real estate agent: HOW TO HANDLE A COMMISSION OBJECTION - 09/18/07 10:19 PM
Probably one of the biggest fears an agent will face is when a seller asks you to list their home for less than full commission. For most agents the fist instinct is to give in. After all, Isn't a 5% listing just as good as a 6% listing? At least you … (9 comments)
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real estate agent: HOW TO GET BUYERS TO MAKE AN OFFER NOW!!!! - 09/18/07 07:46 PM
Buyers sitting on the fence - WHAT DO YOU DO?
Buyers not making a decision - WHAT DO YOU DO?
Buyers who wont make an offer - WHAT DO YOU DO?
One of the biggest frustrations with agents who are working with buyers today is to get them to make an offer. You can … (10 comments)
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real estate agent: Sellers Need to Be Creative in the Market - 09/18/07 01:07 PM
In today's market, owners must have their eyes open and be creative when it comes to selling their property. Foreclosures has the current inventory bulging at the seams like a it just ate a 10 course Thanksgiving meal. If existing home Sellers are not paying attention to current trends, they could end … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Pregnant...Unemployed...Uninsured HELP! - 09/18/07 09:24 AM
GREAT news! I just found out, last night at 5:30 pm, that I was pregnant. My husband and I are officially expecting our first child and the excitement is definitely there...but the "uh ohs" have already started sinking in. My husband and I just moved to Charlottesville, Virginia the end of … (18 comments)
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real estate agent: THIS IS HOW YOU DO A LISTING PRESENTATION - 09/18/07 01:42 AM
The first step is the Preamble: This is the conversation with the seller before you start your presentation. It is a series of questions that you ask the seller, usually as your are touring the property. Questions like, how long have you been here? How did you find this home? Have … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: STOP PLAYING THE SALES GAME AT LISTING APPOINTMENTS - 09/18/07 01:07 AM
Sharp angle closes, Alternative closes, Assumptive closes: If these are in your sales arsenal: YOU LOSE
Some coaches teach you to get the objection out of the way in the beginning. Ex: Mr. Seller, if what I show you tonight makes sense, and I show you that I ca sell your home … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: WHY REAL ESTATE AGENTS FAIL - 09/18/07 12:54 AM
Why Real Estate Agents Fail
Poor Planning.- Most salespeople will travel three hours across town to meet with a poorly qualified prospect, passing many opportunities on the way. They will walk into a listing or buying opportunity without giving much thought on the plan of action. Winging it as they say, playing … (9 comments)
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real estate agent: I AM A WINNER - 09/17/07 09:21 PM
I AM A WINNER
I ALWAYS DO THE BEST THAT I CAN EVERYDAY
I ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN OTHERS
I WILL COMPLETE MY EDUCATION
I NEVER QUIT
I KNOW LIFE CAN BE HARD SOMETIMES BUT I KNOW THAT I HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET THROUGH IT
I AM WILLING TO DO WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: WHY A HOME DOESNT SELL & WHY IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT - 09/17/07 04:37 PM
Why a home doesn't sell and why it's not your Fault
There are five major reasons that cause a home to sell
Market Conditions - Beyond Your ControlLocation of Property - Beyond Your ControlCondition of Property - Beyond your ControlPrice of Property - Beyond Your ControlMarketing of Property - You have ControlMarket Conditions:
You … (8 comments)
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real estate agent: Decline in Housing Affordability? - 09/17/07 12:21 PM
Could the soft market possibly be due to a decline in housing affordability? Possibly... This coming fall will mark the one year anniversary of the housing markets fall from grace. The more optimistic predictions had this fall as being the beginning of the road to recovery! I sure hope so. Most … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: What is GREEN? - 09/17/07 11:51 AM
What is green? Currently there is no national green building standards for anyone to consult, and with interpretations all over the board in an industry as diverse as construction, that is a question that many have been asking as all things green have been soaring!
The National Green Building Standard has … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: SELLING YOUR HOME SHOULD NOT BE AS HARD AS CLIMBING THIS MOUNTAIN! - 09/17/07 10:26 AM
I know everyone is so uptight about the current market conditions, but do you know that people still need to move. People need to sell their homes and they still need to buy homes. This is a true statement. You need a Realtor that you can trust, someone who is going … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: I am a Real Estate Agent. - 09/17/07 07:55 AM
Listening to the leaves crunch and break beneath my feet, taking in the bold colors of orange, yellow, reds and browns, breathing in the crisp cool air, stopping to watch a hawk fly above. I stop to rest beneath a grandfather pine, close my eyes and let natures music fill my … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Buyers: Check out - My Featured Listings - Livermore, Manteca, Modesto - California - 09/16/07 10:00 PM
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real estate agent: WHY YOU WANT TO BE REJECTED - 09/16/07 03:30 AM
WHY MORE REJECTION IS A GOOD THING
I was working my business plan, specifically my email campaign to keep in touch with my sphere of influence ( people who I have met ) and it came to me. I was not getting enough rejection.
I have a large database of agents in my … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Always available - 09/15/07 09:56 AM
Being a real estate agent is hard work. I cannot understand how people can claim that we do not earn our commission. Take my day for instance.
It gets started at 5 am doing errands and online projects for my clients. From there, a quick breakfast and I get dressed. After working … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: New Listing - 2 bedroom Condo in South County - 09/14/07 12:28 PM
I've just listed a 2-bedroom, 2 bath condo in Oakville. List price is $115,000.
Be sure to see this very competitively priced condo in the Coppergate Square Condominium Complex. What a great location; it's close to everything. This upper level unit is a large one, with 1008 square feet of space. It … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Katherine Bacon, real estate agent - 09/13/07 11:19 AM
One thing is for sure, in this business, there is never a dull moment! After an exciting 20-year career in interior design, owning my own business, I was ready for a change and real estate is the perfect career for me! I love meeting people and being the first certified fine … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Start Your Career in Real Estate with the Best Trained Agents/Brokers in the Industry. No Desk Fee's Ever! - 09/13/07 10:07 AM
Fellow Real Estate Agents and Future Agents..... it's a phenomenal time to be selling real estate. Today's buyer market has never provided more choice for consumers coast to coast. If you find yourself looking to make a move from where you're at now to a more progressive business model then it's … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: 10,000 points and Counting! Keep Bloggin' on! - 09/12/07 12:36 PM
Well, I reached a milestone.
Granted it's not a very BIG milestone, but one nonetheless. 10,000 points! Whew hoo! I am ranked 2nd in my market area and 28th in the state of Virginia. (I need to recruit more members for the state!) When I lived in Florida, I was … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Short Sale: the CYA... form - finally here! - 09/12/07 12:23 PM
Hey California!..... we've a new form that is probably in this day and time one of the most valuable CYA forms that CAR could come up with. Yeah!
Short Sale Listing Addendum
This form covers the following and it requires the Seller's signature: In summary, it states
Short Sale Listing: In … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: About to buy a Home in Minnesota? Find an Agent First - 09/11/07 05:15 PM
Pledge of Loyalty
Are you a buyer looking to buy a property in the near future in Minnesota? If you are ready to buy in the next ninety days and are looking for representation from an experienced agent who knows the area, then you should call Chris Deutsch with Exit Lakes … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: What the HOA............. do you mean? - 09/11/07 09:18 AM
Home Owner's Associations and the impact on a buyer.
-- What are some of the HOA rules you just can't live with?-- Do you read the HOA before you purchase the home?-- What is it like to live where someone tell you - you have broken a rule on your own property?-- … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Great 2 Bedroom Apartment for Lease in Tower Grove South - 09/10/07 02:25 PM
We finally have just about finished work on the upstairs unit on the Miami property, and it's ready for showing. It's a really nice unit, and I'm proud of the work we have done on it. Following is the ad that was placed on http://www.craigslist.com/.
"This is a great 5 room, 2 bedroom upstairs apartment in a … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Buyer Services - 09/10/07 11:12 AM
...from our little slice of paradise!
I believe that purchasing a home should be one of the most exciting and pleasing experiences in your life. My thorough approach to finding your dream home is designed to take much of the worry and the risk out of this process while helping you to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate Market Update For Pasadena, August 2007 - 09/07/07 07:31 PM
Real Estate Market Update For Pasadena, Aug 07
Real Estate Market Update For The City Of
Pasadena, Ca
Month Of August, 2007
In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Pasadena.
The following … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: To FSBO or not to FSBO, that is the question! - 09/07/07 04:22 PM
Shakespeare
I cannot imagine any author who's been borrowed from more. Heck, my title was a ripoff of one of my favorite plays/books called Hamlet. If you have a chance to see it live, do it! But if you don't, there's a great movie made by Kenneth Branagh. Kate Winslet, Robin Williams, … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: New Agent In the Area! HELP! - 09/07/07 01:59 PM
Well well WELL! Hello Fellow Charlottesville Realtors, Buyers and Sellers! I have been running my fellow Real Estate III colleague, Charles McDonald, all around Active Rain changing my Florida profile to Virginia, then saying the heck with it...I will just keep my Florida and start a new Virginia account! My goodness! … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Tools that real estate agents have: CMAs - 09/06/07 10:23 PM
CMAs are a wonderful thing. It's something that every agent is trained to do. It is a skill that's learned over time. Once learned, this skill can help an agent price any listing properly to help the house sell.
What is a CMA?
Comparative Market Analysis. The book Modern Real Estate Practice in … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: New Home Owner's Association Laws - 09/06/07 09:59 PM
This is important information for anyone who owns real estate that is governed by deed restrictions and/or covenants and restrictions.
As of July 1 2007, during the Legislative Session, amendments were passed that changed the procedures that Home Owner's Associations must follow when collecting delinquent assessments. These changes are to the benefit … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: REO REALTOR, REAL ESTATE AGENT, AUCTIONEER, MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD COUNTY - 09/06/07 03:43 PM
Robert B. McArtor, REO Realtor, Auctioneer in Maryland, Harford County, Baltimore County, Cecil County
Bio & Credentials... With over 16 years of Real Estate Sales and Management experience Robert B. McArtor has conducted over $8 Million of 3rd. party sales of Foreclosure Properties in 2007 Alone. Robert McArtor has a long history … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Carson Valley Home Buying - 09/06/07 01:15 AM
Are you looking for a home to buy in Carson Valley?
Want to check out some photos and prices?
Want to get other area information?
You can see ALL the homes currently on the market in the Carson Valley at www.BillSellsRealEstate.com.
Check out Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, the whole area.
PLUS: call me to find … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: ABOUT HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND, BEL AIR - 09/05/07 02:05 PM
ABOUT HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND
Traveling Just 25 miles north of Baltimore The first thing I wanted to do was visit a lighthouse and promenade in Historic Havre de Grace, cross a covered bridge, tour a topiary garden at the wonderful Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Harford County offers a wealth of opportunities … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Sanford NC a Great Place to Live: - 09/03/07 11:50 PM
SANFORD, NC
Located in the center of North Carolina, Sanford NC is the ideal place to live. Not only are you only 30-40 minutes from the state capitol of Raleigh NC, but you about the same distance from Chapel Hill, Durham, Greensboro and Fayetteville. Just jump in your car … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: A Buyers Market - Lafayette Indiana - 09/03/07 08:51 PM
A Buyers Market If you are going to sell your present home, the market conditions will play a crucial role in determining the asking price. Market conditions change constantly, so it is important that you get solid advice from a professional who is familiar with your specific area.A good real estate agent … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Renters need love too - 09/02/07 09:25 AM
Not ready to purchase a home but still want to find a great place to call home? Well renters need love too!
Maureen Staccato of Keller Williams Realty loves renters! Have a growing family and need to find a larger apartment, the kids have left for college and in need of a … (11 comments)
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real estate agent: Key to success - 09/01/07 03:11 PM
These are the key elements I will accomplish to succeed as real estate agent, what do you think? And what are your elements of success?
1- Effectively target our housing market, Target my audience.
2-Develop a repeat-business base of loyal customers by establishing close ties with the clients to ensure repeat business, encourage customer … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Daytona Beach Real Estate: Quick News - 08/31/07 08:22 PM
Bermuda Dunes Investments recently sold a beachside site for $34.5 million. Bermuda Dunes Investments had previously bought the site from local developers George Anderson and Tom Staed DBA Daytona Oceanfront LLC, who had planned to build a 22 story, 240 unit luxury condominium. The new owners of the site, Triarc Catalyst … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: What do Realtors Carry in the Trunk of Their Car? - 08/31/07 04:20 PM
My husband laughs when he looks in the trunk of my car. I just tell him that a good Real Estate Agent is a Prepared Real Estate Agent.
I have my "Real Estate" box in the trunk. The box is filled with a few gallon bottles of water and several rolls of toilet paper.
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real estate agent: Coming Home... - 08/31/07 09:43 AM
Almost 4 years and dozens of home sales later...I am finally returning to my home town of Charlottesville, Virginia from the sunny coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida. I bring with me years of experience in several different types of markets that Charlottesville will never see. (The beach market is a tough … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Animals Always Sculpture - St Louis Zoo - 08/30/07 10:43 PM
A piece of artwork St Louis is very fortunate to display (and one of my favorites) is the Animals Always Sculpture at the St Louis Zoo, located at the entrance of Forest Park and Hampton Ave.
It's hard to miss, as it is 130 feet long, 36 feet tall, and 100 tons … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: "Half-Back Phenomenon in Jacksonville & Northeast Fl" - 08/30/07 03:03 PM
Today a few new acronyms in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida Real Estate lingo describe a recent development in the Northeast Florida Real Estate Market. Real estate professionals in the area first recognized this phenomenon a few years ago.
The first acronym is the "Half Back Phenomenon". Realtors and other real estate … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Minnesota Disclosures - 08/29/07 10:23 PM
Sometimes the wording alone in a real estate contract can be confusing. During the initial listing contract with a brokerage, you are asked to fill out state required "disclosures", detailing the condition of your property. Sometimes these forms alone can be a surprise, and some of the questions take the homeowner … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Japanese Garden - Missouri Botanical Garden - 08/29/07 09:02 PM
On June 12, in addition to touring the Missouri Botanical Garden, I also walked the Japanese Garden. I think this is my favorite part of the garden. You can see a large part of the Japanese Garden when traveling on Magnolia Street (on south side), but you have to peer though … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Missouri Botanical Garden Visit - 08/29/07 08:39 PM
"To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life." -Missouri Botanical Garden Mission
On June 12, 2007, I had an opportunity to visit the Missouri Botanical Garden. It's a shame I get there so seldom, as it's about six blocks from where I live. As … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: We Need to Remember It is Still All About the Consumer and Their Needs!! - 08/29/07 04:26 PM
With all these major real estate websites like Zillow.com, Realtor.com, and MSN Real Estate we may be missing the point of what the consumer really wants. How can you justify what you do for a consumer when you tell the consumer that the way I value your home and the price … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: We Need to Remeber It is Still All About the Consumer and Their Needs!! - 08/29/07 04:24 PM
With all these major real estate websites like Zillow.com, Realtor.com, and MSN Real Estate we may be missing the point of what the consumer really wants. How can you justify what you do for a consumer when you tell the consumer that the way I value your home and the price … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: If I Were An Active Agent I Would.... - 08/28/07 03:39 PM
There are occasions that I sometimes miss selling real estate but if I chose this route I would have to give up something I truly love and that is training our associates.
For me that is the right road to take. There are times, when I sit back, laugh... smile and … (32 comments)
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real estate agent: Relocating to Texas - 08/28/07 03:09 PM
I am sure relocating any where can be stressful. I recently relocated to Sugar Land, TX (which is southwest of Houston) and had quite the adventure. As a Real estate agent moving some where that you do not know anyone is a challenge in itself. I am in the process of putting together … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Guidelines- what to offer and questions to ask before making it - 08/28/07 09:54 AM
I have been trying to cover this subject from several different angles during the past month on my blog. I hope I am not boring you. Give me feedback if you think this helps clearify the process: Here goes:
Home buyers need some guidelines to help them determine what to offer when searching … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Foreclosure - Canton Georgia - Investors Welcome - Great Rental Property Opportunity - 08/28/07 02:24 AM
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real estate agent: Mr & Mrs Buyers - Where is your heart? - 08/27/07 09:37 PM
You know the saying.... Home is where the Heart is?
Hopefully, this will answer the questions:
Why buy a home - with so many losing their home right now Why not continue to rent as I am doing isn't it easier to dowhy, why even try to get a loan in this … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: View from the broker's desk - what makes a good agent? - 08/27/07 05:55 AM
What makes a great Realtor? Is it a hard-core pushy salesperson? Probably not.
I have been in real estate now for about eleven years, and I have seen literally dozens of agents enter the business, both at my previous company and now within the company that I own and operate. I am … (141 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 26, 2007 - 08/26/07 12:48 PM
Earlier this year, I entered the Missouri Lottery 2008 Calendar Contest. The subject matter was Missouri Gardens:
http://www.molottery.com/aboutourgames/promotions/photocontest/08winners.shtm
I recently found out that I did not win a place in the calendar, but did win an honorable mention. At first, I was disappointed that I didn't place, but I don't have any real … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: The Future of Work...And How This Will Change the Real Estate Industry! *(Part 2) - 08/25/07 02:23 PM
The nature of Customer service within the United States has changed. How often do you interact with a machine prior or instead of talking with a human being?
We are being trained to bypass "humans" unless absolutely necessary. And, for many of us, the necessity of human interaction for many tasks is diminishing. Even a trip to the … (8 comments)
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real estate agent: 4 Things You Need to Know to Build A Successful Real Estate Brand! - 08/25/07 12:05 PM
Do your customers recognize your brand? For many in the real estate community, this may be a strange question. The concept of branding involves more than simply creating a logo and a promotional brochure. It is a complex by-product of perception, nuance and perceived benefit through interaction and experience with a person, product or experience.
We … (46 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 25, 2007 - 08/25/07 11:42 AM
I just received some positive feedback from a recent client and I wanted to share it. It's good to hear when people appreciate what we do...
Thank you for all your help on the sale of my mom's four family flat. For a month prior to listing with Tim, we tried to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Southwest Iowa Acreage for sale 1940 193rd Lane Mondamin Iowa - 08/25/07 12:23 AM
I have new acreage listing I have to tell you about. Listed at $280,000 this remarkable acreage has over 9 acres of pasture and timber. This 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath Loess Hills acreage has many great features. Located on a ridge of the Loess Hills the views around this property are … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Sixth in a Series: Buyers: Making the Offer - Buyer Guidelines - 08/24/07 04:39 PM
These are dry and boring topics. However, dry and boring is not the same as insignificant and unimportant. Take a few minutes to become familiar with this important process. After all, you have spent a lot of time thinking about buying a Northeast Fl and possibly Jacksonville home and mucho time … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: St Louis City Market Report for Week of August 24, 2007 - 08/24/07 11:04 AM
Here are the market statistics for the city of St Louis (areas 1,2,3) for the past week. These figures were gathered from the local multiple listing service:
There were 94 new Active listings on the market, with list prices ranging from $32,500 to $485,500.
There were 30 Listings that went Contingent/Option, with list … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 23, 2007 - 08/23/07 09:32 PM
On Saturday (Aug 18), I was involved in an automobile accident. I had just dropped a client off from showing properties and was on my way home. I was the first vehicle at the stoplight at Tower Grove and Arsenal. The next thing I know, there's this loud crash and someone … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: Former Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty - Stealing Drugs from Home for Sale in Stafford VA - 08/23/07 07:14 AM
Bet there is no lockbox on this door!
It was not too much of a surprise to read the headline on the front page of our local paper today. "Woman pleads in drug case" by Keith Epps. I knew a little more about the case than most agents. I did not know … (29 comments)
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real estate agent: Fourth in a Series: Buyers: Thoughts about buying that new home (well it is new to you even if it wasn't built recently) - 08/22/07 07:33 PM
Why buy a house at all? That is a sensible question to ask. Lets consider some of the incentives to homeowner- and then the pros and cons. This is a nice exercise.
Advantages and Drawbacks to Owning a Home
The first and one of the most compelling reasons for home ownership is … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Buy a Home With Zero Cash - 08/22/07 05:50 PM
Buy a Home With Zero Cash
The Zero Cash Down payment program offers you a way to buy a home with no down payment. That's right zero down payment. You may have owned a home before and are presently renting, or are a first time home buyer and need a way to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Step #1 to Making Money in a Down Market (Lead your marketing efforts with a front end product) - 08/22/07 03:30 PM
Probably the biggest problem I see with real estate agents (new and old alike) is the fact they have little ability to differentiate themselves from the virtual throng of other agents. Which makes it virtually impossible for them to gain any real traction in the fight for market share amongst … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Attention Investors and Rehabbers - New Listing - 08/22/07 10:10 AM
Attention Investors and Rehabbers! Here's an opportunity to purchase in popular Tower Grove South, just 4 blocks south of the park. This is a sturdy little home, with good bones, but needs some work. Four good-sized rooms and a full bath on the first floor. The second floor has a finished … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Top Ten Archaic Real Estate Practices - 08/22/07 09:55 AM
The real estate profession clings to many outdated business practices, but here's my nomination for the Top Ten Archaic Real Estate Practices:
10) Office tour9) MLS tour8) Itty-bitty print ads that say “Hurry, this one won’t last!”7) Black and white marketing materials6) Full graphics on an agent’s … (13 comments)
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real estate agent: Top Ten Screwy Reasons Why Sellers Pick The Wrong Listing Agent - 08/22/07 09:42 AM
10) She’s neighbor Bob’s niece, new in real estate, and she’s a nice girl. 9) She quoted us the highest asking price for our home. 8) She says she has a buyer for our home. 7) She works for the biggest real estate company in town. 6) She promised to … (8 comments)
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real estate agent: The Benefits of Using A Realtor To Help You Buy Your Home - 08/21/07 10:16 PM
Is it possible to go out and buy a home on your own without the assistance of a professional realtor? Sure. But it’s not a good idea. Using a realtor to help in buying your home will make the entire process easier and will help to make sure that you get … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: An instant office is an all inclusive set up for business owners - 08/21/07 10:14 PM
An instant office is an all inclusive set up for business owners and there are many locations throughout the New York area. Office rents in New York can be high - very high. Just looking at attractive buildings in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island will show you that. It is not … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Commercial Real Estate - Learn To Profit from The Two-Step Purchase Offer Process - 08/21/07 10:10 PM
A commercial real estate purchase offer requires a two step process that includes a Letter of Intent followed by a Purchase and Sale Agreement. The importance of this two step process should not be underestimated because the non-binding Letter of Intent is quick, efficient and lays the foundation, for the lengthy … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: New Commercial Equity Loan Creates Liquidity - 08/21/07 10:06 PM
Commercial building owners have struggled for decades on how to effectively and economically tap their commercial property's equity. This lack of liquidity seems to be one of the biggest complaints in commercial real estate ownership; equity rich, cash poor, as the saying goes.
There are a few new options however for the … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: SELL YOUR HOUSE FOR THE MOST AMOUNT OF MONEY IN LESS TIME - LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL BUYERS! (VIDEO) - 08/21/07 12:04 AM
Deciding to sell your house is big financial decision! Choosing the right real estate professional to market and sell your house will make all the difference.
We analyze and sell houses in Broward County (Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Davie) everyday. As top experts in this area we can determine … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Snohomish Office of John L. Scott - 08/19/07 11:20 PM
For those who have come to know the name of John L. Scott we now have a beautiful office right in the heart of Snohomish at 1001 1st Street. Next time you are in town come on in and see the building and meet our agents...we open at 9:00 AM. If … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: First of a Series: Buyer Info: - 08/19/07 08:58 PM
I remember when I bought my first house. Boy, was I scared. My spouse and I had very little money but we were able to get a VA loan. Couple's expectations years ago were different then they are now. We were happy with a starter home; I mean a real starter … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Tips for Sellers of Northeast and Jacksonville Florida real estate - 08/16/07 08:53 PM
Attached are links to several articles I wrote and posted to my website that will help you prepare for selling your home. Getting an appraisal before listing your property and what to expect from your Northeast or Jacksonville real estate agent. Most of the information may seem like common sense, however … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Short Sale Agent in Cape Coral, FL - Short Sale REALTOR® - 08/16/07 01:02 PM
Are you facing Foreclosure? Are you in a hardship situation? Need to sell your house but don't think you can?
Whether it's medical or financial the lender may consider allowing you to sell your home - even if you owe much more than the current market.
We can assist you with speaking … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: ARE REALTORS OVERPAID ?? AN HONEST LOOK....... - 08/15/07 01:47 AM
HELLO EVERYONE,
I GOT PAID TODAY. YAHOO. ACTUALLY THE BIGGEST CHECK I HAVE EVER EARNED IN THE 7 YEARS I HAVE BEEN SELLING REAL ESTATE. ACTUALLY IN MY LIFE !! I USED THE WORD EARNED INSTEAD OF THE WORD RECEIVED BECAUSE REALTORS DO EARN THEIR PAY. YOU CAN GET PAID AS MUCH … (11 comments)
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real estate agent: An Unnerving Experience - 08/14/07 10:20 PM
Hello All,
I am new to Active Rain but I had an experience the other day that prompted me to ask my fellow REALTORS this question...
What is the most unnerving experience that you have had in your real estate career?
Here's mine. I met a buyer-client at an REO property for a showing. … (9 comments)
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real estate agent: Saving money on a new home in Texas. Get up to 5% cash back. - 08/14/07 09:38 PM
Get a rebate back from your agent is legal in Texas. To read more please see The Texas Real Estate Commission's webite.
How does this program work? Almost all New Home builders in Texas will pay a Real Estate commission to a licensed real estate broker. As an Agent in Texas I … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: The rankings are in from the top 20 - 08/14/07 09:27 PM
Stockton, CA is the the #1 city with the highest number of foreclosures with Sacramento coming in 4th in the US!
There are alot of people in trouble and from the look of the numbers it is not getting any better.
Stockton, CA is ranked 1st and has 8,619 active foreclosures, which is … (14 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate like dating! How to pick the right agent, every time - 08/14/07 05:49 PM
Lately an idea's been haranguing my mind...Real estate is a lot like dating. How do you know when you have the right agent for the job?
A first or second date is not enough to give you an idea of how the agent will sell your home. Sure, they make a great … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Being a Real Estate Agent is LIke _____________ (fill-in the blank) - 08/14/07 09:27 AM
Being a real estate agent is like being a teacher.When I was a teacher I researched, I made extensive plans, I wore many hats, I problem solved, and I communicated, communicated, communicated. As a real estate agent I research, I make extensive plans, I wear many hats, I problem solve, and … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Greatest Real Estate Myths #1 - Real Estate - Mountain Home, ID - 08/13/07 05:57 PM
Myth #1 - A Listing Agent Who Doesn't Show Your Home to a Boatload of People is a Bum!
I recently acquired a listing from homeowners unhappy with their listing agent because "he never showed our home". Treading gently, I tried to communicate that the primary job of the listing agent is … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Areas of Expertise - 08/11/07 05:50 PM
I specialize in Residential Real Estate in most King and Snohomish County. I am working with first, or second time buyers , investors and sellers.
I am devoted to using my expertise to make your transaction successful! I would like to help you with honest, accurate information so you can make well-informed … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: About me - 08/11/07 05:44 PM
My name is Elena Micheva . I was born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria , a picturesque small country that has existed for more than 13 centuries in Europe, linking East and West. Bulgaria
is a reminder of ancient civilizations and historical people. Starting a new life here in America has become a … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: WE ARE NOW HIRING ! ! JOIN UR TEAM ! ! - 08/10/07 03:12 AM
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real estate agent: Costly Seller Mistakes - 08/08/07 11:55 AM
COSTLY SELLING MISTAKES
Some houses on the market sell before they even get a sign up in the front yard while others just sit there without taking any action.
You've had your house on the market and right now, the market is hot. Why isn't your home selling? There could be several reasons … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Why you should use a Real Estate Agent - 08/08/07 10:20 AM
Thinking about not using a listing agent and selling your home yourself? Seller beware! For the less-than 10 percent of those who do independently sell their home, they almost always accept not only a lower price, but they net less than if they had sold it with a professional real estate agent helping … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate Sale Prices for July 2007 for Volusia County Florida - 08/07/07 11:13 PM
For interested parties, I thought some random sales data from around east Volusia county, for July 2007 was in order. This data is from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors and is strictly a random sampling from the total sales for the month of … (7 comments)
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real estate agent: What a buyer wants…and how we can help - 08/07/07 09:30 PM
My adult son bought his first house over the weekend-you know-in this market where there are no qualified buyers. We (the women in our family) had started the search back in January while he was still serving in Iraq. The one house his girlfriend liked was very 1980's in feel and … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Foreclosure Property Commissions: Lenders Feeling The Pinch - 08/07/07 11:23 AM
Funny thing yesterday. I was out showing REO/foreclosure properties to a buyer looking for a property to buy under market, fix up and then rent. We were looking in Kansas City, Kansas and there was plenty to choose from!
Out of the 8 houses we saw only one house, or the lender … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate Investors and Real Estate Agents - 08/07/07 10:54 AM
Real Estate Investors and Real Estate Agents
I
often wonder why it seems so difficult for a real estate investor to find a good
real estate agent. What I mean is an agent that understands what I'm looking for
and won't send me on wild goose chases for property's that do … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: It's time to hit the road! - 08/04/07 08:46 PM
I ran my last marathon in 2001. I'm 41 now and probably 25 lbs heavier as well. I've taken stabs at running, but never managed to keep it up for one reason or an other. I ran a half marathon in Prince Edward Island last October 15th with a guy in … (8 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate agent representation - 08/03/07 09:10 PM
Which party in a real estate transaction is represented by the real estate agent--the buyer or the seller? Until recently that question was never asked because the answer was always the same. Traditionally all the marketing professionals involved in real estate transactions were legally and ethically obligated to conduct business on … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Predatory Lenders or possibly Predatory Real Estate Agents. - 08/03/07 06:24 PM
I have a borrower at the moment that has had to fire three real estate agents. They have specifically told them they could only afford $200k. (In our market that is difficult to find) The agents, knowing that they were pre-approved for $250k, were only showing them houses in the $225k-250k … (21 comments)
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real estate agent: Market Report for Week of August 3, 2007 - 08/03/07 03:05 PM
Here are the Market Statistics for the city of St Louis for the past week. These statistics were gathered from the local MLS and cover single family residential:
There were 135 Active listings, with list prices from $17,500 to $1,395,000.
There were 32 Contingent/Option listings, with list prices from $26,900 to $659,000.
There were … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 3, 2007 - 08/03/07 02:21 PM
It's kind of funny, I think. Yesterday, I shared two recent testimonials from sellers. Today I received an email testimonial from a past seller. I sold their home last year... At the closing table, I always hand the client a typewritten request for a tesimonial and a SASE. More often than … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 2, 2007 - 08/02/07 10:42 PM
I would like to share some feedback from two of my recent sellers. I always ask for any negative feedback, as well as the positive; I want to know where I need to improve...
"It is tough to come up with negative feedback from the fantasic job you did. From your suggestions … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - August 1, 2007 - 08/01/07 10:42 PM
It's definitely summer out there. It's getting hotter and hotter. That's St Louis in August, though..
I'm trying to keep up with the watering. I'm grateful for the soaker hoses, but I've decided that next year, I won't do so many potted plants.
My listing on Potomac went under contract yesterday. I … (1 comments)
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