agent education: Whats in a domain name? Realtors beware - 10/04/07 11:58 AM
Are you using the Trademark "Realtor" as part of your web marketing? This may be the one post you dont want to miss.
Most of us understand the power of a domain name in order to drive traffic but, did you know that is could also drive a potential lawsuit?
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agent education: California Real Estate - September 2007 Market Snapshot, News and Views - 09/27/07 02:31 PM
California's Real Estate Market Snapshot for September 2007 shows a dramatic drop in the average home sale prices. Dont let this one fool you though as the higher end of the market has seen a substantial drop in activity mainly due to turmoil withing the lending industry which has greatly effected the "Jumbo" loan … (0 comments)
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agent education: Shoot First, Ask Questions Later - 09/24/07 04:39 PM
So, you have made a listing appointment. A listing that you want to take.
Assuming that you already have a great listing presentation. You are confident and well prepared. When do you review your presentation with the seller?
When attending listing presentations with other agents, I have found the transition from the personal side … (11 comments)
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agent education: Real Estate Math, Meteorology and YOU - 09/23/07 04:48 AM
We all know that the past 5 years, the number of people attempting the practice of real estate has more than doubled.
It is estimated that, by years end, nearly 50% of those practicing real estate will leave the business in pursuit of...something else.
Although it is sad to see some of … (24 comments)
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agent education: Limited Service - The Right Choice When Listing? - 09/06/07 04:55 PM
There are many "flat fee" real estate start ups revolving around "partial service" and "do it yourself" listing platforms....There are also thousands of homes available in almost any market area. Could choosing Redfin, or one of many others desperate for your business be the right choice when considering the sale of … (10 comments)
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agent education: 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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agent education: Education - Two points of view - 08/20/07 08:39 PM
For those of you that have not seen my post: Recipe for Mortgage Fraud, you may want to have a look before continuing.
That post seems to have brought fears that others will use the information to defraud the public. The FACT is....the element out there that have the propensity to utilize these techniques.....already have the information or, … (16 comments)
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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: 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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agent education: Over 55 and downsizing? You may be paying too much property tax! - 06/23/07 03:47 PM
If you are over 55 and selling your existing home, you may be able to transfer your property tax basis from your old home to your new home.
This can be a great benefit if you have had your existing home for a long period of time. Lets say you purchased your … (0 comments)
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agent education: Lions and Tigers and Bears...Oh My! - 06/19/07 01:22 PM
So.....Now what Dorothy?
Feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel?Real Estate has gone bust?The agent next to you is busier than a one armed paper hanger?Maybe....just maybe, you have fallen victim to the bad news bears.
No, not the baseball team.....the team of folks out there that preach, … (7 comments)
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agent education: Want a listing today? A little luck is all it takes! - 06/18/07 02:09 PM
Get a Quality Listing Today............
I know that a lot of agents are staying away from listings and attempting to focus on buyers that can seem to be in short supply. Listings do create activity though. We all know it yet want to avoid the negative side of a listing that will … (8 comments)
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agent education: Are You Feeling Lucky Today? - 06/18/07 12:06 PM
What is luck?
I think it was Heny Ford who Said:
"Luck is when preparation meets opportunity"
I think just about everyone has had a "Lucky" agent in the office. Someone who always seems to have a deal working. Has jsut had another one close and another waiting in the wings. What is the … (4 comments)
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agent education: Short Sales - Buyer Representation - It's Our Duty - 06/18/07 11:45 AM
The Distressed Property Market Poses New Challenges for Agents Across America
Like it or not, It is inevitable that most agents will be involved in distressed property sales in the future. You could have avoided them in the past yet, will have to have the tools to work with a short sale, … (3 comments)
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