Real estate blog entries tagged with insurance agent

Blog entries tagged with "insurance agent":

insurance agent: Someone Dropped The Ball... - 11/21/08 09:10 PM

My week was great, I closed three mortgages and then today...somebody dropped the ball. There are many people in a transaction and each person has a specific role to play. From the time the first ink is on the paper until funding, the chain cannot break.
Whether chosen by the realtor … (0 comments)

insurance agent: Vacant Homes - Expensive to insure - 10/09/08 07:37 PM

An Insurance Agent's worst nightmare is a vacant home. Why? Because vacant homes are a target for vandalism such as fires, turning on water fixtures and letting them run, graffiti etc. etc. Many companies will not insure a "vacant" home and the companies that do ask a handsome premium, usually about … (3 comments)

insurance agent: Winterizing & Protecting Your Real Estate Investment - 09/11/08 01:52 AM

With school back in full swing, the days getting shorter and the leaves starting to change colors there's no denying fall is in the air and it's time to start thinking about securing your vacation home and winterizing it to protect your investment.

Pemco Insurance … (4 comments)

insurance agent: You need a PUP - 09/02/08 06:39 PM

Meet Roxy, pretty sexy isn't she? We all know that Roxy is a PUP, but the insurance term PUP stands for "Personal Umbrella Policy" and after I tell you this story, you will want to phone your Insurance Agent tomorrow. I have a client who wanted to retire in Tucson, AZ. … (9 comments)

insurance agent: Santa Maria "Hometown" Insurance Agent! - 08/26/08 12:18 PM

Donna Randolph - State Farm Insurance Agent
Welcome to my blog. Greetings from Donna Randolph the "Hometown" agent!
You can count on my agency to roll out the red carpet and assist your Insurance & Financial Services needs. I've been with State Farm for 24 years and have an incredible team … (14 comments)

insurance agent: Why an agent really does matter - 08/20/08 09:01 AM

I know a lot of people think that when shopping for insurance the only thing that matters is price. (Which is understandable especially considering the price of gas and state of the economy currently).
However, I am here to tell you that having a local insurance agent really does matter. I … (1 comments)

insurance agent: How Sure Is Sure? Homeowners Coverages.....Is your trampoline covered? - 06/12/08 04:58 PM

I recently had a client who for 15 years was insured with a company they "thought' covered the liability exposures of their trampoline.
Even after I mentioned to her that I was pretty sure that her contract did not provide coverage for trampolines, her broker continued to tell her that she was covered. I … (4 comments)

insurance agent: Supporting Local Business's - 06/12/08 12:02 PM

Please check out our website at www.piffinancial.com then click on the "Proud Partners" tab and you will find a page that looks similar to this. We will be constantly adding new business's to this section so check back frequently. You will also find many other useful resources at www.piffinancial.com. If you have … (0 comments)

insurance agent: AM I COVERED??? Homeowners Policy FAQ's - 06/08/08 06:28 PM

Am I Covered?
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insurance agent: Auto Tip - Cracked Windshield? Repairing it instead or replacing may save you $! - 04/23/08 06:44 PM

Here in The Colony with all this construction in the area, I have had my windshield broken twice.
Don't we all hate to drive behind the semi's because of the fear of debris flying out and breaking our windshield?
Well, if this should happen to you and if the size of the damage is … (1 comments)

insurance agent: Property Manager Liability Protection - 04/10/08 10:26 PM

For those of you in the property management business it may have occurred to you that you should have some liability protection against any claims that may arise in the many homes/apartments that you manage for often absent property owners. If you have ever tried to have the owner add you … (0 comments)

insurance agent: Navigating the New MA Auto Insurance - 03/11/08 10:16 PM

My head is still spinning after reading the "section" in Sunday's Boston Globe about the upcoming changes to the Massachusetts automobile insurance rates. In case you did not have a few hours to review all your different options, let me give you some quick advice. Pick up the phone and dial … (0 comments)

insurance agent: Prevent Home-buying Nightmares by Using the TEAM Concept. - 01/21/08 08:18 PM

Picture this...
It's the week before you're scheduled to close on the home of your dreams. As you're packing boxes, the phone rings. It's your loan officer, hostile, because they still haven't received from you a document the underwriter had requested. If that paper is not received today your closing will be delayed. Your call-waiting … (1 comments)

insurance agent: California Fires......Do You Know What Your Homeowner's Insurance Provides? - 11/30/07 07:58 PM

Due to the recent fires,
I wanted to address coverage's provided by, homeowners, condo, and renters policies.***
Additional living expenses:
If you face a mandatory evacuation your property insurance coverage will cover your additional expenses for hotels, food, clothes etc up to the maximum amount of your policy limits. If your property does … (5 comments)

insurance agent: The Real Estate Team: Why is the Right Team So Important to Your Transaction - 11/30/07 11:50 AM

I have mentioned before that buying and selling real estate in Hemet, CA is a team sport that requires skill, coordination and spirit - just like any professional or amateur sports team. A team cannot function if it cannot coordinate its efforts, if it does not have the skill to play … (18 comments)

insurance agent: Passing on Umbrella/Excess Liability Coverage? Recent Verdicts - 10/15/07 05:48 PM

Recent Settlement/Judgment SummaryAutomobile LiabilityVerdict: $3,213,235Maine: Motor vehicle negligence – Plaintiff’s automobile rear ended by defendant’s automobile. Plaintiff driver sustained serious injuries and two minor children suffered fatal injuries.Verdict: $5,640,000California: Defendant’s vehicle struck and injured 81 year old female domestic worker earning $10,000 annually. Injuries included sub-doral hemotoma, fractured pelvis and femur. … (2 comments)

insurance agent: Choosing a Life Insurance Provider - 09/10/07 10:53 AM

Choosing a Life Insurance Provider: How to Avoid Doing Business with a Bad Egg
According to recent figures, there are more than 2,000 companies in the U.S. that sell life insurance, along with numerous banks and credit unions that also sell policies.
With so many choices, how do you know which company and insurance … (0 comments)

insurance agent: Mortgage protection for the mortgage company, then why not protection for you and your family? - 07/20/07 11:03 PM

When I purchased my first property I was told that if i did not put a certain amount of money down that I would have to purchase mortgage protection insurance, and that it would cost me a certain amount more each month of which would be tacked onto the loan payment. This … (9 comments)

insurance agent: Does your auto insurance REALLY cover anyone to drive your vehicle? Or are you taking big risks!!! - 07/19/07 11:18 PM

This is a common question that I receive from prospects, and clients.
Does my insurance cover anyone who drives my car? Many insurance companies tell people that yes they are covered, when in fact they are not covered as much as they may think.
Quite a few insurance companies out there do not write … (32 comments)

insurance agent: Illinois Auto Liability Insurance - 05/23/07 10:41 AM

Just a quick heads up here. For years your liability insurance limits have been recommended at 100/300 for Bodily injury property damage and uninsured motorist / undersinsured motorist. I can honestly say, these limits are a thing of the past.
I understand the premiums of insurance are not getting any less expensive, … (1 comments)

insurance agent: Aunnities and the destructive power of taxation - 01/26/07 02:48 PM

The long term goal of investing is to multiply the eggs in our basket. Most people are very focused on producing more eggs (getting a higher rate of return) but pay little attention to the fox that perpetually robs the hen house. If you ignore the fox, soon there will … (0 comments)

insurance agent: Annuities may be an excellent tax shelter for investments - 01/26/07 02:26 PM

Annuities are flexible insurance contracts, they are designed to provide income and help achieve long term savings goals. This has become a popular investment, last year alone, annuity sales were over $200 billion dollars.
Much like a CD is a investment offered by a bank, an annuity is a … (0 comments)

insurance agent: Business Network International - BNI - 10/01/06 03:52 PM

BNI membership has been a boost to my business. This organization is in existence strictly to refer business to you and for you to refer business to other members of the group. One of their mottos is "Givers Gain". How true.
BNI is set up to have one person represent one profession … (2 comments)