Sole Proprietorship vrs Incorporated - 08/31/07 01:25 PM
I was curious how many agents, that is Brokers, that are incorporated or not. The not, is using their SSN which is being a sole proprietorship.
Do you know the benefits of being Incorporated? Did you know there are tax advantages to being Incorporated verses using you SSN?
If you know that their are tax advantages to being Incorporated and you still are not Incorporated then why?
Is change just that, to much. What about the tax advantages? You think it is a hassle. Then why do you talk to your clients and tell them that it is better to be owning your own than … (6 comments)

Foreclosure in Raleigh, NC Area - 08/30/07 02:05 PM
This is another foreclosure in the Raleigh NC area.
… (2 comments)

Basement Homes in the Southeast - 08/30/07 01:21 PM
Moving from the north or mid west to Raleigh, North Carolina area. Used to a basement? Now you are on the hunt for a basement in the Raleigh Market? You have a tall order to find one.
But, if you come across a basement, you probably will find that it is small. It does not go the whole distance of the home like you are use to in the north and mid west states.
Use to poured concrete walls. Well, in the south here we maninly use Superior Walls, which is a prefab wall that has insulation in it. Like the next picture.
And your … (0 comments)

HUD Homes for sale - 08/29/07 01:45 PM
 
Located in Stowecroft Subdivision in Raleigh NC. Great location. Close to shopping at Triangle Town Mall, North Mall and Crabtree Mall. Next to the I-440 and I-540 with just minutes from the Airport.
The home is build on a slab in 2002. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with 2372 square foot living space. It has a 2 car garage. Has a screened in back porch. It also has a recreation room. HOA dues are a yes it does have them.
Financing you can use FHA.
… (2 comments)

Updated Picture of who? YOU - 08/29/07 01:22 PM
I am a firm believer that you should keep an updated picture of yourself on everything that your name attaches to.
I remember getting my first picture. A friend, photographer of mine took over 80 pictures from. It was so hard to choose from with that many. I do not suggest that many. But one day the hair was not going correctly. The next day the skin tone was not turning out right. The next time was way to many background changes. And believe it or not the list still goes on.
My best picture has a yellow back ground but I did … (7 comments)

Recognition for Duke - 08/28/07 04:49 PM
Yes, we have more recognition in the area.
Called, "First Woman to Lead Med School". Duke University is at the top 10 medical schools and they have a woman at the helm. She was hired this recent Monday. She was an instructor at Harvard since 1991 and now will join Duke University Oct. 1st, 2007. It is Nancy C. Andrews and she will be the only woman in the Top 10 Hospitals via a survey.
How times change and we change with them. I am excited to see this new opportunity for your area.
 
… (0 comments)

Getting rid of that bad odor. - 08/28/07 01:24 PM
It was taught to me years ago on how to remove an odor.
No, it was not taught to me by my Mom. It was taught to be by, none other than, my Dad on how to remove the odor out of whatever.
My Dad has worked on cars all of my life. He would repair them mechanically and clean them up for resale. Well, if he ran across one that was sitting for a while or someone just trashed the inside and there was a foul odor. You guessed it. He would put a bounce sheet in the car and instead … (2 comments)

Breakfast nooks - 08/27/07 01:45 PM
In your breakfast nooks.
Ok I have a question? The Breakfast Nooks. What is the preferred on furniture? Bar stool level or sitting down like formal dining room level?
I prefer the bar stool height, because all you need to do is just slide into position and you are ready to eat. There is no sitting down then trying to stand up after that great feast you just had.
I like the level of bar stool because you can also stand and eat if you are on the go.
Ok you might think about the little ones, well let me tell you they love to … (2 comments)

Mom knows best - 08/27/07 01:33 PM
Mom knows best.
I always wondered how Mom got the eyes in the back of her head. She never stops moving and she was once there to get those eyes.
Well, Mom still has not stopped moving. With the internet she will be able to research the best buys for the family be searching what is out there. She can go on forums and learn about what she is next about to purchase before she does. She is all around prepared for the best purchase price that money can buy. She will be well educated for these purchases because she has been … (2 comments)

Raleigh Foreclosure - 08/27/07 10:43 AM

Raleigh Foreclosure
106 Allenbrook Drive
Youngsvile NC 27596
In Franklin County
Priced at $128,000
3 Bed / 2 Bath  
1415 Square Foot 
Built 1997
Has an escrow amount of $3300.
For more information on all of your Raleigh Real Estate including Foreclosure in and the surrounding areas, Contact Susan Trombley with Re/Max in the Country via;
Cell phone number 919-395-2868 or email Susan@susantrombley.com
… (0 comments)

Buying Furniture - 08/23/07 07:39 PM
Has anyone notice the price difference in purchasing furniture. I was always told that it has a 400 % mark up in price. Well, when in the stores I have noticed the price and then I go home a google the model number. WOW to my eyes I see huge differences in the price. And I am talking about including shipping and delivery added into the google search ones.
OK, how do they do it? Where is the furniture coming from and how many hands does it touch to make that price that price.
Ok, now here is another good part of … (0 comments)

What Wisdom do you have to offer today. - 08/23/07 06:45 PM
The question of the day was What Wisdom do you have to offer today. I was out and about talking to friends today. I was asking a question about the Wisdom of the day.
I really was not looking for a complayted answer. But when I stumped my friend I was amazed. Normally he is on his toes. But today he walked away thinking about it. I waited about 10 minutes and I asked the question again. I got a really unique answer that I did not expect from him either. It goes like this
          Stop by the store and buy … (3 comments)

Local Blueberries - 08/23/07 06:40 PM
I just heard some very bad news. North Carolina is taking a hit on the heat. Not like some states that are having a flooding problems. We are experiencing the almost no rain.
I was listening to the news this afternoon and our blueberry corp will be taking a hit. I love Blueberries on my ceral in the morning along with Strawberries and I am sure that they will have the same situation. We are looking at getting government help with our corps. It is the same with those who have to much rain.
To me, this is a no win … (0 comments)

Handyman Magizine - 08/22/07 12:47 PM
I am currently looking for the Handyman Magizine that has all of the goodies inside for you new clients and old clients.
I have been told it gives the how to do's better that maybe Tim the tool man. Just kidding.
But, I have been told that it is very handy and has great gift savings in it.
So If anyone runs across it please comment for me.
Now I have found it under some companies for a $$$. So I was wondering if there is another program out there that $$$ is not involved.
… (0 comments)

Xerox Printing with a MacBook - 08/22/07 12:38 PM
Has anyone tried printing using a MacBook to a Xerox Workbook 123 printer using the new Mac format of Intel Base?
I have gone on Xerox's website and they support the Mac OS system but not the Intel Base format.
So, I was wondering if anybody tried loading the Xerox only on the parrells Windows OS and it works.
I was curious before I was going to do all of the work on this bad boy.
… (2 comments)

Marketing tips. - 08/21/07 02:24 PM
I was trying to decide where my money would be best spent.
I have been doing research on putting your name out there so your clients will remember your name.
I have heard though that others will market the listings that they have and not themselves. I question is how do others remember you if you do not put your name in front of them to call you for the referrals.
So, is having pens for them to use at closing good?
Calenders that stay in front of them all year long?
Postcards with reciepies with your name on them?
I just sold in your neighborhood?
I just listed … (1 comments)

Land for Sale near Raleigh - 08/21/07 02:09 PM
Looking for almost 2 acres in the country.
I know of some land priced at $22,000 for 1.93 acres.
It is almosted a square.
Here is the ariel of the land. As you can see the back portion is not the square part.
There is not restrictive covenants. Location is near an old mill area.
Quite in the country.
For more information please contact
Susan Trombley
Re/Max in the Country
919-395-2868 cell #
email susan@susantrombley.com
… (0 comments)

Questions and Answers - 08/20/07 01:14 PM
I was just curious of how many people out there take the time to do the questions and answers and then turn it into a referral?
I am seeing a lot of answers to many good questions and the answers are good also.
Also, I am curious why someone would comment on the Q&A and not be from the state that is asking the question and give an answer that is not of that state.
I would like to think that those who are commenting to be commenting please think what they are doing. We want the correct answer from that state. Because these … (6 comments)

Chickens in the County of Wake - 08/20/07 12:58 PM
I have a client that is looking for a place to move to in the county of Wake, southern part. But the request is to move his chickens.
I have been searching the registers deeds site for Restrictive covenants about farm animals in subdivision. I ran across a subdivision that does not have restrictive covenants and so my next question was is it a zoning issue.
I called the county planning and zoning department and they said they only regulate the dogs and cats no other animal. Plus, the zoning number does play a part here only if you were going to … (3 comments)

Trust Quote of the day - 08/20/07 10:37 AM
 I was searching for a good quote of the day site and I ran across this one. You can put it into your own perspective for every situation.
                                               A Person who trust no one can't be trusted.
                                                                     By Jerome Blattner
  I plan on finding more useful quotes, so stay tuned for the next one.
… (2 comments)

Over the 50,000 mark - 08/19/07 11:59 AM
Look at me know. I have passed the 50,000 mark and I am having so much fun staying attached to Active Rain. I keep learning new everyday I blog.
Reading what other have to say real estate wise is important to me. It is my life line of staying attached and growing. I do not want to imagine life without AR.
There are so many good Rainers out there that I would like to thank for helping me with my career. Their advise have been do helpful. I look forward beign able to help out also.
Thanks Everyone.
… (2 comments)

Deed of Trust names - 08/17/07 10:31 AM
Question?
Say two people want to purchase a home and they are not married, how do you handle the process with mortgage and deed?
Mortgage side: Only one person will be on the loan, but each want 50% vested interest.
Deed side: Both want their names on the Deed of Trust. What type of Deed of Trust can it be? Tennancy in Common or Joint Tennancy or not at all?
HUD-1 / Settlement Statement: Who's name will be on the settlement paperwork?
… (7 comments)

Yard work in Raleigh North Carolina Area - 08/16/07 07:52 PM
I am working on a thought about the yard in the Raleigh NC area.
I know we have not had rain in so long I have lost track of weeks. Ok it was a quick down pour last Friday night for 30 minutes. I do not really believe that counts. But any way the yard needs help and just watering will not do the trick. So, I am looking at bags of lime that will soften the soil so the water will stay in the place that the watering is taking place instead of running off. The neighbor will run this … (0 comments)

Local Raleigh Pizza - 08/16/07 02:41 PM
Looking for a great Italian restaurant. Look no farther.
Yes, I am letting you know that nothing, nothing in the menu is bad at all. I have tried it all and I cannot find any reason why you would not want to go back.
It is a locally owned business that now has two locations. North Raleigh and Wake Forest.
The salad bar is fresh and just what the doctor ordered. The pizza is made right there. The customer service is like non-other that you have seen. You are greeted by all up front when you arrive and leave.
This is a … (2 comments)

Price Increase - 08/15/07 02:25 PM
I have noticed that when a home is priced increased that it will sell. What is happening here?
I have seen it in the past and still these days where a home is priced at such a price and then 60 days or so later it is priced increased and it will sell.
Now, I know that construction material will go up and so the price is driven up. But, if the home has been on the market for a short period of time and then they just raise the price when all the bulk material has been purchased and they still … (4 comments)

10 Top reasons to live in the country - 08/15/07 01:50 PM
Here are my top 10 reasons to live in the Country and not the city.
1.     No traffic noise going by.
2.     You can see all the stars on a non cloudy night.
3.     No concrete or pavement that keep the temp another 7 degrees warmer.
4.     Not living on top of the house next door.
5.     No firetrucks running by at 2 am.
6.     You can have your own camp fire anytime.
7.     You can water your yard when you want with out water restrictions.
8.     Still just 10 minutes from a grocery store.
9.     10 minutes from shopping
10.    Piece and quite.
OH my like my country living. Just to … (2 comments)

Saving before posting a blog - 08/14/07 03:59 PM
i just learned a very valuable lesson.
I just wrote a blog and I did not save it before I posted it and the blog got dropped and now I had to write everything all over. What a lesson that was. Now I either write it in word and cut and paste or I write it in the entry area and I save it before I post it.
I tried to go back and find it but it was long gone.
… (2 comments)

Bicycle Riding in Raleigh NC - 08/14/07 03:56 PM
Friends of my husband decided to purchase new bikes for excise.
Needless to say they went out and bought two new bikes on Friday and were told to come back on Saturday to be fitted to the bikes.
Friday night my husband and I met up with them and they told us of this purchase. They also told us that they needed to be fitted on Saturday for the bike and clip-on shoes. I was wow, amazed at this.
The gentleman said that he did not want the clip-ons but the wife said it was a good idea. Well, with that being said. … (0 comments)

Infrared Mouse on glass - 08/13/07 01:30 PM
How does using an infrared mouse on glass work? Here is a real quick answer. It does not work.
The infrared light has nothing to beam back to the receiver and nothing happens. So, if you are working an a desk that is glass you probably will not get you mouse to work until you put something under the mouse. It may drive you a little crazy at first but once you remember that you need to direct that light then you iwll be OK again.
Just a quick tip.
… (0 comments)

Paperless with everything - 08/13/07 01:08 PM
With the help of my husband. I am about 95 % paperless.
The only time I need to print anything is MLS numbers to go with me when I am out showing homes. I am looking for a way to not have to even do that, but right now that would be writing down to much information.
Paperless side is:
I do not fax the normal way any more not with efax and efax messenger.
I do not need to print scan and email anymore. Not now that adobe or preview allows me to save to desktop the pages I need to send to … (3 comments)

Watering the yard in a drought. - 08/13/07 01:01 PM
I have been researching watering the yard in a drought or any time.
I have heard you need to water the yard until you get an inch in a rain guage so you are not teasing the roots and they can get established.
Then I hear it is better to water the yard two or three times a day for 10 minutes.
OK, mine is brown and I need to bring it back to life. I am ready for the water expense, I just need to know the correct way.
This priece of property was once a tabacco field, so we have hard sandy … (0 comments)

Personal Storage - 08/11/07 11:34 AM
I was over at a personal storage warehouse, where they store personal belongings for those moving into the area. The manager overseeing the belongings that are being stored, said that for the last 10 years he has been working between 60 to 80 hours a day. The people moving into the Triangle has not slowed down.
It was over 100 degrees in that warehouse. It was amazing the amount of work that were able to do. The facility was not even 10 years old. With that being said they have moved into this larger facility to hold more items.
There was a comment that … (1 comments)

Can you say gas tax hike. - 08/08/07 09:02 AM
Well, I do not want to say gas tax hike, but that is the prediction since the Minneapolis bridge fell.
One quarter of our bridges are said to be in the same state as Minneapolis' bridge was in.
I now know that people who fear bridges will probably not go over them if ever now. What a state we are in now.
Anyway, we are now in the almost one half billion needed for repairs and they will find a way to bleed us for the money to do these reapirs. I hope they are finished with the drive by inspections.
Next, will be the … (2 comments)

Prices of Real Estate - 08/07/07 09:42 PM
The most expensive in Eagle County, CO.
DuPont Registry
William Doré, president of Doré Energy Corp. of Louisiana, is selling this home, built in 1982 on a half-acre in Vail Village.
Price: $21 millionBedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4 full, 2 three-quarter baths, 5 half-bathsSize: 11,771 square feetFeatures: Indoor lap pool, hot tub, hardwood/marble/stone floors, exercise room, sauna, library, two-car garage, mountain views.
Nothing amazes me any more. The market cannot be that back if this is still happening. I know mortgage companies are going away and you must stay on top of your game with who you take out in your car these days. And you might … (3 comments)

Garage Floor Epoxy - 08/05/07 10:59 PM
I have been helping a friend apply a two part epoxy to their garage floor. It has been quite a process. But the results are amazing.
The best part is say you have an oil spill, however, well, now all you will need to do is wipe it up and it will not soak into the concrete.
So, my question is why don't more to this to the garage? Builders? Come on I know there is a little cost involved but the results should over way the price. Like sell the home faster now, becasuse it likes the garage and she fell … (2 comments)

Panama Referrals - 08/02/07 09:35 PM
Ok, I keep reading and seeing more and more articles about Panama referrals. So, it must be true. I saw a blog tonight a Chicago firm will be leaving in September to check this out. I am not sure how this can work going out of the States to get referral money. But, I am game to check it out. Some how NAR is making this possible for what I have read. And it is made possible with ACOBIR adn Prima Panama S.A., which is an orgization that will help with the international clients looking for property in Panama. By paying … (4 comments)

Title Insurance - 08/02/07 09:23 PM
I know what title insurance is, but what I do not know is how the amount is arrived at.
I have heard that North Carolina has cheaper than most for title insurance, but how. What is the criteria for this? Who set the standards? Like I understand the LIBOR, but I do not understand title insurance.
Then there is the survey part. Why the survey? What purpose does it serve for title insurance?
I know in North Carolina that it is a one time charge and you get owners insurance with it. But, I really would like to know more about it.
… (0 comments)

Pre-Qualifying calculator - 08/01/07 07:22 PM
I have been looking for a new calculator. You know the one that can do everything real estate wise. I was looking at the Qualifier Plus IIIx.
I like the aspect of Rent vs. Buy with the compare tax savings function. Something quick with PI payments cals handy to show the client the process. I believe even though I can do it in my head, that my client maybe like looking, you know the picture type. I must see to get the idea in my head that is the fastest way I see clients absorbing the process. So much is thrown … (2 comments)

Where do you get your comps - 08/01/07 07:15 PM
I was just talking to a couple that just moved up here from Central Florida. They just purchased their new home. They are enjoying their new piece of property in the country. So much excitement was coming from them. They could not believe the beautiful country side up here.
Then they got curious of what their new home is worth and do you know where they turned to. Zillow.com. They are getting their comps from Zillows website. I guess we need to start using comps on our websites to draw the crowd to us and stay with us. Why waste all … (0 comments)

Types of Marketing - 08/01/07 07:06 PM
Has anyone ran across the person calling about wanting you to use your marketing money for the back of a tape register? Well, I have. Oh call me lucky, NOT.
These people do not give up. You let them speak a little and then you say, "look I personally do not read the back of them and I do not plan on starting reading the back of them. I really do not see that being a good place for me to spend my marketing money, but thanks for asking." Now you think you are done. Oh no not with this guy. Next, … (0 comments)

 

Susan Trombley Broker/Realtor Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngsville

Raleigh, NC

More about me…

Trombley Real Estate

Cell Phone: (919) 395-2868

Email Me



Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find NC real estate agents and Raleigh real estate on ActiveRain.