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According to the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) multiple listing service (MLS) there are currently 231 single family homes for sale in the Powdersville area. The Powdersville area in in Anderson County, South Carolina and is in the Anderson District 1 schools (Wren School District). From February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008, 12 … (0 comments)
Well I went to a seminar which helped me some. The guy was very pushy about his paid seminar on March 20. He was actually insulting to us if we didn't sign up. I didn't because I am on a plane during the seminar. After reminding us how important it is … (1 comments)
Preparing to Sell Your Property??? Tips on Increasing the Value of Your Home 1. Clean and De-clutter - Remove clutter by storing items in basement, attic or friend's home. Rent a storage space or sell excess items, if needed. Keep every room very clean during open homes. This allows potential buyers to have the ability … (4 comments)
So you are thinking about buying your first home and you are not sure where to start? The first thing you should consider is the agent. This is the person that is going to be your advocate and will represent and guide you through the transaction. Get referrals from friends and … (2 comments)
I don't know how many times one of my realtor clients have called me in a panic that their open house planned for the coming weekend STINKS. Sw. Florida could be the "STINKY OPEN HOUSE" capitol of the United States. I have found that the sick building or dirty sock syndrome … (1 comments)
NAR sent out an 8 page questionnaire to 150,000 consumers between July 06 and June 07. They received just under 10,000 responses. All info in these profiles is characteristic of the market for the 12 month period ending June 2007. CHARACTERISTICS OF HOME BUYERSThe median age of home buyers was 38 years old.The … (0 comments)
Working at home has its benefits. It's quiet, you can work in your pj's and it's quiet. But most importantly you are ALONE!. In this market sitting at home waiting for business leaves you a lot of time to clean your house and catch Oprah or Ellen on TV, but … (5 comments)
Gone are the days of slapping up a for sale sign in the yard and getting multiple offers without having to do any work to your house. House prices have fallen and homes are sitting on the market longer than they use to. You still can sell your house, but now … (0 comments)
Real estate buyers and sellers, and the agents who help them, this post is for all of you! I was just reading a post by Lola Audu about some happy real estate buyers of hers who had been approached by a scam artist. Fortunately, the buyers called their trusted real estate … (11 comments)
This is inspired by an experience I had with a high-end buyer in Summit New Jersey who was not at all educated by their hopefully "previous" realtor on issues that surprised me. It is more than a little disturbing to me to find out that a buyer would know nothing about … (0 comments)
Buyers will spend about 1 minute at the front door while waiting on the Realtor to unlock it. This is one reason why "porch" appeal is so important. Don't forget these important tips when selling: Clear the cobwebs and dirt Sweep leaves and add life to potted plants (red and yellow … (10 comments)
There is a lot of talk about "short sales" these days so I thought you would be interested in this information that I've summarized based on a couple articles from different mortgage brokers. 
Coming Soon! Have you seen this a lot in your neighborhood? In my area many agents have sign in the yard announcing a new listing coming on the market soon. I have actually done this myself to build anticipation in the market and also to get calls on the property prior … (17 comments)
Right now buyers are out there looking for bargains in this market. Many buyers are hesitant and are waiting for the bottom to occur. Speaking from experience most people ending up missing the bottom and either catch it right before or right after it has occurred. In my area of Modesto, … (0 comments)
Can you believe February is over already? 
I wrote a negotiating blog and one of my favorite bloggers challenged me to write an entire blog on this paragraph--
With 24,489 houses on the market in the Denver area as of the end of January and only 2,987 closings, is the successful sale of your house a roll of the dice? The answer is a resounding "No". While there are certainly no guarantees, you can turn the odds in your … (6 comments)
Today was a nice sign that spring is in the air. It was sunny and mild with plenty of people visiting open houses. I stopped by several and found that the hosts were all pleased with their turn outs. With the ever increasing amounts of inventory do any of you have … (2 comments)
The Carlsbad area, and the rest of San Diego, is known for terrific weather year-round, which is great for people as well as the tropical vegetation. If you are a gardener, or just enjoy year-round greenery, then Carlsbad is a great area to be.
I've made several attempt to show a home, five to be exact and I'm sick of trying. My last call yesterday to the listing agent basically told her that we will go and look at the house anytime the seller has available. Did I mention there is no lock box? It has … (3 comments)
Spring is just 17 days away!!! I am hopeful that this will mean that the Gloucester County real estate market will pick up a bit and gain some momentum for the remainder of 2008. Historically, this is the time of year where we see more buyers out looking at properties than … (0 comments)
Don't be left in the Wake! Some kind of Fiduciary Responsibility belongs to all of us. Even if you are acting as a transaction broker, You still have a DUTY to maintain limited confidentiality to the party you represent (unless waived in writing) Including disclosure that the seller will accept less, or … (1 comments)
When we represent buyers and sellers it is so important that we have a good working relationship with other Realtors. If you are arrogrant, hard to get along with, hateful, rude, it has to be my way person, guess what? You are hurting your buyers and sellers. How?If you have a … (90 comments)
A beautiful 70 degree Saturday in Denver offered a test drive for our support group. We are a group of single women homeowner's that are independent, spirited and have a can do attitude. We had agreed that if any of us had a handyman problem, particularly those just requiring more than two … (1 comments)
Daily routines are a natural fiber of life. Where did I hear that? But it is true. I wake up every morning to the sound of our cats meowing to be fed, our dogs barking to be fed and our horses nickering for their morning feeding. I slowing and carefully clamber … (1 comments)
Step One: Define your needs. Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home! Before you go house hunting, it's a good idea to define what kind of home and neighborhood would best suit your desires and needs and make a wish list. Share this list with me, your real … (0 comments)
Robert Toll, in an interview while announcing their Company's loss (Toll Brothers), is quoted as stating:"Ceaseless talk of a recession continues to dampen the mood of consumers in general, whether or not a recession actually occurs. For home buyers, we believe this drumbeat, coupled with concerns over mortgages, the direction of … (1 comments)
Though the weather is still a bit nippy in Northern Virginia it won't be long before we begin to see the daffodils poking their heads up in the garden and the blooms on the Cherry Blossom trees. If you are a seller who is making a move this summer then it … (6 comments)
With changing market conditions it is important to keep abreast of the real estate market if you are considering buying or selling a house this year. The market also affects other industries or services in a community.
I don't know what the rules and regulations are in other parts of the country but the MLS in Washington State will not allow agents to include any information regarding open houses in their marketing remarks. Now the marketing remarks consist of 500 characters that are swept by all other web sites. So … (50 comments)
Is the "Perfect Storm" brewing in the U.S. Economy? What do we mean by the "Perfect Storm" and how does it affect You?To Learn more click here to Read the entire Blog from Sean Osborn at Team Tappe … (0 comments)
The Stetson Hills Real Estate market is picking up. Here are the active, sold and pending sales for Stetson Hills, Colorado Springs for February 2008.
I just can't understand WHY some agents take a listing, over price it, and then even worse don't keep in contact with the seller through the whole listing period. I guess the ONLY conclusion to this is they just want to add 1 more listing to there belt and to get … (4 comments)
Sellers: Understanding The Super-Adequacy Dilemma
For Real Estate Industry, 2008 May Have Familiar RingNews Release No. 6, January 2008By Bryan Pope, Associate Editor COLLEGE STATION, Tex. - Jan. 9, 2008 - Calendars may show 2008, but researchers with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University say many of the issues facing the real estate industry … (0 comments)
Yes, we all remember our first time.....
As a real estate professional, I'm often asked by homeowners, "What can I do to improve the value of my home?" Often, this question is asked by the homeowner in anticipation of getting the home prepared for sell in today's competitive market. Most prospective sellers are aware of the challenges they will … (0 comments)
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One of the toughest things for a seller to do in a normal market is pricing their house to sell. The real truth is, this isn't a normal market for sellers, and in fact it is a buyer's marketplace. Taking the truth about the present selling environment into consideration, pricing has … (0 comments)
I've been so unbelievably busy lately, that my time on ActiveRain has been much less. I usually visit AR everyday, in the morning with my coffee, and in the evening with my glass of wine. But the past few weeks, I'm lucky if I get on here at all.
It could be the circles I'm networking with or just the luck of the draw.
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Menomonee Falls Creative Financing - Connect your Buyers and Investors!Creative Financing -There are many forms of seller financing out there:Wrap-Around MortgageFirst Mortgage Held by SellerSeller Financing with SubordinationJoint VentureAlso some 'unconventional' ways:Rent 2 OwnLand ContractLand Trust Lease OptionHard MoneyTypically my daily clients are investors. They help bring stability to the frequency of … (2 comments)
Great two bedroom 792 sq ft slab home in Ridgeview. This single family residence is fully remodeled from top to bottom. New roof, siding, windows, furnace, appliances, and upgraded cooling window unit. Extended lot with no neighbors behind. Great neighborhood close to schools and shopping. What could be better for the … (1 comments)
Wellington Ridge is a really nice community just outside the city limits of Gig Harbor in Washington State. It's just up the street from Peninsula High School and Purdy Elementary which is really nice if you have kids still in school. The development is nicely landscaped and has sidewalks throughout for those evening … (6 comments)
Alabama is a great place to relocate to the market is great....... you can afford alot of house for a little amount of money. Just think about how much yard you can get with a home in Alabama. Do you like to Golf or fish? There are plenty of communities that … (0 comments)
In shopping for home mortgage financing, home buyers must consider two important factors--the interest rate and the points. Each point is equal to one percent of the mortgage amount. If you are selling a home, the buyers may ask you to share the points with them. The buyer usually pays the points. But … (2 comments)
The Onion Creek City of Austin- FEMA buyout is coming to an end. $6 million dollars had been funded to buyout homes in the Yarrabee Bend area of South Austin. Home owners were offered fair market appraisal cost and given a specific time to accept or decline the offer. Most of the … (6 comments)
Are you finding that there are agents that input listings along with all information the buyer needs to go and purchase a home on their own.Evidently they are doing this for a reduced commission as they are not providing full service to the seller. That's fine. It is the arrangement they … (22 comments)
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Located within the Estates at The Summit Country Club, this exquisite home boasts the best of the very best. Featuring 4087 sq ft on main level, plus additional unfinished 1800 apprx. sq ft on 2nd level. Custom built in 1996, this home has been richly remodeled within the last 12 months with … (2 comments)
I woke up this morning. (Thank God)....and began my daily routine..which one of my first actions are..to turn my computer on...yeah right...I got my priorities in order...in fact,,,if I could use my lap top as a pillow I would..but I'm afraid I would drool on it,,,and die from electric shock...ANYWAY..When I … (12 comments)
Every house will sell when the price is "right". The right price isn't always what the comparable market analysis (CMA) shows but rather what the buyers in current market under the current market conditions are willing to pay. If you are priced below the CMA and you had a good amount of … (0 comments)
Online broker Redfin took a look at how to sell homes more quickly and for more money. The folks at Redfin call themselves "the real estate scientists" because they're data-driven number crunchers, not intuition-minded salespeople. Selling Strategy #5:Market the property in multiple places online.This is a no-brainer in today's world, but promoting … (1 comments)
I was in a meeting yesterday with one of my brokers when the subject of earnest money came up. It came up because he was heading to an Ohio Association of Realtors executive committee meeting and one of the topics on the agenda was going to be earnet money deposits.
Hope all is going well for everyone. I'am shocked that I showed a home and the homeowner yelled at me for being five minutes early, imagine if I was late what would she have said then. The buyers were shocked and wanted to leave but I convinced them to see the house. … (16 comments)
Hopefully, every agent knows their absorption rate for your areas of expertise... In every community there are distinctive differences within neighborhoods, and zip-codes, or counties. In Washington state we have a specific marketing company (Alanpope) that give us an overview broken down by areas- cities, counties & new construction condo or single family and … (14 comments)
Sellers - I noticed that a lot of you are curious about your home's value. And if you are thinking of selling in the future... here's some great news. But first, let's cover the bad.Some of the issues that I deal with on a daily basis are:1) So many foreclosures ~ a … (5 comments)
According to Forbes, Seattle is number ONE on the Most Stable Housing Market list! They anticipate a 3.09% price change in 2008. The median price for single family homes and condos combined in King County was up by 4.86% in 2007 vs. 2006.Sellers, if you are considering a move - now … (0 comments)
If you are selling your home or thinking about selling, you need to read this! As many of you know, the market has slowed down a little bit and buyers are no longer paying what you are asking for.
Are you still taking overpriced listings? I always keep an eye on the active listings and last weekend I was showing homes to some prospective buyers and I was totally amazed at how many over priced listings are still on the market and how many listings haven't had price adjustments and … (2 comments)
HANDHELD HOSES ANYTIME VS. THE 20 GALLON CHALLENGE As you may or may not be aware, we are headed for a worldwide water shortage. Southern California has adopted their 20 gallon challenge, while the enchanting Kapiti Coast District of New Zealand is located a 50 minute drive north of the country's … (3 comments)
...without someone to look at your listings,you are just a sad clown in the spotlight looking for someone to hand you a hanky.Face it.You have to ask hard questions about your marketing program:-who is doing this?-is it full service?-what are they doing for me?-is my branding-logo,colors, profile-right?-what are their web exports?-how … (2 comments)
Once again, I tried to show a home to a ready, willing and able buyer, but I couldn't.
Hi Folks,
1. When visiting farm property whether it is horse, beef, dairy, alpaca or any other type of farm, the most important factor is how you dress. If you approach sellers and you are dressed for residential, I will guarantee you will not get the listing. First impressions are the most important … (3 comments)
It is your career and you should give it the best chance to be successful.
"AND IF THE FEEDBACK IS ANYTHING OTHER THEN, "WE ARE INTERESTED AND MAY MAKE AN OFFER..." I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!"
Real Estate in Pequannock Township & Pompton Plains -Why Choose Colleen McMahon Your Century 21® Professional Agent for the past 13 years, I have served the housing needs of individuals and families in Pequannock Township as well as many of the surrounding areas. I am a lifelong resident of Pequannock Township … (0 comments)
My 7 year old son came home from school today and was disappointed that he got 9/10 on his spelling test. Spelling is really hard for him, but he has dug his heels in and worked really hard to learn the words. He previously had two weeks of 10/10 and wanted … (9 comments)
I am wondering how other agents handle this scenario? You work with buyer(s) over a several week period. You had specifically asked them: "Is there anyone else that needs to be consulted before you make a decision to buy?" Of course the answer is always an emphatic "No!" 
Question- Do you have a hard time getting feedback from Realtors? Do you GIVE feedback on the properties that you show?I have such a hard time getting feedback on my properties. Isthere a special way of asking that I am not aware of or what? I have tried phone calls and emails, but … (12 comments)