answers: Social Media Networking Starts Here: Linkedin Your Opportunity To Thrive - 08/13/08 02:36 AM
What does Linkedin really mean to you and your business? According to Linkedin the following:
1. Control Your Professional Brand- show case skills and talents via your profile and Answer section
2. Network and Reconnect- 24 million members strong, an excuse to call on an old friend or business … (7 comments)
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answers: Payed 3 bill on time in the Last 12 months? Get a loan - 07/27/08 12:16 AM
Purchases Using FHA
97.75 LTV
1 and 2 Unit Family Properties-No Reserves Needed
3 and 4 Unit Family Properties- Some reserves required
531 minimum FICO Required
All Gifts OK
No Credit OK - Build Alternative - 3 trades for 12 months
Refinance Using FHA
Cash - Out … (3 comments)
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answers: Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions Home Sellers Ask - 06/15/08 09:59 AM
Answers to the Ten
Most Common Questions
Home Sellers Ask
Selling a home? For most people, it's a little like being on trial: They're faced with more questions than they could imagine, and one wrong answer could cost them dearly. For first-timers, the decisions and implications of selling their most important … (0 comments)
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answers: The Difference Between Experts & Professionals - 06/14/08 01:53 PM
Are you a real estate "Expert" or a "Professional?"
I write in Correl Word Perfect so I started by looking up the two titles in it's dictionary.
"professional > ... a person having impressive competence in a particular activity."
You'll notice "..." I left out the parts about "being part … (8 comments)
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answers: MeMe or Mimi It's All In The Name - 06/02/08 02:36 PM
This is my first Super meme or meme for that matter. I once dated a Mimi but I can't say whether she knows how important her name has now become in internet social history. Thank you goes to Joshua and Kathy Schmidt for tagging me on this new adventure.
1. Who … (2 comments)
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answers: MeMe or Mimi It's All In The Name - 06/02/08 02:33 PM
This is my first Super meme or meme for that matter. I once dated a Mimi but I can't say whether she knows how important her name has now become in internet social history. Thank you goes to Joshua and Kathy Schmidt for tagging me on this new adventure.
1. Who … (0 comments)
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answers: Ever In A Bind And Need A Quick Answer? ***UPDATED*** - 05/29/08 02:32 PM
We've all been there. We're in a bind and need information NOW! We're not at a computer and don't know who to call. It's stressful and frustrating; maybe even a little scary.
There is a new free service called ChaCha that is incredibly helpful. Of course, you don't need to be … (5 comments)
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answers: Seven Steps to Increase Courage and Creativity - 05/28/08 11:33 PM
I keep seeing a pattern of success. People who succeed find the right people at the right time in the right place. How do they do that?
1) They recognize that they work with people who want to solve specific problems.
2) They offer resources that … (38 comments)
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answers: One question I'm almost always asked . . . - 05/23/08 12:47 AM
One question I'm almost always asked on home inspections is, in fact I think every inspector out there is asked the same . . . what will it cost to repair/replace such and such. Well on yesterdays inspection the buyer seemed a little put out that I didn't know the cost … (10 comments)
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answers: Finally Answers to the life long question!!! - 05/08/08 02:23 PM
WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?
BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for a CHANGE! The chicken wanted CHANGE!
JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on … (16 comments)
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answers: Countrywide admits mistakes, not wrongdoing..... - 05/08/08 10:59 AM
Senate panel looking into allegations it inflated fees in bankruptcy filingsMortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp., which is under investigation for inflating certain borrowers’ fees, acknowledged Tuesday that it has made errors and pledged to take steps to improve its operations.
Steve Bailey, chief executive for loan administration at Countrywide, told a Senate … (3 comments)
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answers: I DID IT!! - 05/06/08 09:49 AM
I hit 10000 points and counting. I have been waiting for this day like everyone else! I hope to have more points soon, especially when I hit that 100k points mark. I guess I have way too much time on my hands. :)
On another note, I am curious, how else … (5 comments)
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answers: Interview Q&A with West Covina Broker Carolina Chacon - 04/30/08 12:53 PM
Carolina Chacon of Team Chacon | Keller Williams Realty | West Covina, California
A series of Questions and the answers from your Home run Real Estate Team providing Major League Service from first base to home.
Q: How many years have you been in Real Estate?
A: 9 years
Q: What is the average … (1 comments)
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answers: Questions for Buyer's Agents - My Responses - 04/18/08 01:10 PM
I don't know the specific origin of these questions, but Buyers ask them all the time. A wise homebuyer will ask these types of questions to any agent they interview.
Here are my responses to Buyers when I am provided with these questions:
Do you spend 100% of your time representing Buyers? YESWill … (2 comments)
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answers: Yahoo Answers - 03/25/08 10:37 PM
Many people may not know this, but I love Yahoo Answers. It's not that I love asking questions.. I love answering them! Once you get started, it's kind of addicting. (Like blogging)
I like the fact that I can help people. The best reward is when someone picks my answer as a … (7 comments)
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answers: The Best Answer for Any Question. - 03/25/08 04:54 PM
In the real estate market, as agents we are continually asked questions by both buyer and also sellers. When out with buyers showing them property, they want to know What are taxes on this property? When has the last comp in this community sold, and for how much? Is there a … (6 comments)
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answers: Can You Hear Me Now? aka "Get the Wax Outta Your Ears!" - 02/20/08 11:17 PM
Are you a good listener? Or do you like the sound of your own voice better than ... well ... better than almost anyone else's voice?
Do you take notes (mental or written) as your clients speak? Or do you mistakenly call their children Lucy and Little Ricky?
Do your client's eyes ever … (5 comments)
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answers: Jack-or jackette-be nimble...and be quick.... - 02/19/08 09:19 PM
(Image from http://www.alphabet-soup.net )
w0w.
I have been saying that a lot lately.
...have you?
Everything is giving me a w0w.
-and no one wants that to become
an
ow!
How many of us know someone
or a whole bunch of folks
who might think they are nimble, but have a lot of questions?
"...blogging?...where do you find the time?"
"...how many … (8 comments)
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answers: My Standard Answers to Refinance Questions - 01/24/08 09:34 AM
The two same questions seem to be the theme for the last few days: I hear rates are really low, do you think now is a good time for me to refinance? and Do you think interest rates are going to continue to go down?
My Standard Answers:
My crystal ball really doesn't … (0 comments)
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answers: Attention Realtors! New networking tool available - 01/21/08 10:10 PM
Please take the time to Join and Post in my NEW Group!ActiveRain.com/Groups/UltimateIf you are a REALTOR, Use this group to post and respond to refferals, Promote Listings, Market yourself and your website, Give and receive Tips and Advice. The Ultimate Networking Realtor Group.
Thanks,Jack Johnson
… (2 comments)
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answers: Ask Me Anything. - 01/09/08 10:49 PM
Today, I had the pleasure of attending a local Chamber of Commerce event. I didn't really get out of it what I would have liked to. I didn't know what to expect, going in, but I did expect more. There were a couple of questions asked, but I never heard any … (0 comments)
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answers: Appraiser not doing their job - 12/13/07 08:46 PM
We had an appraiser come to our house and, after and hour or so, we received a phone call.
From what we were told the house would be appraised at $$ which is at least $40,000 less than the comparable sales in the neighborhood would suggest.
I, after an hour of steaming, did … (8 comments)
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answers: Has anyone else found this site? - 12/12/07 08:02 PM
I was actually searching for a particular company that had contacted me. I was wanting to know a little bit more about them. In the process I found another link. I had already searched for Land Developers but hadn't found this site (and this site is not directly involved in providing … (0 comments)
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answers: What do you think about the Eminent Domain thing? - 12/12/07 01:30 AM
Eminent Domain is the right of certain public or even large private organizations to take away our land (or a portion of it) supposedly for the publics well-being.
I am not going to post yet my own opinions on this since I want an honest response from the community here. You guys … (4 comments)
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answers: Has anyone actually purchased software online? - 12/12/07 01:17 AM
I, of course, would love to get the latest and greatest of the engineering related software with the lowest cost possible.
We have all seen the advertisements about software purchasing online (OEM and more). Has anyone actually purchased software in this manner and I would like to know if it actually … (2 comments)
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answers: Do I really need that personal ...well, you know. - 12/12/07 01:11 AM
I have gotten numerous emails trying to sell me a particular version of a particular male oriented device (if you are the owner of such a device, please post here and let us all know if it really all that).
Someone has decided that I should be targeted as a person that … (0 comments)
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answers: Does anyone think that I need a breast job? - 12/12/07 01:07 AM
Massive amounts of emails are telling me that I should get some sort of breast enlargement.
I already know that I am a slender person but would like to know if you guys think I should get a breast enlargement.
Most all of you have already figured this one out and know … (6 comments)
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answers: Are there any blogs for potential new locations for subdivisions or - 12/12/07 12:01 AM
commercial developments?
If so, please let me know.
All I have seen here is about the state of the residential market. Although I know it is important to most of you, I am trying to be forward looking.
It takes a lot of time to develop a subdivision (a little less time … (2 comments)
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answers: My interview online and available to all - 12/11/07 11:13 PM
Wanted to post this since I know it is difficult for us to really understand who we are dealing with when we are online.
I was interviewed recently and the posting has finally appeared online for all to see. This should give all who wish to see a better understanding of who … (0 comments)
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answers: I completely forgot to mention that my wife - 12/03/07 10:12 PM
just got her Real Estate license in Florida!
She was worried that she wouldn't be able to do it, but was finished with the State exam within 45 minutes and reviewed her answers three times before leaving. I am so happy for her.
Post your congrats to O. McKeon (haven't asked if I … (2 comments)
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answers: Increasing your website exposure - 12/03/07 09:51 PM
There have been a number of articles published on this issue. I found a hint from another forum that really seems to work.
Find websites that are asking questions and, if you know the answers, post your answers with discrete and tasteful links. This might help you to get the attention you … (1 comments)
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answers: Evaluating Prospective Tenants - 11/20/07 08:23 PM
As a landlord, I am constantly evaluating prospective tenants over the phone and in person.
One of the most important things to consider is consistency. To stay out of trouble with discrimination, make sure that you ask the same questions to every prospect. I would even have a checklist or point system … (2 comments)
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answers: Foreclosure & Short Sale Tax Consequences (part II) - 09/28/07 11:47 AM
Not long ago, I posted about the tax ramifications of foreclosure. For couple couple of reasons, I wanted to visit this topic again. First, the most recent piece written by the IRS and frankly was not very easy to read. Second, the IRS piece didn't really address short sales.
Real estate professionals are not … (1 comments)
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answers: HOUSE BOUGHT FOR $10 IN NY - 08/25/07 07:46 AM
IN TROY NY A VICTORIAN BORDING HOUSE WAS PURCHASED FOR $10 BUCKS. A WOMAN BY THE NAME OF MARY KRAWIEC BOUGHT IT FROM AN AUCTION 8 YEARS AGO.
THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD A MORTGAGE OWED AT ABOUT $99,000. THE HOUSE FORCLOSED IN 1996 AND IT WAS APPRAISED FOR $52,000. UNFORTUNATELY IT COULD NOT GET PAID SO … (0 comments)
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answers: ARE YOU RECEIVING WHAT WE DESIRE IN LIFE? - 08/25/07 07:08 AM
I DONT KNOW IF ANYONE SAW OR LISTENED TO THE SECRET BUT THE PRINCIPALS OF THE LAW OF ATTRACTION ARE THE THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND WORDS YOU EXPRESS CARRIES A VIBRATION WHICH ATRACTS ANOTHER VIBRATION, OR SHOULD I SAY LIKE ATTRACT LIKE. FOR MOST OF US WE WERE TAUGHT THAT THE UNIVERSE IS … (0 comments)
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answers: Questions, Answers, Research, Development, Real Estate Story Exchange - 08/09/07 10:14 AM
In an effort to promote smooth Real Estate transactions, I would be delighted to answer questions from anyone out there who has one. There are no stupid questions in Real Estate! Communication is key. You can rest assured that if I don't know the answer, I will find out where you … (0 comments)
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answers: That Day Is Tonight... - 06/28/07 03:11 AM
I just spent the better part of a two hours reading every post I've ever written on this forum. I clicked on every link I provided and read the majority of comments contributed. It's a no-brainer, I have too much time on my hands. But it got me to thinking about the … (79 comments)
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answers: The best home finding service available bar none. - 06/21/07 09:20 AM
If you are searching for a home on-line then you need to check out the Home Buyer Scouting Report. It is the best way to search for homes on the Internet.
It is a free service offered by Home Buyers Marketing II Inc and it's preferred Real Estate Agents and Financing … (0 comments)
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answers: Zillow's Scheme to Get 77 Million Homeowners' Email Addresses. How Valuable Would That Be? - 04/05/07 02:06 AM
Zillow is really smart. They are set up to have 77 million homeowners voluntarily give them their email addresses. Why would a homeowner do this? Well, wouldn't you want Zillow to be so kind as to notify you every time that someone asked a question about your home? What if someone asked questions about your house … (41 comments)
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answers: Prelude to a Listing - 01/03/07 04:17 PM
There have been some thought provoking questions posted today and over the last few weeks about what you should be asking your prospective listing agent in the interview. The following are my answers.
* What is your guarantee? I guarantee to provide a written marketing plan, follow that plan and provide regular updates as … (0 comments)
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answers: Glad to meet all of you! - 08/05/06 06:24 PM
I just want to take this time and say that I am very glad to meet each and every one of you! Here at active rain is a great way to meet new people in your industry as well as build business realationships! It is important to all of us for … (3 comments)
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