north georgia real estate cabins: North Georgia Real Estate Report - 06/09/08 07:44 PM
This is not really a North Georgia Real Estate Report, but I thought it sounded like a good heading. I have
noticed a little more activity her around Blue Ridge,Georgia in the last few weeks. I am getting a lot of
folk looking on one end or the other … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Blue Ridge Blog - 06/06/08 11:14 PM
In Blue Ridge GA, there is not a whole lot of night life to enjoy with the exception of going to the Swan Drive In Theater or riding through the mountains to view the wildlife after dark.
We decided to go to Cartersville BBQ Cook Off and it was great, I … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Wii Bowling League at RE/MAX Around the Mountains ,Blue Ridge , GA - 05/31/08 07:46 PM
Yesterday one of my clients gave me a great idea. A Wii Bowling League, For those of you who do not
know Wii is a video game that is virtual reality. Last night we started with a practice night and we didn't
get done until about 1:00am. It was … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: 80/20 Rule in Blue Ridge, GA - 05/31/08 07:37 PM
In just about everyplace I have ever been, or worked at , had anything to do with it seems that 20 percent of the people do about 80 percent of the work. I am not just talking about my job as a Realtor in Blue Ridge,GA at RE/MAX Around the Mountains, … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Blue Ridge Ga Realtors - 05/31/08 11:24 AM
I am very thankful that i live in Blue Ridge, Georgia! I am also very thankful that most all of the Realtors
here are in one accord. I feel like North Georgia is an awesome place to be in this business, because of
it's natural beauty and friendly people. … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Points,Points and Points! - 05/30/08 06:23 AM
I really never thought about how many points I had until this morning while reading the BLOG on
another. I just crested the 30K mark, and I figured it take me about an hour to get 250 points. The fact
that I love reading post and Blogs makes me … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Real Estate Online/Blue Ridge,Georgia - 05/24/08 09:21 PM
This week a contract was a first for me! I started and finished a transaction online and have never seen the person,yet. I really do hope that I get to look them eye to eye, but the bank didn't seem to care when they cashed my commission check , today.
I … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: The Dangers of Showing Unlisted Properties - 05/20/08 02:34 AM
Yesterday, I got a call from a gentleman whom I had never met before wanting to look at my listing. I
didn't think the listing was what he was looking for, so I proceeded to start driving around showing him
some other properties. I could not get him to … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: COCKY OR CONFIDENT - 05/18/08 07:55 AM
I sometimes feel a little over confident, some might even consider it to be cocky. In the words of Kid Rock" You know it ain't cocky if you can back it up", I back it up most of the time. My whole strategy is not to shot my mouth off if ther is … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Real Friends - 05/16/08 11:11 PM
Life really goes by fast. I have went through a whole bunch of people who I have considered friends at
one time or another. But tonight I noticed something a little different, My wife planned a Birthday Party
for my 7 year old son. Several couples came and brought … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Free Things to do in Blue Ridge,GA - 05/15/08 09:13 PM
1.Visit Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Southern Living Magazine's favorite roadside apple
market and a lot more than that. Great place to people watch and if you decide to spend some money
you might want to consider a fried apple pie or some of the best apple cider … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Realtor Alert in Blue Ridge,Georgia - 05/01/08 09:10 PM
I haven't branded myself the way I should as a realtor, my bad. I have been in the top producing group of
Realtors for the last 5 years. I have finally realized that I have to wear a name tag or logo shirt everyday to let
people know what I do … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Blue Ridge Georgia Apple Capital of Georgia - 04/30/08 07:25 PM
a good sign of
summer being just around the corner. I am proud that the best apples in Georgia come from Fannin county
Georgia. While Gilmer County claims to be the apple capital of Georgia, I must offer the challenge that quantity
is not always the victor over quality. I have … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Blue Ridge Georgia Cabin Rehab - 04/30/08 01:43 AM
The area I live in has many cabins that are 20+ years old and most of them have a few issues. Most Home Inspectors(and I use that term kindly) only have a 2 week course of study and a certificate of completion from a RE school. There is no way they … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Customer that will not ride with me. - 04/27/08 08:17 PM
I really feel uncomfortable when a customer will not ride with me. I don't think that I have any control of the sale,as a matter of fact, I have never closed a deal in this situation. I almost want to give them directions and a set of keys and tell them … (3 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains - 04/27/08 08:13 AM
The Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia make up the state's highest mountain range. The range's elevation is 1,600 to the tallest peak at 4700 feet. The mont unique feature of this range is the amount of rainfall ( avg 80 inch per year), it produces numerous healty plants and animal … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Realtor for Sheriff in Union County - 04/26/08 11:33 AM
A Office Manager, Tom Jones, is running for the job of Union County Sheriff. Tom is a retired, highly decorated law man, he is also a realtor. In the local paper, Tom was attacked in a "letter to the editor" because he is a Realtor. It is said that some people … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Real Estate Full Time Job? - 04/24/08 08:56 PM
I can't help but notice that there are a good number of people who are working in real estate on a part time basis. I don't think it is a bad thing, but I don't go to a part time doctor. I am always hearing the biggest investment in most peoples … (8 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Spring in North Georgia - 04/16/08 09:08 PM
The next two weekends mark spring fest in beautiful Blue Ridge GA. These festivals have all kinds of arts and crafts, food and fun for every age group. All the trees are blooming in North Georgia, the fish are biting and the sun is shinning. There are still accommodations available in … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: reverse 1031 - 04/16/08 08:27 PM
I was really dreading the 1031 CE class today, but I pick up one real piece of information. I leaned about reverse 1031 where customer sell their home first, then buy another like property to replace it. I sold my neighbors a home in 2003 and they have now decided to … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: 1031 CE is that a waste of time? - 04/16/08 03:28 AM
Today at 9:00am, I am registered to attend a 3 hour 1031 exchange. The questions I have is,"Does anyone actually do them anymore?" I am needing credit hours or I think I'd probably cancel and take the day off and go fishing. The best part of this is that I didn't … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Gratitude - 04/15/08 09:58 PM
Sometimes in this spinning world of deal or no deal, I forget what is really important. It is really easy to look at a stack of bills and get a little freaked out. It is also easy to work on my business right through my kids bedtime or talk on my … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Sress Relief - 04/15/08 07:18 AM
To maintain my healthy state of body and mind I have to keep my mind , body and spirit all fit.
1.I start everyday with exercise for at least 1 hour. I also only drink water and lots of it.
2. I take time everyday to be thankful for all of my blessings. … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Part Time Realtors - 04/15/08 05:29 AM
Part Time Realtors need to be eliminated from our profession. The only thing they do is muddy the water for the pros. They are the kid who is chosen last in a 4th grade dodge ball game. They may be great people, but our industry needs folks that have the education … (12 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Smile and dail - 04/14/08 07:04 PM
I wish I knew the perfect time to call potential customers. Is it 7:00 pm or 1:00pm? The 2nd shift seems to catching the most folks at home, but do they take offense to it? I am only speaking of leads that have given me their information off my website or … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Waterfront Property in North Georgia - 04/14/08 05:51 AM
Waterfront in North Georgia comes in several flavors.
1.Lakefront
2.Lakefront
3.Pond
4.Riverfront
5.Creekfront
6.Creekfront
7.Streamfront-
Realtors in the area know the difference in types in waterfront, but at time advertise it differently. It only hurt the guy or gal who is on the selling side of the deal when classifications are not accurate. When a buyer is looking … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Market looks great for 2008in North Georgia - 04/14/08 05:39 AM
Land prices in Blue Ridge Georgia have remained at the same level they were two years ago. I am glad that our price level is holding its own during a mild market slump. Our company has tracted pricing on a weekly basis for a two year period and we feel good … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Snow in Denver - 04/13/08 08:38 AM
While setting on my porch grilling last night I thought it was a little cool out. I called a client in Denver and told me they were expecting 3-8 inches of snow, It's the middle of April. I like having snowball fights as much as anyone but not in mid-spring. No … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Working with home buyers - 04/13/08 08:27 AM
Realtors represent the seller not the buyer, unless an agreement has been reached between the agent and the buyer prior to sales process. When a buyers agency agreement is reached a Realtor can go to bat for his clients with more information they can pass on. They can also give the … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Local knowledge about real estate - 04/13/08 08:15 AM
I am interested in finding out if clients care if their Realtors know about the area they service. Being a Realtor is easy 6 week school, pass a test, get signs and business cards and it is green flag racing. I am amazed every time I see a newspaper ad that … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: more signs of spring - 04/13/08 07:50 AM
In nature, things get a little crazy in the spring. I witnessed two 40 pound turtles mate in my pond. This was the first time I have ever seen turtles do anything that funny. They completed the job in about 2 hours and swam to deep water to disappear. I have also … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate cabins: Fun World - 04/12/08 02:15 PM
Fun World in Hiawassee GA(30 miles from Blue Ridge) is a great place to take your kids ! They have a movie theater, laser tag area, huge arcade, pizza restaurant, snack bar, batting cages, indoor go cart track and a whole lot more. It has all the most current games and … (0 comments)
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