My Back Patio is Making Real Progress- Call O' Gradys Landscape !!! - 07/27/07 12:44 AM
I would be remiss if I didnt give some free press to O'Gradys Landscape-They came recommended to my wife and I as reasonable in cost and always exceeding expectations of their customers for landscaping needs. They have been working around the house now for 4 weeks. I have grwon accustom to seeing them … (1 comments)
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Why Not park in Arlington Virginia; 'IPARK' at Keller Williams Arlington VA - 07/27/07 12:30 AM
Our new Keller Williams office is up and running. We have finally moved from our temporary space and landed at 2101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington Virginia 22201. Even though I did reserve office space, I decided Id rather use my new IPARK in lieu a parking spot in our building's parking garage. Im certain this method will end up saving me … (6 comments)
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King Street Blues in Arlington Virginia enjoyed by Keller Williams Agent Scott Montgomery - 07/27/07 12:20 AM
Monday Night I met my buddys out for our semi monthly dinner 'date'. There are 8 eight of us and at the end of each dinner someone volunteers to pick the next location. We are trying to hit a lot of restaurant in the area we normally wouldnt get to go … (0 comments)
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Savvy Customer or Waste of Time? - 07/25/07 10:19 AM
I got an email from a potential seller yesterday. I reveiwed the questionaire and decided this customer may be better served if I partner with a more seasoned agent from my office. When I approached that agent to see if they would be interested in working with me for this customer … (8 comments)
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Can Sellers Blame Real Estate Agents for Slow Moving Inventory? - 07/25/07 06:58 AM
I have USA today.com as my homepage on my computer ...this morning this home page article caught my eye. Specifically this paragraph, "Throughout the USA, home sales have fizzled as interest rates have risen and buyers who are jittery, cash-poor or hampered by shaky credit have been locked out. The U.S. supply of … (20 comments)
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Keller Williams Agent Scott Montgomery Couldnt ask for Better Press! - 07/23/07 02:21 PM
Today I received an email from a customer that was referring business my way. While I did not get the chance to represent her as she is closing on her condo in Balston next week (we met just a few days ago). She did confirm she will be recommending me to others … (3 comments)
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My Space Friends Already..www.myspace.com/kellerwilliamsarlington - 07/21/07 05:47 PM
Hey Everyone, In the spirit of networking I have signed up for a my space account. Check it out at www.myspace.com/kellerwilliamsarlington. To me its another venue for getting my name out there as well as meeting terrific people along the way.
I signed up a month ago and let it sit. … (5 comments)
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Reward for Referrals...Scott Montgomery Keller Williams Arlington Virginia - 07/19/07 07:24 PM
Earlier this week I got a call from a potential client looking to sell his property. He had it listed with another agent but was 'shopping' for a new agent because his listing was expiring in a few weeks and he had no interest in renewing with existing agent. We had … (7 comments)
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I Think We Have a Forum for My New Keller Williams Arlington Meet Up Group - 07/19/07 07:11 PM
You may have noticed the link under my picture on the Active Rain Home Page. It's a hyper link to my new Meet Up group. While at my lunch with Sellsius guys on 4th of July, Rudy recommended I consider the Meet UP format to create a network of people in my local area. I took … (2 comments)
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Northern Virginia Condo is Coming Soon; Keller Williams Realtor Scott Montgomery - 07/14/07 12:54 PM
I received word from my tenant that she will be moving in November and while it still a few months away it is amazing how quickly time goes by: I'm planting the seed a little early so that everyone knows, soon there will be an amazing 2 Bedroom 1 bath Fairfax model unit … (0 comments)
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Keller Williams Agent Scott Montgomery Uses Wireless MRIS Do You? - 07/14/07 12:28 PM
I have joined the tech committee for our Keller Williams Arlington Virginia office and I have started to work with a great group of people whose focus for the office will be technology. We will ensure folks have access to the latest and greatest in technology tools and while we have no plans … (10 comments)
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DO We Install Alarm Systems in Rental Properties? - 07/13/07 07:17 PM
I recently converted my home alarm systems from a popluar name brand to a new, not so known name brand system but I am getting great service and the hardware is totally meeting my expectations. My new system has a better touch pad and monitoring service. In agreeing to do the conversion from popular system to not … (1 comments)
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Follow up to Virginia's New Traffic Laws- Keller Williams Arlington Agent Scott Montgomery Speaks His Mind - 07/13/07 10:23 AM
While the new driving laws requiring higher fines and stiffer penalties does have my ear, I still find it fascinating how it seemed to go through legislation with little or no mainstream publicity. I don't spend all my time in political library's but I don't live in a hole either. I … (0 comments)
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Buyers are Qualifying for 4X's their Salary...Is this A Rule of Thumb or an Individual Scenario? - 07/12/07 08:52 PM
I have two buyers appointments tomorrow. I am actively looking for property's and it turns out that one of my first time buyers shared with me she has no savings and no cash in hand(beyond earnest money and closing costs) but a solid job at $50K per annum. She has worked out her financing approval … (5 comments)
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Priced Right or are us Agents Not Even Able to Keep Up with this Buyers Market? - 07/12/07 08:31 PM
Ive written a few Blog about Fairlington. http://www.fairlington.org/ It's an amazing neighborhood just outside our nations capitol-4 to 5 miles from The White House and if youre heading southwest it's another 2 miles past the Pentagon. There are over 5000 units within the neighborhood.
I often promote it as a must see for my first time home buyers … (5 comments)
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Sign of The Times or Coincidence? - 07/12/07 08:02 PM
While I write my blog entries tonight I think to myself what an interesting scenario to be basically repeatedly within the days of each other....I have to ask....
Are these stories the result of a buyer market effecting the reputation of Realtors?
Are buyer markets fed by incompetent Realtors?
How many Realtors fall victim … (0 comments)
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Am I Being Tested? Do I End up Behind the Sign on this one? - 07/12/07 07:52 PM
HOORAY!!!!! Today I got a referral. It ended up coming from a "potential" customer who interviewed me a few weeks back but there place sold itself before I could the listing. How nice they thought of me for their friend.... but here's the catch......
I got the call direct from the customer … (3 comments)
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How Close to the Sign Do You get Before Youre Considered..."Working Behind the Sign?" - 07/12/07 07:38 PM
I'm glad to report that everyday this week I have had consistent solid leads. I have 2 buyers and 2 interesting seller scenarios.. Let me explain the first selling scenario to see what you think.
First call I got Monday morning was a colleague within Keller Williams San Diego referring a customer to me … (9 comments)
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Keller Williams Agent living in Reston Virginia Boasts about North Point Shopping Center - 07/08/07 07:47 PM
Every day I am sure to visit The North Point Village Center situated in Reston Virginia. This village houses so many useful businesses that I couldnt help but blog about it. I get a daily drink from Starbucks, my Dog food from the resident pet store, my videos from Blockbuster Video and my … (0 comments)
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Jennifer the Loan Officer is Back... - 07/08/07 05:45 PM
....but this time I am more impressed.....This time her touch was more in keeping with what I suspect is the actual spirit of ActiveRain so I had to share this interesting conclusion-Jennifer and I may be life long friends after this. I'm so glad to have heard from her (she did actually follow … (0 comments)
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Jennifer the Loan Officer called......Is this Cool or Not? - 07/08/07 06:28 AM
Yesterday I was blogging away when the phone rang....I didn't recognize the number but in the real estate business you have to answer when you can. "Hello." I said. On the other end I hear, "I saw your posts on ActiveRainand I'm wondering if you need a loan? My name is Jennifer … (23 comments)
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Wescott Woods in North Reston, Virginia - 07/07/07 06:21 PM
There's a small little neighborhood in North Reston known as Wescott Woods. It boasts 64 houses and a great community of neighbors. The Vice President of the neighborhood association put together a website for neighbors, http://www.wescottwoods.org/. The website is now greatly apprecaited as the main tool for neighbors to communicate partys and events … (3 comments)
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Does a New Patio Really Command Immediate Equity Gains? - 07/07/07 01:07 PM
I have been grappling with what to do in my backyard now for the better part of five years. My wife and I have hired contractors to draw up plans, we have had numerous quotes for reconstruction and decking and additions but finally ...just last month...we think we got it. We are hoping for … (5 comments)
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BLOG TOUR visits Keller Williams Arlington, Virginia.....Thats a Wrap....(or in This Case a Burrito) - 07/07/07 12:44 PM
Knock Knock Knock ..Jennifer and I introduce ourselve to Rudy and Joe and begin our forum.....Jennifer's husband Dan was able to join as well since he is quite technology savvy and enjoys the subject of blogging. Rudy turns on the camara, Jennifer turns on her charm, Joe turns on his interview face and … (0 comments)
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BLOG TOUR visits Keller Williams Arlington Virginia, Continued - 07/07/07 12:19 PM
So we are finally meeting one of the blogger experts in the real estate industry and I for one can hardly contain myself. Im so thrilled over how blogging has worked to help generate leads for my business http://www.sellingnva.com/ that I can't wait to share my story with the http://blogtourusa.com/ guys!
Jennifer and I continue our … (0 comments)
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Blog Tour USA Visits Keller Williams Arlington Virginia Realtors, Scott Montgomery and Jennifer Klaussen - 07/07/07 12:04 PM
Tuesday July 3, 2007 the phone rings on the other end I hear.."Sellsius(http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com) is coming to town and we should go meet them..." Jennifer Kluassen a collegue of mine at Keller Williams Arlington and proud owner of http://www.klaussenrealestate.com/ and blogger at http://northernvirginiarealestate.wordpress.com/ further explains that http://blogtourusa.com/ is coming to DC on a one day stop for … (4 comments)
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Come By and Say Hello!!!! - 07/07/07 11:37 AM
Im doing an open house for another agent stationed out of my Keller Williams Arlington office. Im holding it open on Sunday 7/8/07 from 1-4PM.
I'd love to have visitors if you have some time to stop by and say hello....I also have to add ....THIS PLACE IS A GREAT DEAL … (2 comments)
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Hooray Hooray My IDX is fixed!!!! - 07/05/07 12:49 PM
So my property search engines on both my sites was either down or not functioning properly...several blogs written about this by other Keller Williams Rainers so I had to share my news! The Support@kw team (specifically Orlando and Andrew) have finally fixed my issue...You can actually search for properties using both … (3 comments)
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More on Google Adwords.... - 07/05/07 09:43 AM
So I wrote a few weeks back about my experience with Google Adwords and asked whether or not my readers agreed with my invesment- I have decided to give it a three month run and figure out at the end whether or not to delete and move on.
In the meantime you can … (11 comments)
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Are We Really Unemployed Everytime a Settlement Completes - 07/05/07 09:16 AM
I had a terrific Fourth of July and an amazing lunch with some pretty terrific people. I plan to blog extensively about it in the next few days.
In the meantime, there was a comment made at lunch yesterday that continues to ring in my head that I wanted to share. The … (3 comments)
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Blog and Farm or Just Blog? - 07/03/07 12:25 PM
We are all here for one reason- I think - I would assume it's to share ideas about real estate and make sure we get some publicity via the web along the way- I stumbled across an interesting article that starts to touch on a very interesting subject....The jury is still … (6 comments)
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Lots in the Pipe nothing at the settlement table- - 07/03/07 08:45 AM
This summer has been quite an interesting roller coaster ride....I had a guy call me to list his place and he managed to sell it himself the day before I got the listing signed...I had another listing request go south due to the customers inability to remember what she said from … (7 comments)
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Is Anybody Out There....Does the Holiday 'Trump' ActiveRain? - 07/03/07 08:03 AM
Speaking of 'Trump'....We all know 'The Donald' needs no introduction. Kiyosaki's success with Rich Dad Poor Dad has spawned a franchise of books, games and speaking engagements. He's also made a PBS special, usually trotted out when public television stations need help from viewers like you.
Impressive resumes yes but what … (4 comments)
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Ok back to Work- Your Credit Score Affects Everything - 07/03/07 07:40 AM
Your credit score can have a tremendous impact on your pocketbook, your future and also your general peace of mind. If your credit score is not great it can cost you tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of extra dollars in your lifetime in the form of excess interest, … (0 comments)
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Fireworks on the Mall- Have you been there? - 07/03/07 07:31 AM
My wife used to work at a telephone company once known as MCI- (some may recall the legal issues that were faced by Bernie Ebbers?)..That aside and before the incorporation of WorldCom with MCI, MCI did quite well for itself. they had Government contracts and offered excellent high speed services.
Long story … (1 comments)
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Washington DC Fireworks - 07/03/07 07:12 AM
Every July 4th Washington DC is host to the most spectacular fireworks shows you will find anywhere on the planet. Beginning at approximately 9:10 pm The National Mall erupts in a half-hour long extravaganza of color and sound. DCpages.com is offering the community a FREE map of Washington DC for the … (0 comments)
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Herndon Virginia presented by Keller Williams Realty - 07/02/07 08:53 PM
Once a rural dairy farm and quaint bedroom community, Herndon, VA has emerged as the high technology center of the Mid-Atlantic and holds the undisputed title of the internet capital of the world and home of many of the world's largest high technology firms. The powerful local economy makes Herndon and … (1 comments)
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NVAR has emailed me the latest on Interim Disclosure and Disclaimer Forms To Be Used As Of July 1,2007 - 07/02/07 02:27 PM
Interim Disclosure and Disclaimer Forms To Be Used As Of July 1
The Virginia General Assembly adopted a number of revisions to state laws related to property disclosure issues that took effect on July 1, 2007. One of the bills adopted (SB 1114) requires a revision to the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure … (0 comments)
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Virginia Traffic Laws ...Smart or Silly? THEY FINALLY GOT MY EAR! - 07/02/07 10:19 AM
I would be remise if I didn't share the latest laws effective July 1, 2007 for effected VIRGINIA STATE RESIDENCE who drive. I'm not sure how to take it yet but for people like me who have drabs and dribbles of tickets over the years they got my ear now!
Heres the … (10 comments)
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