tips: 8i Lots of Promise - 09/04/08 07:31 PM
We were very excited to upgrade to Top Producer 8i - but the going hasn't been easy. So many of the features from earlier versions are just not intuitive or not there. I know it is always a big trial and error to make changes (LOL-like changing your brokerage)....however, the process … (3 comments)
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tips: Networking? How do I Choose? - 09/04/08 07:24 PM
QUESTION: THERE ARE SO MANY SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES? HOW DO I CHOOSE?
The How:
Pick the one your friends participate with
Figure out which ones attract your collegues and competitors
Which ones represent you the way you'd like to be represented
Which ones are easy to use
The Downside:
… (3 comments)
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tips: 13221 Eastgate Village Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 - 09/04/08 12:36 PM
One of the very nicest homes in EASTGATE VILLAGE! This wonderful community is convenient to EVERYTHING! This unit is in spotless, mint move-right-on-in condition. 3 bedrooms, and 3 full baths. (Third bedroom presently used as a den or would make the perfect office). Lots of beautiful ceramic tile flooring, and … (1 comments)
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tips: 5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home in the Current Market (Step 3) - 09/04/08 11:57 AM
Step 3: Working with your realtor/real estate agent.
In Step 1 we described the current real estate market at a high level to both give some perspective on the complexity of the market and hopefully instill some hope for home sellers. Properties are selling despite the doom and gloom described on the … (0 comments)
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tips: HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE-LIFT. - 09/04/08 11:33 AM
HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE-LIFT:
THE SELLERS' GUIDE TO A QUICK SELL
One of the great challenges to selling a home can be showing all of its space, decor and natural light potential. For example, every home has crowded closets and dead space. Sellers should be … (9 comments)
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tips: Shortcut for linking in your post - 09/04/08 09:41 AM
I am constantly looking for way to speed up my time spent on writing posts. Today a not so new idea came to me. I used to use a program a few years back to help cut down on the amount of typing I would need to do for filling in … (9 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 09/04/08 08:00 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Rise in jobless claims appears to agree with the nation's largest employment payroll service … (0 comments)
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tips: My First Post - 09/03/08 11:43 AM
When's the last time you got out to experience the true beauty of WNC?:
I'm asking you to check in with yourself and see how long ago it was that you got out into the mountains of WNC.
And then ask yourself how … (22 comments)
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tips: You Can't Sell What You Don't Buy - 09/03/08 08:58 AM
You can't sell what you don't buy. I've repeated that phrase in front of real estate professionals all across New England. In front of small groups and large, new agents and experienced, managers and owners, I've said it, repeated it, preached it. But what does it mean?
You can't sell what … (7 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 09/03/08 08:33 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Oil dropping, dollar rising - seems like the bond market likes these things. Yesterday, … (1 comments)
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tips: 5 Back to School Tips for Getting Into College - 09/02/08 03:38 PM
Since it is back to school season and education/local school rankings are part of the evaluation process people with families consider when they buy a house I thought I would share 5 college admissions tips (I know college is not usually part of the home buying experience) you could share with your clients or anyone … (1 comments)
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tips: House Sellers Must Think Like House Buyers - 09/02/08 02:59 PM
I spent some time in the past few weeks listening to friends who are thinking about moving across the country to buy a house.
What they're telling me is that even though there is a seemingly endless list of houses for sale, not all home sellers are making the most of … (3 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 09/02/08 08:52 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
"Himacane" Gustav was not as powerful as predicted - therefore oil has fallen drastically. … (0 comments)
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tips: Young and Inexperienced Can Spell Success - 09/01/08 11:25 PM
Blog-o-sphere proclaimed Condo King and Rising Real Estate Rock star is named Jared Seligman of Corcoran Properties.
Who is Jared Seligman?
Currently at just only the age of 21, he is becoming widely known as the young powerhouse in Manhattan Real Estate. Most Notable for his famous clients from the Olsen … (21 comments)
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tips: 6 Networking Etiquette Don'ts - 09/01/08 03:00 PM
The following is a short but powerful list of 6 things you should NOT do when networking. Remember that networking should be fun but it should not be a party. Networking should be in an environment with people who are truly interested in trading information while making an honest connection. If … (11 comments)
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tips: Las Vegas Relocation - 08/31/08 11:55 PM
Las Vegas Relocation
Relocating to Las Vegas can be frustrating and stressful especially if you don't know anyone and have never been here except to vacation. If you are thinking of relocating to our wonderful city, and are looking to purchase a home, please feel free to contact me, Steven Harless … (2 comments)
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tips: The networker I am and I can even be scammed. A lesson learned on the importance of using people you know or referred to you - 08/31/08 08:04 PM
Anyone can pick the wrong company to do a job!
Without the proper investigation, a reliable and trusted referral source, or careful questioning we can make a big mistake costing us a lot of time and money, not to mention hours of frustration.
Why am I sharing this caution with you? … (13 comments)
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tips: World Class Real Estate Service - 08/30/08 10:35 PM
I read a blog from Jimmy McCall Beyond expectations. last week about his experience at a restaurant where he went to eat with his family and the excellent service he received. It made me think about our service as Realtors to our customers. So what makes a service a "world-class" service? It is … (6 comments)
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tips: Home Staging Tips - 08/30/08 03:37 PM
Here are a few quick and easy things for the sellers to set up their house for a successful sale. You can include some of these items in your cards or flyers you mail out to your customers!
1. Hire a professional organizer for a day to maximize space in small … (2 comments)
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tips: Bottled Water Versus The Real Estate Agent - 08/29/08 01:58 PM
The bottled water industry has always amazed me. I mean truly amazed me. I am able to watch this over $35 billion (Beverage Marketing Corporation) industry as though it were a sporting event. Most recently I have realized that it continues to evolve and the latest evolution is most definitely in … (5 comments)
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tips: Beat the Housing Market Trends and Buy or Sell a Home - 08/29/08 12:51 PM
Plan/Prepare
The home-selling process typically starts several months before a property is made available for sale. It's necessary to look at a home through the eyes of a prospective buyer and determine what needs to be cleaned, painted, repaired and tossed out.
Ask yourself: If you were buying this home what … (0 comments)
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tips: Selling Yourself in 15 Seconds - 08/29/08 10:14 AM
Have you ever tried to write a brief, concise description about who you are, what you do and why you are good at it? I have, without being very pleased with the results.
There's a website that can help you with that:
It's called 15 Second Pitch, and if you click on the Pitch Wizard, it will … (19 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 29, 2008 - 08/29/08 08:59 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Personal Income dropped by .7% and Personal Spending increase by .2%. Personal Consumption stayed … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 08/28/08 07:46 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was reported this morning as being quite a bit higher … (0 comments)
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tips: Enhance your Listings with RealEstateShows - Make Your Listings Stand Out! - 08/27/08 12:36 PM
One of the great features we have on RealSeekr is the ability to enhance property listings with Video, Podcasts and Unlimited Photos to make your real estate listing really stand out. Our friends at RealEstateShows.com have a wonderful product for taking listing photographs and generating a wonderful RealEstateShow, and it's super … (3 comments)
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tips: Simple Updates for an Older Home - 08/27/08 09:34 AM
I have recently completed staging consultations on 40 year old homes. At the last consultation, the home owner said "I wish I had called you in when we first moved in. Then we could have enjoyed the updates instead of the people who are going to purchase our home!"
If you … (3 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 08/27/08 08:22 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Durable Goods came in at the same rate as last month but quite a … (1 comments)
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tips: Appreciate Your Blogs Before Its Too Late - 08/26/08 10:51 PM
This is a Re-Blog so to speak to provide additional awareness and promote blogger rights.
The Blog in reference is from Tina Merrit's Blog "A Sad Story of A Wonderful Blogger"
Naoma is actually a real good friend of mine who I met when I first started in the … (18 comments)
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tips: Mortgage Chili: DO NOT Subscribe to my blog - 08/26/08 07:15 PM
DO NOT SUBSCRIBE
Top Five Reasons not to Subscribe To My Blog:
I will not be posting stuff that will turn internet activity into cashable checks for agents... that would just be silly.
My ideas are only creative if you haven't tried everything.
I am set in my [productive] ways.
I listen … (8 comments)
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tips: Encouraging Words - 08/26/08 04:02 PM
I have an office full of hard workers. They are some of the greatest people i've ever met. We all know the market is not what it used to be! For the most part, we are a positive, upbeat group. Sometimes I can see the frustration and wanted to know what … (14 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 08/26/08 08:11 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Existing Home Sales were slightly improved yesterday. Today New Home Sales, Consumer Confidence and … (0 comments)
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tips: What is the REW "Learning Lab"? - 08/26/08 12:19 AM
Candidates of the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ Certification have access to the Learning Lab. Today we examine what this area is, and what role it plays within REW™.
What is the Learning Lab?The Learning Lab is accessible by all REW™ candidates from their post login homepage. From this area, candidates can try … (1 comments)
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tips: The New Agent Survival Handbook - 08/25/08 11:47 AM
So only a few days ago I posted a blog asking if it was possible for a new agent to survive in todays market, and, if so, what should they do. Well the response from seasoned agents and new agents alike was overwhelming. I have compiled the tips that I collected … (11 comments)
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tips: How long will that last? - 08/25/08 10:27 AM
Average Life span of Household Appliances
The average life span for typical household appliances:
Central Air Conditioner - 15 years
Room Air Conditioner - 12 years
Washing Machine - 13 years
Clothes Dryer - 18 years
Refrigerator - 20 years
Dishwasher - 12 years
Upright Freezer - 20 years
Kitchen Stove - … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, August 25, 2008 - 08/25/08 08:22 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Other than existing home sales due out at 10 AM, there will be no … (0 comments)
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tips: Neighborhood Real Estate Trends - 08/24/08 07:42 AM
These days, it seems like the media is bombarding us all with real estate stories. Depending on what you read or watch, the news is usually based on regional or national statistics.
Do you know the stats for the homes surrounding your Annapolis home?
If not, now you can!
Our free … (0 comments)
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tips: Remembering Summer - 08/24/08 06:39 AM
Back to School & Back to Work
For many, the month of September is a time for new beginnings and fresh ideas, getting organized and settling in. But the weather is still nice so continue to enjoy your outdoor spaces while you reflect upon memories made during the summer holidays.
… (4 comments)
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tips: Tips And Tricks For Home Staging - 08/24/08 04:06 AM
Staging a home can end up being a valuable tool in selling the house. Not only can it assist in selling a house, but it can also help the seller get top dollar.
The amount of staging needed varies wildly from a small scale de-cluttering of a home to hiring staging … (1 comments)
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tips: Why Won't My House Sell? Here are the Answers..... - 08/22/08 12:17 PM
Tina Merritt, Realtor, ePRO, GRI, ASR, QSC, AHWD in Hampton Roads, Virginia serving the cities of: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Isle of Wight County and Northeast North Carolina. Long and Foster Oceanfront 317 30th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Office: 757.428.4600, Direct: 757.287.6338, Email: … (0 comments)
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tips: New agent Survival - 08/22/08 11:26 AM
So as I have mentioned before I'm still brand new to the real estate game. I'm very interested in hearing what all of you think about what it takes for a new agent to survive in this market. Or even if a new agent CAN survive in this market. Maybe after … (12 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 22, 2008 - 08/22/08 08:35 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The news released yesterday shouldn't have resulted in the downturn of the bond. It's … (0 comments)
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tips: 6 Reasons To Attend Susan Hanshaw's Workshop: Goals With How To Steps To Attain Your Goals - 08/21/08 04:35 PM
Many people in a variety of business niches are constantly searching for answers to obstacles that plague their professional development, business success, and overall happiness and well being. Susan Hanshaw's upcoming workshop "Changing Careers: Laying Your Foundation" provides 6 Steps with a goal and a proven formula for achieving each goal.
… (0 comments)
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tips: FHA is back!!! - 08/21/08 01:21 PM
One of the things I want to talk about is FHA loans. This program up until earlier this year had maybe 2% penetration into the market place. Reason for this is the influx of money, from investors, into the mortgage market thus creating a plethora of alternative loan programs that were giving borrowers … (7 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 08/21/08 09:13 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Yesterday's continued woes concerning Freddie and Fannie resulted in a mini rally for bonds. … (1 comments)
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tips: Las Vegas Real Estate Tips / Today's News - 08/20/08 10:03 PM
Today's Real Estate News Get the latest real estate and mortgage advice and news for home buyers and sellers, updated every day.
Real Estate Glossary This glossary was created by a team of seasoned real estate journalists and contains more than 900 entries. It contains terms regarding real estate buying … (5 comments)
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tips: Some Tips to Increasing Website Traffic!! - 08/20/08 03:45 PM
I've been working on improving my website and generating more leads and website hits for the past year. We all know that Real Estate is numbers game and that the more leads you get, the greater the possibility of you getting good/qualified leads that are ready to buy. I'm no pro … (10 comments)
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tips: Tips To Engage: How To Make A Connection The Core Of Networking - 08/20/08 11:23 AM
We have discussed what Networking is Not: the Hard Sell. We have talked about what Networking Is: Giving Value. Now it's time to talk about how to approach people when you arrive at your networking meeting or event: How to Engage.
What Does Networking Mean?
1. Networking means that you are … (14 comments)
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tips: Different Laws, Different Customs - 08/20/08 09:15 AM
When I first started as an agent, I learned how to do business from my manager. Oh yes, I went to a real estate school, knew the rules/laws, took the test, etc, but that doesnt really teach how the "other" things are done. For example, in my marketplace, we did not do … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 08/20/08 08:30 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Even with yesterday's unexpected increase in PPI, bonds held their own throughout the day. … (0 comments)
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tips: 1868 W Tuttle Park Road - Madison, OH 44057 - 08/19/08 07:40 PM
Super Country Suburb!
Please take a moment to watch this mini-slideshow.
For the full vocalized virtual tour, please click on the links at the bottom.
You will also have an opportunity to click through from the virtual tour to see more detailed information.
Check out … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips to help you grow your Real Estate Business - 08/19/08 11:32 AM
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tips: How to really showcase a property with pictures - 08/19/08 09:28 AM
Having some great pictures to showcase a property is very important! I've seen some pictures in magazines and guides in our area over the last few months that leave me wondering "is the agent really doing the best service for their client?". For example, a dark, gloomy picture of a $799,000 … (0 comments)
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tips: My Real Estate Game. - 08/19/08 09:12 AM
Ok, so I'm a pretty patient guy. That would explain why this is my first "rant" and not my billionth. I'm tired you guys. I'm tired of agents crying "oh the market is so bad" or "oh the market is damaged" or "down" or "damned", or some other "D" words that … (8 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 08/19/08 07:51 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Both Building Starts and Building Permits were down from the previous month by more … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, August 18, 2008 - 08/18/08 08:42 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Today is a non report day. Tomorrow will see several scheduled economic reports released. This … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips for Taking Better Bathroom Photos - 08/18/08 12:56 AM
No kidding...I pulled up this page to write an entry about before and after photos. (Agent photos versus my professional services). As I was doing this I received an email from a client asking me to reduce the price on one of their virtual tours. It just so happens that this particular home … (1 comments)
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tips: The Home Sweet Home Inspection Tip of the Week - 08/17/08 07:41 PM
Garage doors are probably one of the most overlooked doors in our homes. We can use them up to 15 times a day over a thousand times a year. Does anyone ever do any preventative maintenance on them? Probably not. Just another part our homes that we take for granted.
There … (0 comments)
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tips: Hot Marketing Tip! Google Maps - List your Business for FREE! - 08/16/08 03:50 AM
I was tooling around Google, checking my analytics and seeing where my new web site (www.lahomephotography.com) was ranked, when I stumbled on this great feature. It is so good I thought I would share it with everybody.
Did you know you can put your business on Google Maps for free?
It's … (22 comments)
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tips: Don't forget the water - 08/15/08 09:57 PM
Proper watering techniques guarantee the heath and beauty of your lawn and plants. It's important to water your plants deeply. The appearance of your plants reflects how much moisture they have. Yellow, drooping leaves indicate over-watering, while grayish leaves and wilting indicate under-watering. If you can leave a footprint on the … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips on Buying a Home in Manalapan, NJ - 08/15/08 07:26 PM
Here are some common sense tips on buying a home in Manalapan.
1) Narrow down the developments you like to live(Knoll hill, Manalapan Estates, Yorktown, ect) and make sure the homes are in your price range. A Real Estate agent can help you with this.
2) Consult with a Mortgage professional that … (0 comments)
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tips: Tip for blending new and old carpet! - 08/15/08 03:27 PM
We recently Staged a home where the seller had to replace a damaged area of carpet with an old remnant he had left over from when the job had originally been done. It had been YEARS since the carpet had been replaced and as you can see in the photo below … (8 comments)
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tips: The Practice of Proper Business Etiquette and Networking - 08/15/08 11:13 AM
While Networking you want to make a rock solid connection with potential clients and referal sources. What can you do? At the top of your list should be proper Etiquette.
Studies have shown that college graduates are missing out on business etiquette skills. Hopefully we can avoid some of this … (12 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 15, 2008 - 08/15/08 08:41 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Some minor reports were released this morning. Each showed better than expected but bonds … (3 comments)
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tips: Sprint Airave-- I'm raving about it!! - 08/14/08 12:41 PM
I've said it before : the image of a real estate agent with a phone glued to their ear is not far from the truth. Imagine my life in a great neighborhood with a 75 acre preserve in my backyard surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon for the … (2 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 08/14/08 07:46 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped more than expected for last month. The Core CPI … (3 comments)
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tips: Curb Appeal! - 08/14/08 01:35 AM
We've all had that experience with a client where you drive up to a house and they don't even want to go inside. It's an immediate "un-appeal." You may know the inside of the house shows much better, but you just can't convince them to spend the time to even go … (9 comments)
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tips: Selling? Buying? Have You Asked Yourself These Questions? - 08/13/08 09:51 PM
DOES REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING BENEFIT YOU..............OR THE REALTOR®?
Do Newspaper Ads Sell Homes? Statistics show that over 60% of homes are sold through the Multiple Listing Service by effective real estate agents and their networking contacts. It is a very rare thing indeed for a buyer of a home to be … (0 comments)
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tips: What to do….and what NOT to do when considering the American Dream - 08/13/08 09:43 PM
I have invited John Haid, a mortgage lender with C& F Mortgage (with a link to your webpage) to write to us today about the Do's and Don'ts when considering the purchase of a new home. Here are his thoughts In a 2 part series....
So, I have been asked the … (1 comments)
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tips: Ready to Sell Your Home?.....Be Better Than Your Competition! - 08/13/08 09:03 PM
When you decide to put your home on the market, it becomes more than your home. It becomes a product that is competing with many others. Here are some tips that will help you make yours as appealing as possible to the most buyers, and more desirable than similarly priced houses:
… (1 comments)
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tips: The Law of Diminishing Intentions, Part 2 - 08/13/08 05:47 PM
I posted the other day about the newly (for me) discovered "Law of Diminishing Intentions." This Law states, roughly, that the determination one has to accomplish a task decreases with time.
Yes, I've fallen prey to this Law and I suspect most readers have too. I suppose it is part of being … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 08/13/08 07:47 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Retail sales met analyst expectations this morning. Taking the volatile auto sales, the report … (1 comments)
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tips: Sanity for Small Space Living - 08/12/08 08:43 PM
When dealing with a small space, such as a student dorm, first apartment or tiny condo you must effectively utilize your vertical living space. Shelving and storage will be your new best friends. Also be sure to look for pieces that are small scale, streamlined and multi-functional. This can be a … (1 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 08/12/08 07:54 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The U.S. trade gap narrowed slightly last month due to a weak dollar and … (0 comments)
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tips: Safety Tips for Children - 08/11/08 10:28 PM
I recently made contact with a local blogger in my area. A little over 13 years ago, her 10 year-old son was abducted and brutally murdered. She has made it her cause to teach children and adults safety tips that may help keep this from happening to another child. I hope … (3 comments)
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tips: It's not your fault...or..maybe it is? - 08/11/08 09:12 PM
Man is not so much a creature of circumstance, as it is circumstance is a creature of man" --Benjamin Disrali Commentary: The market is real, but its reality varies for those who define their expectations by those things within their control and those who reject that control to be defined. In essence, for every … (0 comments)
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tips: Failing Forward - 08/11/08 09:04 PM
We will all get rejected in business and life..and when we do, consider the following words of encouragment...... '[Do not] assume it is impossible because you find it hard. Recognise that if it's humanly possible then you can do it too.' - Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor Very often when we find something … (6 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Monday, August 11, 2008 - 08/11/08 09:04 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Big Economic reports will start coming out Wednesday until Friday. For today bonds will … (0 comments)
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tips: Variety is The Spice of Life . . . Including Active Rain - 08/11/08 03:20 AM
Variety is The Spice of Life . . . Including Active Rain
You know how the saying goes . . . variety is the spice of life. Well I know that is true here at Active Rain too! Like so many here I too have my favorites … (80 comments)
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tips: Deceptive Spam Protection - 08/10/08 11:31 PM
Most people understand what SPAM is and have developed some ways to prevent SPAM. Email filters, blockers and even getting new complete e-mail addys.
What most people don't know is the difference between Marketing Spam and Deceptive Spam. Marketing Spam is the least threatful but still annoying.
Marketing Spam deals with … (3 comments)
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tips: Relocating with Horses?...Ask your Realtor if they wear Boots with their Suits!!! - 08/10/08 07:31 PM
Sometimes I wonder, when representing buyers and sellers of horse properties ... How many of those clients overlook the obvious by not hiring a professional who has ample knowledge of horses and all that goes along with that!!! We as Realtors are obligated to look out for our clients best interest Right? Ok, … (5 comments)
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tips: Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR® - 08/09/08 04:51 PM
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs.
1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is … (0 comments)
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tips: Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® - 08/09/08 04:46 PM
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®. … (0 comments)
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tips: A Good Buyers Agent-Commitment Goes Both Ways - 08/09/08 12:22 PM
I had someone call the office about 6:30 PM, just as I was about to lock up. it was Saturday and I had plans with my family that evening. The potential buyer wanted to see a property, but understood that it was rather late and agreed to meet me the next day. … (2 comments)
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tips: Easy Tips everyone ought to know how to Save on Home Heating - 08/09/08 07:00 AM
If
you use a faulty home heating method then there are chances that you
will have
to face a heavy bill. You can save on home heating by bearing in mind
certain
tips. Allow a professional expert to test your duct system and check
whether
there is any air leak. … (0 comments)
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tips: Find out Simple Tips to Keep Your Attic Free From Bats. - 08/09/08 06:45 AM
Having
bats use your attic as their residence is a common problem. If you are
tired
with them and want to remove them from the attic, there is help at
hand. In several
nations, bats are regarded as endangered species and thus protected.
Therefore,
it is regarded as a big … (0 comments)
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tips: The Law of Diminishing Intentions vs blogging - 08/08/08 04:36 PM
I was giving a presentation recently and afterwards an agent approached me. He said he loved some of the things I suggested and was going to implement them immediately. I jokingly said he could at least wait until he got back to the office, and that was when he used a … (7 comments)
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tips: Drive Buy Technology - OK This Is Way Cool - 08/08/08 02:08 PM
I am always looking for better ways to run my real estate business. That includes money saving ideas (that make sense), time savers, efficient systems and ways to bring life balance. Here is one of my latest finds.
Last week, I showcased a new technology while teaching at the 2008 Orlando Star … (5 comments)
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tips: Hello from San Luis Obispo! - 08/08/08 01:38 PM
Just wanted to say hello! This will be the first of many blogs to come!
Marsha
www.exclusivelysanluis.com
… (4 comments)
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tips: Moving On: Powerful Tips For Selling Your Home. - 08/08/08 10:16 AM
MOVING ON: POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME.
By: Brendan Winans
Century 21 Metro Alliance
1333 W. 120th Ave. Westminster CO. 80234
Office (303) 452-0540
Mobile (303) 829-7214
Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Friday, August 8, 2008 - 08/08/08 07:58 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Productivity came in lower than expected this morning. Fannie Mae followed its sister company … (2 comments)
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tips: The Texas Home And Garden Show-Houston - 08/08/08 12:38 AM
The Texas Home and Garden Show will be held this weekend at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The newest most innovative products for your home and garden will be represented here, with vendors to answer your questions. There will also be a health and beauty and vacation … (0 comments)
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tips: Tips for Buyers and Owners - 08/07/08 05:06 PM
A first-time buyer working to get a mortgage should always get pre-qualified for a loan and know what they can afford. It is best to work with a local bank mortgage professional who can walk you through the process and share information about community grants and special, first-time home-buyer programs. Most … (0 comments)
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tips: Revive the Service Driven Listing Presentation - 08/07/08 04:54 PM
Recently featured in Inman News, Scott Einbinder wrote an excellent article, entitled "Death of the listing presentation", calling to attention the ineffectiveness of today's current listing presentations.
This article really hit home - sellers don't want to know every accolade you've earned, they don't want to be drowned with pretty graphs … (3 comments)
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tips: Baby Boomer Bubble Beginning Blogger - 08/07/08 04:10 PM
I'm at a loss as to how to start blogging. I've been a successful real estate agent here in San Luis Obispo, California for 17 years and prior to that had much success in Southern California. So I really want to start blogging. My websites don't seem to be drawing the … (1 comments)
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tips: Just received my new i Phone - Do you have any tips or tricks to share? - 08/07/08 11:15 AM
I just received my new i phone! I'm looking forward to improving the efficiency of my business...
I must admit I'm the type of person that writes everything down and puts everything in the calendar.
So I'm reaching out to the AR community to help me get off to a … (2 comments)
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tips: A Few Easy Ways To Take The Headache Out Of Moving. - 08/07/08 10:39 AM
A FEW EASY WAYS TO TAKE THE HEADACHE OUT OF MOVING
By Brendan Winans
Century 21 Metro Alliance
1333 W. 120th Ave. Westminster CO. 80234
Office (303) 452-0540
Mobile (303) 829-7214
Moving from one house to another is always a challenge, but it … (1 comments)
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tips: Two Simple Tips to Get Rid of Freezer and Fridge Smells - 08/07/08 08:22 AM
You
must be
dying to remove the nasty odors from your freezers and refrigerators,
caused
due to food left for too long. You can achieve this by trying out a few
easy
tips.
The
first
thing you need to do is remove each and every item in the freezer … (0 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 08/07/08 07:59 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
Jobless claims came in higher than expected - highest since 2002. This coupled with … (0 comments)
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tips: Lead Your Dog To Water . . . - 08/06/08 11:54 PM
Lead Your Dog To Water
Staying Hydrated and Healthy . . .August can be one of the hottest months of the year in the Carolinas and other places as well. We need to be very observant of our dog's daily needs. Like humans, a pet needs ample water to remain … (11 comments)
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tips: Should I float? Should I lock? - Daily Update for Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 08/06/08 08:08 AM
Here are the daily thoughts on floating or locking if you are asked by your clients.
As always - consult your favorite mortgage professional who will be able to offer the best advice for YOUR unique situation.
The Fed did as expected - kept the Fed Funds rate steady. Oil dropped below … (1 comments)
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