prudential: The Company Pep Assembly - 07/22/08 05:07 PM
Today was a great day in the office, but an even better day for our company! We had our company summer Sell-A-Bration today. It was great to see hundreds of agents together this morning all smiling, laughing, of course eating and having a good time. In-fact there were a couple of lucky agents that won … (0 comments)
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prudential: 427 N Portal Lp, Ocean Shores, Washington. Walk 3 blocks to OCEAN path from this high lot at the beach! Premier resort community. Build or bring RV and "camp!" - 07/21/08 03:35 PM
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prudential: Escape the heat wave and air pollution! Premier resort community on the coast of Washington state, OCEAN SHORES! - 07/20/08 02:16 PM
Feeling the need to get out of the heat and away from the daily grind and grid lock of city life? Well, come to beautiful Ocean Shores, Washington. Today it is partly sunny, 57 degrees with a light coastal breeze.
You can afford property at Ocean Shores as our prices cannot … (0 comments)
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prudential: 210 Sand Dune Ave SW, Ocean Shores, Washington. Building/camping lot across street from OCEAN FRONT property! Utilities in street. Sewer LID pd. 1 blk to beach approach! - 07/20/08 01:26 PM
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prudential: 362 Pt Brown Ave SE, Ocean Shores, Washington. Large 9000 sf CANAL front lot! Build or "camp!" Just a few minutes from Lake, Bay! Walk to OCEAN! - 07/20/08 01:14 PM
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prudential: OCEAN FRONT Luxury condos units starting at $350k, secured parking space, slab granite, tile & propane fireplace. Just steps to beach! 1377 Ocean Shores Blvd, Ocean Shores, Washington - 07/20/08 12:53 PM
Wake up each morning to Breathless Views from your new Ocean Front Condominium. From your front door, you will be on the sandy beach in just a few short steps! Enjoy the fresh air as you stroll by the rolling waves watching the gorgeous sunset! Join us today at … (0 comments)
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prudential: FREE Fonts for You - 07/19/08 02:30 PM
Don't you want something creative for your flyers and print ads? I just learned something new today. My nephew introduced me to this new website, and I thought to share it with you.
It is http://www.dafont.com/ You can download fonts for FREE. It has a real handy preview feature. You can … (15 comments)
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prudential: Rent Control Rehab for the Well-Heeled - 07/19/08 10:26 AM
For those who don't need it, rent control can become an addiction, resulting from too many years of a sweet deal. It can leave the real estate muscles paralyzed and the investment portfolio sick. "Penny wise" might have a "pound foolish" problem.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not … (0 comments)
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prudential: Much Ado About Mansionization? - 07/19/08 10:21 AM
Is there a perpetual shadow hovering over your house? Do you feel as though you live in a Batman movie? You may be the victim of a neighboring McMansion or a new development trend called mansionization, the housing industry's equivalent to bigger portions and fast food.
These mansionizers—who are frequently "spec" … (3 comments)
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prudential: Take the Stress Out of Home Buying - 07/15/08 08:20 PM
Buying 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 a big financial commitment, but also an emotional … (2 comments)
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prudential: What is going on with Centex? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 07/11/08 11:16 AM
What is going on with Centex? With a Photo of Reno, NV
Cyan by Centex now has their flood certificate. This community is no longer in the Flood Zone A. Construction time however is somewhat slow. A real estate professional in our office has clients who are still waiting for … (4 comments)
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prudential: Prudential Real Estate Feeds Listings to Cyberhomes, Google Base and Oodle - 07/09/08 12:46 PM
Affiliate Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites
IRVINE, Calif. - Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] company, today flowed at least 140,000 for-sale property listings to Internet hot spots Cyberhomes.com, Google BaseTM and Oodle. The move positions Prudential Real Estate affiliates' listings … (0 comments)
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prudential: Seabrook, Washington. A meticulously designed "town" with old world charm and incredible architectural detail! - 07/06/08 05:39 PM
Drive 12 miles North of Ocean Shores, Washington and you will come upon the most darling town set into the hill above the Pacific Ocean. This development has been modeled after traditional neighborhood concepts and is full of cottages, cabins, townhomes and single-family residences. Featuring foot paths to the … (3 comments)
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prudential: Time Out: - 07/05/08 08:09 PM
Well, I received a phone call from one of my ex-coworkers Rich the other day. Rich was also a fellow computer hardware engineer in Silicon Valley. We both worked together at Redback Networks designing on the SMS10000 as the SMS1800 products.
Rich is now at a company called Data Robotics working on … (2 comments)
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prudential: Check Out This Ocean View Malibu Condo For Sale! - 07/05/08 12:32 AM
I recently had an opportunity to photograph a condo for a fellow agent in Malibu. She explained that it was an incredible unit that had been remodeled to the studs and had an amazing view. WOW! I had know idea it was this nice! When I arrived I was blown away … (0 comments)
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prudential: Some new real estate marketing technology to get excited about! Text messaging to sell a home! - 07/05/08 12:27 AM
Last week Prudential Realty announced that they signed an exclusive deal with a company called Wham Mobile which allows potential home buyers the ability to pull up in front of a real estate sign and send themselves a text message with all the information about the home. This is such a … (0 comments)
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prudential: More rare than the sushi at Nobu.....a Malibu Condo Under $500k - 07/05/08 12:26 AM
Currently Malibu has 78 condos on the market and roughly half of them have had a price reduction since being listed. Only one has sold in the last 90 days and many agents are claiming the phone just ain't ringing for condo's right now. That's a serious flat spell! The … (0 comments)
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prudential: Who's Crystal Ball Needs A Shining? - 07/01/08 03:24 PM
Originally posted on http://www.primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
Do you remember the days of Miss Cleo? “Call me now!,” the Caribbean Soothsayer would proclaim over her mystical crystal ball. For just a small fee per minute you could find out your destiny among the stars. Of course her crystal ball turned out to be a … (0 comments)
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prudential: Marketing Today's Luxury Homes In Today's Market - 06/30/08 04:02 PM
Originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
Any which way you look at the Luxury Homes Market in Henderson, NV, activity is down from last year. In the last 90 days, there have been roughly 47 Single Family Resale Homes that have successfully closed. In the same 90 day period in 2007, there were … (2 comments)
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prudential: Prudential partners with Cyberhomes, Google Base - 06/27/08 03:53 PM
Prudential listings go to Cyberhomes, Google Base, Oodle Citing their popularity with consumers, Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc. said it's begun sending listings to Cyberhomes, AOL.com, Google Base and Oodle, and will purchase display and banner ads on Cyberhomes and Oodle. Prudential Real Estate, which claims more than 2,100 franchise offices and … (0 comments)
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prudential: 139 Lime Kiln Rd, Butte, Montana. Private, Custom 3 bedroom home with guest cabin on 5.3 acres in mountains above BUTTE, MONTANA. Panoramic Mountain and Forest views! Backs Forest Service land with 100's of trails. - 06/27/08 01:53 PM
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prudential: FEMA Unveils New Flood Maps for St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana - 06/26/08 08:29 AM
Yesterday FEMA unveiled the long awaited new flood maps they were in progress pre Katrina and are now available for public views and coments prior to The Parish adopting them.
They are available for viewing at www.lamappingproject.com
A toll free help line has also been established for citizens assistance 1 (866)-751-3989
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prudential: Part 2 Continued - 06/26/08 07:25 AM
Ok! Let me try to begin where I left off yesterday.
My area of expertise in Real Estate is Residential Sales with a Speciality in New Construction.
I service a lot of different communities since we are a rural area - those area include, Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Lacombe ( Home … (1 comments)
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prudential: Prices drop across the country update - 06/25/08 10:37 AM
Okay, to update my post from yesterday. Not the "whole" country. In the 20 cities tracked by Standard & Poor's home price index. In my area, Long Island, in included in this average of 15.3% The issue I have is this, Long Island is lumped in with NYC and some of … (2 comments)
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prudential: What’s the Role of a Title Company? - 06/25/08 09:44 AM
By Hank Bailey, REALTOR® Prudential Blanton Properties
Title companies provide title insurance services to buyers, sellers, lenders and developers, essentially anyone who has an interest in real estate. Services vary throughout the country, depending on local practices and laws.
In many states, title companies handle escrow as well as perform and … (0 comments)
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prudential: My First Blog & Entry - 06/25/08 07:31 AM
Ok her goes!
A little about me - I am a full time Professional Realtor working the area called The North Shore. You may say the North Shore of what? The North Shore is an an area that is located to the North of the New Orleans area. It is also … (11 comments)
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prudential: Duffy King takes his years of Real Estate Experience to Prudential California Lake Arrowhead - 06/21/08 12:08 PM
News alert! After many years of representing Buyers and Sellers in the Lake Arrowhead area, Duffy King moves to Prudential California. Located at the entrance to the Lake Arrowhead Village
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prudential: $384000 Open House @ Klahanie Saturday June 15, 2008 2 Bed + Den (Port Moody (Tides)) - 06/13/08 06:59 PM
The Jopsons - Prudential Sterling Realty Open House Saturday June 15, 2008 1:00 - 3:00PM 500 - Klahanie Dr, Port MoodyOne Great Layout @ Award winning Klahanie! 2 Bathroom 2 Bedroom & den layout. Den is 12 x 12! Could be used for third bedroom or would be great for a … (0 comments)
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prudential: Connecticut Post: Home Sales Price Plummet - Where Do Those Numbers Come From - 06/13/08 09:50 AM
This is a response to an article in The Connecticut Post: Home sales, prices plummet
We deal with the facts about the housing market, and not add to the confusion with spin causing mis-perception.
Professionals who dispute the numbers from The Warren Group,also need to admit that many … (0 comments)
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prudential: Bottom's Up...and Over! - 06/12/08 05:26 PM
Originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
So here’s something you won’t see on the 6 o’clock news…statistical data that shows how the Las Vegas / Henderson, NV Real Estate Market has already bottomed out!
Equity Title of Nevada has just come out with a report demonstrating how the local real estate market bottomed … (2 comments)
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prudential: Stoves? We Don't Need No Stinking Stoves! - 06/09/08 06:27 PM
Originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
One of the big hurdles when trying to get FHA Insured Financing for a Bank Owned home has been whether a stove in working order was present or not. FHA will not insure a loan for a home with no working stove. Combine a missing stove with … (3 comments)
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prudential: Magnetic Induction Cook Tops - 06/06/08 03:31 PM
Originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
If you can pick out one part of the home that matters the most in resale value, the kitchen is an area that will be brought up first on many peoples’ lists. The latest trend in kitchens today are Magnetic Induction Cook Tops.
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prudential: Prudential Real Estate Remains Average Sales Price Leader - 06/05/08 12:28 PM
With a national average sales price of $368,019 in 2007, the Prudential Real Estate Network continues its streak of having the highest national average sales price for residential property among major competitors. This price is based on an analysis of transaction sides and sales volume data of the largest independently-owned brokers … (0 comments)
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prudential: Prudential's Jan O'Brien says most real estate brokers do not get WEB 2.0 - 06/04/08 02:29 PM
Prudential's Jan O'Brien says most real estate brokers do not get WEB 2.0
BrokerIPTV: Hey everybody. It is Brian Brady here at the BloodHoundBlog Unchained
social media marketing conference sponsored by zillow.com, hosted by BrokerIPTV,
and my guest is Jan O'Brien from Prudential Americana real estate in Las … (0 comments)
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prudential: Smithfields Subdivision in Easley, SC - 06/01/08 08:32 PM
Smithfields Subdivision in Easley, SC currently has 8 homes for sale (as of 6/01/08), ranging in price from $258,000 to $699,995. According to the Greater Greenville MLS, 4 homes have sold since January 1,2008. These homes ranged in selling price from $300,000 to $390,000. The average days on market was 152. The average sales … (1 comments)
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prudential: OCEAN SHORES, WA-Do you have $25k or less to invest? Vacant bldg/camping lots $25k and under! All utilities in street, beautiful Oceanside resort community! - 06/01/08 04:03 PM
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prudential: Make Sure You Have a Marketing Plan - 06/01/08 02:10 PM
By Hank Bailey, REALTOR
Prudential Blanton PropertiesOnly for the rare few sellers, simply placing a “For Sale” yard sign on the front lawn creates a line of traffic filled with potential buyers. If you want buyers to see your home, you’ve got to find them. The key is marketing. To … (0 comments)
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prudential: Many Issues to consider when Buying Foreclosures - 05/30/08 11:11 PM
Properties in foreclosure are possibly damaged goods. When people go into default on their homes, some may tend not to care for the property. They may not maintain the property and could damage the property deliberately.
Remember the term "As is." In a normal transaction, there are seller's disclosures. Sellers … (0 comments)
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prudential: SMILE, SMILE, SMILE! - 05/27/08 10:41 PM
When you're talking on the phone, please be sure to SMILE! It makes a difference that I promise you'll see results from. You can sense if someone on the other line is smiling and your voice will naturally be more cheerful. Try it out, and you'll see what I'm talking about. A smile is … (6 comments)
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prudential: 1st Quarter 2008 Reno, NV Real Estate Market - 05/19/08 02:57 PM
Challenging Housing Market Conditions Prevail in Washoe County During the First Quarter
First-time buyers continued to have their pick of Washoe County's available listing inventory, as real-estate-owned (REO) properties, oversupply, and numerous buyer incentives made homebuying conditions increasingly attractive during the first quarter of 2008. Median prices for single … (1 comments)
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prudential: How Much Is Your Website Worth? - 05/18/08 09:22 AM
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prudential: Tim & Julie Harris Real Estate University Short Sale Program - 05/16/08 04:27 PM
I posted a message yesterday asking for feedback from other agents who may have known about Tim and Julie Harris and their Harris Real Estate University. I have received 3 posts from Tim, who challenged me to check out the University website. Well I did. I looked everywhere and I also … (3 comments)
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prudential: Information for First Time Buyers, Part III: Any Question, Any Market - 05/14/08 12:56 PM
This blog originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
This third and final installment concerning Information for First Time Home Buyers has been written and rewritten more times than I can count. (Sorry for the delay!) Grouping together concerns that home buyers have, no matter what kind of market we are in, has produced … (0 comments)
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prudential: Do you Yelp? - 05/11/08 05:39 PM
Have you wondered if a certain restaurant offers good food and outstanding service? I came across this website http://www.yelp.com/reno-nv You can browse through all the reviews from customers. It pretty awesome!
Below is a borrowed picture from Flickr.com by sarabear.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in … (4 comments)
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prudential: Reno, NV May 2008 Special Events - 05/06/08 07:03 PM
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prudential: The Big Change - 04/30/08 03:49 PM
"Exciting business news for my company here. Prudential Carolina Real Estate -- the leader in the Charleston, South Carolina tri-county area by far -- is one of the top 50 (largest) real estate companies in the nation. It is about 1100 total people, with about 1000 agents. As with all Prudential franchises, … (3 comments)
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prudential: Prudential Auburn: A Machine Full of Talent - 04/28/08 11:31 AM
Prudential Auburn, otherwise known as Prudential Preferred Real Estate located in Auburn, Alabama is a fast-growing, thriving real estate company, full of allstars of Lee County Alabama's real estate industry.
I often tell people that with all of the negative media attention in the national real estate market, that Lee County is … (0 comments)
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prudential: Networking while on Vacation!! - 04/25/08 07:52 PM
Okay...so I know that vacation time away w/your family is supposed to be just that. No phones, emails, blogs, etc. But when your business has finally picked up, how can you let a day, much less a week go by without checking in?? It's always been very hard for me to … (1 comments)
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prudential: Newport Beach, California Area Photos - 04/25/08 05:51 PM
Newport Beach, California Area Photos
Newport Beach is a very diverse area with homes located on the sand, boardwalk, bay-front and on islands. Newport Beach has an area called the Balboa Peninsula which is literally a Peninsula with homes on both the oceanfront and the bay-front as well as the interior streets.
This is … (23 comments)
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prudential: ever get frustrated with your broker? - 04/19/08 10:13 AM
Before I started my own company, I worked with one of the big guys, for the purpose of this blog, I will call it the Rock. Mind you, since I have been in the business a long time, I usually just do my own thing. Once in a while, I run … (6 comments)
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prudential: Any Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood? - 04/08/08 11:58 AM
Are you curios to find out if there is a sex offender in your neighborhood? Visit http://www.familywatchdog.us/ I typed in my office address, and I was relieved to find out that there are only two registered offenders in the entire 89523 zip.
This is a good website to forward to your clients.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, … (3 comments)
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prudential: How do you Post to a Specific Topic? - 04/03/08 06:41 AM
I have only been on AR for about a week and blog pretty faithfully but have not figured out how to post them to specific topics, like The Art of Marketing You or Prudential. How do you do that?
While checking the boxes below I may have discovered the secret. When this … (6 comments)
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prudential: How Do You Treat Your Coop Agent? Part 2 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 03/29/08 06:33 PM
It is my business practice to give a client something nice after we close escrow. It is usually something nice that they can proudly display. Depending on their price range of their sale, I have given artwork, wall iron décor, candle holders, DVD player, silk plants, etc. My thought is that … (5 comments)
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prudential: Attract more Buyers and Sellers!! Check out this FREE marketing tool! - 03/26/08 06:54 PM
Hi all! I thought I would share this great information about down payment assistant. I just went throught the process with a client, and it work wonderfully. I do recommend that you take the FREE online course (1.5 hour on-demand class) prior to selling this to your client(s). Once you have completed … (12 comments)
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prudential: What does your company do for the community? - 03/22/08 06:34 PM
Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, sponsors a nationwide awards program to honor young Americans who care about their communities. Thousands of young people across the country were considered for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards this year, and from all of these, two in Nevada … (3 comments)
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prudential: First Day of the Prudential Sales Convention - New Orleans - 03/21/08 07:08 PM
The convention opened up with the awards ceremony and an address from the Laurie Keenan - President Prudential Real Estate Affiliates then Mark Burnett. She took the stage dancing. Laurie is a forward thinker focused on technology and aligning Prudential affiliates with top technology companies around the world. She made it … (5 comments)
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prudential: My Cab Ride through the 9th Ward - 03/20/08 12:06 PM
I have lots of stuff to post about my trip to New Orleans to attend the Prudential Sales Convention. Over the next few days, I will post about some of the content of the convention. For now, I wanted to quickly blog about my cab ride through the 9th Ward.
As … (4 comments)
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prudential: Great Fundraiser to be held in Katy, Tx on Thursday, March 27th - 03/18/08 06:03 PM
Once again, the Katy Team of Prudential Gary Greene and many local sponsors are bringing you the 2nd Annual Katy Sunshine Fest, to be held Thursday, March 27th from 4:00 to 8:30 PM at our Katy office location. Last year, we managed to raise over $ 10,000 and we hope to … (3 comments)
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prudential: Terrific Fundraiser to be held in Katy, TX on Thursday, March 27th - 03/18/08 05:50 PM
Once again, the Katy Team of Prudential Gary Greene and many local sponsors are bringing you the 2nd Annual Katy Sunshine Fest, to be held Thursday, March 27th from 4:00 to 8:30 PM at our Katy office location. Last year, we managed to raise over $ 10,000 and we hope to … (0 comments)
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prudential: News from Alameda - 03/18/08 05:15 PM
The news came down today at the office meeting.
The Alameda office of Prudential California Realty will be merged with the Grand Lake Oakland office next month. The Alameda office will soon be closed down.
This leaves lots of uncertainties with the team here at this office. I for one like this location … (0 comments)
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prudential: My Blue Goose Visits With Trulia - 03/18/08 02:08 PM
I enjoyed talking with the folks at Trulila (Trulia.com) at this year's Prudential Conference in New Orleans. Visit Trulia's blogto read about their presence at this conference.
More information coming in future blog posts about what Trulia can do to make you a standout agent.
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prudential: Prudential Sales Convention 08 - 03/17/08 08:13 AM
I am sitting in a trendy coffee shop on the southern part of the French Quarter and about to attend the opening seminar for Prudential's anual sales convention in New Orleans. The line up is pretty good. I registered yesterday and got all of the propaganda, from the looks of it, it … (0 comments)
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prudential: SOLD!! BANK REPO - PRICE REDUCED - 13920 Emory Drive, Whittier, CA 90605 - 03/14/08 07:02 PM
Bank Repo in Whittier's Michigan Park Community
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. 1,875 Square Feet Year Built: 1951 $494,900
Looking for a deal in Whittier's Michigan Park community? Look no further that this BANK REPO! This classic Cape Cod designed home needs some Tender Loving Care to make it into the home … (0 comments)
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prudential: How do I embed Scribd? With a Photo - 03/14/08 02:49 PM
Would you please explain to me step by step as to how can I embed Scribd to my blog in AR? I tried copying and pasting their HTML tags but it comes out as just bunch of HTML tags. Yes, I did paste in HTML tab. What did I miss?
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prudential: If You're At One Of These Events, Get My Book For Free! - 03/12/08 06:23 PM
Tis the season for real estate conferences! If you find yourself at the one or both of the following events, be sure to stop by the Xpressdocs booth and ask for me. Mention you saw me on Active Rain and I will get you a free copy of my book My … (1 comments)
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prudential: WHY IS YOUR COMPANY THE BEST? - 03/10/08 11:21 AM
AND WHY SHOULD PEOPLE WORK FOR YOUR COMPANY?
Is it your brand name?
Your training?
Your particular broker?
Your split?
Something else?
I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU AS TO WHY YOU WORK FOR WHO YOU WORK FOR. I KNOW EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION.
HOW WOULD YOU CONVERT AN AGENT FROM ANOTHER 'TEAM' TO COME … (6 comments)
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prudential: What’s the scoop with Cyan by Centex? - 03/09/08 02:49 PM
Few months ago a client of mine was interested in purchasing a home at Cyan. It was a 5-month construction time, and the price was right. During our visit we asked few standard questions. One question that I asked was the flood zoning. Sure enough the builder's representative said that the … (0 comments)
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prudential: Market Data: February Unit Sales & Prices Drop in Greenwich, CT - 03/07/08 07:17 PM
February sales in Greenwich dropped from the same period a year ago. Twenty-six single family homes sold, compared to 29 in February of 2007. That's a 10% decline and follows a 42% decline in January 2008. Average prices declined nearly 13% to $2,133,000. Median prices fell $10.5% in the month. One highlight … (0 comments)
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prudential: Prudential Sales Convention 08 - 03/06/08 02:06 PM
So I just finished booking my flight for the conference next week. The agenda looks pretty good. Speakers are Mark Burnett (Survivor), Dana Carvey and the guy from the apprentice. The last one I went to was in San Antonio. Are any of you planning to go? If so, what kind … (5 comments)
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prudential: How to Check if You are Paying too Much for Rent? With A Photo of Reno, NV - 02/29/08 11:34 AM
How to Check if You are Paying too Much for Rent? With A Photo of Reno, NVHave you ever wondered if your landlord is overcharging you for rent? Here's a link that will help you on your research http://www.rentometer.com/. Attention real estate professionals, this is also a good link to forward … (0 comments)
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prudential: Beautiful 3BR/2BA - Shenandoah Park - 02/23/08 06:41 PM
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prudential: Great Mead Home- Great Price - 02/22/08 08:09 PM
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prudential: How’s the Reno Market? Fourth Quarter 2007 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 02/22/08 02:21 PM
Median single-digit price decreases for standard two-story homes in Washoe County did little to entice buyers back into the housing market in the fourth quarter of 2007. Longer listing periods (+24 days) coupled with reduced market activity (-28%) continued to create challenging selling conditions, according to a report released today by … (4 comments)
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prudential: Strength of the Brand - 02/18/08 09:33 PM
cannot read this email you can view it at: http://tlcollect.com/vt.asp?ID=ZZ9390gV7272jL81M85f
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prudential: The Prime Real Estate - Las Vegas Blog - 02/18/08 12:13 PM
(Copied from http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com)
Hello, my name is Mike Dobranski and I would like to welcome you to the Prime Real Estate - Las Vegas Blog. For my first of many installments to come, I would like to introduce myself and show you how I can help you succeed in your next … (3 comments)
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prudential: Keller Williams offices have more agents than Coldwell Banker, Prudential, Century 21, or Re/Max offices - 02/17/08 10:17 AM
This photo taken by Greg R. Benson, a Keller Williams agent, at our Family Reunion 2008 in Atlanta.
What is so remarkable about these numbers is the efficiency that can be gained, the momentum that can be created, by having so many agents in one single office... costs for overhead, staffing, … (8 comments)
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prudential: Keller Williams grew in 2007 while Prudential, Re/Max Century 21, and Coldwell Banker all lost agents - 02/17/08 10:13 AM
This photo taken by Greg R. Benson, a Keller Williams agent, at Family Reunion 2008 in Atlanta.
We all know this is a difficult market, and surely no one is surprised that part-time agents, and inactive agents, are exiting the industry in droves. Dues are coming up for renewal, and NAR will … (14 comments)
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prudential: What do you include in your e-newsletter? With a Photo from My Clients - 02/15/08 05:57 PM
What do you include in your e-newsletter? With a Photo from My Clients
Your typical newsletter usually includes tips in maintaining your home and something about real estate in general. Sure, I have those topics in my e-newsletters as well. Why not get our clients more engaged?
Below is a snap shot of … (8 comments)
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prudential: Who is your "Hidden Gem in the Rain" ~ Darleen McCullen - 02/08/08 11:57 AM
Tagged by Jonelle Simmons http://activerain.com/jsimonsMy first reaction was, "Huh?" What is this all about? After reading Jonelle's blog, http://activerain.com/blogsview/371378/Hidden-Gem-In-The it all started to make sense. I am on a mission to discover talented AR blogger. I am not sure if I like the title hidden gem. I don't think she is hidden … (6 comments)
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prudential: Are Builders Flexible with their Terms? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 02/08/08 10:51 AM
Are Builders Flexible with their Terms? With a Photo of Reno, NV
This is becoming more common question from my clients. Buyers are so savvy nowadays. My response is "everything is negotiable." We also discuss the differences of negotiating with a builder and average home sellers. We also get into the pros … (3 comments)
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prudential: Ny Giants Resiliency - 02/04/08 05:36 PM
All of us in the Real Estate industry should take a good luck at what happened last night during the Super Bowl. I know some of you are wondering how last nights game could of related to real estate. Let me share a couple of them with you.
The media for 2 … (2 comments)
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prudential: Prudential California Realty: A great company to work for! - 02/04/08 04:02 PM
On Sunday January 27th, 2007 my wonderful father William Moor Greenslade passed away. He was 76 years old. He passed from a coronary event while doctors were trying to intubate him for breathing.
He had been the victim of a violent crime in 1966, where he had been gun shot in the chest. … (0 comments)
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prudential: NY Giants Resillency - 02/04/08 03:05 PM
All of us in the Real Estate industry should take a good luck at what happened last night during the Super Bowl. I know some of you are wondering how last nights game could of related to real estate. Let me share a couple of them with you.
The media for 2 … (2 comments)
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prudential: What’s the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community? With A Photo of Reno, NV - 02/02/08 04:41 PM
What's the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community?
A little bird told me that Reynen and Bardis Community is in trouble here in Reno, NV? Their sales offices were closed for the holiday and never reopened. I heard of this news about three weeks ago.
A local journalist contacted me to poke around … (107 comments)
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prudential: The Weather Outside is Frightful - 02/01/08 12:09 PM
We woke up this morning to around 8 inches of snow, so needless to say the office isn't very busy today. I hope this weather doesn't put a damper on our agents Customer/Client appreciation night. We have rented out the Magic House in Kirkwood on Saturday evening. It is closed to … (2 comments)
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prudential: websites & working from home with great income - 01/29/08 09:39 PM
When you join our company you have your own website to contol your own leads. Our agents don't have web pages, they have the real thing. We have agents in our company that convert millions and millions of dollars in web leads. 90% of our prospects are online searching for homes. … (2 comments)
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prudential: Our New Fearless Leader - 01/29/08 05:30 PM
If you are currently licensed and have been for a couple of years, you might know George Bruns, formerly General Manager, Executive Vice President with Gundaker Realtors.
We are excited to announce he has joined our company and is now our Chief Operating Officer... Please help me give him a warm welcome. Here we … (0 comments)
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prudential: Why Reno, NV Part 6? With Photos of Reno, NV - 01/25/08 11:12 AM
Why Reno, NV Part 6? With Photos of Reno, NV
Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding
Reno-Tahoe boasts the highest concentration of ski and snowboard resorts in North America. Within an hour of Reno you'll find 18 alpine resorts and a dozen beautifully groomed cross-country ski areas.
Our summit elevations range from 7,350 to … (6 comments)
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prudential: What you need to know about internet real estate marketing - 01/20/08 04:37 PM
Here are the top ten sites for December. Realtor.com is leading with Trulia recently passing up Zillow and looking to gain ground. Why is this important? Because everybody starts online when it comes to finding a home. 85% this year will and I estimate that the number will rise to 95% … (0 comments)
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prudential: Slippery Rock School District -Real Estate Market Update - 01/04/08 09:11 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock School District
December Closed Sales
There were 8 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the December closed sales was 88.
Price
The average sales price for December closed sales was $175,313.
Currently, there are 88 active listings in the Slippery Rock School district.
Happy New … (0 comments)
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prudential: Looking for Ideas for getting out into the community - 01/02/08 02:37 PM
Hello Fellow Prudential Bloggers,
I am new to Real Estate and have put in time on floor time and mastered it so it feels natural to me. I am now looking to get some time out in the community. I am in the Oakland California (EAST BAY) area.
I can do the entire … (0 comments)
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prudential: Prudential Burien's Global Volunteer Day - Success! - 12/28/07 02:58 PM
I am happy to say that next week I will be delivering two checks for $1,000 each. One check will go to Highline Food Bank, and the other will go to the Des Moines Food Bank. This is in addition to over $1,000 and a couple thousand pounds of food already … (1 comments)
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prudential: How to Effectively Get Feedback from Buyer’s Agent? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 12/28/07 11:23 AM
Option 1 ~ Phone Call Good luck! Returning a phone call seems to be a dead business practice for some real estate practitioners. It is usually my first step. I leave them a message and let them know that they will be receiving an email through FeedbackNetwork.com.
Option 2 ~ Email
Create a … (7 comments)
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prudential: Who Pays for Staging Service? With Photos - 12/21/07 05:59 PM
Staging is an integral part of my marketing plan when listing a home. Most of my clients agree with my enthusiasm of staging and are willing to pay. Once a while, clients ask me, "Who's paying for this service?"
Picture below was provided by my talented friend Laurie Nissen-Miller of The … (18 comments)
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prudential: What are we afraid of? - 12/17/07 12:40 PM
I remember my first day of "real" school, 1st grade! Man was I scared. It would be my first full day away from my Mommy ever! I would be surrounded by all the "uncertainty" all the "Strangeness" and even some genuine "Dumbness". How would I ever survive???yet not only did I … (2 comments)
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prudential: Setting the Stage for your home to sell - 12/16/07 08:39 PM
What does it mean to stage a house to sell? Why would one want to stage their house? Whether your house is already on the market or you're planning on selling it soon, I'm going to give you a few helpful tips to help you sell your home quicker and for … (4 comments)
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prudential: Christmas Fest in Powdersville, SC - 12/16/07 05:29 PM
Prudential C Dan Joyner's 1st Annual Christmas Fest was a huge success. Santa was there to listen to the childrens wish lists and for taking pictures. The children (both young and young at heart!) enjoyed the hot cocoa and the popcorn. The face painting was very popular. All of this was … (0 comments)
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prudential: Does this Warrant for A Nasty Message from the Seller? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 12/14/07 05:48 PM
A seller left me a nasty message on my voice mail message last night. He was angry that I moved things around his house. He said that he thought we were only doing a walk through. He also said some "colorful" words.
The seller was given five-day notice of our scheduled inspections. … (27 comments)
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prudential: Slippery Rock School District - Market Update - 12/11/07 12:00 PM
Market Update - Slippery Rock Area School District
November Closed Sales
There were 9 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 10 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 123.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $182,822.
Currently, there are 88 active listings in … (0 comments)
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prudential: Seneca Valley School District - Real Estate Update - 12/11/07 11:49 AM
Market Update - Seneca Valley School District
November Closed Sales
There were 43 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 46 new listings in November.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the November closed sales was 79.
Price
The average sales price for November closed sales was $241,207.
Currently, there are 258 active listings in the Seneca Valley School district.
Enjoy … (0 comments)
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