seller: Sellers- Get Ready...Set...Go! - 07/25/08 11:17 AM
If you are thinking of selling your home this year, you probably are wondering if it will be worth waiting until later. You could be right. But, if you MUST sell your home now, there are some simple things that you can do to improve your chances of selling, AND your … (0 comments)
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seller: Prepare For Home Inspection - 07/22/08 05:05 PM
How To Prepare!
Preparing your home for inspection will not only present your property in its best condition, but will also help to prevent closing delays due to incomplete or repeated inspections.. Attending to each of the following will ensure a prepared property and a smooth sale.
The majority of home … (0 comments)
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seller: Do you attend Home Inspections? - 07/22/08 03:31 PM
I recently attended my buyer's home inspection and was suprised that the LA was not there on purpose. She told me that her broker had been sued over home inspection results so agents were not allowed to attend them.
Wow, my clients expect me to be at everything. I would not even know … (16 comments)
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seller: Forbes names Dallas one of the top ten city to buy a house. Contact Robbins Real Estate Group for all your real estate needs. - 07/20/08 02:59 PM
Forbes names Dallas one of the top ten city to buy a house.
http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/07/14/housing-buyers-list-forbeslife-cx_md_0714bestbuy.html
If you are looking for a real estate broker in Richardson, Dallas, or the North Dallas suburbs, call the company that will exceed your expectations. Call Mindy and Jay Robbins with Robbins Real Estate Group.
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seller: A Real Estate Rumble ~ Does Anyone Really Still Think They Don't Need an Agent?! - 07/19/08 01:06 PM
With all of the negative media surrounding the real estate market right now, and with the "Discount Brokers" falling off the rotting carcass like swollen ticks, I found it quite surprising to see a series of articles posted by a writer on the US News & World Report, where he faces-off … (14 comments)
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seller: Quick Staging Before and After - 07/19/08 12:58 AM
I received a call from a realtor asking me to quickly stage one of her listings.
She didn't want me to work more than 4 hours and that I should help the Seller with organizing closets, toys, etc.
I entered the house, spoke to the homeowner and we decided my time … (6 comments)
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seller: FARMVILLE HOME - 07/18/08 05:38 PM
Beautiful almost new home in Farmville. Within walking distance of local schools and close to downtown.
Visit our website www.pittcounty4you.com! Click on the camera for additional pictures.
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seller: Living in the past... - 07/18/08 04:50 PM
As I sit here on a Friday morning, watching my son ice skate with his friend, Zachary, I am stricken with a point.
Some things from the past are best left there...
In this particular situation, it is the music. I think that we are running through the K-tel Worst … (0 comments)
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seller: It's all about what the seller wants - or is it? It's YOUR job to EDUCATE. - 07/18/08 12:39 PM
"It's all about whatever my seller wants to hear."
Recently I've read some interesting comments in some of the blog posts about agents adopting new marketing tactics - or not adopting them for that matter.
What stands out in my mind the most is a comment that read, "It's all … (10 comments)
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seller: Would you let your buyers sleepover First?? - 07/17/08 06:37 PM
This is an interesting article that I came acroos at Daily Real Estate News
Reality TV shows like HGTV's "Sleep On It" are encouraging homebuyers to ask if they can spend the night.A couple selling a condo in Orlando, Fla., got such a request and asked Pat Skiffington, an associate with … (0 comments)
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seller: Give Them What They Want...Info! - 07/17/08 12:22 PM
Buyers and sellers want more from their agent (or potential agent) than just a sales pitch. They have the WIIFM ("What's in it for me?") mentality. So give them what they want. Give them the information they are looking for and be there for them when they need your services.
Blogging … (2 comments)
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seller: Don't Worship the Almighty FICO Score! - 07/16/08 07:30 PM
For my entire life my mother who was presented with credit during her 20's always told me: You have to have good credit, build a good credit score so one day you can have a car or a house.
Now I"m about to be 40 and I look at my mother … (8 comments)
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seller: The Top 10 BEST Incentives to SELL a Home! - 07/16/08 02:48 PM
The Top 10 BEST Incentives...
1. Offer Closing Costs (a little or a lot, this always helps)
2. Offer to throw in New Appliances
3. Give a Gift Card to Lowe's or somewhere equally nice
4. Offer a SELLING Agent Bonus! We all know why that one works :)
5. Offer … (2 comments)
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seller: What does your real estate agent do for you? Finding a home is the easy part. - 07/16/08 01:48 PM
Why should you use a REALTOR to help with your home buying process? After all the only things that they do are search the mls and drive you around to look at homes.
I was reading comments on a local online news site and realized that the general public … (4 comments)
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seller: Is the "New" FHA Loan the Buyer's (and Seller!) Best Friend? - 07/16/08 09:46 AM
If you have a home to sell or are looking to buy, an FHA loan could be the deal maker.
Now that the Jacksonville (Florida) real estate market is ramping back up, buyers are searching for the best value in a home and the best value in a mortgage. But with … (4 comments)
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seller: HomeVestors ranks Houston second for real estate investing! - 07/15/08 07:45 PM
Houston was the second best market in the nation for real estate investing in the second quarter of 2008, according to a ranking by HomeVestors of America Inc.
Only Dallas was a better market than Houston during the quarter, according to the national franchise company, which specializes in buying, rehabbing and … (1 comments)
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seller: http://www.venturacountyretalk.com/2008/07/15/one-of-a-few/ - 07/15/08 04:38 PM
Ventura County, California -July 15, 2008 - John Duffner,real estate broker associated with Rushing Real Estate and Investments, Inc. located in Santa Paula was recently awarded the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) Designation from The Luxury Home Council.
For complete notice go to: www.venturacountyretalk.com
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seller: New Jersey Grant Program - 07/15/08 04:24 PM
Hi All,
The State of New Jersey has a grant program called HMFA's 1st Time Buyer Mortgage Program, aka Smart Start Grant Program. This program is designed to be used in conjunction with SMART GROWTH. This means the property must qualify as well as the buyer. To see more information on … (0 comments)
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seller: 2580 sq foot home on West Hill Kent with lots of potential. Great investment potential. - 07/14/08 11:10 PM
Great value and opportunity! 2580 sq. foot one story with finished daylight basement. Home is currently being remodeled and already has a new roof, new windows, new paint in and out, 2 new French doors, and new large deck made of 2X6 pressure treated wood. This home just needs to be … (0 comments)
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seller: We just SOLD this home in 1 WEEK! - 07/14/08 09:16 PM
• 1,285 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Ranch" - $80,000
Lafayette, Indiana - Best Home Value in the Neighborhood For the Price! Extensive Updating has been completed, with Attention to Every Detai! You Will Love the New Kitchen, Featuring New Flooring, New Light Fixtures, & All New Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, … (0 comments)
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seller: Real Estate isn't necesarrily about buyers and sellers anymore... - 07/14/08 08:40 PM
Every day in the office I am constantly hearing all of the ups and downs of the real estate business. Daily I am learning of a new situation I've never encountered before. It's actually is part of what makes the real estate business so intriguing. If someone comes to me with … (3 comments)
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seller: What NOT to Do when Showing Houses...(funny) - 07/14/08 06:31 PM
What NOT to Do when Showing a Home...
1. Do NOT eat Mexican beforehand!
2. Do NOT use the bathroom without checking to make SURE the water works!
3. Do NOT talk about all of your dogs and show photos of Muffy, Buffy, & Puffy!
4. DO Chew gum!
5. Do … (9 comments)
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seller: Recession Notes - 07/14/08 02:55 PM
NOTES FOR THe ON RECESSION, PRICING AND THE FUTURE... There was an Associated Press article whose headline read, "US Housing Slump a Prelude to Recession." It was a brief article and had 3 main points: 1) if history is any guide, a recession is most likely around the corner because a … (0 comments)
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seller: You hired who? The one that said…Just because they offered to do it for 1% less? - 07/14/08 10:27 AM
Recently, I met a seller that was planning to sell their property across from one of my listings. He is a very nice gentleman, but the house did need some updating and probably some staging to get the best price for the home.
But, what the other agent, who had just … (28 comments)
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seller: Home Package Looking for a Buyer - 07/13/08 10:55 PM
My buisness partner and I have smaller home package available and we are looking for a buyer. We are working directly with the builder of these properties. If you are a buyer, a buyer's mandate, or direct to the buyers mandate, and interested please contact me via phone (248) 255-1644 or email … (0 comments)
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seller: MLS mysteries. Like, what is it? - 07/13/08 01:16 PM
MLS mysteries:
Just in case you have not had any experience with the MLS -- Multiple Listing Service -- let me give you a brief introduction.
A Multiple Listing Service is a voluntary, cooperative group that real estate brokers and agents join to make it easier for buyers, sellers and … (0 comments)
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seller: MLS mysteries. Like, what is it? - 07/13/08 01:13 PM
MLS mysteries:
Just in case you have not had any experience with the MLS -- Multiple Listing Service -- let me give you a brief introduction.
A Multiple Listing Service is a voluntary, cooperative group that real estate brokers and agents join to make it easier for buyers, sellers and … (0 comments)
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seller: Make it WIN-WIN - 07/13/08 08:12 AM
I just had another closing and a problem came up...
Our contract had some personal items (furniture) in it. Now the lender required that we pull the personal items out of the contract and put them on an "Agreement for the sale of Personal Property".
When we did the final walk through … (20 comments)
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seller: Benefits of foreclosure rescue - 07/12/08 07:42 PM
The foreclosure rescue moving through Congress would let financially strapped homeowners who would normally be considered too debt-ridden to qualify for safe, government-insured mortgages refinance their home loans through the Federal Housing Administration to get more affordable loans with lower monthly payments.
It would help those who have seen their mortgage … (1 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Listings on other web sites. Who controls the data? - 07/12/08 02:07 AM
This is such an overly discussed topic that I'm reluctant to bring it up again; but I'm concerned with what I'm finding on other real estate sites, about the houses and condos that I've listed. I was recently reading a post by Brian Brady about Zillow's new program that allows their … (9 comments)
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seller: Your Full-time Realtor for Life.......... - 07/10/08 03:54 PM
Dear Client, I'm compelled to share with you a life-changing experience that recently happened to me, but first I feel I need to apologize for not keeping in closer contact with you. I have begun to realize just how important your relationship is to me, so I hope you will forgive … (5 comments)
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seller: Your Full-time Realtor for Life.......... - 07/10/08 02:46 PM
Dear Client, I'm compelled to share with you a life-changing experience that recently happened to me, but first I feel I need to apologize for not keeping in closer contact with you. I have begun to realize just how important your relationship is to me, so I hope you will forgive … (0 comments)
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seller: Your Full-time Realtor for Life.......... - 07/10/08 02:15 PM
Dear Client, I'm compelled to share with you a life-changing experience that recently happened to me, but first I feel I need to apologize for not keeping in closer contact with you. I have begun to realize just how important your relationship is to me, so I hope you will forgive … (0 comments)
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seller: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: House Swap Update - 07/10/08 01:10 PM
I’ve written a couple of blog posts in the past year about an interesting, if quirky, trend: house swapping.
(You give me yours and I’ll give you mine — trading houses and House swap (it’s not a new reality show)).
It works less like “Wife Swap” (you don’t give … (0 comments)
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seller: Sellers - How Much Is Your House Worth - 07/10/08 12:51 PM
Want to know the average sale price of homes in your neighborhood without the hassel of listening to a full listing presentation from a realtor? Click on the link below and view all the recent sales in your neighborhood. This is a password protected site that you have full control over … (2 comments)
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seller: As the market changes, so are my clients - 07/09/08 11:58 PM
In the last couple months, I've seen an interesting thing happen in my niche market of Lease Options and Owner Financing. There are more and more agents trying to get into my niche as they realize I'm doing more and more business.
But, what happens when you get in to a … (19 comments)
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seller: Best Times to Buy! - 07/09/08 09:16 PM
A Conventional wisdom says that you need to stay in a home a minimum of five years to ensure that you recoup your purchasing costs. But with some markets soaring, this advice doesn't always apply.
It's All About the Market
Market conditions play a huge part in any decision about when … (2 comments)
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seller: A VA from contract to close: How Can I Help You! - 07/09/08 09:14 PM
After several realtors asking ok, what exactly do you do and how can you help me I'm finally back with my post. I realized I made a mistake in my last blog saying the I would have this posted by Thursday ( I didn't mention which Thursday it would actually … (1 comments)
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seller: Then My Doctor Totally Freaked Out And Scared Me To Death - 07/08/08 04:47 PM
What would you do if your Doctor came in and started freaking out because of your test results? What if he made you incredibly nervous about your diagnosis? Would it concern you? You bet it would!
That is why it is incredibly important that you, as a Realtor, remain calm in … (0 comments)
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seller: What If? a different way to sell your home... - 07/08/08 12:20 AM
Maybe for free... Maybe for $999.
The simple fact is that not all sellers NEED a real estate agent. I have some folks I working with right now that have moved 38 times in 30 years. They have bought and sold 38 different homes in 30 years. In real estate terms, … (1 comments)
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seller: "A FRIENDLY HOME FOR GRACIOUS LIVING AND ENTERTAINING IN BRIDGEVIEW" - 07/07/08 08:28 PM
EXTREME PRICE REDUCTION!!!
Make an appointment today and see this Beautiful 3-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath Home in Bridgeview.
The Main level has Hardwood Floors, Spacious Dining room, Updated kitchen with Ceramic Tile flooring, and an large Master Bedroom with a 3/4 Master Bathroom. The Second level has carpet throughout and offers 2 generously … (2 comments)
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seller: Recovery Keys for Housing - 07/07/08 11:42 AM
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seller: http://www.venturacountyretalk.com/2008/07/06/monday-morning-coffee-break-ventura-county-real-estate-doing-for-week-ending-july-5-2008/ - 07/06/08 07:19 PM
Watching grass grow is much more exciting than the real estate market.
However there are signs that the bottom has been set.
The past week showed listing decreasing, sales increasing, the days on the market for sold homes decreased but the variance between list price of sold homes and the … (0 comments)
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seller: Are Your Clients Chasing The Market? - 07/06/08 12:47 PM
Here in Fairfield County we have sellers and buyers who are waiting to decide what to do in a tricky market. The problem with waiting is essentially these clients are leaving money on the table. Sellers who take too long to properly price their home to begin with find that token … (2 comments)
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seller: Real Estate and Restaurants... - 07/05/08 05:10 PM
Does it seem odd to compare the disparate industries?
Real Estate and Restaurants...
It is actually more of a contrast... There is something that the real estate industry, from the giant franchises all of the way down to hyper-local "Mom and Pop" shops, could learn. And it comes from all sorts … (12 comments)
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seller: Mission Impossible? - 07/04/08 11:43 PM
Mr. Bailey, you did a pretty fair job creating a listing blog for a listing that was almost $1m.
So now we have a challenge for you...
Your mission, should you decide to accepti it is to take a more normal priced property... priced under $200k, and create a … (10 comments)
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seller: Exceeding Expectations - 07/04/08 07:31 PM
Today I spent several hours at my seller client's home. She is a single woman and before I took the listing, I had made several recommendations to spiff up the place. She seemed a little overwhelmed, but agreed it needed done. I had noticed the shutters on the front of the … (8 comments)
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seller: REALTOR Mom - 07/04/08 05:46 PM
There is nothing like being with one of your kids and having someone stop mid-sentence to compliment you about how perfect your kid's manners are. WHOO HOO!
A buyers agent had called the night before at 10pm to schedule 2 homes for a showing the next day. She called me the next morning at … (5 comments)
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seller: Excellence not Size - 07/04/08 05:16 PM
A personal standard of excellence is more important than the size of a brokerage whether you are an agent or a customer looking for a real estate company to take care of you.
Over the years I've tried Large, Medium and Small. The Large spent a lot of time telling me … (2 comments)
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seller: MIMic Group 2008 2nd Quarter Survey Analysis - 07/03/08 07:26 PM
MIMic Group 2008 2nd Quarter Survey Analysis
I gathered some great data this quarter on homebuyer/seller technology tastes and what real estate agents are doing to leverage the internet. Here are a few trends I discovered...Homebuyer/Seller Survey (100 surveys sent, 15% response rate)1/3 of clients still look to local newspaper … (2 comments)
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seller: What are the Actual Numbers ( Southern California ) - 07/02/08 01:10 PM
WHAT WERE THE ACTUAL NUMBERS, INCLUDING FORECLOSURES... A total of 33,024 new and resale houses and condos were sold statewide in May. That was up 6% from April and down 10% from May of last year. Southern California sales volume from Ventura County to San Diego County was 16,917 as compared … (0 comments)
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seller: What Do Economists Think ? - 07/02/08 01:06 PM
HOW DID WE GET HERE? WHAT DO ECONOMISTS THINK?... Well, we got here in a variety of ways. First and foremost the way was paved with cheap and available money. The blame for this goes all the way to Greenspan, Wall Street and the White House. Without getting into the fray, … (2 comments)
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seller: Housing Market Has Its Woes... - 07/02/08 01:03 PM
HOUSING MARKET HAS ITS WOES, BUT HAS ITS OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL... Every cloud has a silver lining and the real estate market is no different. Sales volume took a jump in May (the latest full month available) over April, although sales were still off approximately 10% from May of '07. However, … (0 comments)
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seller: Think About Your MLS Descriptions - 07/02/08 12:32 PM
When a house is listed, one of the first things that needs to be done is to come up with a description of the house. The description should be something that is going to make people say to themselves, "I must see this house!" The description shouldn't be something where people … (45 comments)
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seller: Do you think the seller's should be at Open Houses or Showings?? - 07/02/08 07:41 AM
What is the best thing you can do during showings of your house?Make yourself scarce.
Ever shopped in a store where the employees clearly work on commission and almost seem to lurk in the background, watching your every move, while you shop?
This scenario doesn't really put you in the buying … (6 comments)
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seller: How to Negotiate a Home Purchase from Tippecanoe Mortgage Lafayette Indiana - 07/01/08 02:18 PM
There is much give and take involved in negotiating a property purchase. That's why it's important to have a checklist of what you want to get out of the deal as a buyer. Bear in mind, the home must be appraised and the lender will be looking at the fair market … (0 comments)
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seller: Obama McCain or..........Craig? - 07/01/08 10:15 AM
So you're still undecided as to who to vote for in the upcoming presidential elections.
You're choices have been narrowed for you!
You can vote Democrat.
Barcak Obama seems like a nice guy! His message "Change We Can Believe In" is very plausible.
You can vote Republican.
John McCain and his … (4 comments)
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seller: Price reduced on this 3/2/2 in Richardson Heights Now offered for $129,900 - 06/30/08 11:04 PM
Contact us for additional information www.teamrobbins.com 214-563-4584
Contact us for additional information www.teamrobbins.com 214-563-4584 … (0 comments)
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seller: Hope for Housing Is Hope For The Economy - 06/30/08 04:19 PM
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seller: O'Fallon, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:50 AM
The following statistics
are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08
– 6/29/08
If you are looking to buy
your first home or “right size” now is the time to
buy. As you can see we have a variety of
homes in the … (2 comments)
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seller: Eastern Shore Mobile AL Real Estate: Getting The Price Right - 06/30/08 10:00 AM
Think Eastern Shore/Mobile AL real estate is all about "location, location, location?" Well, think again! Read my latest blog article to learn why the price of a property can trump all of its other pros and cons, including location.
If you are interested in learning about Eastern Shore, Mobile AL real estate … (0 comments)
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seller: Hollis New Hampshire - Want to Own Your Own Beach? - 06/28/08 01:20 PM
DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO OWN YOUR OWN BEACH~
Residents of Hollis, New Hampshire will have a unique opportunity to consider whether they want to purchase or lease their own state park and beach.
Silver Lake State Park is a beautiful state park with a 34 acre lake, ball fields and an … (18 comments)
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seller: Help...Commission Payment on Lease to Purchase...AR Please Come to Our Rescue - 06/28/08 11:49 AM
If any of you have had or know any agents that have received full or partial payment of a commission on a Lease to Purchase prior to the actual transfer of title please let me know.
Lease to Purchase Agreements are becoming more and more prevalent in some markets. We are seeing … (28 comments)
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seller: Do agents think when inputting listings? - 06/28/08 11:23 AM
There are things that I find hilarious as I wander through the listings...
I'm working on a market whiff... kind of a pre-CMA to see if the property will be priced in the ball park... and I am looking through a bunch of listings. And I keep thinking that in some … (9 comments)
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seller: Exit Promo Shop - 06/27/08 10:16 PM
Exit Promo Shop is a powerful communication toolbox EXIT agents use to market property that includes postcards, greeting cards, flyers, just listed and just sold cards, open house cards and newsletters. This toolbox allows EXIT agents to market property comprehensively and professionally. Although each individual piece of marketing and advertising … (0 comments)
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seller: 50-G Listing Program - 06/27/08 09:58 PM
The 50-G Listing Program is a VERY exciting marketing tool used to get homes sold! A home seller enrolls in the program by listing with an EXIT associate. The seller agrees that at the time of closing they will contribute $500 towards the 50-G event. Once 100 EXIT 50-G properties have closed, the selling associates from … (0 comments)
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seller: The Buyers Are Here! - 06/27/08 03:44 PM
In April, I talked about the fact that Buyers seemed to be very prevalent in the market place. They were no longer sitting on the fence and the deals they were getting were exceptional.
Well 2 months later, I'm still the town crier as I run around Bel Air, enthusiastically … (1 comments)
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seller: SHORT SALES!!!! - 06/27/08 03:40 AM
SHORT SALES!!! I don't know about the rest of the country but in the Sacramento Region there are plenty here. The latest information is showing that only 1 in 5 are actually closing and the ones that do close are anything but easy. As a rule I try to avoid them. Honestly … (3 comments)
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seller: Are Buyers Expecting More and More from Sellers? - 06/27/08 12:04 AM
Sprucing up a home prior to placing it on the market is nothing new. Sellers want to create a favorable initial impression when prospective buyers come through their home. What this means is that the lawn needs to be mown, the shrubs trimmed, and the shutters painted. A well manicured property … (6 comments)
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seller: Why should you hire a Buyers Agent? - 06/26/08 12:03 PM
Why should you hire a Buyers Agent?
A Buyers Agent is your advocate and advisor! Wouldn't you like to even the odds?
Once we have created that relationship, I can even represent you on FSBO's!
As a "Buyer or tenant Agent" I can help you negotiate. If I think a property … (0 comments)
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seller: Trying to Sell Your Home For Sale By Owner in Lafayette? West Lafayette? - 06/26/08 08:50 AM
Are you trying to sell your home for sale by owner in the Lafayette or West Lafayette Area? No Luck?
You're in the same boat the McDowell's were! They had their home listed with the broker of Remax for 4 months. They only saw her twice, and only had 7 showings. Needlesss … (0 comments)
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seller: 5 Tips To Sell Your Home in a Tough Market - 06/26/08 07:37 AM
1. PICK THE RIGHT BROKER: Look for local agents who are listing, marketing and selling in your community. Ask several of them to make a listing presentation to discuss your home's value and explain how they would market your property, Lets face any one can put an ad in the … (4 comments)
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seller: Filling Flyer Boxes - 06/25/08 05:14 PM
Why don't they make a flyer box that tells me when it is empty? Maybe a small radio chip that sends a signal when the box is empty? The sellers would be astonished at how you show up immediately after the last flyer is taken. Or maybe there should be a … (7 comments)
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seller: GPS home finder - 06/25/08 05:11 PM
I thought I would share a technological idea with the world wide web.
With GPS enabled phones, they should set up a service, whereby the buyers input the property they want, and whenever they are near a listing that matches their criteria...their phone buzzes and gives them gps directions to that … (2 comments)
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seller: Forelosure: Are You a Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? - 06/25/08 08:45 AM
This is a rather serious question. It is the reason that there are real estate licensing rules, and mortgage licensing. It boils down to ethics.
Here are the questions:
How do you determine the viability of a Buyer prospect?
How do you assess the ways you can best serve your Seller?
What … (0 comments)
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seller: It’s Their First Time - 06/25/08 08:32 AM
In some ways, market conditions in many areas of the country favor first-time home buyers; they have more choices and access to financing at near historic low rates, and they don’t have to sell an existing home to take advantage of current opportunities. This has not been lost on many new buyers – NAR research estimates that in 2007, first-time home buyers purchased approximately … (0 comments)
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seller: 17859 Brick Mill Run: Strongsville Real Estate - 06/24/08 06:38 PM
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seller: Housing Starts in the U.S. Information - 06/24/08 12:49 PM
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seller: Would $1M be a good price? - 06/24/08 12:09 AM
I talked with a home owner (potential seller?) not long ago about listing their home. It was a beatiful home. Nice neighborhood. Good schools. Well decorated. I was not talking with them specifically about listing. It wasn't a house I wanted to list... No garage space. But, this particular person wanted … (26 comments)
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seller: Why is a Garden and landscaping so Important when Selling a Home? - 06/23/08 10:06 AM
I often take the pooch for a walk after dinner. While doing so, sometimes I take note of my own neighborhood on Fort Myers Beach and what I notice most is the landscaping and gardens. A nice garden cannot help but catch the eye, which is why Sellers need to take note … (4 comments)
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seller: Listing Presentation, Yes or No? - 06/22/08 10:00 PM
So what do you guys think? Do you use them? Do you have one? If you have one, what do you have in it? Although I should say as a sales manager everyone should have a listing presentation, I can see both sides. There are some realtors who really don't need … (9 comments)
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seller: Update - 06/22/08 09:58 PM
Hello all,
Just wanted to update everyone who has sent emails and cards etc for Dakotas speedy and complete recovery, first thank you! Second, he is doing well and has taken some steps with a walker. He has dealt with some infections and still can not speak. Please keep him in … (0 comments)
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seller: Buyers Agent, To Be or Not To Be! - 06/22/08 09:24 PM
Well, I'm sitting here watching Army Wives (which is an awesome show) trying to figure out what to blog about tonight and then it hit me. Buyer's agency. I really wonder how you guys handle it. I must admit it is something I struggle with. By the way, although my company … (12 comments)
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seller: Grand Opening - 06/22/08 08:37 PM
So I thought things would calm down a bit now that we had the brokerage open and had some homes moving. Boy, was I wrong! Planning a grand opening is quite a bit of work. We are hosting a gold outing in conjunction with our open house and ribbon cutting. I … (0 comments)
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seller: Short Sale: Do you qualify for a short sale? - 06/22/08 08:01 PM
If you are wondering what a short sale is and whether you qualify, you need to speak to a good REALTOR who has experience with short sales.
In short--a short sale is when your mortgage company approves a sale and accepts an amount less than what you owe them on your mortgage. … (4 comments)
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seller: View my Profile on Trulia.com - 06/22/08 06:36 PM
On this website you can preview my profile and it also will link you to my website, www.kearycoffin.com. Trulia.com also has a search engine to find property.
Remember I am here for buyers and sellers. I can help you get pre-approved, find a home and walk you through the closing … (0 comments)
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seller: Novato Real Estate, Marin Market Overview - May 28, 2008 - 06/22/08 05:45 PM
Interesting Market Trend since April 30, 2008
As there are more Short Sales and Bank Owned (REO) properties on the market, the trend is driving prices for short sales and REO properties downwards; attracting bargain hunters while higher end properties move slower and more cautiously.
Coupled with the new programs since the announcement of … (0 comments)
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seller: Disassemble, rebuild, test, repeat... - 06/21/08 11:35 PM
Auto restoration, real estate, diet... whatever.
It's all about building the system, examining the system, testing the system...
and doing it all over again...
and again... and again.
I am building a Jeepster/Commando from the ground up. Currently I am building a frame. I know that in order to … (6 comments)
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seller: Gwinnett County, GA crossed a line... - 06/21/08 10:51 PM
10,000 listings in FMLS. Actually 10,043 Single Family Residences listed for sale in Gwinnett County. These include Active Listings, Pending Sale (with a Contingency) and Pending Sale (with a Kick-Out Contingency). That is a LOT of properties.
But I would hesitate to say that all of them are equally for sale...
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seller: Excuse Me -- that is unethical (or is it?) - 06/21/08 09:38 PM
Short sale specialists, please chime in and tell me I am seeing this in the wrong light!
A little background; I have buyers who have been seriously looking for about three weeks. Along the way they told me about a home that they had inquired about before they worked with me. … (11 comments)
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seller: matching buyer and sellers - 06/21/08 08:18 PM
I like to try to open communication between Ocean City real estate agents with the idea of all of us creating more sales. If you have a buyer looking for a property write down the criteria they need. If you have a listing that may fit the criteria post it. An … (0 comments)
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seller: Cutting Corners, Sigh. - 06/21/08 12:14 PM
Last night I was doing a CMA for a seller and was checking out the current actives in the building (the competition).
One of the listings was just in horrible shape:
- there was no neighbourhood selected (so presumably it was not showing up on realtor searches for the neighbourhood).
- … (6 comments)
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seller: CYA And The Beauty of The Post Settlement Agreement - 06/21/08 10:40 AM
I am rethinking how I have done my business for the last two decades. I think the Post Settlment Occupancy agreement (PSOA)will now come into play for me and what is best for my clients on almost all contracts.
This will be important for the "domino effect" transactions. These are the … (0 comments)
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seller: What do you mean the contract fell through and we are asking for $30,000 more? - 06/20/08 01:50 PM
My clients and I were out touring homes when we passed a house in a new home community. They said they had inquired about it early on in their search before they contacted me. They loved the model and wish they could have made an offer. It was a short sale … (4 comments)
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seller: Do you really know what your sellers are doing? - 06/20/08 01:19 PM
I am not fond of touring a home when a Seller is present. I think it is a pretty awkward situation all around. However sometimes there isn't an option and I accept that.
This was the case the other day. I was touring homes with my clients and we came to … (6 comments)
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seller: Things not to Forget when buying Foreclosures - 06/20/08 08:04 AM
Buying a foreclosed home just like buying any piece of property has no guarantee of success. You don't want to be the kind of purchaser who isn’t knowledgeable and careful and ends up losing money. I would advise finding a Real Estate professional in your area that deals with foreclosures … (0 comments)
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seller: How do you get your Seller to listen to reason in a difficult market? - 06/20/08 03:01 AM
How do you get SELLERS to listen to your best advice?
The market has drastically changed in the past few years. We have to tell sellers that their house is worth less than they thought it was.
As professionals we have to give people bad news sometimes. Tell them … (13 comments)
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seller: HOW YOU TREAT YOUR CLIENT MAY HAVE AN AFFECT ON ANOTHER REALTOR! - 06/19/08 01:56 PM
I was working with a client that was moving here from Oklahoma, they had their home listed with a RE/MAX agent in Oklahoma. I spent alot of time with them, showing them property in several different towns. They had to sell their home in Oklahoma to buy here.
I kept in touch … (6 comments)
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seller: Do you do a pre-closing walk through? What do you check? - 06/18/08 02:11 PM
Do you do a pre-closing walk through? What do you check?
Whenever I am working with the buyer, I strongly recommend that they do a pre-closing inspection of the property. It is pretty informal, but sometimes you actually do find some problems.
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