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rhode island real estate: The Internet vs a Professional Realtor? - 07/07/10 01:29 PM
This post was inspired by a post by Richard Weisser here. My comment was getting way too long, so here it is. The question was about Brokerages phasing out due to the Internet.
I worry more about HGTV than the Internet! The Internet is my best friend. I have made more contacts, advertised homes more successfully and have even had a client find a home to look at that I missed!
Realtors do not simply find homes! That is the easy (and may I say "fun") part.
I have not lowered my commission rate and really do not plan … (13 comments)
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rhode island real estate: HOW TO BUY A HOME IN A BUYERS' MARKET - 01/10/09 07:00 PM
By this time, everyone that has anything to do with Real Estate should have heard that this is a Buyers Market.
What exactly is a Buyers' Market?
What it is supposed to be is a time when: *Homes are priced well
*Loans are at low interest rates
*People are prepared to buy.
When all of the above criteria have been met, then it can be called a Buyers' Market.
Let's take a look at today's Real Estate Climate and decide whether or not it is a Buyer's market right now.
As everyone knows, Real Estate is Local. This means that while … (29 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Sharing Live Video from your Phone, What's next? - 09/19/08 09:01 AM
For all you techies out there.
I am not a techie but I do know a good concept when I see one. And new concepts excite me. I am always on the lookout for the next great internet happening. Some are useful and some are, well just plain dumb. I always try to look at them as "How can I use this technology in my Real Estate business"?
On Twitter, if you like, you can send a "live" photo from your phone. Maybe some of you already know about this.
Even better on QIK you can send a … (22 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Lil Warwick Neck General Store - 02/28/08 04:57 PM
If you live in the Warwick Neck Area, you may have already heard of or been into the Lil Warwick Neck Store.
Located on Warwick Neck Avenue, just before the turn off to the boat yards, it has reopened in the past year as a neighborhood deli with cozy little tables and chairs to sit and eat.
You can pick up your staples, like milk, bread and water. (Every New Englanders snowstorm package). Or, you can grab a quick bite to eat.
They have homemade dinners and lunches, a small deli counter, soda, candy, etc.
This little store has the ambiance … (0 comments)
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rhode island real estate: A Simple Holiday Wish - 12/23/07 12:40 PM
The next few weeks are very busy for most of us and I wanted to take this moment to wish all my Clients, friends, family and fellow bloggers a Peaceful Holiday Season and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.
I would also like to give a heartfelt thanks to the Newbie Group Moderators for their unfailing humor and thoughtfulness. I am so grateful to be able to count on them to keep the group fairly clean and informative. This group has morphed into the size of Active Rain when I first joined! There was no way I would have been able to … (32 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Where do you Rank in Sales? - 12/02/07 09:07 AM
I read an article in the Providence Journal yesterday regarding MLS agents in Rhode Island and the measurement of their sales. A side is considered each end of a transaction, ie, Listing side and buying side. If you listed and sold the same property you have two sides.
This article breaks down by percentages how many sides are completed by each agent. The article was mostly referring to the difference between new agents (this year) and more experienced agents, however it gives a good synopis of probability of sales.
•36.24 percent had no sides
•38.51 percent had 1 to 4 sides
•16.4 percent had … (27 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Chelo's on the Bay .... One of my favorite Restaurants - 11/13/07 02:23 PM
Chelos by the Bay is the place that we all go when we want to either have a great, inexpensive meal by the bay, or sit and have a few cocktails by the bay. On a Friday or Saturday night in the summer one can be seated outside and listen to some great entertainers while watching the boats coming in and out. Or you can dance or just sit on the sidelines soaking up the atmosphere.
The parking lot at Chelos by the Bay is adjacent to Basset's Boat and down the road is Brewers Harbor, all located on Masthead Drive in … (16 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Rent to Own in Warwick Rhode Island - 11/11/07 07:01 AM
Buyers, this is your opportunity to buy a brand new home. This home has been totaly rebuilt from the bottom up!
Central Air, new heating system, laundry area, fenced double lot, hardwoods and wall to wall. There are 2 good sized bedrooms. Close to Narragansett Bay. Ready to move right in. Affordably priced at $198,900.
Seller will consider Lease with an Option. Base rent is $1000 per month. First and last months rent and credit check.
Home is located in the heart of Conimicut. Click here for a Virtual Tour of lthis property.
Don't let this pass you by.
Conctact Karen Hurst, Broker Associate, ABR … (16 comments)
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rhode island real estate: AN UNDIAGNOSED INTROVERT!!!!! - 04/29/07 12:11 AM
Today I happened onto Jennifer Allans' post about Celebrating the Introvert within that was announcing her new group at Active Rain.
I had seen the title in my meanderings in the past few days here at AR, but it wasn't one I thought would be something I was interested in. It wasn't until I noticed the post as I was going through the Real Estate Rookie Group (as I try to do once a week) and decided to check it out to make sure it was on topic to the group.
The connection I felt was incredible! This was me, finally, a complete description. … (37 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Rhode Island Real Estate buyers! Get ready now! - 03/23/07 07:08 PM
Spring is here and as most people know, a lot of homes are going on the market. Homes "look" better in the spring and its more fun to shop for a home when there's no snow on the ground. If you are looking for a home, I would advise you to get started now. You need to get yourself approved for a mortgage, find out how much you can afford and get looking. If you want to work with a Realtor, start looking for one you feel comfortable with, who will take the time to find out what you want and … (12 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Home Ownership and the Single Woman - 01/02/07 06:21 PM
I just recently read a very thought provoking article in More Magazine regarding home ownership and Single Women. It included a statistic from the NAR that Single women represented 21% of all buyers in 2005 and they bought at twice the rate of Single men! 21%! Thats a lot of Single Woman Homeowners!
The writer of the article, Lisa Scwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly Critic, tells us all the reasons why she was unable to make the move to homeownership. Some of her reasons, while sounding comical are also very valid. And some I added myself.
Who needs the aggravation … (16 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Warwick, Rhode Island .......Market Report.... October thru November 2006 - 11/24/06 08:06 PM
Active Listings 982
New Listings 183
Sold Listings 95
Expired Listings 48
Off Market 100
Pending 197
Average List Price $271,289.
Average Sale Price $261,312
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rhode island real estate: Oakland Beach Warwick Rhode Island a beachfront community - 11/03/06 09:46 PM
Photo credit to http://www.rigreenways.com/
Oakland Beach Warwick Rhode Island
This is the first in a series that I promised to do on all the little villages in Warwick, Rhode Island
I am going to start with Oakland Beach.
First, Oakland Beach has one of the lowest elevations in Rhode Island.
Because of this, it was almost wiped out completely during the hurricane of "38.
Oakland Beach used to be a great amusement park up until then.
40-50 years ago, Oakland Beach was the place to go for a summer vacation.
People from Providence and surrounding areas would rent homes there and enjoy the beaches … (12 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Rhode Island Realtor's promise to you...............! - 11/03/06 08:22 PM
What do I want people to know about me?
They already know I am a Realtor in Rhode Island.
They know I am very familiar with the small neighborhoods,in Warwick, and especially coastal neighborhoods in Rhode Island.
They may or may not know I occasionally deal in REO property.
They may or may not know I am currently working on my ABR designation and acquiring my Broker's license.
But what I really want potential customers to know about me is that I am unique.
No matter what they are looking for, I will find a way to get it. I will research and call and … (6 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Different Markets for different buyers..... - 10/31/06 08:11 PM
The past two weeks I had two different buyers who were in a lower income category looking for a home. One was an owner occupied multifamily and the other was a single family residential.
I have been seeing homes sitting on the market for months, expiring and getting relisted by new agents. These homes were in the $250 and up category.
The homes below this number are not sitting on the market, they are selling like wildfire. This market has created some type of juxtaposition. Where last year the $250 and up were flying, the exact opposite has now happened.
My multifamily guy did … (17 comments)
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rhode island real estate: Warwick, Rhode Island..... a Big City in a little State! - 10/23/06 07:53 PM
City of Warwick, Rhode Island
Why would you want to come to the city of Warwick, Rhode Island? Well for one, it's my hometown! Two, it has a lot of waterfront property. Three, it has a lot of great history.
Here is a little history. Warwick was founded in 1642, and we are the "sister" city of Warwick, England. Rhode Island became the 13th state in 1790. Rhode Island was prominent in the King Phillip War. But you can find all the history you want on Warwick here Warwick Rhode Island. You can read about local lore at Quahog.com
Warwick is comprised of approximately 18 … (7 comments)
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