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I hit 10000 points and counting. I have been waiting for this day like everyone else! I hope to have more points soon, especially when I hit that 100k points mark. I guess I have way too much time on my hands. :) 
"What Differentiates Asset Preservation's Format"
Okay - shoot it to me straight- tell me your open house stories. Only the ones where the open house actually produced a buyer for the house that was open. One of my sellers is all over my case because I am not holding the house open every week. I have … (15 comments)
Today, I leave for NYC to spend a day with Seth Godin at his charity seminar tomorrow. Travel report to follow. If anyone has good questions they would like me to ask Seth regarding real estate, please send them to me at: mike@14sanford.com
Any Goldminer will tell you how many rocks, pebbles and sand they had to sift through to find Gold! 
Although I was involved with a real estate team for a year, and had some incredible training experiences, I still feel very *green* to the Real Estate business.
I don't know the specific origin of these questions, but Buyers ask them all the time. A wise homebuyer will ask these types of questions to any agent they interview.
What should a buyer look for before choosing an agent to represent them? 1. Ability to help a buyer evaluate homes 2. Skill in negotiation 3. Undivided Loyalty 4. Proof of savings and past client satisfaction. 
In the past couple of weeks I have run across a good number of people at open houses, or in the elevator at our condo, or at the pool, that are asking buying questions. They are asking questions like, how much per sq/ft? What was the last sold? What is the … (1 comments)
When Buying a Home Be Sure To Ask Yourself A Few Different Questions...
Here I go. I'm blogging. I think. Everywhere I go I hear, "Henri, you've got to get a blog" or "Everyone's doing it. You've gotta start blogging" as well as the oh so subtle "Everyone under 40 blogs!", but the best reason I've heard for setting up a blog is "it … (8 comments)
Mortgage Training Subject: Sales Contracts (Purchase Agreements)
Many people may not know this, but I love Yahoo Answers. It's not that I love asking questions.. I love answering them! Once you get started, it's kind of addicting. (Like blogging)
For all of us that are veterans in real estate we've heard every possible line a potential home seller can say while they try to negotiate in a position of strength! The problem is that most of them really don't know what they are saying and how it will most likely … (44 comments)
A very good friend of mine is planning to refinance her mortgage loan. Before the appraiser comes, she'd like to know if there is any way to find out the list or sell prices of comparable properties to her home.
Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Preparing To Buying a HomeWhether you're ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it's smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure … (0 comments)
A few days ago, I mentioned that "How's the market?" is the most common question I get regarding real estate. I have a simple format I use to assemble my response based on recent data from the area in question. Simply complete these statements by inserting the location and choosing the most … (5 comments)
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Post From The SalesAttitude.com Blog: Written by William Woodard · Filed Under Sales ProfessionalsI was looking over some of my past training material today and I ran across an exercise on questions from one of my new hire training programs. I had the class write out some questions you can ask … (2 comments)
Now that you have invested your hard-earned money into an investment property, you have a very important decision to make: to hire or not to hire a property management company. Well, it depends!Start by answering these questions:1. Do you work a full/part time job besides managing the property?2. How far away … (2 comments)
I always get in trouble with a fellow agent, because I am always looking for the next problem with a transaction. I am trying to stay ahead of the situation, but told 'We will handle it then, why worry now'.Well, I am worried now. What do you insurance folks seeing coming … (6 comments)
I have heard this from many investors time and time again. They have a 1031 exchange question and can't get an answer or get so many different answers (opinions, really) that they become overwhelmed and frustrated and do not know who to trust or what to do next. 
OK... So I went to a wedding last night. Had to stay out WAY PAST MY BEDTIME (but that's a whole 'nuther post) It was a beautiful church, candles, petals on the bridal runner (or whatever that thing is called that the bride walks on with her dad), tuxedos, flowers, pretty … (3 comments)
Lets face it, homes these days are sitting longer and selling for less. Why the big change? The banks were too greedy and now most of them are in a world of hurt. Lets take a look at what the banks did or didn't do to create such a problem. One of … (0 comments)
I am working on a recruiting project right now and find it interesting the number of different real estate models that have become successful over the years. It seems that in todays market agents are just looking for the next highest commission split and have no concern for training and support … (4 comments)
Is this the trend or I am the only one running into this. I have been getting calls from parents of kids from up North asking to see properties for there children looking for vacation homes. Am I wasting my time or is this something normal that everyone is running into. … (7 comments)
Are you a good listener? Or do you like the sound of your own voice better than ... well ... better than almost anyone else's voice? 
Time is short. And time is money. Everyone's busy and no one wants to waste time...or money. What questions do you ask potential clients before determining if you can (or want) to help them? I'm trying to develop my own personal check list and want to make sure I'm not forgetting … (23 comments)
There doen't seem to be many new New York State bloggers joining Active Rain. I know you guys are out there but you just don't seem to be joining. Is there somewhere else you are doing your blogs? I don't think there are any as good as this one. I learn … (4 comments)
As an Active Rain Newbie I'm slowly learning all the little tricks of posting blogs and comments. Sitting home for 10 weeks - after 2 surgeries - gives me a great amount of time to play around with things. I now have a My Space page http://www.myspace.com/sworkmanrealtor and a facebook page. … (5 comments)
I receive a number of phone calls and emails from customers - and other notaries - located throughout California, across the U.S., and even around the world, asking my advice on a number of notary-related issues. How do we get an apostille done? Is it proper for me to notarize this document under … (0 comments)
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)
Please take the time to Join and Post in my NEW Group!ActiveRain.com/Groups/UltimateIf you are a REALTOR, Use this group to post and respond to refferals, Promote Listings, Market yourself and your website, Give and receive Tips and Advice. The Ultimate Networking Realtor Group. 
Very often, the number one fear around marketing for my clients is asking for their real estate business. Oh, sure, they're happy to go on and on about the successes their own clients have had, and they'll wax positively eloquent about the special discounts that they're offering this month, but even … (1 comments)
Answer: YES! Reputable Home Inspection companies offer this service. A good Home Inspection Report will leave few questions for the home buyer but it is virtually impossible to eliminate all questions. A few minutes on the telephone can clear the air quickly.
Listening is an important communication skill that is widely underused. That's because although we consciously learn to write and to speak, somehow we think listening should come naturally. That's not always the case.Here are nine simple steps to improve your listening skills and make you a more effective communicator both at … (0 comments)
Here are a few questions that Home Sellers typically ask regarding Staging. I have given this to the Realtors that work with me (in the form of a flyer) to help their clients understand the importance of staging. This will also help the seller understand why THEY should pay for it and … (0 comments)
Today, I had the pleasure of attending a local Chamber of Commerce event. I didn't really get out of it what I would have liked to. I didn't know what to expect, going in, but I did expect more. There were a couple of questions asked, but I never heard any … (0 comments)
I'm curious if any of you are experimenting with Facebook marketing?Have you created a group on Facebook? Are you a member of any groups?Have you got any actual leads off of facebook? We're doing some research for a client right now as to what is going on in Real Estate Marketing … (20 comments)
Just as there are things to avoid doing during the mortgage process, there are also things to keep doing during the process. Here's a quick list:DO continue making your mortgage or rent payments.DO stay current on all of your existing accounts.DO keep working at your current employer.DO keep your same … (1 comments)
This is just a questions for our self-proclaimed tech geeks. I'm seeing a lot of requests for "Fave Exchanges" on Technorati. I assume this is just for Technorati rankings? I thought Google was down-rating link exchanges unless they were done in the 3-step circle. Does Technorati not work the same way? … (11 comments)
All clients are not created equally. It's not a judgment but a fact. Different clients have different needs. And because there are some people whose needs I cannot meet, it follows logically that there are some people I should not take on as clients. It's smart business to acknowledge that there are prospective clients … (2 comments)
A simple question, asked many times a day, however, the answer is often ignored. Are we like this with our customers, asking questions but ignoring the answers? Do we think we know everyting already.Every time I hear that we have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen twice as … (10 comments)
Interviewing a Real Estate Agent How do you choose the best real estate agent for your needs? INTERVIEW a few! You are going to spend some time with your agent and you need to feel comfortable with them as a person and as a professional in the business. A lot of … (0 comments)
I was wondering how people shop these days. 1. Do you go out and look around first then buy at a local store/mall? 2. Do you look at all of those direct mail and magazines from large corporations? 3. Do you only buy discounted items? 4. Did you do some or all … (7 comments)
Any one out there have other source's of income? What are your thoughts on other sources of income dooes anyone fell that it would hinder their current career? I have been looking for other ways to off set the issue I am having in the mortgage industry I think I have … (3 comments)
I have been cold calling for a while now, not nearly as long as many of you, but I have always wondered how the people I call have viewed my calls.
Here is a place for Real estate agents to ask a licensed and certified Home Inspector those all mighty questions as WHY did my inspector report or say this. Just to give another tool into understanding OUR thought process, LOL or at least mine. So you guys and gals feel free … (4 comments)
Join us at the Pecock Room on North Mills for a great opportunity to chat with the Maestro of the Orlando Philharmonic. We are sure to have fun, meet new people and enjoy a selection of wines. I will be on hand to answer any of the real estate questions that … (0 comments)
Buying a home is a great investment, possibly the largest investment you will ever make, so it seems logical that you would want to invest your money wisely when the time comes to purchase a new home. The following report will tell you simple but often-overlooked procedures that will allow you … (1 comments)
I got an email yesterday sharing this with me and thought there was something definitely to be learned from it. An office was having a "going away" party for a lady in their office. Someone called a store (yes, I did omit the name) and ordered the cake. Here are his instructions:"He told them to write: … (16 comments)
Posting things on ebay is great fun. Getting up each morning and checking to see if you have a buyer adds spice to life. It doesn't matter if the item is for sale for only $2, it is still a thrill to think someone out there wants that item. Learning the different … (3 comments)
Today someone contacted me through ActiveRain with some questions I believe to be excellent and worthy of answering on my blog for all to read. The potential investor wrote:I am looking at purchasing some investment property in your area. We would like a duplex or 4 plex as in completed or raw land … (3 comments)
This is a very common question from a buyer to a REALTOR. Perhaps before you get to this question you should ask them 3 others: 
I am receiving tons of leads but too many of the are "tire kicker" and are not wanting to buy the $750,000 Farm but the $100,000 house out of my specialty. Most of these contacts are "warm" calls, meaning we received their phone number or e-mail from automated service after looking … (7 comments)
I'm listing a property that is a condo. I know there are some stipulations that some condo communities are approved and some are not. I need to find out if my property is approved. Do you know what the guidelines are? … (5 comments)
My wife and I, both agents with Keller Williams Realty in Shreveport Louisiana, have been showing a lot of homes on the lake and on the golf course. Both of us are working with different clients, but the clients are in similiar price ranges. What is the attraction to living right on … (4 comments)
Pretty simple, pretty straightforward? Why do I ask? There are people that I've seen within my county that now show as "profile is no longer active". So I got to a wondering....what is the trigger that makes you inactiver? Is there a length of time that you don't post or comment … (11 comments)
Ask a Real Estate Agent in MarylandTo submit a question just fill out the form and click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the form. Your question will automatically be forwarded to Robert B. McArtor with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. serving all of Maryland, Baltimore, Harford and Cecil … (0 comments)
Q: I am thinking about selling my home but don't know how to calculate the squarefootage. Is the a standard formula I can apply? A: For an accurte measure of your home's squarefootage it is best to consult a real estate appraiser. An Appraiser can more accurately determine the amount of livable … (0 comments)
If you could change one thing what would it be? I tend to ask a lot of questions… I have been this way for as long as I can remember. Many people often say that there is no such thing as a stupid question. So, I was driving back from … (2 comments)
Referrals from other agents or from past clients and friends often makes up the lion's share of my business. If you have been in real estate awhile, that's probably true for you, too. Usually I have a pretty good success rate with getting signed listings if I get in front of … (2 comments)
Do you have any real estate related questions or concerns? Or would you like to share any unusual experiences ? Open for discussion. … (0 comments)
What have you learned by being on AR? What do you use AR for? What are your goals with AR? How has AR brought you benefits? I would love to hear from you all.I have learned so much on here, that I know I will only be able to scratch the surface, but let … (5 comments)
I am really serious about this questions, and would like to open a dialog asking anyone that is thinking about purchasing or selling a home or has bought or sold a home in the past to respond. It doen't matter where you live the questions could most likely be appied in all … (0 comments)
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Hemet Home Sellers - Are You Prepared to Sell Your Home? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove Realty FOR MORE ARTICLES FROM THE "BACK TO THE BASICS" SERIES, CLICK HEREAs a REALTOR® with Mission Grove Realty, serving my local market, the Hemet San Jacinto Valley, I have … (2 comments)
After we have provided a service for the clients regardless if we were able to make the sell or not. do you remember to ask about your services? do you have a series of questions that you ask ?How do you get testimonials from clients? i would like to start getting testimonials from … (3 comments)
First question, how does one's blog become a featured post?Second, why so some people have a star next to their name?Thanks for you help, I'm still learning about Active Rain. … (14 comments)
THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL RUMORS AND UNTRUE INFORMATION CIRCULATING ABOUT EXIT REALTY. IM JUST CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT OTHER AGENTS, BROKERS AND THOSE THAT ARE NOT EVEN IN REAL ESTATE THINK ABOUT OUR SYSTEM. I JUST WANT TO SHARE MY THOUGHT ON THE FACT OF OUR SYSTEM AND LET EVERYONE UNDERSTAND THAT … (19 comments)