sales: AUCTION INDUSTRY GROWTH UPDATE - 04/20/07 03:21 PM
NAA Auction Industry UpdateAuction industry growth continued in first quarter of 2007, NAA research study shows OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Gross sales revenues from auctions by NAA members in the first quarter of 2007 increased 2% over same time period one year ago, a study by the NAA has found. If … (0 comments)
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sales: Marin Luxury Home Market (Sales Report) - 04/20/07 01:40 PM
The past month has seen a significant rise in the numbers of homes entering the market, especially in the $2 million to $4 million range (the number of active listings is up by 26 for a total of 96 homes). That may seem like a lot. But, 23 homes in that price range sold in … (0 comments)
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sales: Sales 401 - 04/19/07 04:13 PM
A key point taught in Salesmanship 101 (OK, maybe it's in 102) is that people buy with emotion and justify with logic. So, the saleman's trick is to find out what the customer's emotional needs and wants are and then provide it - or, more correctly, articulate how the product they are selling … (4 comments)
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sales: Sales 101 - 04/19/07 04:12 PM
Well, here I am proclaiming the difference between good and bad salespeople and look at me. I completely fell down on the most basic aspect of the job last week: returning a phone call. I can't even begin to enumerate the number of times I have gotten on a tirade about … (1 comments)
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sales: Pyhrric Victories - 04/19/07 04:10 PM
I had an interesting situation this past week with a property that I am representing for sale. Back in November, a very low offer came in that we ended up negotiating within $15k - which represented a $100k price drop off the original asking price. On a $600k sale, $15k should … (2 comments)
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sales: Roller Coasters - 04/19/07 04:09 PM
I had a transaction this weekend that was a real emotional roller coaster ride. At the end of the day, it all turned out well for my client - but it was very nip and tuck there for awhile. One prerequisite for being successful in real estate is that you have to … (1 comments)
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sales: The Slight Edge - 04/19/07 04:05 PM
A colleague told me earlier today that Baird & Warner has high expectations of me and my ability to produce. In fact, she wants to buy me lunch and "pick my brain" about how it is I do what I do. Of course it's flattering. But the truth is they are making … (0 comments)
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sales: Door to Door? - 04/19/07 11:42 AM
I have talked with several veteran business persons who have built themselves successful careers in real estate, mortgage brokering, insurance, etc. and they bring up the concept of going door to door within a community. Do any of the professionals reading this post employ such tactics?I have contemplated employing this tactic, … (2 comments)
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sales: West Miramar Real Estate Sales - April 1 - April 15 2007 - 04/19/07 08:55 AM
Address Beds Baths SqFt Liv List Price Sale Price
1790 SW 84TH TE 2 2 / 0 991 $250,000 $230,000
2349 SW 117TH AV 3 2 / 1 2,168 $370,000 $375,000
9901 ELM LN 3 2 / 0 1,185 … (0 comments)
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sales: Relocation Stress??? - 04/17/07 07:37 PM
Relocation can be one of the most stressful and trying events of a lifetime. Add in family , work and day to day trials and it can be something just short of a horror.
I have experienced this first hand! I learned the hard way that Virginia Beach is nothing shy of … (1 comments)
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sales: What do you tell your selling clients? - 04/17/07 02:19 PM
With the talk throughout the nation of the "real estate bubble" and the "buyer's market" I have noticed a healthy increase in the weight people are placing in the days on market of a property. This has led me to thing about what exactly it means to have a property that … (2 comments)
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sales: Emotional Bank Account Deposits Yield More Money - 04/16/07 12:17 PM
I took a class from The Nurture Institute on how to cultivate clients more effectively. This is system works well with any client, but particularly well with the affluent. Today, I want to talk to you about this form of marketing in regards to working with your past clients. The concept … (3 comments)
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sales: St. Louis Realtor Is Proud To Be A "Salesman" - 04/15/07 06:16 PM
I just read a post by a guy named Kevin Tomlinson "I-am-a-Horrible Salesman". In it he speaks of how he hates to be "sold" to, which is something that I think that a lot of us can identify with. However, after reading his post, I think that he might not be … (1 comments)
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sales: California: Median Price Goes Up. - 04/13/07 02:43 PM
Southern California's median price continued its upward movement, cresting the Half-Million Mark. The median has risen nearly 5% since this time last year, for the 6 county area.
The median price is the middle price of resale home's where half are sold for more than the middle price, and the other half … (0 comments)
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sales: Are you working harder and making less these days? So am I!!! - 04/13/07 12:49 AM
Doesn't it feel like we work much harder these days to satisfy our buyers? Does it seem as if they have a sense of entitlement because it is a "buyer's" market? Just 18 months ago the shoe was definitely on the other foot. Now buyers have so many homes from which to … (8 comments)
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sales: Parkville - Baltimore County - Maryland Home Sales Report - 04/11/07 01:16 PM
Week 1 April 2007(Sunday, April 1st - Saturday, April 7th)Here's the first week of April in review for Real Estate Activity in Parkville, Maryland (21234)
Listings
There were 12 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $136,000 to $439,900. 2 of these properties are currently under contract, the … (0 comments)
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sales: What triggers buying behavior? - 04/10/07 08:27 PM
You've got your impulse buyers - i've had those, they love to make offers and write contracts - but... sometimes they pull out of the deal before the end of the attorney review. Ugh. Sometimes you take them out for a month to see tons of houses... then you get that … (7 comments)
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sales: Glendale Arizona Real Estate - Pending Homes – March 2007 - 04/10/07 02:55 PM
The following homes were pending for the month of March 2007 in Glendale Arizona. Pending means the homes were under contract but not yet closed.
Zip code Quantity Average List Price
85301 47 $174,985
85302 41 $213,632
85303 22 $290,795
85304 28 $259,830
85305 8 $314,350
85306 28 $244,996
85307 5 … (0 comments)
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sales: Sales Flix - 04/08/07 06:24 PM
Just got netflix and want to beef up my queue with a couple of sales flix, aside from the obvious Glenn Garry Glen RossBoiler RoomWall Streetany other suggestions? Motivational inquiries welcome as well! As dirty of a plot Boiler Room has, the famous quotes and sales lingo never fails to get … (8 comments)
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sales: Northwest Ohio Market Data - 04/07/07 10:03 PM
I wanted to update the most recent market data for the area covered by the Toledo Board of Realtors. In the last couple of weeks, I have actually had several agents site sales of home that occurred 2-4 years ago as comps for home that are currently on the market. I … (1 comments)
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sales: How to Improve your Selling? - 04/07/07 05:04 PM
It is uncommon to feel you are the worst sales person in the world (If this is the case you should change professions or companies. It shows a lack of belief in either your career choice or your company/product.). In reality, most people feel they are at least average if not … (0 comments)
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sales: Widgets, Units, and Top Producers-Semantics - 04/07/07 09:51 AM
I was in a sales meeting once and we were talking about loan production. The leader of the meeting, one of the VP's of my employer at the time, stated that we had done x number of units in the previous quarter. My first thought at the time was to … (7 comments)
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sales: MARCH'S TOP LAKEHOME SALES BY PRICE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN - 04/05/07 09:29 AM
TOP LAKEHOME SALES BY SOLD PRICE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, MINNESOTAMARCH, 2007 3. 3724 Christopherson Road, Alexandria, MN (50 feet of lakeshore on Lake Ida) - sold for $209,9002. 11080 Tall Timbers Road, Garfield, MN (115 feet of lakeshore on Lobster Lake) - sold for $295,0001. 13110 Maple Island Point SE, Glenwood, MN … (0 comments)
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sales: March Sales Report, Douglas County, Minnesota - 04/05/07 09:22 AM
MARCH, 2007TOP 5 RESIDENTIAL SALES BY PRICE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY, MINNESOTA5. 3125 Crestood Drive, Alexandria, MN - sold for $240,0004. 2787 Wilderness Ridge Rd, Alexandria, MN - sold for $247,5003. 180 Willimantic Drive, Alexandria, MN - sold for $260,0002. 12783 Gurie Lane SW, Alexandria, MN - sold for $266,0001. 1919 Homestead … (0 comments)
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sales: Home Owner Affordability Act 2007 - 04/05/07 07:14 AM
Would getting a twenty percent downpayment gift from family and friends make it possible for more first time home buyers to purchase homes? Representative Dave Weldon thinks so. Weldon plans on introducing legislation that would allow family members to give tax free cash gifts equivalent to a twenty percent house down payment provided … (6 comments)
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sales: The Law of Success - Napoleon Hill - 04/04/07 02:38 PM
Hi Everybody,
Don't let the title scare you, it's not one of "those" self-help type of books.
A very good friend gave me this book when I had come to the end of my previous career and from the moment I started reading it, and all the way through the course of completing … (7 comments)
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sales: Towson, Maryland (21204 & 21286) Homes Sales Quarterly Report - 04/04/07 11:24 AM
1st Quarter 2007(Monday, January, 1st - Sunday, March, 31st)Here's the past quarter in review for Real Estate Activity in Rosedale, Maryland (21237)
Listings
There were 121 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $89,000 to $2,075,00025 of these properties have sold, 40 are under contract, and the remaining 56 … (0 comments)
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sales: Rosedale, Maryland (21237) Homes Sales Quarterly Repor - 04/04/07 10:57 AM
1st Quarter 2007(Monday, January, 1st - Sunday, March, 31st)Here's the past quarter in review for Real Estate Activity in Rosedale, Maryland (21237)
Listings
There were 132 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $151,088 to $610,00027 of these properties have sold, 28 are under contract, and the remaining 77 … (0 comments)
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sales: Glen Arm, Maryland (21057) Home Sales Quarterly Report - 04/04/07 10:36 AM
1st Quarter 2007(Monday, January, 1st - Sunday, March, 31st)Here's the past quarter in review for Real Estate Activity in Glen Arm, Maryland (21057)
Listings
There were 13 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $475,000 to $1,990,5003 of these properties have sold, the remaining 10 are still active.All 13 … (0 comments)
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sales: Real Esate Market Data for Diamond Head Neighborhoods on Oahu, Hawaii - 04/04/07 06:18 AM
The following graphs represent real estate data from high-end neighborhoods in the Diamond Head / Kahala area of Oahu, Hawaii. These neighborhoods include Kahala, Balck Point, Diamond Head, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Waialae Golf Course and Niu Beach. It's kind of blurry but the basline represents years by quarters starting from the 1st quarter … (1 comments)
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sales: High Tech Brochures Help Keep Your Own Leads (Updated - Includes Screen Shots) - 04/02/07 04:27 PM
I have read several paragraphs asking if print advertising is dead. Is it? Or is there a way to get more out of it?
The arguments for and against print advertising seem to hinge on two thoughts...I do it to keep my name and face out there, and the sellers come to … (12 comments)
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sales: White Marsh, Maryland (21162) Homes Sales Quarterly Report - 04/02/07 12:46 PM
1st Quarter 2007(Monday, January, 1st - Sunday, March, 31st)Here's the past quarter in review for Real Estate Activity in White Marsh, Maryland (21162)
Listings
There were 9 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $29,000 to $700,0001 of these properties is currently under contract, the remaining 8 are still … (0 comments)
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sales: Perry Hall, Maryland (21128) Homes Sales Quarterly Report - 04/02/07 12:17 PM
1st Quarter 2007(Monday, January, 1st - Sunday, March, 31st)Here's the past quarter in review for Real Estate Activity in Perry Hall, Maryland (21128)
Listings
There were 89 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $218,000 to $1,500,00014 of these properties are currently under contract, the remaining 75 are still … (0 comments)
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sales: Nottingham, Maryland (21236) Homes Sales Quarterly Report - 04/02/07 12:03 PM
1st Quarter 2007(Monday, January, 1st - Sunday, March, 31st)Here's the past quarter in review for Real Estate Activity in Nottingham, Maryland (21236)
Listings
There were 135 new listings placed on the market. List prices range from $172,000 to $540,00051 of these properties are currently under contract, the remaining 84 are still active.71 … (0 comments)
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sales: Dutchess County, New York - March 2007 Market Report - 04/01/07 09:44 PM
MARCH 2007 - DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK - RESIDENTIAL SALES MARKET REPORT
NEW LISTINGS: 497
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS SOLD: 173 (*note: for the most part, these are properties that were listed prior to 3/1/07)
MEDIAN LIST PRICE: $389,0000
AVERAGE LIST PRICE: $507,278
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE: $340,000
SOLD AVERAGE: $388,175
AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET: … (0 comments)
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sales: Boom or Bust, what are home buyers thinking? - 03/30/07 11:22 PM
The Northwest Arkansas region was once a sleepy center mainly known for chickens and trucking, this booming area with its now busy airport is the center of attention with of course, Wal-Mart's world headquarters. Wal-Mart employs thousands, but the real story is the growing economic base of companies serving Wal-Mart's needs … (1 comments)
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sales: Rivercrest weekly update.... - 03/30/07 06:50 AM
There was a bit of activity this week in Rivercrest (South Bank). While I am not tracking them here - a rental came on on Ox Bow Circle and has an application already! There is another rental on Middle Bluff Place that hasn't had a bite yet, time will tell. Flyers went around … (0 comments)
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sales: Niche Marketing - 03/30/07 12:07 AM
Recently, on one of my blogs, someone mentioned "niche marketing". As the market is getting bigger, rules are getting more complex and clients are demanding more, there has been a growth in the so call niche marketing adherents. A few years ago we would simply have called someone a specialist. Over … (3 comments)
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sales: I need your thoughts - A newbie moment - 03/29/07 09:08 AM
I recieved a phone call from a very established Realtor, who wanted to let me know that he will be conducting a tour of Realtors in my area, and wanted to extend an invitation to me, to show my listings. He mentioned that the agent who used to work for the … (12 comments)
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sales: I Challenge You..to Work Your Business - 03/28/07 06:45 AM
After reading some very inspirational Blogs this week "Out of the Blue...or Was it?" by Lucie Quigley, "Are You Working Your Business" by Melissa Marro and "How do you market yourself?" by Alyse Bromberg I had one of those light bulb moments! Why am I not keeping a proper record of what I … (15 comments)
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sales: New home sales up in California down in other states. - 03/27/07 02:59 PM
The Los Angeles Times reported today that new home sales has declined nationally, but, California showed strength.
The article cites buyer's response to builder's discounts and incentives to be the source of California's new home sales strength overall. Reported national sales figures were down 18.3% and showed western state's new home … (6 comments)
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sales: A BUYER'S MARKET?! - 03/27/07 09:15 AM
Lately in the news media we have been hearing that it is a "buyer's market." I am certain that like most people you are asking "What exactly does that mean?"
In the stock market - when there is a "buyer's market" there exists a situation in which there are more sellers than … (13 comments)
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sales: Smokers Sale or No Sale - 03/27/07 08:16 AM
Times have certainly changes. Bi Levels are no longer $14,000, gas is not 70 cents a gallon, the avergae wage is no longer $50 a week and most people don't smoke anymore. It used to be a socially accepted activity. times have changed.... Are you a smoker who feels that smoking has negatively impacted … (14 comments)
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sales: What Colour Is Your Office... - 03/27/07 06:44 AM
I was browsing through my old House & Home Magazines and came across this article that was done by Melanie Rice. It has an overview of what colour your office should be. Where do you fit in??
Creative People like graphic designers should use colours like Orange and TealMassage Therapist or psychologist … (3 comments)
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sales: Real Estate Prices, Sales Soar - 03/26/07 09:12 PM
After catching its breath over Christmas, the Vancouver Island real estate market is soaring again, especially south of the Malahat. New home construction is also climbing.
February data released by the Victoria and Vancouver Island Real Estate Boards show the number of units sold up substantially across virtually the whole island, … (0 comments)
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sales: Initial Impressions - 03/26/07 04:21 PM
Today I answered our home phone was instantly barraged with a bunch of questions. "Hello, may I speak with Jim?" (Jim's my husband.) When I explained that he was not available, but I could take a message, I got a second question "may I have his cell phone number?" At this point, the … (0 comments)
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sales: Mulitple Casinos for SALE!! ATTENTION INVESTORS!! WORLDWIDE SALES! - 03/25/07 03:01 AM
ATTENTION INVESTORS!!
Multiple Casinos For Sale!
WORLDWIDE!!
Las Vegas $3M to $1 Billion
Zimbabwe, Africa $10M
Cambodia, Asia $21M
Philippines - Asia $100M
Antigua, Caribbean - $37M
Belize - $10M
Dominican Republic $121M
Bahamas
Casino Ships
Costa Rica, Central America - $13.5M, $15M, $18M
El Salvador $3M, $20M,
Cyprus - North $1,25M, $29M
Europe
Czech Republic - $20M
England $19M, $4.2M, $38M
Greece $53M
Hungary $49M, $50M
Poland - … (4 comments)
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sales: Apex, NC Real Estate, Beckett Crossing, Homes with style, Neighborhood with character! - 03/24/07 10:20 PM
Beckett Crossing is a pleasant and mature neighborhood in Apex, NC, off Olive Chapel Road. Access to the neighborhood is directly from Olive Chapel Road or from Beaver Creek Shopping Center through Carriage Downs on Red Barn Way.
Raleigh or NC State University are a 30 minute commute. The Research Triangle Park, … (0 comments)
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sales: Cary, NC Real Estate, Life on the farm, Upchurch Farms! - 03/23/07 10:36 PM
Upchurch Farms is a relatively new neighborhood of approximately 250 homes off Jenks Carpenter Road in Cary, NC. Upchurch Farms also borders the rear of the Davis Drive School campuses.
Raleigh and North Carolina State University are a 30 minute commute. The Research Triangle Park, "RTP," is about 20 minutes. Heavy … (0 comments)
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sales: Are Realtors Differant From Other Sales Persons - 03/23/07 06:01 PM
In short, yes.When you utilize a Broker/Brokerage to assist you with a real estate transaction your relationship with that broker/brokerage is governed by some very substaintial laws.To compare lets use a car lot. You walk onto the lot and are looking for a car. A sales person greets you and begins … (1 comments)
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sales: HOW TO NOT BE AVOIDED - 03/22/07 03:07 PM
The problem we sometimes have is impatience leads to avoidance. Persistance is not the same as being pushy. Assertive does not mean aggressive. Avoid injury to to your career by watching your step. Real Estate sales is a process. It is a lot of waiting and communicating and from time to time knowing … (9 comments)
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sales: KILL THE DEER-IN-THE-HEADLIGHTS - 03/21/07 05:09 PM
Attituede and Objections
It is amazing how an objection raised in the sales process can make most Agents look like a deer in the headlights: They get that blank look of disbelief that you see just before the front grill of your car connects with deerskin at full speed. If the deer … (1 comments)
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sales: Real Estate or Bust - 03/20/07 08:43 AM
Are You Breast Dressed or Best Dressed in the office? You want to be perceived as a "professional" not a "pro". Is your client distracted? Not making eye contact? Focused on the "wrong" thing instead of getting the close, it may be your clothes costing you the sale. Packaging yourself as a professional … (44 comments)
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sales: Rivercrest update....buying and selling in Loudoun County - 03/19/07 02:42 PM
Rivercrest (also know as South Bank) is a small development in eastern Loudoun County. It is bordered by the Potomac River to the north, Lowes Island to the east, Sugarland Run (the waterway, not the neighborhood) to the west and Algonkian Parkway to the south. Surrounded by parkland and trees, there … (0 comments)
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sales: Busy weekend - 03/19/07 11:55 AM
What a weekend! I am so glad spring has sprung because so has real estate! Last week I logged my very first listing! Sunday I had a listing presentation and a showing. The showing I didn't think would be longer than 20 minutes and I would be off to snap some … (2 comments)
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sales: Mecklenburg 4th quarter 2006 Housing Market - 03/19/07 08:00 AM
The Mecklenburg county job market improved as 4,416 jobs were added and unemployment fell from 4.6% to 4.4%.
Average Home Price $259,300Homes for sale 4,409Homes Sold 2,917New Homes Built 2,164Average Days on Market 69*As of 12/31/06
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sales: Do I really sound like that? - 03/17/07 12:41 PM
Well, I was going to do short little blog about my 1st YouTube video attempt. I was feeling bad because I couldn't go out and help my very strong hubby shovel all that wet cold snow. So I thought I'd "film" the event! But then I played it back and was … (15 comments)
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sales: Peoria Arizona Home Sales – WestWing Mountain and Vistancia - 03/16/07 02:49 PM
WestWing Mountain - Peoria Arizona
As of the last day of February there were 101 active homes with an average list price of $570,553. There were also 4 pending homes and 6 sold homes during the month of February in WestWing Mountain. There average list prices were $500,075 and $546,758 for these … (0 comments)
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sales: 408 Lawson Street Brundidge, Alabama - 03/13/07 01:28 AM
THIS PROPERTY HAS EVERYTHING A PERSON COULD WANT. A BEAUTIFUL apx. 2200 sq. ft. HOME WITH QUITE LIVING ON 150 ACRES. PRIME DEER AND WILDLIFE HUNTING, 1/2 ACRE FISH POND. 2 BARNS, AND ACCESS TO A PRIVITE AIRPORT STRIP. $550,000.00
DONT SEE THIS PARADISE, EXPERIENCE IT!!
Contact Shannon … (0 comments)
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sales: Pike County, Alabama - 03/13/07 12:54 AM
Shannonland Is in the
Heart of Dixie !!
When you are buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional.
My commitment as your local Realtor is to provide you will the real estate services you Deserve!!
When you are an informed buyer or seller, … (0 comments)
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sales: Cherokee County Real Estate sales statistics - 03/12/07 09:04 PM
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sales: St. Pat's Cudgel, or Blarney Stone Secrets, March Real Estate Sales - 03/12/07 08:51 PM
Let's see: kiss the Blarney Stone, go to the end of the Rainbow, look an Elf in the eye and don't blink, drink green beer (a lot of) beer or be Irish. This guarantees your near term success in the real estate market. If these are not appealing options call a … (0 comments)
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sales: Creativity, Courage, and Commitment - 03/12/07 02:24 PM
Click on the picture to view video on Creativity
(Video is a little on the "Artsy" side --- not your averge Power Point Presentation)
Being the same as every other real estate agent offers buyers and sellers a choice of nothing.
What sets you apart from the crowd of licensed real estate professionals is … (5 comments)
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sales: Evocative Expressions: How does your logo sell you? - 03/12/07 06:18 AM
Ever since the days of the wild, wild, west branding and logos have been a common way of identifying what is yours. Whether you're branding cattle, products or services, your brand communicates your identity and is perhaps one of the most important pieces of your marketing plan.
So how … (14 comments)
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sales: Leadership Letter #7: Let FORD PWR U! - 03/10/07 04:42 PM
Thank you for your reply! You do know how to set SMART goals to Achieve Success Daily!
Let's talk about talking to people today. Icebreakers, networking, getting to know people, reunions, listening, conversationalism, empathy, etiquette...Remember, he (or she) who talks dominates the conversations, but he who asks the questions CONTROLS the conversation. … (0 comments)
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sales: Phoenix Arizona Real Estate – Homes Under Contract in February 2007 - 03/09/07 11:27 AM
In Phoenix Arizona the number of homes that were under contract February 1 - February 28, 2007 are as follows:
By Zip Code
Phoenix 85004 - 1 Home Pending with an Average List Price of $99.900
Phoenix 85006 - 3 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $140,000
Phoenix … (0 comments)
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sales: Surprise Arizona Real Estate – Homes Under Contract in February 2007 - 03/09/07 11:12 AM
In Surprise Arizona the number of homes that were under contract February 1 - February 28, 2007 are as follows:
By Zip Code
85374 - 115 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $253,045
85375 - 1 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $219,900
85379 - 86 … (0 comments)
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sales: Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate – Homes Under Contract in February 2007 - 03/09/07 11:06 AM
In Scottsdale Arizona the number of homes that were under contract February 1 - February 28, 2007 are as follows:
By Zip Code
85250 - 36 Home Pending with an Average List Price of $318,325
85251 - 45 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $243,869
85253 - 2 … (0 comments)
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sales: Glendale Arizona Real Estate – Homes Under Contract in February 2007 - 03/09/07 10:58 AM
In Glendale Arizona the number of homes that were under contract February 1 - February 28, 2007 are as follows:
By Zip Code
85051 - 1 Home Pending with an Average List Price of $179,900
85301 - 22 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $218,868
85302 - 33 … (0 comments)
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sales: Peoria Arizona Real Estate – Homes Under Contract in February 2007 - 03/09/07 10:47 AM
In Peoria Arizona the number of homes that were under contract February 1 - February 28, 2007 are as follows:
Zip Code
85345 - 91 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $222,881
85373 - 2 Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $346,950
85381 - 26 … (0 comments)
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sales: Will It Be YOU or ME? - 03/09/07 07:06 AM
You Or ME ?
Who is more likely to put a customer at ease faster You or me? When arriving at a listing presentation who is more likely to be welcomed in by the homeowner with a smile? You or Me? Who is going to get to the kitchen faster? You or … (36 comments)
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sales: February Housing Sales Statistics for Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii) - 03/06/07 07:45 PM
During February, sales of 272 single-family homes and 402 condominiums were reported through the Board's MLS, an increase in sales of 9.7 percent for single-family homes and a decrease of 17.5 percent for condominiums, compared to the same month last year. The median price paid in February for a single-family home … (0 comments)
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sales: Prices are Falling NOW is a Great Time to Buy - 03/06/07 05:47 PM
More and More For Sale Signs are Turning into SOLD signs. This is a sign the Buyers Market is picking up momentum. Many consumers may miss an opportunity to negotiate good deals on Real Estate. Many have made offers a little too late to be competitive. While it is true, there … (0 comments)
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sales: Bay Lake Ranch-SOLD! - 03/06/07 06:44 AM
If you missed the Beautiful Victorian Style Home I sold last week fear not. As a local leading expert I have many more. Osceola County is selling fast. There are great values to be had here. If you are tired of the rat race, and are looking for convenience, close proximity … (0 comments)
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sales: Is Harmony The Community of the Future? - 03/06/07 06:34 AM
Harmony-Located 7 miles East Of CR15 (Narcoossee Rd) Lushly Landscaped, A Championship Golf Course, Community Club House, A Wonderful Restaurant. And A great public school. This community of 625 families is growing everyday. The custom built homes line the golf course. Venture down any of the side streets, and it is … (0 comments)
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sales: New Single Family Home Characteristics - 03/05/07 02:11 PM
Does it seem like homes continually get bigger and bigger with each new development? Well that perception is real. According to research by the National Association of Home Builders, American homes are getting bigger and better.
Average finished area (sq.ft.)1950 - 983 sqft1970 - 1,500 sqft1990 - 2,080 sqft2004 - 2,349 sqftTwo … (0 comments)
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sales: Market Snapshot: Hernando County, Florida, February 2007 - 03/04/07 06:41 PM
HOMES:
Homes on Market: 4172
Sold February 2007: 142 Range: $20,000-$689,000
Average Sales Price: $180,516 Median Sales Price: $150,000
Average Days on Market: 120
Currently under Contract: 347
Sales of existing homes continued to improve slightly in February; average and median sales prices remained at nearly the same levels as in January. Overall inventory has decreased from … (0 comments)
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sales: Real Estate Outlook for 2007 - Part 2: A Review of 2006 - 03/04/07 12:22 PM
Real Estate Outlook for 2007 - Part 2: A Review of 2006by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR®Hemet CA Real EstateIn my previous article we examined why the media is always looking for negative news and why the real estate slowdown is as newsworthy as Y2K and the Bird Flu.
In this part, … (2 comments)
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sales: Are You Climbing The Ladder of Success? Or Are you A few rungs short? - 03/03/07 02:01 PM
Are you climbing the ladder of success or are you a few rungs short? Is making it to the top your goal or just a passing thought? How are you measuring your success? Is the next rung just out of grasp?
The ladder is comprised of several rungs. Mastering the lower level … (29 comments)
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sales: Heck of a Salesman - 03/02/07 03:36 PM
A young guy from Minnesota moves to Florida and goes to a big "everythingunder one roof" department store looking for a job.
The Manager says, "Do you have any sales experience?" The kid says "Yeah. I was a salesman back in Minnesota".
Well, the boss liked the kid and gave him the job."You start tomorrow. … (6 comments)
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sales: Carreers in Real Estate - 03/02/07 09:24 AM
We need Real Estate Agents to join our team! We are currently hiring for the position of Buyer's Agent and Listing Agent. We are interviewing individuals whom have had their licence active for years and those who've just passed their test. We are looking for individuals that are seeking a career in the … (0 comments)
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sales: Cary, NC Real Estate, Arlington Ridge, Affordable, Location, Convenience - 03/01/07 10:27 PM
Arlington Ridge is another mature community of 100+ homes in Cary, NC. Arlington Ridge is situated southwest of the intersection of the Cary Parkway and High House Road. Entrances to the neighborhood are from both Cary Parkway and High House Road, allowing easy entrance and egress.
The North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh is a 20 minute drive. The commute to the Research Triangle Park, "RTP," … (2 comments)
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sales: YOU ARE SPECIAL-Spelling It Out - 02/28/07 09:24 AM
Sometimes we just need it spelled out for us. Deal Making is an art. Taking the pieces and putting them together so they make sense. One task at a time. We have a way of measuring who we are by what we have accomplished. We determine our self worth based on … (6 comments)
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sales: REALTOR Question - What would motivate you to refer a Stager to your client? - 02/28/07 09:08 AM
I'd really love to know what motivates a Realtor to want to refer a stager to a client or not. I would love to understand the factors you use to determine if the property is in need of staging or not. Some thoughts I came up with and it can be a YES … (6 comments)
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sales: Columbus Ohio New Build Market Feeling The Cold.... - 02/27/07 12:13 PM
Any interested home buyer searching the real estate ads in the last several months has noticed a distinct turn-down in the new build activity in Columbus and central Ohio. Builders are offering huge incentives to buyers and realtors alike to drive in new business. Local builders Dominion and M/I Homes reported … (0 comments)
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sales: Portland Metro 12-Month Appreciation Report by County - 02/23/07 02:56 PM
The most recent RMLS 12-month appreciation report by county:
Clackamas Sale Price 2005-06 $388,300 Average Change +16%Columbia Sale Price 2005-06 Average Change $229,100 +15%Multnomah Sale Price 2005-06 Average Change $309,500 +14%Washington Sale Price 2005-06 Average Change $316,300 +12%Yamhill Sale Price 2005-06 Average Change $267,100 +19%
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY PODCAST for … (0 comments)
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sales: BUTTING HEADS-BUYERS & SELLERS WHOSE MARKET IS IT? - 02/23/07 01:30 PM
Supply side economics equates to Supply and Demand. If you are a Consumer... You're right. The "Buyers Market" has not addressed the demand is for workforce housing...of which the market has had little to offer. As the market resistance is increased, the supply of housing at or below median value will increase. … (23 comments)
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sales: Why People Stop Buying - 02/22/07 10:39 PM
There is a section a book published in the early 90's called Power Direct Marketing: How To Make It Work For You by "Rocket" Ray Jutkins that has rung true and stuck with me through the years. I thought you might find it interesting and give you some food for thought.
People … (0 comments)
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sales: January 2007 Portland Metro Real Estate Recap - 02/20/07 11:17 AM
January 2007 seems to follow the same trend as the previous months in 2006, with new listings up and closed and pending sales both down. When compared with with the month of January 2006, the number of new listings increased 19.5%. Closed sales decreased 9.4% and pending sales fell 2.2%. The … (0 comments)
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sales: Rhode Island: Newport, RI City Report!!! - 02/17/07 04:04 PM
Click here for Free reports on other U.S. cities & towns!!! (MarketWatchRI.com Site Map & Additional Resources)
Posted by:
John CainBroker Associate
Keller Williams Realty of NewportSales - Rentals - Property Management
Please visit my websites:
Sales: www.MarketWatchRI.com Rentals: www.MyRIRental.com
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sales: Ucluelet the next boom? Will it's new golf-residential project take off? - 02/17/07 11:42 AM
The town of Ucluelet, on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, will soon be attracting more than the storm watching crowd. The community will soon be able to host to elite golfers - and not just for a few rounds. Planned for the next recreation boom town is the Wyndansea Oceanfront Golf … (1 comments)
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sales: BC Housing Market Forecast - 02/16/07 04:30 PM
Forecast Highlights
Housing market activity to remain high Affordability for low-equity buyers worsens Sales slip lower, price increases slowing Tighter rental market Soft-landing market adjustment ahead Lower-cost markets outperform higher-cost urban markets Gradual market adjustment ahead
Market conditions are shifting away from a tight seller's market. Considerable market price pressures remain, which has … (0 comments)
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sales: What do you say? - 02/16/07 01:25 PM
There are a number of news reports out today that housing sales have declined across the US. Reports say that in a few states sales have declined by over 20% (a). The NAR has come out with the most optimistic report. In the opinion of NAR Chief Economist David Lereah the … (31 comments)
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sales: Leadership Letter #6: Set SMART Goals to Achieve Success!... - 02/15/07 04:48 PM
* Would you play basketball without a basket?
* Would you start driving without knowing where you wanted to end up?
* Have you ever noticed that they put a picture of the cake on the box?!
* Would you shoot arrows without a target?
****** No, you're too SMART for that!!! J
Is your master … (0 comments)
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sales: Big Cut in RI Nonresident Withholding is Now in Effect!! - 02/14/07 03:29 PM
As stated by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors:
"The Rhode Island tax imposed on long-term capital gains was cut from 5% to 1.67% as a result of legislation that was enacted in 2001. The lower rate applies to the gain on investment property held for more than five years. Accordingly, … (0 comments)
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sales: You Can't Hit What You Can't See...! - 02/12/07 06:12 PM
... or so said baseball Hall of Famer Walter "The Big Train" Johnson about hitters struggling when he pitched (he's in the Hall with 1st place all-time in shutout wins (110), 2nd place all-time in wins (417) and 9th all-time in strikeouts (3508). The same saying holds true for us when trying to handle an objection-- if you … (13 comments)
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sales: Raleigh, NC Real Estate..Skyline view from Historic Boylan Heights - 02/11/07 08:00 PM
Boylan Heights Historic District is another Raleigh Neighborhood blessed with many fine homes from the turn of the 20th century. Combined with a proximity to North Carolina State University, and the City of Raleigh Downtown area, along with walking distance to Glenwood South entertainment district, Boylan Heights is one of the most … (5 comments)
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sales: Listing Presentation- On Paper or Online? - 02/10/07 10:32 PM
Agent Listing Presentations -
Are you looking for a way to differentiate yourself in your client listing presentations? FPO has some great tools for you to use. Just wait until you see how homeowner's react to them!
Go to http://www.floorplanonline.com and scroll down to the bottom of the screen and under "Resources" click on … (7 comments)
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sales: Raleigh, NC, Real Estate...Timberlake Subdivision...Private lakes and Privacy! - 02/10/07 08:32 PM
Timberlake was partially mapped in the 1940's as a small subdivision outside Raleigh, North Carolina. It is blessed with lakes. The subdivision was originally laid out to include an airstrip for the homeowners, which later was sacrificed for the construction of homes..Over the years it was enlarged and more phases and … (4 comments)
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sales: 1st Place gets a new car, 2nd place gets a set of steak knives, 3rd place gets fired - 02/09/07 11:13 AM
I was given a suggestion that maybe we should have a sales board in the office. I can explain what this is and would like to know if this is something that would be of interest to the group or not. Basically a sales board is used in many sales offices … (7 comments)
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