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fsbo: REALTORS vs FSBOs in the Spotlight... Again - 07/26/07 04:06 PM
Well, it's standard practice these days for the media to use us (REALTORS) as the whipping posts. They use us for ratings because we're the hot topic, right? I just stumbled across this video of an recent or upcoming ABC story and thought I'd share it with my cronies here at AR.
I always tense up a little bit when I see one of these. Oh, here we go again, I think. Another bashing of our industry and our professionalism, and how we're all crooks, and all we do is drive around in our Lexuses and stick signs in yards and get paid tens of … (9 comments)
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fsbo: How do you view Open Houses? - Part II - 01/17/07 06:20 PM
After my post yesterday, How do you view Open Houses?, I saw a lot of varying opinions on the usefulness of what I consider a staple in our industry, Open Houses. With each market being different from the next, it's clear that the measurable benefits of an OH vary. However, for an agent, the benefits are far more than just the possibility of selling THAT house. It's rare, in my experience, that the perfect buyer for that home will walk in off the street, but the opportunity to reach other buyers (who may also have a home to list) is outstanding … (30 comments)
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fsbo: How do you view Open Houses? - 01/16/07 05:22 PM
I was reading Mario Trejo Romero's blog this morning, "Are Open Houses Still Worth It?" and found myself evaluating my own "motives," if you will, for holding Open Houses. It sparked my curiosity on how others on ActiveRain use Open Houses or if you do at all. I know that every market is different and mine is very conducive to this approach.
Personally, I see several benefits of using Open Houses as a regular practice:
First, it helps to show the sellers value, validating that we are using every tool available to market their home to the masses. Our goal is to expose our listings … (48 comments)
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fsbo: Low-Cost Way to Spruce Up Your Home - 01/16/07 11:21 AM
Make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips:
Trim bushes so they don't block windows and decrease interior lightBuy a new doormatPut a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porchPut new doorknobs on your doorsPut a fresh coating on your drivewayEdge the grass around walks and treesKeep your garden tools out of siteBe sure kids put away their toysBuy a new mailboxUpgrade the outside lightingUse warm, incandescent light bulbs for a homey feelPolish or replace your house numbersClean your guttersPut out potpourri or burn scented candlesBuy new pillows for the … (1 comments)
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fsbo: Who is and who isn't going the extra mile? - 01/15/07 04:18 PM
A common discussion these days amongst Realtors and consumers alike is full-service vs. limited-service brokerages. There's no shortage of such discussions here on Active Rain either. I recently read an article in Realtor Magazine and on their website, stating some interesting stats on this subject and thought I'd share them.
According to a 2006 NAR survey, 83 percent of sellers use full-service brokerages and 9 percent use limited-service brokerages. The remaining are selling FSBO. The article went on to say that 71 percent of sellers were "very satisfied" with their full-service experience and another 24 percent were "somewhat satisfied." The limited-service … (3 comments)
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Ryan Hukill - Edmond Realtor®
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