real estate tip: R.E.S.P.A. Refresher - 06/02/08 05:00 PM
Refresh yourself on RESPA
Feel a bit rusty when it comes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)? Congress passed RESPA in 1974 to protect consumers and ensure fair competition in the mortgage shopping process. It may be time for a refresher
course, especially since the U.S. Department of … (1 comments)
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real estate tip: Referrals Are at Your Fingertips! - 05/19/08 11:18 AM
Referrals Are at Your Fingertips
Great sales people understand the concept of turning one customer into many.... JUST ASK! The power of referrals is that you already share a connection with them. This greatly increases the chance that a referral will become a prospect and a client. So, don't … (7 comments)
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real estate tip: FED cuts Interest rates, What does that mean for Mortgage Rates? - 03/18/08 04:49 PM
FED Moves do not directly effect Mortgages
Every time the FED moves I get calls with the same questions or comments... "I heard the FED lowered mortgage rates." That is hardly the case. The FED moves the shortest of short term rates, Basically the overnight lending rate to banks.
Any time the Fed … (4 comments)
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real estate tip: Video your homes contents - 10/16/07 04:45 PM
I recently heard about a family whose home was broken into, but who never got full replacement value for their losses because they couldn't supply the insurance company with reasonable proof of what they owned.
With that in mind, I just wanted to mention that, in order to avoid such claim problems, … (0 comments)
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real estate tip: Vincent, What should I expect from “most agents”? - 09/06/07 11:26 PM
Most agents make it a point to tell you that they're the smartest real estate professional ever. But where is all of the info to back it up? I would rather give you all the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to buying or selling your … (2 comments)
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real estate tip: Vincent, How do I set a sales price for my home? - 08/27/07 10:32 PM
Before we set the sales price of your house, I'll run a Highest Price Analysis that will show the listing price of similar houses in the area as well as the prices at which the houses actually sold. Additionally, the analysis will give us information about houses currently on the market … (0 comments)
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real estate tip: Vincent, Will a home improvement ADD VALUE to my home? - 08/23/07 11:11 PM
Determining whether a home improvement will add value to your home can be tricky. There are many factors to consider. Some factors are tangible like the cost of making the improvement. Other factors are less tangible and harder to quantify, like the improved quality of life the home improvement brings you … (3 comments)
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real estate tip: Vincent, How do I get the BEST PRICE for MY HOME? - 08/23/07 04:38 PM
Effective marketing is the key to selling your home quickly and getting the highest price. Aggressive, effective marketing of my Client's homes by every available medium is how I've become a top real estate agent in the Richmond Hill area. It's my job to assure that you get as many qualified … (2 comments)
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real estate tip: Vincent, How important is it to stage my home? - 08/22/07 09:55 PM
I can't stress this enough, it's VERY important!!
If you have an outdated or worn out red carpet in your livingroom, then get rid of it... remove all your personal items like pictures, refrigerator magnets, clutter. Remember, our mutual goal is to get you the best price for your home in the … (6 comments)
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real estate tip: Vincent, Should I paint my house before selling? - 08/22/07 12:38 AM
Let me start by saying "I would"! There are many factors involved in marketing and selling your home. You can't control most of them. The curb appeal of your home plays a big role in the sales process, and it's one of the things you can have direct control over. You'll … (11 comments)
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real estate tip: Being a "Go-Giver" - 07/03/07 11:47 AM
I was reading my issue of Broker Agent News today and latched onto the phrase "Go-Giver" in an article, The Key to Influencing Others, by Brian Tracy. It is about being a giver, becoming a friend in order to be a successful salesperson. Here are the salient points:
- Do … (2 comments)
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real estate tip: Tuesday's Tip #22 - 07/03/07 07:34 AM
Who is looking out for your best interests in the investment real estate world? You? What about the people you’re paying to represent you and take care of you?
Is it worth your property manager’s time to help you? Your rehabbers? How much time are they putting in and how much are … (0 comments)
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