Blog entries tagged with "agents":


agents: BPO: If I had my Druthers! - 02/18/08 04:00 PM
I Think most of us agree that the most important (at least one of them) piece of a successful Short Sale is the
BPO!
The question is whether or not you are going to get:                             
A. BPO Agent?
B. Appraiser?
Now, is there a toss up … (9 comments)

agents: In This Changing Market - Being a New Agent - 02/18/08 07:23 AM
 
Having been in real estate for a while in both up and down markets I have had an opportunity to see how the powers that be, the large offices operate in both markets.  In a downward market where a lot of agents leave you will see real estate offices with signs … (2 comments)

agents: ABINGDON MARYLAND REAL ESTATE STATS, RELOCATING, MOVING TO HARFORD COUNTY - 02/17/08 05:18 PM
Abingdon Maryland Real Estate in Harford County, Homes for Sale, Realtors and Auctioneers
For the month of January, 2008 Total New Homes Listed in 21009 are 88. Total properties under contract are 31. The average SOLD price in 2007 in Abingdon was $263,908. In January 2008 it is $287,056 which is an 8.77% … (0 comments)

agents: Is this Really Relief!? - 02/16/08 11:15 PM
The Bush administration is at it again. They've now come up with a new stop gag program not really designed to solve any of the problems home owners are having with the economy and crazy mortgages! However, I guess yet again.....it is something...
"PROJECT LIFELINE" 
Home owners are allowed a 30 day reprieve … (10 comments)

agents: Introduction to group - 02/16/08 12:09 PM
Hi! I am Matthew Zgonc. I wanted to introduce myself tothe Agents Who Want Referrals Group. I have been a Realtor for a few years and have been established in different systems. I try yo incorporate the best of these and apply them into my business. I have many contacts that … (2 comments)

agents: Congress gives Debt Relief (Short Sale Help) - 02/16/08 11:14 AM
Great News for us Short Sale Folks! Many of you may have heard, but for those who haven't this is an important piece of what we do. 
 Our Short Sale clients will not have to pay "Income Taxes" for the amount of the short sale forgiven by the Lender!
I can't tell … (4 comments)

agents: Phoenix Arizona a leader for commercial investments...... - 02/15/08 07:21 PM
The Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers' annual report entitled "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2008" has ranked Phoenix Arizona #9 of 15 for commercial real estate markets in the United States to watch in 2008. The cause of this ranking is the rampant growth in population for Phoenix. This opinion is based on … (0 comments)

agents: The Camera is My Client's Best Friend - 02/15/08 05:12 PM
There has been much written about photography here on ActiveRain recently, touching on a number of issues. For example, our resident photoblographer, Teresa Boardman, has awed us with her photos for no reason (Do I Need a Reason?), of the Mall of America, and when documenting the sad state of … (25 comments)

agents: Looking past your lack of know how to get what you want - 02/15/08 01:56 PM
Homeowners are you worried about the current state of the real estate market?  Let me say that you shouldn't be.  Why?  Because everything you hear comes from the media and what they say is never right.  The media likes to play on your emotions.  That is how they get you coming … (0 comments)

agents: Why is it? - 02/15/08 11:54 AM
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)

agents: What is your opinion on company hopping?????????????????? - 02/15/08 10:41 AM
I have noticed lately that many agents seem to be company hopping.  I'm not sure that I really understand why. In my mind it doesn't matter which company you are with, if you don't put the effort into your "own" business you will not succeed.   I have heard many agents complain … (66 comments)

agents: Bank Repo's - Bank Owned here is some of the listing on wwww.iWannaTrade.com "A Better Market Place" - 02/15/08 09:48 AM
Bank Repo's - Bank Owned here is some of the listings on wwww.iWannaTrade.com "A Better Market Place" Come Join Free List your homes they don't need to be repo's. You can sell anything at iWannaTrade.com with Auctions, Trades, and Classifieds Free and extended paid classifieds.Featured ItemsBank Repo 1126 Bottle Tree Way, … (1 comments)

agents: It's Doesn't Take a Brain Surgeon to Price a Home ACCURATELY! - 02/14/08 11:59 PM

I have a problem with the Real Estate "agents" in My Town that continue to take, usually drastically, OVERPRICED listings!  Notice: I used the term "agents" for those of you that practice taking over-priced listings.  There are many other terms I'd prefer to use.  I consider the rest of us to be Consultants … (1 comments)

agents: Your REALTOR is Like a Personal Fitness Trainer - Or Should Be - 02/14/08 10:16 PM
Did you know your REALTOR is like your personal fitness trainer? Or Should Be?
Now think about it…
You hire a personal trainer at the gym to help you get in shape and keep you on track
Your trainer wants to know your fitness goals, or even help you create … (14 comments)

agents: Waiting for the "Bottom"? - 02/13/08 08:50 PM
The price you pay for a home is only one factor in what it costs or doesn't cost you to buy/own a home.  Are you waiting for the "bottom" before you buy a home?  Here are a few facts to consider.Interest rate.  Interest rates are at all time lows and are … (10 comments)

agents: Some Things Aren't Learned In School - Like How To Buy A Home - 02/13/08 05:02 PM
Some things just aren't taught in school. I have always believed that there are many things that, if taught in school, would make life easier and more successful for many of the next generation. 
"Utah lawmakers right now are considering a bill, sponsored by Sen. Patricia Jones, D-Holladay, that would set up … (3 comments)

agents: 2007 Home Gain Statistics - 02/12/08 02:01 PM
A few statistics to prove the benefits of Professional Home Staging!   
Your Return on Home Improvement Investments
(2007 HomeGain Survey of over 2,000 real estate agents nationwide)
 
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agents: REO vs Short Sale - 02/12/08 01:35 PM
REO vs. Short Sale (Sales)
 
I recently got the statistics back from a question I posed our company.  Do banks make more on the sale price for REO than for our short sale offers? So, I had our staff go back and do a little homework using last years records. … (9 comments)

agents: Safety Tip! For Male or Female, Real Estate Business People - 02/10/08 04:47 PM
We've all heard the horror story recently involving agents and  showing properties, or even "open houses" have a similar amount of potential danger. No one expects anything sinister to happen, but there are evil people out there, lurking in the crowds.Well while driving along the other day I had an idea! … (20 comments)

agents: Most Exciting Tool for Real Estate Agents and Brokers Since For Sale Sign - 02/10/08 03:27 PM
Jason Gobeli, CEO of GoBelly Inc. has united with Connect Realty to form The GoBelly Group of Connect Realty.
Connect Realty is considered the logical evolution in real estate. Think about it: buyers, sellers, and agents and their needs, motivations, and especially demands upon their time have all changed, but … (0 comments)

agents: Most Exciting Tool for Real Estate Agents and Brokers Since For Sale Sign - 02/10/08 03:22 PM
Jason Gobeli, CEO of GoBelly Inc. has united with Connect Realty to form The GoBelly Group of Connect Realty.
Connect Realty is considered the logical evolution in real estate. Think about it: buyers, sellers, and agents and their needs, motivations, and especially demands upon their time have all changed, but the … (0 comments)

agents: How Much House Can You Afford? - 02/10/08 10:38 AM
Buying a home can be a complicated process, especially if this is your first home. One of the most confusing and important aspects is the costs of buying a new home. How do you determine what you can afford?
If you're working with a REALTOR®, he or she can guide you through … (2 comments)

agents: When a new agent comes into the business, I lose customers and so do you. - 02/08/08 08:12 PM
I was reading another post where the agent was bemoaning the fact that she'd lost another deal because of a new agent's being a friend to a cousin or some such.  I tried to comfort her with the following words.
My observation has been that every time a new agent appears in … (28 comments)

agents: Sellers - Avoid Disappointment - 02/06/08 08:38 PM
Often times a home seller is disappointed by the first offer they receive. For example, when your agent calls to say that she has an offer on your home, your adrenaline might start flowing profusely. You get really excited, but your happy bubble bursts when you are presented with the contract. It's just not … (0 comments)

agents: For Sale by Owner 10 Inside Tips for Selling Your Home Yourself - 02/06/08 03:53 PM
If you ask anyone who has ever tried to sell their home themselves they'll tell you that from the moment the "For Sale by Owner" sign goes up, the phone begins to ring. Unfortunately, many of those calls will not be from prospective buyers, but rather from real estate agents looking … (0 comments)

agents: A small piece of my mind...... - 02/06/08 11:21 AM
Now this has absolutely nothing to do with real estate except I have been down for a week and am now struggeling to stand right now.... No exageration on that one. On Saturday I went to Fry's Supermarket to pick up a couple of things for Superbowl Sunday. I came home … (3 comments)

agents: "Quit Passing The Blame!" REALTORĀ® do share a portion! - 02/06/08 09:01 AM
"Quit Passing The Blame!" REALTOR®/Real Estate Agents, Do Share a Portion!
I can remember back in Real Estate school listening to my teacher/instructor discuss the variations of loans available to the public, for the aquisition of property or a home. I also recall the debates that went on during class about the … (11 comments)

agents: I am Only Doing This Because I Was Asked To - My Meme - 02/05/08 09:03 PM
I am veering off my usual path of writing articles on real estate to share some information about myself. Not because I necessarily want to, nor because you need to know this stuff. And normally I write for real estate consumers, not about myself. But I was tagged by my … (14 comments)

agents: If it Sounds to Good to be True...It Usually is! - 02/05/08 11:39 AM
Usually is the key word. In this case it is Absolutely true! You really can make more than 100% of your commission. You really can create a residual income for life. You really can have a retirement plan. You really can do all of these things and stay in the Real … (0 comments)

agents: How different loans can have different impact on your credit score? - 02/05/08 11:10 AM
Did you know that various loans and lender provide different values to credit?  One lender from another can have a positive or negative impact on your credit.  How do you know what lender are good and which ones are bad? 
Limiting our credit to one type of loan can hurt our … (0 comments)

agents: Agents: When Things Slow Down, Serve Your Community - 02/04/08 03:07 PM
Without a doubt, the slowdown in the housing market is requiring more time to market homes for sellers or to have buyers view more homes because they have the luxury of browsing the vast inventory of available homes.  While we all want quicker results, I've found that being more visible to the … (0 comments)

agents: Isn't it Great to see and Underdog Win? - 02/04/08 02:43 PM
I guess not if you're a Patriots fan. I bet some of you feel like underdogs. Fighting an uphill battle in this Real Estate market. You work and work and work and don't seem to make any progress. Should I say that? The fact that you're reading this article means you … (1 comments)

agents: Why good photgraphy and virtual tours will help sell your listing - 02/04/08 12:20 PM
Most people these days are looking for their next homes on the internet and most of the time, if not all of the time, will call the Realtor that they find a listing they like on their site.  In order to separate yourself from the pack having great photography to show … (7 comments)

agents: GRI, GAA, CRE, CRS, CRB, CRE, E-PRO, SRES, SIOR, RAA, RCE, & One More Real Estate Designation..TSTH. - 02/03/08 06:25 PM
    You see brokers, appraisers and other professionals with trails of initials, designations streaming from their names, their websites, their advertising.  Your reaction may be like the public's when they see the blur of letters and  start to play word Jumble in their head to figure out what the letters might … (2 comments)

agents: Realtors say with bubble burst, market's stable, ready to grow - 02/03/08 03:15 PM
Industry leaders say the region's real estate market is at least stabilized, and probably prepared for significant growth if not this year then surely the next. They credit continued employment development and the undiminished demand for property at the Shore.The nation seems recession bound and the stock market is withering, but … (0 comments)

agents: I'm a Newbie Here at AR...and i'm Hooked! - 02/02/08 10:19 PM
My name is Klarque Garrison and I've had my membership here for about a year, but did absolutely nothing until now?! Of course i'm the only one here who's done that...?  I run a company that's based in Atlanta (Taylor One) who's  function is to assist clients nationwide who are facing "Foreclosure".our … (11 comments)

agents: IMMEDIATE BROADCAST - US Real Estate Professionals - 02/02/08 09:31 PM
INDUSTRY BULLETIN -  Many families have been affected by the market swing and decline in the financial markets. Wow--it's almost mind boggling at the number of people who have been laid off, let go, downsized, eliminated or squeezed out by this brutal market.  AND there are more brokers/agents that are preparing to … (1 comments)

agents: why change is good - 02/02/08 10:18 AM
We think about the past five years, when many agents got involve with the industry not truely knowing how to serve there customers. This changing market will weed out all those that are ill equept to serve the buyer and seller's , and worst yet agents that are not willing to … (2 comments)

agents: To Point! or Not to Point! a "Catch 22" - 02/02/08 07:16 AM
I just finished reading Mary McKnight's blog and found it very interesting, she writes great articles that should interest everyone on AR. But it stimulated some thoughts,....Maybe its a "Catch 22" scenario?If having multiple domains pointing at one site is "not recommended"?  Is it not so much a case of not … (8 comments)

agents: AmState...Why We Are Different!!! - 02/01/08 01:23 PM
:: AmState ::Why we are different. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It is … (4 comments)

agents: The listing service is listing badly...we are sinking our own ship - 02/01/08 10:52 AM
 
The common bond that we agents share is our affiliation with a multiple listing service. We may have different business models but our mutual usage of an information system is the very thing that links us one with another.
Multiple Listing Services offer a place for agents to post property for rent … (18 comments)

agents: FREE AUDIO TOUR for HOME BUYERS and SELLERS in MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY, HOMES - 01/31/08 08:48 PM
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agents: maybe someone can enlighten me.... Seriously - 01/31/08 07:15 PM
I am just a tad confused here today. I am going through the internet and reading all about what the experts are predicting for our economy. It appears as though the per centage of chance that we are going to experience a recession have decreased from 20% down to 10%. I … (2 comments)

agents: Are Agents Leaving ... Real Estate - 01/31/08 06:07 PM
I was watching the news last night and it talked about the large number of realtors that are getting out of the business. Well I wish that was true in my market.. LOL..my board has over 2200 agents and I know that is not alot compared to other boards.. but.. I … (9 comments)

agents: adsflip.com - FREE Advertising for Website Owners - 01/31/08 05:42 PM
   A drive-by blog entry:  Just thought I would share! :)    
This website using my favorite four letter word:  FREE!  
..."recently launched a new service known as AdsFlip to provide free advertising for website owners. Using AdsFlip can benefit your website in substantial ways from driving traffic to your website to gaining higher exposure on … (1 comments)

agents: Buying Your First Home - 01/31/08 02:25 PM
Dear First Time Buyer,
If you are currently in the market for your first home, you probably have lots of questions. You are about to be making an important decision for your future, a great investment of both money and time. I have a wealth of experience helping first time buyers like … (2 comments)

agents: Can Women cut it as R.E.I.? - 01/30/08 08:28 PM
The question has come up time and time again. Why are there so few "Women" R.E.I.? Before you comment I'm not talking about agents, brokers or consultants. I'm speaking about those valiant women who title themselves fulltime Real Estate Investors. There no denying there are more men Investors than women. But, … (1 comments)

agents: Multi Family Commercial Real Estate - 01/30/08 06:24 PM
Phoenix Arizona's multi family market is very strong amidst the residential home market slump. It is projected as has been the case for the past few years that the influx of new residents moving into the state will be in the range of 40,000. The vacancy rate is expected according to … (0 comments)

agents: Search Austin, Texas - 01/30/08 04:07 PM
The Fed. cut rates for a second time in just over a week. This is great news for anyone thinking of buying or refinancing a property.  One of the things that I will share with you is Austin is an annomoly in the housing market.  Much of the country is experiencing … (0 comments)

agents: Can you Bake a Cake? Then You CAN Sell Your Carlsbad Home - 01/30/08 11:42 AM
Selling a house is a lot like baking a cake.  Really, it is. I’m not talking about those cake mixes where all you do is open the box, dump in the mix, add some water, stir, throw it in a pan, stick it in the pre-heated oven and presto you have … (20 comments)

agents: Residential and Commercial Lender Needed..... - 01/30/08 11:14 AM
I am in need right now of a commercial lender in or around Phoenix Arizona. I need some answers for a client. I am just getting back into the selling of real estate after taking the last 2 years off. I have pretty much lost all my contacts from previous, so … (2 comments)

agents: Aren't We All Trying To "HookUp"? - 01/29/08 10:00 PM
Sorry not the way that the current generation would interpret that title! But it does describe the life of a realtor very well, just in a different context.I know that I personally try to hook up with clients, friends,acquaintances, SOI, Prospects, colleagues and affiliates constantly. Its the nature of the beast. … (5 comments)

agents: Referrals - 01/29/08 04:17 PM
I had the pleasure of visiting a regional meeting of the Buffini coaching group.  I have to say I was very impressed by the enthusiasm and creativity of the participants.  I have taken a new position when it comes to referrals, they are CRUCIAL!  Whether they come from past clients or fellow … (0 comments)

agents: Multifamily Investing - 01/29/08 12:03 PM
There are many investors right now that are crouching and getting ready to pounce.. What we have right now is a dip in the investment market. These investors know that if they buy now they very well could be set for life and not have to work again. Imagine that. Just … (4 comments)

agents: WaldosPost.com - Free Classifieds For Realtors To Market Their Homes - 01/28/08 09:06 PM
 WaldosPost.com started out in Arizona by a local realtor looking for a easy way to promote his listings to his buyers online.Other realtor's in the office quickly began inquiring about how to include their listings and soon over 500 active buyers were regularly stopping by WaldosPost to preview listings online.WaldosPost recently … (3 comments)

agents: Orlando Agents Why Is Your Office The Best...???? - 01/28/08 08:29 PM
O.k. Orlando Agents this is your time to blow your own hoot on why your office is the best. Share with the rest of us what your broker/office is providing to you that you feel separates you from the rest of the pack?  Is it the commission split? Marketing materials? Support? … (0 comments)

agents: Channel 12 News Phoenix 6:00pm 1/28/2008 - 01/28/08 05:03 PM
Channel 12 news is going to do a segment on Real Estate Rentals in the valley for the Superbowl. My broker Marcie Teague was just interviewed for this segment. Anyone that sees this please feel free to send me your opinion of the segment. It is good to finally see the … (0 comments)

agents: Why You Shouldn't Buy Directly From A Builder - 01/28/08 01:09 PM
How to reduce costs and risks when buying a new house.
There's something appealing about a brand new house -- you get to pick out the carpet, drapes, and appliances, and have everything designed just the way you want it. New houses often come with more space and better appliances, require … (0 comments)

agents: 6% Commission is this too much??????? - 01/28/08 11:23 AM
Well I am still fuming over the radio station "producer"? that was on this site yesterday. He in my opinion was very obnoxious, arrogant and condensating in his posts. He came on here asking agents to justify our 6% commission. Many people posted to his blog and unfortunately I was one of … (1 comments)

agents: TOP BALTIMORE MARYLAND AUCTIONEERS and AUCTIONS, ROBERT B. McARTOR, REALTOR - 01/27/08 11:49 PM
We are Real Estate Auctioneers in Baltimore. Conducting Sales in Maryland, Harford County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City Auctioneers and Auctions through-out the United States.   The right price for your property is the one set by a competitive market. There is no faster, more direct way to ascertain your property's value … (0 comments)

agents: Todays Market When will the media shut.... - 01/27/08 11:54 AM
It really jus astounds me how the media ONLY focuses on the NEGATIVE.... Is the media not aware that now is the time for Buyers to Buy. There are absolutely amazing deals to be had right now. Interest rates are still low. People with credit CAN get loans. I just wish … (4 comments)

agents: Super bowl...... - 01/27/08 11:02 AM
I am looking for anyone who has some creative ways that they do not mind sharing for advertising during the super bowl........ That would be for residential and commercial.. … (2 comments)

agents: East Haven CT Listing - Purchase Below Market! - 01/27/08 10:58 AM
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agents: How many agents?????? - 01/27/08 10:08 AM
As I am sitting here with my coffee this morning I am just wondering how many real estate agents are out there that are no longer real estate agents due to the fact they were unable to pay there dues this year??? I believe we are going to experience a thinning … (10 comments)

agents: MLS Interior Photos & Reporting Sales Concessions - 01/26/08 11:41 PM
I would like to pick your brain for a minute and try to get a better understanding as why some RE Agents include interior pictures of homes they list and others do not. I also wonder why sales concessions are not always listed. Is it personal preference, legal reasons, office policy, … (13 comments)

agents: What Have YOU Done,....To Give Back, To Your Community? - 01/26/08 10:46 AM
I recently received an email, You know what I mean, We all get them from NAR, IAR Realty Times,etc. Some days I read through them voraciously, others must wait until later. But this one recently brought to mind a thought: How many of us actually  "Give Back to Our Community"?     I … (2 comments)

agents: Naymz.com - 01/25/08 03:46 PM
I just wanted to spread the word for a good website for realtors called Naymz.com.Ā  It is a great website, whose sole purpose is to establish credibility on the Internet. Many high ranking active rainers are on the site, and I just wanted to share this information with everyone on the … (17 comments)

agents: Carlsbad Home Owners - Get Organized to Prepare Your Home to Sell - 01/25/08 11:00 AM
Carlsbad home sellers: Here you can start your journey toward getting more organized in your plans to sell your home and move.Preparing your house to sell is the first critical phase of this process, and being organized so your home will look its best for potential buyers is essential. We can … (2 comments)

agents: Round Rock and Pflugerville Growth - 01/24/08 04:58 PM
Round Rock Texas is growing by leaps and bounds.  The completion of the new 130 toll road has sparked new interest in the area.  Builders are starting new home developments in the area. Businesses like Dell and Samsung continue to grow and hire new employees.  If there were a perfect time now … (1 comments)

agents: Carlsbad Sellers - Some Get it, and Some Do Not - 01/24/08 09:57 AM
It’s a tough market out there for Carlsbad sellers: lots of inventory (i.e., competition)a greater presence of short sales and foreclosures that impact property valuesbuyers taking their time and looking at everything in sight in their price rangefolks waiting for prices to drop furthermedia headlines screaming about the horrors of … (10 comments)

agents: Coaching Calls at Keller Williams Realty - 01/23/08 03:00 PM
Just Announced - More Free Coaching Calls This Week....Free Calls are open for KW and non KW agents both - check them out!Register at KWU now for any of these calls by clicking on this link MAPSFree Call 80/20 Rule for Administrative Assistants Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 11am-12pm CST / … (0 comments)

agents: You can have your cake and eat it! - 01/23/08 01:35 PM
This weekend gone, my wife's Prudential office decided to have an office Chili Cook-off. It was also four of the agents birthdays. The broker of this office is a friend of ours and knowing that my wife can work a miricle in the kitchen, asked if she could make a cake at … (5 comments)

agents: Improving Your Credit, and Credit Score - 01/23/08 01:11 PM
No the two are not the same thing. Although they may have a symbiotic relationship they are very different. Now I will not go into detail, but I will give you my take on the differences.
Debts you have and owe are basically credit that is extended to you. Having credit is usually a good … (2 comments)

agents: Where do you get your real estate news? - 01/23/08 12:30 PM
I read an article online at http://www.rismedia.com/ titled "Where the Truth about Today's Market Really Lies".  As you look at the title you might read the word "Lies" as where someone can really find the truth of the real estate market. But, as you read further on down in the article … (1 comments)

agents: Dropping interest rate and effect - 01/23/08 03:29 AM
I am just wondering exactly what other agents especially ones in my area think the response will be to the 3/4 point interest rate cut. Also with another 1/4 or 1/2 point reduction coming again at the end of the month. What is the popular thought amongst other professionals as to how this … (2 comments)

agents: Agents reach yearly Goals - 01/22/08 06:31 PM
Congratulations to the Agents of CENTURY 21 JRS Realty2007 was a down year for many Real Estate companies across America, but for CENTURY 21 JRS Realty it was a great year. Not only did CENTURY 21 JRS Realty grow to 2 locations and add 10 Full time agents, but CENTURY 21 … (0 comments)

agents: Kyle Texas Home for $36,900 - 01/22/08 04:01 PM
I have a home that I just listed in Kyle, Texas for $36,900. Yes I said $36,900!!! Its on a 1/2 acre and was recently remodeled.  Its a small but comfortable place with bedrooms at oposite ends of the home.  The lot is aprox. a 1/2 acre and has a septic … (0 comments)

agents: New Web Search for Homes in Austin, Texas - 01/22/08 03:40 PM
I just set up a new web site that has some great Search tools for help finding a home in Central Texas.  Austin Texas continues to grow and clients can log into my site and find properties or homes in the Austin area that match exactly what they want.  This search tool is … (0 comments)

agents: Sometimes it's better to be second or third or even fourth? - 01/22/08 02:35 PM
I recently picked up 2 clients, my first client contacted me about seeing a home.  I did my duty and asked her if she was working with an agent and had she signed an agreement, Yes, she was working with someone but no she didn't sign anything.  She said every house … (0 comments)

agents: Ethics and the Realtor Group - 01/22/08 01:46 PM
I was happy to find a group called "Ethics and the Realtor" on Active Rain. Being a TV addict, I see a lot of police shows.  Once, during an episode of Law and Order, Criminal Intent, one of detectives was lied to by either a District Attorney or another detective. She … (8 comments)

agents: Mr. Short Sale's Book Club - 01/22/08 08:38 AM
"Mr. Short Sale's Book List for Success"
I am often asked what books to read in order to work on success in a life time. I first want to say one can find many sources of inspiration and there are thousands of worth while books out there. However, I'll try to list … (1 comments)

agents: Hire The Agent, Not the Company - 01/22/08 06:37 AM
So, if a real estate company sells lots of homes and has a market share does that make the company a better company? Or is it that the company has the most amount of agents. Companies are always recruiting and invest quite a bit in training. Studies show that 80% of … (9 comments)

agents: The pursuit of the real estate truth - 01/21/08 07:49 PM
Where and how people get information.With changes in the market brings loads of information from friends, family, neighbors, and the media.  How do you know what is truth and who to listen to?  Most information we hear says what a bad time it is in the real estate market with prices … (1 comments)

agents: Why Short Contracts With Agents Are The Best Idea - 01/21/08 12:56 PM
I know that there are a lot of different ideas about how long an agent should list a house for.  I personally like to do a three-month max listing agreement.  I do three months because it keeps me working hard for the homeowner and makes me perform.  Also, I understand that … (0 comments)

agents: Ardell DellaLoggia is building Brio Realty and the rest of us are rising because of it! - 01/21/08 11:05 AM

"Ardell DellaLoggia is demanding and always pushing." And those are good things!
Ardell has helped Brio Realty become a very exciting place to be an agent. Where else could you get the assistance, respect, and help of the finest Broker in the Seattle-Bellevue area? Ardell is always requesting us agents to … (11 comments)

agents: Are listing agents doing justice to bank owned listings? Do the banks know what is going on? - 01/20/08 02:51 PM
What up with the agents listing Bank owned properties?  Do they think since they are  representing the banks that they don't have to do their due diligence and sell the property?  I see so many bank owned listings on the market I am lucky if there is 1 picture.  How about the … (1 comments)

agents: "THE AGENTS WILL NEVER USE IT!" - A Walk Down Memory Lane - 01/19/08 07:56 AM
I was so proud when, just out of college in the 80's,  I was hired by a large copier company as a sales person. I was the only woman on the team, and I was hired specifically to sell this new piece of equipment called a facsimile machine. Pretty funny when I … (9 comments)

agents: We Need Your Voices!!!!!!!!!! - 01/18/08 08:36 PM
You are invited to join Short Sales Institutes's NEW "Pre-Foreclosure" yahoo Group (Sponsored by Taylor One Inc.) Our aim is to hear voices and gain knowledge and a new insight to a reality that is at our Nation's front door. Please feel free to Network, give your opinions and learn as … (1 comments)

agents: ANY ONE IN THE LOAN BUSSINESS MUST CHECK THIS OUT NOW!! - 01/18/08 04:05 PM
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agents: Take on the Upcoming year for the housing market. - 01/18/08 09:27 AM
I am curious to see what real estate professionals see 2008 holding for the housing market across the country.  Many areas have still remain untouched, i.e New York City, but the majority have seen major drops in value and increase in inventory.  I believe that the market as a whole will … (4 comments)

agents: Things I Did Not Know!!! - 01/18/08 08:38 AM
 Ever heard of Realogy.com, I had not. Well they seam to be the company behind Century 21, Coldwell Banker (Resident & Commercial), Sotheby's International Realty, ERA and NRT. Not to mention associated companies like TRG (Title Resource Group) and Cartus (An employee relocation service).It's amazing what you don't know. … (2 comments)

agents: Why Agents Fight Over Escrow, Title and Lenders Etc? - 01/18/08 08:22 AM
I was working with a very savy buyer that had purchase about seven homes in the span of his life, as we explore all the possibilites that were avaliable in his price range we finally narrow it down to the home that he thought would be the right one. Spending a … (7 comments)

agents: How to ask for help - The Perfect E-mail Request - 01/18/08 07:54 AM
This post is for all of you out there who are into direct sales of some sort.  Recently, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce in Morehead City, NC began their first official "Ideal Network Club."  This is the unique networking club that I introduce in my book (Who's Hiding in Your … (3 comments)

agents: I love my customers... - 01/17/08 07:43 PM
Yes, I do!  I aim to bond with the customers that choose to work with me... I want them to gain trust in me by my confidence in the fact that I can help them to reach their goals.
I refer them to other experts such as Mortgage Brokers, Appraisers, Inspectors who … (2 comments)

agents: HELP - My ActiveRain Invites Are Bouncing at a Rate of 50% - They Quit The Business! - 01/17/08 04:20 PM
Well, today I spent an hour or two going thru business cards that I had collected over the last two-years. You see, I have been traveling the US for about 6-years in a large Motor Coach and I meet many new people each day from where ever I am. Generally, I … (29 comments)

agents: How do you Help fellow agents, and yet retain Market Advantage? - 01/17/08 12:13 PM
When I watched the movie "Pay It Forward", I was absolutely amazed at the Good Will that was exposed.  And I definitely believe in helping those in need, from the tired and hungry, , battered women, mistreated children, minorities, the homeless, the impoverished and down trodden, those in foreign countries of … (11 comments)

agents: Real Estate Lessons! What Have You Learned? - 01/16/08 08:58 PM
Over there years in real estate there is a lot that you can learn!  It is possible to learn so much from every aspect of the deals that we do! There is a buyer side, a seller side, a legal aspect, financials, disclosures, inspections and mechanics, showing protocol, social interaction, flaring … (46 comments)

agents: CityofOceanShores.com Newsletter 01.2008 - 01/16/08 01:45 PM
Springtime at the Beach!Well it's not here yet, but Mother Nature has been teasing us lately with a few gorgeous days with lots of sunshine, no wind and warm weather. This year is promising to be another great one for Ocean Shores and the entire North Beach area. The entire … (0 comments)

agents: Spectacular Panoramic Water View Lot.....Land Contract Terms - 01/15/08 10:28 PM
Land Contract Terms on Spectacular Water View Lot Spectacular Panoramic Views •  lot / land - MLS® $139,900 - REDUCED $5000 Garfield Township, Traverse City  -  SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS of West Bay, Old Mission Peninsula, Power Island , City, even East Bay from this lot waiting for your excutive style home … (0 comments)

agents: Don't tell me you used a discount broker? Discount brokers uncovered - 01/15/08 08:04 PM
You might first be asking what is a Discount Broker?  These are real estate brokers or agents that will give you large discounts or breaks for their services.  There are thousands of different variations of a discount broker but that is the basic concept. 
Now let me ask you a couple … (0 comments)



 
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