Sharetha Holman's Blog

In a Rush to Sell Your Current Home for Cheaper Place? Not so Fast!

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:46:46 -0700

Some homeowners seem to be quite anxious to sell their existing home in order to purchase a "cheaper" property. While this may appear to be a good idea on the surface, the truth might actually be surprising: unless a homeowner is making a major change and moving into a significantly different price range, chances are, that new property may not be as cheap as it seems...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5423152/in_a_rush_to_sell_your_current_home.html?cat=3

Creative Ways Real Estate Agents Can Generate Income (Besides Commissions!)

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:33:48 -0700

Let's face it-in today's housing market, the income for real estate agents has decreased tremendously compared to levels in 2006 and the first half of 2007. Everyone is looking to supplement their income, whether it is through obtaining a second job or trying to increase their presence in the local market. For agents who aren't market leaders or "top producers" in their area, however, making sufficient money in today's market can be quite difficult.

There's good news-with all the knowledge agents have obtained in real estate, there are a few other methods of generating income...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5411714/creative_ways_real_estate_agents_can.html?cat=3

Would anyone pay another Realtor to blog for you?

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:20:39 -0700

For those Realtors who are super busy (actually working with clients and selling houses), and may not have time to actually blog or improve their web presence, would you pay for someone to blog for your website? Or be willing to purchase relevant articles to use on your website?

Thoughts?

5 Tips for Writing an Effective Real Estate Marketing Flyer

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:50 -0800

A real estate marketing flyer may be one of the most inexpensive, most effective selling tools available to agents today. They can be used to convey the necessary information to a broad range of potential buyers, and the flyer can be in either printed or electronic form (if you have email addresses for your intended audience. Another option is to use the flyer as a marketing tool on your website). In order to create an effective real estate marketing flyer, here are a few tips...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2746333/5_tips_for_writing_an_effective_real.html?cat=3

Ways to Establish a Better Relationship with Your Realtor

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:14:31 -0800

Let's be honest. Whether you are buying or selling a home, there can be times when the working relationship between the client and the Realtor can be a bit-strained. To ensure you have the best experience possible, here are a few ways to establish a great relationship.

For the complete article, follow the link below:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2722849/ways_to_establish_a_better_relationship.html?cat=54

Upcoming Changes to FHA-Backed Loans Could Move Buyers Off the Fence

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:34:19 -0800

If the extension of the home buyer tax credit doesn't motivate more buyers to make a home purchase this year, maybe the thought of it costing more to finance a home in the future is what will force buyers to make the move.

That seems to be one of the few positive things that could come out of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) increasing its borrower fees and putting tighter restrictions on its qualifications.

The FHA announced its proposal to tighten lending requirements for home buyers and charge higher fees to protect itself, the general taxpayer, as well as the overall economy from rising mortgage defaults.

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2622109/upcoming_changes_to_fhabacked_loans.html?cat=3

Home Buyers: How Much Money Is Really Needed to Purchase a Home?

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:58:55 -0800

When it comes to purchasing a home, the overall process and hefty outflow of cash can be stressful to even the most experienced home buyers. For the novice or first-time home buyer, it may be difficult to understand exactly how much is needed to purchase real property. Although it is possible to obtain assistance with some of these costs, it is best to get an understanding of the real costs to owning a home so buyers can shop for the best deal, negotiate contracts, or save their own money appropriately...

For the complete article, please refer to the link below:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2517387/home_buyers_how_much_money_is_really.html?cat=3

Sell Your Home This Holiday Season!

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:03:52 -0800

Many studies show that real estate sales tend to slow down in the fall and winter months, sometimes because potential homebuyers are preoccupied with family and the holidays or, in regions where the temperatures get significantly colder in the fall and winter months, people just don't want to take the time to visit houses in the cold, snowy weather. Sales then tend to pick back up when the weather is warmer and sunnier, which is usually in the spring.

But these trends do not mean that homeowners can't successfully sell their homes in the fall and winter months. If you are thinking about selling your home or if your home is currently on the market, you should do everything possible to make your home stand out in this market, this holiday season...

For the complete article, please refer to the link below:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2419996/sell_your_home_this_holiday_season.html?cat=54

7 Reasons Realtors Should Blog

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:48:22 -0800

Let's face it. In today's world, the majority of consumers find their ideal products, services, and service providers by way of the World Wide Web. And now, more than ever, real estate professionals need to find a way to distinguish themselves from the thousands of other agents in the area.

Blogging is fast becoming one of the most successful ways to quickly communicate information to web audiences. As a successful real estate broker, existing and prospective clients want to know that their real estate professional is aware of the most innovative and modern techniques used to help them buy or sell their homes...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2416164/7_reasons_realtors_should_blog.html?cat=54

Real Estate Website Zillow to Begin Charging Agents for Listings

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:42:52 -0800

A couple of big changes are underway at Zillow.com. Zillow is an online real estate site where home buyers can search for homes for sale, find home prices, see home values, view recently sold homes, and check mortgage rates. This information is free to home buyers. The company had provided the resources where sellers were able to post their properties for sale on the website for free. Today, however, that all changed...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2500109/real_estate_website_zillow_to_begin.html?cat=54

5 Home Maintenance Items You Don't Want to Overlook

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:13:55 -0700

If you own your home, you know there are endless tasks to complete and ongoing repairs to make in order to keep your home in tip-top shape. While the maintenance can be overwhelming to some, here are five items that, if overlooked, can cost you big bucks in the future...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1755574/5_home_maintenance_items_you_dont_want.html?cat=6.

Are Real Estate Agents Becoming Obsolete? (The answer: No...)

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:23:09 -0800

In the past, real estate agents were looked to for most property information--information that was not readily available to sellers and buyers, such as what homes were currently on the market for sale, the price at which homes were sold for, and the time it took to sell those homes. In addition, real estate agents were virtually the only way prospective buyers could see a home for sale.

With the increasing capabilities of technology-the power and popularity of social websites such as YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, and real estate websites such as Zillow and Trulia-many sellers wonder if they can sell their own homes without the help of a real estate professional...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1239425/are_real_estate_agents_becoming_obsolete.html?cat=54

Cool and Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Your Real Estate Clients

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:26:49 -0800

One of the practices as a successful real estate agent is keeping in touch with past clients and staying visible to future clients. Frequent communication throughout the year with customers is essential to further building those relationships.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, sending a thoughtful gift is a great way to let past, current, and future clients know that you are still in the game--and that they are your valued customers. This small gesture is also a fantastic way to further build your personal brand and to continue marketing yourself. It may be difficult to think of inexpensive gifts to set you apart from your competition, however, there are plenty of options...

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1213016/cool_and_inexpensive_holiday_gifts.html?cat=54

What You Need to Know and Do Before Purchasing Your First Home

Sharetha Holman (CENTURY 21 Murphy & Rudolph) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:03:28 -0800

For a number of reasons, now is one of the best times for long-time renters to make the transition to the role of homeowner. Why is the time so great? Well, for starters, home prices have retreated to the point of affordability for those who could not have afforded the same houses just two years ago, when the market was at its peak. Add that to the fact that there are an abundance of homes for sale in a market where there are few qualified buyers, and you have the recipe for great possibilities for first-time homebuyers. However, prior to making the commitment to being a homeowner, there are some general things to know-and do-to help make your home-buying process a success.

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