avoid: The Second Biggest Mistake in Networking is Procrastination - 09/08/08 04:14 PM
If you are allowing obstacles in your mind to get in the way of performing tasks and making progress then you are suffering from procrastination problems. In networking the biggest problem to creating a networking connection is an individual’s misconception that networking is hard selling themselves, their business, products, and … (4 comments)
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avoid: Southwest Florida Realtors Blog ! Helping with Foreclosures * Is the Right Thing to Do ! - 07/07/08 09:49 AM
The real estate industry has been very good to me over the past 10 years, Being a Realtor you help so many people buy their dream home or sell their home and move on with their lives in so many different directions. Today's real estate market around the country and southwest … (3 comments)
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avoid: Avoid Common Buyer Errors - 06/02/08 06:27 PM
Shopping for a new home is an emotional experience. It is, however, also a business transaction, and must be treated as such. Three of the most devastating things that can go wrong are:
Paying too much
Losing a dream home to another buyer
Buying the wrong home
When you have a … (2 comments)
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avoid: Short Sales - Southwest Michigan - We can help you and your client - 05/10/08 01:47 PM
Hello Activerain Community,
Jim Milliman here, and I'd like to talk a bit about short sales.
Lord knows that just about every real estate agent out there in Michigan who is doing any kind of volume listing properties is probably dealing with several sellers who are a few months behind … (0 comments)
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avoid: Avoiding Foreclosure in Michigan - 05/04/08 05:46 PM
Hello Everyone,
Today, I wanted to say a few words about how to avoid foreclosure. If you are already a couple of payments behind on your mortgage, you know exactly how quickly the pressure mounts when foreclosure is staring you in the face. Homeowners get emotional because they feel an attachment to … (0 comments)
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avoid: SHORT SALES EVOLUTION - 02/29/08 02:35 PM
An avenue that I have recently learned a lot about is Short Sales. Going through multiple offers as a buyers agent and now also as a listing agent on the other side, I am beginning to feel like an pro in this area.
Short sales had a stigma for years when … (0 comments)
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avoid: 6 Mistakes To Avoid When Trading Up To A Larger Home - 01/17/08 10:29 PM
Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing … (0 comments)
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avoid: What is the definition of a recession economy? - 12/04/07 08:42 PM
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avoid: WHAT DID THE HOUSE SELL FOR IN MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY - 09/27/07 09:10 PM
Find Out What The Home Down The Street Sold For in Baltimore
To receive a listing of all recent home sales in the Baltimore, Harford County, Cecil County Area, just fill out the form
Baltimore County Homes, Buying, Selling?
If you are considering selling or buying a Home in Baltimore County Maryland, there is one Real … (0 comments)
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avoid: Avoid The Selling Strong Arm - 07/15/07 12:46 PM
As EBay and any slew of online auction houses have taught most of America, prices skyrocket when two people bid against each other. Indeed, this has been one of the core tenets of selling probably since the beginning of time and the real estate industry has made significant work of that … (0 comments)
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avoid: Nightmare Settlement Stories - 05/18/07 07:31 AM
My idea of a perfect settlement would go like this:
Myself, the Buyers and their Agent, the sellers and their agent, and the lender (just in case) all arrive to the table 15 minutes early. We all discuss the buyers future plans, discuss where the sellers are moving, show each other pictures … (0 comments)
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avoid: THE 9 MOST DEADLY FINANCING MISTAKES TO AVOID Part 5 of 9 - 05/15/07 01:04 PM
•5. Not carefully evaluating whether a fixed or adjustable-rate is the best mortgage loan structure for you.
Adjustable Rate Mortgages vs. Fixed-Rate Mortgages.
Which is better?
We just talked about getting "canned" advice when it's "best" for you to refinance your mortgage. Well, these same people will try to give you general … (0 comments)
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avoid: Top 3 Mistakes Rookie Real Estate Agents Make -- And How To Avoid Them - 05/09/07 02:19 PM
Top 3 Mistakes Rookie Real Estate Agents Make -- And How To Avoid Themby Michael Krotchie - Tucson Realtor
First off this is by no means a comprehensive guide to avoiding rookie blunders but it is definitely a starting point for any of you thinking of becoming an agent or those … (13 comments)
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avoid: THE 9 MOST DEADLY FINANCING MISTAKES TO AVOID Part 3 of 9 - 05/08/07 12:59 PM
I recently received this from a friend of mine that is a lender. I thought you might find it useful and informative. I'll break it up into nine sections, so please check back in a few days for the next part. If you missed the previous parts please read them as well. I think you … (5 comments)
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avoid: THE 9 MOST DEADLY FINANCING MISTAKES TO AVOID Part 1 of 9 - 05/01/07 11:58 AM
I recently received this from a friend of mine that is a lender. I thought you might find it useful and informative. I'll break it up into nine sections, so please check back in a few days for the next part. I apologize I'm not sure where it came from originally, … (4 comments)
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avoid: Protect Your Home While On Vacation... - 03/29/07 07:14 PM
While You Are Away...
If you were to take a "Vacation Planning 101" class, you would find things like maps and itineraries as part of the curriculum. But an equally important item for your vacation plan is a home security checklist. Before you pack your bags and head to the … (0 comments)
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avoid: HOW TO NOT BE AVOIDED - 03/22/07 03:07 PM
The problem we sometimes have is impatience leads to avoidance. Persistance is not the same as being pushy. Assertive does not mean aggressive. Avoid injury to to your career by watching your step. Real Estate sales is a process. It is a lot of waiting and communicating and from time to time knowing … (9 comments)
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avoid: We NEED Foreclosure Consultants - 01/06/07 01:22 PM
Make money from home helping homeowners avoid foreclosure:Join our team of talented, knowledgeable foreclosure professionals. We provide you with a TURNKEY INFRASTRUCTURE to help you learn and conduct your marketing business. All education for homeowners is provided by our Educational Team and all underlying services are provided directly from our Strategic … (0 comments)
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avoid: Mistakes to Avoid (Part 3) - 08/29/06 12:31 PM
Mistakes to Avoid (Part 3)
Signing documents without reading them.
Whenever possible, review in advance the documents you will be signing. (Even though some specifics of your transaction may not be known early in the transaction, the documents you will sign are standard forms and are available for review.) It is unlikely that … (1 comments)
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avoid: Mistakes to Avoid (Part 2) - 08/29/06 12:26 PM
Mistakes to Avoid (Part 2)
Not getting a rate lock in writing.
When a mortgage company tells you they have locked your rate, get a written statement detailing the interest rate, the length of the rate lock, and program details.
Using a dual agent-i..e.,an agent who represents the buyer and the seller in the … (0 comments)
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avoid: Mistakes to Avoid (Part 1) - 08/29/06 07:52 AM
Making Verbal Agreements.
If you're asked to sign a document containing instructions contrary to your verbal agreements-Don't! For example, the seller verbally agrees to include the washing machine in the sale, but the written purchase contract excludes it. The written contract will override the verbal contract. More importantly, your state may require … (0 comments)
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