activerain: Are Electronic Lockboxes Hindering Sales ? - 02/15/08 12:12 PM
A Realtor posed a question about the effects of using a different electronic lock box than surrounding Boards. A great question is this market and something all of us must consider when making the switch:
We saw the effects of this when our board switched to electronic boxes a few years ago. … (12 comments)
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activerain: Home Security Doesn't Have to Break the Bank - 09/07/07 01:45 PM
Can a few minutes of your time and less than $50.00 be all you need to protect your home?
You don't have to rush out and buy a home security system to protect your home and your valuables. Not unless you have a Million dollar art collection. If you do, there … (2 comments)
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activerain: Redfin is Excellent for Home Sellers - 09/06/07 02:48 PM
Redfin and other "Hybrid" real estate service provider's "less is more" business models can help sellers realize higher gains on the sale of their property.
Some agencies, when seeing an offer presented by web based information companies like Redfin will cringe. Having an informational, rebate driven, company rather than a Realtor with … (5 comments)
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activerain: Mary Lost Her BMW! - What Might You Lose? - 09/05/07 06:09 AM
Since the beginning of the year, there have been well over 40,000 jobs lost in the mortgage industry. I hate to say, I will not lose too much sleep over it. Not that I am cold hearted, it is just that we tend to forget those that will be effected the … (9 comments)
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activerain: The Thomas Guide appoints Miss Teen South Carolina as spokesperson - 08/31/07 05:08 PM
Watch the video first. You will be glad you did."
Catlin Upton was named as spokesperson for the Thomas Guide Companies at an offical press conference today. The President and CEO of the Thomas group of companies stated that "Miss Uption is a role model to all teens and all … (35 comments)
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activerain: Internet......InterNUT !! Why the web wont work in real estate. - 08/30/07 04:25 PM
Top 10 reasons why a real estate agent should NEVER advertise on the web:
Advertising on the Internet is too expensive.
It doesn't work....The Internet is just a fad.
Everyone in the community already knows me.
Everyone in the world already knows me.
I already know everyone in my community.
I … (33 comments)
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activerain: Are Our National Parks in Trouble? - 08/27/07 06:54 PM
It would seem so according to a recent news story.
Seems that we may soon see Corporate logos emblazoned for all to see on our Nations Treasures. Will we soon see the likes of:
Liberty Mutual's Statue of Liberty?The Mall of America's National Mall?Bill Gates' Golden Gate Bridge?Hanna Barbera's Yellowstone Park?The Alaskan Wilderness by … (11 comments)
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activerain: Churning Your Listings? - You Had Better be Making Butter! - 08/23/07 07:30 AM
After reading The Silliest Realtor Game In Town (A Great Post) by George Tallabas , I felt that we all may need a serious "Heads Up" with regards to the practice of re-listing a property in order to "freshin' it up" or whatever you might wish to call this practice.
The "Churning" of … (52 comments)
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activerain: Free Designer Bracelets - Just for the asking ! - 08/19/07 07:54 PM
Yes, that's right folks. You too can have this seasons must have accessory. You have seen them worn by celebrities like:
-Paris Hilton-Yasmin Bleeth-Hugh Grant-Tommy Lee-Shannen DohertyAND MANY MORE!These are the same ones you have seen around town being worn by the stars of screen, television and music ! Want to look … (5 comments)
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activerain: Any Press is Good Press - 08/19/07 01:49 PM
Most of the time.
If you can control the press then any press is good press. A Federal indictment does not fall in the category of controlled press.
Controlled press is what you see in our industry every day. Designed and controlled by the press itself. Your "TrustMe" ads printed alongside "bad … (8 comments)
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activerain: Are you marketing to the right people? - 08/19/07 11:05 AM
Lets just say that everyone in America lost their home to foreclosure. All would be dead in the real estate industry wouldn't it?
Where would we all live? In tents....down by the river? Lets just say we did. A new economy would be created:
Tents would be in short supply creating a … (19 comments)
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activerain: It is all a simple misunderstanding - All is well with real estate! - 08/19/07 10:24 AM
I took this headline by combining the text from 3 different real estate Blogs here on Active Rain. Not an actual quote but, take a word here and a couple of words there, rearrange them and Voila! I have fixed everything! No finger pointing....no whining....Just though I would do my share. You can … (13 comments)
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activerain: The Recipe For Loan Fraud - The Anarchist Cookbook - 08/18/07 06:43 PM
If George Heyduke were to have written the Anarchist Cookbook today, it may have contained a chapter or two about mortgage fraud. It may have looked something like this:
Gather the following:
2-3 homes. They can be yours or someone elses. 1 must be a home that you have the ability to actually sell. You … (17 comments)
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activerain: Mortgage Reform - A Long Road Ahead - 08/17/07 11:18 PM
Rate reductions, loosened lending guidelines, An increase in the FHA maximum?
Will any of this change the market?
I DON'T THINK SO!
The re-education of the American home buying public will have to come first. When we continue to see, on the front page of MSN and in every major media, advertisements claiming that someone … (28 comments)
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activerain: FED slashes 1/2 percent - Just Announced - 08/17/07 07:37 AM
This morning the FED approved and announced a 1/2 point rate reduction.
Many have been waiting for this news feeling that a reduction will spur home buying and possibly reduce fears of a failing mortgage market.
The problem is that, even with the FED's rate reduction, there will continue to be fallout in … (15 comments)
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activerain: Irregardless of that.......I apologize - 07/28/07 06:11 PM
If one word could make the difference....would you use it?
In my blog (rant) about The Rise and Fall of Common Courtesy I wrote of the shift from "you're welcome" to "no problem" as a common response to a "Thank You" which brought some interesting replies.
I do feel that we alienate our "older" clients, … (15 comments)
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activerain: Homes.com - Your take on a NAR supported company - 07/18/07 12:23 AM
All of us here are believers in the power of the Internet.
The effect it can have on our business can be positive and negative.
One of the biggest positive aspects is having a billboard all over the world with your name on it, your phone number and hopefully.....some really great content. … (8 comments)
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activerain: Real Estate Professionals - Are you looking to advance to the next level? - 07/10/07 12:06 PM
Are you a tech savvy Realtor frustrated with your offices lack of technology or understanding of the Internets power?
At Mission Grove, we do understand what it takes to help you, and your clients, achieve success through the use of advancing technology.
It takes owners, brokers and agents with a true desire to … (2 comments)
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activerain: 3133 Elder Way - Hemet, CA - FOR RENT $950.00 55+ Community -LEASED- - 06/27/07 08:17 PM
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activerain: Thank You - The rise and fall of common courtesy - 06/26/07 04:35 PM
I don't know about you but, this one really bugs me.
A simple Thank You can go a long way in any business or relationship. We all know this. It is a very basic principle taught to most of us and used on a daily basis....or should be. Common courtesy.
My problem … (34 comments)
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