greenville real estate: If You're Looking for Mayberry-- Sugar Creek's Home! - 09/19/08 11:56 AM
A few weeks ago I wrote about the physical charm of my Sugar Creek neighborhood as one of the main factors for selecting it. I knew four years ago that Sugar Creek in Greer was large (over 600 homes); that it was assigned to one of the best elementary schools around … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: 724 Fountainbrook Lane in Growing Fountain Inn - 09/11/08 01:59 PM
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greenville real estate: Greenville SC is a GREAT place to live. - 08/31/08 10:41 PM
We are so lucky to have a wonderful city like Greenville nearby. It seems to me, to be the perfect area to live, work, get an education, retire or raise a family. We have so many choices and our local economy is still going strong.
The cost of living here is SO low … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: We Have Expanded Into Several New Markets....And More To Come - 08/19/08 04:30 PM
The market continues to prove to be very viable for services like 1-800-SELL-NOW. Motivated home sellers need to be connected with the best of the best to fight their way through this muddy market. We continue to find the best of the best and make them part of 1-800-SELL-NOW.
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greenville real estate: Daytrippin' through the Carolina's - 08/13/08 09:10 PM
This week my family and I have been doing daytrips to local destinations, and we are having a great time. Living here in The Carolinas, I'm surprised of just how I have taken for granted all the beautiful places and things to see close by!
See, we weren't able to go … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: China's sweet 16 - 08/13/08 03:54 PM
I love the Olympics... These Olympics have been especially interesting because they are taking place in China, a communist country. First we find that some of the fireworks during the opening ceremonies, were computer generated. Then we find the cute little girl singing so beautifully was actually lip sinking - … (10 comments)
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greenville real estate: new life, new begginings - 07/27/08 08:14 PM
My wife and I have been forutnate enough to witness, first hand, a mother Wren's nurturing. The nest was built on our back porch in a flower arrnagement, the mother Wren laying 4 eggs, tending to the eggs, watching them hatch, mother Wren constantly feeding the chicks with help from dad Wren. And, today the … (1 comments)
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greenville real estate: Orlando - Land Of Disney... and Great Ideas! - 07/25/08 02:27 PM
I just returned from Orlando, FL, where I attended my latest Craig Proctor Superconference. This marks my sixth Superconference, and it has once again blown my mind! I was given the opportunity to join the Platinum group, which is the highest level of agents in the CP system. It was truly a … (1 comments)
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greenville real estate: Windows - 07/18/08 08:35 AM
Well, the time has come for replacement windows and blinds. The big question, do I leave the existing interior molding as is or do I beef it up and create a different look while at the same time delaying the process even further for the time it willtake to do the extra carpentry. No, … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: PROPERTY FOR HORSES! - 07/17/08 02:45 PM
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greenville real estate: Historic Cotton mill commercial space available - 07/17/08 01:53 PM
This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The MLS of Greenville, SC Inc.©2008 … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Commercial flex space for sale Greenville SC, Woodruff Rd, CBD - 07/17/08 01:49 PM
This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The MLS of Greenville, SC Inc.©2008 … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Teenage girls - 07/12/08 08:42 AM
Two teenage girls upstairs playing music, getting dolled up for the day, blasting text messages in the universe all the while Sugarland is playing in the background. youngest son has swim team divisional meets today. There's houses to fix, yards to cut and windows to replace. A stack of mail to go through, … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: When Milo Meets Deer - 07/09/08 05:45 PM
While spending a few minutes today trying to organize the zillions of photos on my computer, I ran across these. When we lived in Pittsburgh, we had an abundance of deer. In late spring, Moms would have their babies and it was always a treat to see them. My husband would … (10 comments)
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greenville real estate: Awesome Home In The Simpsonville Area! - 06/21/08 08:59 PM
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greenville real estate: Fully Renovated Home Convenient To Greenville and Simpsonville for $104,000! - 06/21/08 08:53 PM
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greenville real estate: Gorgeous Home In Heritage Park - A HOT Simpsonville Subdivision - 06/14/08 06:52 PM
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greenville real estate: Beautiful Home In Great Upstate Neighborhood! - 06/14/08 06:47 PM
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greenville real estate: Real Estate Is An Easy Job... - 06/07/08 10:44 PM
...it's just a difficult business to succeed in. Don't get me wrong - succeeding in real estate isn't exactly rocket science. There are no magic pills for being a multi-millionaire through real estate. The systems are already there for you, whether you choose to follow a Craig Proctor or a Brian … (6 comments)
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greenville real estate: Just In Case - Keep Your Eyes Open For WOOs! - 06/07/08 10:23 PM
As I write my Saturday night blogs, I have to come back to my favorite subject... REALTOR(R) Safety. Many agents ask me about various weapons that they can carry with them, from pepper spray to concealable firearms, but few agents think about WOOs.
WOP?? What the heck is a WOO, you … (8 comments)
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greenville real estate: Technology Can Be Sweet As Music - Or Kill The Music - 06/07/08 10:17 PM
The Greenville Little Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof is now in full swing, with opening night yesterday. Tonight, while doing my number, I started in on the first note (which I hold for quite a while) - and the music started going into the next part. Well, I had … (1 comments)
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greenville real estate: Sometimes You Need To Reboot - Any ideas?? - 06/01/08 02:08 PM
Our culture is increasingly held hostage by computers, and my business is no exception. This fact has recently hit home. My home office PC just died. I'm pretty sure that it's the power supply, which will entail a trip to the local computer store, where I will buy the part and … (3 comments)
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greenville real estate: Lead Generation 101 - Farming Works - 05/03/08 10:43 PM
Many agents hear the term "farming", and they either shy away from it or never get to know what it truly means. Farming is simply taking a geographic area or a group of people and marketing to them consistently. Geographic farms are the most common. Some agents choose demographic farms, such … (14 comments)
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greenville real estate: Staging Vacant Houses - They Look So Plain!! - 05/02/08 10:49 PM
Ok, so there's this house that my client wants to sell... it's got a lot of great things going for it. It's got three BIG bedrooms, a huge family room, and a kitchen with new stainless appliances. It even has an open living/dining combo off the kitchen with a fireplace, and … (16 comments)
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greenville real estate: Open Houses - Sunday Tour of Homes - 04/26/08 10:20 PM
I am trying to implement a concept that I learned from my real estate coach, Craig Proctor. Several years ago he devised an outside-the-box method for doing open houses. He called it his Sunday Tour of Homes.
This Tour of Homes takes place at six different listings. Each listing is scheduled to … (8 comments)
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greenville real estate: Greenvile SC - 04/23/08 09:23 AM
Looking for a house on the East Side that is close to everything? I just listed a neat house on Roper Mtn Ext that is just across from the East Side Locations for St Frances and Greenville Hospitals. It is close to everything, and only minutes to the Haywood Mall. This … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Letting Go is Hard To Do - 04/12/08 08:21 PM
Emotions churn. A tear comes to your eye and your heart is in your throat. Loss, sadness, and regret floods through your mind.
Another prospect has disappeared. You no longer can get in touch with them, or they bought a house from (gasp!) someone else.
It's terrible.
Fortunately, there's hope on the horizon. … (2 comments)
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greenville real estate: Savvy Real Estate Agent Saves The Day - 04/12/08 04:58 PM
Why don't we see this headline in any of the newspapers? Why isn't this a top story for the local 11pm broadcasts? Unfortunately, the opposite is often true. Stories come to the headlines of real estate agents who make blunders, tell lies, or generally fail in their fiduciary duties.
Sometimes, mistakes happen. … (5 comments)
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greenville real estate: The BEST Lead Generation Secret In All of Real Estate! - 04/12/08 07:59 AM
Agents are often looking for the "magic pill", the secret to immediate and awesome success. I have to admit that I looked for that pill for a couple years, trying to get the easy way into the business.
I learned a simple truth, and I teach my new agents this all … (8 comments)
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greenville real estate: Weapons are Fun and Handy - 04/11/08 09:29 PM
As a REALTOR(R) Safety Instructor, I am often asked about weapons. I think that it's a good idea to have something with you, just in case the going gets rough and your life might be endangered. There are a few criteria that you need to be comfortable with first.
First, make sure … (5 comments)
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greenville real estate: Want To Spice Up A Class? Just Project A Naked Woman On The Screen! - 04/10/08 07:48 PM
I certainly got my students' attention in class one rainy morning. I was teaching about lead generation through using various free internet sites, including the famous Craigslist. Since I didn't have screen shots of the various sites to use in my powerpoint, and because I wanted to give demonstrations of how … (14 comments)
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greenville real estate: I Got The Starring Role! - 04/07/08 11:39 PM
Well, perhaps not the lead role.... ok, maybe not even an important role. Heck, I am not sure if my role has a name to it yet, but I got cast in the Fiddler on the Roof at the Greenville Little Theatre!
As a veteran GLT actor, I thought it was only … (4 comments)
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greenville real estate: Home Buyer Workshops - Have You Tried Them Yet? - 04/05/08 11:21 PM
Within the last six months my team has given four home buyer workshops. We have had varying degrees of success in getting people to attend, and we have had varying degrees of success in post-workshop contracts written. Our workshops have had between 3-17 "leads" (either a single person or a couple). … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Great Budget Buy! Three Bedrooms, Great Upstate Location! - 04/04/08 10:45 PM
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greenville real estate: Beautiful Condo In Mauldin with Hot Tub for Hot Price! - 04/04/08 10:41 PM
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greenville real estate: Great Lakehouse For An Awesome Price! - 04/04/08 10:37 PM
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greenville real estate: Hold On, I Have To Park My Airplane - 03/29/08 09:25 PM
There are a lot of properties out there that cater to highly specific clients, and I specialize in one of them. Oh, sure, I could have been a Lakefront Specialist, or a Golf Course Specialist, or even a Dude Ranch Specialist, but Nooooo, I had to go and become an Airpark … (11 comments)
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greenville real estate: When Is It Time To Hire The Administrative Help? - 03/28/08 08:11 PM
Do you ever feel that your administrative tasks are overwhelming you? Do you feel that your life is going down the proverbial tubes because your entire day consists of "work stuff?" Are you busy, busy, busy and never stopping?
Are your clients suffering because they aren't being serviced correctly?
Answer yes to … (9 comments)
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greenville real estate: THEY'RE GONE!!!!! How can we sell houses without 100%?? - 03/27/08 10:50 AM
Ok, ok, settle down. They're not COMPLETELY gone, but for all intensive purposes, 100% financing is a thing of the past for many people.
I'll wait for you to revive.
Now that you're back with us, I'll continue... Most, if not all, agents have heard by now that 100% loans are out. PMI companies have … (4 comments)
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greenville real estate: Planning, Preparing, and Doing - Where First Year Agents Often Struggle - 03/26/08 11:17 PM
Here we go again. A year recently began (about three months ago by my calculations) and we are watching a brand new group of rookie agents tossing their hats in the collective real estate ring, all with hopes of prosperity and success. I wish them all great wealth and happiness, but … (4 comments)
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greenville real estate: The Zen of Points on ActiveRain - 03/26/08 09:05 PM
This may seem like a minor POINT, but often the POINTS that people vye for on Active Rain seem to be more of a concern than the quality of content. Allow me to make my POINT...
When you surf through blog entries on AR, you will often find POINTS to help your … (19 comments)
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greenville real estate: First Time Homebuyer Clinic? - 02/28/08 04:03 PM
A blog with a question for consumers.
A thought crossed my mind the other day after writing a blog article for first time home-buyers, would it be beneficial to offer a clinic or classes to people seeking more information on buying a home for the first time? The clinic would feature:
1. Loan … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Greenville Real Estate only softened in September - 11/07/07 10:13 AM
Bernanke offers assurances concerning economy and housing slump Sept 20th 2007. Federal Chairman Ben Bernanke offered fresh assurances that the Fed would take steps to curb the fallout in the nation’s housing markets. The housing slump is the worst the country has seen in 16 years and home … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: South Carolina funds Donaldson Center Repairs; Greenville Home Builders Changing; Milestone Golf Course becoming High end residential real estate & more - 10/23/07 10:07 AM
In a follow up of recent news over state funding of repairs to the Donaldson Center, the State Budget and Control Board has approved $3 million for the project. The funds will provide maintenance to the aging air force base in order to protect a contract with Lockheed Martin that employs … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Greenville Real Estate: A Stable Market in an Unstable Time - 10/10/07 03:38 PM
Media outlets across the country have been reporting on the slowdown of the national real estate market. In the same breath they mention the downturn of the economy, and the relationship between the two. The word "recession" is tossed around, even though we are not currently in one. This creates fear … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Army Facility moves to Donaldson Center; New Grocery Downtown; Greenville SAT Improving - 10/08/07 10:34 AM
An Army Aviation Support Facility will is slated to come to Donaldson Center and will bring $4 million of investment to the industrial park. It will house three South Carolina National Guard aviation units, 10 Army National Guard rotary wing aircraft, 70 full time personnel, and 145 part-time National Guard soldiers. … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: $80 Million Sports Complex Announced; Greer & Simpsonville Fastest Growing Cities; Golf Course to Be Upscale Residential; - 10/08/07 10:31 AM
Greer and Simpsonville are in the top ten fastest growing cities in South Carolina. Greer grew by 4.6% between July 1 2005 to July 1 2006 and 27% since 2000. Simpsonville grew by 3% for the same time period. U.S. Census statistics from 2006 list the populations for Greer and Simpsonville … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Budget Cuts Overcome for Donaldson Center; Hwy 290 to See Improvements - 10/08/07 10:27 AM
In the wake of budget cuts that slashed $3 million that would make improvements to Donaldson Center and extend Lockheed Martin's lease, Bobby Harrell of Charleston has announced plans to secure the funding. He proposes to take the funds from Coordinating Council funds, generally designed for luring new companies, and using … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Five Bedrooms AND a Bonus Room For Under $225,000??? Wow! - 09/03/07 08:46 PM
Address: 415 Woodsberry Shoals Drive
Price: $224,900
This spectacular five bedroom, three full bath home is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Woodsberry Subdivision. The fifth bedroom with full bath is located on the main level and would be a perfect haven for a special guest. There is also a large bonus/rec … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Commercial Property On US Highway 25 - Corner Lot! - 09/03/07 08:43 PM
Address: 3901 White Horse Road
Price: $175,000
Zoned Commercial C-3
This lot is directly across the street from a major local gas station, which generates a lot of customer traffic. The location itself would be perfect for many types of commercial ventures, such as small stores, small restaurants, etc. This property is sold As-Is … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: Why My Dina Will Make Me A Ton Of Cash - 09/03/07 08:04 PM
When you read this article's title, the first thing that pops into mind is... what's a Dina? Is that a misspelling? (I'm famous for them, though they are infrequent and generally occur at the worst possible times - see my blog!).
No misspelling this time. My Dina is Dina Lopez, my closing … (6 comments)
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greenville real estate: Great Home in the Heart of Greenville - 07/09/07 02:51 PM
Marvelous home located at 903 Bremerton, in Greenville's well established Bedford Subdivision. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, all formal areas, screened back porch, deck from second level and full mother-in-law suite. Double car garage. This home is an open canvas ready for you to make your own!
Call Katie Evans … (0 comments)
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greenville real estate: home search is finally online. - 06/29/07 09:46 PM
Did you know? Finally! At this time, you can now search for Greenville SC Real Estate and New/Pre-Owned Homes at www.OurGreenville.com. I am the webmaster for the site and am constantly working on and tweaking the software, so if anyone has any feedback, I’d be greatly appreciate of your comments. … (0 comments)
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