tools: FREE Video Software Tools - 05/08/08 04:09 PM
I was looking for a way to convert a video file to a Flash flv file and came across these free video software tools.
Download Free YouTube to iPod and PSP Converter
Free YouTube to iPod and PSP Converter. Download you favorite video directly from YouTube or Google Video … (0 comments)
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tools: Real Estate Videos - Do or Die - 05/06/08 08:23 PM
Based in Cape Coral FL, AQUA Videos specializes
in full streaming video production for the
internet. We possess the knowledge and
experience necessary to integrate our product
into an effective online marketing plan.
The use of our videos and design elements
homebuilders, property management companies
and residential real estate agents … (1 comments)
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tools: Thurston County Market Update May 2 with Audio and this weeks Monday Morning Buy Sell Sheets - 05/06/08 04:52 PM
IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE NUMBERS, YOU DON'T KNOW THE MARKET.IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE MARKET...YOU SHOULDN'T BE SELLING REAL ESTATE.~ HERE ARE SOME ENLIGHTENING NUMBERS ~
Gabcast! Thurston County Update April 2 #2
Below you will find this weeks Monday Morning Buy Sell Sheet. Below it is a recording the explains the document … (0 comments)
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tools: Voice Broadcasting Works - 05/06/08 02:24 PM
Voice Broadcasting is an extremely effective way to make your phones ring off the hook with new potential clients. The best part about it is how much control you gain in your marketing. For example a mail campaign gives you no control as to when people will call in. Voice Broadcasting … (0 comments)
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tools: Reverse mortgages as a tool for real estate agents. - 04/28/08 12:11 PM
I was recently contacted by a local real estate agent about our reverse mortgage program. She had a client who had $150,000 to spend on a home. The problem was, this client liked all the $200,000 homes, however, she did not want a monthly mortgage payment. The agent asked me, "Can … (3 comments)
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tools: Winners Never Give Up - 04/27/08 01:34 AM
Perseverance
Winners never give up!
This is another lesson from Success University course ...The Soul of Winning ....I post it because I know a lot of people are giving up right now. Someone out there is giving up there Real Estate Career. Someone else is giving up on their marriage. Perhaps someone is … (7 comments)
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tools: How important is a Domain Name? - 04/24/08 01:39 PM
I was just wondering what was the first step in setting up a real estate web site. Should I establish a domain name first and then the web site? or visa versa?
And how important is a domain name? Should it include my name or a catch phrase that I like. … (13 comments)
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tools: 2645 Sunny Slope #16, Sparks, NV 89434 - 04/23/08 05:06 PM
Corner, ground floor condo in Sparks, NV
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 684 Square Feet
What a great Condo in the heart of Sparks, NV. Corner unit with fireplace, newer interior paint, newer cabinets in kitchen. Very clean, vacant and ready with washer and dryer. HOA's are $205 a month for management, exterior maintenance, pool, … (2 comments)
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tools: Do You Use All the Tools at Your Disposal? - 04/23/08 12:37 PM
Hello, all my fellow REALTORS, mortgage brokers, title companies, home stagers, and all bloggers who are looking for ways to make their blog posts more colorful, refreshing, interesting and/or professional! This post is going to be an open-ended, shared information blog.
There are so many
web sites, widgets, HTML flyers, video … (61 comments)
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tools: Check Your Website's SEO Score - 04/22/08 10:21 AM
We love this handy online tool from SEO Workers for scoring search engine optimization on your website.
It's easy - just plug in the url (web address) of your site, answer the silly question to prove you are a human and click on submit. In the blink of an eye, the … (14 comments)
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tools: 13153 GAR Hwy - Hambden, OH 44024 - 04/21/08 12:47 PM
Horse Lover's Haven!
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 … (0 comments)
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tools: The Top Ten Internet Skills You Need as a REALTOR - 1998 article (10 years on) - 04/21/08 02:24 AM
Came across this classic piece from the Realty times while trying to gain further insight into skills relevant to today's Realtor. What do you guys think? Am I right with my suggestions or have you got better suggestions for a self confessed tech head. I do have to point out my … (6 comments)
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tools: Business Coaching - 04/17/08 08:24 AM
Coaching can help people improve their performances and enhance the quality of their lives. Coaching is designed to collaborate with clients in an inspiring and creative process that inspires them to get the most out of their personal and professional potential. Coaches are trained to listen, to observe and to customize … (0 comments)
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tools: How to Prospect in Your Sleep...this is really cool! - 04/17/08 01:28 AM
Whether you're considering purchasing your first home in the next several months or you've never given it two thoughts, you will find this presentation both interesting and valuable. There's an offer for you at the end. Please enjoy.
Some simple directions: Just below the presentation you will see a Gabcast logo. … (1 comments)
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tools: Cool Blog Button Maker! - 04/15/08 07:15 PM
GRSites This site is absolutely free. There are so many fonts, colors, shapes and textures to work with. I'm sure most of you have noticed some blogs out there with little buttons like (Subscribe to my blog) (Add as associate) or even one to join their group. Most of those buttons look … (58 comments)
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tools: Advantages of My BlackBerry and how I use it - 04/12/08 08:37 PM
8703eTM by BlackBerry®
As Sprint says, Everything you need, faster!
Highlights:
GPS Enabled- this is great for google map
Broad-band speeds where available- here in NW Indiana, that covers about everything but the City of LaPorte area. I can plug my phone in my laptop and use it as PAM(phone as a modem). It … (4 comments)
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tools: 25 Free Downloads You Need Now! ----from Computer Shopper - 04/12/08 12:05 PM
Always on the lookout for free software and productivity tools.
So it was fortuitous that as I was waiting at a doctor's office, there was the latest issue of Colmputer Shopper with a headline that features one of my favorite words: "FREE!"
The cover article is titled "25 Free Downloads You Need Now". … (10 comments)
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tools: IVideo as close to instant video home tour as you can get - 04/10/08 07:00 PM
I love this thing, I have used it on a number of new listings and I have several videos of the lake and area where I live. It is so easy and it also records audio! If you are thinking about getting started doing some video home tours I highly recommend the … (3 comments)
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tools: This Isnt your grandfathers Real estate anymore! - 04/09/08 09:20 AM
I make use of every technological device and support that I can. Todays home buyer and home sellors demand to have instant gratification and knowledge. As realtors we have to be on the cutting edge of this. I purchased the Talking House Program from Broadcast Marketing for my new Brokerage and … (11 comments)
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tools: Better Photos With Wide Angle Lenses ...Magnetically! - 04/08/08 12:49 PM
Magnetic
Lenses
Need a wide angle lens for better photos but your
camera doesn't have it?
These things are great!
… (15 comments)
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tools: April '08 Update On The Lounge - 04/07/08 05:17 PM
I would like to share with you some news and upcoming activities in the Lounge. We migrated to a VPS (virtual private server), bringing you better performance, flexibility, security and scalability. We now share the server bandwidth with 50 (or so) domains as apposed to before we shared with 800 domains. You should now … (0 comments)
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tools: Loan Officers, What's in your Utility Belt? - 04/07/08 01:53 PM
Holy Pop-Culture Reference Batman! Growing up in the 80's and 90's I grew up watching many different versions of the Dark Knight (aka Batman). From Saturday morning cartoons, to the movies of the Caped Crusader in the 90's to his recent emergence thanks to Christian Bale and the Kids WB, I've … (0 comments)
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tools: 1031 Exchanges - California Association of Realtors - S.W.A.T. - 04/07/08 12:59 PM
The California Association of Realtors has put programs together to assist California Realtors cope with our stabilizing market. The information regarding each area is provided below. Here is the link to the C.A.R. website to see the information below and sign up for the seminars: http://www.realtorswat.com/
REALTOR® S.W.A.T.: Special Weapons and Tactics to Survive a Down … (8 comments)
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tools: Free Firefox Tool for Tagging and Ranking of Your Website. - 04/06/08 09:21 PM
Using Firefox to help boost your web site activity is unbelievable. You can look at all websites using a Firefox plug in download. Use fire fox and plug in free SEO Tools. http://tools.seobook.com/ This tool is designed for Firefox. Here is a keyword toll that will help with basically suggesting words … (2 comments)
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tools: 14644 Westwood Drive - Newbury, OH 44072 - 04/04/08 10:36 PM
Cool & Contemporary!
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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tools: Keeping current on the market - 04/03/08 07:16 AM
I need advise. I am looking for some really good resources, beside the MLS, for market trends. Do you have a website or other resource you use to put together a current market trend analysis for buyers and sellers. I know the resources on the MLS are good tools but often … (0 comments)
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tools: Free IDX - 04/02/08 09:57 AM
This came across my email today and I checked into it and looks like we are being given another tool to use to grow our business. Look it over and let me know what you think.
softRealty.com Real Estate Company Free Idx
The Only Free Idx Beta Introducing Search Connect
Introducing Search Connect
Designed … (4 comments)
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tools: Here is another Freebie for us to use to keep our business up-to-date. - 04/02/08 09:55 AM
This came across my email today and I checked into it and looks like we are being given another tool to use to grow our business. Look it over and let me know what you think.
softRealty.com Real Estate Company Free Idx
The Only Free Idx Beta Introducing Search Connect
Introducing Search Connect
Designed … (0 comments)
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tools: Law of Exchange! - 03/31/08 10:31 PM
I did not know how to break this one down so I decided to go with a extra long post. Its not overly wordy. In fact I would suggest that you scroll through the list and find a couple things you want to exchange in your life real soon.
Isn't it … (7 comments)
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tools: Defining Friends - Live Triumphantly! - 03/31/08 09:03 PM
This might cause you to think about who some of your friends are. The right relationships are so key to living a triumphant life. I think about the times that relationships have held me back and got me down. I really struggled. As I go through this course I know its able … (0 comments)
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tools: Oh No! I broke it! - 03/31/08 05:13 PM
I am having a technically deficient week so far!
I managed to break my website!! on Friday, I pointed (I thought!) my godaddy.com domain to my point2agent site. Sounded simple, right? Just change the nameservers and notify point2 that they were being pointed to. did that.
Started getting suspicious after an entire … (2 comments)
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tools: Envisioning... - 03/31/08 04:23 PM
We all know that buyers often have a lack of vision when ti comes to seeing ways to change a property. Some can't look beyond the current decor and furnishings to even conceive of painting... and others immediately throw out ideas about knocking out walls.
I know there are programs out … (1 comments)
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tools: Do the next right thing - live in a triumphant state! - 03/30/08 10:32 PM
What a easy thing to do...yet until today I had never heard it put this way. I love to learn! I love to share what I learn. If you want to experience triumph in your life perhaps just ...read on ...(***credit below***)
DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING
PAST RELATED POSTS
You have the right to … (0 comments)
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tools: You have the right to choose - live in a triumphant state! - 03/30/08 08:48 PM
I thought this could be a good word for anyone struggling in Real Estate. Its time to bring in the light in your business instead of focusing on the darkness. Certainly this address any trial in your life, but I know there are a lot of Realtors struggling right now.
***(Credit Below)***
It is impossible … (5 comments)
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tools: Triumph...possessing your destiny - 03/28/08 06:45 PM
Read past posts on this topic: Help is on the way!
From Teri Werner's "Trainwreck to Triumph" course on Success University (Free Trail Link)
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Chuck Carstensen is a Realtor with The Discovery Team at RE/MAX; helping buyers, sellers, and investors of residential real estate. He is a speaker and co-author in the best … (0 comments)
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tools: Help is on the way! - 03/28/08 06:17 PM
Start from the beginning of this series: Free From Unforgiveness: Part 1
From Teri Werner's "Trainwreck to Triumph" course on Success University (Free Trail Link)
Previous posts on this subject:
Free From Unforgiveness: Part 1
Free From Unforgiveness: Part 2
Free From Unforgiveness: Part 3
How do you know that your living in Unforgiveness
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Chuck … (1 comments)
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tools: Free From Unforgiveness: Part 3 - 03/27/08 09:51 PM
Start from the beginning of this series: Free From Unforgiveness: Part 1
Questions 8-15 (15 total) From Teri Werner's "Trainwreck to Triumph" course on Success University (Free Trail Link)
#8
Do you have people in your life, that you see the traits of unforgiveness?
How is this hurting their lives? Are they mirroring traits you … (2 comments)
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tools: Free From Unforgiveness: Part 2 - 03/27/08 09:26 PM
Before reviewing this post I would like to suggest you visit the previous post: Free From Unforgiveness: Part 1
Questions 1-7 (14 total) From Teri Werner's "Trainwreck to Triumph" course on Success University (Free Trail Link)
Previous posts on this subject:
Free From Unforgiveness: Part 1
How do you know that your living in Unforgiveness
-30-
Chuck … (0 comments)
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tools: Free From Unforgiveness: Part 1 - 03/27/08 09:11 PM
I have came a long way and believe I am past unforgiveness in my life but this is powerful information that I believe will help someone so I want to share it will all. It comes from Teri Werners "Train Wreck to Truimph" course on Success University...
Previous post on the topic: … (5 comments)
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tools: GMAC Real Estate- What's in it for You? - 03/26/08 10:15 PM
What's in it for YOU and your CLIENT?
GMAC We've Got It.
http://www.joingmac.com/
"We may not be the biggest- but we are the proven Best!"
2007 Premier Service Results 96% Customer Satisfaction
We're the Network for Sales Professionals
Sales professionals - who are seen by consumers as trusted advisors, skilled negotiators, and expert facilitators - are … (3 comments)
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tools: How do you know that your living in Unforgiveness - 03/25/08 10:27 PM
See previous post on this subject: Forgiveness Facts
How to know if you are living (or existing) in unforgiveness?
** Above taken from Teri Werner's Success University Course "Train Wreck to Triumph" ... for more information on Success University click here.
My Thoughts: The good news is I have cleared up the above issues. … (4 comments)
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tools: Forgiveness Facts - 03/24/08 09:27 PM
I thought this was a slightly different way of looking at forgiveness so I wanted to share it with all of you!
**Taken from Teri Werner's "Train Wreck to Triumph: course on Success University. I consider myself a forgiving person...I thought this is a good reminder just in case you are struggling … (13 comments)
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tools: Marketing Your Business/Promotional Products - 03/21/08 03:42 PM
I found a great site with tools on Marketing Your Business - You can view it by clicking HERE.
In the meantime, what are some of your cost effective tips that you use to market your business? Are you more of word of mouth referral builder? Are you a big believer in Internet … (5 comments)
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tools: Broker Litmus Test - 03/20/08 02:23 PM
Have you ever surveyed your Associates/Agents to ask them what they think your job is? If they say to provide copiers, conduct team meetings, compile office reports, have a closet full of flyers available for us, to manage the staff, etc you could be sending the wrong message.
Your Associates (agents) answer … (0 comments)
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tools: AR is a wonderful thing. - 03/19/08 08:12 PM
Well here goes with my second post for the day( and ever). My first was voice my feelings of doubt on switching careers and getting it off my chest. Then I started digging into AR more deeply, WOW!!!!! How lucky are we to have such a free networking tool at … (8 comments)
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tools: GMAC Real Estate Market Advantage - 03/18/08 10:24 PM
GreatWest GMAC Real Estate
3604 Fair Oaks Blvd. #120
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-3400 x166
Links:
http://www.joingmac.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoFkxQ2-ac
http://www.greatwestgmac.com/
www.activerain.com/blogs/brodiestephens
www.reachgmacre.com/blog/recruiting.com
www.myspace.com/joingmac
http://www.brodiestephens.com/
http://www.gmacrealestate.com/
http://www.eleganthomes.com/
GreatWest Offices in:
Sacramento, Roseville, Placerville, Elk Grove, and Yuba City
Keywords:
Realtor, Agent, Careers, Jobs, Social Networking, Relationships, Real Estate, Homes, Houses, Web 2.0, Technology, Internet, MLS, Search, REO, Relocation Department, Short Sale, Foreclosure, Premier Service, Home Rewards, GMAC Global Relocation … (0 comments)
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tools: New Gadget for Realtors - 03/18/08 12:59 PM
I just bought an iVideo made by PureDigital, it is really cool. I walked through a house for buyers who could not make the tour because of time constraints. All I did was video, talk as I went, plug it into my computer and email it to them. One note of … (3 comments)
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tools: 2004 Clearview Dr., LaGrange KY 40031 - 03/18/08 09:30 AM
4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths 2 Years Young Walkout Finished Basement 4,342 Finished Sqaure Feet
We get so many phone calls from Buyers looking for that PERFECT OASIS of PRIVACY! Well, THE SHAFER TEAM has what you're looking for right here on 5 glorious ACRES in LaGrange's beautiful Clearview Acres! You feel like … (0 comments)
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tools: What Do You Know About Marketing? - 03/17/08 06:50 PM
First of all what is marketing? Marketing is an element of sales. When you learn how to effectively market you will never have to make another sales call again. Why? Because you will be too busy handling the business that you are getting from your marketing.
Just think how nice that would … (2 comments)
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tools: Do it Yourself – Basic Home Tool Kit - 03/17/08 04:41 AM
Tools are the kind of things you never really know you're missing until you need them. Or when duct tape just isn't doing the job!
All homeowners and apartment tenants need a basic household tool kit. Do-it-yourself television shows have given many average Joes the confidence to try their hand at home … (2 comments)
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tools: Cool Tool for Presenting to Out of Town Clients - 03/16/08 09:54 PM
I was just turned onto www.webex.com
A free 14 day trial is available for this live web presentation tool. We all have out of town buyers, sellers, etc....wouldn't this be a cool way to present to them?
Good luck!
… (8 comments)
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tools: REO - Start With a Simple BPO and the Basic Tools of the Trade - 03/14/08 10:13 PM
REO - Start With a Simple BPO and the Basic Tools of the Trade
This series of articles is based on my personal experience as a Hemet REALTOR® who now specializes in listing and selling REO property for banks and Asset Managers throughout South West Riverside County and The Pass … (10 comments)
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tools: 1% Better Each Day- TOPIC #3 - EDUCATION (Share Your Tip) - 03/13/08 10:27 PM
I spend a lot of time educating myself these days. I truly believe that this is how you can set yourself apart from your peers. The more you know the better you have the potential to be. I say potential because you still have to apply what you know!
Learning can be … (3 comments)
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tools: Building an exceptional Customer Service Referral Business - CRS 210 - 03/13/08 07:50 PM
WOW!!!!! I just finished this 2 day class, the material - fantastic, the instructors Chuck Bode and Mark Given out of this world. I can't tell you the energy, information, application, contacts and a whole lot more that I got in this class.
I can tell you one thing, this is the … (0 comments)
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tools: As stagers we should insure our hands, they are our most precious tools - 03/13/08 07:39 PM
As Real Estate Stagers we should insure our hands... There I was, coming off my high of giving back to back workshops to C-21 Realtors on the benefits of staging...day two, my booth was all set to now speak personnally to the "cream of the crop" as this was the end … (8 comments)
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tools: 10 Ways to Lose Your Home - Major Mistakes Home Buyers Make - 03/11/08 09:26 AM
Check out the mass of information on consumer home buying by Elizabeth Weintraub. I really like the newest article posted there http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/tp/072007LoseHome.htm Top 10 ways to lose your home. I see these mistakes a lot, especially with first time home buyers. There are a lot of good programs out there for outstanding financing … (2 comments)
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tools: How Do You Like Your iPhone? - 03/10/08 01:54 PM
I've been playing around with the iPhone lately and I have to say, I love it! The user interface is pretty slick and the touch screen functionality is outstanding. They just opened up their platform for developers so I predict a lot of cool applications in the future to complement this … (1 comments)
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tools: 9400 Johnnycake Ridge Road - Mentor, OH 44060 - 03/09/08 12:16 PM
Heavenly Hardwoods!
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 the … (0 comments)
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tools: Introduction - 03/08/08 06:40 AM
Good Morning,
I'm new on AR, so I wanted to post a brief introduction to tell people why I am here.
I have a vision of how technology can improve the real estate industry. I've shared this vision with title companies and mortgage companies, and have received very positive feedback. But I … (2 comments)
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tools: If Stagers Controlled the World...two humorous photos - 03/07/08 07:41 PM
I received these photos in an email and just had to share them. The "subject" of the email is "If Women Controlled The World" and I think my fellow stagers will appreciate them...
Now, you have to admit to using at least one
of these tools!
I thought these were funny, hope you enjoyed them!
… (18 comments)
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tools: Thanks for the feedback - 03/04/08 03:50 PM
Thanks to all those that replied to my questions regarding agents individual needs and wants.
As I continue my project it seems as though in this market a good number of agents aren't just looking for the next highest commission split or a way to make money off of other agents … (1 comments)
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tools: Dreams don't ask why... - 02/27/08 10:09 PM
(SHS Photo)
Just another old house being torn down in town.
Or is it?
It was someone's dream once to own this home.
And they did. Their family grew up there.
The dogs barked, the dishes were washed, the lawn was mowed,
the kids dreamed at night in their bedrooms:
What will I be when I grow up?
Isn't … (7 comments)
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tools: Don't Be Afraid of Auctions - 02/27/08 06:16 PM
Alot of people are afraid of auctions. Why? They hear so many stories of how the seller's must be desperate.
They hear sad stories of how much less the property brought.
I won't attend a personal property auction because I might move and buy something I didn't mean to bid on!!
You know what … (3 comments)
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tools: Questions For Agents - 02/27/08 08:29 AM
I am working on a recruiting project right now and find it interesting the number of different real estate models that have become successful over the years. It seems that in todays market agents are just looking for the next highest commission split and have no concern for training and support … (4 comments)
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tools: 6908 Chimney Hill Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014 - 02/25/08 02:36 PM
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Baths Partially Finished Walkout 3,826 Finished Sq. Ft. $384,900
Absolutely STUNNING walkout 2-story home in Crestwood's popular Heritage Place! Just 6 years young and looks like NEW because of the way it has been loved and cared for by it's owners! A large covered front porch … (0 comments)
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tools: New online tools help buyers and investors - 02/25/08 11:21 AM
I want to share two new tools that I think are going to become widely used by both buyers and investors.
1. Google Street View : This amazing new tool allows to walk around a neighborhood or an entire city virtually. Many of my clients are using this to further explore … (2 comments)
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tools: Marketing your listings... - 02/22/08 02:32 PM
What would you consider to be the most effective marketing tool you have found in marketing your listings? I have found a lot of useful tools such as Imprev (Post Cards, Web commercials, Brochures) V-flyer (Online Marketing), Postlets (Online Marking), Magazine Ads, Newspaper ads, Company Website, Search engines etc...I would love your comments and insight...
Thanks … (0 comments)
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tools: Women's Council of Realtors Technology Expo in Toms River, NJ - 02/21/08 03:11 PM
This morning, I had the privilege of speaking in front of the WCR Chapter of the Ocean County Board of Realtors on the subject of technology. As I am a proponent of always being prepared and knowing your target audience, I started off my presentation with a quick technology assessment. I am … (3 comments)
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tools: Special Tools Used During a Home Inspection - 02/21/08 07:27 AM
Hello everyone!
One of the routine questions asked by our customers is...what tools do you use throughout the inspection? Admittedly, I'm a gadget freak, but nonetheless, here's what I carry to facilitate a thorough review of the property:
Flashlights (I carry about 5 of different sizes and purposes. In fact, I'll share one … (5 comments)
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tools: How to Get Your Sellers to Price Their Homes Properly In Today's Market - 02/20/08 01:59 AM
How to Get Your Sellers to Price Their Homes Properly In Today's Market - A Free Class in Las Vegas, NV - Even if You're with Another Broker *February 29th, 9:45-Noon. Scroll down for location. O'KeefeCasto Residential Brokerage is committed to helping agents, no matter what company they're at, to increase their competencies and … (3 comments)
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tools: Avoid having high balances on your credit cards - 02/18/08 04:09 PM
When multiple revolving balances have exceeded their credit limits, credit scores drop substantially. Credit scores are affected when one or more revolving loan balances exceeds 50% of its limit. The risk increases when multiple revolving accounts exceed 50% of their credit limit ratio. The more loans, the greater the impact on … (0 comments)
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tools: Thurston County Monday Morning BuySell Sheet Statistics - 02/17/08 11:36 PM
The Monday Morning Buy Sell Sheet is intended to be somewhat a snapshot of the vital statistics of the Thurston County Real Estate Market. If you look at just one week you can gather a lot of interesting data and create for yourself a fairly accurate picture of what is going … (1 comments)
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tools: Stucco - 02/17/08 07:22 AM
There have been some good posts about moisture and stucco. Spring time we always do more stucco inspections than the rest of the year. I'm not sure why, I guess it's the beautiful Pensacola and Gulf Coast weather and people are getting outside. I would like to show you what I … (8 comments)
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tools: Resources I use to get web presence - 02/16/08 10:03 AM
Something is pretty awesome about working online. It's the tools that I have discovered and am still discovering that have given me a fairly good web presence. They have helped me brand my name, several key words and develop a credibility where people buy our products online in many cases without … (4 comments)
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tools: 1004 Georgie Ct, Crestwood, KY 40014 - 02/14/08 09:13 AM
4 Bedroom 2 Full Baths 1,360 Square Feet Built in 1979 $122,900**4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS!** **OVERSIZED 2.5 Car Attached Garage!** Grab up this incredible value! This home has been TOTALLY REMODELED and boasts many great amenities. Central Heat and Air just 18 MONTHS YOUNG. Fresh neutral paint, neutral carpeting,laminate flooring … (0 comments)
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tools: PODCAST: Agent Provided Tools For Buyers and Seller - 02/13/08 01:58 PM
This week we are going to take a quick look at what tools are out there for buyers, sellers and investors. There are lots of real estate folks out there (including me!) that go the extra mile to provide their clients with the best tools available. But not agents … (2 comments)
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tools: The New Way to Market Realtor Opens!!! - 02/11/08 09:45 AM
Hey Active Rain Friends,
Well Just thought i would share a very helpful tool that i found to be pretty useful. Well i was planning on doing a Realtor open house and i was searching for some kind of email flier and i ran into evite. Evite is pretty much an on-line invitation that … (11 comments)
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tools: Top 10 Tools Every Realtor Should Keep in the Trunk of Their Car--Reprise - 02/06/08 07:51 PM
This is just an epilogue to my earlier post and the many wonderful suggestions other AR folks have given for things you should keep in your car at all times.
Today on Home Tour (you know the caravan thing where the agents in an office collect in cars and drive to 6 or … (15 comments)
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tools: For Sale by Owner 10 Inside Tips for Selling Your Home Yourself - 02/06/08 03:53 PM
If you ask anyone who has ever tried to sell their home themselves they'll tell you that from the moment the "For Sale by Owner" sign goes up, the phone begins to ring. Unfortunately, many of those calls will not be from prospective buyers, but rather from real estate agents looking … (0 comments)
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tools: Utilizing POWER TECHNOLOGY to market your listings...cheap - 02/06/08 02:18 PM
What are you telling your potential sellers? Do you sound convincing? Do YOU believe what you are saying? Are you telling them what they want to hear? Or are you telling them the TRUTH? When you tell them about a "marketing plan" does it look like every other agent in your … (3 comments)
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tools: Thurston County Market Update February - 02/05/08 11:52 PM
If you don't know your numbers, you should NOT be selling real estate!
What happens when inventory climbs and the number of closings remains static? When reading this it is important to bear in mind that closings in the month of January is a function of the contracts written in December and … (0 comments)
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tools: Monday Morning BuySell Sheet Thurston County - 02/03/08 11:18 PM
Here is this weeks Monday Morning BuySell Sheet. If you would like an editable copy just shoot me an email or give me a call. The picture, this week, is crystal clear! Stay tunded for the Thurston County Market Update coming out in a couple days.
Price ranges in BLUE currently indicate … (0 comments)
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tools: Anyone read "Endless Referrals" published in 05 by McGraw-Hill - 02/01/08 12:16 PM
I am very interested in developing my referral system to the nth power! I have seen this book referred to on several other blogs, anyone here read it, recommendations? Is is worth my time to read and implement; anything else you recommend on the referral business development?
I also an thinking about … (2 comments)
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tools: Try Something New: Prewritten Email Newsletter, Email List Mananement & Campaign Reporting - 01/31/08 01:37 PM
Newsletter Sample Wthout Personal Content
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tools: 480 Jurich Ct, Simpsonville,KY 40067 - 01/31/08 10:12 AM
2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths Built in 2004 1,088 Square Feet
To view additional information and more photos please click on the link below:
http://www.TheShaferTeam.com
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tools: 6253 Cedarwood Road - Mentor, OH 44060 - 01/30/08 06:12 PM
Absolutely Adorable!
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 the … (0 comments)
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tools: Cool, FREE and Useful Online Image Editing Tool -- Check It Out - 01/30/08 10:34 AM
If you need a quick way to resize an image, consider Web Resizer. This free, online-photo-editing tool easily optimizes your images for use in email, blogs and websites.
This is especially useful if your on the road and not at your desktop with all your software.
Web Resizer is particularly handy … (4 comments)
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tools: Another Tool For You...Thurston County Weekly Market Snapshot - 01/29/08 11:08 PM
Here is another tool designed to empower you to speak intelligently about market activity in Thurston County. The Thurston County Market Update gives us a snapshot of inventory, absorption rates and the percentage of homes priced IN the market.
This tool, the Monday Morning Buy Sell Sheet reveals to us the activity level … (0 comments)
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tools: How Can You Build “Solid” Realtor Partnerships? - 01/27/08 09:09 AM
How can you build solid Realtor partnerships? By this I mean having a personal connection with a core group of professionals that bring you business on a regular basis. This is more than just a stack of business cards with a rubber-band wrapped around them that you keep in your desk drawer. You … (3 comments)
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tools: I finally got it--the Slideshow Trick, that is!! - 01/24/08 06:10 PM
OK, so I know you Active Rain newbies (and probably some oldies alike!) have admired the AR members who have the cool gadgets on their sites. I have asked several folks for help with some of them and let me tell you EVERY one of them have been more than helpful! … (95 comments)
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tools: Thurston County Monthly Market Update...the numbers and what they mean - 01/19/08 03:34 PM
IF YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR NUMBERS, YOU SHOULDN'T BE SELLING HOMES!
What are the important numbers that you need to know in order to speak intelligently about your market? What numbers should you know? What is the story that the numbers are telling you, your sellers and your buyers? What is happening … (0 comments)
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tools: Cool Tools - 01/15/08 04:41 PM
I get a lot of questions about tools, especially from homeowners who are afraid of their wall, so they rather live with really white walls than walls with big beautiful art & photographs. Or homeowners who can’t visualize their spaces. I want to introduce cool tools, which is a wonderful site … (6 comments)
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tools: Tomorrow Will HAVE to Be Learning Day for Me - 01/12/08 07:50 PM
Tomorrow I must go through my AR bookmarks to see what new technology I need to learn next. I bookmark other members' blogs all the time, then about every other week, I go through them to see if I am still interested or to delete them.
I have saved several websites to … (6 comments)
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tools: 3620 Alexander Dr, La Grange, KY 40031 - 01/10/08 08:51 AM
**ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TRANQUIL SETTING?!**
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Built in 1996 3,167 Finished Sqaure Feet $339,900.00
Sitting pretty on APPROX 1.2 ACRES dotted with mature trees, you will absolutely FALL IN LOVE the moment you drive up! Sit on the covered front porch and take in the views of … (0 comments)
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tools: 2902 Heather Green Blvd #16, Buckner, KY 40010 - 01/09/08 03:11 PM
**FABULOUS LOT IN OLDHAM'S PREMIER NEW DEVELOPMENT!**
92 X 140 X 127 X 181 Zoned Redisdential $89,500.00
LOVELY HEATHER GREEN! VERY, VERY PRIVATE WITH WOODS AT BACK. PICTURE PERFECT FOR A WALKOUT!! BUILDERS, THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST LOTS IN THE SUB. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A SIDE-ENTRY GARAGE. CALL … (1 comments)
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tools: 6301 Oak Lea Drive, Crestwood, KY 40014 - 01/09/08 03:06 PM
**HORSES WELCOME!!**3.5 GORGEOUS AND ULTRA-ULTRA PRIVATE ACRES!!**
4 Bedrooms, 2 Full and 2 Half Baths. Built in 1968 2,879 Finished Sqaure Feet $279,900.00
This is a short sale and all offers must be approved by the sellers' lender.This large and welcoming home sits beautifully in these peaceful surroundings of open land, a … (0 comments)
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tools: 3610 Alexander Drive, La Grange, KY 40031 - 01/09/08 02:38 PM
**NATURE LOVER'S PARADISE!!**
3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths. Built in 1999 2,301 Finished Square Feet $299,900.00
Pride of ownership shines throughout this 8 year young home! The open rooms flow with vaulted ceilings, and incredible views. The home has dramatic clip vaulted ceilings with unique architectural accents of niches and columns that … (0 comments)
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tools: Opposites Attract, so true with the "Home Buying Couple" - 01/05/08 03:49 PM
Are your buyer's scratching their heads, wondering what home to buy?
With the current buyer's market, taking the steps to be pro-active instead of re-active is the key to a happy client. A happy client is a referral base for sales down the road. And happy clients happen when outstanding services are provided.
Agents, it's … (8 comments)
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tools: 18400 Fox Road - Troy, OH 44234 - 12/29/07 10:14 AM
Equestrian Enterprise!
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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tools: 12959 Greenbrier Drive - Munson, OH 44024 - 12/29/07 10:09 AM
Red Hot Ranch!
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 … (0 comments)
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