Difficult Buyers - 03/30/08 09:19 AM
Recently, I represented the seller of a property.  I showed the property and to my surprise, the potential buyer wanted to make an offer. I explained to both the seller and the buyer that this would be a dual agency situation, and they were both in agreement with this.  I reminded them that I would be only the messenger and could not give advise.  They still agreed that this was fine.
We finally came to an agreement...The seller was not happy, but it was her decision. 
The repair request became another issue of negotiation as it usually does, however, the buyer was … (2 comments)

Customer Frustration over impersonalization of Lenders - 03/13/08 07:30 PM
It is a shame that we have lenders who will lend money to homeowners but refuse to give them a consistent contact person when they are having difficulties.
Recently, I had a client who was behind on her mortgage payments.  She wanted to get help and work with the Mortgage Company to make sure she did not get in more trouble.
She attempted over and over to talk to someone.  Each time they required more information and when she had to call back she could not speak to the same person.  Therefore, she had to start over and over and over.  She … (0 comments)

Fabulous Custom Brick Home in Concord - 03/13/08 07:21 PM

1200 Rustic Lane, Concord, NC,   $314,900
You won't want to miss out on this fabulous home in Concord.  Located just off of Hwy 73, only minutes from I-85, this home features a large wrap around front porch,, 2 car garage, hardwood floors throughout, exposed beams, large finished basement with stone wall.  Three bedrooms with the master on the main floor.  Fabulous kitchen includes Italian tile countertops, custom made cabinets and unique lighting.  The back yard features a prvacy fence/wall and greenhouse and a two story workshop /storage building.
This home has unique brickwork which sets it apart from the rest, custom made insulation, and … (0 comments)

NETWORKING GROUPS DO WORK - 03/13/08 07:24 AM
OK, SOMEONE TWISTED MY ARM TO JOIN OR ATLEAST, VISIT A NETWORKING GROUP FOR WOMEN TO PROMOTE WOMEN IN BUSINESS.  I DID NOT WANT TO GO BUT FINALLY DID.
AT THE END OF THE VERY FIRST MEETING, WHICH BY THE WAY LASTED ABOUT 1.5 HOURS..... I HAD A LISTING... GO FIGURE.. THE COST OF THE SIGN UP WAS JUST MORE THAN COVERED BY THE FIRST LISING.  THAT WAS GREAT LUCK.
I HAVE ATTENDED ONE OTHER EVENT. IT WAS OK, BUT I LEFT EARLY.... I DID MEET SOME VERY NICE WOMEN AND HOPEFULLY, I WILL GAIN SOME REFERRALS THROUGH THESE MEETINGS... 
THEY ARE EXPENSIVE, … (5 comments)

NETWORKING GROUPS DO WORK - 03/13/08 07:24 AM
OK, SOMEONE TWISTED MY ARM TO JOIN OR ATLEAST, VISIT A NETWORKING GROUP FOR WOMEN TO PROMOTE WOMEN IN BUSINESS.  I DID NOT WANT TO GO BUT FINALLY DID.
AT THE END OF THE VERY FIRST MEETING, WHICH BY THE WAY LASTED ABOUT 1.5 HOURS..... I HAD A LISTING... GO FIGURE.. THE COST OF THE SIGN UP WAS JUST MORE THAN COVERED BY THE FIRST LISING.  THAT WAS GREAT LUCK.
I HAVE ATTENDED ONE OTHER EVENT. IT WAS OK, BUT I LEFT EARLY.... I DID MEET SOME VERY NICE WOMEN AND HOPEFULLY, I WILL GAIN SOME REFERRALS THROUGH THESE MEETINGS... 
THEY ARE EXPENSIVE, … (1 comments)

ANOTHER TESTIMONY TO BRANDING YOUR CAR - 03/09/08 09:05 AM
I RECENTLY CONTACTED A POTENTIAL CLIENT ABOUT LISTING THEIR HOME.  AS WE DISCUSSED THEIR HOME, I ASKED IF IF COULD CALL BACK IN A WEEK TO CHECK ON THEM. 
THE NEXT WEEK, I INFACT DID CALL TO SEE HOW THEIR ATTEMPT TO SELL THEIR HOME ON THEIR OWN WAS GOING.  THE POTENTIAL CLIENT, WHO HAD NEVER SEEN OR MET ME ASKED ME IF I DROVE A RED VAN.  I DO.... HE THEN PROCEDED TO TELL ME THAT HE HAD STARTED A NEW PART TIME JOB AS SECURITY AT A CHURCH IN DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE, (I LIVE IN CONCORD AND SO DOES HE).  … (1 comments)

ANOTHER TESTIMONY TO BRANDING YOUR CAR - 03/09/08 09:05 AM
I RECENTLY CONTACTED A POTENTIAL CLIENT ABOUT LISTING THEIR HOME.  AS WE DISCUSSED THEIR HOME, I ASKED IF IF COULD CALL BACK IN A WEEK TO CHECK ON THEM. 
THE NEXT WEEK, I INFACT DID CALL TO SEE HOW THEIR ATTEMPT TO SELL THEIR HOME ON THEIR OWN WAS GOING.  THE POTENTIAL CLIENT, WHO HAD NEVER SEEN OR MET ME ASKED ME IF I DROVE A RED VAN.  I DO.... HE THEN PROCEDED TO TELL ME THAT HE HAD STARTED A NEW PART TIME JOB AS SECURITY AT A CHURCH IN DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE, (I LIVE IN CONCORD AND SO DOES HE).  … (1 comments)

HOME SAFETY - 03/08/08 01:29 PM
THOSE OF US IN CABARRUS COUNTY AND NORTHERN MECKLENBURG COUNTY ARE STUNNED AT THE RISE IN RESIDENTIAL FORCED ENTRY BREAK INS.  IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CLIMATE OF CRIME IS CHANGING AND WE NEED TO BE READY AND ARMED WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION SO THAT WE WILL CONTINUE TO FEEL SAFE IN OUR OWN HOMES.
IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ATTACKS ON RESIDENTIAL HOMES RECENTLY THAT ARE RATHER DISTURBING.
THE FIRST METHOD IS THE RING AND KICK: 
THIS METHOD IS SCARY BECAUSE IT REALLY SETS YOU UP EITHER WAY.  THE PERSON SCOPING OUT YOUR HOME KNOCKS OR RINGS THE … (3 comments)

HOME SAFETY - 03/08/08 01:28 PM
THOSE OF US IN CABARRUS COUNTY AND NORTHERN MECKLENBURG COUNTY ARE STUNNED AT THE RISE IN RESIDENTIAL FORCED ENTRY BREAK INS.  IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CLIMATE OF CRIME IS CHANGING AND WE NEED TO BE READY AND ARMED WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION SO THAT WE WILL CONTINUE TO FEEL SAFE IN OUR OWN HOMES.
IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ATTACKS ON RESIDENTIAL HOMES RECENTLY THAT ARE RATHER DISTURBING.
THE FIRST METHOD IS THE RING AND KICK: 
THIS METHOD IS SCARY BECAUSE IT REALLY SETS YOU UP EITHER WAY.  THE PERSON SCOPING OUT YOUR HOME KNOCKS OR RINGS THE … (0 comments)

HOME SAFETY - 03/08/08 01:28 PM
THOSE OF US IN CABARRUS COUNTY AND NORTHERN MECKLENBURG COUNTY ARE STUNNED AT THE RISE IN RESIDENTIAL FORCED ENTRY BREAK INS.  IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CLIMATE OF CRIME IS CHANGING AND WE NEED TO BE READY AND ARMED WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION SO THAT WE WILL CONTINUE TO FEEL SAFE IN OUR OWN HOMES.
IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ATTACKS ON RESIDENTIAL HOMES RECENTLY THAT ARE RATHER DISTURBING.
THE FIRST METHOD IS THE RING AND KICK: 
THIS METHOD IS SCARY BECAUSE IT REALLY SETS YOU UP EITHER WAY.  THE PERSON SCOPING OUT YOUR HOME KNOCKS OR RINGS THE … (0 comments)