mls: A Realtors first year updated. Best day ever.
- 09/17/08 09:19 AM
What a day. A listing that was 56 Days on the Market now has an accepted offer. It took 8 counter offers to come to terms that were acceptable to both sides. Showed a home to a young couple and they put an offer in, which we are still waiting on the relocation company to resond too. And I listed their present home. At a great deal so that it will sell quickly. As a rookie Realtor, this was a very full day but it sure makes you feel great. My web site now has all the office list posted. Please … (0 comments)
mls: 8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
- 09/02/08 06:05 AM
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here's why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.
1. Navigate a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.
2. Information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide local community information on … (0 comments)
mls: HOW TO USE YOUR HOME MARKETING BOOK
- 08/31/08 04:06 AM
1. Create a HOME MARKETING BOOK, even if you do not currently have a listing. Use an expired listing, another agent's listing or your own home. You must have a sample to show prospective sellers during the presentation. 2. Every listing you take, with few exceptions, should have a HOME MARKETING BOOK. 3. Use a high quality binder, with a color photograph of the exterior of the home on the front. The more obvious the quality, the less likely it will disappear from the listed home. 4. Once completed, the HOME MARKETING BOOK should be placed in a conspicuous place within … (0 comments)
mls: Open House Safety Tips
- 08/26/08 05:04 AM
An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing these guidelines.
Call the local police department and ask them to have a squad care drive by during your open-house hours. Check your cell phone's strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial. Carry an extra, fully charged cell phone battery. Determine several "escape" routes that you can use in case of an emergency. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape. Turn … (2 comments)
mls: 5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
- 08/26/08 05:01 AM
To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property. Abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good fortune enter through the front door. It's also the first impression buyers have of how well the sellers have taken care of the rest of the property. Make sure the area around the front door is swept clean, free of cobwebs … (2 comments)
mls: 9 Easy Ways to Create Curb Appeal
- 08/24/08 01:47 AM
"Curb appeal" is a generic real estate term used to describe the attractiveness of a home as seen from the street. Various studies show that professional landscaping can increase the value of your home by up to 15%. Having a well designed and landscaped front yard, that accents your home, is a desirable virtue for everyone. Unlike backyard landscaping, with the front yard you have to consider home access, parking, safety and invitation. Accenting walkways and driveways with flower beds and borders will, in most cases, instantly create an impressive and inviting appeal for potential buyers. Creating a welcoming landscape doesn't … (2 comments)
mls: One question to ask EVERYBODY that will double your business
- 08/12/08 03:58 PM
How many times do agents ask for the magic flier or the perfect marketing piece? What if you could have the perfect question? This question may not be perfect but I think it comes pretty close. Here is the question. "What would it take for me to be your agent when you buy or sell real estate". Easy to ask and yet never asked. You don't want to assume because you know what that means. What if you called all the people you knew and asked "When you buy or sell real estate or refer an agent, what will it take … (6 comments)
What a day. A listing that was 56 Days on the Market now has an accepted offer. It took 8 counter offers to come to terms that were acceptable to both sides.
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