A Great Website to Pass Along to Your Clients (and Yourself!) - 06/27/08 08:27 AM
www.safemanuals.com
Ever needed that user's manual you had when you bought that new (fill in the blank), but you couldn't find it? It happens to most of us (except perhaps for accountants and other better organized people in the world than I am). Pretty frustrating to need that darn thing and … (5 comments)
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How I Picked up Another Client - 06/23/08 10:28 PM
I was hanging out at the office this past Saturday morning getting ready for a listing presentation and doing some quick market research when a young lady knocked on the door. I let her in and welcomed her. She asked if we had a notary available. Let's see...it's Saturday and I'm … (5 comments)
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McMansions - 06/23/08 08:51 AM
Here in Tulsa we have a battle going on between people with two different points of view. On the one side, you have the home owners in older and sometimes historical neighborhoods in Tulsa. On the other side, you have prospective new home owners who are looking for a place to build.
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The Growing Up Chart - 06/20/08 05:52 PM
Nobody ever told me, when I went in real estate, that I'd be going into a career that is so tightly tied to the emotional side of life.
If you think I'm wrong, just think back to that client you had who got upset over whatever it was. How about the … (3 comments)
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Why They Don't Build Basements In Oklahoma - 06/20/08 10:54 AM
I used to live up North. I understand how valuable and useful basement space is. However, here in Oklahoma, basements are NOT something you want to dig into. Instead of going down, we go UP with bonus rooms and second floors.
Check out these pics from an actual basement here in our … (1 comments)
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Cancer and Real Estate - 06/18/08 10:48 AM
This is an update on my mom who has cancer. Many of you ask from time to time how she is doing. I often don't respond to the questions because I can't. It's too emotionally taxing somedays.
The current update on my mother is...
She is about to complete treatment #6 … (3 comments)
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Do You Help FSBO Sellers? - 06/17/08 08:01 AM
I have a nice couple who I'm working with right now who are going to be my buyers as soon as they sell their home. They're selling their home as a For Sale By Owner because they don't have enough equity in it to list it with a realtor.
Last night … (13 comments)
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Good News for Oklahoma Foreclosure Rates - 06/16/08 08:32 AM
According to an article in the Sunday Tulsa World, the number of new Oklahoma foreclosures was 30% lower in May than in April. That's great news because anytime you're in a crisis, you start looking for the bottom. When you hit the bottom, you know you're on the way out of … (0 comments)
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No, You Can't Show My House at that time - 06/13/08 10:52 PM
"That showing time is too early for us. If you'll come at 12:30, that will work fine. Thank you!"
This was the message I got from a seller in our area tonight on my cell phone. I had called him earlier and had a left a message about showing his home tomorrow … (11 comments)
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Beware of Your Shower Curtain! - 06/13/08 07:49 AM
"Vinyl shower curtains sold at major retailers across the country emit toxic chemicals that have been linked to serious health problems, according to a report released Thursday by a national environmental organization."
This quote comes from a story in the LA times and is a feature on Google News this morning.
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Beautiful New Construction in Collinsville, OK - 06/11/08 07:42 AM
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Motivating Sellers - 06/10/08 08:36 AM
Every now and then, you get a seller who wants to "hold out" for a better offer, even if the difference between the current offer and the imaginary better offer is only a couple of thousand dollars. Here in our area, I find myself often dealing with sellers who are convinced … (5 comments)
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How to be Successful - 06/09/08 09:18 AM
I was browsing the Sunday Tulsa World this morning when I came across an article by Harvey Mackay. The title is, "Advice from my dad for Father's Day"
Mr. Mackay began his career selling envelopes. He asked his father how he could make twice as much money as his fellow sales … (2 comments)
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Ever Had Your Sign Covered Up by Someone Else's Sign??? - 06/08/08 08:33 AM
Most real estate professionals in our area are great people. We cooperate with one another, enjoy each other, compete with each other and strive to do excellent business for our clients.
However, you occasionally run across people who place their signs right in front of yours. Of course, the mowing service … (10 comments)
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Oklahoma ranks fifth in U.S. in 2007 growth - 06/06/08 09:46 AM
I opened the front page of our local newpaper this morning to find this story. Here's an excerpt.
By LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer 6/6/2008Last Modified: 6/6/2008 2:47 AM Oklahoma's real gross domestic product showed one of the highest percentage growths in the country last year, according to estimates released Thursday by … (1 comments)
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Would You Call This Person? - 06/05/08 08:59 PM
I saw this come over our fax the other day. I briefly read it and thought it was rather silly. Then I took a second look and thought, "Why in the world would anyone respond to a fax like this?
Have a look...
Notice that it is written to "Real … (9 comments)
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