central virginia: Referrals Are the Bottom Line. - 08/28/08 01:29 PM
It's been said that a cold lead is afraid of being taken advantage of, while a referral is afraid of being taken for granted. Referrals present a viable and lucrative revenue stream to real estate professionals. The key is to cultivate and communicate with your client base and other referral sources … (3 comments)
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central virginia: Spring Inspiration and Positive Views Outside My Home Office Window - 04/04/08 03:54 PM
Earlier this week I decided to hang out the humming bird feeders and fill up the bird feeders. The first week of April the "scouts" are out to find the feeding places.
I have "feeding stations" strategically planted around my house. One on the deck. One just outside the bay window in the kitchen … (20 comments)
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central virginia: Lynchburg- Area- Fun In Every Season - 03/26/08 01:32 PM
The natural contours of the land give Central Virginians recreational opportunities of which most communities can only dream. If you're not an outdoor lover yet, it's very likely you can be on the Blue Ridge Parkway hiking the trails or enjoying picnicking or camping by a mountain stream. Tow of the … (1 comments)
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central virginia: We're Glad You Are Here! - 03/25/08 02:37 PM
Welcome to Central Virginia! Whether you are a new resident, or considering moving or contemplating investing, we are glad you are here.
So relax and take a few minutes to learn about Central Virginia. You'll discover the many special aspects that make its residents proud to call it home.
Once of the … (0 comments)
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central virginia: A Beautiful Place To Call Home - 03/25/08 02:34 PM
When selecting a community there are so many things to consider; the educational system, religious heritage, health care, cultural and recreational governments and natural beauty. The people of Central Virginia are very fortunate.
Convenient, stable, family-oriented, scenic, religious - these are all adjectives that come quickly to mind when asked to describe … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Selling Real Estate - It is so easy a cave man can do it - 03/13/08 12:43 PM
A for sale by owner web site suggests by pricing your home lower than market you will be able to sell it faster than if you used an professional agent. And since you are not using an agent you are saving a ton of money.
It also said if you priced your … (10 comments)
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central virginia: What is in the air that I breathe? - 02/28/08 10:35 AM
Have you ever thought about what is really going on in your environment? In our busy lives we leave the smell of left-overs in our funky trash cans. These smells can linger for days. Even getting worse and worse as the days pass.
How about those smelly listings? There are so many … (4 comments)
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central virginia: Fun Things to do in Lynchburg! - 02/23/08 05:13 AM
In June, the James River Bateaux Festival brings a week of one of the East Coast's most unusual waterborne celebrations, centered on reproductions of 18th century shallow draft merchant boats. In their time each 60 foot craft could carry up to 20 tons of goods to Richmond and back much faster … (2 comments)
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central virginia: Booker T Washington National Monument - 02/21/08 03:09 PM
Early 1900s America's most influential and powerful black activist was born a slave on a small Virginia tobacco farm in 1856. Freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, the Washington family moved to West Virginia, where young Booker struggled to take advantage of a startling new opportunity: education. First he rose every day … (5 comments)
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central virginia: Holy Land USA - 02/21/08 02:37 PM
A curious mix of faith and farming on the property of retired supermarket owner Bob Johnson. Sheep graze and geese waddle among life-sized dioramas depicting scenes from the Bible using unmistakable imagery: the wise man's house stands firm on a rock, while the foolish man's house (built on sand) is a … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Campbell County Governing with Vision - 02/17/08 06:32 AM
The area we know as Central Virginia began with the Hat Creek settlement (present day Campbell County), which was established in the late 1720's. When the Lynch family members created their James River ferry service a quarter-century later. most of their customers were Campbell County farmers hauling hogsheads of tobacco for … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Mark your Calendars for Central Virginia! - 02/15/08 05:38 AM
Central Virginia is a 4-season destination where you can join in the fun or escape into the wilderness. Central Virginia is laid-back, year-round vacation destination with much to see and experience. Consider starting with the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are perched atop the region like a crown. You can view them … (4 comments)
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central virginia: Miller-Motte Technical College, Lynchburg, Virginia - 02/14/08 08:51 PM
Miller-Motte Technical College has helped to meet the employment needs of local businesses and industries since 1929. As Central Virginia has gradually shifted from a manufacturing dominated economy to one more focused on services, Miller-Motte's programs have adapted to meet the changing needs.
The college offers training in such areas as administrative … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Property Tax and the Homeowner - 02/14/08 07:21 AM
Shopping for a home can be a taxing process - especially for those who don't probe deeply enough to learn how much they'll owe in property taxes once they purchase.
Often misunderstood, taxes assessed on property valuations can vary widely throughout the country, depending on municipality, size and condition of the home … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Great American Main Street Award Given to Lynch's Landing! - 02/11/08 12:48 PM
Lynch's Landing is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the development and revitalization of Lynchburg's Historic Downtown and Riverfront. Since 2001, Lynch's Landing volunteers have contributed over 45,000 hours of service to projects for the redevelopment of downtown.
Volunteers contribute their time at one of the 25 events held annually downtown, or … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Tips for Packing Like a Pro - 02/11/08 05:15 AM
Tips for Packing Like a Pro
1. Develop a master "to do" list so you will not forget something critical.
2. Sort and get rid of things you no longer want or need. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity or recycle.
3. Do not throw out everything. If you inclination is just to … (7 comments)
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central virginia: Peddling Chairs Paid Off Handsomely - 02/10/08 03:41 PM
Elias Schewel was a deeply religious man, but also a practical one.
When he first came to Lynchburg he had no intention of going into the furniture business. He came to be a rabbi, to teach the young, hold services and kill animals in the kosher manner.
Unfortunately Lynchburg's tiny Jewish community could … (3 comments)
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central virginia: Percival's Island Surprises! - 02/10/08 03:07 PM
Visitors are often amazed at the peace and serenity that descends upon hikers as they enter the Percival's Island Natural Area located off of Concord Turnpike. This wonderful portion of the James River Heritage Trail provides access to an island in the James River; a powerful reminder of the role of … (2 comments)
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central virginia: The Coaching Philosophy of Real Estate - 02/10/08 01:17 PM
The old-fashioned approach in real estate was based on selling, not coaching. The foundation of this approach was trying to get your clients to do what it was that suited your agenda. As long as they signed on the dotted line all will be well.
In contrast, the Coaching Philosophy is about … (0 comments)
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central virginia: Establish a True Value-Added Benefit - 02/10/08 12:30 PM
I think as a REALTOR we sometimes think as the commission amount is helping us. But I think of it as also benefiting the seller. I call it a marketing fee, because that is what I am going to use it for. Professionals who receive commissions are hired to sell something, … (8 comments)
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