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Before I start my list, we're supposed to tell the story of how we got where we are. For me, it started pretty cliché. I loved looking at houses!
My answer to that question is yes, most definitely. You have to be prepared to do lots of work you might not get paid for. Realtor®’s services are provided free of charge until the time of closing. What's your opinimon and how do you deal with this aspect of real estate?
I got a call a couple of weeks ago from a homeowner who had been referred to me by his Realtor. She had told him he should consider having a Home Staging Consultation by a professional and sent him my way. It took a week or so for our schedules to … (14 comments)
It's me and you, and you and me, however how happy it will be, it's only me and you....how happy forever!!!
Back in January of 2007' I wrote a post that focused on the Success of the Husband and Wife Realtor Team. The post was all about how my husband and I have worked together to be a successful team. Recently my husband, Bob, took a fall while out for some exercise … (7 comments)
One thing many agents don't realize is that they can buy multiple website names which can help deliver traffic to them. Many agents buy multiple domain names, then create a simple website and point it to their main site that allows potential buyers to search the MLS. And building a website … (4 comments)
Recently, I did a blog that announced I will eventually stop real estate blogging. I actually stunned myself with this one (because I love blogging). I have, however, been blogging in regards to real estate for approx. 3 years and am beginning to see a time where it is not part … (5 comments)
I Love My Real Estate Profession Because . . .
These important phone numbers are provided by Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty Northeast. Jeremy Williams specializes in residential real estate in the northeast Houston area including Kingwood, Humble, and Atascocita. Whether buying or selling a home, contact Jeremy Williams via his website www.williams4yourhome.com or get more information by reading Jeremy's … (0 comments)
Everyone is asking "Are we there yet"? Meaning, has the stock market hit bottom? No one know for sure, but we are about as close as we are going to get. How do you know if we have hit bottom? You DON'T! Once you know we have hit bottom, we are … (2 comments)
Bel Air, Maryland Harford County real estate Sales for 21015.
INTRODUCTIONI hope everyone enjoyed the Columbus Day Holiday, and took some extra time to do the things which are important to you.As of October 13, 2008, there are 29 active listings in MLS and 3 homes that went under contract in the past 30 days. This gives us a current absorption … (0 comments)
Sunday came and went. A "feedback" email was delivered later yesterday afternoon, and I responded pretty much with what I posted: Agent and Sellers Obstruction To Showing and Selling a Short-Sale,
We seen the whites of their eyes and have executed a great trade!
Okay, so we all know that in this market, you sometimes have to think outside the box. My computer geek husband found this website where you can create and personalize jingles for your business. I have to say, I will probably not use this video in any of my marketing, but … (9 comments)
There are a few times when it's just not cool to flush the toilet!
It's 6:30 PM on Columbus Day. My phone hasn't rung for business all day. I am a bit dismayed that with the market conditions that we have, more buers are not out there looking for their dream home. I think that the news media is really frightening away all those first … (0 comments)
Everyone is aware of the current crisis with the economy and the involvment of the real estate market and lending. Obviously this is not the time to buy, which in turn makes it tough to sell. The top thing to acheive now is "brand awareness".
At its heart, real estate is a business of information. A Realtors job is to gather, understand and convey that information. It's what makes you an expert in the field. You can spend every hour of your working day processing information. You can know your market area cold, able to spew … (5 comments)
This information is deemed accurate as of 10/10/08.
The Florida Keys, Monroe County emergency helicopter service is in jeopardy
I recently received this email which very powerfull states why we need to continue this service in the Florida Keys...
On Trauma Star.... 
My own and many of my clients Schaumburg tax bills have gone down from the 2006 bill for the latest 2007 tax bill, due on November 3, 2008. Mine went down about 7%. The school districts came in much lower than last year, as well as several other municipal taxing bodies. … (0 comments)
Fall is certainly a gorgeous time of the year here in New England, but a question I get from a ton of my clients is:Is Fall a good time to try and sell my home?My answer is enthusiastically, YES! And before you discount that response as typical Realtor-speak (as in, … (3 comments)
With all due respect, I have to say that the media sometimes gets on my nerves. Or maybe it's the people who take everything that the media has to say as the gospel truth that really gets my dander up. And in the last year, it's been worse than ever-and the … (0 comments)
New trends are in the air. Keeping abrest of what is going on is probabaly the hardest part without getting fearful about one's future. It's great to have people that you can count on to help keep you up to date of what is happening today. I think the media has … (0 comments)
Wichita Homes for Sale-Search Wichita MLS Listings
Durant, Iowa Foreclosure Property
Pitt County's government and business leaders have long said the community is recession proof given the continuing growth of East Carolina University and University Health Systems.
Many of my blogs have been personal stories that have happened over the past few days. This one won't be any different! After the softball game on Friday night I was recruited to play in, we headed to Old Town Alexandria for dinner to commiserate.During dinner, some said, "Laura, what do … (1 comments)
I am sure this has been passed around but I just received this from a friend and wanted to share it with my Active Rain friends! Enjoy!
We don't say it often enough - thank you for being a client! 
We've always wondered why there is a limit of somewhere around or just over 100MB for video uploads. It isn't a technical limitation - it's a service provider enforced limitation (one of those "..to better serve you" things, I guess).
I have had two situations recently where a "magic number" of price was not met so the sellers wouldn't sell. And in both instances, the offers submitted were not that far off the "magic number" original price. In fact, they were both right around 95% of the original price...and in this "slow" market!! What are … (0 comments)
Century 21 All Islands continues to dominate the Kauai real estate market as shown in the updated chart below. The brokerage has 3 offices on Kauai plus multiple offices on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Recent rumors that the company had closed some of it's offices on Kauai are incorrect. … (0 comments)
Tightening credit as a result of volatility in the banking industry and stock markets around the world is being felt in the local home market, sending the number of available homes upward again.
New Agent Action Plan
What ever happened to knowing your neighbors?
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Benjamin D. Clark has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation, achieved by real estate professionals who have successfully completed formal training in the art of negotiation. Agents who receive this certification are in the top 1% of all agents nationally.
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How do you stay positive in a world that doesn't seem so positive any more? I was listening to fox news this morning and the man, forgot his name, I know it wasn't O'Reilly, he was saying he knows we aren't going into a depression and the reason why he knows … (3 comments)
If you are thinking about buying a foreclosed property to rent to tenants, you MUST read this article. There are so many crucial factors that need careful consideration in order for the owner to actually turn a profit on a foreclosed property. There is no denying how bad the real estate … (1 comments)
Are any of you using the Mike Ferry system? I have used the scripts for some time NOW (free on his website) but, I've never attended an event nor done any of the one on one coaching.
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Many baby boomers are discovering the affordability and beauty of Nicaragua's southern Pacific coast.
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With the media attention focus on the continuing economic downturn, it is easy to miss the recent happenings surrounding the Tampa real estate market; fortunately, we’ve made it easier than ever to keep track of what is happening in the area with a weekly review of what you need to know.
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One of Best Aspects of the Real Estate Business is is that it is a reflection of society as a whole in the fact we are are individuals and approach life and business in different ways but most times are looking for the same results and that is to be successful as we each define … (47 comments)
According to the National Association of Realtors' most recent report, pending home sales were up 7.4% in the month of August across the country, even though they had expected a 1.5% decline. They credit this increase primarily to the rock-bottom prices and low interest rates that the housing market has experienced over the … (1 comments)
So the CEO of Goo gle has recently referred to the Internet as a cesspool, as he referenced the quality of content and the amount of false information residing on it. The vast number of sites that are only out to "capture" leads or to make spam lists far out number … (4 comments)
Here are some stats we're providing to consumers in Central Ohio. Take this and modify the numbers for your specific market and have your agents share at open houses, e-mail campaigns, etc. 
Today's Trivia
I recently heard Jeremy Conaway, a real estate industry consultant, speak on a subject I personally find fascinating- generational differences when it comes to buying a home. 
A few weeks back I received a phone call from a lovely lady thanking me for my informative post on the lakeshore market in the Twin Cities north metro. She lives in Forest Lake on Clear Lake and was considering selling next summer After reading my article, Think Now is a … (6 comments)
This phenomenal new luxury town-home development project is located in the heart of Chicago’s historic Dunning Square. Minutes to shopping, transportation and entertainment make this project one of its kind!
From the Sun Chronicle Local Section October 13, 2008
Bringing the troops home for the holidays with a phone card from you!
This is one of first times I have seen a 6 Bedroom, approx. 5,728 SF cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN that sold at this kind of bargain $325,000! The bank bought it back at $650,000 in April. CAN WE SAY BUYERS MARKET? It was built in 2005 .This property featured 4 jacuzzi tubs, hot tub, … (0 comments)
The 2008 North Carolina State Fair is rapidly approaching!
How's real estate in Mason, Ohio?
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As many of you may have noticed, several of my recent posts have been quite critical of our profession. While many of the comments I have received have been supportive, others have honestly disappointed me.
Mickey and Spidey are working hard to keep Florida Real Estate Alive - especially in Central Florida and surrounding areas like Winter Haven and those cities along the Highway 27 corridor. Sure, we're seeing lower overall home values than we'd like, but the fact is that inventory in our state is … (1 comments)
With all of the doom and gloom being uttered on TV and in print this past week about the collapse of the stock market, one phrase kept cropping up: "safe haven". Commentators were being asked to tell the public "safe" places to park their money in these trying times.
There … (0 comments)
If you enjoy watching Earnest Graham of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers run past defenders and spin and sprint to the touchdown, you'd love even more what he does off the field. Last night I had dinner with Earnest and his wife Alicia and his mother after the game in Tampa. He … (0 comments)
I believe that this financial melt-down proves once again that real estate is the best investment one can make. Not to become an investor of real estate but to own a house, live in it and reap the rewards of ownership. Buy a house with the vision that it will provide … (0 comments)
Amidst all of the recent horrible national housing and economy news Park City, UT has received some great accolades. In addition to the release of The SKI Magazine readers' poll recognizing Deer Valley as the top ski resort in North America (see our www.YouInParkCity.com blog post from September 24), Park City … (0 comments)
How does the credit crisis affect the real estate community in Texas? The answer is we really do not know. Maybe a beeter question is how does consumer confidence effect the real estate market? The real estate market in DFW is not in that bad of shape. Our prices have dropped … (0 comments)
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"THOSE WHO CAN SOAR TO THE HIGHEST HEIGHTS CAN ALSO PLUNGE TO THE DEEPEST DEPTHS." Lucy Maud Montgomery. Despite all of the government's efforts, markets here and around the world plunged this week as the financial crisis continues to grow.