seller: Stop trying to sell your home! Invest in your future instead - 04/04/07 06:22 PM
I've heard this from seller after seller, "I need the equity from my present home to purchase my new home". I tell them "Yes you do, so why are you throwing it away, by selling it the traditional way?"
Let me teach you a better way! Offer your home with owner financing … (2 comments)
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seller: What have you done above and beyond to earn your commission lately? - 04/04/07 06:05 PM
Recently I was at a settlement waiting for the closing agent to arrive and the listing agent and I got to talking about difficult deals and the craziest things we had to do to insure the house went to settlement. He told me about a time he had to go out … (8 comments)
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seller: Staging - it works! Many thanks to Phyllis Pafumi! - 04/04/07 02:08 PM
Just thought I would share with everyone what a difference staging makes in pictures and a virtual tour!BEFORE:http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-8890-354BXC-02AFTER: http://ts.rtvpix.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-7520-MZ664G-03 I'll let you know how it does in showings - this is my mother's listing that I did the photos and virtual tour on. ;)I'm sure Phyllis can tell you all she … (11 comments)
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seller: Preparing for a Home Inspection... The Wrong Way - 04/04/07 09:51 AM
Here's the scenario...
The homeowner's calendar says 9 am - home inspection. "No, problem," he thinks. "I'll just go into work a little late. Maybe about 10 o'clock. After all, how long can a home inspection take? The inspector will walk around and see right away what a great house we have. … (2 comments)
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seller: Brunswick, Maryland - Make it your hometown - I did - 04/04/07 08:27 AM
I am not only a Real Estate Professional in the Brunswick area, I am also a resident. Many tend think of Brunswick as a that town far out there on many hills and cliffs. I am hear to tell you they are wrong! Yes, indeed some homes have very little property … (1 comments)
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seller: Great Article for Sellers and people looking to make their home "VISITOR FRIENDLY" - 04/04/07 08:13 AM
As soon as you log off, take a minute to go out your own front door (take your keys!) and walk up as if you were a first-time guest. What do you see? Do you feel welcome? What sort of people live here?
We all want to make guests feel welcome, … (0 comments)
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seller: Why can't the media call it what it is...Mortgage fraud is illegal...Not flipping is illegal - 04/03/07 01:45 PM
Why does the media continue to tell us the lie that flipping is illegal? I honestly don't know. Here's the deal. What the media is calling flipping is actually just a investor buying a property and then selling at a profit by means of mortgage fraud.
There are plenty of times … (0 comments)
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seller: Are there still good investment properties out there or are they already gone? - 04/02/07 08:27 PM
Most of the time a great deal is already gone before you even know that it was for sale? Why is this? The plain and simple truth is because the investors have a Realtor that is always looking for them! When your Realtor has found one, instead of putting the home … (0 comments)
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seller: WHO pays the commissions (and other fees)? - 04/02/07 02:40 PM
This is sure to spark some debate.
I am in the camp that believes that broker's fees and/or commissions are paid "from the proceeds of the transaction."
On the one hand, the Seller often contracts with a Listing Brokerage to pay a specific commission. Often, that commission includes a co-op fee for a … (4 comments)
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seller: Listing Homes for Sale - Part 3 of a 5 Part series - 04/01/07 09:53 AM
Link to Listing Homes for Sale - Part 1 of a series
Link to Listing Homes for Sale - Part 2 of a series
This series focuses on effective and efficient methods of meeting with Sellers who want to sell Phoenix area Homes and Real Estate, determining whether there is a good fit between … (12 comments)
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seller: Selling your home fast and for top dollar - 04/01/07 02:06 AM
There are many things to do to ensure a fast sale, including having great curb appeal, a price that isn't higher than your competition and having the best real estate agent. There are still things that can put your home on the top of most everyone’s list and get your home … (0 comments)
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seller: What is an "As Is" Sale? - 03/30/07 04:20 PM
With more foreclosure and as-is property coming on the market everyday - it is important for consumers / clients to know what "as is" really means. It means that the seller must disclose all known defects - but that they aren't expecting to pay for any repairs. (However - never … (0 comments)
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seller: What is a Septic System? How does it differ from a city sewer system? - 03/30/07 10:22 AM
Considering moving to a home on acreage? Often country homes are too far away from public sewer lines and require an individual sewage or septic system to handle wastewater and material. These systems are an integral part of your new home and need to be cared for properly. Having the system … (5 comments)
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seller: Just Say No! 10 Things You Can't Do If You Want to SELL Your Michigan Home - 03/30/07 04:08 AM
10. Try to sell "By Owner." Sorry, I am not just saying this because my livelihood is in selling homes. If you want to sell your home, you need to be where the buyers are. Since about 90% of sales in Metro Detroit involve real estate agents, that is clearly where … (42 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Investments: In or Out of Town? - 03/28/07 11:36 PM
Real Estate Investment:
Ever take a vacation and visit a timeshare (RCI or Interval International affiliates)? They put you up in either a hotel or if they are good at what they do, they put you in one of their development condos. Your obligation is to take their 90 minute tour (it's never 90 … (4 comments)
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seller: Pre-Foreclosure - Get 'em while there hot - 03/28/07 05:05 PM
Ever wonder why investors seem to find those great deals before anyone else does? The reason is they work with Realtors that specialize in Pre-foreclosure (Short Sales). The reason Pre-foreclosure is so profitable is because the seller usually has waited to long to get a full market value price on their … (0 comments)
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seller: Selling Your Own Home - We can help and will - 03/28/07 12:36 PM
Congratulations on joining the world of Real Estate by selling your own home. I hope you enjoy it and get everything you want out of the process. By the title and hopefully by the content of this article you will come to understand that ...Click here to read the entire blog … (0 comments)
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seller: Sweat the small stuff and you will sell faster - 03/28/07 11:52 AM
You may have heard the phrase don't sweat the small stuff. Well I can tell you the person that said that wasn't selling their home. If you are selling a home you are most likely a buyer also, so why not think like a buyer instead of a seller?...Click here to … (0 comments)
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seller: Hurry up and Sell? - 03/27/07 07:40 PM
Every wonder why you get this feeling from your agent? If you are feeling this way, it is not too late to change this opinion. Call your agent, invite them over and have a cup of coffee. When a listing gets old and stale, most of the time it is because … (1 comments)
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seller: Teri's Top 10 Tips for a Quick Sale! - 03/27/07 08:56 AM
Get ready! With the spring sale season just around the corner, now is the time to get your home ready to put on the market. As a Minnesota Realtor, I have seen many homes go on the market that simply are not ready. This decreases the amount a buyer is willing … (2 comments)
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seller: 3 Deadly Mistakes Every HomeBuyer should avoid. - 03/25/07 09:24 AM
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Today, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own new home. Buying … (0 comments)
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seller: New John L. Scott Office: Sandy, Oregon 97055 - 03/24/07 01:29 PM
Stop on in a say hello! The new John L. Scott Sandy office is open for business. The Shuler Building was recently renovated in the Cascade style of architecture. It was originally a church building and most of the original wood and hardwood has been restored. John L. Scott Sandy is located … (1 comments)
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seller: Springtime in Cascadia Village Neighborhood Sandy Oregon - 03/24/07 01:13 PM
Spring has sprung here at Cascadia Village in Sandy, Oregon. This great neighborhood was built by Buena Vista Homes. There are sidewalks, parks, underground utilities and undulating hills that give this neighborhood its character.
Sandy, Oregon is a rural city located about 25 minutes from downtown Portland and 20 minutes from Mt. Hood ski … (0 comments)
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seller: National market indicators close on the tail of our local growth - 03/24/07 09:21 AM
A few days ago, I posted about our Edmond Real Estate statistics in Edmond Real Estate market shows positive signs in February and it appears that the national numbers are following closely behind our local positive indicators. According to an article published by the NAR, "Total existing-home sales - including single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops - … (0 comments)
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seller: The AS-IS Mistake when selling your home - 03/22/07 09:27 PM
If you are putting you home on the market you are looking for the most suitable buyers. Telling your Realtor to mark the home to sell AS-IS can and will discourage 50-75% of potential buyers from ever seeing your home at all.
When a buyer is looking on the internet for … (1 comments)
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seller: Hopefully - 03/21/07 10:16 AM
Yesterday I did an inspection on a very nice house, however the listing agent and the seller did not prepare the house for the inspection.
Basically there was no access to some major components of the home. I was a nice and probably should not have spent the extra time to … (4 comments)
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seller: Poop happens (or all you want to know about the City of Kirkland's Emergency Sewer Program) - 03/20/07 02:39 PM
The city of Kirkland is aggressively replacing a on-site sewer systems (OSS) with their city limits. In Kirkland, there are many properties dependent upon septic systems, many of which are aged and failing. Septic systems are intended to be a short-term solution for handling wastewater with an expected life of … (0 comments)
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seller: Congratulations! Your under contract, Now what??? - 03/19/07 04:45 PM
Get a professional home inspection! You only got aproximatelly 10 days after signing the contract.
A professional Home Inspector is typically hired by a potential homebuyer right after the offer to purchase contract is signed, prior to executing the final purchase and sales agreement. However, before the potential buyer signs the offer … (0 comments)
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seller: Listing Homes for Sale - Part 2 of a 5 Part series - 03/18/07 11:01 AM
Link to Listing Homes for Sale - Part 1 of a series
This series focuses on effective and efficient methods of meeting with Sellers who want to sell Phoenix area Homes and Real Estate, determining whether there is a good fit between the Seller and the prospective Listing Broker, and the technology that … (10 comments)
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seller: Listing Homes for Sale - Part 1 of a 5 Part series - 03/17/07 05:26 PM
This series will focus on effective and efficient methods of meeting with Sellers who want to sell Phoenix Homes and Real Estate, determining whether there is a good fit between the Seller and the prospective Listing Broker, and the technology that is available to streamline the process.
The premise of this … (11 comments)
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seller: For Sellers 5 - The Escrow - 03/16/07 02:13 PM
The last in the sellers series covers a few subjects all sellers should be mindful of during the escrow process. This is the time to be sure our agent is keeping an eye on the ball. Not only your ball, but the buyers ball too. There are plenty of things … (0 comments)
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seller: Open House & Privacy - 03/16/07 11:10 AM
Open Houses & Privacy
An open house can be a great way to sell your house. It can also be an open invitation to prying eyes.
To keep your personal life, "personal" here are some steps you can take to snoop-proof your house when prospective buyers are around:
1. Clear away mail and … (2 comments)
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seller: Buyers Compromising on Their Homes - 03/16/07 09:12 AM
Buyers are compromising on their homes? Why can't I ever get a buyer like that? I seem to always get the buyers who are looking for this and that and that over there, and they're never happy because they can't find everything they want in one house so they keep looking … (7 comments)
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seller: Texas- 2006 Profile of a Buyer and Seller - 03/16/07 08:35 AM
NAR has their own number saying 79% of buyers use the internet when looking for a home. However, Texas has done their own research. The 2006 Profile of Texas Homebuyers and Sellers has some astonishing numbers.
According to the profile, 94% of Buyers were using the internet to look for properties. That's … (1 comments)
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seller: The sky is falling! What color is the sky in your world? - 03/15/07 10:43 PM
As we move close to the end of the third quarter, I find myself laughing hysterically. No, it's not because I have an invisible friend that doubles as a stand-up comedian. I'm not seeing or hearing voices and I haven't lost my mind. But the further we move into 2007, the more I'm convinced that … (5 comments)
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seller: Septic Systems - 03/15/07 12:02 PM
Septic Systems
Article courtesy of Joe Kormos, A-1st Look Home Inspectors Inc. Your 1st Choice in Property Inspection Professionals. For additional informative articles please visit http://www.a-1stlookhomeinspectors.com/
Septic Systems
Information for Homeowners
If your septic tank failed, or you know someone whose did, you are not alone. As a homeowner, you are … (7 comments)
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seller: Zillow—Valuable Tool or Inaccurate Values? - 03/15/07 08:26 AM
When Zillow first hit the web last year, I was intrigued. Wells Fargo Bank had previously offered a similar tool on their website but it was no longer available. When I checked out Zillow, I wasn't surprised to find that like the WF Bank tool, the numbers were only accurate in … (13 comments)
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seller: Pensacola, Florida-Buyers are getting more - 03/14/07 04:22 PM
As everyone is aware of, this is a buyers market in the ciy of Pensacola, Florida. I have a first time homebuyer that got into a home with no money down and the seller paid all his closing cost. Granted, the buyer went VA, but the seller paid his prepaids along with the closing costs incurred … (2 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Strategies: Stop Calling Ads! (Strategy 5) - 03/14/07 12:49 AM
5. STOP CALLING ADS!Whether you decide to work with me or not, pick an agent you feel comfortable with and stay with that agent if he or she is doing the job. Agents work on commission and are paid by the seller, NOT THE BUYER! I charge NOTHING for my time … (0 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Strategies: Sell First, then Buy (Strategy 4) - 03/14/07 12:47 AM
4. SELL FIRST, THEN BUY.If you have a house to sell, let me help you sell it before selecting a house to buy! I have seen few contingent sales work in the last 3 years, unless it's with a new home builder who has other houses to sell and can afford … (0 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Strategies: Pre-Approved vs Pre-Qualified (Strategy 1) - 03/14/07 12:40 AM
1. DON'T GET "PREQUALIFIED"!Do you want to get the best house you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible.Price is only one bargaining chip in the negotiations, and not necessarily the most important one. Often other terms, such as the … (0 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Related items: Facts about Radon - 03/14/07 12:31 AM
Breathing Easy: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Radon
This video below is provided by from the EPA web site and satisfies a long-standing need for a short visual educational tool on how to best include radon in residential real estate transactions. With a bit of light humor, the video … (0 comments)
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seller: Are you an Ostrich or a Homeowner? - 03/12/07 11:50 PM
With the increasing number of homeowners getting behind on their mortgages it becomes more clear every day that the general public is not very well informed on their options. In the last week, I've come upon several homeowners in distress; three in danger of foreclosure and one facing a heavy IRS … (2 comments)
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seller: Day Light Savings Time in Elk Grove California - 03/11/07 05:25 PM
Oh.. Day Light Savings Time in Elk Grove, California...The time has been changed by those in great places of most importance and authority...
As I was sipping my morning coffee on this auspicious Sunday, I noticed that the atomic clock that is in tune with the satellites up in space did not know that the … (4 comments)
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seller: We Live by Our Own Code. What’s yours? - 03/11/07 04:06 PM
I finished a purchase loan transaction with a client living in Southern California. The transaction went smoothly enough, but my customer asked me a question that I was not sure how to answer. "Did I think it was in his best interest that his realtor was not only representing my client … (5 comments)
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seller: Its Tax Season Again. - 03/11/07 10:46 AM
This year Tuesday, April 17, is the deadline to file your federal tax returns. And this is a good time to remind our friends to double check your returns before sending them off whether electronically or the old fashioned paper method.
The IRS has been touting via public … (4 comments)
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seller: Would you trust the person who has the most to gain? - 03/10/07 01:50 PM
I asked this question at a presentation I made in front of my networking group the other day. The way I see it, most of our clients ask our opinion, and the opinion of the lender involved in the transaction. The problem is, these two people both stand to make a … (10 comments)
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seller: BUBBA--The Flipside of FSBO - 03/09/07 08:05 AM
Most people, whether in the real estate industry or not,have heard of the FSBO--A For Sale By Owner seller. The acronym has been used for quite awhile as there has always been a segment of the market that chose to sell their home directly to a new buyer. But, there's a … (14 comments)
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seller: Seller Incentives - 03/08/07 08:04 PM
I'm looking for some help here!
What has the experience been in this market for a builder to offer paying the 1st year's worth of a mortgage? I am seeking out what pros and cons would be to this. What are the tax ramifications, what would the steps be for actually paying … (0 comments)
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seller: Doors at Your Home - 03/08/07 08:33 AM
Replacing Exterior Doors and Storm Doors … (0 comments)
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seller: Dream Home Guide to Finding the Perfect Home - 03/06/07 02:44 PM
hatever you’re looking for, I’d love to help you find your dream home. Call me and I will show you what’s available in your area. If you’re selling your home, I can create a plan to market your home to its best advantage. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell … (0 comments)
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seller: Mortgage Fraud—Important Reminders for Buyers, Sellers and Agents - 03/05/07 11:37 AM
Last summer while driving home from an appointment, I received a call on my cell from an agent who had just shown one of my listings. The listing was a little town home in the north metro of the Twin Cities. Since there were several other properties listed in the development, … (24 comments)
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seller: Buyer asks, "What's the black stains on the roof of so many homes?" - 03/02/07 07:38 PM
One of the first things a Cary Buyer relocating from the North notices is the black stain that develops on many roof surfaces in the Triangle area. And they want to know if it is a problem, or if the roof is degrading.
The stain is cosmetically unsightly, but harmless to the … (6 comments)
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seller: Why Don't Consumers Trust Realtors? - 03/02/07 02:06 PM
We still seem to have a problem with consumers trusting Realtors. Have they had a bad experience? Did they just think it was bad and really it was a misunderstanding that the "bad" Realtor didn't even know about? Did they have parents who pounded it into their heads to not trust … (0 comments)
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seller: Selling Your Home - 03/02/07 09:05 AM
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seller: Customer Appreciation - 03/02/07 09:03 AM
I have always enjoyed working with both buyers and sellers, but every now and then a transaction really warms my heart. After helping a young "about to be married" couple find their first home, walking them through the entire process, and finally getting to settlement, seeing the joy and excitement on … (0 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Agent Selection Primer—How to Choose the BEST Realtor for YOU! (Part Two of Two) - 03/01/07 06:25 PM
The Twin Cities Fox News affiliate's investigative team recently ran a new segment on mortgage and real estate fraud. A man was allegedly bilked out of nearly half a million dollars by a loan officer and real estate agent he met in a bar! The story is not a new one … (2 comments)
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seller: MLS Stats for Douglas County Homes that SOLD Feb 2007 - 03/01/07 10:38 AM
Welcome to Douglas County Kansas real estate where the end of February brought us a bright, sunny 76 degree day, 5-6 inches of rain last night, and heavy snowflakes blowing straight across this morning; all within less than 24 hours!!
February 2007 brought the sale of 67 homes versus 51 homes in January … (0 comments)
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seller: MLS Stats for Douglas County Homes that SOLD Feb 2007 - 03/01/07 10:36 AM
Welcome to Douglas County Kansas real estate where the end of February brought us a bright, sunny 76 degree day, 5-6 inches of rain last night, and heavy snowflakes blowing straight across this morning; all within less than 24 hours!!
February 2007 brought the sale of 67 homes versus 51 homes in January … (0 comments)
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seller: MLS Stats for Douglas County Homes that SOLD Feb 2007 - 03/01/07 10:34 AM
Welcome to Douglas County Kansas real estate where the end of February brought us a bright, sunny 76 degree day, 5-6 inches of rain last night, and heavy snowflakes blowing straight across this morning; all within less than 24 hours!!
February 2007 brought the sale of 67 homes versus 51 homes in January … (0 comments)
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seller: The Challenges of Buying (and Selling) A Short Sale Home - 02/28/07 04:36 PM
As buyers look for the ‘best bargain' in a home, most are curious about three types of bargain-basement properties: the Short Sale, the Bank-Owned, and the HUD Sale.
The Short Sale home is basically a pre-foreclosure sale. The owners have financial issues, have missed or been late on mortgage payments, and are … (0 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Agent Selection Primer—How to Choose the BEST Realtor for YOU! (Part One of Two) - 02/28/07 07:59 AM
The Twin Cities Fox News affiliate's investigative team recently ran a new segment on mortgage and real estate fraud. A man was allegedly bilked out of nearly half a million dollars by a loan officer and real estate agent he met in a bar! The story is not a new one … (10 comments)
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seller: damned if you do, damned if you don't!! - 02/27/07 08:23 PM
I am on the warpath today, I just wanted to post another rant...
My seller of my overpriced listing that I posted about a few weeks ago, has been presented with a FULL PRICE CONTRACT!!!!!!!! YIPPEE! right?? Wrong.
I finally convinced the seller to reduce the riiculously overpriced "castle", and after much arm … (4 comments)
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seller: If you're an Illinois Realtor with seller clients turned buyers that are moving to NW Indiana, we need to talk. - 02/27/07 04:09 PM
Attention Chicagoland and Suburban Illinois Realtors. My Schererville, Indiana office is 27 Miles SE of Downtown Chicago. We serve all of Northwest Indiana...Lake/Porter/Laporte Counties. If you're an Illinois Realtor with seller clients turned buyers that are moving to NW Indiana, we need to talk. Why not help your client find the right Indiana Buyer … (0 comments)
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seller: The balance between engineering and fixing--what should determine? - 02/27/07 01:49 PM
I received a call today from a Realtor that has a house under contract. During the inspection a problem was discovered with the girders and floor system. (Dormant termite damage) It turns out this amount of damage will require engineering and permitting to fix. The unfortunate aspect is the loss of … (1 comments)
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seller: A blog for remodel/construction questions for a Certified General Contractor - 02/26/07 04:50 PM
Hello, I am happy to have been invited to Active Rain, what a wonderful resource and I would like to add to the resource pool by offering my advice regarding construction related questions. I often work for Realtors and their sellers/buyers to repair or enhance listings. I also build custom houses, … (19 comments)
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seller: Northwest Indiana Real Estate: Bottom Line 101 - 02/25/07 05:48 PM
THE BOTTOM LINE Sellers: Free Bottom Line Analysis of Net Profit To find out how much money you'll net from your house, add up your closing costs and subtract them from the sale price of the house. Closing Costs for Sellers Mortgage payoff and outstanding interest. Prorations for real estate taxes. … (1 comments)
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seller: Northwest Indiana Real Estate Information - 02/25/07 08:21 AM
http://activerain.com/blogs/suzannewillems/archives/2007/02
Looking for Northwest Indiana Real Estate Information. Look at these articles for useful information covering all of Northwest Indiana. If your thinking of selling you will find useful tips and how to maximize your profits. Buyers will appreciate all the insightful strategy in making the next move up.
Serving Cedar Lake, Crown … (0 comments)
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seller: Outlook On Real Estate In Spokane & Eastern Washington - 02/20/07 09:01 PM
With all the national media focused on many of the larger markets of the nation and their continued slowing in home sales, I am often asked how our local market is doing and what is expected in the future. While we have seen double-digit increases in home appreciation over the last couple … (0 comments)
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seller: Enhancing your Home for Impact - 02/19/07 02:46 PM
ENHANCING YOUR HOME FOR IMPACT
Marketing Preparation and First Impression
To get the best impact, it helps to look at your home through buyer's eyes
Outdoors
Invest in landscaping where it can be see at first sight.Cut back over-grown shrubs and keep lawn mowed.Paint your house if necessary.Place flowers outside of the front door.Repaint front … (0 comments)
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seller: Sellers, Don't Discount Your Competition - 02/18/07 07:56 PM
Now that I've hooked you, note that I mean the other meaning of 'discount' here.
Many sellers in our marketplace are in denial about new construction. Even though they drive by the crazy corners on the weekends, with 15-30 new construction lead-in signs indicating a new neighborhood here and a builder closeout … (6 comments)
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seller: 6 things that may turn off buyers - 02/17/07 12:18 PM
Here Are Six Problems Your Home May Have
That Can Instantly Turn Buyers Off
Potential buyers are much more likely to return to a home that impresses them at first glance, while homes that appear disorderly or poorly maintained seldom sustain buyer interest.
•1. Home Odors. Because homeowners become desensitized to the … (1 comments)
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seller: How To Avoid Costly Mistakes and Sell Your Home - 02/16/07 08:59 PM
How To Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Here's A Guide To Avoid Costly Problems And Sell Your Home For Every Bit Of Its Worth In The Least Amount Of Time...
How To Sell Your Home For The Most Money
The Market Will Pay!
Mistake #1: Failing to DRESS Your Property For … (0 comments)
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seller: East Portland/Gresham/Sandy, Oregon - 02/16/07 07:40 PM
I am interested in establishing a working relationship with other brokers/agents. I specialize in the East Portland/Gresham/Boring/Damascus/Sandy areas of the Portland Metro area. I work with buyers and sellers, first timers and experienced. My philosphy is to partner with my clients and really listen to what they need. It is my … (0 comments)
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seller: Stressing Out Won't Grow Your Business - 02/16/07 02:49 PM
Getting stressed won't help your grow your business.
Set limits and simplify.
Assess how you spend your time. Limit-setting is a healthy way to set your priorities and to determine realistic expectations. Pare down demands to manageable steps while taking charge of your time in a proactive way.
Share the load.
Whether at work or … (0 comments)
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seller: 6 Renovation Projects that Make $ense - 02/15/07 03:35 PM
KNOW WHICH UPDATES WILL PAY OFF THE MOST1. High-end siding replacement - It might not be as sexy as a new kitchen or bathroom remodel, yet a large-scale siding project - replacing at least 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new fiber cement siding, and including 4/4 and 5/4 trim … (0 comments)
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seller: Firewood Buying Information for Consumers - 02/13/07 02:38 PM
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seller: Don't let the news scare you! - 02/12/07 03:51 AM
You hear it on the news everyday. The real estate bubble has finally popped. Well here in Washington Co, Oregon, we have some good news. Average prices are up from last year.
As you can see. There are more listings, but the number of pending sales … (0 comments)
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seller: The Tax Man Cometh - 02/12/07 03:18 AM
So you are thinking of selling you home and you are worried about the tax implications. Well worry no more! The current tax law for the sale of your primary residence, after May 6, 1997, states that you can have up to $500,000 in capital gains for a married couple and … (0 comments)
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seller: Reciprical Links - Home Services - Plumbers, Electricians, Masons, Home Inspectors - 02/11/07 12:37 PM
"Connect" to a Connecticut independent real estate company. Ruthman is building a network of skilled tradesmen, craftsmen and home services. Let's do business with a "reciprical" link.
This is a golden opportunity to market your company, grow your business and engage in friendly, professional networking.
Electricians, Masons, Plumbers, Home Inspectors, Interior Design, Feng Shui, Architects, Landscapers, … (2 comments)
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seller: Thinking of Moving? - 02/11/07 06:18 AM
This is the best time to get a free copy of your credit report. As a Real Estate agent I can't count the times that I've seen people find their perfect home and then lose it when they couldn't afford the payments because of an error on a credit report. They … (0 comments)
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seller: Buyer's Walk Through - 02/08/07 12:49 PM
A house is a major purchase for almost anyone. Taking the time to study the property one last time before closing is a smart thing to do.Here are a few tips from experienced real estate professionals for spotting potential last-minute problems.
Walk-through less than 24 hours before the closing:. You don't want … (0 comments)
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seller: Religious Artifacts and Symbols - 02/08/07 06:42 AM
Here's a tough one....how do you tactfully tell a client that they need to remove religious artifacts and symbols from the house and grounds?
How many houses have you gone to that have statues of St. Anthony in the yard and or/garden? What about the Virgin Mary? Buddha?
Then, inside … (44 comments)
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seller: What I expect from a real estate agent - 02/07/07 08:32 PM
I just wrote a blog criticizing a couple of real estate agents in my local market. The criticism was based on actual experiences and it was interesting the response I received from some of the real estate agents that contribute to this ActiveRain community. It does seem that when any agent … (7 comments)
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seller: Home Warranties....don't buy a home without it! - 02/07/07 04:42 PM
This is one of my favorite topics. Whether you are buying or selling a home, never do it without a home warranty! Just like any kind of insurance, home warranties are not perfect creatures. But they can save you a boatload of money if something breaks.
The reason this topic has made … (0 comments)
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seller: Customer Service is my Specialty!! - 02/07/07 01:08 PM
If you are looking for a hard working and honest individual with the passion for helping people, then you have found the right person. I currently hold an Associate Broker license. I am also a member of the Portland Board of Realtors and was recently elected as coorporator for the board … (1 comments)
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seller: Santa 'round the fireplace, agent in the mirror... - 02/07/07 12:01 PM
say, "Cheese!"...
Yup, it's yet another bad, bad photo courtesy of our MLS.
I really shouldn't put this one on the MLS. I should say courtesy of the listing agent. I should just leave this guy alone in a room full of Stagers and let them have at him; it's the right thing … (5 comments)
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seller: Doing the Least Amount of Work Possible Does Not Get You the Most Referrals - 02/06/07 07:20 PM
What can I say? I would be lying if I have not known real estate agents who watch the phone hoping that it will ring for them. Then these same agents would whine endlessly about the company not providing them with leads.
My first question to them was "What have YOU been … (1 comments)
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seller: I Control My Happiness - Negativity is Like the Flu - 02/06/07 02:10 PM
For the most part I have a happy life. My time is precious to me, so I can't waste it on negativity. I control my own happiness. I have justifiable concerns and on occasion will state them, but I don't whine. No good can come of it. I am helpful to … (0 comments)
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seller: YouTube: Housing Bubble vs. Great Depression Video Link - 02/06/07 01:38 PM
HOUSING BUBBLE VS. GREAT DEPRESSION VIDEO
An interesting montage of the creator's perspective on today's housing market and the historical Great Depression.
"Video killed the radio star", so what will it do for real estate? Individualistic video perspectives on hot real estate issues are no longer the product of large companies. The free will of the people is being expressed are commercializing … (2 comments)
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seller: 10 Things You Shouldn't Buy New - 02/05/07 04:41 PM
10 things you shouldn't buy new
Why waste money on shiny packaging and a fancy store when you can find it online and 'pre-owned' for a fraction of the cost? Here are your best buys.
By Liz Pulliam Weston Few people really enjoy wasting their hard-earned money, but many of us do it … (0 comments)
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seller: Building A Relationship is Key to Recruiting - 02/05/07 11:36 AM
Recruiting should not be (or come off as) "a sell", but since most managers come from a selling background they can not get away from their roots. I don't know too many people that enjoy rejection, but that should be water off a duck's back if a manager is going to succeed. … (0 comments)
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seller: Keep In Touch! - 02/02/07 05:18 PM
You've just listed your home "For Sale." As your agent leaves, you shake hands, and then say, "Keep in touch!"
To an active professional real estate agent, "Keep in touch!" means more than just "call me when you have news." Regular contact with the seller is important, of course. … (0 comments)
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seller: Keeping Clients Informed: The Lockbox - 02/02/07 11:54 AM
Before I was in real estate, I never really thought much about lock-boxes. If I wanted to sell my house, my Realtor would stick one on my door with a spare key inside and that was pretty much that. But as a Realtor myself, I'm impressed with just how much these … (4 comments)
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seller: Seller Contributions: No Longer A Secret in Home Purchases - 02/01/07 04:10 PM
A “seller contribution” used to be one of the best kept secrets in the home buying process. That is when the seller of a home puts up some or all of the money needed toward the buyer’s closing costs. It can mean the difference between a sale of a home and … (3 comments)
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seller: A Rose Among The Thorns! - 01/31/07 09:10 PM
I Recently Turned Down A Listing - not because the home wouldn't sell - Because of the clutter around the home.The seller was the only homeowner on the block that had a wonderful home in an older subdivision - THE NEIGHBORHOOD devalued the property! Doing the market analysis on the home, I realized homes were selling … (8 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Botox Versus Real Estate Buttocks - 01/30/07 04:14 PM
Years and years ago, when I first started in real estate, I had the priviledge of having a great manager. Sadly, I have realized that not all real estate managers are not created equal.
"John" had professional management skills that could have had the pyramids built in a day! If "John" could get something done for … (0 comments)
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seller: Short Sale Help by Marabeth Gildersleeve - 01/30/07 12:44 PM
What is a short sale? It happens when you need to sell your property and don't have enough money coming out of the proceeds of the sale to pay off your mortgage. In that case you would have to come to the closing table with cash to pay off the mortgage. … (4 comments)
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seller: What Do Cowboys & Realtors Have In Common? Meeting of the minds. - 01/30/07 04:46 AM
What do Cowboys and Realtors have in common? A lot actually. I recently hired a trainer to help teach me about my horse, and to teach my horse some manners. She, in his words..."needed a job" and a purpose. So I asked around and got a referral. I needed someone knowledgeable. I was … (20 comments)
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seller: 2006 Third Highest sales year on record - 01/29/07 11:32 AM
Total existing-home sales - Total existing-home sales - including single family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops eased 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate 1 of 6.22 million units in December from a level of 6.27 million in November. Sales were 7.9 percent lower than a 6.75 million-unit pace in December … (0 comments)
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