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Help Get Our Broker Out Of Jail!!!

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:49:42 -0500

HELP GET OUR BROKER OUT OF JAIL!!!

She has been arrested and will serve her time at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Dearborn/Dearborn Heights Lock-up.

She's going behind bars for "GOOD"
SO PLEASE HELP BAIL HER OUT !

Your donation is her key to freedom! Be proud of the fact that together we're providing help and hope to kids and adults served by MDA in our community.

Thanks for making a difference!

Every Dollar Counts.

Please Help US - Help the Children!!!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND DONATE

Ford Historical Home For Sale!

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:06:00 -0500

22712 Nona Street, Dearborn

Features:

4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

1586 Square Feet

50 x 125 Lot Size

Patio and Deck

Sprinkler System

Partly Finished Basement

2 Car Garage

Listed at Only $194,500
This is a gorgeous Model A Ford Historical Home. Library with built-in bookcases. Origional hardwood floors on main level, two natural fireplaces, 1st floor office with adjacent full bath thats handicap accessible.(Could be fourth bedroom). Sunroom off upstairs bedroom, doorwall leading to beautiful two level deck, park like landscaped yard, private patio and basement with full bath.
The subdivision was the idea of Henry Ford who learned that many of his employees at the Henry Ford and Son Tractor plant, located near present day Michigan Avenue and Oakwood, were commuting from rented homes in Detroit. At the time, the Detroit United Railway street-car was crowded and took an hour to reach Dearborn. Ford suggested a group of homes be built near the plant.

To find out more about this property Click Here!

Online Seller Advantage

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:36:16 -0600

Two Great Names...One Powerful Strategy

Online Seller Advantage (OSA) brings together the collective brand strength, marketing clout and technological capabilities of Prudential Real Estate and Yahoo! to empower home sellers like never before.

Only Online Seller Advantage subscriber listings are marketed as "Featured Properties" through Yahoo and Yahoo Real Estate.

Only Online Seller Advantage subscribers can promote their listings with the unique Yahoo sign rider and Web ID.

Online Seller Advantage properties can be highlighted by distinctive Yahoo sign riders, with exclusive Web IDs. Through the Yahoo home page or Yahoo Real Estate, Web IDs connect potential home buyers directly to complete listing details about featured properties such as yours. Which means buyers can find your property sooner without sorting through numerous search results and competitive listings.

Only Online Seller Advantage subscribers can deliver to their sellers daily or weekly email updates of online activity on their listings. These emails include timely reports of all MLS activity near the seller's property.

PLUS, you can also receive daily email updates of online activity on your properties which include timely reports of all Multiple Listing Service (MLS) activity near your property. Ask your sales professional about Prudential's exclusive Online Seller Advantage.

Only Online Seller Advantage gives sellers the edge they need to stand out in the crowd.

Did you know...

The Internet is the 1st stop for 82% of homebuyers and that number has skyrocketed from the 41% in 2001!

It's true! More homebuyers start their searches online! We've taken this information and Yahoo reaches more than 62% of ALL Internet users drawing 95 MILLION unique visitors each month including 7 MILLION real-estate-related searchers, we are able to provide you, the Seller, with the best resource in real estate: The Power of Prudential combined with the Power of Yahoo!

For more information call 313-278-8000 or visit us at www.pruselectre.com.

Relocation

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:32:07 -0600

In assessing the needs of our corporate clients, we have established a team of 10 Relocation Specialists. Our specialists represent each of the company's market areas and must complete an indepth certification program.

Each agent on our relocation team, has made a committment to the needs of our corporate clients, transferees, and their families.

Getting started is easy. Call our Relocation Center at 734-981-5700 and we will find the best relocation specialist to fit your needs.

Seller/ Departure Services

- Home Marketing Assistance
- OSA (Online Seller Advantage)
- Property will be advertised on 17 websites
- Postcards Sent to Surrounding Area
- E-cards
- Community Presentation Folders

Buyer / Destination Services

- Buyer/ Renter Services
- Area Tours
- Relocation Package
- Buyer Agency / Contract Negotiation
- Cost of Living Comparison
- Settling in Services

Corporate Inventory / Resale Services

- Initial Inspection of Vacated Properties
- Initial Property Status Report
  - Suggested Repairs and Improvements
  - Complete Photo Package
- Obtain Competive Bids on all work needed
  - Supervise Work to Completion
  - Complete Photo Package
- Repairs, Utilities and Routine Maintenance Billed to Prudential Select Real Estate

Rental Assistance

- Full Service Rental Office
- Temporary Housing Services

Lowest Gas Prices in Town

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:43:42 -0500

This is pretty nifty. Just enter your zip code in the site below, and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gas in your zip code. It's updated every evening.

http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx

Be a good neighbor and pass this along

10 Reasons Why Websites Are a Must

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:57:45 -0500

1. 84% of All Home Buyers Used the Internet in Their Property Searches Last Year. That's a number that's hard to ignore. If you're not aggressively promoting your agency online, chances are you're missing a substantial part of your potential market. Remember, a website can attract clients and business from areas you couldn't reach otherwise, so promote your agency online.

2. See Reason Number 1! All kidding aside, your potential clients are busy people. Like many of us, they barely have time to get through their own daily routines, so you probably shouldn't hold your breath waiting for them to stop by your office to browse. Why not reach them in the comfort and convenience of their own homes utilizing the medium that they prefer - the Internet.

3. Think Global, Act Local. Let's face it. Times have changed. You no longer have to be a multinational conglomerate to look like one. With your own website, folks can reach you from around the block or from around the world. That means you stand a greater chance of capitalizing on relocations and out-of-state moves while continuing to show the people of your immediate area how well you know your community and how you can meet their specific, local real estate needs.

4. Always On...Always Connected. Like a 24 x 7, ubiquitous sales team that never sleeps, a professional website will keep your agency's door open continuously, 365 days a year, at a most attractive cost. Answer questions, provide listings and promote your agency, non-stop. When website visitors complete your online "contact form, have the form programmed so you receive an automatic alert on your PDA device or cell phone so you never miss an opportunity. With an online presence, you'll secure more contacts and more potential closes.

5. A Picture is worth a Thousand Words. So is a map of your community, a calendar of events or a list of open house schedules, for that matter. With your own agency website, you can continuously communicate relevant information to buyers, sellers and contacts without ever saying a word. Use your e-mail to launch marketing campaigns or send new listings to your customers who have registered through your site. It's an extremely cost-effective and efficient way to build your prospect list and stay in constant contact with your clients.

6. Giving is a Beautiful (and Smart) Thing to Do. In today's market, it's the little things that add up and are often the difference in getting the deal closed. Promote a greater "value-add" by using your website to communicate the little things that tell a prospect you have their interests at heart. Like mortgage and property tax rates, school information, home staging tips for sellers, home inspection recommendations, moving companies, local attractions and events. You'll quickly realize the more you give, the more you get back.

7. Save a Tree...Save a Buck...Make Green Your Favorite Color. Stop wasting trees and money on marketing and printing expenses. Instead of communicating via flyers, postcards and other mailings, use your always-on website to provide limitless information to your audience electronically. Relay up-to-date listings information, promote your brand, or launch new products and services without touching another sheet of paper. Whether you call it "going green," "eco-friendly," or just plain smart, you'll increase your visibility and efficiency while decreasing your operating costs. That's a formula that will make your competition "green" with envy.

8. A Place Your Agency Can Call Home. By choosing a website solution with an integrated Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system and domain-based e-mail, your agency will have everything it needs to succeed in one centralized place you can call home. A few clicks will display listings, contacts, leads, notes, calendar, history and opportunities... from anywhere you have online access. With a fully integrated website and hard-working home page, you'll be able to stay on top of your business and ahead of your competition.

9. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...Your website is a reflection of your agency. It promotes who you are, what you stand for and reinforces the legitimacy and credibility of your agency. Use it to competitively posture and differentiate your agency within the marketplace. People look for and expect legitimate businesses to be online. Don't ignore them by not having your own agency website, domain name and e-mail address. Your reputation could be at stake.

10. Say Hello to Automated Listings...Say Good Bye to Your Scissors and Glue Stick. With your own website, you can now update and modify listings in a snap. With no more photocopying, faxing, printing, cutting, pasting or mailing. And, without duplicating effort or wasting precious time which could be better utilized servicing clients. You can update data from the office, from your home, or on the road, in a completely automated manner. When you have your own website - you're in control not your scissors.

And if you forget any of the top ten reasons just remember - if you don't have a website, you're losing clients to agencies that do.

No Longer a Luxury - 10 Reasons Why Websites Are a Must

Prudential Select (Prudential Select Real Estate) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:55:48 -0500

Commentary by Bill Jones

RISMEDIA, April 30, 2008-As a real estate professional, you're well aware that first impressions count, especially in today's volatile marketplace. The way you present yourself, your agency and your business is critical to making positive and memorable impression with your client base. However, many professionals still ignore one very important and vital link that connects them with their existing and future clients - their website. With so much research being conducted on the Internet today, here are 10 reasons why having a website is no longer a luxury but a necessity for every realty organization striving to stay competitive:

And if you forget any of the top ten reasons just remember - if you don't have a website, you're losing clients to agencies that do.