate Offered - By Broker" I have gotten quite a bit of activity from there. If you do not want to see posts that will offend you, then you might want to stay away from the personals section.

Wanna Network - http://www.wannanetwork.com/ This is another Real Estate networking site.

Zolve - http://zolve.com/ Another Real Estate Networking site.

Okay, I am sure I can find at least a dozen more but that would make my blog way too long. If anyone has a great one that should not be left out of this blog, please send it to me and I will add it.

In the Spirit of GIVING......

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:51:16 -0600

So I am a member of my local "Freecycle" and in the last month there is a wonderful man on there giving away computers to children for Christmas. I was touched by this and decided to put together a list of Charity Sites to direct people to so that we could keep the spirit of giving in this holiday season. I know that things are tight everywhere right now and if you only have 5 dollars to spare, that is 5 dollars more then they had this morning when they woke up. Every little bit helps! I chose several Charities that I have heard of through television and local newspapers. I am including the web links and info about the charity. This is by no means the only charities out there, if you have your own special Charity, whether locally or a Nationwide, feel free to link it on this blog.

Make-A-Wish Foundation - http://www.wish.org/ We grant the wishes of Children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Children's Miracle Network - http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org/index.php Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children¹s hospitals across North America

Kimberly's Cottage (Local Charity) - http://www.kimberlyscottage.org/ The mission of the MCCAC is to provide a safe, child friendly atmosphere that promotes the healing of the child and non-offending family.

Soldier's Angels - http://www.soldiersangels.com/ As a volunteer-based nonprofit, we have over 20 different teams and programs supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Through special projects, dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops, we make a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families

Marine's Toys for Tots - http://www.toysfortots.org/ The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.

Save The Children - http://www.savethechildren.org/ Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 28 national Save the Children organizations working in more than 110 countries to ensure the well-being of children.

Christian Children's fund - http://www.christianchildrensfund.org/ Children have the right to experience life with as much joy and hope as possible. Christian Children's Fund creates an environment of hope and respect for children in need in which they have opportunities to achieve their full potential, and provides children, families and communities with practical tools for positive change.

Habitat for Humanity - http://www.habitat.org/ Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

American Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org/ Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

Fisher House - http://www.fisherhouse.org/ Supporting America's military in their time of need, we provide "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.

Homes for our Troops - http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer Homes for Our Troops is a non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2004. This organization is strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to their country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries. We assist severely injured Servicemen and Women and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and coordinating the process of building a new home or adapting an existing home for handicapped accessibility.

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund - http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/default.htm The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. Begun in 2000 under the auspices of the Intrepid Museum Foundation, and established as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided close to $60 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund. 100% of contributions raised by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go towards these programs; all administrative expenses are underwritten by the Fund's Trustees.

National Military Families Association - http://www.nmfa.org The National Military Family Association (NMFA) was organized in 1969 as the National Military Wives Association by a group of wives and widows seeking financial security for survivors of uniformed service personnel and retirees. From their efforts, the Survivor Benefit Plan came into being. In the ensuing years, NMFA has been in the vanguard of advocacy for improvements in the quality of military family life. The name of the organization was changed in 1984 to reflect the broad scope of its involvement. NMFA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) association

Big Brothers and Big Sisters - http://www.bbbs.org The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.

UNICEF - http://www.unicefusa.org/ The U.S. Fund for UNICEF was founded in 1947 to support the work of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) by raising funds for its programs and increasing awareness of the challenges facing the world's children. The oldest of 37 national committees for UNICEF worldwide, we are part of a global effort to save, protect and improve children's lives.

American Humane - http://www.americanhumane.org/ Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane provides national leadership in developing policies, legislation, curricula and training programs -- and taking actions -- to protect children and animals from cruelty, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Guide Dog Foundation - http://www.guidedog.org/ To improve the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or with other special needs.

Susan G. Komen Foundation - http://ww5.komen.org/ That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since inception in 1982. As the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we're working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

St. Jude's Children Research Hospital - http://www.stjude.org St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation - http://www.christopherreeve.org The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.

First Candle - http://www.firstcandle.org

First Candle is a national nonprofit health organization uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with government, business and community service groups to advance infant health and survival. With help from a national network of member and partner organizations, we are working to increase public participation and support in the fight against infant mortality.

Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund - http://www.semperfifund.org/

If the mother of a wounded Marine needs help with travel expenses to be with her son or daughter, the Semper Fi Fund is there. If the wife of an injured Navy Corpsman falls temporarily behind on a mortgage payment because she left work to be with her husband in the hospital, the Semper Fi Fund is there. If a wounded Marine who has lost his sight from combat needs a special magnifier, or special computer, the Semper Fi Fund is there. Whatever the legitimate need, the Semper Fi Fund is ready to help. "Semper Fi" means "always faithful," and that is our pledge to the heroic OEF/OIF Marines, Sailors, and other OEF/OIF service members assigned to Marine forces who are injured in the line of duty or face life threatening illness while protecting our Nation.

The Dirty "R" Word...Local Observations...How times have changed..

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:20:39 -0600

Okay, so everywhere you go these days you hear the word RECESSION!! When I was growing up my parents used to talk about recession all the time and I began to fear it because of what I would hear when they spoke about it.

When I was a Teenager growing up in Ocala, Florida we used to cruise up and down the Blvd. (Hwy 40 for those who remember) We used to literally drive up and down this road all night long, meeting people at Burger King on 40 and then parking at the cascades and just talking into the early hours of morning before going home and crashing for most of the next day.

In the 90's we could do that because we were paying around $1.00 per gallon for gas. I moved away for many years and came back in 2005 and always wondered what happened to the people who used to cruise the Blvd and how come it did not continue with the current Teenagers.

We have a road called Hwy 200 which has also been nicknamed "Hospitality Avenue" because of all the major chain restaurants on the road. Today, there have been many of those chains going out of business, some of them packing up in the middle of the night with no explanation.

Our Local Newspaper is called the Ocala Star Banner. I remember being 16 years old and looking for work in this newspaper. Today, if you look for a job, the employment ads went from being one whole classified page to a couple columns. It is truly scary.

I see Real Estate Agents and Companies that have been in the business for 20 and 30 years going out of business. Some of the best Agents you will ever meet are leaving the business, that shocks and frightens me more then anything.

Through all these changes, I remain positive. I do not know where I pull my optimism from but it is there and if you ask me about my business I say "I am doing great"! I guess I am hoping my positive energy will rub off on others.

I firmly believe that we will rebound, I intend to be there when it happens and look forward to making 2009 my best year yet!

Executive Pool home in Gated Community!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:51:30 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | monicalhubert@aol.com | 352-362-0564

48 GOLFVIEW DR, Ocala, FL

EXECUTIVE POOL HOME!

3BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $350,000

Year Built	2001
Sq Footage	2,350
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.33 acres
HOA/Maint	$80 per month

DESCRIPTION

EXECUTIVE POOL HOME IN GATED, GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY. HOME FEATURES LUXURIOUS UPGRADES INCLUDING: DUAL MASTER SUITES, NEW TOP OF LINE APPLIANCES, WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR. HEATED, SCREEN ENCLOSED POOL, EXPANDED COVERED LANAI. FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOMS. FRUIT TREES. 30K LANDSCAPING PACKAGE W/IRRIGATION. PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Attic
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Yard	Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking	Golf course	Lake
Gated property	Secured entry

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

GATED, GOLF COURSE COMMUNIY!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

monicalhubert@aol.com

352-362-0564

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 10, 2008, 9:45am PST

Executive Pool home in Gated, Golf Course Community!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:56:47 -0600

Monica Hubert | RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. | monicalhubert@aol.com | 352-362-0564

48 GOLFVIEW DR, Ocala, FL

EXECUTIVE POOL HOME!

3BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $350,000

Year Built	2001
Sq Footage	2,350
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.33 acres
HOA/Maint	$80 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Attic
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Yard	Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking	Golf course	Lake
Gated property	Secured entry

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

GATED, GOLF COURSE COMMUNIY!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Monica Hubert

RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.

monicalhubert@aol.com

352-362-0564

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 10, 2008, 9:45am PST

Listing appointments....

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:14:57 -0600

Okay, this is not my first Rodeo. I have been on Listing appointments before but this time, it is all ME.

Let me explain, When I began in Real Estate 3 years ago, I started out as a member of a "Team" as their Assistant. I had my license but was not active. My Job was mainly support and servicing their listings.

Then several months ago I decided it was time for me to go active again, I went to another Team and mainly worked with Buyers. I did go to 3 listing appointments for the Team Leader and I got all three listings. When I got those listings though, they didn't really feel like they were mine because I was the Co-Lister.

Fast forward to Today. I have my first listing appointment all by myself. I am excited and a bit nervous. I want to be the best Listing agent I can be.

My Question is, what do you do on your listing appointments? What makes you stand out above all others? Do you have an action plan? Do you Pull comps and bring them with you? How do you respond to the Sellers who feel their homes are worth more then the market will support?

Any other advice you could give me about Listing appointments would be greatly appreciated.

Music on your Homepage?

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:14:07 -0500

Okay, so I got to thinking today. Yes, it does happen. Rarely, but it happens none the less. Do any of you have music on your Homepage? If you do, what Genre? I am a music girl at heart and I love all music. I am an 80's child therefore I LOVE 80's hair bands! Give me Poison anyday...lol

Okay, the point to this Blog, DO you have music running on your site? If you do, do you worry that some of your visitors will be inclined to not revisit because of your Music?

For instance, If someone who likes Jazz visits your site and you are a hard rock kind of person and you have Ozzy Osbourne on your site, do you think it will keep some people from returning?

I once worked on a local Builders website and he wanted Music in the background. He liked the Cheers theme until he heard the midi of it on his site and then he HATED it.

I have heard several people that are majorly supportive if football had "Sweet home alabama" playing on their site. I love that song but I know some people that would maybe have been offended if they heard it playing.

SO......The question is, DO YOU or Do you just leave it silent??

FYI - I do not have music on my site but if I ever decided to put music, I would definitely have something that is very American like Lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA.

Okay, if you think this Blog is just a bunch of nonsense put together and it makes no difference to you, Tell me, I can take it...hehe

My Collection of Quotes

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:31:36 -0500

Over the years I have came across quotes that have warmed my heart and made me think real hard about my life and the direction it is taking. I felt like sharing them here so they may touch someone else like they did for me, or at the very least, I will always know where to find them again. If you come across a quote that I have not given credit to due to lack of origin, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due! There will also be some of my own personal quotes in there. Happy reading!

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.
-- George Moore

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.
-- Jane Howard

Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts. <GIGGLE>
-- Author Unknown

At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict, or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.
-- Barbara Bush

Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin.
-- Grace Hansen

You spend your entire life looking for happiness and then when it stares you in the face, you ignore it. ------Monica Hubert

Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.
-- Author Unknown

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.
-- Dale Carnegie

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage.
-- Lao Tzu

I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn't matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.
-- Julia Roberts

If I never met you, I wouldn't like you. If I didn't like you, I wouldn't love you. If I didn't love you, I wouldn't miss you. But I did, I do, and I will.
-- Author Unknown

Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable.
-- Dr. Joyce Brothers

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
-- Oscar Wilde

Buy land. They've stopped making it.
-- Mark Twain

I am nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore I am perfect.
-- Author Unknown

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.
-- Noel Coward

Love is temporary insanity curable by marriage.
-- Ambrose Bierce

TO BE CONTINUED......

"Stuff"

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:04:44 -0500

So, I have been pretty productive in the last couple weeks. I have switched back to my "Home" which is RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc. I call them home because I started in this business with them and believe it or not, I began as a receptionist. I have had people in this office come up to me and say that they were glad I was back because it did not seem like the same office without me. I missed it and the people. I believe that everything we do in life has a purpose. I think I had to leave here to prove that I could do it on my own. When I realized I could do it on my own, I realized I needed to come back here.

I have worked with 2 Buyers this past couple weeks and gained another from a floor call about a rental and possible lease option. I also got a floor call on a possible listing. I have a listing appointment on Friday. It is a really good listing because the Owners owe very little on the home. I am looking forward to it. This will be the first listing I get all on my Own.

It is kind of funny but sometimes I feel like the little girl that just left home trying things out on my own. It was scary at first and then I just felt this confidence come over me and I stopped second guessing myself.

Now it is onward and upward! I am finally finding my niche and I am going to stick with it.

YOUR homework assignment!!

Monica Hubert (RE/MAX Premier Realty, Inc.) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:53:45 -0500

Okay, so I have been in the Real Estate field for a few years now and I am doing pretty well, so far. I would love to learn more about the Mortgage process.

My challenge to you Mortgage people out there, Educate me! I want to know about the whole process. I hate being unarmed when asked a question about mortgages.

Tell me about the Pre-qualification vs Pre-approval process. I do know that they are different, explain the difference for myself and other newbies.

Credit, what's the big deal?? (I do know how important good credit is) I want you to spell it all out for me. I am sure that there are consumers out there reading this, I am also pretty sure that there are consumers out there that don't think they could ever qualify for a mortgage, whether it is due to credit, job, income level or etc...Explain it to me, therefore you will also be explaining it to the consumers.

I met a Buyer (Couple) at a home this past week looking for a Lease Option/Rental. When I got the call (Which incidentally was a floor call at my office) I spoke with a Young couple that were starting out their lives together and they decided to ask people they knew about qualifying for a mortgage. They were talked out of even trying to qualifying. I met them at the rental/lease option they were interested in and began to ask questions. Why do you want a lease option? Would you rather buy a home? Did you know that if you bought this home as a Lease Option you will be paying more then what the Builder could build it new in this market? My Buyers were very aware that everything I was saying was accurate and agreed they would probably pay too much for the home in a lease option. They then explained that they had asked some questions to various sources and were pretty much talked out of getting approved for a mortgage or even trying to get approved. I then explained that most rental agencies will pull their credit. Why would they not want to get their credit pulled by a Mortgage company and see if they could qualify for a mortgage rather then a rental when clearly, that was their ultimate goal anyway? They agreed and I got them in touch with a great Mortgage company/Person. They are now in the process of getting pre-approved and if they get approved, we will begin looking for a home to buy. If they have some work to do on their credit, they will now be aware of it and we will then find them a rental while they get prepared to buy.

They got me thinking, If they as a young couple are out there talking to friends and family who are not trained Mortgage people or Real Estate people and they received enough information to discourage them from even "Trying" to buy a home, then there must be more like them. I know that even being in Real Estate for the last 3 years, I still have a lot to learn about Mortgages and financing. I want to learn it. Please fill up this blog with the information you feel if important for both consumers and Realtors to understand about the process. Thanks in advance for any information that is shared here and I look forward to learning all I can.

Monica's Blog

Can an Independent Agent be an exclusive Buyers Agent?

Indian Pines, 4/3/2 ~ $149,900!! ~ less then $64.00 per Sq Ft!!

REDUCED!! 3/2/2 BUILT IN 2006 - 1874 SQ FT LIVING $109,000!!

REDUCED!! 3/1/1 $64.29 PER SQ FT!! UPDATED HOME!! BANK APPROVED SALE!!

REDUCED!! $62.20 PER SQ FT - 3/2/2 BUILT IN 2006!!

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE!!! $119,000!! 1865 SQ FT living!!

3.29 ACRES listed for $49,900!!!

REDUCED!!

$34.32 PER SQUARE FOOT!!, NEW LISTING!!

Please help a Boy with Lukemia **Please READ**

SHORT SALE, $40.76 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

SHORT SALE, $70.24 PER SQUARE FOOT!!

NEW SHORT SALE LISTING!! $69.37 per square foot!

Vacant Building lot in Citrus Springs, Florida!!

65 Willow Road in Ocala, Florida!!

Online Social Networks? To use or not to use....That is the question..

In the Spirit of GIVING......

The Dirty "R" Word...Local Observations...How times have changed..

Executive Pool home in Gated Community!!

Executive Pool home in Gated, Golf Course Community!!

Listing appointments....

Music on your Homepage?

My Collection of Quotes

"Stuff"

YOUR homework assignment!!

Please help a Boy with Lukemia Please READ