BofA Short Sales...And So I Finally Asked, "WHY ARE YOU SO BAD AT THIS"? - 10/23/09 03:36 PM
And So I asked for ALL OF US WITH SHORT SALES...Why Are You Guys So Hard To Deal With?
On my weekly update call to BofA to go over my Short Sales in process, I found myself zoning out...1-they could not find the authorization, 2 -it took forever for people to figure out who I was, 3-I had to tell them where everything was, 4-it felt like more of an update from me going over the last 40 calls with this useless person.....THEN I FINALLY SAID IT...
"I Deal with Tons of Banks & Servicing Centers on Short Sales...
Why Are … (13 comments)

Event: Taste Of The Panthers, Tonight, October 19th - 10/19/09 10:36 AM
 
Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium

 
You are invited to share a memorable evening of gourmet food, fine wine and great entertainment at the Taste of the Panthers, presented by Harris Teeter, Kraft Foods, Motorola and Martin Codax. The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium.
Panthers' fans and food connoisseurs will savor delicacies from the region's top chefs, representing the best restaurants in the Carolinas. Current and former Panthers players will be on hand to mingle with those … (0 comments)

Don't Take An Overpriced Listing - 10/19/09 10:05 AM
 Will You Overprice The Listing Today Just To Get It?

In this market, taking an overpriced listing is usually a step for disaster...most times you are dealing with someone unreasonable about the market, their equity, and what they want to see as a return for their investment...More and more lately I see great agents taking awful listings...True...this means I have not been asked to list these properties but unless you want to be realistic with me, their is no use for our proposed partnership anyhow....
UNREALISTIC SELLERS=
Waste of Money
+....of Energy
+....of Time
=$$$000.00
 
It is hard saying … (6 comments)

Agree? Desperate Times Bring Out Desperate Sellers - 10/16/09 03:52 PM
Just what you love to be involved with, sticky situations...
Just an afternoon venting...have a Seller/Investor, home is for sale, offer comes in and does not work out past inspections(which you know most investor/sellers don't want to fix anything)...so Release of Contract and Earnest Money gets sent over...WON'T SIGN IT...Come On... 
Really???, you are gonna hold these poor people's earnest money hostage 'cause you never wanted to get repairs done correctly in the first place?
No leg to stand on, they have legitimate outs but yet, this is the 3rd day I am discussing this with him...
You almost feel ashamed … (5 comments)

Come On...If You're Rentin' It, Stop Sellin' It - 10/15/09 10:56 AM
 FOR RENT, FOR SALE, FOR DESPERATE...
"Because nothing is more annoying than when your buyer sees the property, wants it for their primary and then...RENTER'S WON'T MOVE & BUYER CAN'T HAVE IT"
How many times do we see that in the market lately?
 

 
Tenant Occupied
Do Not Disturb Tenant
Tenant Does Not Know Home is For Sale
View Home Only After Offer to Purchase
Tenant Has Just Signed 2 Year Lease (Last Month) 
While these are normal terms for usually investment properties, it has become the norm on ALOT of  regular listings....If there is 1 point of advice I … (6 comments)

Will the $8,000 First (New) Home Buyer Tax Credit in the 2009 Stimulus Package be Extended into 2010 and Increased to $15,000? - 10/14/09 02:10 PM
Many of us are wondering if the $8000 new home buyer credit (detailed below) expiring on December 1st will be extended to all home buyers, and potentially increased to $15,000. This is particularly the case if they are considering a purchase in the next few months because they must go through the whole home buying process and close before the end date. Further the stabilization of the housing market due to the 2008 credit and unprecedented success of the extended cash for clunkers program has shown that stimulus payments that directly help consumers seem to have the most impact. This means that … (4 comments)

$8K Homebuyer Credit Extended 12 Months For Military & Service* - 10/14/09 02:02 PM
The House of Representatives voted 416 to 0 to pass the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 which extends the current $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit for another 12 months for members of the military, Foreign Service, and intelligence corp who served at least three months of qualified overseas duty in 2009. The program is set to expire on November 30th, 2009 for everyone else and the justification for the extension makes sense. If you've been serving abroad for our country, it makes it very difficult for you to look for a house and take advantage of the … (1 comments)

Would You Let Me Tell You Where To Spend Your Marketing Dollars...Back Off! - 10/13/09 09:24 AM
 
What If Someone Told You Where You Had To Spend Marketing Dollars?

We all look for a special niche in this business because we all work for ourselves. At my company the other day, they want all of us to start paying $20 extra a month to my office for Realtor.com enhanced....while this may be a great marketing tool, I have always been happy enough with the standard Realtor.com exposure that I get for free from my other marketing sites and I don't want to encur this extra cost thought up from some agents who aren't happy paying that individual … (14 comments)

Agents:Most Updated Short Sale/Loss Mitigation Numbers - 10/09/09 09:03 AM
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
I would really like to get a database for Fax numbers as well...we all know how those can change at the blink of an eye...Thanks again for the requests and emails! Glad I could help! Now...Let's Close'Em!

Loss Mitigation Contact Information
ABN Amro Mortgage Loss Mitigation:Customer Service: 800-793-8900Web: http://www.mortgage.com
Aurora Loan Services Loss Mitigation:Customer Service: 800-550-0508Claims Department: 800-723-6578E-mail: ccnmail@alservices.comWeb: https://www.alservices.com
Bank of America:Loss Mitigation: 800-846-2222 or 716-635-2000Authorization Fax: 716-635-7265Short Sale Package Fax: 716-635-7255
Bank of New York Loss Mitigation:Phone: 212-495-1784Fax: 212-415-2035
Cendant Loss Mitigation:Phone: 800-750-2518Fax: 856-917-8334
Chase Hone Finance Loss Mitigation:Phone: 800-848-9136 (Mortgage)Phone: 800-836-5656 (Home Equity)Phone: … (6 comments)

Short Sales, Bank of America Style - 10/07/09 11:06 AM
It is not even noon here, but if I had a shot of brandy in front of me...make it tequilla...they would both be gone...
WHAT YOU SAY!
 She must have just done her update on her pending Short Sale Offers with Bank Of America. 
After 4 calls of mishandling, hanging up and forever being put on hold...the 5th call was a charm...UNTIL THEY COULD NOT FIND MY 3RD PARTY AUTH. DATED 4-12-2009
As I started to throw a Mini Trantrum, she decided to help me...I MEAN I WAS CALLING FOR A FOLLOW UP, WHO IS MY SELLER'S NEGOTIATOR, HAS THE BPO BEEN … (5 comments)

Agents: What's The Point of This Listing? - 10/06/09 07:33 AM
Would You Take This Listing? 
 

I have been going back and forth on this seller who wants me to list his home...THE CATCH?
He is 6 months down, he has 2 mortgages, he lives cross country, this is not his primary...all those things, I CAN HANDLE BECAUSE I LIKE A GOOD CHALLENGE ...BUT IT GETS WORSE...
He just put renters in the property with help of a Property Management firm last month, Renters won't call me back, foreclosure papers say it forecloses next month... As much as I am up for a challenge, I think about my personal record of Short … (94 comments)

Agents Have You Seen This? Wachovia Short Sale Form, 5 Day Approvals, 32 Day Closings? - 10/05/09 02:40 PM
Just like the Lockness Monster & Dracula...I have only heard about this Form's Existence....Has Anyone Used It or Seen It????
...And, How Long Before Wells Starts Using It? Let Me Know Short Sale Agents Out There... 

See Article Below...

Wachovia Short Sale Streamlined 32 Day To Close Program
Check this out...Wachovia is setting the benchmark for the Short Sale process...the days of 30, 60, 90 days waiting for a short sale approval are over.
"Wachovia Short Sale"...as it's branded...was rolled out in Northern California and has been a huge success. Wachovia is partnering with Real Estate Agents to expedite … (6 comments)

Dear Seller; Think Long & Hard Before You Reject That 1st Offer - 10/05/09 10:51 AM


9x's out of 10, Your First Offer Will Be Your Best Offer...
And In This Market, That First Offer May Be All You Ever Get!!


A tough market it is...if you are one of the lucky few who are trying to sell your home and not behind on a mortgage, Congrats... Now: Listen In, Listen Up...Hear What Most Of Us In The Business Are Trying To Tell You...
If you are in the market of buying  a home you know you have the pick of the litter with what is on the market in most locations … (6 comments)

From Your Realtor:Importance of The Home Inspections - 10/02/09 11:33 AM


The home inspection A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. It is the equivalent of a physical examination from your doctor, and will allow you to get a true understanding of what problems could potentially arise if you were to buy the home. When problems or symptoms of problems are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation or remedies.
A satisfactory home inspection is a major component of purchasing a home. The buyer selects a licensed home inspector and pays for the inspection. The home … (3 comments)

FROM YOUR REALTOR:GREAT GRAPES WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL SAT. 10-3 - 10/02/09 11:20 AM

HEY COME SAY HI TO US AT THE ROUND PEAK WINERY STAND, SAY YOU SAW IT HERE!


October 3, 2009
Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Tickets: $20 at The Door
Detail: Bring your friends and family and picnic blankets to Symphony Park and enjoy a day on the lawn listening to some of your favorite tunes while you enjoy tasting hundreds of your favorite wines from North Carolina. Or maybe you enjoy great food and the gourmet lifestyle...then you'll really enjoy strolling the exhibits or taking in one of the wine and food seminars. It all awaits you at … (2 comments)

Agents: Are Your Short Sale Showings Slowing Down For You? - 10/01/09 12:50 PM
 Showings On Your Short sale Listings...
 
It seems that when I have looked at my listings and other Short Sale listings $300k and under, I am seeing a trend of slowing down in the showings...my thought is, 1st Time Homebuyer Incentive ending on November 30th...most agents will tell their buyers that Short Sales take too much time... 4-12+ weeks to complete that I feel like these are the last ones shown lately. I am told all my clients that with the Proposed Extension will come the showings back to full swing but I am wondering...Anyone Else Feeling This?
 
I … (10 comments)

From Your Realtor: Crusin Catawba, Grand Re-Opening, Cornelius, 10-2-2009 - 10/01/09 12:40 PM
 
NO MORE CONES FOR CORNELIUS

 
 
Come celebrate the Grand Reopening of Catawba Avenue!!
This is an all day, free event sponsored by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the removal of the orange barrels and opening of Catawba Avenue.  Attendees will be given "passports" which will have to be stamped by every participating business in order to qualify for the prizes.
Schedule:
10:00 AM - Ribbon Cutting at Magnolia Estates Drive and Catawba Ave.
10:30 AM - Complimentary Breakfast at K&W Cafeteria
10:45 AM -  Presentation of Game Plan/Maps and Passports to all attendees
10:45 - … (0 comments)

From Your Realtor:Daveste Vineyards, Thursdays Music On The Porch 5-8pm - 10/01/09 12:10 PM
 Daveste Vineyards, Thursdays Music On The Porch 5-8pm

 
Thirsty Thursday - Music by John Hall October 1, 2009, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Live entertainment by John Hall (folk and soft rock). Available for purchase:  Wine, soda, bottled water, and limited quantities of snack plates prepared by Pellegrino's Trattoria. Sidewalk Café Catering will be grilling delicious brats, kielbasa and Carolina hot dogs (Cash Only). <!-- <li>Available for purchase:  Wine, soda, bottled water, and limited quantities of snack plates prepared by Pellegrino's Trattoria.  Call to inquire.</li> --> Free munchies. Rain or shine. About Daveste Vineyards

Daveste' Vineyards is proud to be the first winery in Iredell County, … (3 comments)