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Have you been contemplating how to...Clean up your credit? YOU're NOT ALONE IN THIS BOAT!Would you like to start Working toward buying a home?Not sure where to start?Do you think you have the perfect plan on accomplishing this goal?Do you know anything about how FICO rates your credit?What affects your credit … (0 comments)
My webinar yesterday was a marketing-and-follow-up focused webinar and the people in attendance asked some great questions and related some powerful experiences. None more powerful than this one from an agent in Missouri:
I'm currently sitting in a meeting with two collaborators on a special real estate training project. We've titled our presentation: The Client Project: How to find them - sell them - keep them. We're playing with some ideas on getting a mortgage company to "host" our presentation -- starting in the … (0 comments)
Today is the first day of the rest of your life, live it WELL! The greatest ROI for investing in ones' Health is; vitality, longevity and an optimal day-to-day experience... Choose your investment strategies WELL! 
Prices are down, but interest is up! That is interest in buying. Lake property will be one of the hottest properties this spring. Every year it gets harder to find a nice lakeshore property. Many properties are handed sown to family members from generation to generation. Many others are bought together … (2 comments)
First time home buyers.....if you are looking to pruchase but waiting fo rlower prices....NOW is the time to buy in this area.....quit listening to the news media!!!! They are a bit behind, and if you don't start looking at real time ( which a Real Eatate Agent can provide ) you … (0 comments)
Extremely low interest rates and reduced sales prices allow today's Buyers a rare opportunity. The "Sub-Prime" mortgage blunder has produced high foreclosure rates, contributing a temporarily slow housing market. While no one likes to hear the bad news, it may mean good news for the savvy consumer. In order to bolster … (6 comments)
We, as agents, know what the market was like a few years ago. What some don't realize is how to do the same amount of business in this new climate. One thing to keep in mind is that much more effort is required. Our jobs are essentially split into two … (4 comments)
So many folks are becoming real estate agents these days and are told they should hang their license with this brokerage or that for this reason or the other. Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, Prudential - the list goes on and on.
No I don't mean 2007 compared to 2006, 2005 or 2004. But was it really so bad? 
Focus your marketing campaigns by finding your niche. After all you wouldn't go to a tax lawyer when you need a real estate lawyer to write a deed. So why be an "everything" agent when you can carve out your piece of the market to dominate. Wouldn't it be great if anytime … (8 comments)
The World Will End, April 2nd, 2008! Wouldn't it be great if we could know all? Probably not! Everyone throughout the country is talking about what the real estate market is doing, has done, will do and all have their twist on the reasoning.
Time is short. And time is money. Everyone's busy and no one wants to waste time...or money. What questions do you ask potential clients before determining if you can (or want) to help them? I'm trying to develop my own personal check list and want to make sure I'm not forgetting … (23 comments)
The things we do as Realtors to make our listings more saleable. This past weekend I had a showing on one of my listings and calling this agent back as we all do for feedback she informed me that the house smelled like smoke in the kitchen area mostly and asked if … (0 comments)
Salt Lake's Tribune released an article titled "Utah home sales plunge" on February 14th, 2008.
While you're performing a notarization, your cell phone rings. What should you do? Answer it? Ignore it and let the caller leave a message in your voicemail? What is proper cell phone etiquette in this situation?Consider the perspective of the client you're presently notarizing. How do you suppose he or she would feel … (1 comments)
There are two ways to look at spending money on improving your home. First, look at costs only with every purchase. The typical result is a home interior or exterior that looks like it was done on a budget. The second option is to employ a professional to help spend money … (1 comments)
I want to pass along a tip regarding Home Searches.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, one of which we all have exception abilities. I can't say how many times I have said - I wish I had bought that house, or stock or not sold that house or bought that duplex, if I only knew. Remember when we could have bought that one … (0 comments)
Get Your Own Social Network! I have been wanting to create my own community website for some time now but with the high prices, I have spent my time building my ideas and website on paper until I was able to fork out the big bucks $$$ Until Now! I'm also … (42 comments)
Earlier this week I received a call from a first-time home-buyer wanting to revisit the possibilities of a home purchase. This client had contacted me about 6 months ago and we had a general discussion about their personal circumstances....they were "credit challenged" then and still are now. While I recalled their names … (43 comments)
Legal help for business owners is needed more today than ever. Are you familiar with the Red Flag Rule? You might want to take some time investigating it. The Federal Trade Commission has some awesome information for business owners.
Buyers . . . do you need 100% financing? It is not a blanket endorsement, but is instead based very specifically on your geographic area.For instance, if you were hoping to purchase a home using 100% financing . . . you'll want to read the following. Many online loan approval sources … (3 comments)
I would like to add a mortgage rate feed/ticker/widget to my site. Does anyone have a source for a FREE, mortgage interest rate feed?
I bought a condo in December of 2005 in Atlantic Station just off 17th street in Midtown Atlanta. My reason for buying was one of investment. I saw a lot of investors buying multiple properties and "flipping" them for a solid profit. Needless to say I fell victim to my lender's … (2 comments)
Why is it that we all want to be rich yet we lack the basic skills needed to become rich? What do I mean? In each and every one of us is the power to overcome every obstacle needed to achieve every dream that we have ever had yet we always … (2 comments)
Well, President Bush has just announced a plan to help "some" homeowners stave off the"foreclosure" monster for 30 days. Is that really enough? Under his new program six, and hopefully more will join the parade, will soon begin contacting homeowners who are more than 90 days late on their monthly mortgage … (2 comments)
I've read mixed comments about the highly anticipated "rebate." For example, on a January 31, 2008 press release, the Financial Planning Association advice consumers to be carefull how they will spend their rebate checks. One of the strongest observations from the personal finance perspective is that "spending the rebate may not be in the … (4 comments)
Is it worth the effort in trying to convert non-believers of the need to obtain a thorough home inspection on a newly constructed home? You bet it is, although many times it will still fall on deaf ears.It comes down to dollars and no sense. "I'm covered by the warranty" and "Besides, … (4 comments)
4 Bedroom 2 Full Baths 1,360 Square Feet Built in 1979 $122,900**4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS!** **OVERSIZED 2.5 Car Attached Garage!** Grab up this incredible value! This home has been TOTALLY REMODELED and boasts many great amenities. Central Heat and Air just 18 MONTHS YOUNG. Fresh neutral paint, neutral carpeting,laminate flooring … (0 comments)
A friend approached me 10 months ago and mentioned that she was helping her mom put her house on the market. She then asked if I had any thoughts about staging it. I said, "of course you need to stage it." She then explained that her Realtor is a non-believer. My friend was a little worried … (69 comments)
Good grief!
Earlier in the day I sent Melissa Grant a message through the Activerain server. I was trying to give her encouragement to get to the very top of Tennessee Activerainers and also asked her about featured posts. 
Ice and snow, wind and low temperatures; these are the conditions we face in mid-February. Our instinct in winter is to huddle inside where it is warm and dry, keeping everything on hold as we wait for seasons to change and spring to arrive. 
When is the best time to sell a home?
A number of Oklahoma home owners in the past chose to defer the expense of replacing a roof by installing composition roof over an exist wood roof (or existing composition roof). While this used to be acceptable with insurance companies, their policies have changed and it's no longer an acceptable practice. … (2 comments)
I recently discovered www.jott.comin a GRI class last week taught by Amy Chorew. I have fallen in love with the service in such a short amount of time. Jott allows you to dial a toll free number and record up to 30 seconds and direct where it will be delivered. You can send … (11 comments)
I would just like to say hello to all of the members of Active Rain. I have been a member for one day and am just starting to get my feet wet! I hope that I will be able to share useful, creative information with you and maybe some funny stuff along … (9 comments)
The message is simple: do not place your home on the market unless you unequivocally have to sell. It will take a great price, great condition and plenty of time to sell. So, price according to the market and the comparable sales and escrow data. Make every attempt to offer a … (0 comments)
All these acronyms and they all have an "O" in them and all are related to real estate. (okay, SEO is a stretch but for the sake of this blog, it is) A coincidence, I think not. I think the "O" is a clever marketing letter and is just better at … (0 comments)
Why is it that some areas of the San Fernando Valley seem to survive market downturns better than others? As we find ourselves in an increasingly sour real estate market, some areas seem to hold their value very well, while others have tumbling prices. Even within the same zip code, some … (0 comments)
During college I took a job with a family friend and ended up working for him for ten years. When I started, there were two employees; by the time I left, we had three offices and 35 employees. I began by doing accounting; I moved into sales and eventually became the … (5 comments)
I was recently wondering if visiting Open Houses was a good way to get the word out about my business? Has anyone had success doing this? I have developed a flyer for the Seller, telling them why I stopped by and what I felt I could help them with. How can … (16 comments)
I am looking to either join or form a mentor group or mastermind group in the Pinellas County area of Florida, and/or the Long Island area of New York (why two groups? Well, that's a whole other story!).I know some "homogeneous" groups are formed when they have all taken training or coaching from … (7 comments)
In this weeks podcast, we take a look forward to the next 30 days by looking back at last months numbers. We will do a quick overview of Santa Clara County and then a closer look at the communities of Los Gatos and Morgan Hill. We will then move on … (0 comments)
Your KatyBlogger:
Tis the season to slip, slide and swear. During the winter season there are so many accidents that can be prevented if we just give the car in front a little extra room. However there are so many cases where we do everything that we can and still end up hitting … (3 comments)
There has been much talk and controversy recently about these bulbs. They save energy, but they contain a small amount of mercury in them. The concern is what happens when they break? Can you be exposed and therefore create a huge health risk to you, your little ones, friend, family, etc? From … (9 comments)