realtors: Why Use a Full Time Real Estate Agent? - 08/24/09 03:42 AM
I get calls from buyers whose real estate agent told them to call me to see one of my listings. Their agent can't make the appointment or show the property because they are at work (their real job).
If that buyer finds a property they like, their agent is not qualified … (105 comments)
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realtors: Are You Really a REALTOR®? - 07/15/09 05:31 AM
Toward the end of last year the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® brought in electronic lock boxes. The Sentrilock® boxes have brought in a much needed improvement over the old mechanical boxes. We can now monitor who and when they enter our listings. It also allows us to create dedicated 1-day codes … (68 comments)
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realtors: A Real Estate Alert - Buyers and Sellers Beware! - 03/12/09 10:56 AM
If you are looking to buy or sell a home you may want to ask a question of you real estate agent before making a decision on whether to work with them.
Do you do this full time? In other words is this their primary source of income?
In my county … (25 comments)
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realtors: Keeping Your Cool When Others Are Freaking Out - 12/02/08 03:15 PM
One thing that stands out about a real estate professional is their ability to keep their cool under pressure. The process of buying or selling real estate can be a very stressful process. Buyers are sellers in many cases are dealing with the most expensive thing in their life. … (74 comments)
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realtors: It is Hard to Tell Sellers All of the Truth - 08/22/08 04:30 PM
Scenarios:
You the REALTOR®, you walk into a potential listing and the home has a few (hundred) too many items in the house. What do you say to the seller?
The seller wants $75,000 more than the home is worth. Do you tell them the advice they got from their hairdresser … (72 comments)
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realtors: REALTORS® Point Out Red Flags, They Don’t Give All The Answers - 07/23/08 11:05 PM
As a REALTOR® my primary job is to protect my client's interest. It is not to practice law, give tax advice our give engineering opinions. I am licensed to sell homes; I am not a Lawyer, a CPA, a Contractor or an Engineer of any type. I can loose my license … (25 comments)
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realtors: The 2007 REALTORS® Conference and Expo - 10/31/07 06:27 PM
This year I am making the trip to the NAR National Convention in Las Vegas. This will be my first NAR convention. The conference runs from Nov. 13-17, 2007. It will be held in the Venetian Resort's The Sands Expo and Convention Center. Http://www.realtor.org/conference
I am looking forward to the trade show … (14 comments)
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realtors: August 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity for Ocean Pointe - 09/01/07 08:38 PM
Ocean Pointe a planned community in Ewa Beach, Hawaii (makes up part of tax map key 191).
Single Family homes: Average sales prices of single family homes are down a little from 2006. Sales volume is has seen a little bigger drop from 2006 levels. Inventory has come down a little more … (0 comments)
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realtors: July 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity for Ocean Pointe - 08/10/07 06:21 PM
Ocean Pointe a planned community in Ewa Beach, Hawaii (makes up part of tax map key 191).
Single Family homes: Although year to date average sales prices of single family homes arte down a little from 2006, we saw a little bit of a rebound in June and July. Sales volume is … (2 comments)
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realtors: Team Selling of Real Estate, the Team Includes the Seller - 06/30/07 03:43 PM
To be successful in selling a home it requires a team effort. There are many members of the team. I am not talking about the whether the Realtor is a solo agent or part of a sales team within their company, when I refer to the team in this post I … (23 comments)
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realtors: What is Your Definition of Professional Behavior for a Real Estate Agent? - 06/24/07 03:10 AM
In a few recent blog posts I have gotten a few responses challenging my ideas about professionalism.
Those who challenged my opinions in most cases are those who do not practice what I preach. I personally try to follow all of the items on the below list and firmly believe that even … (98 comments)
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realtors: There are No Short Cuts to Becoming a Real Estate Professional - 05/20/07 01:24 PM
I have run into many inexperienced people in our industry from all facets of the business. I see a common problem in an overwhelming percentage of them. Very few are prepared to do what it takes to learn their craft.
The fact is that most newbie's take short cuts. They are … (67 comments)
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realtors: Value vs. Price - 05/15/07 01:48 PM
I have always believed that there are two ways to go about selling a service. Sell the service or sell the price. There is a market for both.
I had a great mentor many years ago that taught me one lesson that I live by today. You can not win on … (34 comments)
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realtors: Buyers Need a Good Real Estate Agent More than Ever - 02/22/07 05:24 PM
In today's world of internet and technology some buyers think they are ready to go it on their own. To the contrary they need us more than ever.
Back in 1982 when I first went to real estate school to get a license:
The purchase contract (DROA) in Hawaii was 1 page long. … (7 comments)
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realtors: Your Price is TOO HIGH! - 02/16/07 06:39 PM
While showing property the other day to one of my clients we say two almost identical homes.
Both properties were in above average condition. Both had some nice upgrades to them. Both were built by the same developer and were in the same neighborhood within a planned community and were the same … (40 comments)
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realtors: Full Time Professionals vs. Part Time Hobbyist– Part 2 - 02/12/07 10:25 AM
I may have insulted a few folks with my previous blog: Full Time Professionals vs. Part Time Hobbyist or Limited Service Agents
For the benefit of those who were insulted we need to take a 2nd look at what I said and what they are doing. It is not a question of … (43 comments)
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realtors: Full Time Professionals vs. Part Time Hobbyist or Limited Service Agents - 02/08/07 03:46 AM
I read a blog that stated it is about professionalism and not whether you are full-time, part-time or a discount broker. I feel the need to speak my mind.
Let's talk about professionalism for a moment. Professionalism is the product of hard work, training and dedication.
If it is about professionalism, tell me … (28 comments)
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realtors: Oahu Had a Sales Surge in December, Will January be as Good? - 01/23/07 10:57 PM
December on Oahu had a sales surge. We are all anxiously awaiting the results from January to see if it is a trend. Experts have predicted the down turn in the market, but consumers may not be so convinced. With low interest rates and a reasonable selection of inventory, buyers are … (7 comments)
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realtors: You Are Fired! or Not? - Do You Use a Buyer's Representation Agreement? - 11/15/06 01:55 AM
This question is continuously debated. I have a few reasons why I have decided not to use them to this point:
If I get a bad client, I want the option of firing him.If a client is not wanting to work with me I don't want him.You can't make someone buy a … (19 comments)
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