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NOT TOO LATE TO INOCULATE
Have you wanted to add a little spruce to your marketing diet? Well, here are a few ideas that I hope will get your noodles cooking in the right direction! If you'd like to have assistance in designing even more ideas or implementing these, just give me a holler!
As a result of the slowdown in the housing market and the mortgage problems facing many home owners, I feel that the timing is right to educate buyers about what to look for when purchasing a home in a subdivision that has an active Home Owners Association (HOA). Although the majority … (0 comments)
I have heard this from many investors time and time again. They have a 1031 exchange question and can't get an answer or get so many different answers (opinions, really) that they become overwhelmed and frustrated and do not know who to trust or what to do next. 
I just discovered a great new (beta) feature at Alamode.com, thanks to Eric Richardson's Real Estate Tech Blog and his Ala-mode website http://www.myoklahome.com/. I can now chat with visitors to my website. Its so easy to add a custom on-line chat button that appears on all of your web pages and enables you … (4 comments)
Every real estate professional I know, from professional functions to innocent social functions always hears the question "How's the market", "How are sales?", etc, etc. It drives me crazy when I hear people in my industry fire back with woe-is-me tales of horror, driving the perception of our market ever downward!Reality … (7 comments)
Saturday, April 26th from 8am - 3pm, Leon County will, once again, be selling compost bins! 
Alot of time when things start changing in the market, you will see a lot of group think occurring in people and professionals....Everyone runs around negative, depressed, and sadly pessimistic. But I would like to encourage you in something this weekend - How do you view your market? How is your … (10 comments)
Welcome to St. Louis Real Estate Market Information Central. We welcome any inquiries concerning the Real Estate Market in St. Louis. 
Getting the Highest Price in the Shortest Time In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have … (0 comments)
My crew and I finished a wonderful job today. It was a great property, but even better we love the Realtor and her lovely clients. The Realtor was a new referral that I met with about a month ago. She had been sent to me from one of my favorite clients and … (28 comments)
Just wanted to let you be aware that I am with lend America bank A.K.A 1-800 FHA. You've probably seen the commercials on TV with the president talking about the foreclosures and the FHA program here to assist in this dilema. If you know anyone looking to purchase property, anyone looking to refinance or anyone … (1 comments)
Are you considering purchasing a home in Lewes Delaware? Lewes, the first town in the first state, is filled with history, you can read all about the history of Lewes here at the Lewes Historical Society .it's very interesting. The Cape May Lewes Ferry connects the historic City of Lewes, Delaware … (0 comments)
Buying property? I will help you get preapproved for a loan, understand your wants and needs, and find the best property for you. Let my experience work for you. I have access to resources for assisting you in your property search not available elsewhere.I will also provide you objective information about each … (0 comments)
I've been hearing a lot lately about outside blogs. My first question, being a newbie to the blog scene, is what is an outside blog? I'm guessing this means a blog outside of Activerain but not sure. My second question is if you have an outside blog where do you go … (7 comments)
How many boxes of old files do you have sitting in your basement, garage, office, attic, storage building, or in the trunk of your car. For those of us in the real estate business, we are told to hang on to all of our files for a minimum number of years. … (7 comments)
One of the greatest things about google is the ability to see what's being said about you and things you care about! If you don't use Google Alerts, WHY NOT? This is directly from GoogleIt's very simple, get a google account, fill in your search terms, tell google how often to … (18 comments)
Do you hate email drip campaigns? A lot of agents do, and in my opinion it's for the wrong reasons. In the court of opinion, I always go by the rule "Consider the Source." 
When a buyer and seller reach agreement on a home sale, the buyer typically puts a small amount of money into a trust account. 
I took a look at the competition I have for my Yucaipa Real Estate site, and started to really look at what it is about a real estate site that really drives business and actually converts visitors into customers. Here's my take for two crucial items you must have on your … (3 comments)
I was fortunate enough to be the Commercial Loan Broker on an 8-unit Apartment building Refinance that just closed yesterday. Why is this important to anyone?? Well let me tell you a tiny bit about this transaction and I think you will see it's value...This was a cash-out refi of about $385,000 … (4 comments)
With the slow market, advertising isn't as productive as it used to be. But the clients still expect it. You need to know where your dollarr is doing the best. So place an ad in 2 or more publications, and use a code number that is different for each ad. See what … (0 comments)
Houses are staying on the market for 10 plus months with no sale. There are obviously many economic reasons. The subprime mortgage crisis, threats of impending resession and over priced listings. Clearly, a challenging real estate market to be working in. As realtor's we can do nothing about the mortgage crisis … (5 comments)
I've been there. It's ugly. It's humiliating. It's frustrating. It's SO many things rolled into one.
Relocating to a new city can be somewhat intimidating! As a real estate consultant, one of my goals is to make the transition easier for you. These tips can make it a - less intimidating - more enjoyable experience for you! 
I am working on a recruiting project right now and find it interesting the number of different real estate models that have become successful over the years. It seems that in todays market agents are just looking for the next highest commission split and have no concern for training and support … (4 comments)
I get some of the same questions on a lot of my inspections, usually due to common problems that I find in all types of homes and buildings. Every few weeks I'm going to try and provide some practical advice for common disruptions in any homeowners or homebuyers daily life. 
I will stick to my simple message for over a year now: do not place your home on the market unless you undeniably have to sell. It is all about location, price, condition and patience. Price is based upon a home's location and condition. As a homeowner, you only have control … (0 comments)
As network television viewership continues to drop and a number of new media compete for our attention and advertising dollars, it can be difficult to know how to best position our businesses in this new marketplace. Fortunately, along with the increase in information outlets come many opportunities to hone our … (0 comments)
I just returned from a ‘girl's weekend' with my college friends. During some downtime, I was sitting around with one of my friends and we started talking about marketing. She is a marketing professional, so I was very interested in what she had to say.Her first question was how does your … (0 comments)
A few months ago, a woman came into our office to list her home. She bought the home about a year ago. The agent that sold it to her was there and ask her to check her prepayment penalty. The agent was almost positive that she had one and after some discussion, … (8 comments)
Just a quick help for all of us that are trying to save money. I suggest that you go to ebates.com. Even there you can shop online with Quills and 123 inkjet.com and get money back a check every 3 months. I just bought three laser toners and got a ebate credit … (5 comments)
TOP 10 WAYS SELLERS CAN GUARANTEE THEIR HOME WON'T SELL
Hi Folks, After a long winter of slow activity, the market is picking up as buyers come to find those great deals...and they are out there! We are seeing a lot of activity, especially in the foreclosure/short-sale arena in all counties! What went for $450,000 a year ago can now fetch $250,000 … (0 comments)
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Ok, I appreciate the referrals I receive from all our friends in the brokerage community. But, if you tell my clients what I charge and get it wrong, you won't see us at the inspection.
I was asked this question a lot back in 1992-1993 and it seems to have become the favorite question again lately. We were in a similar market back then, we had come off of a nice run up in real estate values followed by a pretty hard crash and we were … (1 comments)
Friday I went to La Carretta, located on Wards Road in front of Kohls. It was at lunch time so we had a small wait, but once we sat down we were served very quickly. I was in and out in less than 45 minutes and that was with the wait! … (0 comments)
No, I am not flaming the eco-building community. I am referring literally to GARBAGE! Piles and piles of it. Dumpsters full. Being carted off to our landfills while we do our best to install bamboo floors and paper countertops and energy star appliances.If we want to renovate responsibly, with an ever-watchful … (1 comments)
I've noticed a lot of energy around web sites recently. It seems to be about what trick can we do to make our site look snappy or cool. But maybe we should ask ourselves what a web site is really all about. I'd argue that it is simply a home shopping … (4 comments)
Pricing your home right and staging it to sell are the 2 most important steps in selling a home. The inventory of homes for sale is at an all time high. With 1756 single family homes for sale in Champaign County, the buyers looking for a home have a much larger selection … (2 comments)
Benefits of Proper PricingFaster sale:When your home sells faster, you save carrying costs, mortgage paymentsand other ownership costs. A quicker sale creates less inconveniencefor you. If you've moved before, you know the energy it takes to preparefor showings: keeping the home clean, making child care arrangementsand altering your lifestyle. Proper pricing … (3 comments)
Hey Folks!How many of you have read the February 25th, Time magazine article entitled, "Ignore the Headlines" by Dan Kadlec? You've got to read this one. Mr. Kadlec acknowledges all the media doomsaying, and the tendency of the average American toward inertia. He then poses the cogent question, "...what, exactly are you … (1 comments)
... continues to slow down. The number of new listings has largely stalled, which is good for those already trying to sell their home. However, the number of sales is down, the days on market is rising, and the median price of homes has retreated to numbers not seen a while.
Typically BS (before the storm - Katrina) here in Louisiana a buyer would have to bring a few thousand to the closing table to cover their closing costs, insurance, escrows, etc. Since the first year's insurance must be paid at closing, and now that insurance costs have almost trippled, that's adding … (0 comments)
I am a member of a very active message board in my area. This morning I have been involved in a conversation about the current state of the market. I realize this information should be broadcast far and wide. I sincerely hope that the information provided below will be educational and … (10 comments)
Most people dread moving day. It can be a stressful and emotional time. Packing boxes, straining muscles and loading trucks isn't anyone's idea of fun. But my wife and I look forward to moving day because it's the day when we can realize a return on an investment.
Cell phone numbers going public tomorrow Just a costly reminder folks....all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies tomorrow and you will start to receive sales calls for products that you probably "just can't live without" LOL! Best part of all of those important calls is........YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE … (0 comments)
I am checking to see if anyone has had any dealings with Saxon Mortgage. I have had such a hard time with this mortgage company. I have 4 offers in with them on a short sale and foreclosure right around the corner and no response from them. Call after call. … (51 comments)
A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be a very liberal Democrat, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs; in other words, equitable redistribution of … (1 comments)
Who represents the homebuyer in the transaction? The most common scenario is for homebuyers to purchase a home with the help of the seller's listing agent. In this case, known as "dual agent representation," the real estate agent assists both the sellers and the buyers. However, it is also possible for … (1 comments)
I am a real estate sales executive and found what I do for people after they find that perfect home is very important. This information also works if you are selling your home. I would like to share this information with you.
After we find that perfect home or perfect buyer, … (3 comments)
Hello All, I find myself sitting in my office on this freezing Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, Maryland with my heater blasting and my heavy wool sweater on, thinking back to Monday when we had temperatures near record highs and sweaters were the furthest thing from my mind. I thought to myself there is no … (2 comments)
What about Home Staging?This is a suggestion and a question that I think all Realtors should ask their clients.
A parable about time management:Well. first of all, I had plenty of warning. A few months ago, when I tried to start my Toyota pickup, the starter clicked and nothing happened. A few more clicks, and it started, so I passed it off as a dying battery. The next day, it … (1 comments)
Walk-throughs key before new-home closing
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IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME - NOW IS DEFINITELY THE TIME. GET ON THE MARKET BEFORE THE SPRING TIME IS HERE. IT TAKES A WEEK OR SO BEFORE YOUR HOME APPEARS ALL OVER THE INTERNET ON MOST ALL THE SEARCH SITES AND YOU WANT TO BE UP AND … (0 comments)