seller: Buying a New Home? Consider Its Future Resell Value NOW! - 01/20/08 11:16 AM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I was out for my morning walk earlier this week, and for the first time really "looked" at a set of new town homes near my residence. They're nice homes, but they back up to a busy street!
I thought to myself:
What were these … (9 comments)
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seller: Lead Generating: My first GUARANTEED lead and listing appointment from Active Rain!! - 01/19/08 07:21 PM
This has been an exciting month for me with activerain.. I have met many very intelligent, internet saavy, and helpful people. This real estate business seems to make people HIDE their best kept secrets, which I completely understand but yet wish there were more open people giving their secrets. I have tried and … (8 comments)
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seller: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: Closing Coordinator Keeps Grateful Agent On Track! - 01/19/08 06:50 PM
Yep, that's right.
Claire Hanes helped me slip out of the transaction strait-jacket. It helps me be a better agent.
And that is what I owe my clients, continuously improved agency.
I'm a little bit of a control freak, so sometimes it is hard to let go of details. And I would be pulling my … (4 comments)
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seller: Put a lock on your oil tank or you may be cold - 01/19/08 02:02 AM
I'm not very happy to report this, but one of my clients who bought a home with oil heat called to find out if their heater was covered by their home warranty, and I assured them it should be and they should call them immediately before they get to cold. (It … (27 comments)
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seller: St. Louis Real-Market Watch January 18, 2008 - 01/19/08 12:57 AM
St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch by Art Wagner @ Keller Williams Realty Southwest, Sunset Hills, Mo.January 18th, 2008The Anatomy of St. Louis Real Estate The St. Louis Home for Sale Team provides a weekly St. Louis County and Bi-weekly St. Charles County Market and Jefferson County Market Watch Report to review … (0 comments)
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seller: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: I'm ready for a Supra... - 01/18/08 10:21 PM
I have heard folks grumbling about Supras, and expenses, but I think I am ready.
Ignore the combo lockbox that is so old its dial is a stone wheel.
Forget the antique combo lockbox that is full of grime and worn smooth and can hardly be gripped to turn.
I'm talking about the combo lockbox that … (7 comments)
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seller: UPDATE: Brokerage in Omaha not Paying Agents what they Advertise in the MLS - 01/18/08 07:18 PM
I had previously posted a blog titled Brokerage in Omaha not Paying Agents what they Advertise in the MLS. I received a call from my broker today informing me that the company that had this policy has decided to change their ways. They are now going to pay all co-operating agents … (0 comments)
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seller: Washington County, Oregon home sales week in review by neighborhood (01/18/2008) - 01/18/08 05:27 PM
Today is Friday, January 18, 2008 and it is time for another breakdown of homes sales in the WashingtonCounty, Oregon market. I'm happy to say if you own a lower to medium priced home, sales are still making amoderate increase, if your home is price correctly.
While this is good … (2 comments)
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seller: Question: Should the Buyer be present for the Home Inspection? - 01/18/08 12:47 PM
Answer: A home buyer is not required to be present for the Home Inspection. However, it is recommended that at least one of the buyers attend all or some of the Home Inspection. A great deal can be learned by talking to the Home Inspector about the house you are trying … (10 comments)
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seller: Dallas/Ft Worth 2007 Final Numbers - 01/18/08 09:06 AM
Here are the final numbers for the Dallas and Ft Worth areas for 2007:
Number of Sales: 80,740% Change Year Ago: -7%
Average Price: $202,338% Change Year Ago: +5%
Median Price: $149,900% Change Year Ago: +1%
Active Listings: 47,668% Change Year Ago: +7%
As you can see, the number of sales might be down, but prices … (4 comments)
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seller: So, Real Estate is Slowing Down? - 01/17/08 11:33 PM
Where, other than the second and vacation home market, is real estate REALLY slowing down? In my opinion we are exactly where we should be in regards to real estate sales. If you were to look at sales in the first quarter of 2005 and then graph them with sales in the … (0 comments)
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seller: Aftershock... or not so much - 01/17/08 03:36 PM
A friend of mine forwarded a Moody's study that was called "Aftershock - A study of the post Mortgage Meltdown." I went through it, and most of it is pretty dark... but then I started to notice something. The maps didn't look that bad. Ok, they didn't look that bad for … (3 comments)
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seller: 2007 was the worst sales year for Big Bear Property - 01/17/08 03:17 PM
It's official! 2007 is confirmed as the worst year in Big Bear Real Estate for the past twenty years. 2007 was 50% off of the twenty year average. The twenty year average was 2028 recordings and 2007 came in with 1029 recordings!
What does this mean to a property owner in … (2 comments)
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seller: A Career In Real Estate "Is This The Right Time" - 01/17/08 01:28 PM
For the past 5 years thousands of individuals have secured a Real Estate License with hope of making thousands of dollars. In some cases success was accomplished, in many more cases success was not accomplished. This was done in past due to lack of time, lack of training, no presold image … (4 comments)
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seller: My own magazine? - 01/17/08 11:20 AM
Yep.
In (what I hope to to be) the last incarnation of my website for a while, I will be making it an online magazine. I am building the February issue, which will be the debut on the site right now. Each day it changes just a little, but come the … (2 comments)
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seller: Are you a seller with an expired listing? (poll) - 01/17/08 10:52 AM
Ok, I'm teasing a little.. The poll is on my website.
I am trying to look at expired listings and see what went wrong, from the perspective of the seller. I have struggled with whether I should post the link directly to the poll, but have decided that I should.
I … (0 comments)
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seller: 4 Components of Salemanship - 01/17/08 10:33 AM
At Leader's Choice one of the things that we teach is how to understand the buyer and the seller. In doing that you would have to understand the psychology of people and how to get them to understand what is in their best interest. And you want them to think that … (2 comments)
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seller: New home construction drops 25% in 2007... It's about time! - 01/17/08 10:06 AM
When I logged on to the computer this morning, I ran across this story from Yahoo News. It is from the Ap, and basically says that in 2007, new home construction dropped 24.8% from 2006 levels. That is the highest drop since 1980... when interest rates on mortgages were worse than … (11 comments)
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seller: 5 Surefire Ways To Lose Your Buyer - Common Seller Mistakes - 01/17/08 12:07 AM
In today's real estate market, buyers can be few and far between. Once you get a buyer who is interested in your home, don't risk losing the opportunity to sell by making some of these common seller mistakes:
1. Get Insulted By an Offer: You may receive an offer that is … (10 comments)
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seller: To Buy or not to Buy - 01/16/08 12:41 PM
The housing market is in a slump, but folks still have to move for many reasons. In this market it is great to be a buyer as you get a great home for less money. If you are having to sell, not so good. A great agent can make all the difference … (0 comments)
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seller: When the Home Seller exposes their fangs! - 01/16/08 12:09 PM
There's nothing worse then the fangs of a seller being exposed. Today's market has produced more tension between the Seller and the agent.
Seller's want lighting fast action when it comes to the home they are looking to sell. Today, it's most likely not going to happen. Longer listing periods where … (14 comments)
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seller: First Time Buyers: Not Using A REALTOR®? You May Wish to Reconsider... - 01/14/08 08:55 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I see it all too often when I walk into the model at a new construction site ... Trusting Potential First-time Home Buyers who are not represented by a Buyer's Agent.
Inside my head, I'm screaming, "Run away from the on-site agent. S/he is … (15 comments)
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seller: Something Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Buyers should know..... - 01/14/08 07:37 PM
NEWS FLASH!
Not that it is something smacking brand new....but it is something that agents, mortgage brokers and buyers should be informed about.
By knowing this, it can help to save a deal.
I am finding that most REOs are requiring that the buyers that submit offers include a Pre-Approval or Acceptance from … (8 comments)
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seller: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: An Epiphany from Connecticut: TeeVee is not for real! - 01/14/08 01:46 PM
Thank you, Hartford Courant for this news flash!
A cutting edge investigative report has gathered evidence that HGTV is not always Realty Reality TV.
Who would have thought it?
Why, I figured that all I had to do was put in air fresheners and bake cookies and people would pull out their checkbooks and preapprovals … (9 comments)
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seller: Home Inspections- Should Seller or Buyer Pay? - 01/13/08 01:46 PM
Everything is always negotiable.
From a Sellers standpoint- Having a termite inspection at the very least pre market makes sense.
Many times , defects, repairs and other items found can easily be corrected prior to market at a much cheaper price.
Knowing the extent of any damage can assist in setting up price and … (0 comments)
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seller: Negotiating 101 - 01/12/08 10:42 PM
Some basic negotiating tips.
Find out how motivated the seller is. This will enhance your negotiating position. Sellers who must move quickly due to a job transfer, divorce, or contract on another home, are more inclined to accept a lower price to speed the process along.
Also, remember that the listing, or asking, price … (2 comments)
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seller: Foreclosure Leads to Judgments Issued. - 01/12/08 09:50 PM
The more I talk to people who are thinking about letting their home go to Foreclosure, just giving up, the more I realize that they think this decision will end their dilemma and everything stops because they are giving the home back to the bank.
I explain that after a … (13 comments)
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seller: Getting Professional Legal Advice is the Best Choice. - 01/12/08 09:30 PM
Yesterday’s market has created problems with property owners paying their mortgage timely or affording their mortgage, which leaves them with difficult decisions to make.
Try to keep the property and continue to be house poor and struggle with the stress of trying to keep up.
Attempt a short sale.
Let the … (11 comments)
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seller: Short Sale Agreements are not made to be broken! - 01/12/08 08:42 PM
When you are doing a short sale negotiation, REMEMBER.... deadlines given by the lender mean something and they are probably not going to entertain a change to the agreed close date or the amount agreed upon. Now this is not to say they won't change it but do not set your … (6 comments)
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seller: Let me Represent You - A brief on Buyer Agency - 01/12/08 12:27 AM
Buying your new home can be as fun as shopping for new clothes. The only difference is you're more familiar in doing the latter. You know your size, the colors that suits you and most probably you have your own style already. So, when you're out shopping for new clothes, chances … (7 comments)
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seller: St. Louis Real Estate-Market Watch January 11th, 2008 - 01/11/08 11:53 PM
St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch by Art Wagner @ Keller Williams Realty Southwest, Sunset Hills, Mo.January 11th, 2008The Anatomy of St. Louis Real Estate The St. Louis Home for Sale Team provides a weekly St. Louis County and Bi-weekly St. Charles County Market and Jefferson County Market Watch Report to review … (0 comments)
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seller: Washington County, Oregon home sales week in review by neighborhood (01/11/2008) - 01/11/08 02:35 PM
Today is Friday, January 11, 2008 and it is time for another breakdown of homes sales in the WashingtonCounty, Oregon market. I'm happy to say if you own a lower to medium priced home, sales are still making amoderate increase, if your home is price correctly.
While this is good … (0 comments)
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seller: Sellers Perspective on the Market Conditions - 01/11/08 11:42 AM
Warning - Rant ahead!
I am not sure if there has been a blog from a sellers perspective, but I have been stewing about somethings for a while now. So here goes . . . (Shameless promotion of my home for sale - to make my point ofcourse).
There is a lot of … (5 comments)
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seller: Switching Agents or Cloning Agents? - 01/11/08 09:33 AM
(A must read for Sellers)
A Seller of a property has their home on the market and it is going to expire with Listing Agent 1. Well Agent 1 did a fine job of marketing the home including adding several fine pictures to our MLS (Note: the reason for the non-sale is not the … (168 comments)
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seller: Market is Correcting Itself - 01/11/08 07:48 AM
There is no doubt that we are in a hard market. Many people bought their homes just a couple of years ago and now are trying to sell for various reasons. What is the most common trend out there with homes selling vs homes sitting is unequivocally the price at which … (0 comments)
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seller: New listing for the new Year. Watch the video. - 01/10/08 07:31 PM
http://www.johnhayesrealestate.com/ … (0 comments)
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seller: Do You Respond to Blast Emails from Others Looking for Your Business? - 01/10/08 02:30 PM
We all get them, probably too many in a day. I'm talking about receiving a blast email from someone looking for your business. As a Realtor, I get way too many blast emails from mortgage people with their picture and company logo and saying how they're the best best best, yadda yadda. … (15 comments)
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seller: Sample Hardship letter for a Countrywide short sale on a Bonney Lake WA home. - 01/10/08 09:34 AM
Here is a sample Hardship letter. Feel free to use as a tool for creating a similar type of document.....
(Date)
RE: Hardship Letter - Short Sale for (property address)
Loan #
Dear Countrywide:
We purchased our home at (Address) in (date) for the price of $(0). At the time, we were happily married and our jobs supported our … (7 comments)
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seller: Whether Buying or Selling This Should Be Your First Step - 01/10/08 05:27 AM
Whether you are a buyer or seller, these are confusing times when it comes to Real Estate. I meet people nearly every day that would like to purchase or sell their home, but don't know if this should be the moment to do it. Here is what I believe is real. … (0 comments)
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seller: Introduction - 01/09/08 09:30 PM
I have always been a creative person and with an entrepreneurial spirit. My first business was in the 5th grade where I sold bubble gum to other classmates. After that I moved on to selling CDs. I would sign up on the Columbia and BMG music plans and get a box … (0 comments)
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seller: Affordable Condos in AVENTURA - 01/09/08 08:49 PM
Looking for that affordable Home or Condo in South FLorida?
Call me and I will dedicate myself to finding you the right property!
Currently I have quite a few condos and homes.. here are are preview of a few in Aventura.
If you would like to see them or see other properties please call … (1 comments)
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seller: Part-Time or Full-Time Realtor? - 01/09/08 06:23 PM
For the past five years full-time and part-time realtors have been surfing on a high wave. Now that wave has hit shore and its time to pack up if you can't surf! There are a lot of part time realtors that are misleading their clients by not serving their needs the … (9 comments)
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seller: Part-Time or Full-Time Realtor? - 01/09/08 06:22 PM
For the past five years full-time and part-time realtors have been surfing on a high wave. Now that wave has hit shore and its time to pack up if you can't surf! There are a lot of part time realtors that are misleading their clients by not serving their needs the … (0 comments)
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seller: Humboldt County Real Estate - Selling your Home - 01/09/08 04:10 PM
I know that a lot of people out there are concerned about the Real Estate Market in Humboldt County and indeed all over the County. This is what can be considered a "Normal Market" because historically, appreciation is not as dramatic as the last few years have shown. It takes longer … (0 comments)
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seller: Gwinnett Market Report for November/December 2007 - 01/07/08 11:57 AM
I just put the new market report for Gwinnett County, GA on my other blog. Here are a few of the highlights. The complete report is available here...
The Absorbtion Rate for Gwinnett County is still slowing, but shows improvement compared to November. The twelve month rate is 10.4 months of supply. … (0 comments)
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seller: Selling Success with Your Furry Friend! - 01/07/08 08:56 AM
Selling Success with Your Furry Friend(s)
So you have a cat or dog and need to sell your home. Your pet is part of your family, but you still need to make some changes in how you manage your pet during your home sale. Here are some useful tips on … (3 comments)
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seller: You're Real Estate Resume! - 01/07/08 08:26 AM
I like to update my resume every year, its a tool I use when working with buyers and sellers, and as I was about to update this very vital piece of information I went on AR to see if I could get any pointer's about writing a great real estate resume … (4 comments)
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seller: Seller’s Over-Confidence Killed The Deal And His Own Pocket - 01/06/08 06:18 PM
I caught TLC’s Property Ladder this morning about a 25-year-old seller & first time house flipper T.J. who “hopes to make a ton of cash in just 12 weeks by doing a modern makeover on a classic house. Things go terribly wrong when his loan applications are rejected and he … (3 comments)
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seller: Online Survey for Realtors Only! Your Participation Greatly Needed. - 01/05/08 05:40 PM
I've created a short survey for Brokers and Realtors to see if we can spot some trends. It's quick, easy, and fun and I plan on sharing the results as soon as I get enough responses to draw some conclusions. Find out what other Realtors in other States are dealing with … (1 comments)
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seller: Is GMAC trying to take the "short" out of Short Sales? - 01/05/08 02:51 PM
Here are some of GMAC guidelines for approving a Short Sale.
There are so many owners that have GMAC loans that live in the San Joaquin County CA area (especially Stockton, Modesto and other surrounding areas). GMAC is a household name from homes to automobiles, but yet they are getting known as … (21 comments)
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seller: How to ease a buyer’s mind and get a quicker home sale - 01/05/08 10:05 AM
When you are out looking for a home yourself, what are the three biggeststresses in the process? The first is finding the home, of course, and that onecan be solved possibly by you just putting your home on the market.
The second is the inspection, and by spending $350-$400 on a pre-inspection,and … (10 comments)
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seller: Pre-Listing Home Inspections - 01/05/08 10:04 AM
I've encountered a few homes on the market where the homeowner had a home inspection done prior to listing the home for sale. I think this is a good idea, especially in situations where the home is a bit older. If the homeowner has a an inspection done ahead of time … (1 comments)
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seller: Washington County, Oregon home sales week in review by neighborhood (01/04/2008) - 01/05/08 12:18 AM
Today is Friday, January 4, 2008 and it is time for another breakdown of homes sales in the WashingtonCounty, Oregon market. I'm happy to say if you own a lower to medium priced home, sales are still making amoderate increase, if your home is price correctly.
While this is good … (0 comments)
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seller: What a Short Sale is ...N O T! - 01/04/08 10:03 PM
A short sale is when you owe more than your home is worth AND you list and receive a formal offer that is approved by the lender BUT it is for less than what you owe on the mortgage.
And BEWARE of verbal agreements. Get it in writing... the only way … (30 comments)
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seller: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: Foggy windows - 01/04/08 08:20 AM
Double pane windows are standard on homes in the Wake County, NC, area since the 1970's.
Unfortunately, they are built to different quality levels.
Some just fail before others, and it is not uncommon to walk into a 15 year old Cary or Raleigh home and see multiple windows with fog, or even dripping water, … (10 comments)
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seller: Cary NC Real Estate, How to avoid selling your home: Aggravate the Buyer with weird negotiations. - 01/03/08 10:53 PM
Three weeks before Christmas in Cary, NC....
Me: Buyer will go $108,000.
LA counters at $119,000 from list price of $120,000.
Buyer says whoa. Just doesn't want to push nickels back and forth to get there.
No deal. No problem. It happens. They can't all be deals.
Three weeks pass. LA calls me.
LA: "Seller will do … (12 comments)
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seller: 8208 Flowing Rapids Court Las Vegas, NV - 01/02/08 10:21 PM
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seller: 6305 Peggotty Ave. Las Vegas Nevada - 01/02/08 10:04 PM
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seller: 8128 Ahey Road Northwest Las Vegas - 01/02/08 09:57 PM
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seller: Home Buying Made Easier - 01/02/08 07:27 PM
Are you in the market for a home?
If so, you should also be in the market for a real estate agent.
Many buyers have misconceptions about having an agent representing them.
They often think there is some "catch 22", or that they will have to pay some large sum of money … (0 comments)
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seller: What Happens After The Offer is Accepted? - 01/02/08 03:53 PM
We have found you the right home and negotiated a fair purchase agreement. Your loan has been approved and, finally, the time has arrived for closing now what happens?
1. The place and time of closing is arranged by the listing agent and confirmed with all involved
parties.
2. The final figures are tallied … (0 comments)
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seller: Be careful when showing homes – Lesson 103? - 01/02/08 12:49 PM
This is a scary one folks and something I never would have thought of until it happened to me yesterday. This was a vacant home in a great neighborhood, but we didn't know the history of the home or even why it was vacant until later.
What was the history of this … (17 comments)
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seller: Look beyond the headline – Home sales down 21% in Beaverton, Oregon - 12/31/07 10:44 AM
Yesterday, at the open house I was doing, I had a person comment on how homes sales were down 21% inBeaverton, Oregon, and that was really affecting prices and she would never, ever offer full price on a property.
I explained to her that she was right, home sales are down 21% … (6 comments)
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seller: Mold Is One Of The Most Important And Potentially The Most Expensive Of Real Estate’s Four Letter Words! - 12/29/07 10:18 PM
We have all heard the real estate horror stories about mold and water intrusion. Stories describing people forced out of their homes because the amount of mold in the home made it unsafe for habitation. Stories written about those who have allergies and the devastating health effects that black mold has had on them. Stories written about the … (3 comments)
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seller: Lane's 2008 Prognostications... - 12/29/07 10:11 PM
Earlier I ran across a post on the official A/R blog wondering about our predictions for the next year. Well, I had already been in a prognosticating mood, since I was actually grading some of my predictions from earlier this year.
I also ran across a post by Jim Crawford looking … (9 comments)
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seller: I think it's high time I answer for my predictions... - 12/29/07 08:03 PM
Is It Time to Buy? Revisited...
Back in June I reprinted an article that I actually wrote just over a year ago. I originally wrote it in November 2006, and republished it here and on my blog in June 2007.
Here is a link to Is It Time To Buy?
Well, if you … (2 comments)
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seller: $2.10 change my open house and the attitudes of those coming in - 12/29/07 06:40 PM
Are you holding an open house on a cold and rainy day, like the one we are having here today in Beaverton, Oregon, and seem to have everyday during the winter? If you have never been to the Pacific Northwest during the winter, let me give you an idea what almost … (10 comments)
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seller: Buyer Closing Costs - 12/29/07 02:32 PM
Who pays which closing cost varies in all localities and is open for negotiation between the buyer and seller. It is possible to have a sales agreement in which either the buyer or seller pays all the closing costs. Or, to lower your costs, you may have the seller agree to … (0 comments)
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seller: Purchase Agreement - HomeBuyers - 12/29/07 02:16 PM
Once we find the house that you really like, the initial step will be to make an offer to purchase the home in which we will formalize this offer in the form of a contract or purchase agreement. We will cover such points as purchase price, closing dates, financing terms, inspections, … (0 comments)
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seller: Material Facts in Real Estate - 12/28/07 09:35 PM
The following examples include details that would qualify as material facts that must be revealed by sellers about their homes:
Damage from wood boring insectsMold or mildew in the homeLeaks in the roof or foundation wallsAmount of property taxes paid annuallyKnown problems with a well water systemProblems with sewer or septic systemsAge … (9 comments)
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seller: Washington County, Oregon home sales week in review by neighborhood (12/28/2007) - 12/28/07 06:44 PM
Today is Friday, December 28, 2007 and it is time for another breakdown of homes sales in the WashingtonCounty, Oregon market. I'm happy to say if you own a lower to medium priced home, sales are still making amoderate increase, if your home is price correctly.
While this is good … (0 comments)
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seller: Post Your Listings FREE in the GLS - at www.MyREALTY.com - 12/27/07 04:43 PM
Yes, Yes, Yes, and YES!
You, and any agent or broker you know - or even those that you DON'T know :-) can post your property listings for FREE in the GLS - the Global Listing Service at MyREALTY.com.
I'm not sure where the confusion is coming from, but it's OK!
YES - … (4 comments)
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seller: A better way to look at everything... - 12/27/07 03:55 PM
Part of my daily reading ritual includes Seth Godin’s blog. He is often described as a marketing genius. I think that well might be true. But, his blog isn’t just about marketing, but also often touches on greater issues. This one certainly did. Although, he actually wrote it four years ago… … (5 comments)
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seller: Say it until it's true!!!... NOT - 12/26/07 10:11 PM
While researching yesterday’s blog entry, I ran across this little tidbit. Frankly, it p***es me off. I am proud to be a member of the NAR. I think that there is a place for a strong voice both for real estate professionals, and to champion the issues for increasing home ownership … (48 comments)
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seller: Welcome to the Open House, argh. - 12/26/07 10:54 AM
Open House's, some love em, some hate em, but they are a necessity of the Real-estate world.
Seller's in most cases choose the Real-estate Professional that will represent them based on the pipe dream of numerous open houses the agent promises to hold at their home.
I've ran into quite a few agents … (12 comments)
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seller: My Job is to Sell! - 12/23/07 11:07 AM
I am a Realtor in the Nashville, Tennessee Real Estate Market - that is in Davidson County. I have read many blogs on how our job is to market a property.
Active Rainers - I know that a lot of you are going to disagree with me, but I feel that … (14 comments)
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seller: Home Decorating - 12/21/07 09:03 PM
Are you thinking of renovating your home, to add your personal touch or maybe to get more dollar value? Whatever your reason is, this data will guide you on which project to prioritize and where to invest more of your time, money and effort. Top 15 Home Updates Average Return
1. Minor Bathroom … (1 comments)
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seller: Sometimes doing the right thing hurts - 12/21/07 01:12 PM
I started by explaining in Everybody put your heads down on your desk... how we got to this ugly spot in the road where we see the paths of:
Government intervention in loansorA rush of foreclosuresIn this installment, I'm going to outline the case for why it is the wrong thing for … (8 comments)
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seller: 1916 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 (Short Sale) - 12/21/07 01:02 PM
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seller: Price It Right From The Start! - 12/20/07 07:34 PM
Price It Right From The Start!Pricing a home properly is one of the most important responsibilities of any listing agent - especially in a down market in which there may be unrealistic expectations. In order to overcome this here are some very helpful tips: Establish common objectives for the selling process. … (0 comments)
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seller: ONE BAL HARBOR - CONDOMINIUM - REALESTATE SOUTH MIAMI - HOT DEALS BEFORE CLOSING FROM DEVELOPER - 12/20/07 07:17 PM
SOLD - SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UPDATE 04/01/08
ONE BAL HARBOR CONDO - BEST DEALS BEFORE CLOSING!!!! LUXURY ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUILDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA!!!!
ONE BAL HARBOR - LUXURY ADDRESS IN SOUTH FLORIDA COAST #1502 FOR SALE BEFORE CLOSING THE BEST PRICE IN THE … (0 comments)
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seller: ONE BAL HARBOR - CONDOMINIUM - REALESTATE SOUTH MIAMI - HOT DEALS BEFORE CLOSING FROM DEVELOPER - 12/20/07 07:17 PM
ONE BAL HARBOR CONDO - BEST DEALS BEFORE CLOSING!!!! LUXURY ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUILDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA!!!!
ONE BAL HARBOR - LUXURY ADDRESS IN SOUTH FLORIDA COAST #1502 FOR SALE BEFORE CLOSING THE BEST PRICE IN THE BUILDING FOR THE MOST DESIRED LINE!!!
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seller: ONE BAL HARBOR - CONDOMINIUM - REALESTATE SOUTH MIAMI - HOT DEALS BEFORE CLOSING FROM DEVELOPER - 12/20/07 07:17 PM
ONE BAL HARBOR CONDO - BEST DEALS BEFORE CLOSING!!!! LUXURY ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUILDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA!!!!
ONE BAL HARBOR - LUXURY ADDRESS IN SOUTH FLORIDA COAST #1502 FOR SALE BEFORE CLOSING THE BEST PRICE IN THE BUILDING FOR THE MOST DESIRED LINE!!!
CALL NOW 305-333-4161 … (0 comments)
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seller: ONE BAL HARBOR - CONDOMINIUM - REALESTATE SOUTH MIAMI - HOT DEALS BEFORE CLOSING FROM DEVELOPER - 12/20/07 07:15 PM
ONE BAL HARBOR CONDO - BEST DEALS BEFORE CLOSING!!!! LUXURY ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUILDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA!!!!
ONE BAL HARBOR - LUXURY ADDRESS IN SOUTH FLORIDA COAST #1502 FOR SALE BEFORE CLOSING THE BEST PRICE IN THE BUILDING FOR THE MOST DESIRED LINE!!!
CALL NOW 305-333-4161 … (0 comments)
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seller: Everybody put your heads down on your desk... - 12/20/07 02:41 PM
Do you remember those words from grade school? The big kid from the back of the class shot a spitball at the teacher, and so everyone got the same punishment. There were 29 kids in the class that didn’t do anything, but they still got the same treatment. What’s worse is … (0 comments)
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seller: The Campaign Trail - 12/19/07 01:46 PM
Doing what the politicians do. That means getting out there on the campaign trail and getting votes! That is exactly what I want potential prospects to do! I want them to vote for me!
In 1980 there were 761,000 Realtors, in 2000 there were 766,000 and in 2005 it nearly tripled and … (25 comments)
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seller: Some days are better than others! - 12/19/07 10:27 AM
Yesterday was a pretty good day all things considered. I took my daughter to school and came home to change out of my sweats and get ready for the workday. I printed out my assignments, kissed my husband and took off before 9 am. I like to get out the door before … (0 comments)
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seller: Congress Reaches Agreement on Mortgage Relief Bill - 12/19/07 10:04 AM
Congress Reaches Agreement on Mortgage Relief Bill
Here is another facet of the financial "crisis" we face - whether or not you own real estate, this will be paid for by your taxes (and mine).
The House of Representatives will approve the Senate-passed version of H.R. 3648, the "Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act … (4 comments)
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seller: Hockey... and real estate - 12/18/07 11:56 PM
Back to the stretches…
We just got back from the Thrashers/Lightning game. The Thrashers were on fire (for a change) and Tampa Bay 6-2. Everything worked. Passes connected. Bounces went the right way. The calls were pretty good. For the Thrashers, anyway…
Here are the highlights from last night's game. We … (4 comments)
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seller: Mr. and Mrs. Seller, “You need to paint your House” - 12/18/07 03:34 PM
As a Realtor (who is also a Stager), I have had the honor of listing and staging many homes. In addition, because I am also a Buyer’s Agent, I have been exposed to many, many other properties, as well. I probably see well over a hundred properties a month and I … (21 comments)
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seller: Home Building at 16 year low and going down - 12/18/07 11:49 AM
Construction of new homes have officially fallen to the lowest level in 16 years. While this may help existing spec home sales, the drop will continue to erode the economy.
Single-family home starts were reduced to an annual rate of less then 830,000 units per year, at one point this number was nearing the … (0 comments)
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seller: Stand out from the crowd of Professional Real-estate Agents - 12/17/07 11:44 AM
With the amount of Real-estate Professionals all working towards the same goal of landing listings, buyers and clients how do you stand out in the crowd?
Today, the Professional has to dare to be different, or risk the fact of appearing to be the same as every other agent they compete against. Look closely … (2 comments)
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seller: Top 10 Tips for Holiday Shopping - 12/17/07 08:35 AM
The National Retail Federation released these top 10 tips for smart holiday shopping! We wanted to share them with you as part of our team wishing you a happy holiday season!
1. Shopping for sales? Shop after 6:00 pm the night before a sale is advertised to begin.
2. Prepare a list.
3. Avoid … (2 comments)
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seller: Shenandoah County - Shenandoah Heritage Walkway - 12/15/07 10:27 PM
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seller: Must Sell quickly! - 12/14/07 11:05 PM
This is the voicemail I received earlier today for a home located in a new subdivision where the builder stopped building, the school district is sub-par and they have only been in the house less than a year so "no equity". I'm of the mind that you take a listing that you know … (7 comments)
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seller: IS SHORT SALE THE ANSWER TO ALL OF THEIR FINANCIAL PROBLEMS? - 12/14/07 09:30 PM
The answer to this is “NO”. I am still finding that people that call me regarding a possible short sale that Bankruptcy is still the answer.
If the short sale does not accomplish all of someone’s financial distress, because someone may have a ton of other debt, and … (9 comments)
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seller: Home ownership - The Great American dream in the Sheandoah Valley - 12/14/07 11:41 AM
o make this dream a reality, most of us have to borrow money to finance it. This is where the problem starts for some buyers.
Some cannot qualify for a loan, while others are pushing their limits to qualify for a loan. Over stretching one's finances can be risky business, as what happened to most … (1 comments)
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seller: Real Estate Tip:Working With Appraisers - 12/14/07 11:39 AM
After the Realtors, buyers and sellers negotiate to a "meeting of the minds" on the price of a house, there is one more person who must be convinced that the house is worth the selling price--the mortgage company's appraiser. The appraiser looks for three similar houses that have sold in the … (1 comments)
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seller: More Decorating Tips - Top 10 budget decorating tips - 12/14/07 11:37 AM
Decorating on a budget doesn't mean you are limited to buying cheap products or inferior. It is about smart choices and using products that offer a good value for your money. Look for products that will give your space maximum impact for less.
To help you get started here are some tips … (0 comments)
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seller: Don't overprice your home in the Shenandoah Valley - 12/14/07 11:34 AM
In the real estate world, a large group of people are looking to buy homes at any given time. These are the seller's best prospects. This ready group of buyers is wasted, however, if your house is overpriced.People who have been shopping around and are accustomed to comparing properties will probably … (0 comments)
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