opinions: John McCain vs Barack Obama (who would you pick)? (reposted) - 10/09/08 07:41 PM
I had to throw this post out to the members of AR because of all the nastiness coming from different members, about our election. And I want to hear from the members directly.
WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR?
(Warning) Please remember, these words I am … (20 comments)
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opinions: CALL TO ACTION - Attention all Real Estate Professional & Consumers. Simple statements can result in Big Ideas - 10/09/08 10:21 AM
This morning I was reading a post by Michael Klijanowicz titled "HALLOWEEN IS GOING TO SUCK THIS YEAR". It was a cartoon about children trick or treating in a neighborhood of foreclosed homes. There was a comment made by Renee Burrows on how she was going to use this opportunity to … (5 comments)
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opinions: Real Estate, Energy Drinks That Cure Cancer & A 10 Day All-Inclusive European Vacation For Two For $999. - 10/03/08 01:01 PM
I got into Real Estate after a successful run owning a "Good Hands" insurance agency in the Midwest. The agency was sold and we moved to Florida because I was sick and tired of the cold snowy winters.
Silly me, I entered Real Estate thinking I would...of all things sell REAL … (22 comments)
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opinions: Deal Or No Deal? - 09/26/08 10:11 AM
DEAL OR NO DEAL?
I felt compelled to share my views on our nation's economic crisis. 700 billion dollars. I have a hard time wrapping my brain around 700 billion dollars. Read what I have to say.
I posted the following blog on Real Town. Please click on this link to view … (1 comments)
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opinions: RETAIL OR WHOLESALE? - 09/23/08 04:25 PM
Who here is referring their loans to wholesale brokers anymore? If so, why do you?
Please share your thoughts.
Or
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opinions: If Heaven were in the Clouds, Would it Look Like This? by Robert Swetz - 09/21/08 11:29 AM
If Heaven were in the clouds, would it look like this?
I have always wondered why we think and believe that Heaven is in the clouds, it must be from the Bible and other books we read.
When I was headed to Houston last week and I looked at these … (21 comments)
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opinions: First Blog - 09/18/08 02:57 PM
I have been hearing about blogs for quite some time now. I have only posted to a couple of blogs and have read a few blogs, but now here I go welcome to my blog.
I am curious what everyone is thinking about the Real Estate Industry. How do you think … (11 comments)
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opinions: Who cares about everybody else? - 09/17/08 10:03 PM
Wow, that title sounds a lot more harsh than I meant to come off. So let me make a disclaimer, I care a lot about everybody else, and helping people. That's why I'm in this business. I really enjoy the impact of being a part of this "life event." To some … (8 comments)
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opinions: What Do Buyers and Sellers Want To See About Properties On The Net? - 09/13/08 07:46 AM
I could use your help AR, I'm redoing my website and here's your chance to have a say in it. On my properties page I am setting up what information about the property is displayed. My question as stated above is this:
What information are buyers and sellers wanting when … (4 comments)
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opinions: Check out these (Happy) people - Let's have FUN this weekend - OK? - 09/12/08 03:20 PM
Fro
photo by Robert Swetz
Check out these guys, they are having a blast. Not a care in the world, cooling off, relaxing, etc.
Here is what I would like from everyone viewing this post right now. (Mind set)
No this weekend is not a Holiday, does it have to be?
… (21 comments)
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opinions: A Great Way of Transportation to save Money & Help the Environment (opinions please) - 09/12/08 02:39 PM
photo by Robert Swetz
One great way of transportation to save gas and help the environment.
If you look at the photo closely you can see bench seats in the back. This type of transportation might not be good for long distance, but short distance would be fine.
If you … (9 comments)
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opinions: The beauty of some farm fields from where? (you guess) - 09/05/08 02:01 AM
Could someone please tell me where this is? I seem to have forgotten!
It is a very beautiful place with some very beautiful colors, and what do you think they are growing in those fields in the distance? Put on your thinking caps and please send me a comment!
I … (24 comments)
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opinions: Would you like more comments & traffic to your blogs? - 09/01/08 01:54 AM
Commenting to peoples blogs from Active Rain is something we do all day & night.
One of the problems that I have been running into when clicking on members posts is a long break in time and sometimes thinking something may be wrong with my computer.
I have high speed Internet … (8 comments)
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opinions: Condo Prices are down, down, down! Great investment opportunities. - 08/27/08 01:59 AM
There some great investment opportunities happening all over the United States and prices are down, down, down. And these prices will be dropping more before the years out.
Right around November - December is going to be the best time to purchase Real Estate Properties.
Prices on homes, condos, … (5 comments)
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opinions: Strangest looking statue I have ever seen! (please reply) - 08/23/08 10:18 AM
photo by: Robert Swetz Bagan Myanmar (Burma) May - 2008
This has to be one of the strangest statues of Buddha that I have ever seen.
As I was walking around in Bagan waiting for a buggy ride to the next temple I came across this statue inside a small … (27 comments)
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opinions: GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 3) LET'S GET STARTED - 08/19/08 11:20 PM
GREAT SUCCESS TIPS & ADVICE (PART - 3) LET'S GET STARTED
This is the third week on Great Success and I would like to thank all the readers.
THE KEY TO SUCCESS:
Many people who came before you searched for success and never found it. They thought of it … (13 comments)
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opinions: IN SEARCH OF BUSINESS PARTNERS FROM ALL 50 STATES - 70/ 30 - (Please Reply) - 08/18/08 10:24 AM
IN SEARCH OF BUSINESS PARTNERS FROM ALL 50 STATES - 70/ 30 - (Please Reply)
I am searching for 1-2 Real Estate Agents per state in all 50 States across the United States. This is not a trick or a joke of any kind.
Working for a Real … (8 comments)
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opinions: Be Your Own Referral - 08/16/08 12:03 PM
Don't you just love referrals? What a compliment it is when someone feels that your services are so outstanding that they have recommended you to a friend or family member. Actually, that is how I became a virtual assistant and built a very successful business; by referrals, one satisfied client at a … (3 comments)
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opinions: " WE ONLY HAVE SO MUCH TIME " - 08/14/08 01:50 AM
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opinions: MSNBC advising a short sale for someone with $70,000 in savings? - 08/12/08 06:33 AM
I was floored!! Did anybody else here this last night? As I was driving home (satellite radio) there was a TV host advising a caller to sell her house on a short sale.
This was after they "broke down" her finances and determined she spends hundreds in clothing every month, takes long … (9 comments)
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opinions: ASTRAL PROJECTION EXPERIENCE (OR NOT)? - 08/11/08 01:19 AM
ASTRAL PROJECTION:
Astral projection is the ability to spiritually separate from your body and travel vast distances with the mind alone. It differs from bi-location in that the second body is a spirit body. The concept of astral projection has been familiar for thousands of years, dating back to … (22 comments)
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opinions: UNBELIEVABLE BODY PIERCING - SINGAPORE May-2008 - 08/10/08 09:44 PM
This photograph was taken in Singapore during a Chinese Celebration by Robert Swetz, May 2008
When we first went down to view the the Chinese celebration there were many people up and down both sides of the street. It was very colorful and the music was traditional Chinese music, and … (14 comments)
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opinions: HOW DO YOU ELIMINATE FEAR? - 08/07/08 12:10 AM
"What I learned from a U.S. Marine about FEAR.."
August 5th, 2008
So HOW do you eliminate fear?
That's a secret I've ALWAYS wanted to know...So I embarked on a quest that involved interviewing and studying the thoughts and actions of six experts-all of whom seemed to have eliminated fear from … (12 comments)
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opinions: BIGGEST GAINERS AND LOSERS IN THE HOUSING MARKET (USA) - 08/06/08 07:07 PM
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opinions: ARE THERE ANY SUCCESS STORIES OUT THERE? - 08/04/08 02:49 PM
Have any Success stories you would like to share with a group?
I enjoy hearing about success stories big and small.
So if you have been successful in your life or you may be headed towards success, please share your story with us. This is a new group and … (2 comments)
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opinions: VERY, VERY STRANGE NEW GROUP - 08/03/08 08:00 PM
There is a new group that was formed several months ago and the group is looking for some very, very strange stories. The stranger, creepier, weirder the better!
I want to hear some stories that will make my skin crawl!
Stories that when I read them late at night, I have … (17 comments)
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opinions: Senator Barack Obama's visit to Bagram Afghanistan Part 2 (Your Opinion) - 08/03/08 10:57 AM
Do you know why anyone would want Obama to be Commander-in-chief of The United States of Amercia?
I am not sure, but all I hear is all this fluff about Obama. People need to stop watching the news and dig into the real Obama and find out everything about this man before … (24 comments)
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opinions: Senator Barack Obama's visit to Bagram Afghanistan (Please read) - 08/02/08 06:37 PM
Hello everyone,
As you know I am not a very political person.
I just wanted to pass along that Senator Obama came to Bagram Afghanistan for about an hour on his visit to 'The War Zone'. I wanted to share with you what happened:
He got off the plane and got … (31 comments)
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opinions: Barack vs John...based on their Astrological charts...who do you choose? - 07/28/08 10:41 PM
Barack Obama was born August 4, 1961... John McCain was born August 29, 1936...
Barack:
August 4th people are clever, guick, and elusive, those are their strengths...their weaknesses are that they are oblivious, hot-headed and undiplomatic... Those born on this day turn a deaf ear to warning's of all types. They … (129 comments)
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opinions: THIS IS THE STRANGEST SEA HORSE I HAVE EVER SEEN! - 07/28/08 06:29 PM
When I first viewed these Sea Horses in a fish tank in Singapore, I could not believe my eyes. I looked real close and looked again and thought to myself, what are these strange creatures? Are they Sea Horses? They have some weird looking fins like a fish and a mouth … (21 comments)
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opinions: Can anyone please tell me what kind of geese these are? - 07/27/08 06:39 PM
Can anyone please tell me what kind of geese these are?
I shot this photograph in Myanmar (Burma) at a huge flower garden May of 2008. I was trying to get some great shots of the flowers and then, look who comes along. These huge geese with bright red-orange beaks try … (8 comments)
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opinions: Is there a way that the AR network is getting members to blog more? - 07/27/08 06:08 PM
I post blogs 4-5 times per day and I have been noticing something very strange when posting.
When I start to post a blog it will show approx 3,500 members on line. After about maybe 1-2 minutes into posting I can see that the number of members on line has … (42 comments)
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opinions: Payed 3 bill on time in the Last 12 months? Get a loan - 07/27/08 12:16 AM
Purchases Using FHA
97.75 LTV
1 and 2 Unit Family Properties-No Reserves Needed
3 and 4 Unit Family Properties- Some reserves required
531 minimum FICO Required
All Gifts OK
No Credit OK - Build Alternative - 3 trades for 12 months
Refinance Using FHA
Cash - Out … (3 comments)
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opinions: CAN ANYONE TELL WHAT THESE SEALS ARE DOING? - 07/26/08 04:10 PM
Driving down Hwy 1 in California just north of Morros Bay we came across this large groups of seals lying on the shore.
I was only able to capture just a few, there were hundreds of them.
Is this like one of your Real Estate conventions of the sea?
Are the … (17 comments)
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opinions: What would it take to form my own Real Estate Network? - 07/26/08 02:17 PM
Any suggestion on what it would take to form my own Real Estate Network?
Where you get payed for all hits when people log onto your site. Craig's List and other web networks do not charge to post on their sites, so where does the money come from to build and maintain these web … (2 comments)
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opinions: DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE PRIVACY ON THE INTERNET/ WEB (THINK AGAIN)! - 07/26/08 01:18 PM
DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE PRIVACY ON THE INTERNET/ WEB? (THINK AGAIN)!
Some people believe that with their own Log-in name and Password that they have Privacy. Well, (THINK AGAIN)!
MSN (Hot mail), Yahoo-mail, G-mail, etc are just several email web-sites that offer service. But if you look at the … (7 comments)
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opinions: Signs that the end is near!!! - 07/24/08 05:12 PM
SOME HAVE LABELED ME A OPTIMIST. I do truly believe that you get what you expect to get, and while the media still continues it's doom and gloom. I am happy to report that my business is getting stronger! I have to attribute that to hard work. I am working harder … (2 comments)
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opinions: Take Note: I have removed my blog about (Obama) - 07/24/08 01:14 PM
I have removed my post about Obama's birth information etc. I feel I don't really know enough about this situation and do not in any way want to be a part of some scheme to have Obama not be elected for President.
Also, I don't want the Feds and any other … (5 comments)
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opinions: Do you think God has a sense of humor? - 07/23/08 11:45 AM
Do you think God may have a sense of humor by looking at this rock formation?
My brother-in-law that was born and raised in Southwest Utah and brought us to a park called Kodachrome.
We were hiking and looking at some different parks in Utah and Carl mentioned, we have to … (5 comments)
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opinions: Questions for Active Rain Members - 07/22/08 05:13 PM
I am curious as to how many women members AR has versus men members?
And the number of women's posts that have been featured versus men's?
How many total posts women have put out versus men?
The reason I want to know is to find out who has the most … (3 comments)
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opinions: (BEWARE) OF GAS STATIONS & EMISSIONS TEST CENTERS FOR YOUR CAR - 07/20/08 07:27 PM
I am putting this email/ post out to warn people about Terrible Herbst Gas Stations in Las Vegas-Nevada and the surrounding state.
Yesterday, 7-20-2008 I brought my 2002 Toyota Camery into Terrible Herbst gas station #184 8590 West Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas-Nevada, 89134
I needed a oil change and emissions … (3 comments)
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opinions: Why doesn't America kill the gasoline powered cars? - 07/17/08 06:33 PM
Why doesn't America kill the gasoline powered cars?
This is a question that all of us would like answered. And who really has the answer to this question? The news media! (Please) The government! (Please)
I spoke with a client of mine on this subject and here is what … (9 comments)
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opinions: Can you even imagine if the Presidential candidates put the money they're spending on the election back into the USA... - 07/16/08 09:55 PM
How much good it could do for our fellow man?
Can you imagine how many people could now have health insurance?
Can you imagine how many homeless people would now have shelter and food?
Can you imagine how many people would have a better life?
Do they really need to take … (13 comments)
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opinions: CRIME IN AMERICA! SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED? - 07/10/08 12:15 PM
Crime in America! Should we be concerned?
It used to be easy to avoid committing a federal crime. If you avoided murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, assault, battery and theft, there were few options left.
But today you might want to consider hiring a small team of researchers if you want … (4 comments)
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opinions: Home Selling Strategies; Price or Traffic I - 06/27/08 09:53 PM
Let's talk about Home Selling Strategies. From what I've been reading lately I guess there are two schools of thought on these, one that is based on "Price" and the other that is based on "Traffic"
The 'Price' strategy more is more traditional and more likely to appear dominant in a … (0 comments)
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opinions: I am considering a reverse mortgage, what are your thoughts? And WHY? - 06/27/08 06:54 AM
Of course, I am not old enough to get one. And it would not take you long to read my blog to learn that I am a big proponent of them, and I get annoyed when people spread completely false information about them. If they chose not to get a reverse mortgage … (6 comments)
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opinions: I've Been Bashed by the Best! And I still ignore them! - 06/24/08 01:39 PM
Gasp...shame and after being hardily warned by both Dustin Luther and Matthew Rathbun, much as I respect these guys opinions, I've spent much time in the last couple of days blogging about my listings both here on Active Rain and my other blog at All About Athens GA!
Why? Because it works … (65 comments)
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opinions: Realtors and Inspectors opinion needed - 06/21/08 12:21 PM
Hello everyone,
Thinking about a change in my Home Inspection reporting style, Right now I use the Matrix deluxe Which is a (IRC carbon copy paper report binder) What I like about this folder is that it's tangelo it's in a 3 ring binder has side pockets for my business cards broachers … (21 comments)
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opinions: Equal Pay for Equal Work? - 06/14/08 12:14 AM
Equal Pay for Equal Work
Equal
Pay for Equal Work?
"Equal pay for
equal work," federal law since the enactment of the Equal Pay Act of
1963.
Experts
continue the debate of the law's impact. Some feel that its
goal has become reality; others contend that the large … (15 comments)
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opinions: Buyers: Take The Stress Out Of Home Buying - 06/10/08 02:57 PM
Take the Stress Out of HomebuyingBuying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only … (0 comments)
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opinions: Sending Money by Cell Phone? - 06/02/08 10:25 PM
Back when PayPal first started, they were a free service that operated on float. I remember because I actually signed up with them when they were a free service and thought it was a clever idea. Those days are long gone and anyone that uses PayPal knows just how fast their … (3 comments)
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opinions: Why can't people respect the property of others? - 06/01/08 01:13 PM
How many times do I have to replace yard signs and pointers? Time after time, I ask the home owner on a corner to place a pointer sign in the yard to advertise for an OPEN HOUSE or FOR SALE. After getting the OK why do they change their mind and … (8 comments)
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opinions: Miamisburg Update - 05/28/08 09:42 PM
Miamisburg has seen some changes in the market this year. Here are the long anticipated numbers for May 28, 2008. Breaking it down it looks like this.
The number of total homes sold in Miamisburg went from 121 this time last year to 65 this year. With an average price range of … (0 comments)
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opinions: Countrywide's response to troubled borrow. - 05/23/08 10:34 PM
I'm sure many of you have seen on many different websites the response Angelo Mozilo accidently sent to a borrower in trouble.
The borrwer, Daniel Bailey Jr, has an adjustable rate mortgage and now finds himself unable to make his payments. So he wrote to Countrywide about his troubles. He used … (2 comments)
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opinions: Syndicate with Care! How postlets may be costing you $$$$$ - 05/13/08 05:22 PM
I don't want to offend any fans of Postlets! In fact I am a big fan! If you haven't discovered postlets.comI urge you to go there right now...wait finish reading this blog...then go there.
Postlets allows you for free to create a great looking formated webpage for any home you want … (3 comments)
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opinions: Online vs. Print: Who's Winning the Battle? - 05/10/08 12:36 PM
We've had many debates here in the 'Rain' about our advertising preferences. The general concensus has been that we prefer online advertising as this seems to be generating more leads and sales than our 'old-school' print media--specifically newsprint.
Following last week's announcement of The News & Observer's (Raleigh) decision to reduce … (51 comments)
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opinions: Signless in Seattle - Signs, signs everywhere there's signs!!! But not mine :( - 04/29/08 11:02 AM
The ever-changing sign ordnance game. I recently took a listing for a condominium in the Issaquah Area. In the process of getting everything ready for sale I of course put up directional signs to help the public know that a unit is for sale.
The next day I returned and found my … (2 comments)
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opinions: If you had a choice which realtor would you choose? - 04/18/08 07:55 PM
Hello, to all and hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful evening. My friends and I were actually just talking about which real estate company would be the best to work for. There are so many that we would love to hear the opinions of all the realtors to get an idea … (4 comments)
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opinions: Internet / Live Transfer Leads? - 04/18/08 04:17 PM
As our market evolves and the flux continues, we find ourselves looking into buying internet leads or live lead transfers. We have spoken with several companies, but would like to know what our counterparts in the industry are utilizing. Has anyone out there had any good experiences or know of any … (1 comments)
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opinions: give us your opinion on this quote....... - 04/14/08 10:55 PM
we need an important and relavent quote for some materials.....
what do you think of this one?
be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy" warren buffett
any comments on this?
we'd love to hear your advice
… (3 comments)
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opinions: When Social Networking Takes a REALLY Bad Turn - 04/10/08 08:51 PM
How do you know when you have finally taken social networking TOO far? This evening I was checking out another social network at the urging of a business acquaintance that I met through Plaxo. He had recommended that I check out FaceBook.com and stated that he highly recommended it for business … (13 comments)
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opinions: Realtors Your Opinion Needed? - 04/09/08 04:35 PM
I realize that I am probably asking for torture here but I was approached with a question this morning from a newer Loan Officer and even though he doesn't work with me or for my company I always try to help anyone that has questions. He is trying to build relationships … (6 comments)
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opinions: Stop The Insanity - 04/04/08 06:06 PM
With the current mortgage crisis and real estate in many areas across the country in damage control mode...real estate professionals continue on with a "business as usual" attitude, marketing and soliciting the way they always have...making no money and eventually (many already have) walk away from their license.
Isn't doing the … (2 comments)
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opinions: In Hetic Times Like These....... - 03/09/08 02:49 PM
....and with ALL the turmoil, confusion and back-biting going on in our country right now because of the elections, war, gas prices, economy OR WHATEVER......
Let's remember each day to just,
PRAY FOR GUIDANCE EACH MORNING,
TAKE A DEEP BREATH,
SIGH DEEPLY,
and take the advice from an 86 year old woman writing to a dear friend.
*The last … (4 comments)
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opinions: Arnold and Hillary Had An Affair?! - 03/05/08 08:32 PM
My Mom always said, ..."don't talk race, politics, or religion with strangers...", but you guys aren't strangers. You've been reading my posts and you know by now what a wonderfully engaging, sweet young man I really am...
But enough with the BS.
We know it's about 60-40% Democrats over Republicans in our NAR … (2 comments)
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opinions: Dealing with Back Seat Buyers in Cherokee County GA - 03/03/08 10:16 PM
So, I met with you for over an hour. We went over my credentials with a fine tooth comb, we looked over countless testimonials from past clients. I answered every question you had quickly and competently. I showed you my real estate license, appraisal license, and discussed my home inspector … (2 comments)
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opinions: Trust: Can It Be Blind And Do We Take It For Granted? - 03/01/08 10:47 PM
Recently I had the fortunate opportunity to help the most inspiring couple I have ever worked with in my 20 years in the Real Estate industry purchase a home. Bill and Kristi, last name withheld upon request, are two people who live life to its fullest everyday and when problems arise … (10 comments)
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opinions: Traverse City Complimentary Virtual Tour - 02/27/08 01:21 AM
This is a recent sales letter that was written for one of our dealers in Northern Michigan. I really like the way this one came out. Looking forward to any comments/suggestions/feedback from the AR community. I will be posting a few other sales letters that we recently wrote for Beta testing … (3 comments)
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opinions: To Myspace or not to Myspace??? - 02/24/08 08:28 PM
I have found that Myspace is a rather controversial subject in the Real Estate World. I have a Myspace account and use it regularly to keep in touch with friends and family. I wouldn't say that I advertise my business on Myspace but my profile does state that I am a Realtor. I … (13 comments)
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opinions: How About Implementing a Daily Archive of Blogs? - 02/24/08 07:27 AM
How About Implementing a Daily Archive of Blogs, or Blog Titles?
I've often seen the Blog roll scroll very quickly, as new posts are added. And try as I might to search through them, I'm certain that I miss a few on a daily basis. Now sure enough I can find some, … (2 comments)
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opinions: Point2NLS Change is Coming! It Seems The Free Ride Is Over! - 02/21/08 04:59 PM
Change is Coming! It Seems The Free Ride Is Over! It saddened me to read this today. For months now I have been working on a strategic plan to fully implement and use Point2NLS to totally dominate my marketplace. In fact today, just before receiving this email alert I just finished … (20 comments)
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opinions: Is Having an Online Marketing Blog, a Real Estate Paradigm Shift? - 02/20/08 05:12 AM
Good Morning Active Rainer's!
An interesting topic was presented by George and Nicole this morning. NEW GROUP! FREE online marketing blog! I think it will undoutedly become a very interesting topic!
Like yourselves I too was awake at 3:10 this morning, doing my usual internet reading. When I received a message in my inbox, … (9 comments)
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opinions: Safety Tip! For Male or Female, Real Estate Business People - 02/10/08 04:47 PM
We've all heard the horror story recently involving agents and showing properties, or even "open houses" have a similar amount of potential danger. No one expects anything sinister to happen, but there are evil people out there, lurking in the crowds.
Well while driving along the other day I had an idea! … (20 comments)
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opinions: Is it me or is this year starting off pretty good? - 02/10/08 01:22 PM
After having a my worst year in 5 years last year, (been a Realtor for 9yrs) I think this year is starting off pretty decent. My primary area is Southern Westhester outside of NYC so the market is less volitile. I have not made any tremendous deals lately, but activity on … (0 comments)
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opinions: What is the greatest book you have ever read... - 02/09/08 09:15 AM
...that touched you in such a good way that it made you a better Realtor? I have read many books related to this business. I love the good motivational books like Rainmaker, How to Become a Millionaire Agent and Still Have a Life, etc. The book that I thought was the … (7 comments)
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opinions: Morals vs. Ethics - 02/09/08 03:07 AM
Before writing this blog, I did a search of blogs containing the words morals or ethics and was surprised that there were only a little over 2 pages returned.
My question is this: What is the difference?
Are morals internally based and ethics just snapshots of someone else's morals?
Are they one and … (9 comments)
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opinions: Control... Do you Have it? - 02/08/08 10:12 AM
Todays post will be short sweet. Is that ok with you? Good. Hey, it's Friday and I have a rented movie and a package of microwave extra butter popcorn sitting at home with my name on it at 5:00. :)
Have you ever considered just how much control you have over your … (0 comments)
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opinions: "Quit Passing The Blame!" REALTOR® do share a portion! - 02/06/08 09:01 AM
"Quit Passing The Blame!" REALTOR®/Real Estate Agents, Do Share a Portion!
I can remember back in Real Estate school listening to my teacher/instructor discuss the variations of loans available to the public, for the aquisition of property or a home. I also recall the debates that went on during class about the … (11 comments)
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opinions: To Point! or Not to Point! a "Catch 22" - 02/02/08 07:16 AM
I just finished reading Mary McKnight's blog and found it very interesting, she writes great articles that should interest everyone on AR. But it stimulated some thoughts,....Maybe its a "Catch 22" scenario?
If having multiple domains pointing at one site is "not recommended"? Is it not so much a case of not … (8 comments)
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opinions: Client Testimonials - 02/01/08 07:12 PM
Client Testimonials
I posted the following to a few Staging groups, and the question of sending the requests off to Realtors came up. As a Realtor, what would you prefer seeing -- an e-mail request or a snail-mail request for testimonials?
I> am working on compiling Client Testimonials to put on our website and in … (5 comments)
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opinions: Bloggers Beware!!! - 01/29/08 02:02 PM
Beware of what you write in your blogs. A blogger is being sued over what he has posted. I suggest that you be careful that your posts contain facts and that you disclose where found the facts. I would not like to be held liable for anything I post on AR.
When … (11 comments)
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opinions: Self Help is an Oxymoron! - 01/29/08 11:18 AM
My wife is always reading self-help books and thinks that I should read them too. I have read many books, but never have I read a self-help book. I tell her that if you are helping yourself, you don't need the book. That's not self help, it's help.
In my opinion, most … (1 comments)
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opinions: What's Your View of Today's Real Estate Market? - 01/20/08 10:26 AM
It's my personal opinion that the market is different! But it is still very much alive and active. There are pockets/price ranges that are selling like hotcakes, while others appear to be on slow bake.
Now! According to our local newspaper, our local Real Estate Board, and some Brokers and agents … (3 comments)
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opinions: Why Won't Your Home Sell? - 01/20/08 07:18 AM
Has your home been on the market a long time? Why won't it sell? Maybe it's priced too high? Maybe the home has no curb appeal? What do you think is the reason your home hasn't sold? Odds are it's a combination of factors, and the marketing program being used. But … (2 comments)
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opinions: Looking for some advice on coaching. - 01/18/08 02:03 PM
I would very much like to get the Pros and the Cons on the subject of Real Estate Coaching. Are they successful to the Realtor getting the coaching or giving the coaching. What should one look for? What is the average cost? I do not like the idea of signing up … (3 comments)
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opinions: How do you Help fellow agents, and yet retain Market Advantage? - 01/17/08 12:13 PM
When I watched the movie "Pay It Forward", I was absolutely amazed at the Good Will that was exposed. And I definitely believe in helping those in need, from the tired and hungry, , battered women, mistreated children, minorities, the homeless, the impoverished and down trodden, those in foreign countries of … (11 comments)
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opinions: Does your Realtor talk too much..... - 01/03/08 04:11 PM
I have had several situations where a Realtor has called me for feed back on a house I've shown, and proceeded to sell out their clients. They have told me that they know their client is very flexible on the price of the house, some have even said that the seller … (8 comments)
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opinions: 2008...A year not so in review. - 01/01/08 08:55 PM
I have read many year in review blogs about 2007. Many filled with success stories and personal triumphs. I on the other hand chose not to look back at year I just put behind, but instead, forward to to the year on which I am about to face.
This year I plan … (6 comments)
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opinions: The 2008 Election....God help us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 01/01/08 03:28 PM
Beside the fact that really have not had a very good president or any other form of politician in quite some time, I believe whole heartedly that when it come to the 2008 presidential election, we as a country are screwed. At least in the past few elections, there has been … (3 comments)
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opinions: Everyone's An Expert These Days - 12/29/07 10:05 AM
When I sit down with my clients, I state right up front - "Either get your parents, friends, family, and everyone else involved NOW or NEVER." I am very strict about it. And here's why... Everyone thinks they're an expert in real estate. It doesn't matter if they don't even OWN … (11 comments)
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opinions: How to Make REALTOR.com a Winning Business - 12/08/07 08:53 PM
I have somewhat given up on REALTOR.com and whether they will ever have a definitive, market leading direction. It seems to me that this site is the worst-leveraged repository of information in the information age's internet real estate site boom. Of course, as an NAR member this is not very encouraging. … (15 comments)
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opinions: Trouble understanding buyer and I know someone out here can help! - 12/04/07 06:26 PM
Hey everyone. I have a "tough" situation with a current buyer that not only have I not experienced before, but no one in my office has encountered before and we are a larger office around 200 real estate professionals. I have a buyer that is claiming that they are getting a … (4 comments)
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opinions: NO, I'm not Going to Bail You Out! - 11/24/07 09:08 PM
The cry for some sort of mortgage relief for troubled borrowers is everywhere. Apparently all the subprime homebuyers in the US are in California, or at least they are the largest group to catch "bail out" fever, but then, what can you expect from a state that is so communistic it … (10 comments)
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opinions: What to do if an agent attaches the inspection report to a notice? - 11/12/07 04:47 PM
This may seem like a good idea, after all when you're a buyers agent you want your client to know how hard you work to protect their investment. You may even purchase a Home Warranty for them as we do. If you can negotiate the seller to make repairs based on the results and findings of … (3 comments)
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opinions: What Do You Think? - 10/25/07 07:16 PM
I'm a new agent and while searching for tips on generating leads I came across a suggestion that struck me funny.
The agent was suggesting to cut commission completely for sellers who were also turning around and buying another home. Basically he's saying only charge commission when they buy. In saving the … (11 comments)
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opinions: SHOULD I SELL MY HOME ON MY OWN? Part Uno (little italian thrown in there) - 10/24/07 03:08 PM
Maybe, is the simple answer. Now it may be even more important than ever to at least know your options. FSBO (For Sale By Owner) is not for the weak hearted. We are in an all out buyers market in most parts of the country. In addition, prices have moved and … (8 comments)
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opinions: Let The Real Estate Market Run Its Course! - 10/24/07 10:14 AM
Every day we are bombarded with stories both about the rebound in the housing market and the horrors that yet await us. As a real estate professional, I wade through these stories, comparing them with what I know to be true about the consumers in my market. I look at my … (2 comments)
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opinions: Is it anyones fault or is it the cyclical motion of Real Estate - 10/05/07 12:36 AM
Is the housing market really that bad? This is all I hear, nearly on adaily basis, but is it true or is it a good story for the media totake and spin in their own direction. And if it is that bad, who is toblame? Anyone? Everyone? Please let me know, … (4 comments)
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opinions: How do you get a featured post? - 10/02/07 09:23 PM
What are people doing to get a featured post?
I see so many people on here getting featured posts, and once upon a time I too had one. However, I had absolutely no idea how or why my post was featured. Are there certain criteria?
Any tips or ideas on how this happens … (11 comments)
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opinions: Sign Swindlers - 09/21/07 03:39 PM
So is it just me, or do your directional signs go BYE BYE!! I bought a sturdy Open Sunday sign that was corrugated plastic and no other sign could've possibly worked with this huge frame. Cost me almost $60 for this one sign. And the FIRST day I used it, it … (6 comments)
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