Why Isn't My Property Selling? - 10/30/06 05:57 PM
Why Isn’t My Property Selling?
Well, this is not going to be an award winning blog, but there are only three answers to the question.
1) The agent/broker is not marketing the property. – Please people, plant the sign and pray is not a good marketing program !
2) The property is overpriced.
3) … (2 comments)
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Little Bit o' Branding Makes Good... - 10/25/06 08:30 PM
Today I spent 8 hours in a seminar on foreclosure properties. There were about 100 people in the class.
Distressed properties are my target market. Auction or general brokerage, it does not matter.
Everywhere I go, I am wearing a “Gryphon” shirt or hat. Today was no different.
As I entered the room, … (6 comments)
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How Do You Spell Success - 10/25/06 07:29 PM
I was looking through some old files this evening and I ran across an old paper asking me about success and failure. I remember writing it. The answers are just as true and complete today as they ever were......
There have been many accomplishments as well as many failures in my life.
Thinking … (18 comments)
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Are You Hungry? - 10/24/06 04:57 PM
When was the last time you worried about a meal? I mean seriously worried?
This has nothing to do with real estate, but a lot to do with giving to the local community.
Here is some food fot thought........
About a year ago I met one of the most remarkable people I have ever … (5 comments)
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Simple Marketing Program - 10/19/06 06:44 AM
There have been a lot of questions posted on AR lately concerning how to market a listing, how to market your services, direct mail, yellow pages ads, etc.
Over the past 10 years, I have tried many things, but the old school approaches seem to still work the best. We do substitute email for … (37 comments)
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Great Morning at the Auction - 10/14/06 11:32 AM
We had a wonderful auction this morning. The property had been advertised as available for auction with pre-auction offers considered. During this time, there were 2 offers tendered. One at $225,000 with 5% seller contribution, gas line warranty, home warranty and 5 days inspection clause. The second offer was about the … (3 comments)
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Sheriff Sale - 10/13/06 05:38 AM
Can you buy at the Sheriff Sale and make a lot of money? Yes and no.
If you want to do this there are a couple of things that you need to know. This list in by no means complete, but it is a good start.
· Usually, the bidding starts at 2/3 … (5 comments)
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I'd Rather Be Lucky Than Good ? - 10/11/06 06:53 AM
I heard this last night and it got me thinking. I'd rather be both! But what if you could only have one? I guess I would rather be lucky or is it good??
You roll a 7 at the craps table = lucky, but knowing how to bet = good. Can you … (3 comments)
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Auction Industry Growth - Realtor Participation Helping - 10/10/06 11:01 AM
Auction industry continues to grow in a declining residential real estate market The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) reports continued growth for the auction industry with a 5.9 percent third quarter increase as compared to the same point in 2005, translating into $254.4 billion total revenue projected for 2006.
The largest increase … (3 comments)
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Laptop = Lifeline. Loss = Expense - 10/08/06 10:00 AM
On Thursday evening my car was broken into in a parking lot in a suburban neighborhood. The thief took my briefcase and suit coat, among other things. He got my laptop as part of the deal.
Since I move around so much, my laptop has been configured so I can do almost anything … (16 comments)
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Weekday Open Houses - 10/04/06 09:16 PM
Just did my first weekday, evening, open house. What a success !
There were over 20 groups through. Only 2 of them were neighbors.
Marketing was email, business newspaper and local paper + custom auction sign with info on opens and auction date.
New experience and a good one.
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sample non-circumvent agreement - 10/03/06 08:51 PM
This is not all encompassing and does not protect commissions however is an example of something that you can use in certain situations. It can be easily modified to protect commission is you choose.
Gryphon Asset Advisors, LLC. (“GRYPHON”) has identified a potential opportunity to purchase certain parcels or residential real estate in … (0 comments)
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Builder Spec Home Auctions - 10/03/06 05:42 PM
About two months ago we conducted a successful auction for a local builder. The property sold right where I told him it was going to and I feel real good about that. So is he and his banker.
Since then, I have talked with probably about 10 builders in town who have … (4 comments)
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Free Help - 10/03/06 11:44 AM
Well here is where the rubber meets the road!
Quite a few people have contacted me about helping them find an auctioneer in their area. Many are asking for advice on auctions or explanation of terms, etc.
I am not interested in making ANY MONEY AT ALL for referring people to an honorable … (2 comments)
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Auction Terms & Vocabulary - 10/02/06 03:34 PM
This might be a little long to read through in total, but if you are or had been wondering what something meant as it is related to an auction, the answer may be in here.
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Absentee BidA procedure that allows a bidder to participate in the bidding process without … (7 comments)
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Auction Sale Revenue on the Increase - 10/01/06 09:44 AM
Below is an excerpt from a press release from the National Auctioneers Association. It references an industry trend study that NAA conducts every year. This is from 2005. 2006 numbers are not in yet.
According to the NAA’s study, auctioneers found opportunities in real estate. Gross revenue from residential real estate auctions … (2 comments)
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