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I've heard a lot of different opinions about how this year is shaping up. From GREAT to I'm looking for another profession. 
I spend too much time watching HGTV,TLC and Flip This House shows ,watching other brokers and salepersons trying to sell homes.but a new one is coming out this April 5th on TLC that seems to be a great idea for all of us. It is a hard time to sell houses … (2 comments)
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I wanted to share this blog with my viewers. If you are looking for FUN marketing tips I encourage you to go to this blog: 25-8 Marketing: Because marketing your business is more than a 24-hour job ...I recently met Chris Mitchell and find his creativity to be a cut above. … (2 comments)
I currently have an unlicensed assistant, but am seriously considering sending her to school to get her license. I know the advantages of having a licensed assistant, however, what I am completely unclear about is the structure of any pay - salary - and/or commission arrangement.Those of you who already have … (2 comments)
Have you ever noticed just how convincing children can be? When they want something, they can convince a whole world of strangers that they deserve to have it. I know. I've got 4 children with twins on the way in about 1 week. The 3 oldest are really good at "pleeeeeeeeaaase." After 13 years at … (13 comments)
Keyword Basics - You May be Missing the Boat!
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Did you know that virtually every top-ranking site is centered a few single keyword … (21 comments)
There are many steps you can follow when buying a home. Some of my clients are comfortable doing a self-evaluation by pulling their credit (www.annualcreditreport.com) and making sure there are no discrepancies. Other clients just want me to refer them directly to a lender, I usually give them 2 or 3 to choose … (1 comments)
Yes, I am one of those bloggers that bookmarks a great/good post with the intentions of taking the time to go back and review the information and implement the advice that I have saved. So, I ask you what is wrong with this picture, today, being Good Friday, I thought I … (4 comments)
Are you on the fence trying to decide if now is the time for you to buy property or refinance an existing property? 
Stop and Smell the Roses..."One of the great disadvantages of hurry is that it takes such a long time." ~ G.K. Chesterton In the midst of the hustle and bustle of business, remember to stop and enjoy life as well. The whole idea of stopping to smell the roses is really a … (1 comments)
I know there has been several post and blogs about THE SECRET here on ActiveRain. This being said, there is a very good reason for it. Those who have listened to these CD's or read the book want to spead the word, for they have just went through a berakthrough … (24 comments)
Number 10I can't make my house payments but I do have an ability to pay back all or part of the negative equity. Also, I want to preserve my credit score...is a short sale right for me?Probably, not. In cases where the seller can pay back all or part of the … (0 comments)
Many of my colleagues and customers ask me where interest rates will go for mortgage loans. Well the truth is, if I knew the answer to that question, I would be sitting somewhere in the tropics, sipping a pina colada and making a few bond trades here and there to supplement … (2 comments)
The number one thing I encounter with agents who "don't like" prospecting is a feeling of intimidation. Do you ever feel intimidated meeting someone for the first time? Intimidation is born of fear. Do you have fear when meeting someone for the first time or when you're closing the deal in … (1 comments)
I posted this comment about 6 months ago on Active Rain:
In Wyoming, as in many states, the state has a real estate commission whom determines the laws, rules, and procedures real estate agents perform by. The Real Estate Brokerage Disclosure is a document which is to be provided and defined at the earliest most reasonable time to clients. This document defines … (3 comments)
"Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before he invented the light bulb.""Colonel Sanders offered his recipe to 1,000 restaurants before one finally took it." 
Condominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes in most areas. But consider these facts before you buy.
You KNOW he's coming, and you know he's nosey. He'll be here soon with all his gadgets, and peering into every nook and cranny. 
Well - that was my weak version of Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" - which is a great song and I am deciding between that one and "I'm Still Standing" as my team mantra for this quarter! I have been receiving quite a few emails from Stagers in various areas - not … (11 comments)
I just recently re-read "Raving Fans" and I am looking for some feedback from our AR groups. (please...)I certainly have my vision of what has worked well for me for the last 15 years of lending, buying and selling homes, but here I am in 2008, wondering if i was ever … (2 comments)
Thought you may want to have some information to share with clients who are moving with their pets. Feel free to copy this and hand it out. It was written by my husband a Veterinarian who hears all the pet moving stories.
Well, it certainly doesn't feel like it. I had wishful hopes yesterday on St. Patty's day. I wore my cute little green jacket and ankle pants with cute little pumps and no stockings. Bad planning!!! Needless to say I had to show houses all morning in spitting rain/sleet/wind. I guess that's just … (1 comments)
Okay - this is my last blog post for today and unfortunately it's sparked by a REPRICE FOR THE WORSE again. The stock market surges 420 points and with this the bond market sell off sent the yield to 3.45% just enough to push a small increase in mortgage rates. The … (12 comments)
How much is it and what did they pay for it? How many times have you been asked that question. It really doesn't matter on both of them (kind of). Lets take a look at both of them.
What I've Learned in this Fluctuating Residential Real Estate MarketIn 2003-2005, our clients could be considered "Warriors." Many intended to purchase a property at any and all costs. Pricing sometimes went more than $100,000 over asking price; appraisal and inspection contingencies were removed from our contracts; financing was readily available. These … (2 comments)
As a long-time notary in California whose notary office is located across the street from the County Recorder's office, many clients are frustrated when they finally come to me because the previous notary they used did not complete the Acknowledgment correctly. County recorders are becoming extremely cautious and are no longer recording … (4 comments)
Keep In Touch Maintain a long lasting relationship with clients using the KIT principle. Keep In Touch. Once the deal is done, immediately send a thank you card and include several business cards. Follow up with a customer satisfaction survey asking questions: "Were you satisfied with the process?" "How could I … (6 comments)
I am currently writing a book titled, "A Little Advice Before You Go." It is a compilation of answers to this one simple question, "If you had to give one piece of advice to your children and loved ones, about this life, what would it be?" I would like to share … (2 comments)
Despite all the gloom and doom reported in the mortgage market, America's largest trade association says that conditions are "improving" for consumers. In his October 2007 forecast, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) senior economist, Lawrence Yun, predicted that widening credit availability will help turn around home sales. "Conforming loans are … (0 comments)
The cliche runs "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression". This is never more true than in marketing your home. A good first impression may not sell your home, but a bad first impression can most assuredly ruin the opportunity to sell it.We're in a tough … (0 comments)
I've had several inquiries regarding short sales so I thought I would share what our Mid Florida MLS has commented on with short sales and disclosures. The National Association of REALTORS® has approved a new permissive MFR rule regarding the advertising of "short sale" listings in the MLS. At this time … (1 comments)
Have you ever had trouble "connecting" with your client??Can't quite decide just what they are looking for??The sooner you understand them, the sooner your job gets a whole lot easier.Perhaps this may help. 1. The home your buyer client is looking for: 2. The home they will settle for: 3. This is the home they … (2 comments)
Does anyone know how to stop this spam from getting through, I get so many of these a day and have my email blocker as high as it will go. I forward to my server, then delete. I think I have a limit on how many spammers I can block.Some example … (14 comments)
It is amazing to me the power of negative thought. It can turn and twist itself around anyone or anything.
You want to get the best price for your home, plus sell it in the least amount of time. In a buyers' market such as the one emerging now, homes will take longer to sell. Therefore, it's important that you make the right moves at the very beginning of your homeselling … (5 comments)
"Coldwell Banker. The company, also a unit of Realogy, tries to lighten up its approach to today's grim market in new TV ads and a companion website.The ads show portraits of late founders Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Arthur Banker. The voiceover is banter between them about everything from interest rates to … (0 comments)
I am the Marketing Director for a virtual tour company in St. Augustine, Florida. Recently I have had several clients ask me about elevated photography. I started researching this field and found that there are a lot of different techniques used to accomplish this. There seems to be a lot of … (6 comments)
By now, you've probably already heard the OptHome ads hitting the TV and radio waves. Have you checked it out yet? The site sells itself to consumers as "the ultimate homeowner resource combining the power of the internet with the knowledge and experience of industry professionals who practice their trade everyday!"Sounds … (1 comments)
I was reading through the website earlier today and I am very excited about being apart of AR. I am just not sure on how to really make this blogging thing work for me. I read alot of success stories about members who have had good experiences with the whole blogging thing. I … (5 comments)
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This Sunday I rushed home from my mothers home about 4 hours away in the middle of the gorgous Cascade Mountains to meet one of my out of town buyers with whom I had an appointment to show homes to in the afternoon. I got home a bit early and waited … (4 comments)
The economic signs seem to keep pointing toward that "R" word. Of course it is hard to know for sure, you could poll 10 so called economists and probably get 10 different takes on the subject. Now whether the country is officially in recession or not is not the point, fact … (0 comments)
To the folks in Montgomery County, Md that may be thinking of selling. I don't want you all to have any false hopes. The market is tough. There is a lot of inventory and the buyers are looking for a deal. But I took about 7 groups of buyers out … (2 comments)
Do you have a large amount of equity built up in your home? Are you looking to further enhance your financial position? A HELOC may be just the type of financing that you are looking for.
http://www.chicagoneighborhoods.cc/sitemap.htmlAs a Chicago realtor, I frequently use this website to locate information for my clients. Here you can find all sorts of information that will make your visit or move to Chicago so much easier. You will find information about:1. Chicago Entertainment2. Restaurants3. Chicago Public Transportation4. Chicago Hotels4. Education5. Demograhics6. Chicago … (0 comments)
Every day there seems to be more gloom and doom in the news. The sky is falling! The market will never recover! Wall Street investors are losing their shirts (as is your 401K)! Layoffs of your neighbor down the street. It's enough to make you hide under the covers until 2009! Enough … (4 comments)
Every night you probably get at least one phone call from someone offering you a new loan. Not only does this person know your name & your phone number, but they know everything about your loan. Who it's with, when it's maturing and the interest rate. Shocked? What else do they … (2 comments)
It's something we all are seeking - trust. Unfortunately, trust is something that we are finding less and less. Here's where I could talk about how the news of bankrupt mortgage companies, foreclosures, & declining markets descending upon us daily is causing increasing mistrust but I want to take this to … (0 comments)
I've noticed some of the amazing blogs out there that have color, pictures, and so many other very, should I say cool, graphics. My posts are pretty blah and need some perking up. I'm putting the question out there to all of you that have the know how. How do you … (2 comments)
Bank of America is Keller Williams' new preferred lender!! At one of our team meetings a few weeks ago, we had an interesting conversation about how buyers want to wait until the market hits "bottom" before they buy. The problem is that interest rates are still very favorable, but will probably be rising! As … (2 comments)
I grew up in a small town just outside Burlington Vermont where my Uncle was the Mayor, I knew the postman by his first name, I could tell you the names of most every person on the fire department and my 5th grade teacher taught not only myself and my 3 … (26 comments)
For some reason, when it comes to real estate investment, too many people get caught up paying attention to the final profit number and not to their ROI. I understand that it sounds good to tell your friends, "I made $25,000 on that house," but wouldn't it be nicer to actually … (3 comments)
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Visit my website at giseleharmouche.com and receive a free comparative market analysis for your property.If you are planning to put your home on the market in time for spring, now is the time to get it ready to show. Even if it is still a buyer's market, you can still catch the … (4 comments)
I have been working with Agents for 6 years helping them put together marketing plans to better sell themselves and the properties they represent, now that I am a full time REALTOR I have been reviewing these proposals and talking to many of my former clients and I've found that there … (2 comments)
I'm not sure if I am the only one who decided...why not give it a try? But I sure hope so. I would hate to know that there are too many other Agents wasting important time and good money on pay as you go leads. I was promised leads, and I got … (6 comments)
Kitty, kitty, kitty...here kitty. Or, how to completely remodel your home on the Insurance Companies money!
My client is a very shrewd business man ( or, so he thinks he is ). He has been playing the "lower interest game". just caught up to him again today, and he informed me I was right...(almosst fell off my chair...no one tells a Realtor that he is right). His … (0 comments)
If you have watched the financial channels recently you have heard the "R word"...Recession. Today, I had a client ask, "what is a recession?" and then, "what does it mean to me?". In economic terms a recession is simply a time of economic retraction or when the economy gets smaller. Typical … (3 comments)
Doubtlessly, you have heard these words over and over again in the media and from friends and acquaintances. I am sure you will also find many people willing to share their stories and/or their advice. But do you really know just what these terms mean and what expertise is needed to … (0 comments)
Presently working with 50+ hotels and or casinos that are for sale throughout the United States and Internationally. All 4/5 star in quality with great locations. All listings are confidential and not advertised. My office is in Central Florida so if you are interested in Florida property I have access to … (1 comments)
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This post discusses, overimproved or large homes in medium size neighborhoods.
So a client recently asked me about investment properties. We talked in depth and discussed his plans, short and long term gains, how much time he really wanted to invest up front, carrying costs, rental headaches or glory stories...etc.After 20 minutes or so he quietly asked, "By the way, do YOU … (2 comments)
Whatever you do, DON'T buy a house now!! Why would you want to? It's a bad market. Prices are flat. Why buy houses when they're on sale?Do like me, pay full price for everything. Everything. When I buy a car? Full sticker price. On the most popular model. The one with … (6 comments)