Real estate blog entries tagged with ask

Blog entries tagged with "ask":

ask: Cold Calls Remember Those? How One Kid's Cold Call Helped Me Remember To Network - 08/12/08 08:35 PM

Today I received a "cold" call from a young businessman by the name of Frank Helmand a loan officer just beginning his career with Cal Coast Financial in Fremont, California. Frank read one of my Active Rain articles on Realtor Marketing Associations in Northern California--he decided to ask for my help. … (19 comments)

ask: How Do You Solicit A Blogger To Write About Your Business: Peter Furia Has The Answer - 08/01/08 12:57 AM

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ask: Lower Transaction Costs | Sigma Forex - 07/30/08 10:41 PM

It is much more cost-efficient to trade Forex in terms of both commissions and transaction fees. Most Forex Brokers charge no commissions or fees whatsoever, while still offering traders access to all relevant market information and trading tools. In contrast, commissions for stock trades range from $7.95-$29.95 per trade with online … (0 comments)

ask: "Permission" Marketing: 9 Tips That May Change The Way You Do Marketing - 07/09/08 08:39 PM

Valeria Maltoni, the marketing expert and subject of my last post, has a fascinating list of tips that may very well change the way you do marketing. Her tips are based on permission marketing a strategy where you ask permission before sending advertisements to prospective customers.
Permission marketing is used by … (5 comments)

ask: Ask Your Retired Agent Friends for R E F E R R A L S * _ * - 06/17/08 12:45 AM

First, let me start by saying "Thank You" to both The Active Rain Website (and it's founders/supporters) and secondly to the many Professionals online who are getting me inspired and keeping me thinking 24/7. This week, I'm taking one of my friends out to dinner. This gal has been in the business … (1 comments)

ask: Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information. - 06/01/08 10:37 PM

Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information.
If your thinking about selling your home, you should consider using the services of a real estate broker or agent. Before you sign a listing contract you should do your homework and be fully informed about your choices.Interview several real estate … (0 comments)

ask: What should a buyer look for before choosing an agent to represent them? - 04/17/08 12:47 PM

What should a buyer look for before choosing an agent to represent them? 1. Ability to help a buyer evaluate homes 2. Skill in negotiation 3. Undivided Loyalty 4. Proof of savings and past client satisfaction.
An Exclusive Buyer Agent covers the negative aspects of a home as well as … (7 comments)

ask: Make Sure you are Targeting The Keywords People are Searching For - 11/21/07 08:33 AM

Keyword tools like Wordtracker are great but they are not always up to date and they only use a small percentage of the search data that is available. If you only use tools like Wordtracker, Overture's tool, or other keyword tools you could be missing out on a lot of really … (4 comments)

ask: Are Real Estate Agents Viewed As Telemarketers? - 11/15/07 04:15 PM

I have been cold calling for a while now, not nearly as long as many of you, but I have always wondered how the people I call have viewed my calls.
Often time I get the usual we are not interested line before I even finish my name, which simply means I … (25 comments)

ask: I AM GOING TO WAIT UNTIL THE MARKET IS BETTER - 11/14/07 12:32 AM

I love this one! They are going to wait until market is better before listing their home...whenever that is!
So here is my story. I just recently had a home owner tell me they wanted to list there home. A day before I am to go over she calls me and tells me … (19 comments)

ask: The best time to prospect? - 11/13/07 12:29 AM

I am sort of torn up between which is the most productive time to prospect during the day.
I have worked both in the morning and in the evening on prospecting. I find that in the morning I am full of energy and ready to take on the world yet nobody seems … (43 comments)

ask: Blogs that bring you business! - 11/13/07 12:10 AM

I am very new to the blogging world. Can you post blogs on Active Rain that are designed to bring in questions, advice or anything from possible customers? How is it done?
Also, I cannot seem to figure out the whole picture deal. I see blogs all the time that have multiple … (7 comments)

ask: Learning how to write a blog! - 11/12/07 05:54 PM

I have been a part of Active Rain now for 3 days and I love it. I have learned so much and am very new to writing blogs. I want to be able to add to this great network in every way I can.
What are some great tips for learning how … (11 comments)

ask: How do I explain this to a seller? - 11/12/07 03:22 PM

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)

ask: Get your buyers to commit to you! - 11/12/07 11:39 AM

I cannot stress enough the importance of getting your buyers to commit to dealing with you exclusively.
Being in the business a year and a few months, I learn this the hard way. Just recently I was working with a couple who seemed like very nice people and they were. They would … (13 comments)

ask: No Excuses, Just Ask! - 11/12/07 12:38 AM

I have read so much here on Active Rain about thinking and acting outside of the box and how we need be so careful that we do not assume or perceive what others are thinking.
I got to learn this lesson first hand and fortunately it worked out great for me. … (11 comments)

ask: CONTACT ME! - 08/25/07 01:00 AM

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ask: 10 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK WHEN INTERVIEWING AN AGENT IN MARYLAND, HARFORD, BALTIMORE, CECIL COUNTY - 08/14/07 10:35 PM

10 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing an Agent in Maryland
Warning! Do Not Hire Any Real Estate Agent Before You Read This FREE Special Report
Not all real estate agents are the same in Maryland. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home in Maryland, … (1 comments)

ask: Uplifting Affirmations To Tell Yourself - 07/13/07 08:42 AM

You are the greatest miracle in the world. ( read the book, great inspiration)
I am a genius and I apply my wisdom.
God is the Power, I am The Vision, Together We Are A Team.
I am in the perfect place at the perfect time to meet the perfect people to fulfill … (7 comments)

ask: Interviewing - 07/02/07 10:06 PM

I would appreciate any ideas that you might be willing to share about what you do and say during an interview:
I have had many different agendas that I have followed over the years, I do find that asking the recruit questions about other jobs and a description of those other … (2 comments)

ask: One Small File That Can Make A Big Difference - 05/07/07 09:42 AM

If you have a website, you know how important search engine placement is to driving new clients to your site. What you may not realize is that you can control which pages the search engines see by uploading a simple file to your site.
Before I get into the details, … (3 comments)

ask: Prospecting - 04/30/07 05:46 PM

You have just listed and sold a house in less than a week. You know that you did an outstanding job getting the marketing released within the first 24 hours of taking the listing. You made sure that every agent on your networking list got a hot sheet about the new … (3 comments)

ask: Ask the local inspector - 03/11/07 05:39 PM

If you have any questions regarding inspections, problems with homes, the inspection process, please post them here and I will answer them to the best of my ability. … (6 comments)

ask: Getting Ready To Sell? Here's What You Should Do! - 02/24/07 06:01 PM

In preparing your house to sell, ask yourself over and over if your house looks like someone else's dream house. Houses in move-in condition tend to be inviting to buyers; houses that are like new typically sell the fastest and procure the best price. With that in mind, here are a … (0 comments)

ask: 10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor about Selling a Home - 02/24/07 05:58 PM

1. Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have? Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or … (4 comments)

ask: The Villages of Starwood - 02/13/07 06:29 AM

Starwood's master plan is comprised of 550 acres of breathtaking north Texas landscape, with lush creeks, stately Spanish Oaks and dramatic hilltop views.
Starwood's village concept offers a diverse selection of residential options distinguished by homesite size and price. Homes designed my North Dallas' finest builders range from the $400's to over … (0 comments)