tricks: Top 5 Tips to Better Photographs, Tip #2: Light: What You See is Not Always What You Get - 11/24/08 11:37 PM
Joseph:
Hello again everyone. This is Kay's assistant, Joseph. In today's tip we will look at the next to last of my Top 5 Tips for Better Photographs. Let's talk about light.
Years ago, when I took a drawing class I remember the instructor constantly reminding us to draw what … (8 comments)
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tricks: Marketing 101 - what is the best Bang-For-The-Buck you have found? - 11/20/08 09:29 PM
These days every penny counts. I can't waste money and neither can any of my agents. So, what are you doing to effectively market and not break the bank? It's funny but right now I feel really good about Craigslist. You can't beat the price - free - and it works. I get … (5 comments)
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tricks: Keys to Successful Open Houses - 11/10/08 02:56 PM
1.) LOTS of SIGNS
Most Open House Guests will be simply "Driving By" and see your signs. The MORE signs the better. Placed strategically at heavy traffic areas is best. It's also a good idea to put a directional sign at EVERY stop sign on the way. Typically, if there is … (4 comments)
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tricks: Visit www.SheilaYoung.remax.com - 11/07/08 01:00 PM
To see all of our listings visit my website
www.SheilaYoung.remax.com
or
www.YoungRealEstateTeam.net.
Real Estate Resources
You don't have to look all over the Internet to find the real estate information you are looking for! Our website provides a wealth of real estate resources and up to date property and community information … (0 comments)
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tricks: Teach me more, Teach me more~~ - 09/23/08 05:35 PM
Hey there all!! I am just tryin' out some new tricks I learned (or at least I hope I learned) today. I think I am getting the widgets and the photos down, at least they appear to be working like they should.
Now on to colored fonts, and signatures. I have … (2 comments)
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tricks: My learning curve is full of bumps - 09/23/08 08:26 AM
I spent the last 6 working hours trying to figure out how to upload an image to my blog. I struggled through .html and still couldn;t get it done. Then, this morning, I see someone's blog that say that "clicking on a tree" is how to upload a file...a tree? What … (6 comments)
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tricks: 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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tricks: Help my Seminole / Orange County home isnt selling... - 07/26/08 08:02 PM
You have probably heard how important first impressions can be. But did you know that within 15 seconds a buyer has developed an opinion of your property? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to a successful sale! My team's goal is not simply to sell our client’s … (2 comments)
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tricks: Bathroom Design Tips - 06/25/08 04:45 PM
One of the most utilitarian rooms in the home, the bathroom often gets overlooked when decorating. However, a great bathroom with ample and creative storage and a strong sense of personal style can bring an extra bit of pampering to your daily life. And who doesn't want that?
Storage: Make sure … (2 comments)
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tricks: How to Earn Extra Cash from Your Website - 06/18/08 01:52 AM
Want to make your site sticky and make money at the same time?
Check my blog on this page:http://www.mydwelling.com/profile/MichaelDelRosario
Please post your job board when you launch it.
… (0 comments)
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tricks: Attention Home Buyers: 7 Things You MUST Consider Before Buying a House - 06/10/08 09:00 AM
Houses
are generally bought for a family to live in but they are
also purchased as an investment. Whatever the case may be, you have to
consider
these points.
How
old is the
house?
This question should pop in your mind, since a newly built
house is easier to … (4 comments)
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tricks: I want to buy a home today, can you help? - 05/28/08 04:15 PM
Have you ever had a seller or buyer call you up and say, "I want you to work for me!" If you have, then you know that this is how you want every deal to work.
I am here to tell you that you could have buyers and sellers calling … (2 comments)
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tricks: Agents 5 biggest mistakes today. - 05/20/08 05:38 AM
May 20th 2008 Productivity mind whispers from an experienced agent.
In today' market most struggling agents can be heard will be saying that "once I get a qualified seller or buyer I do a great job."
But truly the issue is in the "getting. Being client "centric", means that for many … (6 comments)
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tricks: How To Get Targeted Traffic To Your Site Instantly By Knowing the KEY Dissimilarities Between Google and Yahoo and NOT Pay a Dime! - 05/15/08 12:20 PM
blog
As
the
search engine
wars heat up between Google and Yahoo it's quite interesting to grasp
the
dissimilarities and comparisons between the two. Yahoo was
the lustrous star of internet until a few years back but then Google
has overpowered it in terms of search popularity. Yahoo grew … (6 comments)
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tricks: Staying involved in the Inspection Process - 05/02/08 03:41 PM
First rule of inspecting a home you want to buy is to stay intimately involved in the process, and to leave no stone unturned. If you're busy or traveling during the time period, you have to complete your due diligence investigations by enlisting the aid of a friend you trust … (0 comments)
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tricks: Inspections... - 05/02/08 03:39 PM
Inspections are an important part of home buying, but the inspection process can be nerve-racking for both buyers and sellers. Both parties want the deal to go through without a hitch. However, sometimes problems surface that the buyers weren't aware of when they entered into contract. All houses have defects, … (0 comments)
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tricks: How much is a view worth? - 05/02/08 03:38 PM
How much is a view worth? Here is an excerpt from a MSN real estate.
It's a power thing
Real-estate market analyst Ernest V. Siracusa Jr. is experienced in pricing views in Southern California. He works for subdivision builders and developers, advising them on how much their new homes … (0 comments)
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tricks: Fix it Up - 05/02/08 03:36 PM
Sellers who anticipate losing money if they sell their home may wonder why they should spend a dime fixing the place up for sale. Isn't this throwing good money after bad? Even sellers with plenty of equity in their homes often figure the way to get the most out of the … (0 comments)
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tricks: 4 Sure fire ways to help improve your score! - 04/08/08 06:30 PM
Okay folks, some of you may think why in the world would he tell us? After all, I am in the business of credit restoration. However, I'm no idiot. If you are part of that fortunate group of borrowers that are in the 700 Club (no, not that one) with the … (9 comments)
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tricks: Do You Need Credit REPAIR? - 03/28/08 12:41 PM
We all know how important credit is these days and how difficult it is to receive information on what you need to do to effectively raise your credit. Well now is your opportunity to discover step by step what you need to do to get your credit raised.
If you can … (0 comments)
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tricks: Dirty Secrets of the Banks - 03/27/08 11:10 AM
In recent years, banks have adopted some practices that impose high fees and other penalties on some of their most vulnerable customers. We'll take a look at two of the most dangerous pitfalls, and show you how to avoid them.
THE UNIVERSAL DEFAULT CLAUSE
Banks have been promoting low "teaser" rates … (0 comments)
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tricks: CREDIT REPAIR True and False - 03/26/08 10:37 AM
There is lot of information available about credit repair, but so much of it is conflicting, it's easy to get confused. The credit bureaus themselves would like consumers to believe that there is nothing they can do to improve their credit ratings. There are unscrupulous credit repair companies that guarantee miraculous, … (0 comments)
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tricks: They Say Realtors Don't Live Dangerously... Right! - 03/25/08 08:57 AM
I am recovering, if you are wondering why I haven't posted in a while. My sides are aching, like I have been hit repeatedly in the sides with a piece of pipe. The congestion is gratefully leaving my lungs.
That makes my work a lot of fun, because i do not use … (3 comments)
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tricks: Success is a Decision - 03/23/08 05:58 PM
Everyday I wake up, I thank God for my health and my family. I then decide if I am going to be happy and successful that day. I know so many people who walk around being so sad and negative. What if they simply made a decision every morning to be … (6 comments)
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tricks: Mortgage: The INSIDE Scoop - 03/11/08 08:40 AM
Mortage: The INSIDE Scoop
The Mortgage Process can be confusing and rather scary - especially if you have never gone through it before!
If you are a First Time Homebuyer do not miss the basics of the Mortgage process.
Your chances of getting qualified for a mortgage starts with the Loan Application … (4 comments)
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tricks: A Bench at the Foot of the Bed - 03/10/08 05:06 PM
A bench at the foot of the bed is a real luxury. You can use it as a step-stool, a storage spot, extra seating, or just a nice detail for a room.
The super-low-slung bench shown in the top image is via Bo Concept. We like the idea of using it … (0 comments)
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tricks: Challenges to Effective and Persuasive Communication Part 3 - 03/10/08 11:13 AM
Imparting and Implanting understanding and feeling into the mind and heart of the listener is the third challenge to effective communication. If your listener or reader doesn't understand what you are saying and feel what you are feeling, then the communication has not been truly effective and persuasive.
Notice also that … (1 comments)
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tricks: Do you give away too much for FREE? - 03/05/08 10:09 AM
As real estate professionals we are programmed to give away free stuff. But when are we giving away too much free stuff? Can we put a price on information? To us information is just that. We don't see the value in it because we haven't looked to discover how much we … (0 comments)
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tricks: IMPORTANT - Ping Your Blog & Get More Traffic - 03/03/08 04:32 PM
I read a blog earlier today in Active Rain about "pinging" your blog.
I wasn't familiar with this, but it helps bring the search engine spiders over to your website or blog (like you have with ActiveRain) to re-index any updates you have made.
So instead of blogging and then having to wait … (4 comments)
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tricks: Hodge Podge Agents R US - 02/28/08 10:23 PM
Excuse me please. I don't mean to Rain on you!
This is an amazing business. Real Estate and Mortgages. There is talent and professionalism throughout the industry. Here in North Carolina we are truley blessed. Not only do we have one of the most vibrant real estate markets, complimented with the best … (2 comments)
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tricks: Why your home isn't selling? - 02/28/08 08:35 PM
Lets face it, homes these days are sitting longer and selling for less. Why the big change? The banks were too greedy and now most of them are in a world of hurt. Lets take a look at what the banks did or didn't do to create such a problem.
One of … (0 comments)
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tricks: Better to be ‘Satisfied’ than to be ‘Settled’ - 02/19/08 11:43 AM
When negotiating with a collection company to pay off a debt we need to understand the difference between ‘satisfied' and ‘settled.' These two terms can have two very different impacts on our credit scores.
A settled account is derogatory while a satisfied account is viewed more positively.
A settled account means that you … (0 comments)
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tricks: Green Living: Natural Decor Better For Earth And Your Wallet? - 02/15/08 07:09 PM
by Phoebe Chongchua
Sellers are looking for ways to get the most for their homes and buyers, of course, are looking for the best value. The a flowing floor plan, a spacious layout, a not-so-crowded street, great curb appeal, low HOA or planned community fees, etc. are certainly big influencers for buyers. … (0 comments)
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tricks: Top 10 Ways Sellers Can Guarantee Their Home Won't Sell - 02/09/08 10:42 AM
Paul Pastore's Top 10 Ways Sellers Can Guarantee Their Home Won't Sell:
1. Be casual, not serious, about selling. A sage once quipped, "Money is only important when you don't want something enough." Real estate expert R.L. Brown said that if half of the 58,000 sellers in Maricopa County removed their … (1 comments)
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tricks: 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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tricks: How different loans can have different impact on your credit score? - 02/05/08 11:10 AM
Did you know that various loans and lender provide different values to credit? One lender from another can have a positive or negative impact on your credit. How do you know what lender are good and which ones are bad?
Limiting our credit to one type of loan can hurt our … (0 comments)
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tricks: The #1 Mistake A Home Buyer Makes - 02/04/08 12:28 PM
Buying a home can be an exciting and challenging time. There is one big mistake that almost all homebuyers make that ends up costing them thousand of dollars.
The number one mistake that homebuyers make is not checking their credit before looking at any properties. If you want to save thousands of … (0 comments)
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tricks: Benefits of Seller Financing - 01/31/08 11:43 AM
There are certain advantages to offering terms...
The selling price is rarely negotiableYou'll get immediate action on your listingsYou'll get more offers on you listingsThere are thousands of buyers that want to buy on terms
What do you do so everything is legal and the bank won't object? Use a Contract of Sale. … (1 comments)
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tricks: Most important factor in selling a home. - 01/29/08 11:15 AM
Condition is the most important factor in selling a home.
Then next factor is.....
You must let everyone know your home is in the best condition.
A house doesn't sell because of location, location, location. It sells because of...
Emotion, Emotion, Emotion!
You never know what triggers a buyer's "hot button" to make them decide to … (0 comments)
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tricks: Think Twice Before Asking Realtor Friends For A Discount - 01/24/08 04:57 PM
I will have to say that this is a hard subject when it comes to asking friends or family member to discount their cost to help you out. We all want to get the best deal and pay the least amount of money that we have to, but at what cost … (0 comments)
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tricks: Sellers Got Pictures? - 01/18/08 04:31 PM
Do you know how many pictures your agent has taken and is using? How many pictures are you using to advertise your property if selling yourself?
What I have discovered will blow your mind!
Did you know that some buyers will not even take a second look at a home that doesn't … (0 comments)
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tricks: Custom Website Offer - 01/17/08 03:20 PM
ARE YOU IN NEED OF A CUSTOM WEBSITE?
DO YOU HAVE A GENERIC TEMPLATED SITE?
WANT A SITE THAT WILL LOOK GREAT AND BE EASY TO MAINTAIN?
I am offering customized websites and hosting. As a long time web designer in my free time, I have learned many of the techniques expensive web designers … (11 comments)
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tricks: you may not be the only one that's frustrated ... From the tech's perspective: - 11/18/07 02:51 PM
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tricks: Winterizing Your Home! - 10/23/07 11:07 AM
Tis the season to-WINTERIZE!
Here are some helpful tips to get your home ready before it gets too cold and the snow starts falling.
TIP #1 -- Check your heating system. Check the filter, pilot light and burners in a system fueled by gas or oil. Fireplaces, boilers, water heaters, space heaters and wood … (3 comments)
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tricks: Brain vs Brawn - 10/16/07 01:55 AM
As a rather newcomer to this site, I've taken it upon myself to peruse the local scenery and take in all that the AR has to offer. I've been extremely impressed for the most part. I think the attitude of sharing stories, concepts, tips and so much more is a … (0 comments)
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tricks: Do clothes make the REALTOR...... - 09/10/07 11:27 AM
or does the REALTOR make the clothes? Dressing the part of a successful Realtor is something that I have always basically assumed was required. Portraying an image of professionalism, and trust can be vital to establishing a good working relationship with clients. They want to know that they have the best … (6 comments)
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tricks: Where there is smoke...... - 09/07/07 02:12 PM
There is going to be turned off buyers.
Ever walked into a nice home, that is just perfect on paper for your client....only to be greeted by the stench of smoke, pet odors, or occasionally something worse?
I infact smoke myself (in process of quitting finally, insert adda-boy here), but I have always … (0 comments)
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tricks: Inheriting someone else's listing. - 09/06/07 01:41 PM
It happens to us all. Either we lose a listing due to withdrawl by the seller, or due to lack of activity, interest, etc. On the flip side, if you should be the next agent to have the oppourtunity to take that expired or withdrawn listing....be should be sure to ask … (35 comments)
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tricks: HOW TO KEEP ANTS OUT OF YOUR PET'S DISH! - 07/15/07 05:56 PM
Invasion of the ants! They appear out of nowhere and can be difficult to get rid of. If you have pets, you have to be very careful about putting out poisons that they could ingest. What to do? Here are a few suggestions that may be helpful to you.
This trick works … (2 comments)
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tricks: Would you like to sign your blog posts in cursive? - 06/23/07 12:17 AM
I read a post somewhere about signing your blog posts with your signature, and I searched for it on Active Rain but couldn't find it anywhere. Then it dawned on me that the person who wrote that post was the one that always signs with her signature, Lorelle on Wordpress.
I … (159 comments)
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tricks: Summer tip #2: Filters & Free Software! - 06/05/07 10:31 AM
Again, for DSLR Camera owners!
A polarizing filter will reduce or eliminate the problem and make the colors of the sky and foliage deeper. Polarizing filters are handy in overcast light, where they reduce glare on wet foliage and increase color saturation. A polarizer can also be used to remove unwanted … (5 comments)
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tricks: Are You Tired Of Double Spaces In Your Blog?????? - 05/31/07 01:00 PM
Are You Tired Of Double Spaces In Your Blog??????
I put this little tip in a blog I wrote yesterday ...... http://activerain.com/blogsview/111702/Computer-Tips-Tricks-Other and of all of the cool things that were in it this tip got the most response. Since it generated so much activity I thought I should make it it's … (8 comments)
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tricks: Computer Tips, Tricks & Other Cool Stuff! - 05/30/07 05:13 PM
Here is a collection of really cool things that you never knew your computer or the internet could do.
Enjoy and feel free to post any that you might know of that I didn't include here!
1) The Yahoo Yodel Go to the Yahoo homepage (http://www.yahoo.com/) and click on the Logo's exclamation point. enjoy!
2) … (18 comments)
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tricks: So what's your Outlook? - 05/08/07 04:37 PM
I've been absent from blogging for a while due to the fact that I have been developing a program using Microsoft Outlook 2003 to assist agents in becoming more familiar and proficient with Outlook's more advanced features.
The purpose of doing this is also to integrate a basic contact management system using … (3 comments)
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tricks: Starbucks for your Computer! - 03/26/07 05:57 PM
Need a cup of java to get you running in the morning? How about one for your computer, more specifically, your computer browser also. This only works with FireFox, so if you are not a FireFox user, I am sorry but, nevermind.
This is an extension for FireFox that I use every … (5 comments)
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tricks: Trade Shows versus Reality - 10/31/06 09:51 AM
OK - a small "rant" about VisualTours. The demo looked great at the trade show - quick, easy to integrate "poor" photos, and simple to use. Well, it hasn't quite worked out that way. Three of the team each tried taking photos and creating the tours. Hours of frustration later we scheduled … (1 comments)
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tricks: Broker Incentives at Auction - 09/25/06 10:34 AM
What is it worth at auction?
That question is never going to be able to be answered until the bidding stops, but we can guess.
I like to play what I call the guessing game where the market gets to tell us what they are willing to pay even before the auction. During an … (0 comments)
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