missy caulk: Declaring the Value of What you are Worth? - 07/18/08 07:45 PM
All Realtors are not the same. We all know that, we all do things differently. For instance, I have found it is better to under promise and over produce. If I say, I will return all calls in an hour, then I try to return them right away.
When I … (53 comments)
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missy caulk: Week Eight | The Value of a Real Estate Agent - 07/17/08 01:08 PM
Our Assignment for Week Eight, another challenge!
Part of our prize package for being selected as one of the Makeover2Takeover contest participants was to receive a FLiP video camera. So I expected at some point, we would have an assignment with Video!
And here it is..... I'm envisioning this … (10 comments)
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missy caulk: Ann Arbor Undressed - 07/16/08 06:24 PM
EXTRA, EXTRA....READ ALL ABOUT IT!!
With all the chat last week about the new Localism, I forgot to introduce my new Activerain outside blog.
It is called Ann Arbor Undressed.
Why?
I don't know, I just liked it and I bought the domain months ago.
I love that … (36 comments)
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missy caulk: Celebrating the 4th of July in Ann Arbor, Mi - 07/04/08 12:30 PM
Most of us celebrate the 4th of July in America. We gather together with family and friends, shoot of some fire-works, grill out and have a wonderful time.
July 4th, 1776 is the day our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. It is more than a piece of paper. It … (27 comments)
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missy caulk: Update from Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success - 07/02/08 09:42 PM
It's been so quiet on the Makeover2Takeover blog I thought I should do something about it!
PHEW! The home stretch is here for the Contest! It's been so wonderful learning so much to implement for my business in big ways! I'm was so blessed that Missy said yes when … (11 comments)
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missy caulk: Week Six | Profile & Localism Post - 06/28/08 08:14 PM
Week Six our assignment was two-fold. Create a Localism post with something specific to our areas. (Even the Mentors had an assignment due - my mentor, Missy Caulk, was really busy.... I needed rescued guidance to recover from too many ideas -AND- she had her own things to do. See … (7 comments)
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missy caulk: Mentors! Mentors! Who wants a Mentor? - 06/26/08 09:48 AM
Mentor - a person such as a peer or instructor a writer seeks out for supportand modeling during any phase of the writing process. This is how the University of Nebraska's Writing Department defines a mentor.
Q: Where do you find a Mentor for Blogging ?
A: Here! On ActiveRain! Currently, I'm … (4 comments)
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missy caulk: King Rich and My Nerves - 06/26/08 09:15 AM
The Makeover2Takeover Contest continues..... Does King Rich know how anxious we are from Saturday 3pm (PST) until Monday when results are posted?
King Rich takes up many of my thoughts during that time.I worry wonder.........
-Did my email go through?-Did everyone submit their assignment?-Is he looking through them … (9 comments)
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missy caulk: The old dinosaur ways are going, going, gone - Helping each other benefits everyone. - 06/24/08 04:58 PM
I remember when I first started in my career that very few peoplewent out of their way to help a new agent, let along share anywords of wisdom to help you with your business. Oh, they surelycame around to point out what you were doing wrong, but everyoneguarded their wisdom as … (12 comments)
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missy caulk: NC Girls Getaway (aka ActiveRain meetup) - 06/22/08 10:19 PM
(Missy Caulk, Heather Elias, Diane Aurit, Sarah Cooper, Kim Wood ---missing Desiree Daniels & Antoinette S)
My Turn!My Turn!
It all started with ActiveRain.... NC Girls Getaway.... I tend to get mushy with these things - I'll do my best not to :)
Last week was a highlight of one … (12 comments)
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missy caulk: Valuable Lessons (cough cough) learned from Active Rain Members - 06/21/08 10:16 AM
So with the "Makeover2Takeover" challenges in full force and having just returned from a trip in "Area 54" I have found myself consumed again with real estate.
When I say consumed I mean, live, eat, sleep, drink (including margaritas), real estate. I can't stop thinking about it.
What can I … (22 comments)
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missy caulk: Week Two/ PreListing Package - 06/20/08 03:15 PM
First, I apologize I have not gotten our Week Two: Prelisting Package to you sooner!
Our assignment for Week Two was to send a PreListing Package electronically to our client that was in California. He was planning a move to Arizona and liked to golf. (Note: I made it … (9 comments)
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missy caulk: MakeOver2TakeOver ( Going for Broke or Be Broke ) week 3 challenge - 06/07/08 02:03 PM
For Those of us participating in the MakeOver2TakeOver Contest, our assignments are due today. The week was a challenge for Caulk Wood TEAM, Bonding for Success.
I have been out of town at a funeral since Wed. Kim Woods five year old daughter had a birthday on Friday and Kim went … (23 comments)
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missy caulk: Week 3 Challenge Going for Broke or 'Be' Broke - 06/07/08 01:55 PM
For those of us participating in the MakeOver2TakeOver Contest, our assignments are due today. The week was a challenge for Caulk Wood TEAM, Bonding for Success.
I have been out of town at a funeral since Wed. Kim Woods five year old daughter had a birthday on Friday and Kim … (12 comments)
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missy caulk: MakeOver2TakeOver The Pre-Listing Questionaire - 06/03/08 10:10 AM
First congratulations to Jeannette Neerpat and Midori Miller on winning Week 2’s Competition for the MakeOver2TakeOver challenge. Excellent entry and I will be adopting some of it for The Missy Caulk TEAM system.
Second, let me say to Kim, that you did an excellent job in putting … (3 comments)
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missy caulk: Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success - Submission One - 05/27/08 07:50 PM
Many people are following this blog for updates, so I thought I should post a quick one over here as well. Missy and I had to compile a submission for the Makeover 2 Takeover contest - and we wanted to share the information with you!
It would be a great … (8 comments)
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missy caulk: Database Nitty Gritty | Makeover 2 Takeover Assignment One: Part Three - 05/27/08 07:13 PM
If you missed Missy's Introduction to the Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success Team Submission for Assignment one - refer to The Introduction Here.
Part Two: The Database Ins and Outs
And now, Part Three............ Cause I would want the Nitty Gritty details if I were you. Tell me exactly … (15 comments)
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missy caulk: Database Ins and Outs | Makeover 2 Takeover Assignment One: Part Two - 05/27/08 07:11 PM
If you missed the introduction to the Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success from Assignment One, you can find it HERE by Missy.
Part Two: The Value of an Agent Database[paraphrased from our Contest Submission]
Missy said, "Having a Database is running your business like a business instead of a … (9 comments)
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missy caulk: Update from Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success - 05/25/08 12:48 PM
What's been happening in the Caulk Wood | Bonding for Success world?
Phew! What a week! I hope that many of the ActiveRain readers are also taking a part in this challenge by getting their own businesses in focus (or back there).
The Database is the solid ground of your business. … (21 comments)
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missy caulk: Who Stole My Idea...? - 04/25/08 08:36 PM
On a recent post of Missy Caulk, that great Active Rainer from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the following comment by my friend Karen Hurst of Rhode Island was observed:
Missy,
I am so glad I came here to read your blog! I have been having a horrible week with situations, some very similar to … (26 comments)
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missy caulk: Ann Arbor a Brighter and Greener Friday - 04/25/08 08:36 AM
Ann Arbor Greener and Brighter
Getting
Greener and Brighter
Monday was a
blue day, so many issues came up over the weekend. I hate to write about
negative things but all the issues in my last
post were happening all at once, and that was what was on … (32 comments)
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missy caulk: Ann Arbor-Washtenaw County Condo Reports March 2008 - 04/09/08 05:05 PM
March
Condo Reports
Just like the residential
market in Ann Arbor,
the condo market saw a reduction of the number of listings that came on
the market in March by 47%.
The average sales price of condo's in Washtenaw County was
$145,930. That is down over 28% … (11 comments)
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missy caulk: "Missy Caulk is a Twit!" - 03/31/08 06:34 PM
I made a very serious guffaw today....a huge phopah faux pas (thank you, Jan!)....a social blunder!
On my Social Network Review of Twitter that I published earlier today, I had inserted a list of ActiveRain Twitterers.'
Well, I neglected to mention one of my most favorite and avid Net Twits - Missy Caulk!
What was I … (20 comments)
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missy caulk: January Market Update for Condo's in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County - 02/20/08 07:18 PM
The condo market in Ann Arbor continues to have a large amount of inventory. Usually being in the college town of The University of Michigan our condo's have sold well. The list price was up by .5%, but the sales were down by 8.5% from January 2007.
In March the residents assigned … (4 comments)
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missy caulk: January Market Update for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County - 02/20/08 06:56 PM
January 2008 was a good month for closings in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. We are up 10% compared to January 2007. Even better news for home sellers is that the number of listings was down 13%.
The homes with the best value, perceived by the buyers are still selling and selling … (1 comments)
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missy caulk: KW Family Reunion - A-HAs - 02/13/08 10:42 PM
It's first thing in the morning here in the beautiful Atlanta, Georgia. This is my 3rd Keller Williams Family Reunion.
The first one was two years ago when I was invited as a guest to come and see what Keller Williams was all about. Once I got there, there was no going … (29 comments)
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missy caulk: Real Estate Marketing Predictions for 2008 - 01/01/08 08:53 AM
Here is my attempt to "go out on a limb" and predict what will be "hot' in real estate marketing. I'll even take a stab at what we can expect to see occur on the national scene in real estate for 2008 too.
Interest rates will be at 6.5% by election time, then … (4 comments)
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missy caulk: I too have fallen in love... - 10/24/07 02:02 PM
I just finished reading Missy Caulk's blog "Buying a House is Like Falling in Love". I too have fallen in love.
I have looked at thousands of homes on the Internet for my business, I have been inside hundreds of homes to stage or decorate and I have really liked some of … (7 comments)
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missy caulk: 9651 Lakeside in Ypsilanti Township Michigan - 07/28/07 06:10 PM
Moving to the Ann Arbor Michigan area. This is a really great condo that has been reduced 20,000 below what the seller paid. It is practically brand new, barely lived in. With almost 1500 S.F. it is one of the largest units in the Pointe of Island Lake.
Located in Ypsilanti Township, … (14 comments)
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missy caulk: 9651 Lakeside in Ypsilanti Township Michigan - 07/09/07 07:20 PM
This condo is located in the Pointe at Island Lake. It is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo with many upgrades. The last of the floor plans being built. This seller has hardly lived here so it still has that new smell. Huge master bedroom closet. It could actually be … (15 comments)
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missy caulk: Ann Arbor Michigan Expert Makes Real Estate A Family Affair - 07/08/07 02:34 PM
Number 1 Expert, Ann Arbor Realtor, Missy CaulkReal Estate has always been referred to as a "people business" and what better people to do business with than your family & friends. This is the philosophy that has served the Missy Caulk Team well.
Missy treats her team members and clients like … (5 comments)
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missy caulk: Following Up Leads With Guarantees - 07/02/07 09:45 PM
Here are some of the Guarantees that the Missy Caulk TEAM, in Ann Arbor, MI gives to leads that visit and register at one of our web-sites.
Search All Listings In Ann Arbor
Buy Ann Arbor Real Estate
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WE Guarantee You a Quick Response By Email When You Use … (36 comments)
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missy caulk: Look What We're Going Through In Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County !! - 06/23/07 10:36 AM
The housing market in Ann Arbor, MI and Washtenaw County continues to show favor to buyers. Our MLS is coordinated by the different areas in Ann Arbor, (nine of them) and in Washtenaw County the MLS is coordinated by school districts.
The areas of Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, Manchester, Milan, … (14 comments)
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missy caulk: Ann Arbor Real Estate Professional - 06/11/07 07:35 AM
Missy Caulk is your Ann Arbor Michigan real estate professional. Call today: 734-302-1500.
Today I ventured out to learn a little something about Ann Arbor, just to my north, and man was I amazed at the things I found. First some background and history:
Ann Arbor became the seat of Washtenaw County in … (7 comments)
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missy caulk: Lake Frontage near Ann Arbor, MI - 05/31/07 10:23 AM
Lake FrontageLocation: Ford Lake HeightsSPECTACULAR WATERFRONT LOCATION WITH OVER 100 FT ON FORD LAKE. THIS HOME SITUATED HIGH ON A BLUFF WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM MULTIPLE DECKS INCLUDING KITCHEN, MASTERSUITE, FORMAL DINING, AND FAMILY ROOM.BOAT DOCK IS INCLUDED. UPDATED BATH, PROFESSIONALLY FIN BASEMENT, FAMILY ROOM W WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, 3 SETS … (6 comments)
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missy caulk: Happy Memorial Day Weekend ! - 05/25/07 09:37 PM
My family and I are headed out to our cottage tomorrow morning. I am going to have some good quality family time.
Our cottage is located in the Irish Hills Area of Michigan, lots of lakes and the MIS Speedway is out there. ( Michigan International Speedway) Nascar races, if you're into it. … (9 comments)
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missy caulk: Reduced 20,000 ONLY 209,900 in Ann Arbor, MI - 05/24/07 01:05 PM
REDUCED 20K and READY To SELL Location: ANN ARBOR, MIWOW! THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL HOME. VAULTED CEILINGS, SKY-LIGHT, RECESSED CAN LIGHTS IN FAMILY ROOM W/BUILT-IN BOOKCASES ON EACH SIDE OF THE FIREPLACE. CROWN MOLDINGS IN FORMAL DINING ROOM. MASTER BEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, PLADIUM WINDOW, 2 CLOSETS. OWNERS ADDED THE FENCED … (3 comments)
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missy caulk: Affordable Condo in Ann Arbor - 05/24/07 01:03 PM
Affordable Condo in Ann ArborLocation: Walden HillsFABULOUS UNIT WITH CERAMIC TILE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KITCHEN, NOOK, LIVING ROOM AND FOYER. HUGE KITCHEN WITH LARGE EATING AREA LOOKS OUTSIDE, BRIGHT AND OPEN. ENCLOSED SUN ROOM ADDS A LOT OF LIVING SPACE. THIS CONDO IS REALLY, REALLY NICE AND UPDATED. BUILT IN … (2 comments)
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missy caulk: GORGEOUS ESTATE HOME, NEAR ANN ARBOR, MI - 05/23/07 11:40 AM
Gorgeous Estate Home Location: Hunters Creek SubABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ESTATE HOME & SETTING.2 PROFESSIONAL OFFICES,W/BUILT-INS,CHERRY CABINETS IN GOURMET KITCHEN W/GRANITE,GR W.VIEW UP TO WALK-AROUND LIBRARY,COVERED DECK,SITTING AREA IN MSTR-SUITE,2PERSON JACUZZI,DUAL SHOWER HEADS,TREY CEILING W/ROPE LIGHTS, 9FT CEILINGS ON 1ST FLOOR.LL IS LG & OPEN,W/KITCHENETTE,4 PERSON OFFICE,BED,BATH.JACK-N-JILL BATHS UP,NANNY QUARTERS,WALK TO EQUESTRIAN FACILITY.FORMAL … (8 comments)
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missy caulk: Ypsilanti Michigan - 05/19/07 08:33 PM
Ypsilanti Michigan is home to Eastern Michigan University and sometimes referred to as the step-child of Ann Arbor. EMU has over 19,000 students in the undergraduate program and 4800 in Graduate School.
EMU is part of the Mid American Conference.
It is a lovely town of a little over 22,000 people. It … (5 comments)
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missy caulk: The Most Important Thing I Do.......... - 05/19/07 12:39 PM
The Ann Arbor, MI market is is fluctuation. It is changing almost daily.
Pricing a home right is THE MOST important thing I do.
Mr. and Mrs. Seller, buyers don't care what you "need" to sell.
Mr. and Mrs.Seller, It is not wise to "test the market for a month."
Mr. and Mrs. … (31 comments)
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missy caulk: vFlyer Supports Its Agent Users! - 05/16/07 01:06 PM
Check out our very own Missy Caulk, featured as the vFlyer star of the month!
If you're not familiar with vFlyer, you really should check it out. There's a great free trial, which is how I got hooked on them, and the cost is minimal for the quality of the pieces. They … (9 comments)
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