real estate agent: Who Needs Home Staging Anyway? - 07/18/07 04:00 PM
For Sugar Pine Realty agents (and anyone else interested): Okay. You got the listing. The price is right. The neighborhood is prime. The advertising is in place. You got it nailed. This baby's gonna sell even in a down market. The phone rings. An agent asks to show the house. They … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Residential Reoccupancy Permit - Unincorporated St Louis County - 07/18/07 10:10 AM
To all buyers in Unincorporated St Louis County: Beginning July 1, ALL of unincorporated St Louis County is requiring new occupants of a house, duplex or condo to obtain a residential reoccupancy permit before you move in.
The inspection CANNOT be scheduled over the phone. You must apply in person at either the … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Join Chaunta at the Main Office and supercharge your real estate career. - 07/18/07 09:08 AM
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real estate agent: Join Angel Dillon at the MAIN OFFICE and supercharge you real estate career. - 07/18/07 09:00 AM
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real estate agent: BALTIMORE COUNTY HOMES, BUYING, SELLING, RELOCATING, START YOUR SEARCH HERE - 07/18/07 08:19 AM
Baltimore County Homes, Buying, Selling Single Family, Town Homes, Condos, Land and More! If you are considering selling or buying a Home in Baltimore County Maryland, there is one Real Estate TEAM to choose when you start your search for your dream home. Our extensive knowledge in the Baltimore County Homes Market will benefit you … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - July 17, 2007 - 07/17/07 10:25 PM
It's 10:07 pm and I just sat down to write something, although I don't have the slightest idea what to write about. Worked in the yard early this morning. Then ran comps for a potential listing (?), and made several calls. Then went to the Miami property and worked until 5:00 … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: End Pocketbook Pain - 07/17/07 06:53 AM
How important do you think it is to price your home correctly once you've decided to sell? Are you aware that overpricing can be painful to your pocketbook? Sure, it's simple - an overpriced home rarely sells.
Here are some of the best reasons for heeding the advice of your real … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Mississippi River Boat Trip - 07/16/07 09:18 PM
Saturday we were invited to go boating on the Mississippi River. A friend has a large wooden-hulled boat and wanted to take a group of us out for the day. The marina he's docked at is north of St Charles at Woodland Harbor. It was pretty easy to find - about … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Welcome to Virginia ... - 07/14/07 11:38 PM
Visit www.RitaGibbons.com to search homes for sale in Virginia ...
You can't help but get a sense of freedom as you gaze out at the picturesque Bull Run Mountains, the Rappahannock River, acres of pastures across the Piedmont and Rapidan-Rappahannock regions of Virginia. It's almost hard to believe all this open space … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: MORE THAN YOU BARGAINED FOR? - 07/14/07 10:57 AM
If you are a buyer who thinks that you will get a better deal from a seller without an agent, you may want to rethink your strategy. The fact is that the majority of FSBOs (For Sale by Owners) are undertaken with the notion of making more money for the seller, … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Leases are a Temporary Solution in Housing - 07/14/07 08:50 AM
In 15 years of practicing real estate, I have never seen nor written as many leases as I have this past year. 3 out of 6 of my closings in the past two months have been leases. When houses are not moving because there is a saturation of inventory, this may be a … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: All About Superstitions on Friday the 13th - 07/13/07 01:48 PM
Are you superstitious? Come on now. Do you get nervous when a black cat crosses your path? Do you step over cracks in the sidewalk? Do you avoid walking under ladders? Do you cross your fingers, hope to die, stick a needle in your eye? (Well, maybe you don't do all … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - July 13, 2007 - 07/13/07 11:42 AM
Friday the 13th....
Following are the market statistics for St Louis City for the past week. These statistics are gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service:
There were 120 New listings on market, with list prices ranging from $34,500 to $1,000,000.
There were 27 Contingent/Option listings, with list prices ranging from $45,000 to … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Value Adding Renovations for Your Home - 07/13/07 10:11 AM
Many home owners are presented with the possibility of doing a few renovations to their home before the home is listed for sale. The usual point in this exercise is to increase the value and thus the asking price of the home. The idea in itself is a sound one and … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: You Should be Buying NOT Renting! - 07/13/07 10:06 AM
Taking the leap from renting real estate to buying a home is a lot like making the move from dating to getting married. The time, quality, and financial commitment increase ten-fold. First-time homebuyers are often shocked at the amount of time, energy, and money that goes into maintaining their first real … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Better Value in Slower Real Estate Markets - 07/13/07 10:03 AM
As we have recently seen the national housing market has been slowing down after a long period of extreme activity. During this period we saw home values climb higher than ever before and there were so many buyers in the market that often there was stiff competition for what homes were … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Successful Real Estate Investing - 7 Secrets - 07/13/07 10:00 AM
There are typically two types of real estate investors. Let's call the first type a "true investor" and the second type the "expert investor". The true investor will typically have several completed transactions and no matter how many deals they have completed, they are still listening, learning and trying to gain … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Sellers: Types of Listing Contracts when Listings with an Agent - 07/13/07 09:58 AM
Types of listing contractsA listing contract is an agreement between you and a licensed real estate broker authorizing the broker to represent you in selling your home. By far the most common type of listing contract is the "Exclusive Right to Sell", but there are several other types.
Exclusive Right to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: What Does A Bad Real Estate Photo Look Like? - 07/13/07 08:09 AM
Just a follow-up on one of my postings “Why Quality Photographs Help Sell Your Home Faster”, the following excerpt featured on Realtor Online demonstrates essentially what the above article was trying to convey—spend the time to shoot good photographs and post the best. If you take a look at Norm … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Do You Want To SELL Your Home? I have the scoop right here! CHECK THIS OUT!!! - 07/12/07 09:24 PM
Do You Want To SELL Your Home? I have the scoop right here! CHECK THIS OUT!!!
Selling your home is not an easy task and you may have a feel for how slow the market is moving now in days. Hiring a real estate professionals is the best way to go. … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: GO TO GASBUDDY.COM TO FIND THE LOWEST PRICED GAS STATION - 07/11/07 03:29 PM
They say it is a Buyer's market but I do not see too many buyers. Recently I have had only one or two people come to my open houses. But the Buyers who are looking at houses are taking their time. They want to look at more houses as there are … (11 comments)
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real estate agent: Exposed tattoos; do they effect the professional view of an Agent? - 07/10/07 07:53 PM
Today more than ever it is common to see tattoos on both men and women. Most have them in a discrete area of their bodies. However there are tattoos that are on the areas of the body that can't be covered by clothing sometimes for example in the summer when it … (38 comments)
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real estate agent: Atlanta Magazine Puts Positive Spin on Using a REALTOR to Sell Your Home - 07/10/07 06:30 PM
I have a new favorite magazine...Atlanta Life Magazine. I picked it up free the other day while waiting for my food at my favorite Mexican restaurant in Alpharetta. But of course, my food came so quickly (one reason I LOVE Mexican restaurants) that I didn't have time to read it.
The article … (26 comments)
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real estate agent: Sellers: Are You Considering the Sale of Your Home? ~ Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Weston, Cooper City REALTOR Here to Serve You! - 07/10/07 04:47 PM
Are you considering the sale of your home? If so, you may be overwhelmed with terms like:Comparative Market Analysis Fair Market Value Asking Price "Curb Appeal" Home Protection Plans Multiple Listing Service EscrowA licensed real estate professional can help translate the complex world of real estate for you. After all, selling … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Sellers: Using The Internet To Sell Your Home - Broward County Florida RE/MAX Real Estate Agent - 07/10/07 04:43 PM
In today's real estate market, a good selling plan can truly excel when properly combined with current Internet technology. Modern homebuyers expect on-demand home shopping, and meeting that expectation is a crucial element of marketing a home. My websites allow homebuyers to search and sort through thousands of listings to find … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: HERE'S THE STORY OF HOW WE BECAME REALTORS - 07/10/07 07:34 AM
IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF WHAT WOULD BECOME ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT ASSOCIATIONS
By Bill Cherry, Dallas Broker-Realtor
My 43rd Year Selling Texas
While there have been real estate dealers and brokers since the beginning of time, in the United States, at least, it wasn't until after the Brooklyn Bridge … (14 comments)
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real estate agent: 9 Costly Mistakes Sellers Can Make When Selling Their Home - 07/09/07 04:22 PM
MISTAKE #1. USING A REAL ESTATE AGENT INSTEAD OF A REALTOR
When you're looking for help buying or selling property, it's important to remember that the terms "real estate agent" and "REALTOR" are not synonymous.
I am a REALTOR. As a REALTOR, I provide an extra level of service and to … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Illinois Housing Prices ~ A Little Less Speculating ~ Stick To The Facts To Get Better Results! - 07/08/07 05:25 PM
Over the last 5 years or so housing prices were all over the place. You could pretty much pick a number out of a hat and list your home for that price. Could be $20,000 more than the most recent sale. More times than not you could find a buyer … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: I MAKE YOUR WISHES COME TRUE! - 07/07/07 07:59 PM
SPECIALIZING IN RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST A LIFETIME · I truly believe these two areas set my real estate business apart from most other Realtors. I am committed to providing you with the highest level of integrity, expertise, and service. I devote myself to serving the needs of my clients before, during, … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: New Home Sales Marketing Online Reading Resource - 07/06/07 02:08 PM
Technology and Gadgetry can help free up your time as a New Home Sales Agent, but nothing can replace the tested experience of first hand, shared knowledge. It is important for new home sales and marketing professionals to stay fresh and sharp when it comes to the delivery of selling presentations. … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: HOW people choose their REALTOR...New Poll's Findings - 07/06/07 12:25 PM
Okay, the poll is still open and relatively speaking there are not a whole lot of votes yet, but for the initial few days it's a landslide. I created this poll under a beta site called BUZZ DASH. I thought I'd just give it a try and so far am … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Buy an Ocean Front Daytona Beach Condo. For Sale! - 07/05/07 10:34 PM
You need to buy a condo in Daytona Beach! A what better than to live on the ocean? Many people buy real estate in Daytona Beach as either their first or second home. Either way, it's a fabulous place to live!
This fully furnished unit is completely remodeled, on the 9th … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Relocating to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, South Florida: Here are Some Online Resources to Help With Your Move - 07/05/07 01:17 PM
Relocating to South Florida?
Here are some online Resources to Help With Your Move Our website makes it easy for you to learn more about our communities. Please use the services provided to answer some of the questions you may have. If you need additional assistance, do not hesitate to contact us and … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Five Ways to Increase the Value of Your Commercial Real Estate Property - 07/02/07 05:02 PM
Article on: Five Ways to Increase the Value of Your Commercial Real Estate Property by Lauren Vo ZelakiewiczIf you are thinking about purchasing commercial real estate, it's important to know that there are things that you can do to enhance and increase the value of your investment. As such, when you … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Commercial Mortgage Broker - Ally and Shark Wrangler - 07/02/07 04:55 PM
Article on: Commercial Mortgage Broker - Ally and Shark Wrangler by Patrick BedallYou finally found that commercial property you want to buy - fantastic! Now what? All you need is the money and where do you get that? A commercial lender, of course. You can go to the Internet and type … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Commercial Finance Broker Commission Split - There Has To Be A Better Way - 07/02/07 04:53 PM
Article on: Commercial Finance Broker Commission Split - There Has To Be A Better Way by Patrick BedallLet me paint you a picture of the perfect world. A world in which you'd have all the clients you could ever want. You'd be able to pick and choose the clients you'd work … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Why Choose Commercial Hardwood Flooring? - 07/02/07 04:51 PM
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real estate agent: Remember, WE are in this TOGETHER!! - 07/02/07 11:48 AM
Remember, when you hire a Realtor, that Realtor has a obligation to act in YOUR BEST INTEREST! It is of utmost importance to let your agent know what ever is relevant. I can't tell you how often clients come to me and keep information from me, for fear that it will hurt … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Fireworks cancelled due to high fire risks - 07/01/07 07:35 PM
Due to extremely dry conditions and high risk of fires, some locations in Volusia and Flagler counties will not be having fireworks this July 4th, 2007. To make arrangements to change your plans, if necessary, check this list of locations where fireworks will or will not be held, in Volusia and … (12 comments)
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real estate agent: Miramar and Pembroke Pines Homes For Sale: Hookup your Utilities: Broward County Florida - 07/01/07 02:03 PM
Electric Company Florida Power & Light954-797-5000Telephone Company Bellsouth954-749-3339Post Office U.S Post Office954-000-1111Library Broward County Library954-831-4000Police Admin Miramar Police Dept954-765-4321Fire Admin Miramar Fire Dept954-438-1222Cable TV Comcast TV954-972-7500
City of Miramar Official Website
City of Pembroke Pines Official Website
Infomation Provided By: Michelle Burgos, GRI Visit our sites: http://www.realestatewish.com/ http://www.ilovemiramar.com/ My Blog: bRAINstorming
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real estate agent: Martinique, Miramar Florida - New Construction in Miramar, Broward County Florida - 07/01/07 12:18 PM
MARTINIQUE is a new community located in the heart of Miramar Florida (Broward County) in close proximity to the cities of Pembroke Pines to the north and the county line of Miami Dade County to the south. The luxury Town Home Resort is just minutes away from the new Miramar Town Center.
The amenities include Gated, … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: FREE Real Estate Services For Buyers and Sellers - 07/01/07 10:20 AM
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real estate agent: For Sale by Owner Here Are Some Tools to Use in Selling Your House - 07/01/07 09:55 AM
After a month of trying to sell your home "By Owner" you may decide to list it with a real estate agent. If you are in this position, you may begin to notice that your agent doesn't market the home the same way you did. You ran classified ads every weekend, … (10 comments)
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real estate agent: Can you do business without your computer? - 06/27/07 08:15 PM
Can you do business without your computer? Well can you? I'll tell you unequivocally, as a full-time Realtor (r) I can't! Now pay attention! (I'm feeling bossy today)
I really put a lot of strain on my systems. I create my own listing video tours, I store tons of photos, I create … (18 comments)
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real estate agent: Camano Island Experience - 06/27/07 05:50 PM
Enjoy the Camano Island experience just 11 miles off HI-5 towards the west. No ferry hassles just a straight shot. The unique unspoiled hills and uncrowded shores bring you a sense of peacefulness and tranquility you can't compare to any where else.
There is a beautiful Camano Island State Park where you … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: SELLING YOUR HOME? I Will Net You Top Dollar For Your Home! BROWARD COUNTY REALTOR, MICHELLE BURGOS, GRI - MIRAMAR & PEMBROKE PINES REALTOR - 06/27/07 01:12 PM
I Will Net You Top Dollar For Your Home! OUR MARKETING SYSTEM®Before signing a contract with any Realtor, make sure you know EXACTLY how your home will be marketed. There is a vast range in skills, experience, and track records!
If you are thinking of using a so-called discount broker, remember … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Real estate agent vs. Realtor - 06/26/07 03:57 PM
I was talking with one of my clients and this topic came up. In conversations I have has since then, it is apparent that the most people do not know that there is a difference between an agent and a Realtor (I would like to point out that Realtor is a registered … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: When Real Estate Agent & Rehab Investor Meet There Will Be Frustration - 06/26/07 12:53 PM
When Real Estate Agent & Rehab Investor Meet There Will Be Frustration
An ongoing conversation in the field of real estate investing is the working relationship between the real estate agent and the rehab investor. Or flipper as some of you would say. Christopher Smith of Equity Scout wrote an … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: What Five Questions Would You Ask A Past Client Of A Real Estate Agent? - 06/26/07 11:27 AM
Being a consumer and making purchase decisions is not always easy when the actual purchase is a first time or extremely infrequent one. And that's the case when it comes to real estate. How do you know which agent is good or not?
Some really good blog posts lately … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Kudos to Keller Williams Realty in Pasadena, California - 06/25/07 06:05 PM
I've been a Real Estate Agent for over 15 years and this is my first day as a "Blogger".
Hmmmmm...what to say as my first "post"...well, I've got to give kudos to my company, Keller Williams Realty in Pasadena. It's an amazing company. I was the 12th agent to join the office back … (11 comments)
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real estate agent: What do you want and/or expect out of your home inspector? - 06/25/07 02:36 PM
As an agent, when you are representing a buyer, do you recommend a home inspection? If so, I have a few questions.
Why do you recommend a particular inspector, or do you give your client a list of names?
Is price or quality of inspection your primary deciding factor?
Besides being prompt, courteous, thorough, … (3 comments)
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real estate agent: Localism Client! Rewards of Posting Good Content! - 06/24/07 01:06 PM
And you want to know how Active Rain and Localism help your business? Write good content! Last Monday I received a call from a woman and she asked me some questions regarding homes for sale. We chatted for awhile and I took some information down so I could set her up … (37 comments)
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real estate agent: Market Report For Berkley, MA - 06/24/07 05:56 AM
Berkley, MA
Total Market Report is provided to give you an overall picture of the current market conditions.
The following report is for single family homes sold in Berkley from March 24, 2007- June 24,2007.
Single Family Homes
Number of Homes on Market 54
Average Days on the Market 130
Average Sold Price $356,473
Average Asking Price $433,166
Lowest Price $179,900
Highest Price $1,095,000
Are You Thinking … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Georgia Real Estate Tips - For Buyers Only, Part 1 - 06/21/07 11:42 PM
You've selected the perfect home, now what? Now, I strongly recommend you have a professional home inspection performed. Yes, you should have one even if you're purchasing a newly constructed home. This is not the time to skimp on dollars and cents. It's smarter to spend a couple of hundred now as opposed to … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Georgia Real Estate Tips - For Sellers Only, Part 2 - 06/21/07 11:17 PM
Your home may be a great place to rear a family or just live. The problem, of course, is a buyer does not know that. This means creating curb appeal is important.
Love at first sight is a cliché, but it has an underlying truth to it as do most clichés. … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: MIRAMAR HOMES FOR SALE - 8760 BERMUDA DRIVE - $335,000 - 06/20/07 05:49 PM
8760 BERMUDA DR, MIRAMAR ASKING: $335,000
BEAUTIFUL 3/2 HOME W/GREAT CURB APPEAL,DECORATIVE BRICK DRIVEWAY,COVERED ENTRY,SECURITY SYSTEM,TILE THRU-OUT,STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND BREAKFAST NOOK IN THE KITCHEN,LARGE LIVING ROOM W/PICTURE WINDOW AND GLASS SKYLINE,FORMAL DINING ROOM, SEPERATE UTILITY ROOM,GARAGE CONVERTED TO FAMILY ROOM,SCREENED POOL W/DECORATIVE INLAY,FENCED & SHADY BACKYARD**DEEP FREEZER NOT INCLUDED IN SALE** MIAMIM11537300373511
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - June 19, 2007 - 06/19/07 05:30 PM
OK, I have just spent an hour with my elderly seller on Wyoming. She called me all upset this afternoon, and I drove out to her new residence to try to calm her. On my last post, I stated that we took less for the home than she originally wanted to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Why Hiring A Productive Realtor Can Make or Break A Deal - 06/19/07 04:57 AM
“Birds of a feather… flock together” the old adage goes. Now a homeowner may ask what this saying has anything to do with hiring a realtor to list their property for sale. Like any other industry, real estate has associated businesses and or partners that realtors consistently work with and … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: New Real Estate Website in Lacey Washington - 06/18/07 11:07 PM
Lacey Property Sales is a new (launched in June 2007) website serving the real estate needs of Lacey Washington. When visiting the website you will be able to use real estate recourses that rival those used by licensed realtors....FREE.
· Multiple Listing Service Search with integrated mapping and price charting.
· Email alerts … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Connecting with my Sellers and my Technology - 06/18/07 10:50 PM
I just read Broker Bryant's post called Look Me in the Eyes when you Talk to Me. It's an excellent post and story about making eye contact with the sellers, when you're on a listing presentation. I agree completely that we have to Connect with the sellers if we hope … (10 comments)
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real estate agent: Time sensitive proposition - owner seriously ill ... - 06/17/07 09:35 PM
We have taken the liberty of posting this directly since we have a time-sensitive proposition for all Active Rain members.
This week we were asked to dispose of a portfolio of real estate assets by an owner that has emphysema and possibly lung cancer. He knows he has a short time. … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Why Don't More REALTORS Own Investment Property? - 06/17/07 09:29 PM
In the Summer of 2005 I took a class being taught by a CCIM by the name of Tom Lundstedt. Aside from being one of the most entertaining instructors I have ever learned from, he was by far one of the most knowledgeable. At some point during the two day class Tom … (15 comments)
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real estate agent: Get It In Black & White... - 06/16/07 09:54 PM
Or You'll Be Red!
There used to be a time when a nod and a handshake could seal a deal when buying and selling real estate. Those times are long since past. Nowadays, a contract absolutely must be in writing to be enforceable! That goes almost without saying when it's a buyer … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Luxury Home Webcast - 06/16/07 10:48 AM
I've been working with Eric Carlsen and his company is offering the following. If you sell luxury homes, you ought to check it out!
"In their continuing quest to offer top luxury agents the best marketing opportunities, video production firm Online WalkThru is introducing a weekly video webcast entitled Vox One. The … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Why Quality Photographs Help Sell Your Home Faster - 06/16/07 06:21 AM
Remember the old saying “Image is everything.”? In this day of internet shopping for homes-- 87% of buyers last year used the Internet to help find a home according to the National Association of Realtors-- any homeowner interested in selling their home should keep this idea in mind as they … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: How to Sell Your Home Without An Agent? - 06/15/07 11:23 PM
I was searching the internet and came across this guru who claims he can show homeowner's how to sell their home without an agent and save thousands of dollars.
According to the website it was in the news.....
The New York Times calls "Selling Your Home Alone" "... a primer … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Open Houses - 06/15/07 10:56 PM
WOW! Open Houses have truly taken off for me! I am getting leads from the Open House campaign I have been running.
I will hold a house open in the same neighborhood every other weekend. I will send out invites to previous visitors, set them up on an automatic online search … (7 comments)
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real estate agent: Scary News: Foreclosure Rate Hits Record - 06/14/07 01:11 PM
OH NO! There's no end in sight!
The headline came flashing across my screen, and it was more of the same bad news. The national home foreclosure rate rose to a record level in the first quarter of 2007. As a Real Estate Agent, I try to keep on top of the … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: AFRAID OF HURRICANES - 06/14/07 10:34 AM
NO!!! I WAS BORN IN FT. LAUDERDALE FLORIDA IN THE 60'S, LIVED IN FLORIDA MY WHOLE LIFE, AND I WOULD NOT WONT TO LIVE ANY WHERE ELSE BUT HERE IN BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OR THE ABACOS BAHAMAS. THE WEATHER IS GREAT IT IS PARADISE, AND EVERY NOW AND THEN WE GET … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Having Buyers Sign Agency Contracts - 06/12/07 10:08 PM
Without trying to upset ANYONE I am always surprised when I hear a fellow real estate agent here in North Carolina say something like..."I am not about to put a client in my car unless they sign a contract to hire me as their real estate agent"! Personally, I have always taken … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - June 12, 2007 - 06/12/07 10:07 PM
Just got word that the buyers have accepted our counteroffer on the Wyoming Street property. Hurrah! It's a quick closing, too, in less than a month! I was really worried about this one. It was a nice house, very clean, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, good space and condition. The problem was, … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: I don't want them to lose their house... - 06/11/07 10:28 PM
With foreclosure rates reaching all-time highs, I try to do my part to combat as much of it as I possibly can. One way that I choose is to stay in constant contact with my clients that have Adjustable Rate Mortgages. I made it my business to explain to each of my … (5 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - June 11, 2007 - 06/11/07 09:36 PM
I was reading the latest issue of the Missouri Realtor Magazine. It contained a number of items I feel are important to remember. Regarding customer service: "Once you've spent time and money promoting your company/business, don't let poor customer service undo all your hard work. Remember, happy customers tell ten other people, … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: 101 Reasons to Consider a Real Estate Agent - 06/11/07 09:17 PM
I was following link after link reading real estate articles on the Internet tonight and actually came across a *positive* article on Yahoo! Real Estate!
The media is so negative toward real estate agents - I am so sick of seeing segments on the Today show, Good Morning America, etc. bashing Realtors … (10 comments)
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real estate agent: Introductions are in order - 06/11/07 09:56 AM
Hello all.
My name is Benjamin Nichols, and I am a new real estate agent and loan officer in Red Bluff, CA. I have some basic knowledge of real estate and loans, and I will probably write frequent blogs. If you disagree with anything that I say, whether in a blog or … (6 comments)
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real estate agent: Just give them a call... - 06/08/07 09:04 PM
You know what they say... "If you don't call them .... someone else will."
Today I got a phone call from a buyer who is ready to purchase a home. He said he met an agent who showed him and his wife 2 houses and they haven't been able to catch up with … (14 comments)
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real estate agent: Market Update June 1st thru June 8th - 06/08/07 03:40 PM
The summer market is but a few short weekends away. Time for vacations, schools are out and summer camps are in. The market normally slows thru June, July and August - but we will see. So far so good. There were 111 total listings in 20171 - down 1 from last … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis, June 8, 2007 - 06/08/07 02:13 PM
Following is the market report for the past seven days in the city of St Louis. Statistics were gathered from the local multiple listing service:
There were 158 new (active) listings on the market, with list prices ranging from $12,500 to $899,000.
32 listings went contingent/option, with listing prices ranging from $69,900 to … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Grant's Farm Visit - June 6, 2007 - 06/07/07 05:24 PM
Yesterday, I visited Grant's Farm with my friend Kim. She owns a licensed day care, and she was taking the children on a field trip. Eight children under the age of 6 - what an adventure! Kim does such a great job with the kids, and they were so well behaved. … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - June 6, 2007 - 06/07/07 02:38 PM
Today, I received the NAR (National Association of Realtors) online newsletter. In it was an article about the slowing housing market. "According to a report released by Standard & Poors/Case -Shiller, declines in home prices in twenty U.S. metropolitan areas continued in the 12 months ending in March as the supply … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: What's The Big Stink About Real Estate Commissions? - 06/07/07 09:58 AM
It kills me to see real estate agents or anyone else for that matter getting beat up about their compensation plan. All this talk about the commission structure being antiquated and in need of revision is insulting. All this talk about how the Internet has changed the game and given the … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Springtime Pre-Market Prep for my Montlake listing-to-be... - 06/07/07 01:35 AM
My new listing-to-be in Montlake is nearing the end of it's date with a contractor who is giving it a bit of a polish readying it for it's debut on Seattle's Real Estate Market in a week or so when I officially become it's Listing Agent. There have been many details to attend to for my client who lives out of state. Since the home is getting closer to … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: New home Sales in Las Vegas - 06/06/07 06:57 PM
When the Las Vegas Real Estate Market is slow, some builders will do anything to sell a home with great incentives for the buyer (and the real estate agent). There are some questionable concerns that we've seen concerning new homebuilders offering 10% commissions, etc., etc.. That can all be debated somewhere … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Georgia Real Estate Tips - "Buying Homeowner's Insurance" - 06/06/07 05:58 PM
As you prepare for your real estate purchase, there are a few things that I recommend you keep in mind when shopping for homeowner's insurance. They are as follows:
1. Remember you're a statistic.
To an insurer, you're not a person; you're a set of risks. An insurer bases its premium (or its decision to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Today in St Louis - June 5, 2007 - 06/05/07 08:30 PM
I am working on getting the yard mulched. This weekend, I purchased the red mulch from Home Depot and finished the front yard. The red mulch contrasts so well with the green plants and grass, and I think it just looks better for the front of the house. For the back, … (1 comments)
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real estate agent: Do you have to submit all offers? - 06/05/07 07:17 PM
Recently I was talking with a few of my co-workers about making offers on properties. One of them, RB, spoke up and said that he made an offer on a property for his buyer client. The offer was considerably less than asking price.
The property is a nice home listed at over … (19 comments)
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real estate agent: Land Listing in Mi Wuk, Tuolumne County, California - 06/05/07 05:31 PM
.22 acres. Some trees. Level to gradual slope. Electric, phone, water at property. Sewer
available. R3. In Mi Wuk Village. 71110 $150,000 Email Sugar Pine Realty for more information. Listed by Sugar Pine Realty. In Tuolumne County Real Estate sales & service for over 30 years & still growing. We're located … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: House Hunters - Atlanta, Georgia - 06/03/07 11:21 PM
So you've decided to take the new home plunge... now what?
Your first step should be to figure out what city or neighborhood you want to live in. (Remember the old saw about "location, location, location.")
For overall demographics and data on metropolitan areas, you can visit a city site like CNNMoney.com's annual Best Places … (2 comments)
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real estate agent: Central Austin Neighborhood Profiles: Brentwood - 06/02/07 06:30 PM
What is now known as the Brentwood neighborhood in Austin, Texas, was once just a pretty cotton farm. Then, in the late 1940s, the City of Austin annexed the farm, which was north of then city limits. The farm was next to Brentwood Elementary and the city used the land to … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Austin Real Estate Profiles: Avery Ranch - 06/02/07 06:06 PM
Conveniently nestled in Austin's northwest corridor, the Avery Ranch neighborhood is considered one of the most desirable areas in the region. With 1,800 acres of prime Texas hill country, Avery Ranch offers beautiful views, wonderful homes, and excellent living. Homeowners in the area enjoy a short commute to major employers such … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Round Rock Texas Neighborhood Profiles: Mayfield Ranch - 06/02/07 04:53 PM
Mayfield Ranch Real Estate
If you want excellent modern living in a lush natural environment, consider the master-planned community of Mayfield Ranch. This carefully designed community offers more than 700 beautiful homes that are all nestled in a prime location that offers equally easy access to urban amenities and natural … (0 comments)
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real estate agent: Who Moved My Equity? - 06/02/07 10:50 AM
OK, I had another conversation with a seller yesterday that started by the seller saying he's not giving up ALL his equity and he's not going to give his home away.
If I had a nickel for every time I heard this sentence... I'd have at least two or three dollars. :)
Seriously … (9 comments)
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real estate agent: Real Estate Professional Survival Guide - Can You Survive This Market? - 06/01/07 04:46 PM
Are You Persistent?
One of the keys to being successful in anythingyou do is persistence. Once you have determinedexactly what it is you want to accomplish, youmust take massive action on a consistent,persistent basis in order to succeed.Think of it like building a muscle. If you havenever weight trained before, the first … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Rewards From Real Estate: Why I Do This Crazy Business - 05/31/07 12:04 AM
I work very hard at my real estate business. There are times when it keeps me away from my family when I would rather be by their side. There are times, like now, when I'm up at nearly midnight pounding out a blog, catching up on some missed paperwork and stamping … (12 comments)
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real estate agent: The Phone Rings, Seller Says... I Watched 60 Minutes - I'm Not Paying 6%! - 05/30/07 11:37 PM
Ok, this blog will probably be about as long as the phone call I received a few hours ago. My phone rings, I offer my typical enthusiastic greeting that sometimes makes people question if "I'm on something"... But, it works for me. Usually! Here's how the conversation went:
Caller: Hi, is this … (30 comments)
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real estate agent: Internet's Impact on Real Estate Agents - 05/29/07 07:38 PM
Internet User Non Internet User
Weeks spent searching before contacting agent 4.7 … (7 comments)
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real estate agent: $1150000 Income Property: 6 Units 6630sf in Garden Grove - 05/29/07 05:05 PM
$1150000 Income Property: 6 Units 6630sf in Garden Grove Income Property: 6 Units 6630sf in Garden Grove Garden Grove, California 92840PRICE: $1,150,000
Buyer Gets Maximum Rebate
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Make Money By Referrals:
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real estate agent: $470,000 Affordable Fullerton Hills 1406sf 2Bed 2.5 Bath Town House - 05/29/07 04:54 PM
$470,000 Affordable Fullerton Hills 1406sf 2Bed 2.5 Bath Town House Fullerton, California 92833
PRICE: $470,000 Buyer Gets Maximum Rebate
http://www.homemaxima.com/Home/Blot.cfm?lotID=12
Make Money By Referrals:
http://www.homemaxima.com/Home/referral/referralIndex.cfm
Team HomeMaxima
Team@HomeMaxima.com
http://www.HomeMaxima.com
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real estate agent: Classes, Paperwork and Books- oh my! - 05/29/07 10:01 AM
Man, there sure is a lot that goes into being a real esate agent huh? I'm not sure what other states require, but in Kansas and Missouri, it seems like a lot. I went in last week for some Post Licensing classes at Career Education and while the instructors are great, the … (4 comments)
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real estate agent: Tough Market (Venting) - 05/29/07 09:01 AM
So... I'm sure that we have all had listings that we just "knew" were going to sell right away. You would think after 9 years in the business and being an experienced real estate agent in the Kansas City area, I would know better!
I have some sellers who are also buyers … (6 comments)
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