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Myth: Minor repairs can wait until later. There are more important things to be done. 
With as many as 25%-30% of the real estate market consisting of short sales, I have found that realtors consistently make 3 mistakes when handling them. Here are the 3 scenarios:
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It's NO Secret that Clients are harder to get to the Closing Table these Days. So much So that There's Been Much Talk regarding Realtors getting Regular Gigs. It's a very difficult decision to make if you've been in the business for a while. 
Often in this business, and especially now given the current state of the housing and mortgage markets, I often hear some people say a closing or deal is 'impossible' or it 'will never close'. I especially like these challenges and love to use my experience, expertise, and good old fashioned hard … (1 comments)
Take Advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit!
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As many of you are aware, very often a listing agent together with the seller will increase the commission for the selling agent. The goal, of course, is to increase the chances that an agent will bring someone by to buy the home.
I am very excited to tell you about Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's upcoming National 10 Day Sales Event. It will be taking place October 10-19, 2008.
I'm pleased to announce that as of October 1, 2008, I'm now affiliated with United Town & Country Realty in Alexandria, Louisiana. A small, friendly office, the broker and agents have been very helpful and welcoming. It's clear that they are focussed on providing top-notch service to buyers and sellers, a … (0 comments)
Although it may seem that having several REALTOR's working for you increases your chances of finding the right property, it doesn't. In fact, having more than one Real Estate Agent working for you usually works the opposite way.
With all the plusses that come with more square footage, the smart buyer will look at the additional costs.
Whether you are buying a home as an investment, or planning on living there a long time, there are many reasons some Buyers choose to buy "small" rather than buying "large" homes. … (2 comments)
I'm hoping that after we spend the 700 Billion and find out that it doesn't help anyone put their hands on any money that the second 700 Billion will go to the Small Business Administration for emergency loans to my home buyers as well as those who want to buy a … (2 comments)
Just a reminder that the annual Parade of Homes is approaching for Wake County, NC. This years dates fall on Oct. 4-5, 10-12 & 17-19.
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I was just on a panel this morning with an REO Assett manager from Wacovia bank. Let me share some of the ideas that he and I gave to the attendees:
Hi there friends, I just wanted to pass along some encouragement to anyone you know that may be thinking about buying a new home, but are concerned about the market, and all the activity going on. I know a lot of people are scared, worried, or confused about the market, buying … (0 comments)
I got an email this morning from Obeo, the provider of my virtual tours. It was the results from a survey they commissioned about home buying habits for internet users (there were a few people that weren't internet consumers).
Yesterday I had a great experience. I helped a young couple buy their first home and realize their American dream of becoming a homeowner. They didn't think it would be possible. The best part is they bought the $194,900 home in Emmaus, Pennsylvania with only $300.00. Utilizing the gift program, seller … (0 comments)
What fun! A hearty welcome to NCAR Form 770!
In this market most buyers and sellers as well as their agents need some knowledge of the SHORT SALE process. 
So I'm out showing houses Saturday morning with a sweet lady and we're on a mission. She and her husband just got into contract on their house and we need to find one for them to buy. I can tell that she has a sense of urgency about her since we … (4 comments)
With all the current foreclosures in our market, I though it would be a good time to talk about the buying process when it comes to REO (Real Estate Owned by a lender) properties.
I am extremely excited to offer my valued clients and customers the most up-to-date, and comprehensive market snapshot in the industry, and it is only available to you at Www.TampaHomeWiz.com! 
Now more than ever buyers and sellers of real estate need to hold the companies and the agents that represent those companies, feet to the fire when it comes to representation. With the real estate markets struggling people need to squeeze the most out of their investments. The biggest investment for … (0 comments)
Experts say higher interest rates, more home loans, savings pinch are possible.
I really do! Maybe some people could say I was nosey but I like to call it a healthy curiosity. I love looking at other people's homes - inside and out.
While so much speculation is going on about the market conditions around the US, who is reporting the good stuff? I have clients and strangers constantly asking me how things are going because they heard the Real Estate market is so bad. 
I'm talking about the Seller who follows you from room to room, even when asked nicely and repeatedly to allow you to tour the property without interuption. I was out with a Buyer a couple of days ago and at one of the homes that we visited the elderly owners were still … (19 comments)
This is an extreme value! It is an established tanning salon, located on McLoughlin blvd between Naef and Roethe. For those of you who know just what it means to be a small business owner, the pride shows throughout this business!
I am sure you have heard time and time again that it is a buyer's market, so why aren't people buying? I think the heart of the matter lies with fear. First time home buyers only see what is played out in the media over and over again. All of these … (3 comments)
So I've put a couple in my car and out we go to look at houses. At house #1 the wife spends most of her time looking at the master suite, kitchen, and bathrooms while the husband investigates the garage & the shed out back. Stereotypical, I know. But what are the … (7 comments)
As mentioned in a previous blog, I have some clients here from out of state to buy a home. They will be moving here and starting a new job on November 1. This is specifically a house hunting trip; pre-approved, down payment in the bank, motivated buyer. They identified several homes … (4 comments)
Lately I have met with quite a few buyers who don't want to work with a REALTOR®. The reasons are varied but they all really boil down to one fact, the buyer thinks they can buy a house without representation and get a better deal.
Credit Strategies for Real Estate Investors
I recently ran into an investor who I was working for as a selling agent 2 years ago. Without saying names this was the type of client who would look to get as much as possible from his property, without taking anything else into consideration but his own demands. 
Current financial market conditions has rejuvinated an age old form of financing for current home sales. Seller Financing. There are many people today, trying to sell their home, hitting major road blocks with Buyer's that are good people, able to make the payments, but cannot, for one reason or another, qualify … (1 comments)
Trust Your Instincts! Check 'Em Out
Do these two images go together when you think of short sales? I have found that being "nice" to the person on the other end of the phone, who is there to help, makes things move more expeditiously. After all isn't that what we all want a speedy operation? And I … (5 comments)
Assistant Secretary of Housing for FHA, Brian Montgomery, announced a new plan to govern against the "buy and bail" issue so prevalent in our industry today. Recently, FHA and others in the mortgage industry have observed an increasing number of homeowners who have chosen to vacate their existing principal residence and … (0 comments)