brokers: active|rain - 05/11/08 07:46 PM
Happy Mother's Day everyone!
This site is great. Within one week of opening an account I've already been found by members who've become clients. It's really interesting to be starting a career at this point in the cycle. I'm scheduled to take the DRE broker exam in a couple weeks. … (2 comments)
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brokers: Manhattan Real Estate Slower, But Still Not In A Slump - It's A Good time For Buyers - 05/10/08 05:27 PM
Foreclosures across the country are increasing in numbers, but not in Manhattan.
The reason is partly due to closings at 15 Central Park West and The Plaza, and partly because of the increase of foreign buyers. Additionally there has been activity from domestic buyers with new Manhattan developments.
The … (0 comments)
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brokers: Sandy Springs Lease Purchase Homes - 05/08/08 08:05 PM
Lease Purchase homes in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs Real Estate Information
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brokers: Where Are All the Home Buyers? - 05/07/08 02:10 PM
Advertise Where the Consumer is Looking From billboards to shopping carts, movie theaters to airport banners, real estate professionals have used local advertising efforts over the years to not just sell homes, but to market themselves. And while many agents and brokers have discovered the importance of marketing their listings online, … (0 comments)
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brokers: Listing Book Training on Friday! - 05/07/08 10:33 AM
This Friday's meeting will be held at 10:30 A.M. at Edison College in Ft. Myers. We are having a very special speaker JJ Jones from Listing Book. The service they provide is wonderful for you and your clients. It allows clients to adjust their search and find things for themselves. This system … (0 comments)
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brokers: Agent Recruitment Compensation Program - 05/05/08 10:00 AM
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brokers: Resort Connection Questions Anyone for VP of Member Services - 05/05/08 09:03 AM
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brokers: RC Training Video to sign up new Agents - 05/05/08 08:52 AM
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brokers: Home-Flip.com - May Newsletter - 05/04/08 03:58 PM
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brokers: Brokers Admin Fee - Like it or not - It is a cost of doing business.... - 05/03/08 12:52 PM
The Broker's "Admin Fee" - it is what it is. I don't set this fee; the Brokers do.
I do not know what states or regions of the country have Brokers that charge such a fee or not; but what I can tell you is that most (in my experience), of the larger Washington … (4 comments)
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brokers: Estate Buddy - 05/02/08 02:24 AM
2007-Dec-26 - Real estate: Property market for residential, commercial, raw land, plots, rental, agents, buyers and sellers
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brokers: Free Short Sale Seminar in Ft. Myers Florida on May 1st! - 04/29/08 10:35 AM
Free Short Sale Seminar in Ft. Myers Florida on May 1st! (edit/delete)
AmState is holding a Free Short Sale Seminar on Thursday May 1st at Edison College in Ft. Myers Florida. The seminar starts promptly at 10am and goes till 5pm. You will recieve tons of great information including a 60 … (0 comments)
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brokers: Hiding In Plain Sight - 04/29/08 09:34 AM
Where is the best place to advertise? In plain sight is what I say. Some of us hide in plain sight and some of us shine in the sun, what is the difference and how do we achieve one and avoid the other? I think it is entirely up to you … (1 comments)
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brokers: Free Short Sale Seminar in Ft. Myers Florida on May 1st! - 04/29/08 08:28 AM
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brokers: Ever been Shafted on a Referral fee?? - 04/28/08 01:56 PM
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brokers: Miami's a great place to buy right now - 04/28/08 11:44 AM
I am sure many of you guys have read or heard about the overbuilding of the condo market in areas like Miami. Until you see it, you can’t imagine it. I went down last week, and there are still a dozen or so cranes up finishing off high rise condos. And … (1 comments)
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brokers: As a REALTOR Why Choose on Firm over Another? - 04/26/08 11:47 AM
I just read an interesting Featured Post. It was do customers do business with the individual agent or Company. Overwhelmingly REALTORS agreed that consumers have the relationship with the Agent not the company. The company plays a part in helping generate unsolicited incoming calls via its Brand and advertising.
Why do you … (13 comments)
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brokers: No more complaining about how bad things are! Time to take action! - 04/24/08 11:22 PM
I am constantly being asked, when is the market going to change? Will prices recover? How much longer will properties continue to devaluate? The tense tone of our nation when it comes to real estate is a topic for serious discussion. Home ownership is the backbone of our economy, and the system that ensures … (6 comments)
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brokers: Keep the Great News Coming! - 04/24/08 09:23 AM
I have read several blog posts this morning. All of them have a noticeable change in attitude. I read things like "Great News", " Market is up", "Buyers are back". We have seen a noticable increase in traffic, phone calls, closings. The market here in SW Florida is getting better. Prices … (6 comments)
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brokers: Which Way Did He Go George,Which Way? - 04/24/08 09:17 AM
We have all sounded like a cartoon character at one time or another when driving home buyers around. A few times a year I seem to get clients who are looking for a new home that is not in my normal marketplace for my brokerage. The technology to help with this … (2 comments)
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brokers: Free Short Sale Seminar in Ft. Myers Florida on May 1st! - 04/23/08 08:59 AM
AmState is holding a Free Short Sale Seminar on Thursday May 1st at Edison College in Ft. Myers Florida. The seminar starts promptly at 10am and goes till 5pm. You will recieve tons of great information including a 60 page workbook. If you are having problems with a particular short sale … (0 comments)
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brokers: Agent Training Friday in Cape Coral! - 04/22/08 04:00 PM
This weeks training is going to be "Tips and Tricks-Keeping your contracts together" with a focus on buyers. This training will be presented by Liz Berger of the Berger Real Estate Group. It will be held at the Advantage Builders Model Home at 3007 Chiquita Blvd. Cape Coral FL 33914. It … (1 comments)
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brokers: Evelyn Johnston, Elkhart County, Indiana Expert Gets High Recommendation! - 04/20/08 07:20 PM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
As real estate investors, we have been affected by the lender requirement changes threatening our buyer's as much as it has the traditional real estate market. No matter how well we plan, sometimes we find ourselves in difficult circumstances and unfortunately the last 6 months we found … (0 comments)
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brokers: Real Town - 04/20/08 11:52 AM
This a new place I just discovered. Seem to have lots of good links, articles, info and hopefully it'll be another outlet to expand my business. Speaking of which, I want to thank Active Rain. Because of this website, I have secured a buyer who has recently purchased a property … (0 comments)
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brokers: ListHub and 3 Wide speaks with Inman - 04/18/08 10:39 AM
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brokers: A real estate Broker does not need Auctioneer's License to sell real estate in Illinois - 04/16/08 10:43 AM
You should know that a real estate broker can sell real estate at auction in Illinois without having to have an Auctioneer's License. Just remember that the Broker can not sell any personal property; however, selling real property by auction is already covered by the Illinois Real Estate Licensing Act of 2000 … (0 comments)
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brokers: Perfect for the Savvy Investor!!! - 04/16/08 08:44 AM
Greetings Fellow Investors!If you could go back to the future imagine the deals you would have done! There are those emerging markets available today! Don't let another, "If I would have only not waited or wish I would have known moment" pass you by again! Think outside the box! The mortgage … (1 comments)
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brokers: The Banker vs. Broker Yield Spread Premium Debate Again - 04/15/08 09:10 PM
Jeffrey Hogue of the San Diego law firm of Hogue and Belong, and a founding partner of the Mortgage Accountability Association has written a post on Peter Miller's excellent FHA Mortgage Guide blog entitled "Why Don't The Same Rules Apply To All Lenders" that brings up the yield spread premium disclosure … (2 comments)
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brokers: The Mortgage Consumer Protection Act / My Solution - 04/15/08 01:37 PM
In order to protect the consumer in mortgage origination the following changes shall be made:
1. The states shall licence all mortgage brokers and their agents. Standards shall be set by the individual states, but records shall be maintained so that the public may be made aware of individual complaints. Agents fired … (11 comments)
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brokers: Two types of sales persons - Which one are you? - 04/15/08 11:32 AM
There are two types of sales people in this world. Oh, we could give them all kinds of lables that project our feelings of negativity or acceptance upon them, such as: Passive (inside sales) or Aggressive (outside sales). Make no mistake about it, there are two sides to this coin. I like … (7 comments)
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brokers: Banker, Broker, or Mortgage Banker??? - 04/14/08 07:58 PM
There have been a substantial amount of changes in the mortgage industry over the past year. With the changes it is important to understand the differences among mortgage sources and how those differences impact your real estate transaction. It is my understanding that many real estate professionals do not understand the … (0 comments)
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brokers: The Market is Changing - 04/14/08 07:07 PM
Right now we are seeing the market shift from a landlord's market to a tenant's market. This is a great time to open a business or expand, as concessions are being granted more generously. … (7 comments)
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brokers: Links - 04/10/08 07:09 AM
On your website do you use a lot of links?
I was curious to know if people find that all the back and forth links between them and other website have really generated business.
Does it actually move you up the google food chain?
Do you have to be careful that if one … (4 comments)
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brokers: Top Agents Wanted Ad - Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego - 04/09/08 05:19 PM
International high-end, luxury ecological real estate development company is looking for a small number of the right people only if
Your clients desire: Luxury
Comfort
5 Star amenities
Ecological and environmental sensitivity
The most beautiful setting in the world
Your clients rely on you to: Bring them the best … (0 comments)
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brokers: Real Estate Brokers....Who Needs Reality TV...We Go In And Out Of Homes Like The Shows! - 04/09/08 04:26 PM
Showing this morning of an older lady's home. As you walk thru the tour, you point out the high points but also see the life of the owner flash before your eyes. There is the picture of their marriage 70 years ago, and her husband is no longer with her. There … (3 comments)
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brokers: Top Agents Wanted Ad - Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego - 04/09/08 02:09 PM
International high-end, luxury ecological real estate development company is looking for a small number of the right people only if
Your clients desire: Luxury
Comfort
5 Star amenities
Ecological and environmental sensitivity
The most beautiful setting in the world
Your clients rely on you to: Bring them the … (2 comments)
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brokers: If us REALTORS run our "own business", then why are we required to.... - 04/08/08 11:59 PM
..... have our office's phone number on our signs? I am not sure about other states, but here in PA, our office's phone number needs to be on our sign. I always hear that this is our own business and we are responsible, but then why should someone doing floor time at the … (12 comments)
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brokers: Washington Mutual - 04/08/08 06:42 AM
I just learned that Washington Mutual has just left the wholesale business.
This is not good people. Not good at all.
Now not only are there fewer loan programs and options for borrowers but now even fewer banks to chose from.
WAMU was one of the most stable and straightforward lender.
Now what??
Northern Mortgage Services, … (3 comments)
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brokers: FannieMae - 04/07/08 05:18 PM
April 2, 2008 is a day we all will remember. It was the day Fannie-Mae announced there new underwriting guidelines. While the FHA/VA Loan limits may have increased. Other areas are seeing some major adjustments. Such as the Declining Market Adjustments to LTV's, the proposed new appraisals agreement with the Attorney … (3 comments)
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brokers: What Is Your WHY? - 04/06/08 10:15 PM
What is YOUR...WHY?
YOUR WHY...is the most important advocate of whether or not you will succeed or fall short in your business.
Why did you decide to become a real estate agent/realtor?
Why did you decide to become a broker?
Why did you choose the profession you're in?
To succeed at ANYTHING IN LIFE... you must … (7 comments)
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brokers: In Elkhart County Indiana, Which is Better for You, A Mortgage Banker or Mortgage Broker? - 04/06/08 08:07 PM
In the "old" days-that is, before "creative financing"-home buyers in Elkhart County, Indiana had few financing options when it came to purchasing a property. However, in today's environment, a buyer has the choice of everything from a fixed, 15 or 30 year mortgage and an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) to an … (2 comments)
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brokers: A valuable lesson from a used car dealer - 04/06/08 12:05 AM
So I have been in the market for a new car. I have been trying to figure out what I want by going to different dealers and testing out cars that I like. What I discovered has changed my ways of thinking forever.
So I went to this dealership, which I thought … (4 comments)
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brokers: Do Something Different! - 04/05/08 09:47 PM
If you are a real estate professional stuggling to keep your head above water...LISTEN UP! More real estate professionals than you think ARE STILL MAKING GREAT MONEY!...and with the right education YOU CAN TOO!
What if I told you the real estate professionals (agents, brokers, realtors, appraisers, loan officers) that have taken part in my … (3 comments)
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brokers: Stop The Insanity - 04/04/08 06:06 PM
With the current mortgage crisis and real estate in many areas across the country in damage control mode...real estate professionals continue on with a "business as usual" attitude, marketing and soliciting the way they always have...making no money and eventually (many already have) walk away from their license.
Isn't doing the … (2 comments)
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brokers: Still a Great Time to Buy in Charlotte - 04/03/08 03:47 PM
The population of Charlotte has been growing tremendously over the past decade. As fate would have it, our growth has stemmed primarily as a result of highly skilled and educated persons seeking employment or further education at one of our many "cream of the crop" firms and institutions. In this phenomenon … (7 comments)
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brokers: SPAM - 04/03/08 06:23 AM
Don't your want to help the poor soul who is stuck in Nigeria and needs my help to get through customs?
Maybe you want a Replica Rolex watch?
Perhaps someone needs you to cash their check and wire back the difference minus a fee to yourself for effort.
Maybe you are need of one … (2 comments)
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brokers: Looking for Brokers to receive quality leads - 04/02/08 08:48 PM
HawaiiLife.com has been absolutely crushing the lead generation scene out in Hawaii and we've been kicking around the idea of opening up in another area for quite some time now. Well, the time has come and we have decided to make a push into the Southern California area.
We Need Brokerages who … (0 comments)
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brokers: Brokers and Agents (New and Established) Let Us Make It Easy For You! - 04/01/08 01:00 PM
BROKERS AND AGENTS NATIONWIDE, BECOME A PART OF THE LARGEST MOST COMPREHENSIVE REAL ESTATE TEAM SWEEPING THE NATION! LIKE NO OTHER..... COMPENSATION:CONNECT REALTY BELIEVES IN THE SUCCESS OF ITS BROKERS AND AGENTS AND HAVE DEVELOPED THE BELOW COMPENSATION PLANS:> 80% NET of commissions are net to the broker AND agent! > There are … (4 comments)
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brokers: A Spherical Body at rest........you know the Rest - 04/01/08 11:44 AM
Your Sphere of Influence is the single most important aspect of you business. As one great mind once said (and I paraphrase) "a sphere at rest tends to stay at rest", well if you let your sphere stay dormant and do not touch base and just say hello every once in … (2 comments)
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brokers: Teamwork means Everyone Wins! - 04/01/08 08:35 AM
Today I am going to talk about leverage. This isn't a new concept in business. Businesses leverage their assets all the time in order to increase productivity and income. A most important asset in the real estate industry is the human resource asset. Every individual has strengths and expertise that can … (0 comments)
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brokers: It's A Small World - 03/31/08 09:59 AM
I am busy today trying to finish up some client work and getting through some loans for some personal business, but I thought I would share some insights on buyers. I had a client call me to see a property in a local town listed by a different office of the … (0 comments)
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brokers: Zil low Target Practice / Listings or Programmers? - 03/28/08 08:29 AM
One of the most technical web techs from Zi llow was drafted into the military.
While at boot camp he went to the rifle range where he was given some instructions, handed a rifle, and a couple rounds of ammo.
He loaded the rifle and fired several shots at the target. … (14 comments)
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brokers: What is the scoop on H&R Block Imploding? - 03/26/08 08:09 PM
I have been reading and commenting on some blogs that were talking about H&R Block imploding!? What has everyone else heard about this? I just joined the company because the company I was working for Imploded, well, at least the east coast division. What is the CURRENT scoop? I know there … (1 comments)
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brokers: Southwestern cheesecake for your Broker's Open! - 03/26/08 03:19 PM
Talk about adding bite to your food! Wow- this will impress your agents, associates and brokers at your next Broker's Open House!
Southwestern Cheesecake 8 oz Cream cheese; softened8 oz Ricotta cheese8 oz Cheddar cheese; shredded1 pk Taco seasoning mix8 oz Sour cream3 Eggs1 cn Green chilies; diced,drained1/2 c Red bell pepper; … (8 comments)
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brokers: Who's First? Real Living - 03/25/08 12:17 PM
Who's First.... Real Living Is
Real Living is a progressive company and a brokerage striving to be FIRST. I've had the fortune of witnessing this effort first hand and thought this would be a great opportunity to air my viewpoint and stake our claim as "the first" in these categories. I'll … (6 comments)
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brokers: Keep the faith! - 03/25/08 11:51 AM
This article made me feel good about providing a valuable service in a tough market. http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-03-24/for-real-estate-professionals-the-opportunity-has-never-been-brighter/ … (2 comments)
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brokers: Hooking Up....with a House? - 03/22/08 11:38 PM
I spend too much time watching HGTV,TLC and Flip This House shows ,watching other brokers and salepersons trying to sell homes.but a new one is coming out this April 5th on TLC that seems to be a great idea for all of us. It is a hard time to sell houses … (2 comments)
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brokers: Chicken Little the Realtor - 03/21/08 10:57 AM
Schedules and staying fixed on them are so important to todays world and it is the only way to make any money and be succsessful in the real estate industry. Without setting up a schedule for yourself you will miss out on accomplishing tasks that are profit generating.I have set up … (2 comments)
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brokers: Cornelius NC Resources - Cornelius Relocaiton Information - Cornelius Real Estate - 03/20/08 07:14 PM
Cornelius Resources Town of CorneliuisCornelius Police DepartmentCornelius DemographicsCornelius DiningCornelius Hospitals and MedicineCornelius Homes and GardenCornelius Local News MediaCornelius Local Television Stations … (0 comments)
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brokers: Cornelius NC Resources - Cornelius Relocaiton Information - Cornelius Real Estate - 03/20/08 07:14 PM
Cornelius Resources Town of CorneliuisCornelius Police DepartmentCornelius DemographicsCornelius DiningCornelius Hospitals and MedicineCornelius Homes and GardenCornelius Local News MediaCornelius Local Television Stations … (0 comments)
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brokers: Whose Fault is it Anyway? - 03/19/08 03:41 PM
I was recently sent this part of a discussion and started to ponder it. Is it really the mortgage brokers fault or is it the banks? ----Well, didn't brokers cause this mess? I mean they created all these 540 programs, right? Then they set the interest rates, pitched the programs to … (2 comments)
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brokers: I am hiring Austin real estate agents! - 03/17/08 10:56 PM
I debated over whether or not to post about this or not, but then I decided that this is perhaps the best possible platform to share this information. I never considered ActiveRain as a recruiting source until recently. I was thinking about the types of agents that I would like to … (70 comments)
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brokers: Sign of the Times or I'mmmm Back! - 03/17/08 09:41 PM
Well, it has been a long while since my last post and I appologize I have just been so busy getting the office up to speed and actualy conducting real estate business. I sold two houses last week and listed one, and they all were direct results of opening my own … (3 comments)
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brokers: Change is good. - 03/16/08 10:38 AM
I haven't blogged in few days. I have been busy changing over all my marketing material from the old name to the new. I left Semonin last Monday and joined the Breland Group Realtors in the Highlands. Although many people think that when you change brokers, it has to be because of something … (0 comments)
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brokers: The Roller Coaster of Movin' On - 03/13/08 08:20 PM
Believe it or not, this is not a post about my clients moving from one place to another.Nah. This is about a move I made. Just yesterday, in fact. I've been thinking about it for a long time and "doing the deed" really involved me getting out of my comfort … (7 comments)
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brokers: FHA LOAN LIMITS - 03/12/08 09:17 PM
What does everyone think about the new FHA Loan Limits?
Is it going to jump start the market?
My opinion is that it is a small step in the right direction.
Although Lenders did the right thing in tightening things up a bit they now have gone way too conservative in my opinion.
When … (9 comments)
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brokers: DOT HOMES submits to US Real Estate BROKERS - dont worry - be happy !! - 03/10/08 04:06 PM
By Thomas Townsend: Earlier today I received the following from DOT HOMES: New pingback on your post #117 "MLS Data compliance and NAR vs. DOJ " Website: BYTEPLAY » Blog Archive » For US listing brokers (IP: 195.62.28.205 , www.ec1m.net) URI : http://www.byteplay.com/blog/archives/57 Excerpt: [...] [...] some of the ensuing … (2 comments)
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brokers: Press Release: Jason Gobeli of GoBelly Inc and Connect Realty Release New Book “The Wealth Plan” - 03/09/08 05:29 PM
The book many have been waiting for has finally arrived ‘The Wealth Plan' by Jason Gobeli was recently released to the public. The Wealth Plan' is a no nonsense, straight forward approach to attracting wealth which first starts in the reprogramming of the misinformation embedded in our belief systems.
In this … (0 comments)
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brokers: Another Town Another 100 Online Listings - 03/09/08 04:25 PM
Since my last post on 80% of Buyers Search online-How do your photos stack up?, I decided to search out another town. Maybe to give the benefit of the doubt. So another zip code and another 100 listings were viewed. The results are below. This was done off of Realtor.com about … (0 comments)
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brokers: Trulia: Violating NAR Ethics Laws? - 03/07/08 10:04 AM
Trulia is a great online search tool that many buyers are using to find homes in their area. I used Trulia as an agent to help promote my listings and I offer my services in answering difficult real estate questions posted in the "Trulia Voices" section. I really enjoy Trulia, … (39 comments)
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brokers: How not to make a big mistake with Google ad words - 03/05/08 05:35 PM
I have been seeing lots of websites of agents with Google ad words on them. The problem is that these agents are losing business to competitors. When you place an ad word campaign on your website it is topics related to your website.
Therefore if you are a realtor you're going to … (6 comments)
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brokers: Do you give too much away for FREE? Part 2 - 03/05/08 05:22 PM
Earlier we were talking about giving too much information away and I was just about to give a hot little tip to make sure that you don't give too much away for free. What you do is give your prospects salt. What does that do? It makes your listener or reader … (2 comments)
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brokers: GREAT Property Management Software - 03/04/08 08:37 PM
GREAT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE!
I went through a process of reviewing several different property managment softwares about 1 year ago. We ended up finding a software - Rent Manager - www.rentmanager.com that works excellent. We have had it about one year and it works great! We use the online version which has some … (13 comments)
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brokers: Thanks for the feedback - 03/04/08 03:50 PM
Thanks to all those that replied to my questions regarding agents individual needs and wants. As I continue my project it seems as though in this market a good number of agents aren't just looking for the next highest commission split or a way to make money off of other agents … (1 comments)
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brokers: What has your Broker done for you lately? - 03/03/08 10:04 PM
Our office is heavily involved in recruiting right now and one of the biggest objection I have heard lately is our commission splits. Our splits, I think, are quite high and a new agent can expect to start at a 70/30 split after completing a short mentoring and training period. We … (2 comments)
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brokers: Southwest Florida Real Estate Industry & Beach Night! Florida Everblades Hockey ! - 03/03/08 08:39 PM
Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty Writes, I would like to invite everyone to Real Estate Industry Night and Beach Night ! When the Florida Everblades take on Rivals Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:30 PM at Germain Arena. I am involved in sponsoring this event, "The Beach Hummer" will be on display in the entranceway, the evening … (3 comments)
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brokers: The Secret Open House in Seattle ... Courtesy of the MLS - 03/01/08 01:10 PM
I don't know what the rules and regulations are in other parts of the country but the MLS in Washington State will not allow agents to include any information regarding open houses in their marketing remarks. Now the marketing remarks consist of 500 characters that are swept by all other web sites. So … (50 comments)
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brokers: Options for Sellers In Default - 02/29/08 09:35 AM
No one is prepared to loose his or her home. That is why I made this article so you as a homeowner know what you can do to bring your house current or provide a way out so you don't have a foreclosure on your credit.
1. Offer to Sell- You could … (2 comments)
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brokers: Why your home isn't selling? - 02/28/08 08:35 PM
Lets face it, homes these days are sitting longer and selling for less. Why the big change? The banks were too greedy and now most of them are in a world of hurt. Lets take a look at what the banks did or didn't do to create such a problem.
One of … (0 comments)
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brokers: Welcoming Homes and Land Magazine - Portland Metro West to the Active Rain Community! - 02/27/08 10:40 PM
Homes and Land Real Estate Magazine proudly serves the Portland Oregon and surrounding area markets.IS BIGGER BETTER? IT IS WHEN YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED! Insure that clients think of you when they need Real Estate services. When you advertise with Homes and Land, you're building your brand on a solid … (2 comments)
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brokers: Do you Know How to Create the Best Residential Property Flyers? - 02/27/08 12:52 PM
As some of you know, when you create a flyer on vFlyer, the service automatically generates a Printable version of the flyer. This flyer is in PDF format. Thus, it is easy to print attractive copies for your Open Houses. We are pleased that thousands of members are using this feature. … (5 comments)
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brokers: Love of the Craft - 02/27/08 10:59 AM
I am amazed to see how much shift has occurred in the last three years. I am talking about how an industry, which was once and still is highly competetive and a lone wolf sort of business, has now evolved to more and more people truly working together.I look within our … (1 comments)
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brokers: Celebration Time! - 02/27/08 09:41 AM
Its official! AmState Realty Solutions LLC bacame active yesterday with FREC. We can now accept agents and deals. Pretty soon you will see AmState Signs popping up all over SW Florida. We are so excited to bring this opportunity to SW Florida. A true culture of teamwork. The ability to create … (0 comments)
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brokers: Need a Loan? - 02/27/08 09:40 AM
Hello, My name is Mrs. Bynum. I am a Senior Mortgage Banker, and Private Investor and Independant Lender that finds prospective buyers to match with VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS nationwide using my many Lending resources. I am a PROFESSIONAL PROBLEM SOLVER. If you would like to discuss any details of a SMOKING HOT PROJECT, I have … (0 comments)
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brokers: Questions For Agents - 02/27/08 08:29 AM
I am working on a recruiting project right now and find it interesting the number of different real estate models that have become successful over the years. It seems that in todays market agents are just looking for the next highest commission split and have no concern for training and support … (4 comments)
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brokers: Area Sales in January - 02/25/08 08:34 AM
The national and local headlines continue to give us all kinds of information about the housing market. I thought I would pull some information from the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (GLAR MLS). These numbers represent homes that were listed through a Realtor for the month of January/2007 … (1 comments)
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brokers: DUE DILIGENCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - 02/24/08 11:01 PM
DUE DILIGENCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT In Pat Winter's new two-part audio CD, "Mr. Commerical Real Estate" reveals more detailed information on subjects he introduced in THE SECRETS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE.
In Part One, DUE DILIGENCE, Pat provides detailed information about the important things that must be reviewed, inspected and attended to prior to making an investment in any commercial property.
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brokers: What is an ABR and why do you need me? - 02/21/08 08:22 AM
What is an ABR and why do you need me?For some who might read my blog regularly, I don't want to come off like I don't want to help people with general information. I am a wealth of information and I feel that you have to be fully informed if you … (0 comments)
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brokers: Passing my Broker's Exam - 02/20/08 03:17 PM
I was looking over my blog posts and realized that I had blogged about studying for the broker's exam, but never posted that I actually passed. I know all my information now indicates that I am a Broker/ Associate, but I never told you, my fellow bloggers, that I passed. I … (0 comments)
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brokers: Networking for my clients - 02/20/08 01:53 PM
Networking events, for anyone who attends them, are a great way to get yourself and your name in front of a large group and have fun doing it. For me it is a little more than that. I do it for my clients as much as myself.As a Real Estate professional, … (0 comments)
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brokers: Is the slow market causing financial hardship in your family? Thinking of getting a J.O.B.? - 02/20/08 09:09 AM
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brokers: Big Talk on Small Business - 02/20/08 06:24 AM
This morning I will be participating in a live remote broadcast of ‘Big Talk on Small Business', a radio show on WKJK 1080 A.M. The hosts are a father/daughter team that do the show every weekday from 9-Noon. To me that is incredible. That is a lot of show to do … (2 comments)
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brokers: What do buyers think of FSBOs: Bargin or Hassle? - 02/19/08 07:14 AM
I was speaking to a colleague in my office about a home he had just listed. It had been a FSBO for about 4 months with little traffic. He convinced them to list. In less than a week with a list price significantly higher, they had several showing requests and an … (0 comments)
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brokers: Avoid having high balances on your credit cards - 02/18/08 04:09 PM
When multiple revolving balances have exceeded their credit limits, credit scores drop substantially. Credit scores are affected when one or more revolving loan balances exceeds 50% of its limit. The risk increases when multiple revolving accounts exceed 50% of their credit limit ratio. The more loans, the greater the impact on … (0 comments)
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brokers: Carbon monoxide Information - 02/18/08 02:42 PM
Unlike clients that buy and sell every 2 to 7 years or so, I'm dealing with the market and real estate related news and information everyday. When my clients ask about the inspection, I give them a list of the various inspections I recommend. Their reaction is usually one of shock; … (0 comments)
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brokers: Welcome February - 02/18/08 07:15 AM
The good news is that things are beginning to pick up very quickly. Now is a good time to contact all of your past clients to see where they are and what you can do to save them money and lower their current rate.
If you are lacking in clients to contact … (0 comments)
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brokers: When do you lower the price of a listing - 02/17/08 09:19 PM
I know we are still in a very challenging market. We have more inventory than we've had in quite some time. I read reports where the average amount of time a listing is on the market is up to 1 year! So, in this buyers market, if you are not getting … (4 comments)
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brokers: Curb Appeal - 02/15/08 02:13 PM
I get a lot of inquiries about what kinds of things should I be doing to my home to get it ready to sell. What I am reading lately indicates that although it has always been near the top of the list, your Curb Appeal is very important right now. In … (0 comments)
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brokers: Looking past your lack of know how to get what you want - 02/15/08 01:56 PM
Homeowners are you worried about the current state of the real estate market? Let me say that you shouldn't be. Why? Because everything you hear comes from the media and what they say is never right. The media likes to play on your emotions. That is how they get you coming … (0 comments)
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brokers: Why is it? - 02/15/08 11:54 AM
Why is it that we all want to be rich yet we lack the basic skills needed to become rich? What do I mean? In each and every one of us is the power to overcome every obstacle needed to achieve every dream that we have ever had yet we always … (2 comments)
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