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The Hard Facts, Part I: The family had about 8 of those blow up Christmas ornaments in their yard when I got their, all bobbing in the breeze, and lending a surreal air to the coming experience. I was there to tell them that they had little choice but to start … (2 comments)
Forbes put out this list with anecdotes from sellers who are having a tough time and five tips for how to get your house sold as quick as possible. No. 1: Get a good agent! Tips to Sell in a Down Market … (1 comments)
Hey again everyone, this blog is slightly different from my typical blogging, however it has a good point. If any of you are repeats readers on my blogs you will know I get almost all of my ideas from reading articles online such as cnn.com, wral.com(our local station) and business journals.
Many people have different philosophies and styles in how they present themselves. They present this image of designer suits and experience, while exuding confidence. The best way to market is to be yourself and interact with people. People can spot phonies a mile away and if you put on an act, … (17 comments)
My question is, "Do you have the gut's in this market, to hang in there for the future glory?" Do you have financial backing to be able to hang? What are your plans as a full time agent. What does your BUSINESS PLAN consist of for next year. I would like to … (9 comments)
Well I guess there are many differant opinions about how we represent ourselves as professionals or even the more human side of our lives. I had posted a blog about another subject- listing commission issues and one of the comments I received from another agent seemed to deem it nessesary to slam … (88 comments)
Well if you're reading this then I may be on to something here. Here are 5 Secrets to help you Explode your marketing efforts!
I have not written lately about starting my new real estate company but I have been very busy! I am up and running... Took my new partner to the NAR convention... it took me over 1 week to recover! ( am I getting old? )
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Recently I was asked to be a part of the YPN (Young Professionals Network) which is part of the National Association of REALTORS®. It a new avenue for young professionals to network, blog and to learn about new tools at our disposal. I think this will be extremely helpful to young … (3 comments)
Not many real estate agents talk about farming for buyers. I know most agent's want listing and with listing will come buyers so most agents focus their time on farming for listings. I am mortgage broker and have discussed this with some of my real estate agent partners but would like … (30 comments)
I don't know the laws in other states, but here in California there are several regulations that come into play with pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties that can significantly impact us. I suspect there are some regulations that exist in your state that dictate what you, as an agent, can and cannot … (14 comments)
Real Estate is a funny business and I don't mean it sarcastically but literally. It's a very easy business to enter. Take some classes, take a test, pass it, get a license from the state, and put the license with a broker and you can say you're in Real Estate. … (1 comments)
If you are an Expert in your Local Market, please let me know ASAP. I'm in need of strong and committed agents in their local markets (please, no 'I can sell anything in Oregon..' etc.) to add to my Industry Experts and Professional Agents groups. (check my profile, see if you are … (0 comments)
Austin entrepreneur, Dylan Schleppe created Drive Buy Technology to offer mobile marketing solutions to real estate professionals and other owners of service or sales businesses. I've been covering his mobile applications because I believe 2008 to be the year mobile technology takes off.
When all is said and done, it is important for a person who is interested in making the purchase of a home to actually buy that residence at the most appropriate point in time. By this it is meant you will need to monitor not only the Tampa real estate market … (1 comments)
Come join our winning team of Real Estate Professionalsin Miami Dade County 90% Commission split GENEROUS COMMISSIONNO TRANSACTION FEESNO DESK FEESNO FRANCHISE FEESNO MANDATORY MEETINGSNO MONTHLY FEES.For a confidential interview call Betty Garcia(786) 229 3636 or Betty@17thRealty.Com17th Realty.Com, Inc 5300 NW 77 Ct, FL 33166(305) 594 7140www.17threalty.comCome join our winning team of Real … (0 comments)
What BONUS? Techron. You heard it right folks! That's exactly what I meant and it's not far from the truth. I went to get gas today and stopped by a Chevron gas station to fill up my tank. Well, there was a sign at the Chevron gas station with the phrase, "Every … (7 comments)
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It is a challenging market and I truly appreciate the agents that show my listings and I especially appreciate their feedback. One little thing that bugs me, however, is the number of agents who do not leave their business cards in the property. Yes, I know that all that information is … (5 comments)
Home prices for Whatcom county are still up from 2006 prices according to the NWMLS. While homes may not be changing hands as fast as they were in 2006, they are still selling. At the end of October 2006, the average median price for residential property was $285,000 and finished with a annual … (2 comments)
I've noticed that during the last few months of every year, agent list-serves and forums begin popping with posts regarding the newest and greatest software, tools, and must-have cool gadgets to buy for their businesses. This crazy rush to purchase the newest and greatest is in full swing by the … (1 comments)
I was clicking around activerain this morning, and came across a blog advising agents to double their marketing budgets in this soft market we are experiencing. The idea, of course, being that you need to increase your marketing efforts in order to increase lead generation, so that you can keep your … (3 comments)
Our rental business is busy, so we're looking for a real estate agent who wants to work the rental side of the business. Please be licensed and we'll teach you the rest and send plenty of referrals to you. We have a great office for you to call home and you can … (0 comments)
This afternoon I was visiting with two of our new agents at the office and we had such a great time. It's so wonderful to see the excitement and enthusiasm in their faces. They are so eager to learn the basics of real estate and so appreciative of any information I … (37 comments)
EXIT Realty Corp. International empowers their Associates with professional-quality marketing designs with the click of a mouse.In order to continue to meet the ever increasing marketing needs of their associates, and stay at the forefront of the industry, EXIT Realty Corp. International has put together the EXIT Promo Shop.The Comprehensive contact … (1 comments)
Only a few real estate agents have worked out how to use internet technology to their advantage, many agents still operate in the pre internet mode or they just touch on the basics. Things are slowly changing but it is taking some time to catch on. There is more than one way … (5 comments)
I remember when this happened to me just last year when I was selling my house... The house had only been on the market for 1 week, was priced well and showed well. We had an offer come in for almost 20% less than our asking price. We are not talking about … (11 comments)
I do photography for real estate and typically have the agent or the seller meet me at the property. There have been a couple times where an agent and I started to enter the home and weren't sure if the seller was home or not. Some of you must have some interesting stories … (2 comments)
I remembered an article here last month along the lines of a "what if" scenario involving possible PR opportunities for NAR if a fund were established, in part, to offset homeowner commission costs on short-sale transactions if a Realtor had been used on both the buy-side, as well as on the … (0 comments)
Hello My new friends in the Real Estate profession.
My wife and I are looking to move within the next 6 months or so. Regardless, if we were prepared, I would be buying now! What a great time to purchase a Home in Harford County. 
When new agents or experienced agents are looking for a real estate office to affiliate with, there are some good basic questions to consider in that process:How long has that particular office been in business and in this community?What about the principals with the firm...How long have they been active not only … (4 comments)
I have come to find out that there are good agents in this business and then there are the not-so-good agents. There are the ones who will give up their commissions without so much as even a effort to make sure that they are paid what they are worth...or then again maybe … (48 comments)
I recently spoke with an agent about joining our firm (Re/Max Allegiance). This agent works for a competing firm that supposedly offers free advertising as a part of their incentive. Free in this agent's case was limited to a small portion of an in-house magazine and a pro-rata portion of an … (2 comments)
I recently had a buyer ask me about a property that is listed in my local Board in Lansing Michigan for $185,000. The property is being auctioned off at a minimum bid of $129,500. The site is propertyexchange.com. Does anyone know about this service or any other services like this? I … (0 comments)
We all have a bunch of passwords in our life. More passwords than the normal brain can remember. You know the most common one - your pet's name. Easy to remember is key when creating a password. But how about making your password a positive affirmation as well? Instead of Fluffy42 … (27 comments)
The students in my class today were few in number. I'm not sure what to make of this. Are agents loosing interest? Are we loosing more agents in this office than I thought? Or are agents looking to stay far away from short sales. I can understand if you have a … (7 comments)
This morning we had a Top Producer Panel at our Local Assoc. It was fantastic!! We had all different kinds of agents )different companies, new agents, experienced agents, teams). They answered questions on running their business, what they are doing differently today and how they are staying alive in the down … (9 comments)
Don't ask me where I got the phrase, I've used it for years. But, have you ever had a deal go south, and the buyer or seller calls you and asks, "So where did we go wrong on this one?"Well time for me to bring my phrase book out. "Who is … (11 comments)
Hello. I would like to introduce the services that I can offer to Real Estate Agents and Lenders to assist you in growing your business. My goal is to establish two-way Business Development Partnerships to help you grow your yearly business by 20% using technology support, property information ,marketing systems, … (2 comments)
1. Writing Blogs will make agents learn more about emerging technology and real estate 2.0. There will come a time when all the buyers of homes will do all their research online. They will find their home online, they will find their agent online and they will handle almost all aspects … (7 comments)
A while back I went on a listing presentation where the home needed some TLC. Paint was needed as well as carpet and landscaping. He explained he wanted to know what he could sell it for now with the repairs needed and what he could sell it for after the repairs … (13 comments)
The best answer to getting paid!Have buyers sign a buyer broker agreement with your commission included (if they wish to pursue short sales)before showing short sales. If the bank pays less the buyer pays the diffence. As for a listing and you are the listing agent, not working with the buyer, … (5 comments)
I Need 100 agents by December 30th who want to make well over what they "think" they're worth.Are you tired of the old style of selling real estate?Are you tired of paying desk fee's and getting no support?Would you like to receive residual income for the rest of your life?Regardless of … (2 comments)
Are there any agents out there who have noticed over the past year that the quality of the buyers has changed drastically. Despite the fact that they are not as plentiful and are much more selective due to the high supply in general the buyers that are looking these days are … (1 comments)
No, this ins't some war against agents. This just to sort of clarify what's the difference between a "Listing Agent" and "Selling Agent"?Listing Agents deal with sellers. They are the ones who will list a property for sale on the Multiple Listing Service, and other places. They do all the footwook … (5 comments)
It's that time again. The editors at 411 Real Estate Place are looking for high-quality content for this month's issue of the newsletter. To give you an idea of what we're after, here's a run down of last month's content. 
Lazarus Realty is proud to announce the addition of Aram Atikian to its small but growing sales force. Aram has lived in Fresno for over 30 years and besides his endearing character, is fluent in Armenian, and has better than average grasp of Arabic. You can contact Aram at 559-974-0624. He … (0 comments)
Investing in real estate properties is one of the highest yielding investments that a business person can make. If you have money to invest, it is good to invest in different and multiple properties. However, managing your properties is a handful of task. It may include the collection of rent, repairs, … (0 comments)
An article appeared in today's Washington Post, "Realtor Discourages Use of Outside Lenders," that was sparked by an email sent from Wes Foster, CEO & Founder of Long & Foster, to his agents urging them to refer clients to Prosperity Mortgage instead of "outside lenders." Like many large real estate companies, Long & Foster … (76 comments)
WWW.REAREALTORS.COMIT REALLY WORKS!I have just within the last couple of months started to use the Active Rain Real Estate Community and it has proved to be a great source of help in many ways. It has enabled me to meet real estate professionals all throughout the United States and Canada. … (28 comments)
Superstar agents, professionals and RE Celebrities!This isn't beer, but this Post's for YOU! My name is Corry Green, I work in Atlanta, GA with Foundation Financial Group ; Trusted Partner of Equifax and backed by the U.S. Government. I am hoping to first and foremost absorb industry knowledge from those … (0 comments)
How will the Canadian housing market fair with the U.S. Federal Reserve dropping the rate by another .25%?