Would you be in favor of self regulation? - 04/20/07 07:49 AM
Self regulation - cooperation within the industry in order to protect commission rates, control discount attempts to influence the real estate industry and keep "Zillow" like websites from confusing consumers...
Okay, that's my definition, but you get the point.
In our area most realtors do business at 6% commission, but not all play … (5 comments)
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When the Mortgage Company Drops the Ball - 04/19/07 08:30 AM
I'm supposed to have a closing this Friday...HOPEFULLY.
The problem? My client went with a mortgage broker company - someone with whom I am not familiar. Now I'm not saying clients can't choose who to do business with and I'm not saying mortgage brokers are bad or that clients always have to go with … (9 comments)
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Are You a Full Time Realtor? - 04/17/07 08:37 AM
Still being relatively new to this profession, it has been my observance so far that most Realtors in my area fall into one of the following categories:
1)Full Time Realtor
2)Full Time Realtor representing an independent builder (builder provides all the listings you ever need)
3)Full Time Realtor with side job to help make … (10 comments)
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The Tax Man Cometh - 04/16/07 08:32 AM
I was talking to another long time agent over the weekend while working on a contract together. She was telling me that she had just finished her taxes and was pretty upset over how much she had to pay.
I'm still fairly new to this industry, but I've been self-employed before so … (3 comments)
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What to do...What to do? - 04/08/07 05:25 PM
I got a call yesterday from a gentleman who is a friend of mine. He is the manager for the sales staff for one of the larger home building companies in our area.
He offered me a job.
I don't know all the particulars yet, but I have to admit that it is … (3 comments)
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One of the Best Places to Meet People - 04/06/07 11:12 AM
I don't know if you are religious or not, but if you are you should think about volunteering in your church, especially at the Welcome Center if your church has one.
Why? First of all, because the church is built on volunteers. They probably need your help. And volunteering is a good … (3 comments)
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HungryAgents.com - 04/04/07 09:44 PM
I was surfing the web the other day and I came across this web site. It's called Hungryagents.com and the basic idea is that we (Real Estate agents) bid for listings. You bid your commission amount. Sounded interesting and I wanted to know more so I signed up.
While signing up you … (2 comments)
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The Client Who Had to Sell Her House - 04/03/07 09:27 PM
Met yesterday with a nice lady who is at a point where she has to sell her house. The reason is because the family has lived a pretty high life style up till now. They borrowed and borrowed against their house until they were almost upside down in it. Add to … (2 comments)
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The Down and Dirty Side of the Real Estate Business - 04/02/07 09:28 PM
We got a "floor" call Friday from a woman who had seen one of our houses and wanted to take a closer look, so we set up an appointment for 4 p.m. that day.
I went out early in order to make sure everything was ready. While there I noticed that the … (7 comments)
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Great Lot for Building Your Dream Home! - 04/01/07 12:11 PM
Located in Rogers County (cheap taxes!)
Price: $29,900
All utilities available!
Quiet neighborhood. Country setting. Minutes from Owasso and Claremore, OK.
If you're looking for a great lot at a great price, then don't pass this one up. This lot is located 4-5 miles East of Owasso, OK and is ready for building! All utilities … (0 comments)
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