sellers: Recognizing Forclosure Warning Signs Before Its Too Late - 08/29/08 11:08 PM
Unexpected life changes are often a contributing factor to foreclosure - especially those that impact your finances, such as:
Loss of employment or reduction of hours
Major illness or injury
Divorce or separation
Death of a spouse
What makes it so difficult to think about foreclosure during times of crisis is … (1 comments)
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sellers: Mesa, Arizona ~ Two More Home Builders in Trouble - 08/29/08 10:28 PM
The other day, I shared a list posted on the website of the Arizona Department of Real Estate of builders having financial difficulties. Today, there were two articles for two separate builders in our Phoenix Valley filing bankruptcy - Chapter 11.....
1. Woodside Homes based out of Utah which have several … (0 comments)
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sellers: Blogging My Climb to Getting Ahead - 08/29/08 08:00 PM
Well, my license have been active for exactly one week to the day today. I've mailed out 9 postcards to FSBOs and I've sent 1 email. That's no where near the number of emails that I've sent to let family and friends know that I'm back in business. Yes, I did … (4 comments)
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sellers: Priced to Sell! - 08/29/08 06:04 PM
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sellers: REALTOR Marketing Challenged by Gas Pumps - 08/29/08 01:30 PM
REALTOR Marketing Challenged by Gas Pumps
According to the NAR Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers (2007), buyers who search online real estate want to see the following (In order of importance):
Pictures
Property Descriptions
Virtual Tours
Area info
Maps
Agent Info
Now, most real estate agents look at this list … (0 comments)
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sellers: Preparing for the Big One - 08/29/08 01:27 PM
Carlsbad homeowners, and others in the local Southern California area, can feel just a little better about being prepared for The Big One.
Earthquakes, most of them small, are common in California, indeed we just had one a few days ago...larger than most (here's a site where folks can go … (4 comments)
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sellers: Only 3 Times in 40 Years! Clayton County Sellers A MUST Read! - 08/29/08 11:17 AM
Only 3 Times in 40 Years nationwide has a counties school accreditation been pulled. Well, welcome to my world at this moment. Not only is our market down, now our schools no longer have accreditation. Yes, yesterday SACS announced they are pulling the county accreditation.
My phone is ringing off the … (1 comments)
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sellers: Networking Is Great !!! - 08/29/08 10:24 AM
Networking Is A Great Tool
You have real estate to sell or looking to buy. I provide the place!!!.
Free Real Estate Classifieds, $8.00 Real Estate Auctions, $8.00 Real Estate Trades.
You can put a Real Estate Store in iWannaTrade.com's mall.
Thanks to my wonderful customers feedback you now have … (0 comments)
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sellers: Arizona Monsoons - Questions About Taking Photos of Lightening! - 08/28/08 10:35 PM
As some of you know, I recently posted a blog about the Arizona monsoon with spectacular photos of cloud formations. I now include an article from ASU about monsoons for your further information.
Well, tonight, one came rolling in - LOVE IT! - and I rushed outside to take some lightening … (15 comments)
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sellers: 30 Grainey - Glen Carbon - SOLD IN 42 DAYS! - 08/28/08 07:25 PM
This listing at 30 Grainey in Glen Carbon had a contract on it in less than 2 weeks, and closed after 42 days on the market. What was the secret? Internet savvy Realtors, maximum exposure and competitive pricing.
"Nancy - Once again I'd like to thank you and Kristina for all your help … (0 comments)
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sellers: Homes for Sale Wichita-Does Home Staging Really Work? - 08/28/08 07:24 PM
Homes for Sale Wichita-Does Home Staging Really Work?
These days, you have to work hard to make your home for sale in Wichita stand out, or it might sit on the market for months. If you're selling, you want to captivate Wichita buyers so you can sell quickly and for as much … (0 comments)
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sellers: Why would your client let you do this to them?? - 08/28/08 06:12 PM
I read the blog post of "Why would you do this to your client" discussing the lack of pictures some agents listings consistently have and then I went to Yahoo. Lord Goodness!! There's nothing that makes me want to show a 2.6 mil house more than a listing with no pictures, … (2 comments)
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sellers: It's All About the Net! - 08/28/08 05:21 PM
I have a soft spot for FSBO's. Before I was selling real estate, and I was simply appraising it, my wife and I sold our very first home all by ourselves in West Roxbury, MA. The buyer who ended up purchasing the home told us she had an agent representing … (0 comments)
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sellers: Photosynth. Is It The Newest Trend In Real Estate? - 08/28/08 04:42 PM
Personnally, I haven't seen it used by very many agents in Boulder Colorado, but I'm sure it's out there and will progress quickly. I read more and more about it each day.
Photosynth or photo tourism is a collection of high resolution images displayed dramatically in 3D! Hundreds of pictures … (0 comments)
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sellers: Robert Worthington Your Manitowoc Wisconsin Real Estate Connection - 08/28/08 04:38 PM
Relocating to Manitowoc or Two Rivers area? My name is Robert Worthington. Remember, "Fortune Favors The Brave." Call me at 920-686-1111. Seriously, give me a call 920-686-1111.
The first thing you will notice about relocating to Manitowoc County is...Inexpensive Affordable Homes! The second thing you will notice is that your out … (0 comments)
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sellers: Housing Market in Monroe Township NJ - July 2008 - 08/28/08 02:40 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in Monroe Township NJ including the area of Williamstown. We provide housing market analysis for our clients.
The following is the most current data we have for Monroe Township:
For the month of July 2008 -
Properties Currently Being Marketed - 66
Average … (0 comments)
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sellers: HOusing Market in Gloucester Township - July 2008 - 08/28/08 02:18 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in
Gloucester Township NJ including the areas of Blackwood, Erial, and Laurel Springs. We provide housing market analysis for our clients.
The following is the most current data we have for Gloucester Township:
For the month of July 2008 -
Properties Currently Being … (0 comments)
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sellers: My "Best of My Best" Posts - 08/28/08 01:41 PM
I wish I could pat myself on the back for thinking of this, but I can't.
I owe the thought to Bryant Tutas, friend and fellow blogger, and the best darn REALTOR in Poinciana, Florida. While I have often considered the many articles I have written...some good, some great, some not … (13 comments)
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sellers: Housing Market in Berlin Township NJ - July 2008 - 08/28/08 01:22 PM
The I-Team Homes has been marketing quite extensively in Berlin Township NJ. We provide housing market analysis for our clients. The following is the most current data we have for Berlin Township:
For the month of July 2008 -
•· Properties Actively Listed - 6
•· Average asking price - $216,117 •· Average … (0 comments)
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sellers: Outer Banks Real Estate- What's A Short Sale & How Do You Buy A Outer Banks Short Sale - 08/28/08 01:14 PM
It seems like every day you hear about more people losing their homes to foreclosure (more about that tomorrow) or what is becoming the new buzz word in real estate the "Short Sale". It was just a short time ago that no one, at least the majority of us in the Outer Banks real … (0 comments)
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sellers: Do you have hidden money in your house? My Wilson County Blog - 08/28/08 12:39 PM
Sellers don't realize how much potential money they may be hiding in their houses. I have listed and shown houses that have had so much more potential then they were showing. Sometimes, in order to expose the hidden money, it requires some elbow grease and time. Where the problem usually lies … (1 comments)
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sellers: Make Your Listing GREEN, USE VIDEO! - 08/28/08 12:02 PM
After reading Gloriabelle's blog about http://activerain.com/blogsview/663116/Is-it-Appropriate-to I began to realize that the joke I had with my partner @ZipvoJames about an idea to start a campaign to have agents advertise their listing as a "GREEN LISTING" could be a reality.
As a 14 year veteran in the mortgage business, I have … (2 comments)
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sellers: Owner Financing Deadline: What Happens If It's Not Met? - 08/28/08 10:34 AM
One of my columns this week:
Q: If a mortgage is owner financed and the total amount is due in three years, what happens if the deadline is not met? Can they take back the house?
A: When you say the property was owner financed, you must mean that the … (0 comments)
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sellers: This is new for me! - 08/28/08 09:29 AM
I have always thought I was on top of things, but have begun to realise that I'm getting behind the times! I must blog! I am a real estate professional in the Hickory NC area (Catawba and surrounding counties). My greatest enjoyment comes from putting together a difficult deal. Can I … (0 comments)
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sellers: How to increase a seller's property value: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/28/08 09:10 AM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/28/08
Firstly, there is a difference between price and value. Price is the amount you are asking, and value is perceived. The perception of value is influenced by many factors such as location, features, condition, comparison to other option, and other similar factors. … (0 comments)
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sellers: Tricks for Showing Your Home - 08/28/08 08:45 AM
SHOWING YOUR HOME TRICKS
When you have your home on the market, it needs to be ready to show at all times. Now of course you won't have someone showing up at 7:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m., but during reasonable hours, your home could be shown multiple times through the day … (0 comments)
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sellers: "Advertising Your Home" - 08/28/08 08:33 AM
HOW TO ADVERTISE YOUR HOME SUCCESSFULLY
The reason a listing agent is brought into the picture for someone selling their home is to be assured that their home is being marketed correctly in magazine ads, newspapers, and real estate listings.
There are ways to advertise your home that have a … (0 comments)
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sellers: Getting the MOST for Your HOME.... - 08/28/08 08:18 AM
GETTING THE MOST MONEY FOR YOUR HOME - SECRETS REVEALED!
When selling a house, we all share the same goal - to sell it quickly and at the highest price possible.
If you've placed a house on the market, you may have possibly enjoyed the thrill of receiving that first offer. … (0 comments)
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sellers: Weeknight vs Weekend Open Houses - 08/27/08 11:46 PM
Weeknight vs Weekend Open Houses
I am just wanting some opinions on this. Our area has been mainly "Sunday Open House" so I am thinking now that school will be back at it and many parents are going to and from school games and practices would an "Weeknight Open House" … (25 comments)
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sellers: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Arizona - 08/27/08 11:33 PM
I have another "day trip" to share. This is just about an hour and forty minutes straight north of east Mesa, Arizona. Another spectacular place in our Arizona desert. I had to climb down 90 steps to reach the Waterfall Trail. Going down? Not bad!! Coming back up? Well, how about … (5 comments)
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sellers: FSBO....FSBO... where for art thou FSBO - 08/27/08 10:26 PM
For the last few years my partner and I are always looking for other ways of produce income for our Real Estate business.
Along with our listings...we've also been showing properties to more buyers now then we ever had to in a long time. I usually handle the listings while he … (16 comments)
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sellers: Things to consider when buying a pad for your college student: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/27/08 10:24 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/27/08
With rising college expenses, parents are considering alternates for their students housing. This means purchasing a condominium or single-family home. This might not be bad idea.
On average, the payment on a single family home is lower than the rent you could recieve from this smae … (1 comments)
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sellers: Think like a buyer: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/27/08 09:31 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/27/08
Room flow can often be more important than new paint and fixed defects.
So, even though there is a seemingly endless list of houses for sale, not all sellers are making the most of their house.
When it comes to putting your home on … (0 comments)
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sellers: So, what is the best time to buy? : Strongsville Real Estate - 08/27/08 09:06 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/03/08
Conventional wisdom says that you need to stay in a home a minimum of five years in order to ensure that you recoup your purchasing costs. Yet, this advice does not always apply.
Honestlt, market conditions play a huge part in any decision about when to … (0 comments)
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sellers: Understanding distress in the housing market: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/27/08 08:01 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/27/08
Real Estate within the last five years has been what I like to call the run-up. Flippers who bought and sold homes within a year often reaped great profits.
Today, we still see a lot of flipping, yet buying and selling within a year often results in … (0 comments)
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sellers: How to avoid commision negotiation: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/27/08 06:57 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/27/08
How do you avoid commission negotiation? The worst thing that any hard working realtor wants to hear is, "Are you willing to drop you commision?" Well, by creating a menu of packages for a seller to choose from you can avoid this question all together. A great example … (4 comments)
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sellers: Are Manitowoc Realtors going to understand the power of blogging and dump the newspapers? - 08/27/08 06:44 PM
Up with the internet down with the newspapers. The only reason, I advertise in the newspapers and monthly magazines are because the sellers require me to. However when xyz company runs an ad they are acutally selling their company name, not the house.
1) a news ad lasts 24 hours … (0 comments)
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sellers: Another Happy Client (s)! - 08/27/08 04:24 PM
I am happy to say that another closing went as .... well... not as planned, but the clients are happy! Had everything in place and found out that a 20 year old plus condo wasn't VA approved! Who would have thunk? Went FHA and it went just fine. The time frame … (5 comments)
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sellers: New Listing at 123HappyStreet.com - Port Saint Lucie, Florida - 08/27/08 03:10 PM
123HappyStreet.com - FREE Nationwide For Sale By Owner & Agent Website also LatinoFSBO.com (hispanic)http://www.123happystreet.com123 Happy Street, Where Home Buyers and Sellers Meet"737 S.W. Ravenswood Ln Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
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sellers: A friends husband has taken a new job out of state. His wife who has built a successful real estate business doesn't exactly know how to handle the transition? - 08/27/08 02:54 PM
I have a friend whose husband has taken a new job out of state. His wife, my friend and a full time real estate agent is distressed over the out of state move and doesn't exactly know how to make the transition?
Should she start referring her COI that she has … (3 comments)
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sellers: Selling Your Home?? How to Get the Highest Price in the Shortest Time - 08/27/08 01:38 PM
If you are selling your home and want to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have to … (0 comments)
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sellers: Raleigh's home prices stay strong - 08/27/08 12:06 PM
The following article appeared in the Triangle Business Journal recently:
Raleigh's home prices stay strong
Triangle Business Journal
Home prices grew by 4.8 percent in the Raleigh area between the second quarter of 2007 and the second quarter of this year, new federal data say.
The figures, from the Office … (3 comments)
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sellers: Foreclosure Bill...What's it all about - 08/27/08 10:53 AM
This past Saturday the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bi-partisan housing Bill that will offer FHA financing in new loans for troubled homeowners that can not make their current mortgage payments. This legislation is the largest government involvement in the housing market in decades and is aimed at curbing the foreclosures keeping homeowners in … (0 comments)
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sellers: "I like it! And could I make an appointment to have you come over to my new house?" - 08/26/08 09:46 PM
As a quick follow up to my previous blog, "What if I don't like it?" I just wanted to say that I spoke to both the Realtor and Seller today to find out their thoughts about the final staging. The Realtor has updated the photos on the web and I'm happy … (23 comments)
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sellers: Seller - Did You Know That Buyers Need Commitment? - 08/26/08 07:54 PM
Commitment is not anything new for buyers in the mortgage industry, but it is not a factor that most buyers or sellers are aware of. To both buyer and seller, words can indicate a lender's true commitment level in regard to approving a mortgage loan. There are three terms that buyers … (1 comments)
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sellers: Could I Have Sold It On My Own? - 08/26/08 05:52 PM
I have never been a REALTOR who would tell sellers that they couldn't sell their own home because with enough time and patience they certainly may be able to do so. I have however noted often that sellers settled for less than they should have had they offered their home to … (2 comments)
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sellers: Stratgies For Savvy Sellers - 08/26/08 02:24 PM
If you are thinking of putting your house on the market this summer, you will find yourself competing with some tough company. Increased foreclosures, builders spec homes and fall out properties, as well as short sales are increasing inventories. With this in mind here are a few pointers to help you … (0 comments)
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sellers: Home Effiency Checklist - 08/26/08 07:56 AM
Here is a quick guide to keep up with your homes maintenance of energy efficiency. Take a few minutes to review the suggested tips and please let me know if you have any questions about your home.
Annually:
Check your home's heat and A/C systems.
Check your home's windows and outside … (0 comments)
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sellers: St. Mary's Food Bank Offering Groceries for $30 - Worth $100.00 - Open to General Public - 08/25/08 11:33 PM
Arizona is such a special state, and Phoenix Valley offers such great assistance to those struggling economically.
With the cost of groceries these day, I found this very cool deal....St. Mary's Food Bank Club is offering groceries worth $100+ for $30. No identification is required - this food packages are open … (18 comments)
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sellers: Solana Beach - Things To Love About This San Diego Coastal Town - 08/25/08 09:49 PM
Solana Beach is a gem of a coastal town in North County San Diego, a little over 20 miles from downtown San Diego. Perched along the Pacific coastline just north of Del Mar and south of Cardiff by the Sea (a.k.a. Cardiff) which is part of Encinitas, Solana Beach offers a … (14 comments)
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sellers: Formula for Selling Your Pasadena Home in 30 days or less - Part II - 08/25/08 08:33 PM
In the previous post, Sell Your Pasadena Home in 30 Days or Less, we discussed the basic formula for selling your home. There are three parts to your selling success:
Preparing your Pasadena home for sale.
Determining a price for your home.
Deciding how to market your Pasadena home.
Today, I … (6 comments)
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sellers: Wow, this just isn't fair....any recourse? - 08/25/08 07:31 PM
I work with some really great agents and I recently was helping them with some buyers that were here for one week. In this one week the agents stopped everything they were doing, they must have showed them 10-15 homes a day. The buyers were determined about living in a particular neighborhood, part of … (26 comments)
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sellers: Wichita Homes for Sale-Buyer Negotiation Strategies - 08/25/08 07:28 PM
Wichita Homes for Sale-Buyer Negotiation Strategies
Wichita Home Buyers have indicated that having a skilled negotiator on their side when buying a home is extremely important to them. My services as a Wichita Realtor include Professional Buyer Representation. When you are seraching for a Wichita Home for Sale, one of … (0 comments)
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sellers: Glad to be Selling Real Estate in Raleigh/Cary North Carolina! - 08/25/08 06:29 PM
The News and Observer (Triangle’s main newspaper) reported yesterday that area sales were down… “a total of 2,079 existing homes were sold in July — down 30 percent from the same month a year earlier; compiled by the Triangle Multiple Listing Service. Meanwhile, in the Triangle and several surrounding counties, there … (0 comments)
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sellers: Current Active Home Listings Numbers For Rockland County, NY As Of August 24, 2008 - 08/25/08 05:10 PM
Hi everyone, these are the numbers for the current active listings (homes that are currently for sale) in Rockland County NY. This is for residential homes and condominiums according to the Greater Hudson Valley MLS. As you can see inventory is still high in this area and these numbers do not … (0 comments)
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sellers: How do I figure out What is Happening in the Market Place??? - 08/25/08 03:01 PM
Have you ever wondered where you need to look to find information out about what is happening in the real estate housing market. The housing market shifts from month to month in terms of homes pending, homes sold and homes listed. It is important to both as a buyer and seller … (0 comments)
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sellers: Life at Ashley Manor - Why I Love Open Houses - 08/25/08 11:03 AM
Life at Ashley Manor, Vancouver WashingtonOur new subdivision, Ashley Manor, is located in Vancouver Washington just 3 ½ blocks away from the 2008 Clark County Parade of Homes. The Clark County Parade of Homes will be open from 8/22 thru 9/7/2008. In an effort to capitalize on Vancouver Washington's biggest real … (1 comments)
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sellers: Distrust of Real Estate Agents - 08/25/08 10:21 AM
Sometimes I feel like everywhere I turn I find television shows, newspaper articles, books and blogs criticizing the honesty of real estate agents.
It is funny, because this stereotype is so dramatically different than the feedback that I receive from my clients. I have been told over and over how grateful … (10 comments)
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sellers: 4 Ways to Spruce up a Home for Sale - 08/25/08 09:32 AM
From Consumer Reports, here are four ways your clients can spruce up a home for sale:
- Take out the stuff. You should throw out, or at least hide, the clutter. Pick up old newspapers and magazines from the coffee table and put the shoes away in the closet. Don't let … (2 comments)
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sellers: Sellers, be aware that Buyers are buying a lifestyle - 08/25/08 12:22 AM
By Sheri Sanders
Prudential C Dan Joyner Co Realtors
The housing market in the Upstate of South Carolina has become much more competitive. Many communities are beginning to see homes remain longer on the market and the bargaining pendulum swing in favor of the buyer. This is called a buyer's … (0 comments)
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sellers: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Montezuma Castle! - 08/25/08 12:02 AM
I've shared several places to visit in Arizona - all within two or three hours of Mesa, Arizona. I call them my day trips. Granted, you might want to stop overnight somewhere, but you don't "have" to. You can actually go to Montezuma's Castle, near Camp Verde, just north of the … (12 comments)
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sellers: Agency - 08/24/08 09:10 PM
Okay, this is a topic that tends to make Realtors’® eyes glaze over, but it needs to be understood. Not just by Realtors®, but by buyers and sellers. Especially buyers. So this post is aimed at all you soon-to-be buyers and sellers, and even to those of you who’ve done this … (2 comments)
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sellers: Stop and smell the....definately NOT roses - 08/24/08 12:02 PM
The exterior of the home was beautiful. Brick masonry adorned the front of the home with wonderful accents that would make any buyer feel affluent. We laughed as we walked up the stairs to view the home.
As we hit the top of the stairs, I started to sniff. What was that? As … (16 comments)
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sellers: Carlsbad Sellers - Is Your POA or Conservatorship in Order? - 08/24/08 11:41 AM
Are you a homeowner and need to enter the Carlsbad real estate market by selling your home?
Do you have a POA (Power of Attorney)?
Is there a Conservatorship in place?
Mind you, I am NOT an attorney and cannot provide legal advice here, and what applies here in California … (8 comments)
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sellers: Don't be Insulted with the Offer - 08/24/08 09:47 AM
I subscribe to StarPower's Daily Script by email and today's was especially meaningful and helpful to me as I've had a week of clients who can only be hormonal . . . it is the only excuse I can come up with that isn't too insulting!
I've had 4 deals come … (25 comments)
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sellers: Laguna Beach - A Coastal Paradise on the Southern California Coast (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 08/23/08 11:22 PM
Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal community with fabulous views of the Pacific. It has a long reputation as an arts town and there are numerous galleries as well as festivals throughout the year - The Sawdust Festival, Pageant of the Masters, and more.
READ MORE -
Here's the official … (24 comments)
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sellers: 3 Secrets to Selling High in a Buyers' Market - 08/23/08 09:42 PM
You're ready to sell your home, but the market is heading south with no signs of an imminent turnaround. What's a Seller to do?1. Prepare your property and yourself. If it's been several years or decades since you moved, one of the most profitable things you can do is revisit your property … (15 comments)
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sellers: If You Want Your House To Sell...Please Clean It Up! - 08/23/08 09:32 PM
Hi everyone, I am writing this post because of something that I think needs to be said. I went out this week to preview a house that is for sale in New City, NY a hamlet of Rockland County, NY that has lots of beautiful homes. The house I was going to see just happens to … (2 comments)
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sellers: Welcome To The 20th Century or .PDF Means "Please Don't Fax" - 08/23/08 05:50 PM
Hi All,
I entitled this post "Welcome To The 20th Century" for a reason, its because I can't believe how many agents I run across who are still firmly mired in the functional equivalent of the 19th, the fax machine.
Come on folks, fax machines were cutting edge technology and truly … (19 comments)
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sellers: Artful Journey and Stage Right Design announce California Closets in Roseville - 08/23/08 05:48 PM
I would like to introduce a great business, California Closets in Roseville California. For thirty years, they have helped to define the most important spaces. They are recognized as innovators and a trusted partner in home design. Visit their showroom where you can see their designs on display. Their designers work … (1 comments)
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sellers: What About Those Granite Countertops? Could They Contain Radon? - 08/23/08 03:38 PM
I received an email from a homebuyer just yesterday asking me whether I'd heard anything about problematic radon in kitchen granite countertops. I replied that I had not heard, but would do some research. I was surprised when I googled it because there were several articles dealing with that issue, most … (17 comments)
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sellers: Encinitas Real Estate - Cambria is a Starting Point for New Buyers - 08/23/08 11:01 AM
The Encinitas real estate market has remained fairly strong, despite the downturn in the overall San Diego housing market. Its proximity along the coast, a wealth of things to do, wonderful weather, shopping and dining all combine to make the Encinitas real estate market a popular destination for many buyers.
Getting … (4 comments)
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sellers: Let My Client Tell You - 08/23/08 09:53 AM
Let my client tell you why I'm right for the job:
"I am so thankful that you were my agent in my recent real estate sale. I appreciate your dedication, knowledge and just your helpfulness. From your open house to the actual sale you have guided me through many perils, and to … (8 comments)
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sellers: Credit Repair For My San DIEGO REAL ESTATE AND MORTGAGE CLIENTS - 08/23/08 05:01 AM
MY REAL ESTATE AND MORTGAGE WEBSITE www.SanDiegoRealtyUpdate.com
CREDIT REPAIR SITE (also linked to the stite above) www.Ucan2Credit.com/CreditRepairSpecialists
CREDIT PROBLEMS? CANT REFIANCE? BEHIND IN YOUR MORTGAGE?
CALL ME TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
ROY MASON
REALTOR , LOAN OFFICER AND CREDIT REPAIR REP
REALTY SPECIALISTS & MORTGAGE LOAN SPECIALISTS
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sellers: No Matter Who You Are Its Still All About Location, Location, Location... - 08/23/08 02:56 AM
Hi All,
Recently I was in San Francisco (along with around 1000 or so of my friends) for the wonderful Active Rain party, the awesome Zillow Beer With Bloggers, the killer Trulia open house, oh, and a crazy little thing called Inman Connect.
So, after spending time filling my brain with … (14 comments)
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sellers: Re-evaluate your Reasons for Real Estate - 08/22/08 10:28 PM
Reevaluate your reasons for Real Estate. The market is not was it was a few years ago, but for those willing to work for their money there is a living to be made. For me it's the thrill of finally finding the right house for my client. I love the challenge of … (4 comments)
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sellers: I'm a word woman! Do you ever say....???? - 08/22/08 10:21 PM
Lisa Heindel used a term today in her most recently "featured" post that I just heard the other day from my daughter. Have you noticed how challenging verbiage can be:
Some examples from today:
You know what I mean? (Of COURSE I know what you mean - why do I have … (20 comments)
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sellers: Why Do Short Sales Fall Through? Part 1 - 08/22/08 08:52 PM
In this market, many agents have started doing short sales as they watch their "normal" transactions decline. But they have entered this very complicated market late, and have not gathered the experience to make the transactions work. I wanted to take a moment and share with you some reasons why this … (0 comments)
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sellers: Realtors Commisions on the Rise - 08/22/08 06:10 PM
Realtor Commissions on the Rise
As the market changes and home sellers can no longer just throw a sign in their yard to sell a home we are seeing commissions paid to Realtors on the increase. There has been an increase in the number of homes on the … (0 comments)
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sellers: Short Sale Listing in Boise! - 08/22/08 05:32 PM
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sellers: Will the GPhone Revolutionize the Cell Phone Industry? - 08/22/08 03:36 PM
OK, this is very cool but, at the same time, as some people have suggested, kind of scary.
I'm talking about Google's soon to be released Android open free mobile platform.
I'm not buying in to the whole big brother thing about Google. Personally, I think they're doing a great job. … (2 comments)
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sellers: What Are You Selling? - 08/22/08 11:45 AM
Do you think about what you're trying to sell when you take pictures of the house you have listed? I always think, "Does this picture convey what a buyer is interested in?"
What is this agent or seller trying to sell? Are you selling this treadmill? Does it work? How old it is? … (56 comments)
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - How to Guard Against Identity Theft - 08/22/08 09:09 AM
How to Guard Against Identity Theft
Obtain a free credit report and look for and report any inaccurate information.
Do not give your social security number, mother's maiden name or account numbers to strangers who contact you, especially by phone, internet or mail. Legitimate financial or government organizations that do business … (0 comments)
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sellers: Encinitas Things to Do - 08/21/08 10:23 PM
Encinitas is a favorite coastal town in North County San Diego. Located about 25 miles north of San Diego, Encinitas offers a diversity of things to do and places to live, and couple with great weather and wonderful beaches, well it's a pretty popular place.
If you are hoping to … (5 comments)
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sellers: What is Escrow and how does it work?: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/21/08 02:09 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/21/08
A great way to look at this, is when you make a bet, you may have asked a third party to hold the money. When you take out a mortgage, you're doing something similar by opening an escrow account.
How does it works?
When you … (0 comments)
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sellers: Things to consider when buying your first home: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/21/08 01:53 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/21/08
When finding the right first home, you should consider a price range and a short list of desirable neighborhoods. Still, there are many other factors you'll need to consider before investing in your biggest asset.
Things to do before you start:
•· Put together a household budget … (0 comments)
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sellers: Advantages & Disadvatages of Buying and Renting: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/21/08 01:23 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/21/08
A home is one of the most expensive purchases most of us will ever make over our lifetime. Whether you decide to rent or buy, either choice comes with its own advantages and disadvatages. Let's take a look.
Advantages of Buying
Still, with all … (0 comments)
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sellers: Buyers' Market - Points to Consider - 08/21/08 09:51 AM
With all of the negativism in the news media, the public sometimes finds it difficult to know what is right or wrong regarding investments. This is particularly true of home buying, since the home is generally a consumers biggest investment. Is this the right time to buy a home?
Certainly, there … (0 comments)
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sellers: FSBO For Sale by Owner - 08/20/08 09:22 PM
Thinking of buying or selling For Sale By Owner? FSBO
We need to talk.
Buying? O.K. I understand...the seller doesn't have an agent I can save some money. If they are not paying a commission...I can buy for a price that does not include commissions. Maybe so BUT I doubt it. … (1 comments)
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sellers: Selling a Property in a Buyers Market - 08/20/08 08:37 PM
Here in Atlanta, GA we have been a Buyer's market for many years. Of course over the last 6-9 months it has become an even stronger Buyer's market and so the following advice should prove to be helpful to most of the countries sellers. I published the following article in our … (0 comments)
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sellers: Let me in, woo-hoo. - 08/20/08 04:38 PM
Have you ever wanted to see a property and the Seller was ho-hum about the showing?? Nah, that Seller just didn't feel like having a showing due to -- it's too hot, it's too icy, there's not enough notice, the cat's sick. In this real estate market, a Seller must be … (0 comments)
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sellers: Why Isn't Your House Selling? - 08/20/08 03:38 PM
We all get questions about why particular houses sell and why others don't.
Or we get questions about why a house down the street sold in 7 days, and your house is still on the market after 7 or more months.
Looking through the Multiple Listing Service today, I was amazed … (5 comments)
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sellers: Home Refinancing Basics: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/20/08 02:31 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/20/08
In recent years, millions of homeowners have taken advantage of low rates and refinanced their mortgages. Still, many are unaware of the many pitfalls in refinancing.
Remember
Remember that refinancing to reduce debt can be a smart move, but refinancing in order to borrow more … (0 comments)
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sellers: Summertime Open House Tips: Strongsville Real Estate - 08/20/08 01:43 PM
Posted by: CJ Harrington
Date: 08/20/08
Open Houses are on my list of top things agents should be doing. The market is ripe for buyers that you can educate, and there is no better place to find them than at an Open House.
The key though is to take the right steps … (1 comments)
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sellers: Who is Your Seller? - 08/20/08 01:36 PM
Oh, you're really going to love this one! Is your seller a person who called in to your office? Did they ask for you, in particular? Was it an email correspondent? How about, did they come to an open house that you held? Were they referred to you by another Realtor, … (3 comments)
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sellers: New Funding Source Taking Industry By Storm!! - 08/20/08 01:09 PM
ATTENTION: Homeowners, New Home Builders, Real Estate Brokers, Note Brokers, Real Estate Investors, Renovators...Sellers everywhere have found that when using our "Temporary" Seller Financing Option, they have many more prospects wanting to purchase their home, and can sell their home much faster than normal. Why is this? Simply because … (0 comments)
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sellers: FSBO - 50 ways to lose a (Lover) Buyer - 08/20/08 12:31 PM
FSBO - 50 ways to lose a lover buyer If you are thinking about selling your house FSBO, please read on... there are many ways to lose a buyer. A buyer has found a townhome to purchase. The buyer is able and willing and is paying cash. The townhome is for … (1 comments)
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sellers: The Fine Art of Curb Appeal - Staging for the Outside of Your Vancouver Home! - 08/20/08 11:44 AM
Every home buyer has been there, the pictures online are gorgeous, the visual tour has confirmed that this is your Dream Home, and your real estate agent is telling you that the floor plan is absolutely perfect. This is the "One." Your anticipation builds as you drive through a beautifully manicured … (2 comments)
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sellers: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - 10 Things to Expect Going Through a Short Sale - 08/20/08 09:59 AM
10 Things to Expect Going Through a Short Sale
The bank is going to what to see your entire financial picture. This means you will need to provide copy of back taxes, paycheck stubs, bank statements, personal financial statement, etc. They will want to know what all your assets are.
The … (0 comments)
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sellers: What Sellers are Saying - 08/19/08 03:32 PM
Sellers whose homes have not sold in the peak selling market of Spring and Summer are worried. Not enough showings, no offers and how are they going to get their homes sold. The biggest problem seems to be, as always lack of communication, between the listing agent and the sellers. Agents … (0 comments)
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