sales: What ever happened to Opening Doors for other people? - 11/18/07 08:33 PM
I can't tell you how many times I have walked into a store or restaurant behind another person, only to have the door close on me before I can grab it. It is amazing what a lost art the opening of a door for another person is.
It's as if everyone is … (7 comments)
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sales: Guarantee Real Estate Threatens former Associate With Collection or Legal Proceedings... - 11/17/07 11:00 PM
Fresno Real Estate Market.
DESPERATE TIMES REQUIRE DESPERATE MEASURES.
On Thursday (Nov 15, 2007) I received letter from my former broker, Guarantee Real Estate, where I hung my license from Nov of 2002 to May of 2006. The letter was signed (and I assume written) by one Brian K Cuttone, Vice President … (5 comments)
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sales: Never have seen a more effective way to build referrals - 11/17/07 02:48 PM
I recently was introduced to a new method of marketing that I considered using for my bricks and mortar business. I was totally taken by the simplicity, elegance and effectiveness of this method of communicating. The power of being remembered and remembering. I am not a real estate professional, insurance agent, … (3 comments)
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sales: Consumers-Don't sell yourself short!...A few easy steps to help speed up the short sale process - 11/16/07 08:37 PM
Realtors® need as much knowledge as they can when they start working with a short sale. But I wonder if they really learned that there is more than just submitting all the right documents. You also need to save as much time as possible once you have the buyer and seller in contract. … (16 comments)
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sales: An Unexpected Resource - 11/16/07 05:11 PM
Another Contribution from my team for our office blog:
As agents we are always interested in subjects related to getting deals closed. Any insights that help move transactions are like small nuggets of gold.My daughter works for the Home and Garden Television Network ("HGTV") in New York. I started watching some programs … (0 comments)
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sales: Market Report for Monmouth County: Can You Pick the Bottom? - 11/16/07 04:33 PM
November 16, 2007
Bottom, bottom. Where's the bottom? Everyone wants to know when the buying signal will turn from RED to GREEN. Green is when you want to purchase.
When should you, Mister or Miss Renter, buy your first home?
When should you, Mister or Miss Move Up Buyer start to think about … (0 comments)
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sales: Does blogging bring business? - 11/16/07 03:03 PM
A couple of months ago my cell phone rang. I am staring at the number not recognizing the incoming call, with Trudy telling me to answer it. I noticed she recently does exactly the same, which is funny as she has to put on her glasses to see the numbers. anyway, I … (5 comments)
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sales: DISCOVER: How to Understand What your Client Really Wants - 11/16/07 12:09 PM
I was watching one of those real estate shows on television the other day, I think it's called 'Flip this House,' or something to that effect. It is an interesting show to observe the interactions between the Realtors and home buyers/sellers. But, what really stuck out (like a flashing red light) … (4 comments)
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sales: Sneek a Peek in Chesapeake - 11/16/07 10:50 AM
I commented a few days ago on a new homes community in Chesapeake called Westchester. My builder decided to do a a quick Sneak A Peek. The date is Nov 17 and the time is from 1 pm to 4 pm. Please come and take a look see. These are great … (0 comments)
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sales: Now Is The Time!! - Fight With Facts! - 11/16/07 10:13 AM
I began my career in this industry when interest rates were in the teens and the start rate on an ARM loan was 11%. This was the era when seller wraps were the mortgage of choice and a young Tom Hopkins taught us to respond to the question, "How's Business?" with … (9 comments)
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sales: Question for Realtors...Please Help! - 11/16/07 09:26 AM
How do you like to be marketed to?
When a home builder sales person desires to gain a strong relationship with you, what is your preferred method?
I have worked for some large home building companies and I always see the sales people taking in stacks of spec flyers and stuffing them in … (10 comments)
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sales: Goals Are For Leaders - 11/15/07 09:22 PM
Goals are tools that help define what you are striving for. They are always on our mind and they keep us walking on the path that we have chosen. In times of confusion and chaos, goals hold us steady. We are all bombarded with people saying we need to make goals, … (2 comments)
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sales: Don’t read this if you don’t want to know the truth about recent home sales in T/E! - 11/15/07 08:08 PM
It is always interesting to study home sales market statistics.
As any economist will tell you statistics don't lie, they just can be manipulated to say what you want. The numbers below are for all home sales in the Tredyffrin Easttown School district irrespective of price. I have taken the identical period … (2 comments)
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sales: So Where Did the Year Go? - 11/15/07 03:10 PM
From time to time I ask my team to share their thoughts and experiences on our office blog. Steve stepped up to the plate today. I'm proud to say that Steve is a daily fixture in our office. His work ethic is just as big as his smile and sense of … (0 comments)
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sales: Monmouth County, NJ: Aberdeen Township Market Report - 11/15/07 02:34 PM
November 15, 2007
Hold that turkey leg! There's still folks buying and selling real estate in Monmouth County!
Today I'd like to update loyal readers about market changes in Aberdeen Township, NJ.
First, single family homes sales in Aberdeen are holding steady.Compared to the overall County, Aberdeen represents a bargain.Interest rates are still … (4 comments)
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sales: What is Your Motivation? - 11/15/07 08:27 AM
About a month ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a "Get Motivated" seminar. It was a huge event that took place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. For those not familiar with this arena, it is the home of the Dallas Mavericks Basketball team and it seats approx … (10 comments)
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sales: Be Active - 11/14/07 05:05 PM
Many people in the good times of real estate were able to get away from the basics and let the sellers come to them. Those days are over. If you want the buyers, then you will have to go out and get them. But what to do?
This will vary depending … (6 comments)
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sales: Prices Holding Steady for Homes & Condos - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/14/07 04:46 PM
Prices for Homes and Condos, based on closed sales data during the month of October, 2007, were essentially unchanged in the 19 counties served by the Northwest MLS, which includes central and western Washington State including the greater Puget Sound area real estate market.
A closer look at the numbers show … (0 comments)
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sales: The "Back Charge" Philosophy - 11/14/07 04:22 PM
I guess this is my day to vent. Except for one, most of my posts today seem to be about annoying things, so while I'm on the subject, I figured I'd throw this one in for free!
Time to pay the Dr.!!!
We all know that if we miss our doctor … (9 comments)
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sales: Just Listed! - 11/14/07 01:49 PM
Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email
Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 Email: Gregory@GregoryMaley.com ©2004 Hobbs/Herder (kml)
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sales: There's Light at the end of the Real-estate tunnel - 11/14/07 01:32 PM
There's Light at the end of the tunnel!
With this economy of lack luster sales and confused buyer's, we can only hope that the light will shine through soon. Real-estate Professionals are being forced to change the way they have done business over the past 100+ years.
The Internet savvy client is jetting around … (6 comments)
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sales: The New "Real World" - 11/14/07 12:21 PM
I have just finished creating accounts on "Facebook" and "My Space" and it was only last week that I started my Active Rain account. I can feel the lines blurring between the concrete bricks and sticks reality that I have always worked in, and the glare of my computer screen … (2 comments)
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sales: Use Technology to increase your business! - 11/14/07 11:35 AM
REAL ESTATE CASE STUDY
The Challenge
Selling a home using traditional advertising is costly and the results aren't easily tracked.
Advertising listings can cost a realtor $1,000s of dollars a month: newsletter production and direct
mail costs $290; online ad $300; newspaper ad $500; print ads $3,000 … (0 comments)
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sales: Qualifying Equals More Money.....and More Income! - 11/14/07 10:27 AM
In my experience in the Real Estate industry and the opinion of the top producers across virtually every business, the most important step in the sales process is Qualifying.
As it so happens, this is also the step that is most often either just glossed over or left out all together. There … (2 comments)
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sales: Meet Mike - 11/14/07 07:31 AM
From time to time, I ask members of my team at CB Ashburn to contribute to our office blog. Below is a posting by one of our team members that I wanted to share on ActiveRain as well. One of my favorite things about leading our office is the diversity of … (0 comments)
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sales: Handling the Objection - 11/13/07 06:00 PM
This is a continuing post from my previous post, "A Real Estate Professionals Best Friend....Objections?"
The key to effective objection handling is identifying the real problem, providing a solution, and then confirming that the solution solves the problem.
The steps are this:
• Cushion the objection
• Clarify the objection
• Repeat the objection
• Respond to … (8 comments)
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sales: How to keep Customers - 11/13/07 04:20 PM
The following is a list of things how to keep customers. This is a combination of things I have learned from different "systems" and experience.
1. Keep in contact. Whether it be a pop by or a call once a month. Keep the communication open. They are more apt to use you again if you do.
2. Be professional. … (3 comments)
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sales: Life and Health in the Real Estate Industry? Any Boards of Realtors address this yet? - 11/13/07 03:38 PM
So, as a REALTOR, I'm sitting having my fourth breakfast out of the week, having a third cup of coffee, and just solidified that, in the Grand Scheme of things, our profession is not that healthy. Regardless of what the market is doing in your neck of the woods, we keep … (0 comments)
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sales: Wonderful 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Single Story Condo at Lake Tansi village - 11/13/07 02:17 PM
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sales: A Real Estate Professionals Best Friend......Objections? - 11/13/07 12:51 PM
One of the most difficult and uncomfortable parts of the home buying experience is when are clients and prospects make an objection or a statement that implies something is less then perfect. The toughest parts of objections are that they always seem to catch us off guard. It always seems as … (28 comments)
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sales: Believe in Yourself and Others WILL Follow - 11/13/07 08:25 AM
The very first step in creating success and reaching your full potential involves your impression of yourself.
That's right.
Forget about all the naysayers and Debbie Downer's in the world. The only opinion that matters is yours. When you look in the mirror what do you see?
A Future Millionaire?
A Leader at Work?
A Great … (3 comments)
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sales: REMINDER: HELP! With My Subject Lines! Read More To Get 100% of Your E-mail Read! - 11/13/07 04:50 AM
If you're reading this, then the rest of the article will be very confusing or at the very least, ironic. I recently read another article about a study done on e-mail subjects and their effectiveness. If you haven't guessed by now, the study reveals that the words: Reminder, Help, and % … (10 comments)
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sales: The Road Less Traveled - 11/12/07 09:58 PM
As I think about the different choices we make and how we decide what fork to take on the road of life, "The Road Less Traveled" keeps popping up in my mind. I can't seem to shake this title. As I thought about the meaning behind these words, I began to … (3 comments)
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sales: Do you Try to do things......or do you DO things? - 11/12/07 09:28 AM
One of the most common used words in the English language is "try."
· You are going to "try" to get better grades in school.
· You are going to "try" to sell more.
· You are going to "try" to be a better parent.
· You are going to "try" to learn more about whatever it is you … (10 comments)
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sales: How To Sell More Homes and Increase Your Income - 11/11/07 10:15 PM
I have recently completed the publishing process of what is going to be the leading book for new home sales professionals in teaching the correct way to sell more homes, titled, "How To Sell More Homes and Increase Your Income."
This is not a book about slimy techniques and manipulative tactics like … (2 comments)
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sales: Mars Area School District - Real Estate Market Update - 11/11/07 02:43 PM
Market Update - Mars Area School District
October Closed Sales
There were 30 sales recorded on the West Penn Multi-List.
New Listings
There were 35 new listings in October.
Market Time
The average days on the market for the October closed sales was 109.
Price
The low sales price was $103,000. The highest price was $800,000.
Currently, there are 189 … (0 comments)
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sales: MM THE ALDER IN CHESAPEAKE, VA - 11/11/07 11:26 AM
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sales: MM THE DOGWOOD IN CHESAPEAKE.VA - 11/11/07 10:44 AM
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sales: Westchester in Chesapeake - 11/11/07 09:17 AM
A new community in Chesapeake is opening up soon. The community is Westchester and will be on Butt Station Road. City water will be a plus in this community as it only just became available. This community is only five minutes from Greenbrier Mall and the interstate. All of the usual … (0 comments)
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sales: Denver Metro Cities - State of the Market - 11/10/07 04:31 PM
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sales: Buyers be nice! - 11/09/07 11:01 PM
I recently had a situation where I had shown a buyer an REO (bank repo) home that I have a listing on. Needless to say this buyer was down right rude.
I had received a call from a perspective buyer who was interested in an REO listing I had. I spoke to … (2 comments)
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sales: Old Republic Title & Escrow - Kailua Branch - Ashley Seeger - 11/09/07 06:27 PM
Do you know what differentiates Old Republic Title & Escrow from other title companies?
At Old Republic, we take a consultative approach with each client. This consultative approach affords me the opportunity to sit down to go over your business with you in great detail. Over the past few years, I have had … (0 comments)
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sales: Beaverton, Oregon homes sales (Greenway Neighborhood) - 11/09/07 04:37 PM
The greenway neighborhood of Beaverton, Oregon goes East, starting at Murray Blvd, to Hall Blvd, and south, from Brockman/Greenway to Scholls Ferry Road. This area features Wildhorse Park, Buckskin Park, Forest Glen Park, Hiteon Park and the 85 + acre park, Greenway Park.
Click here to go to Google Maps to get … (3 comments)
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sales: Does Your Interior Photograghy Have The WOW FACTOR? - 11/09/07 04:30 PM
The single most powerful tool a Realtor has for attracting buyers to their listings is the camera. High Quality Photography should be just one more way you distinguish yourself from the competition. If you want to take stunning indoor shots that wow both your clients and the buyers, you need these … (3 comments)
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sales: Get your short sale done quicker. - 11/09/07 03:44 PM
In many markets across the United States, the term short sale is getting to be very well-known among agents, loan officers and banks. It can be the kiss of death with a sale, since it takes longer to do, usually. I am including some helpful hints for consumers and agents to … (4 comments)
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sales: There is aways a way! - 11/09/07 02:13 PM
Take 5 min. and watch this right now.
You'll remember it every time you think you can't.
You remember the old saying "if there is a will there is a way".
Do you have the will? The way will always figure itself out.
Frank Schiefelbein
Home Loan Consultant
Countrywide Home Loans
847-894-1629 Cell
630-513-4815 Office Direct
866-905-7983 Fax
888-265-9824 Toll Free
http://www.frankforhomeloans.com/
frank_schiefelbein@countrywide.com
FREE … (2 comments)
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sales: True picture of sales in Cape Coral,Fort Myers,Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach, Fl - 11/09/07 09:26 AM
This is a monthly report of sales in Cape Coral,Fort Myers,Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach.
This is a report of all sales and pending sales by Realtors.
100% accurate. Click on: http://www.sunnyspotrealty.net/CapeCoralFl
Check back every month on the 1st for new pending and sales of home, condominium Villa and Townhouse sales, including prices.
Presented … (1 comments)
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sales: Arboretum In Chesapeake - 11/09/07 09:16 AM
In case you didn't know, Chesapeake does have an Arboretum. Not only does Chesapeake have an Arboretum but the city was asked to invest some money into it. The total cost is not known at this time. Some of the improvements include restoring the original farmhouse and establishing a 5-acre tree nursery … (0 comments)
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sales: The Media is Killing Us - 11/08/07 06:52 PM
What have you done TODAY to dispel the media mis-information that has created this housing slump. Not only are is the media killing the real estate businesses, they are ruining the chances of millions of buyers who need to make a move.
Mortage rates are good. Employment is up. Earnings are up.
The … (5 comments)
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sales: Fresno CA Real Estate Market Update - 11/08/07 06:42 PM
Sales Statistics for the month of October
Down,Down, Down She Goes - and where she stops, nobody knows!
It would be nice to be able to report an improvement in the numbers, but that's just not in the cards. The Fresno Market has a large (HUGE) supply of unsold inventory on the MLS … (0 comments)
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sales: Take Advantage of Housing & Credit Woes - 11/08/07 01:40 PM
Real estate investing is a dynamic practice. Change is inevitable. In the October issue of InvestingSherpa we discussed the myriad of changes that are taking place in the U.S. housing market and mortgage industry right now. It is the challenge of every investor to understand these changes, and adjust their investment … (1 comments)
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sales: Home Sales in The Woodlands - Market Report - 11/08/07 09:36 AM
Interesting... number of sales in The Woodlands during 2007 are behind 2006 in every single month so far except for February & August! Strangely though, Days on Market (DOM) does not seem to have been affected too much. We're still missing July figures and we're working on getting those in but the … (2 comments)
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sales: Have You Googled Yourself Lately? - 11/08/07 09:34 AM
You know that old saying, "All roads lead to Rome"? Well, in the modern age of technology, all Internet roads should lead to HOME. Your home pages, that is.If you haven't been paying attention to the Internet lately, you might want to take a look. Google yourself. Google our office. Google … (5 comments)
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sales: It's been awhile! - 11/08/07 08:22 AM
Thanks for reading my blog. Things here on Marco Island have been brought to incredible lows and equally incredible highs. We had our highest sale ever on Marco Island. What a ride!
I would like to hear from you.
Sharon
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sales: Active vs Stagnant Advertising - 11/07/07 03:57 PM
Billions of dollars are spent each year on advertising. It almost seems that everywhere we go that someone or something is trying to sell a product. There are many different forms of advertising which I will spare thhat discussion on this blog, but what matters is whether your advertising is active … (4 comments)
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sales: The Art of Database Management - Part I: Working Smarter - 11/07/07 02:57 PM
Frank Schiefelbein
Home Loan Consultant
Countrywide Home Loans
847-894-1629 Cell
630-513-4815 Office Direct
866-905-7983 Fax
888-265-9824 Toll Free
http://www.frankforhomeloans.com/
frank_schiefelbein@countrywide.com
FREE PRE-APPROVALS!!!!
Lending available in ALL 50 states!
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sales: MLS Annual Sales Statistics - 11/07/07 02:51 PM
Here are the Stats from Central Ohio and Columbus Real estate. Only 3 years have shown a decrease in value. I believe the 2007 decreases is due to the higher priced homes ($400,000 and up) not selling. Homes in the mid price range ($100,000-$250,000) in Clintonville, Northland and the University area have … (0 comments)
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sales: Albemarle - It's all in the Chart! - 11/07/07 10:29 AM
I JUST FIND CHARTS VERY FASINATING!!!
These are the homes sales numbers for Albemarle County (every month back to Jan 2004).
You do not need to be a Chartologist to see the trends here....
Look the PEAKS in July-05, June-06 and June-07 and you see 2 things.
•1. That is the peak sales month … (6 comments)
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sales: Weekly Business Booster! - 11/07/07 09:39 AM
Business Booster click for video 11-7
-- Click on the film strip or text link above and turn up your volume to view your video E-mail from Jeff Pickering.
Happy Wednesday!
It's time for your weekly BUSINESS BOOSTER! You can look forward to receiving this E-mail every Wednesday. We hope you will find this information valuable for you and your clients.
Business Booster can be sent as a .PDF file for printing.
Please call or E-mail if there is anything else we can do for … (1 comments)
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sales: Can't Sell your Crummy Listing? Is it You or the Home? - 11/06/07 08:19 PM
Wouldn't it be great as a Realtor to have a line of buyers knocking down your office door?
Do you have a listing you can't sell? Have you had it on the market for a loooong time? Do you cringe every-time you have to show it? Do you wish it were just gone? … (0 comments)
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sales: Be professional! Be on time! - 11/06/07 03:54 PM
Outside of a person being unprofessional the one problem I have with many real estate agents is being on time. In my office and at marketing meetings it is often joked about that there is regular time and then there is realtor time.
In my area, the first few meetings I … (10 comments)
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sales: Neighborhood Spotlight: Dupont Circle - 11/06/07 12:05 PM
Here are sales statistics for Dupont Circle for the past 30 days:
Size Avg List Price Avg Sales Price Avg Subsidies Avg Days on Mkt
Studio $237,075 $235,850 $4,724 32 Days
1 BR $322,160 $322,650 $2,483 19 Days
2 BR $736,143 $735,785 $2,796 47 Days
3 BR $915,000 $900,000 $35,000 91 Days
4 BR $795,000 … (0 comments)
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sales: Mortgage Fraudsters Finding ways to Exploit Bubble Bust - 11/05/07 09:59 PM
It is hard to find a tragedy in the world that some heartless rat can't find a way to exploit and the current and growing incidence of foreclosures doesn't violate the rule.
Foreclosure fraud is not new - as far back as the spring of 2005 the National Consumer Law Foundation published … (0 comments)
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sales: Melissa r Realtor - 11/05/07 05:49 PM
I've grown up with Real Estate as a big part of my life. My father owned multiple properites when I was a child and bought, renovated and sold homes before he became a small builder in SoMd. Check out his website http://www.skylighthomesinc.com/. I have two uncles who are also small builders … (7 comments)
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sales: Heart Walk - 11/05/07 08:24 AM
Today I want to let the pictures do most of the talking. This past weekend, several members of the CB Ashburn team and CBRB Mid-Atlantic participated in the Greater Washington Heart Walk to raise money for the American Heart Association. As you can see, the weather was great. The atmosphere was … (1 comments)
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sales: Largest Home Builder Cutting Staff. - 11/04/07 11:59 PM
As the housing market in Middle Tennessee softens, the states largest home builder announced staff cuts last week. Ole South Properties, which has nine communities in Rutherford county, is cutting its staff from 33 to 25 as the demand for new homes has fallen. According to an interview with the Daily … (4 comments)
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sales: Housing Sales Lower but Rents Rising. - 11/04/07 11:38 PM
The current housing market shows sales are off at least 10% from last year's numbers and even more in certain parts of the county. Many buyers are simply not buying right now or waiting for a more perfect storm (if there is such a thing), The people who are profitting the … (8 comments)
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sales: Jamestown Alpharetta New Homes Real Estate Sales Forsyth County Georgia - 11/04/07 08:51 AM
Jamestown Alpharetta New Home Sales Forsyth
Jamestown Homes for sale in Georgia. Located off Old McGinnis Ferry in South East Forsyth County. This is the best of both worlds, all the conveniences of Alpharetta and low Forsyth taxes, and the magnificent Lake Windward community nearby, a perfect marriage. These homes are a must see for new homes in South … (1 comments)
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sales: Great Open House!!!!! - 11/03/07 08:51 PM
I had a great open house today!! There is a catch, my sellers live in a quaint little neighborhood on the beach that had a community yard sale, I GOT SO MANY LEADS!! Guess what! They may not be buying today but they appreciated my efforts in this slower then usual … (7 comments)
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sales: Websites to save you money - 11/03/07 06:28 PM
I have come across two great websites that I now frequent to help me save money on everything from office supplies to Home Decor and furniture.
The first website is www.priceprotectr.com. Many stores have policies in place that if you purchase an item and it goes on sale within a certain time … (14 comments)
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sales: "Testing the Water" Pricing Doesn't Work in Albuquerque! - 11/03/07 01:48 PM
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sales: The Home Improvers & Investors - 11/03/07 05:00 AM
PCS
We're state licensed entity, bonded & Insured. Our specialty: Residential Homes. Helping prospect(s) meet their goals with seeing their desires and dreams come to past, is the ultimate plus… Visit our sub site to find out more: activerain.com/psc4u.
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sales: Merchant Specialist - 11/03/07 04:37 AM
Central Payment Corp.
The world most leading merchant company. We offer competitive merchant services for the small - medium - too large businesses. Weather you’re a home based - commercial - corporate, we have the options for you. To find out more about our services, please enter the site at: activerain.com/pcs4u. From … (0 comments)
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sales: ARE YOU ITCHING TO BE HEARD??? - 11/02/07 03:45 PM
I admit I am.
Which is why I have accepted the nomination to the Ponkeyderm Party, the nations first transgender political party.
WHAT IS A PONKEYDERM?A Ponkeyderm is a political diploid, acknowledging that his inner constitution contains both democratic and republican chromosomes. True, the republican chromosome is always dominant in the Ponkeyderm, … (2 comments)
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sales: Don't let your past performance determine your future.... - 11/02/07 03:34 PM
Why do some people always succeed, while others are continually talking about succeeding? It's always baffled me how often that in our day to day conversations that we hear the same banal repetitive comments about dieting, making money, or how we're going to do better in relationships. But water-cooler discussion after … (0 comments)
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sales: Success is in your hands, what are you going to do with it? - 11/02/07 11:27 AM
So. what are your ideas? Your thoughts? Your dreams? Who cares is anyone supports what you want to do?
The important thing is for YOU to believe. For YOU to ignore the people who say you can't do it-and DO IT ANYWAY! It takes courage. It takes persistence. It takes believing in … (10 comments)
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sales: Post-sale, how are you staying in contact with your clients? - 11/02/07 07:20 AM
The agent we worked with to navigate our last home sale has been very consistent in following up with us even three years after we purchased our home. Here are just some of the ways she's stayed in touch:
She delivers or has delivered a fresh wreath each ChristmasShe sends refrigerator magnets … (4 comments)
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sales: Customer Service? And what happened to it? - 11/02/07 01:17 AM
As REALTORS® we should be placing a great amount of emphasis on Customer Service. We are in the business to serve our clients and to place their interest before our own. In fact that is why if dispute should arise from the transaction regarding the commissions paid to the Agents, we let … (28 comments)
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sales: So You Want To Be A Landlord: Part II Story 4 - 11/01/07 09:54 PM
Part I -- Part II Story 1 -- Part II Story 2 & 3
Stories Of A Landlord in Fresno CA.
Here's another story where the gal I rented to suddenly has a significant other move in with her and her 2 kids. Before long and they are fighting like cats and dogs and the … (0 comments)
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sales: Information On The Fresno CA Real Estate Market - 11/01/07 05:28 PM
Here are some stats on the Fresno Market:
In the last 24 Hours the Fresno MLS had 168 residential listings that expired. The average time on the market for those listings was 165/185 days.What does this mean?
It means these properties sat on the market approx 6 months with no buyers!
Who is to … (0 comments)
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sales: High Gear - 11/01/07 04:21 PM
Well things are really running in high gear this week. I'm amazed that Friday is almost here. Between HUD-1's rolling in the door from successful settlements, to mock listing presentations with the newest members of the team, this week has disappeared (almost). The mock listing presentations were a lot of fun. … (2 comments)
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sales: Introductory message of introduction. - 11/01/07 01:46 PM
Hello all,
I hope to assist you with anything real estate related. Give me a yell, I'm always near a computer or my cell...
My area of speciality is north eastern Chester County,northern Delaware County and south eastern Montgomery County. I have special credentials in home-sale marketing, computers/Internet home-finding, finance/mortgages, and investment properties.
Referrals welcomed with … (0 comments)
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sales: Details on October DC Sales With Emphasis on Georgetown - 11/01/07 11:39 AM
October 2007 - DC (Actually 9/30 - 10/30)
Fee Simple - Total properties coming under contract were 303. Following are the companies with the greatest number listed:
LNF - 82
CBRB 43
WFP 15
TTRS 12
Condo/Co-op - Total properties coming under contract were 270. Following are the companies with the greatest number listed:
LNF … (0 comments)
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sales: Sell Your HOme at the Highest Possible Price - 11/01/07 11:09 AM
Sell Your Home at the Highest Possible Price
Making a mistake in selling a home can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in lost profit. Often home sellers make the same mistakes over and over. Avoiding these mistakes is easy and takes little time and effort on your part. Take … (0 comments)
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sales: Why Shouldn't You Sell Your Home Yourself? - 11/01/07 10:42 AM
Selling a home isn't rocket science. Anyone can do it. You just stick a sign in the yard, run an ad in the paper, hold an open house, and boom! you just sell it. Right? Well, there is a lot more to getting an actual sale than that. The most important … (5 comments)
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sales: Avoid Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands - 11/01/07 10:36 AM
Avoid Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands Selling your home can be an exhausting experience. Last minute walk throughs, inconvenient calls, price adjustment and the possibility of being stuck with two mortgages are real concerns. If you are not completely prepared you could end up losing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars … (2 comments)
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sales: Showcase The Interior - 11/01/07 10:34 AM
Showcase The Interior - You can always visit my web site at ChrisCasmirri.com. This information is located in the Tips Vault. You are welcome to use it and any other information you think is useful. I make it a point to read the information on a regular basis. Sometimes we get … (1 comments)
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sales: Setting A Price - 11/01/07 10:28 AM
Setting A Price
As you interview REALTORS®, they may suggest a listing price on your home. Only you can decide what price to set, but you want it to be realistic. The listing price is critical. Set it too high, and you may not find a buyer. Set it too low and … (1 comments)
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sales: Great Information - Sellers Checklist - 11/01/07 10:25 AM
Seller's Checklist - This is great informaton for all agents. I believe that as a Realtor, we should know the process of getting to the closing table and not depend on others to do it for us. As the seller, you have relatively little to do at this point. Avoid common … (0 comments)
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sales: Set The Price - 11/01/07 10:13 AM
Set The Price
To set the right price on a home, combine an objective evaluation of your property with a realistic assessment of market conditions.You are more likely to benefit by determining a fair value and sticking close to it than by asking an unrealistic figure.Underpricing can deprive you of money … (2 comments)
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sales: Signing A Listing Agreement - 11/01/07 10:10 AM
Signing A Listing Agreement
When you choose a REALTOR®, you will most likely sign a listing agreement - a contract in which you agree to allow the REALTOR® to sell your home during a given period. The agreement says that you will pay the REALTOR® a fee when you sell your home. Most … (0 comments)
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sales: For Sale By Owners: Worth the hassle? - 11/01/07 10:01 AM
For Sale By Owners: Worth the hassle? This information is located in my Tips Vault on my website www.chriscasmirri.com. I am inpressed with the stats.
Hopefully this will help convert FSBO's Don't forget to pring this article and have it with you when you meet with FBSO's
For-sale-by-owner residential transactions are less than 15% of … (0 comments)
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sales: Exhibit the Exterior - 11/01/07 09:56 AM
Exhibit the Exterior
In today's makret we need all the help we can get. You might want to save this and give it to your sellers at the listing appointment. Sometime something is right infront of our eyes and we don't see it.
Roof and Gutters
Repair or replace loose, damaged or blistered … (4 comments)
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sales: September Sales For Southern California - 10/31/07 12:46 PM
Dataquick has published it's L.A. Times chart for Southern California for September. I didn't see any real surprises except one. In Los Angeles County they reported that the median price for a single family residence went up 3.7 from September of 2006. I certainly don't have an explanation for that. If … (0 comments)
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sales: DC Average Sales By Neighborhood for September - 10/31/07 12:33 PM
Here are some statistics on average sales prices for the month of September broken down into several popular neighborhoods. In most cases, prices have steadily increased this year. Since January, average prices in Washington, DC, as a whole have increased 14.75%. The largest increases we have witnessed this year to date have been … (0 comments)
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sales: The Key to Creating Intimacy - 10/31/07 12:30 PM
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sales: Smiling Earth in Chesapeake - 10/31/07 08:38 AM
Turns out these beautiful lighted domes featured in all the ads and newspaper articles are just a figment of Smiling Earths imagination. There will be two 100 foot tall domes but they will be just regular old concrete form domes. The 320 million gallon plant has been approved but the owners … (0 comments)
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sales: Too Busy to Talk - 10/30/07 07:41 PM
Have you ever heard of being too busy to return a phone call? Today's market for some is very slow for others obviously too busy. In a office discussion I was told how frustrated one can get when the realtor you are sending a contract to is too busy to give … (4 comments)
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sales: Achieving Success with the Strebor System - 10/30/07 06:34 PM
Commentary by Ralph R. Roberts
activerain, Oct. 31, 2007-A while back, I realized that my last name, "Roberts," spelled backwards is "Strebor," and I designed a system for effectively implementing any plan for success.
When you're ready to put your plan into action, follow the Strebor System:
S: Sticktoitism is the dogged determination required to … (4 comments)
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sales: THE 10 "TEN" Commandments of SELLING - 10/30/07 05:53 PM
The 10 Commandments of Selling Success
By Ralph R. Roberts
ACTIVRAIN, Oct. 31, 2007-There are no secrets to selling success. Every salesperson knows what he or she must do to attract clients, grow business, and boost revenue. Sometimes, we just get so caught up in the day-to-day drudgery of doing business that we forget … (6 comments)
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