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I have found recently that with all the critism in the market from the media that many people who could or should be buying homes are not. They are simply staying away. All the bad news has scared people. Let me say this, there are still great banks with great rates with … (0 comments)
Maine has 4918 Realtors and a good parcel of them grouped together to learn, hob nob and network in Bar Harbor Maine September 11 thru the 13th. Topics affecting shoreland zoning, new laws, radon exposure, advertising guidelines and court rulings were a small part of ground coverage. Continuing credits for educational … (2 comments)
10 Things Good To Know When Buying A HUD Home1. What is a HUD Home? Actually a great question. A HUD Home is a home that had a Loan that was insured by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). So pretty much owned by the tax payers2. I am an investor can … (1 comments)
They shout it from the mountain tops, in their emails, in telephone calls, at Open Houses. They tell their neighbors and friends. Agents hear it over and over. I had a call today, in fact.
What has happened to customer service? Does it exist any more? When was the last time you went to the customer service desk at Wal-Mart and had to wait in line for 20 minutes just to be greeted by a very unthusiastic clerk, carrying on a conversation with another clerk about … (2 comments)
Century 21 Keller Williams Remax Executive Realty ERA WLG Prudential Exit Realty. 
Just about two weeks ago I published post "Call for Supplanting NAR", where I commented on the post of Greg Swann , the Bloodhound Blog editor under this title. I mentioned that I am not convinced to the proposed idea. I share my doubts with Mark Nadel, the author of "A … (9 comments)
Everyone has a unique reasons why they take up a particular career, and real estate is no different in this than any other profession. Each individual agent has come to real estate for reasons all their own.I've heard of real estate agents who became members of the profession after having very bad experiences as clients. These … (6 comments)
Steve and I love referrals from other agents. We have successfully worked with agents in Canada and the United States. We service the Charlottetown and surrounding area, but we have also been referred clients in other areas on PEI whom we have then referred on to other agents whom we know … (0 comments)
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I am not a real estate agent myself, and the agents I choose to work with are not like the agent I am about to tell you about.
Hi everyone! I have formed a new group here on ActiveRain: Connecticut Professionals. This group is meant to connect all of Connecticut's Real Estate professionals here in ActiveRain. There is already a group for CT Shoreline folks, but I think it's good to know exactly what is going on throughout the … (0 comments)
7 steps to more referrals from the closing attorney's perspective The angle of this blog is that I am speaking solely from the closing attorney's standpoint and only from what I see from the moment you walk into the closing attorney's office to the moment you leave.1. Make yourself known. I can't think … (3 comments)
I am really serious about this questions, and would like to open a dialog asking anyone that is thinking about purchasing or selling a home or has bought or sold a home in the past to respond. It doen't matter where you live the questions could most likely be appied in all … (0 comments)
Recently here in Phoenix, AZ a bill passed that allows REALTORS to put a sign up, or in the window of a home that is listed for sale in a subdivision with a HOA. Until that bill passed, HOA's had bylaw or CC&R's that did not allow REALTORS to have signs … (8 comments)
REALTORS are people too!Yes, it's true. REALTORS are human beings with feelings and emotions. We're just like the rest of you out there. If you prick us, we do bleed. If you kick us, we will say "ouch, why did you kick me?" Okay, okay...that was my bad attempt at humour. … (0 comments)
Question of the day:Does the early bird really get the worm? I mean in every other business your first thought would be to wake up early in the morning and get to work. Does this concept hold true for real estate as well? Am I better off waking up early than I … (10 comments)
THE PURPOSE OF FEEDBACK The reasons we contact the agent who showed your house are:1. To refresh the agent's memory about the house so that they may consider showing the house a second time.2. To answer any questions that the agent and his/her client may have regarding yourproperty.3. To get both … (0 comments)
I recently interviewed a fairly new agent who was looking to join my firm. I asked her "What are your sources of business?" She looked ocnfused. I rephrased, "Where do your clients come from?" She quickly smiled and proudly said they were all referrals. Both of them.I remember when the "by … (10 comments)
I'm not sure by who - but I was emailed this link and thought it prudent to pass it on to everyone who cares to stay informed on the issues.
How local do you have to be? I have had several experiences as a Realtor in the last 6 months where I am one of two agents trying to help buyers frind a home. It seems to have more to do with where the buyer wants to find a home, and … (4 comments)
There has been so much negative topics of lately that is in regards to the professionals such as agents, appraisers and inspectors. There's been talk and blogs about an appraiser that is a register sexual offender, stolen lock boxes with keys, agents that have gone into homes without appointments and so … (5 comments)
Do you want the real estate transaction to be all about me? Or do you want the real estate transaction to be all about you? Me or You? Which side do you stand on. This is the fabulous thing about language and understanding language. Who are you referring to? me? or … (3 comments)
I am always looking for new ways to get a home sold, in the market we are experiencing now hands on creative tatics are going to prevail. We had a team meeting recently where our O.P spoke about Real estate being a skill game, and that we all need to suite … (2 comments)
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That's what one site is proposing.I got an e-mail today notifying me that I was losing my bid for someone's purchase. Usually I am not duped into clicking but it looked pretty legit. So what did I do, I clicked. To my dismay, there was this site where Realtors out"BID" or … (10 comments)
After several years of being a Realtor®, I've realized that people need to be sold on who we are not what we are. Clients desperately want to trust us, and we should give them a reason to. We need to strive to exceed our client's expectations all the time. In this … (3 comments)
Help....Price drops- will the bottom come up?
Recently I posted a blog about the frustrations I have with agents who list investment property without the knowledge of the market they should have. Apparently that raised the ire of a few who felt it was condescending. Perhaps it was, thus the source of my frustration. All agents are not … (6 comments)
It's Saturday night and I just got paid.........$$$.....that little jingle is what all of us are hoping for when we make a sale. Today I should be singing this..... with 5 purchase offers going at the same time, and 5 counters, you would think there would be a dollar at the end … (16 comments)
Prestigious J. Roberts & Co. Real Estate Services is joining networking forces with Top Producers in the industry to implement a full service power team of Professionals. Commercial and Residential Agents welcome to interview. Team will be full service with full access to top lenders, top real estate agents, title officers, top commercial … (4 comments)
1.Get at least three written estimates.2. Get references and call to check on the work. If possible, go by and visit earlier jobs.3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints.4. Be sure that the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change … (1 comments)
Thought some folks might like this. http://www.umkc.edu/WHMCKC/PUBLICATIONS/JCN/JCNPDF/JCN048.pdf i found it a very good read. Its funny how we think times change but they really do not. Those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat tTE BOTTOM LINE IS WE SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO OUR ELDERS MORE. THEY WENT THRU THIS AS … (1 comments)
Yes. That is the short answer! Of course they are confused, I am in the market and I am confused!If you are in this 2007 market, are you confused?!Now that every client client that comes to me ask the same questions...well more like "Question". What is going on in the real … (5 comments)
The lenders are making headlines and the sellers are still worried about their homes price and the buyers are looking at 20-30 homes! Yikes! What is an agent to do?Well, here are a couple of ideas I have helped my clients with.1) Lenders ~ Interview your lender! Ask other people who … (0 comments)
Simple as 1,2,3!
For quite some time Indianapolis IN had the dubious honor of the city with the highest foreclosure rate in the country. Fortunately we are no longer at the top of the list but we are still up there. I drive through community after community of production built "big box homes" that … (1 comments)
Is it possible to go out and buy a home on your own without the assistance of a professional realtor? Sure. But it’s not a good idea. Using a realtor to help in buying your home will make the entire process easier and will help to make sure that you get … (1 comments)
Buying your first home may not be as complicated or as intimidating as you might think. Here are some basic steps to prepare you for purchasing your first home.Have a timeframe (1-year, 3-years, 5-years or whatever fits your goals) that indicates when you'd like to purchase a homeSet a goal and SAVE, … (0 comments)
Well.. .gone are the golden days of real estate.. you know, the last few years when we all made incredible sales and life was ... hmmm.. groovy? I have the extreme pleasure of being married to a residential architect.. and this is not the first time in our lives we've had to … (2 comments)
Here's the scenario, you have been working with this seller for a couple of weeks and they have finally decided to list their house with you. You fill out the listing agreement, they sign on the dotted line... now what? This is the moment you have been waiting for and now … (26 comments)
Have you been doing open houses lately since the market has slowed down? I have noticed that when the market was booming there were not as many open houses being done, because the houses were going so quick. The people that had joined the real estate industry then do not do open houses … (7 comments)
One sign that a company is successful is how others talk about them. Typically, as a company grows, rumors abound, mis-information is rampant, and opinions are stated as fact.I'm an Associate Broker in a KW office. I'm convinced that our business model, philosophy and culture are the most agent-friendly and client-focused … (16 comments)
how do you feel about prospecting expires? i've been doing it for two weeks and i had some great results. i've been going to almost 4 appoitments a week last week i did 2 appoitments a day, but since i'm the first one i can't seem to get the contracts sign, … (4 comments)
I am smiling as I realize how bountifully blessed that I am. Current and past clients seem to have a knack of sending me the right note at the right time. The following brightened my morning:
I have been licensed a year in May and I am pretty hungry to have a successful career in Real Estate. At 45 (hey I'm telling my age) I have always worked for others increasing their bottom line, now I want to increase my bottom line for my family. I have … (12 comments)
A few years ago I decided to persue the dream and quit my 9-5 job and become a realtor. I soon discovered after getting my license that this was a tough job. Not the glamorous work anytime you want and make millions it had been promoted to be. I struggled … (7 comments)
Most sellers understand that there are more homes on the real estate market today sitting stagnant than this time last year. I do believe that anyone will agree that you must put more preparation into making your house's appearance, or curb appeal, more attractive than the next in line. Much like … (8 comments)
I ask another question of you the community, how do you feel about how people dress? Do you think by dressing nice you can be successful? I know that many people feel better about themselves when they dress up. I have even noticed that in our office some attitudes have changed … (9 comments)