selling: Hey Wintergreen, I want to buy your house! - 02/10/08 11:18 AM
One day last week by husband brought me in an envelope from the mail. My name as it appears on the tax records (different last name) was on the envelope. The envelope was also greeting card size, hand written addresses, Fantastic Four stamp and an American Flag sticker on the envelope. … (8 comments)
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selling: Is staging my home really necessary? - 02/10/08 11:16 AM
Is Staging my home really necessary?
The Atlanta real estate market is still fairly strong, but buyers expectations are on the rise - they expect clean closets, neutral paint colors, and simple furnishings. Many of the sellers I work with ask me this question before we put their home on the market … (0 comments)
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selling: Staging, In Reverse - 02/09/08 04:44 PM
Today I showed a house that reminded me of another house. I had a wonderful new client today. We went out and viewed 7 houses. They have a nice budget. Makes me happy. They really like older homes with character. Makes me happy. I got a chance to view every Victorian … (5 comments)
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selling: Working harder than a rented mule; loyalty,success,service,and the need for great technology. - 02/09/08 03:52 PM
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selling: Taking pictures inside properties - 02/09/08 11:19 AM
I heard a story about buyers who had taken pictures of a property that they were putting an offer on to send to extended family members outside of the area. When they did their final walk-through all the appliances had been replaced with cheap imitations. Because the buyers had pictures, they were able … (3 comments)
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selling: Washington County, Oregon home sales week in review by neighborhood (02/8/2008) - 02/08/08 07:03 PM
Today is Friday, Febuary 8, 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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selling: Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market - 02/08/08 01:28 PM
A lot of people ask me how the real estate market is and whats going on in Myrtle Beach. The market has suffered like most of the country but things are starting to turn around now in a big way. We have a lot of demand due to the baby boomer … (1 comments)
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selling: The Six Stages of Grief, or Selling a House in this Market - 02/08/08 12:50 PM
I have gone on several listing appointments in the last few days. I am beginning to see a pattern of disbelief on the seller's faces. A look of yes, I have been reading all the news reports, I have been watching on TV, yes I am informed and I know about … (6 comments)
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selling: Real Estate and accomplishing your sales with Integrity! The Tortoise and the Hare finish. - 02/07/08 04:25 PM
There is an old story about the Turtle versa the Hare. The turtle may have been slower, but the tortoise was consistent. The hare would fly like heck and have a bunch of down time. I look at my friends in Real Estate and it strikes me how many fit one … (8 comments)
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selling: 10 Tips for Real Estate Ads - 02/07/08 02:21 PM
Hey some of these tips were given to me by others and some I thought of based on experience. These tips are great for Realtors trying to sell in this down market. If you're FSBOing it then perhaps only a few of these ideas would apply, but any help is good … (8 comments)
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selling: GET SERIOUS! - 02/07/08 01:19 PM
Familiar with the law of supply and demand? In real estate right now, it may seem like the supply of homes for sale is much greater than the numbers of buyers demanding those homes, forcing prices down and decreasing activity. But what's really in shortage may be serious, legitimate sellers.
A committed … (3 comments)
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selling: Make today count - 02/07/08 08:21 AM
Today it was just a little hard to get out of bed but here we are. I thought to myself (ground hog day). Well have a great today and may you achive your goals for the day. I am taking my 3 yr to the zoo.
Roberto
http://www.unusualcommercialloans.com
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selling: I have "heart-burn", I think...hopefully, life goes on...think about it. - 02/07/08 12:05 AM
Am I having heart burn, or is it chest pain...how do you know what that feeling in your chest is? Is it just stress???
In this market, one would hope it's stress, but never ever self-diagnose in this situation. Cardiac issues can occur in many way's....It affect's women differently than men. Heaviness … (26 comments)
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selling: An Important Turn Off When Your House Is For Sale - 02/06/08 09:35 PM
BEEEEEEP!
"Hello. This is Pat Kennedy and I'm an agent with Evers & Company Realtors. I'm planning to drop by your house between 2 and 2:30 this afternoon to set of your burglar alarm. If that's not convenient, please call me on my cell phone at 202-555-5567. Thanks!"
Seriously, folks, if you have … (28 comments)
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selling: Want to know everything about professional selling? - 02/06/08 09:27 PM
Post From The SalesAttitude.com Blog: Written by William Woodard · Filed Under Sales Professionals
I am a life long student of selling and like many of you, I wish I knew everything about professional selling. The challenge I often find myself in when I think I am getting my arms around the … (0 comments)
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selling: It may be time to put away those Wisconsin Winter Sport toys soon, but not Today! - 02/06/08 04:15 PM
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selling: Simple twists turn "PROPERTY BLAHS" into "PROPERTY AHHHHHHHHS"! - 02/06/08 03:40 PM
Most property owners are "emotionally attached" to their properties, and rightly so..however, it never ceases to amaze me how they can't SEE their potential property thru the eyes of a stranger, or more significantly...the eyes of a buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And frankly, if you're selling your property....that's whose eyes you need to objectively … (0 comments)
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selling: The 4 Train, Starbucks and Cruella De Vil. - 02/06/08 02:46 PM
I was in downtown Manhattan around the court buildings waiting for an appointment. I was quite early, so I decided on stopping into a Starbucks for a coffee. This is pretty funny if you know me, I don't speak coffee lingo, I like Espresso and Maxwell House instant, that's it.
If … (2 comments)
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selling: Snow yet in Wisconsin, then Spring! The Ground Hog was not kidding!! - 02/06/08 02:43 PM
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selling: It’s Time to Negotiate - 02/06/08 12:30 PM
One of the key aspects of the real estate transaction that is often overlooked is the negotiating process. Whether you are buying or selling your approach to the negotiating process has a tremendous effect on the end result.
The art of negotiating is won and lost before you sit down to the … (0 comments)
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selling: Lancaster Real Estate -- Trends for 2008, Are you "In" or are you "Out"? - 02/06/08 10:21 AM
The new "trends" lists for home decorating and design are out, and according to many researchers it seems like things are freshening up around the house for 2008.
Apparently, on the "out" are dark, rich wood stains, a'la Pottery Barn -- and "in" are lighter, natural-grain woods. Oops. Nobody told me that … (11 comments)
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selling: Sometimes it is the little things we do that make the biggest impression - 02/05/08 10:01 PM
Sometimes it is the little things we do that make the biggest impression
A few weeks ago I called a homeowner and left a message saying that I have a client that may want to buy their home. (There home is not presently on the market) I really do have a client that pointed … (18 comments)
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selling: Exceptional - 02/05/08 09:30 PM
A tip to making "Life-long clients": BE EXCEPTIONAL. A client's concerns always take precedence over our own. Always put your clients first. Go ahead, be exceptional.
It's that simple. You know, it feels greater-than-great seeing a client's face light up immediately following a closing. I'll never get tired of it. But … (8 comments)
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selling: Does weather affect the market? ...and what you can do about it! - 02/05/08 09:17 PM
We have had a resoundingly crummy week here in Portland and it has definitely affected the number of people that are getting out there and looking at houses. We've also had a very small amount of new listings hit the market in December which means there really isn't much class A … (2 comments)
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selling: Seven Ways To Sell More Quickly & for More Money - #3 - 02/05/08 03:07 PM
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 #3:
Debut on Friday.
A December Redfin analysis of its online traffic for 119,079 listings in seven … (2 comments)
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selling: ALL REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL - 02/05/08 01:07 PM
INTERESTING EXERPTS FROM A PRESS RELEASE SENT TO OUR AREA:
First, let's talk about the real value of your house. Food, clothing, and shelter are
the necessities of life. Most necessities are consumed. But one not only maintains, but
traditionally increases its value. Historically, the real value of your house appreciates
from year to year. … (2 comments)
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selling: Neighborhood Realtor - 02/05/08 12:27 PM
I like to focus helping buyers and sellers in the community I was raised in and still reside in. If you are planning to buy or sell in the Lakewood/Long Beach area, give me a call. Would love to talk with you and introduce you to my home town and show … (0 comments)
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selling: Floridians: What you SHOULD KNOW about the new property tax law (Amendment 1) - 02/05/08 10:13 AM
Here are some things you should know about the new tax laws that were passes as part of Amendment 1 on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
If you already have homestead property:
1) You will NOT loose your "save our home" 3% cap!
2) You will GAIN an addition additional homestead exemption of $25,000 … (20 comments)
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selling: Chinese New Year in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and the rest of the World. The year of the rat - 02/05/08 09:55 AM
It once again is Chinese New Year in Milwaukee. I talk to my Chinese friends and they are just fired up about the Holiday. … (22 comments)
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selling: Thank you so much!!! I knew there was a demand for our products but wow - 02/05/08 09:02 AM
I really want to say thank you to all of you, we knew our unusual loan programs had a big demand but the response has been great. It is good to know that we are able to deliver a service that is helping others.
Once again this site is here to … (1 comments)
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selling: Beautiful Miller Baseball Park, Beer, and Americas favorite pastime being played in Milwaukee, WI. - 02/05/08 05:06 AM
it is that time again. It is Brewer baseball time. Spring training is in progress, and when the Milwaukee Brewers take town Americas favorite pastime will be playing baseball in a new, high tech Miller Stadium. The pretzels are being loaded, the cotton candy, the nachos, hamburgers, soda, popcorn, and lots … (12 comments)
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selling: Mardi Gras. A time well deserved to be celebrated and observed. Forget the beads. - 02/04/08 12:29 PM
Ah, Mardi Gras. A time of celebration, a time of rejoicing and having fun. It is a time of refection that we look forward to in the next year. I had European relatives so every new Years I ate Black Eyed peas for peace, red beans and rice for riches, and hog … (18 comments)
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selling: How to Buy Below Market Properties in Lake County, Fl - 02/03/08 10:49 PM
Lake County, Fl is starting to see more investors looking on from the sidelines. We at Mid-Florida Real Estate Brokerage have been working with foreclosures and short sales at an ever increasing pace. The only question is where is the bottom.
Where is the bottom?? Where indeed...The bottom is a perception of … (4 comments)
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selling: Happy Valentines Day to everyone from a Realtor named Tom Braatz - 02/03/08 08:21 PM
If you need to purchase a home call a team that cares and wants the best for you. Call Tom braatz at 262-377-1459, or email him at 262-377-1459 www.activerain.com/tommybraatz.com http://www.localism.com/ then go to Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, and then about, event,listings, about We do single family. duplex, multi family, Commercial, Investments, Businesses. … (12 comments)
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selling: Will an Open House Sell My Home? - 02/03/08 07:11 PM
Is Your Real Question, "Are Sunday afternoons for football, yard work, or selling homes?"
The following questions (or some variation) on Open Houses come up during my appointments with home sellers almost every time.
Will an Open House sell my home? Do you plan on hosting an Open House?Will you have an Open … (0 comments)
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selling: Questioning things,authority and being ourselves:one Tom Braatz - 02/03/08 06:21 PM
I was able to drive by my old farm the other day and I still get a grin on my face when I think of the crazy stupid stuff I would do to get a look up to the hill, or the people that would peek down my driveway to see … (10 comments)
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selling: Thinking of Selling Your Home in the Belleville/Quinte or Prince Edward Regions of Ontario?..... Here are Some Important Things You Should Know in Order to Get the Highest Amount Possible for Your Property. - 02/03/08 01:33 PM
Along the path that each of us takes during the course of our lives, are many transitions. One of the major transitions most of us make, during various stages in our lives, is moving to a new residence.Very few of us remain in the same home from the time we are … (12 comments)
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selling: I started activerain as a vehicle to perhaps talk to others and see what it offered - 02/02/08 11:52 PM
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selling: It is never hard finding things to do in Milwaukee:attractions,restaurants,and more - 02/02/08 05:07 PM
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selling: Deerfield, Illinois Market Conditions - 02/02/08 04:58 PM
Bryce Fuller of "The Fuller Force" at RE/MAX North Here! Thanks for checking out the current real estate market conditions in Deerfield, Illinois! I run this analysis each and every month like clockwork and wanted to share it with you. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to … (0 comments)
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selling: Six more weeks of Winter in Wisconsin; The ground hog saw his shadow this morning! - 02/02/08 02:29 PM
It is a balmy thirty degrees in Wisconsin, and everyday I look for some sign of tupis or growth pushing their heads up; even if it is wishful thinking.
The ground Hog saw his shadow this morning in Wisconsin; by tradition that means six more weeks of Winter.
Who knows, perhaps the Ground … (6 comments)
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selling: Working in reverse has become the norm - 02/02/08 01:22 PM
I remember the days when you took a customer out,showed a house,and the next step was to roll with the paperwork .(once they found a house that fit their needs.)Today I find myself having my customers sit w/ a lender first and get a pre-approval (not a pre-qual)awaiting appraisal prior to … (0 comments)
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selling: Why Use a Broker to List your Home in a Down Market - 02/02/08 12:51 PM
Many of us feel like our home equity has been 'taken away' from us as the value of our homes have declined. When you recognize that you stand to see a reduced profit from the sale of your home, you may be tempted to do it yourself. Here are some things … (0 comments)
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selling: Your winter wonderland MLS picture - 02/02/08 11:29 AM
Congratulations! You have your home on the MLS with a picture of itdusted with 3 inches of snow, it looks beautiful. However, it datesyour home as to how long it has been on the market come this nextspring!I agree, it is important to get a picture of your home online ASAPafter … (9 comments)
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selling: A Real Measure of Service Success - 02/02/08 11:17 AM
If you have been in business for any length of time you will notice that things change a lot through the years. Look at the restaurant industry. In our community I would conservatively guess that 90 % of the restaurants here are under 10 years old. In our local association of Realtors we … (0 comments)
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selling: Our Bases are GROWING! - 02/02/08 09:32 AM
Our Bases are GROWING!!!
February 1, 2008 at 10:34 pm | In Buyers, Sellers, Uncategorized | No Comments Tags: Camp Lejeune, new gate, new troops, troop increases, usmc growing
It has begun! Between NOW and 2011 there will be an increase of troops to our area bases: Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, and New … (0 comments)
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selling: Buying Real Estate in The Greater Lansing Area - 02/02/08 07:07 AM
Whether you're ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it's smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure to sit down with your real estate agent and discuss your needs and wants … (0 comments)
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selling: Trendy, Modern and You? - 02/01/08 09:17 PM
The trouble with looking at beautiful, glossy, design magazines is that it makes a person want new, updated, trendy everything. Isn't that the problem with shopping in general? It's not until you get out there in the stores, surrounded by all that product and marketing, that you realize you need new … (2 comments)
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selling: window treatment - 02/01/08 09:16 PM
I love the word "treatment" for window coverings...like they are a prescription to make the window healthier, a cure, a fix. Window shades, blinds, curtains and draperies can indeed save a room from a less than ideal view, and they can mask the dirty window problem. My issue, however, with window … (0 comments)
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selling: Washington County, Oregon home sales week in review by neighborhood (02/1/2008) - 02/01/08 03:09 PM
Today is Friday, Febuary 1, 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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selling: Always Prospect for Listings - 02/01/08 10:48 AM
Talk to anyone who has been in real estate sales for any decent amount of time and they will confirm this all time truism in real estate "List to Last" and in order to do this, it is absolutely necessary to always be prospecting for new business. We feel in our firm, … (10 comments)
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selling: Sellers can create a WIN/WIN with the RIGHT advice - 02/01/08 08:15 AM
A local Realtor referred a local property owner to me this week. He acknowledged that he was deciding if he wanted to sell his home now or rent it when they left the area.
I previewed the home with him after reviewing past sales/features/description on our local MLS and tax essessor records...the … (1 comments)
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selling: "How To" REALLY Get Ready to Sell a Home for Agents and Sellers - 02/01/08 02:30 AM
How important is it to you to have your listings, if you're an agent, or your home, if you're a seller, ready for market. I'm suggesting it's extremely important since buyers in our current market will be less then last year and it's essential for you to capture their attention when … (1 comments)
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selling: Home Staging-YouTube Video-RMR-Real Estate Marketing Results - 02/01/08 02:01 AM
Go to this YouTube Video to see How RMR can help with services that work. See our work on this video and let us know what you think.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=STgOxc_PBnU
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selling: Cost of Staging a home "Is it worth it?" - 02/01/08 01:07 AM
I'm wondering if we really understand the importance of proper preparation concerning this all important financial transaction. In any market condition, especially the one we face today, nothing can be forgotten or thought of as silly. The internet is key and an important aspect of marketing a home as I'm sure … (2 comments)
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selling: INSIDER REAL ESTATE SECRETS in MARYLAND REVEALED, FREE ON-LINE COURSE for BUYERS and SELLERS - 01/31/08 08:59 PM
Insider Real Estate Secrets in Maryland Revealed....a must-read for Home-Owners AND Renters!
It's a FREE 12-Lesson course covering more than 20 topics exposing the realities behind buying and selling a home in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford County and Cecil County.
With over 162 Facts, Tips, Mistakes, and Questions about Buying and Selling Real Estate:
Learn … (0 comments)
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selling: QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK WHEN INTERVIEWING AN AGENT IN MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY - 01/31/08 08:43 PM
10 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing an Agent in Maryland, Baltimore County, Harford County and Cecil County Homes.
Warning! Do Not Hire Any Real Estate Agent Before You Read This FREE Special Report on Homes in Baltimore,Harford and Cecil County
Not all real estate agents are the same in Maryland. If you decide … (0 comments)
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selling: HELP WITH DOWNPAYMENT WHEN BUYING A HOME IN BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY - 01/31/08 08:39 PM
Help With Your Downpayment when Buying in Baltimore, Harford, Cecil County
Where can I find help with my down payment when buying a home in Harford County, Cecil County, Baltimore County and All of Maryland?
The biggest barrier to homeownership for many Maryland families is the lack of funds for a down payment. … (0 comments)
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selling: Is My Ex Paying the Mortgage? - 01/31/08 04:31 PM
"How could this happen? My four children and I are going to be homeless!" This was a desperate call I received a few days before the holidays. Unfortunately, it wasn't the first time I had taken a call of this nature.
What options does a woman in this situation have? The final … (12 comments)
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selling: Seller wants this completely redone South Milwaukee home sold!!$162,000 - 01/31/08 03:27 PM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin home. 159K. Completely redone top to bottom!!! Located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, This 3 plus bedroom home has been gutted and redone from top to bottom. New roof, drywall, soffit, facia, flooriing, cabinets, carpet, electric, and more. Locate just a few blocks from Lake and Park this makes for … (0 comments)
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selling: Real Estate and the emergence of greatness. The proverbial Dog and Pony Show is over! - 01/31/08 03:02 PM
I often think that like any profession, economy, life, or venture, everything has a cycle. Sooner or later the cycle is broken and a new one starts.
It is no mystery that in the last couple of years the Real Estate as well as other factors in the economy have had to … (30 comments)
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selling: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, A City rich in History. A series in parts and perspectives! - 01/31/08 02:29 PM
It is another cold day in Wisconsin. I might add though it is in the teens regarding temperature and I will take that rather than below zero weather, and all the snow.
Recently, I found myself driving through down town Milwaukee and was marveled by all the new building, and the new … (4 comments)
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selling: Selling Homes in a Crowded Market - 01/30/08 09:13 PM
SELLING HOMES IN A CROWDED MARKET
(HINT: Hire a HOME STAGER and HOME INSPECTOR)
Everyone knows 2007 was a tough year to sell a home and 2008 may be just as tough. With thousands more homes on the market than usual it is harder than ever to make a home that is … (0 comments)
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selling: Fair and Honest dealing...Passing on a listing - 01/30/08 02:11 PM
I met with a potential client yesterday .He purchased his home 3 years ago for $560k.I noticed the FSBO sign at the corner was worn and weather beaten. I had run comps and prepared a CMA.My opinion was the house is worth 470k-490k.When we began discussing the possible sale I brought to his … (6 comments)
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selling: why is this a great time to buy? - 01/30/08 12:16 PM
Ok why I am saying is not exactly science but rational thinking.
You hear about it on TV. You read about it in the paper and on the internet.The economy is doing not so great and real estate is in a down fall. What bothers me about that is that those "experts" … (0 comments)
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selling: Real Estate Professional Scott Leaf offers Free Professional Home Staging Services - 01/30/08 11:59 AM
Any Real Estate Agent can list a home but all Top Real Estate Professionals know that the first 2 - 3 weeks that a home is on the market is critical. Homes get a ‘reputation' and you do not get a second chance to make a first impression. That is why … (2 comments)
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selling: 1118 Inverrary, Deerfield, IL - 01/30/08 11:54 AM
Bryce Fuller is a professional Realtor with RE/MAX North in Northbrook, IL. He can be reached via email at Bryce@TheFullerForce.com or on the web at www.TheFullerForce.com. His real estate concentration is in Northbrook, Illinois, Glenview, Illinois, and Deerfield, Illinois. All of these communities are on the West Side of the … (0 comments)
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selling: Using hidden cameras to sell houses - 01/30/08 08:32 AM
I was just reading a post by Cherimie Crane "Does This Listing Make Me Look Fat?!?!?" and I thought of that Reality TV Show "Sell This House". We've all taken on listings that have really put our sales skills to the test. But some of them are more challenging than others. And sellers don't always … (27 comments)
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selling: Selling in Missoula? How to Comply with the New Ordinance Requiring Connection to the City Sewer - 01/30/08 07:44 AM
If you're a homeowner in Missoula and are still on a private septic system, you undoubtedly received a letter notifying you of your non-compliance with the City's new ordinance that requires connection to the public sewer. Title 13, Chapter 13.04. If you received a notice, it is public record and will … (0 comments)
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selling: Helping Homebuyers Fund Their IRA's With Home Interest Dollars - 01/29/08 10:44 PM
Here at A/R, there's all kinds of great information from people who have specific skills that promote the sale of a property. Some are agents with vast sales experience, who are able to patiently work with a hesitant buyer until they "pull the trigger". I've also read blogs from people who … (0 comments)
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selling: Staging in a down market is critical! - 01/29/08 08:32 PM
I always suggest that my clients go out and rent a storage unit and start packing and moving all out of season clothing, books, furniture etc into it. Everything that they aren't using on a day to day basis needs to get packed up and moved to the storage unit This … (0 comments)
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selling: Contemporary building all updated and lends to many uses MD zoning - 01/29/08 02:09 PM
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selling: GETTING BACK TO BASICS...Sit at the table and discuss your needs. - 01/29/08 01:01 PM
At the begining of every year I reflect back to see what I could have done to generate more business.This weekend I was working w/ a handful of customers and clients.I found myself engaged in numerous conversations about the current market conditions.Discussing my customers mortgage needs and which product would best suit … (1 comments)
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selling: The longest month - 01/29/08 07:18 AM
Is it just me, or has this January been extremely long? Each year, my patience for super cold and dark and gloomy diminishes. Every day in January counts as at least two in real time, bringing me to my point. The holiday lights and tree topped pots, wreaths and bows look … (8 comments)
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selling: 1124 S. 6th - Vintage Home in Ponca City - 01/28/08 11:11 PM
1124 S. 6th - Vintage Home in Ponca CityTo view my virtual tour of this property click on the link. www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1336013
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selling: Are we in a downturn in our Area of Texas? - 01/28/08 10:50 PM
From the activity we are witnessing in our office over the last 2 weeks we wonder about the "downturn in real estate" we keep reading about nationally .. .....at least in this area. We know our statistics are showing a little burp at the end of the year that made some folks nervous, and … (3 comments)
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selling: Baby it's cold out there - 01/28/08 08:43 PM
When its cold its sunny...let it shine in and keep the icy-frost at bay. This past weekend, despite the frigid temperatures, I truly enjoyed seeing the sun and blue sky. I opened blinds and sheers to bring as much of that brightness into my home as possible. In addition to lifting my … (2 comments)
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selling: A picture is worth a thousand... - 01/28/08 08:41 PM
When staging a home for sale or for pleasure, it is important to remember to try to visualize your home through new eyes, the eyes of the buyer. A trick that helps me do this is to walk into your home or mine and take a snapshot, whether figurative or real. This allows me … (1 comments)
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selling: Three greens and two rocks - 01/28/08 08:40 PM
I used to be one of those people who always had fresh flowers arranged in vases around my home. I would diligently go to the farmers' market weekly and pick out my two dozen roses for $7.00. I would go home and painstakingly pick thorns, leaves and vases. In later years, … (1 comments)
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selling: Ten Minutes to Clean - 01/28/08 08:39 PM
Its easy to get overwhelmed by a big cleaning job. Sometimes it's the perfectionist in all of us that keeps us from doing anything at all. Try this: take ten minutes, some window cleaner and disinfecting wipes and have at your bathroom. Clean mirror, and faucets. Wipe down counter, tub and … (2 comments)
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selling: Use what you have - 01/28/08 08:36 PM
I've always thought that the difference between a well staged home and one that has been touched by an interior designer is this: a well staged home takes what is already there and makes the best of it; whereas a designed home starts from scratch, purchasing everything new to make-over a room. In some ways, … (0 comments)
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selling: Importance of Pricing a Home Properly in Omaha - 01/28/08 07:32 PM
One of the most important factors, if not the key factor, for a quick home sale is proper pricing. Price your home too high and you'll generate very little to no interest. Price your home below what buyers are willing to pay and the final sale price might be much less … (0 comments)
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selling: Another example of Over-Pricing - 01/28/08 07:23 PM
Here's another typical scenario of what happens with an over-priced listing. I met with some sellers that had previously listed their home with a part-time agent that was a friend of theirs. It had been priced at $199k but never sold. I went over everything that I do and they were … (0 comments)
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selling: Dangers of Overpricing a Home - 01/28/08 06:13 PM
I met with a seller who had previously been listed with another agent. The home had been priced at 125k and the CMA showed it should be listed at 115k. Despite explaining why the home was only worth 115k, she stilled wanted to list it at 125k because she was convinced … (0 comments)
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selling: 2320 W. Villa Cassandra Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85086 - 01/28/08 03:51 PM
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selling: 2320 W. Villa Cassandra Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85086 - 01/28/08 03:47 PM
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selling: New Listing, Holt Schools, Great Ranch, $175,900.00 - 01/28/08 02:29 PM
Please allow me to introduce to you a new listing I am marketing in Holt This is an excellent value, wonderful neighborhood and offers tons of amenities. click the above link for additional features. If you're interested in additional information on the demographics of Holt, you'll find them here.
The 4th Quarter Market … (2 comments)
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selling: FLIP TO WIN PART 6 OF 6 ...FINANCING THE UNFINANCABLE - 01/28/08 12:51 PM
STEP 6
FINANCING THE UNFINANCABLE
LETS SAY YOU COME ACROSS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A HOME THAT IS IN SUCH A DISTRESSED CONDITION, THAT IT'S NOT MORTGAGABLE.YOUR FINANCES MIGHT NOT ALLOW YOU TO PURCHASE ALL CASH .WELL, THERE ARE OPTIONS,SOME MORE COSTLY THAN OTHERS .THIS DIAMOND WAITING TO SHINE HAS A … (0 comments)
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selling: FLIP TO WIN PART 5 OF 6 ...assessing the work - 01/28/08 12:40 PM
STEP 5
ASSESSING THE WORK ON THOSE UGLY HOUSES.
I AM A STRONG BELIEVER IN DELIVERING A QUALITY PRODUCT AT RESALE.ASSESSING THE AMOUNT OF WORK AND MATERIALS TO USE CAN BE TRICKY. START BY LOOKING AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOU PURCHASED YOUR FLIP IN. DO THE HOUSES HAVE VINYL SIDING? ARE THEY STONE … (0 comments)
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selling: 5 things to do in February - 01/28/08 12:32 PM
Sellers: 5 things you can do next month to keep your home at its best.
When showings are less frequent, it's a great time to catch up on some little projects that can have a big return. My top 5 choices are:
1. Clean from top to bottom.
2. Freshen paint in the kitchen.
3. … (0 comments)
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selling: Charter Pointe - Boise, Idaho - - 01/27/08 07:22 PM
I am interested in helping buyers and sellers interested in Charter Pointe. This is an excellent location in South Boise - there is a community Clubhouse, pool, gym, tennis, volley ball and miles of walking paths. There is an elementary school located inside the community. It is the perfect location for … (0 comments)
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selling: Choosing the Wrong Realtor Hurts Your Bottom Line! - 01/27/08 04:21 PM
Home owners who are trying to sell their home right now or considering putting their home on the market are facing enormous challenges. With so much inventory available, the challenge of getting your home to stand out is incredibly difficult!
If there's a single mistake that I … (0 comments)
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selling: Making Repairs that Payoff When Selling - 01/27/08 02:46 PM
A seller who is putting his home on the market next week needed to get his home in shape to sell, but he had a few marks on his kitchen wall that required repair. He had tried to match the wall color in the kitchen, but could not find a good … (5 comments)
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selling: The Value of a Letter - 01/27/08 09:02 AM
Lately, I am in the habit of telling my buyers to write personal letters to sellers of the home they are interested in purchasing. This sometimes cliche'd practice has served my buyers very well for several reasons. First, it humanizes my clients. The market is tough out there and any edge … (14 comments)
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selling: A few Saturday night thoughts on Real Estate. Get your property this year with Tom Braatz - 01/26/08 10:04 PM
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selling: How should a home seller approach the housing market? - 01/26/08 08:10 PM
For sellers, do not become overzealous given the latest developments. Given last month's demand, there are still 14,026 sellers who will not be successful in selling their homes over the course of the next month. There is tremendous competition, which includes sellers who are upside down on their loans and bank … (0 comments)
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selling: NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT! - 01/26/08 04:53 PM
How do you know when it's a buyer's market? Look at your watch. If the date is today - then it's a buyer's market! How can that be? Because a buyer can find just the right home at a favorable price 365 days of each year.
Start by defining for yourself the … (0 comments)
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selling: THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT! - 01/26/08 04:52 PM
Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice? Wait no longer!
Consider what happens during the "bad times." Most homeowners want to sell their homes for the highest possible price in the shortest … (0 comments)
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selling: Is Rain good for business? - 01/26/08 10:11 AM
We all know that
is good for business but it has always amazed us that there may be a correlation between rain... rain, and increased activity in real estate. The question is why?
Sure seems to us like the phone rings more when you have 3 or 4 days of steady drizzle.Maybe folks are stuck … (7 comments)
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selling: Don’t forget your pets when relocating - 01/26/08 10:08 AM
I know it may sound strange, but more pets are lost during a move than at any other time. They get used to their home, just as you do. But, they feel stress and may feel the need to run away and try to get back home. They don't realize that … (9 comments)
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