upstate: Babies, Guns and Jesus...Hot Damn! - 08/29/08 03:23 PM
That's the exact quote Rush Limbaugh used today to describe Sara Palin for VP. I have to admit that I haven't fully been on board with McCain as a REALTOR as his immigration issues have really affected so many of my builders and contractors with illegals.
However, here comes a woman, … (7 comments)
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upstate: A Great Buyers Agent is Invaluable! - 08/29/08 09:11 AM
With the prices of houses being the lowest in many years you should buy a house, right? Whoa, don't put the cart before the horse! Don't get house fever. Here are 3 Good reasons to use a buyers agent to help you gain an advantage so you don't get ripped … (6 comments)
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upstate: Simpsonville host 50th year of South Greenville Fair - 08/27/08 04:45 PM
The South Greenville Fair is turning 50 this year and is going to be held at the Simpsonville City Park. This is the only fair in the Upstate of South Carolina that shows goats, livestock and horses. South Greenville Fair is a nonprofit tax-exempt, all volunteer organization.
Local Future Farmers of … (1 comments)
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upstate: And then the Rain Came... - 08/27/08 03:20 PM
So after all the rain dancing, washing of cars and just plan begging for rain, we finally got some in the upstate. We are currently 25 inches behind. Now this is over a couple of year period, but we are still behind.
I am happy to report that we got 5 … (1 comments)
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upstate: Sorry Home Stagers, I've got the SECRET to Cheap Staging!!! - 08/27/08 10:06 AM
I have my first listings..I"m a buyers agent mostly but now I have three listings with 3 more on the way within the next week. All are vacant homes! We all know staged homes sell faster and for better prices but in this economy, my sellers cannot afford a professional stager. … (11 comments)
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upstate: When you Defer..You Prefer to Refer! My first Referral! - 08/27/08 08:34 AM
Defer to me all ye REALTORS. This is actually a celebratory AR Post because finally after months of trying to make you laugh, yet see that I"m a darned good REALTOR here in Greenville SC. I got my first referral! No we're not solidified yet but it made the endless hours … (4 comments)
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upstate: The Quiet in The Rain... - 08/24/08 07:41 PM
Yes Active Rain. We're blathering about so much and have so many things pelting us from all sides that once in a while it's ok to be ..well...quiet.
I admit that there are so many things bombarding my brain from listings, to buyers, to my 3 year old in potty training … (5 comments)
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upstate: Television Ads Can Sell That House!! LOL - 08/21/08 03:15 PM
Ya know we see some crazy stuff out there. You know the local TV station that plays streaming video of the houses in your market with the droning voices of realtors-not actors- telling you about this or that beautiful house with this or that amenity or piece of granite and how … (1 comments)
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upstate: HELP!! I"m an official AR JUNKIE!! - 08/21/08 11:43 AM
It's finally happened. I"m hooked strung out and jonesing for a fix!!!! I don't know how many times in the last 24 hours I've checked, rechecked, blogged, reblogged and responded to the posts on this site! I"m hooked...gotta have my fix!
It's not the idea. It's the vast resources and networking, … (5 comments)
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upstate: We're COMPETITORS But this is NOT a COMPETITION! - 08/21/08 10:30 AM
I've learned a HUGE amount from AR this week and many of you have responded to my blogs. But there is a thread that runs through this industry that we need to address.
We are competitors but not in competition. How does that work? It is my humble opinion that there is … (3 comments)
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upstate: Tailgaiting, Beer....YES! Football Season's Here! Greenville's Paladins Rock! - 08/20/08 03:11 PM
So what the heck is a Paladin anyway? Wikipedia says a high level official and also a Roman Imperial Guard. Well here they come!! Furman University kicks off it's 2008 season on August 30th!!!!
The purple t-shirts are flying off the rack at Wal-Mart LOL! The beer bellies are … (0 comments)
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upstate: You know You''re a Redneck Realtor When...Part 2 - 08/20/08 02:03 PM
This will be a combo You know you're a Redneck Realtor when and .........
You know you're a Redneck Realtor who needs to Pray when........
I had a lot of awesome and fun feedback on the last one when I just posted about life in beautiful SC and the strange (or … (5 comments)
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upstate: Great Greenville Starter Home! - 08/20/08 10:51 AM
6 Milton Drive at Augusta google map yahoo map
Location: Greenville, SC
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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upstate: Headlines: Keller Williams Wins the Gold!!! - 08/20/08 10:30 AM
I feel like Michael Phelps. I'm a Buyers Agent with Keller Williams and according to a national survey from JD Powers and Associates...we've just won the gold!
J.D. Power and Associates has surveyed customers about new-home builders, this study measured customer satisfaction of home buyers and sellers with the largest … (0 comments)
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upstate: Euphoria food and wine festival - 08/19/08 07:46 PM
This one is gonna be good.
Here in Greenville we love to eat. We have several weekend festivals thruout the year and if they don't revolve around food, there is at least a whole bunch of it there. Well, September 11th-14th, downtown Greenville will be hosting Euphoria- which is a food, … (0 comments)
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upstate: Olympic fun... - 08/16/08 11:12 AM
I was just wondering what all the Olympic sports were and how long they have been in the games. Well here is what I found:
Archery1900-1912, 1920, Started again in 1972 and still in today
Badminton: since 1992 (I thought this one would have started earlier)
Baseball: Started 1992 to … (3 comments)
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upstate: Who Am I Anyway... Am I My Resume? - 08/16/08 06:35 AM
For those of you who love A Chorus Line you'll continue the song. It is a picture of a person I don't know..... If you read my resume you'd fall over. There's a post this morning about being a jack of all trades. I certainly know I am that. But I … (1 comments)
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upstate: Upstate Staging - 08/14/08 08:57 PM
It's great to see how folks in this area are really opening up to staging. With so many vacants and the market being so compeititive, staging can make the difference in selling now or a lot later for less. I am working with several top agents here in Greenville and the … (0 comments)
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upstate: The Upstate Shakespeare Festival - 08/14/08 09:38 AM
The Upstate Shakespeare Festival brings the magic of Shakespeare and other classic plays the Greenville, SC. This free summer festival, which focuses on high quality and entertaining performs three different plays during the season. All performances are Thrusday through Sunday starting at 7 pm. Bring your chair or blanket and … (0 comments)
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upstate: Lots of house and a great price... - 08/14/08 08:45 AM
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upstate: Heritage Park right at your finger tips! - 08/14/08 08:40 AM
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upstate: Great Home in Simpsonville, SC - 08/14/08 08:37 AM
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upstate: Greenspan Predicts Housing Crisis Ending Early 2009 - 08/13/08 09:11 PM
NAR Predicted end of this year and it does seem there are a few more buyers out there...but just a few. Former Federal Reserve Chair Allen Greenspan is predicting that the end will be more like mid 2009. But get this...he says the way to end it...to increase the number of … (14 comments)
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upstate: Lean Wit It... Rock Wit It!!! - 08/13/08 04:03 PM
Stressed out with too much time at the end of the day? Are clients getting a rise out of you (and not even the fun kind?) Tired of the barely qualifed clients who want a 70K mansion? Well guys we're in it for the long haul. At least til this election … (1 comments)
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upstate: Thanks AR for the Boost I needed! - 08/13/08 03:45 PM
Just want to say thanks to the community for responding to my various topics. I've been a Buyers Agent solely for 4 years now and wanted to step out of my comfort zone to begin taking listings. It's finally panned out and tomorrow, thanks to an investor I know and have … (6 comments)
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upstate: Sorry I have a 2:00 already - 08/11/08 09:09 PM
On Sunday's I have a standing 2:00 appointment. I know as a Realtor, I should keep my weekends free, but I Keep this appointment every week to keep me sane. At 2pm that allows me time to work with someone in the morning. Sure if I really needed to, I would … (1 comments)
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upstate: The 70K Mansion Part 2! - 08/11/08 06:38 PM
I'm tooting the horn loud. After tooling around in the most interesting parts of Greenville I never knew existed we found the 70K mansion my folks were looking for! 64.9K! Under 5 years old a 3/2 forclosure in a decent area. Of course it was the last house!
I do have … (6 comments)
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upstate: When is Lending going to Ease On Developments? - 08/10/08 07:31 PM
Just a quick short blog to all of you lenders, developers and large land tract sellers out there...I have an investor who is trying to sell very large pieces of land. Problem is..the lenders have virtually stopped lending money to developers altogether. My brother in law works for a major development … (0 comments)
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upstate: When Your Gaydar goes off like an ALARM! - 08/10/08 01:18 PM
This is going to be a along and controversial post and I cannot wait to read your responses. To many of us out there REALTOR or not, there are black and white's in life. There is a bridge you don't know how to cross. With respect to life I'd absolutely agree. With … (9 comments)
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upstate: How can you avoid foreclosure? - 08/08/08 10:06 PM
Want to know more about how you can avoid foreclosure. Well Greenville is offering a free workshop for Upstate homeowners on Tuesday Aug. 12 and Monday, Aug. 25.
The Homeownership Resource Center, a division of the South Carolina nonprofit Family Services Inc will be hosting the workshop. These are HUD-approved workshops … (0 comments)
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upstate: Simpsonville improvements - 08/08/08 09:55 PM
Simpsonville is received more than $187,000 in state grants for different city wide improvements.
$4000 for planting flowers and shrubbery in the new medians in downtown Main Street.
$80,000 for Heritage Park infrastructure improvements.
The city is also getting a narcotics officer with some of the grants and will also use some of … (0 comments)
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upstate: Just like new and ready for you! - 08/07/08 11:41 PM
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upstate: Affordable Pristine Lake Community in SC can be YOURS! - 08/04/08 06:18 PM
The Keller Williams market centers all over the Upstate of SC visited, toured and EXPERIENCED a grand phenomenon called Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club on the 11 thousand acre Lake Greenwood today. It's a bit farther south than I'm used to but well worth my time and YOURS.
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upstate: Affordable Pristine Lake Community in SC can be YOURS! - 08/04/08 06:01 PM
The Keller Williams market centers all over the Upstate of SC visited, toured and EXPERIENCED a grand phenomenon called Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club on the 11 thousand acre Lake Greenwood today. It's a bit farther south than I'm used to but well worth my time and YOURS.
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upstate: You Know You're a Redneck Realtor When......LOL! - 08/03/08 06:45 PM
For those of you who didn't see this post a while ago it bears repeating. Ok first I preface this with saying I"m from Kentucky. I am NOT a Redneck..I am however a bona fide HILLBILLY and yes there is a difference. When competing for a local Miss America pageant in college … (8 comments)
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upstate: 2004 Mercedes..only $50 ..no kidding! True story! - 08/03/08 04:08 PM
This is the story:
A man was browsing the paper for a new car when he saw a new listing that said 2004 Mercedes Wagon, macked out, low mileage -$50
His eyes almost popped out of his head. He called the number listed sure that the price was $50K not 50 … (17 comments)
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upstate: You Know You're a Redneck Realtor When......LOL! - 08/03/08 03:50 PM
Ok first I preface this with saying I"m from Kentucky. I am NOT a Redneck..I am however a bona fide HILLBILLY and yes there is a difference. When competing for a local Miss America pageant in college one of the judges asked me the first thing I did when I got home. … (20 comments)
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upstate: The Benefit of a Buyers Specialist in Upstate SC! - 08/03/08 03:26 PM
Conflict of interest. Bottom line! When you're looking for someone to represent you and only you not only in a fiduciary situation, that's what I do for my clients.
Looking out for the folks who are looking in the Blue Ridge foothills,Taylors and Northern Greenville communities is my passion. I … (0 comments)
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upstate: National Night Out in the Golden Strip - 08/02/08 11:27 PM
On August 5th Simpsonville, Fountain Inn and Mauldin are planning activities for National Night Out. Each of the city's police departments are planning to be involved to increase communication with people in the community. They will focus on crime prevention and strengthening police-community relations.
Fountain Inn will shut down Main Street … (0 comments)
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upstate: Which one are you? - 08/02/08 11:15 PM
I get my normal weekly joke from my friend who loves to poke fun at me for being a Realtor. We have been friends since kindergarten, so it is ok. (She works for a plumbing company so the jokes on her field are unlimited and I send her stuff to)
BUT … (10 comments)
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upstate: Water into wine on Sunday's in Simpsonville? - 08/02/08 09:48 PM
Simpsonville City Council will vote at the August City council meeting weather or not the November 4th ballor should include the right to sell alcohol on Sundays. There will be public hearings for business owners and residents to voice their opinion.
Several other cities are looking to add alcohol sales to … (0 comments)
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upstate: Bird and Plant Lovers LOVE Travelers Rest, SC for it's Preservation! - 08/01/08 03:16 PM
I knew there was an area right around the corner that was protected but I had no idea that the house I was showing potential clients was right across the street from 178 acres of protected forestland. (The 2500sq/ft house is awesome and still available hint hint!). What I found was … (2 comments)
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upstate: Local Park in Taylors SC is Creating a BIG SPLASH for Next Spring! - 08/01/08 08:49 AM
Taylors SC is getting a Swim Park! Great for Home Values! (edit/delete)
Here in the lovely foothills of the Blue Ridge Taylors is known for beautiful vistas, high school football, new homes and great parks. My husband and I took my little 2 1/2 year old to our local Northside Park … (0 comments)
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upstate: Localism Countdown!!! What do we do???? - 07/31/08 05:57 AM
I don't know about you guys out there, but as a girl I feel like this localism buy a community thingy is like the after Thanksgiving SALE!! I don't know whether I'm actually excited about the ITEM to buy..but it's on SALE!! So run run run to the mall (localism page) … (1 comments)
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upstate: Mountains, Valleys, Amazing Homes- Taylors SC Has it All! - 07/31/08 05:43 AM
I could not believe it when I looked up Taylors on Localism this morning and found not one post. I was shocked. Here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Travelers Rest, Taylors SC is just one burb east, down south that means spittin distance (5 mins away). Besides … (0 comments)
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upstate: A Poo Poo Driven Life-Realtors and Toddlers - 07/30/08 09:04 PM
We've reached that milestone that happens to every parent and child on the planet. It begins with a vehement NOOOOO and usually ends in tears. That's what you get as a Realtor trying to grow and maintain business...with a toddler.
My son turns 3 in October. While his vocabulary has increased … (5 comments)
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upstate: The Benefit of a Buyers Specialist in Upstate SC! - 07/30/08 10:43 AM
Conflict of interest. Bottom line! When you're looking for someone to represent you and only you not only in a fiduciary situation, that's what I do for my clients.
Looking out for the folks who are looking in the Blue Ridge foothills, Upstate Greenville and Travelers Rest community is my passion. … (1 comments)
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upstate: Horsin Around in SC! Equestrian Properties for Sale! - 07/30/08 08:27 AM
Say Yee Haw, grab your saddle and take a look! I have an incredibly motivated seller who has three farms, 2 with 40 stall barns which are premium properties in Travelers Rest, SC just north of Greenville.
We are in hunt, saddleseat,dressage and some western country just south of the Blue Ridge Mountains … (0 comments)
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upstate: Fountain Inn is still Growing! - 07/29/08 10:00 PM
Did you know that the cities of Simpsonville and Fountain Inn both ranked among the top in the state in growing populations, according to the U.S. Census 2007 estimates.
Fountain Inn is actually growing faster the Simpsonville. 21% as a matter of fact! Adding 1200 people in 8 years. Now it isn't … (0 comments)
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upstate: Simpsonville is still growing! - 07/29/08 06:04 PM
Did you know that the cities of Simpsonville ranked among the top in the state in growing populations, according to the U.S. Census 2007 estimates. Simpsonivlle is ranked number one in Greenville County for growth and is number 12 in the state. Growth for Simpsonville was up 4.7% in one year from … (3 comments)
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upstate: Big League World Series - 07/29/08 05:50 PM
Just another reason that the Upstate is a great place to be. Easley South Carolina held the Big League World Series. Players from around the globe traveled here to play. It started last week with a Fun Fest which featured a home-run derby and a free concert.
People traveled from Louisiana, … (0 comments)
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upstate: Will Someone Help Me do A Rain Dance for the Southeast?!! - 07/29/08 02:47 PM
Ok the sky is clouding up. I'm imploring God for some rain. As many of you know we've been under severe drought well back to last year. The lake properties look like mud front lots, the mosquitos are bad and the grass/fields look like late fall-completely yellowed and burnt.
Now is … (10 comments)
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upstate: This House Doesn't Have Enough Storage! - 07/28/08 01:21 PM
When customers I had went to the perfect house, this was their only objection. When I asked in what way the home didn't have enough, they pointed out that hey had a plethora of Christmas and seasonal decorations as well as the husbands expansive tool collection. The house was plenty big, … (2 comments)
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upstate: The Swamp Rabbit Tram Trail, Greenville SC - 07/28/08 11:46 AM
What the Heck is Swamp Rabbit Trail?
There used to be a railway that ran from Greenville's downtown to the Jones Gap area and it was nick named Swamp Rabbit by the locals, because oddly enough there's a lot of swamps in these mountains.
Recreation, Biking PLUS soon to come, a tram … (0 comments)
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upstate: Why Call Greenville SC Home - 07/27/08 09:26 PM
Greenville SC is one of the fastest growing cities in the upstate of SC. Residents of the upstate are friendly and caring and want to be a good neighbor. It is really nice to be out shopping and still here thank you and yes sir , it feels good to walk down the street … (0 comments)
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upstate: The Travelers Rest SC Speedway..NASCAR Southern Style - 07/27/08 05:44 PM
Boogity Boogity Boogity!!! Ok Jimmy Johnson and Kyle Bush we ain't! But here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Upstate SC, we find plenty to keep us occupied, especially on a Saturday night.
You can relax and enjoy the mountains, hike, fish, camp or picnic at the … (0 comments)
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upstate: Do You Have The Confidence? - 07/27/08 01:29 PM
Going through the ups and downs of our industry can really take a toll on one's self esteem and self confidence. I personally have been challenged to go beyond my comfort zone and it does not come without discipline and discomfort.
But in church this morning the pastor made a comment … (3 comments)
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upstate: We've Graduated to A Big Boy Bed! - 07/26/08 06:28 AM
My husband and I had waited til last night to try out the new big boy bed for our son who will be 3 in Oct. While many parents tell me their kids were out of cribs by 1 and a half or at least 2, mine was content to be … (2 comments)
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upstate: To Flip or Not to Flip if the Deal is Really Good! You tell me....... - 07/25/08 03:37 PM
A 3 bed 2 bath, 1800 sq/ft house on nearly an acre. Great safe area, growing, good schools. Getting it very cheaply. T his will be our third flip if we can get it. The question is whether or not to get it even though our chances of selling right now … (1 comments)
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upstate: Don't miss what the Handlebar has to offer! - 07/24/08 04:24 PM
I love keeping up with all that is going on in the area and making sure it is available for you guys. So without further ado:
If you are looking for something to do and love music. Well if you haven't gone yet, here is the perfect time to check out … (3 comments)
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upstate: How do I go from Buyers Specialist to Listing Agent? Need Help! - 07/24/08 07:55 AM
In the Upstate of Greenville and for my team, I'm a Buyer's Special Agent 007. I can lead generate with a passion and convert leads. I can sell dirt to a farmer. But I have absolutely not a clue how to overcome my own objections and do what needs to be … (10 comments)
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upstate: Lead Conversion the easy way! Rap + Port = RAPPORT! - 07/23/08 03:17 PM
Ok someone has called off a sign or emailed you with a message that they're interested in buying or selling. Now what.
So many in sales get cold feet at actually having a phone conversation, IE talking WITHOUT the computer. It's very easy in our day and age to let our … (5 comments)
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upstate: The New Urbanism Craz - 07/23/08 02:55 PM
New Urbanism is just starting in the Greenville area, but I know that this is going on all over the country. The return to the layout of small towns and villages of America or traditional neighborhoods. So basically cookie cutters are out and villages return. They are even getting schools closer to … (4 comments)
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upstate: Rap + Port = Rapport! Lead Conversion - 07/23/08 02:44 PM
Ok someone has called off a sign or emailed you with a message that they're interested in buying or selling. Now what.
So many in sales get cold feet at actually having a phone conversation, IE talking WITHOUT the computer. It's very easy in our day and age to let our … (2 comments)
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upstate: Stuff to do in August in Greenville Area - 07/23/08 02:07 PM
Kids are about to head back to school, but you need a few things to do with them before hand. Well here are a few things to consider in the month of August.
July 24-27 The South Carolina Yippy Yi Yea Horse Show in Pendleton www.clemson.edu/garrison
August 1,8, 15, & 22 … (3 comments)
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upstate: Should I or Should I Not Get An Assistant? That IS the Question. - 07/23/08 02:07 PM
When your desk looks like a paper manufacturing plant, your day timer is non existant, your camera sits in a drawer filled with extra batteries, business cards and stamps. There are 5 files each named but the corresponding paperwork for said files is in the abovementioned pile on your desk, You … (3 comments)
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upstate: Travelers Rest SC Realtor has a FREE kitten for you! - 07/23/08 01:45 PM
To those of you who know me..I'm the cat lady. If there's a homeless, hungry, abandoned, or even (gawd help me) pregnant cat within 10 miles...they find my house. This is our latest addition (the 8th this year I'm adopting out)and it actually breaks my heart to give her away. But … (2 comments)
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upstate: The Greatest Client Gift EVER! - 07/20/08 01:08 PM
Friday was a normal wind down of the week. It's been slow here in the Upstate but plenty of business. So opening the mail is ususally an unsurprising event.
However this Friday I received a package from one of my clients who is building a home to close in Oct. Now … (3 comments)
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upstate: Water for Gas - 07/18/08 04:55 PM
On the local news the other day there was a story talking about using water for gas.
Before I talk about what this is, I just have to say the new story was funny because it was talking about a local police department using it to test it out. They show … (6 comments)
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upstate: Greenville's Unemployment Rate is among the Lowest in the state! - 07/18/08 04:40 PM
You always here about the bad news on from the media, so I thought I would spread some of the good around!
Did you know that Greenville County had one of the lowest rates of unemployment in the state. Figures were released in May and show that the unemployment dropped from … (7 comments)
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upstate: BLAKE HEIGHTS...New Homes from the Upper $130,000's - 07/18/08 12:45 PM
BLAKE HEIGHTS -- This new community is conveniently located two miles from Interestate I-385, exit 16 in Laurens County.
Compare our pricing / values to other communities:
Large Acre+ lot sizes
Side-entry 2 car garages
Garage Opener included
Jetted tub—Master Bath
Separate shower—Master Bath
Double Vanity in Master Bath (as per … (0 comments)
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upstate: NEW GROUP FOR BUSY RE PROS WITH KIDS! - 07/18/08 09:52 AM
Ok two blogs down about being a mom with an enormously hectic schedule. I've received so many comments from Moms AND Dads that I've decided to create a group where busy Real Estate Professionals can vent, share and have fun with other PARENTS.
Yes Real Estate is our career. But our … (3 comments)
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upstate: Tourist in your City - 07/18/08 09:19 AM
You never stop to think that people visit your town as a tourist, but they do! So what do they do when they visit or what would be considered the "taste of Greenville"?
Greenville County Museum of Art
Kilgore-Lewis House A great historic built in 1838 and is know for it's gardens. … (1 comments)
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upstate: Clients VS Children-The Time Management Nightmare for Moms - 07/18/08 08:41 AM
I only have one child. 2 1/2 But that's enough to make your world spin. In my previous post this morning regarding eating healthier, I had lots of suggestions of what to cook. Here's my dilemma and I know the same for lot's of you out there: time.
When you're a … (4 comments)
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upstate: Realtors Get Healthy..but it tastes like CRAP! - 07/18/08 05:36 AM
Health food. Whatever. What an oxymoron.
How is it that food that's supposed to be so good for you is so lacking in taste and texture? No matter how hard they try, manufacturers of health food still battle the basic bad perception (and frequently the reality) of:
Nutrition bars = packed together bits of cardboard
Oatmeal = … (8 comments)
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upstate: How to Get Rid of the Poison Ivy Rash!! A Cherokee Remedy. - 07/17/08 02:09 PM
Part 2 of How to Kill the Fire Ant! LOL
Here in Travelers Rest, SC, the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mtns we have lots of poison ivy..so here's my story.
Many moons ago when I was a performer in summer stock during college, I lived in the housing … (5 comments)
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upstate: Don't Worship the Almighty FICO Score! - 07/16/08 07:30 PM
For my entire life my mother who was presented with credit during her 20's always told me: You have to have good credit, build a good credit score so one day you can have a car or a house.
Now I"m about to be 40 and I look at my mother … (8 comments)
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upstate: Fountain Inn, South Carolina--The Inn Place to Be - 07/16/08 02:22 PM
Fountain Inn, South Carolina--The Inn Place to Be
Do you realize what is already starting to happen in our beautiful Fountain Inn town? It's called P R O G R E S S. That's right, progress. How do I know? Take a look around town and surrounding areas. Two new subdivisions … (3 comments)
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upstate: Not a Real Estate Crisis, Not even a Mortgage Crisis...He Who Smelt It Dealt it! - 07/16/08 06:19 AM
(*&^( Trickles downhill or so the saying goes. So in response to an earlier post about it being a Mortgage Crisis and not a Real Estate crisis, I would agree. Except it goes much farther than that. In fact our industry is exemplified except for the greedy agents and mortgage brokers … (4 comments)
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upstate: Hypermiling...is this the new craz - 07/15/08 04:32 PM
I have never hear of this one before and read an article about it. I wanted to know more about it.
This practice is when you increase your cars gas mileage. It is done by changing your habits. Some go to the extreme of even turning off their car at red … (8 comments)
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upstate: Triple Mac without the Speculation PLEEZE!!! - 07/12/08 07:40 PM
Ok so I have to admit last night I freaked out a little over the Indy Mac issue. After all, my best friend works for an appraiser, over 50% of their business was Indy Mac and that didn't look good. My sister and brother in law work for a surveying … (5 comments)
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upstate: Travelers Rest SC is getting a Swim Park! Great for Home Values! - 07/12/08 06:36 PM
Here in the lovely foothills of the Blue Ridge Travelers Rest is known for beautiful vistas, high school football, new homes and great parks. My husband and I took my little 2 1/2 year old to our local Northside Park at the base of Paris Mountain the other day to the … (2 comments)
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upstate: Travelers Rest SC is getting a Swim Park! Great for Home Values! - 07/12/08 03:10 PM
Here in the lovely foothills of the Blue Ridge Travelers Rest is known for beautiful vistas, high school football, new homes and great parks. My husband and I took my little 2 1/2 year old to our local Northside Park at the base of Paris Mountain the other day to the … (0 comments)
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upstate: New Listing, new showing - 07/11/08 06:48 AM
A new listing on the market yesterday; a showing yesterday afternoon. That is a good way to get started and is a good indicator of demand for this type house. I love it when this happens and leads me to believe our market is taking an upturn. The numbers at the … (5 comments)
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upstate: How to Kill the Fire Ant!!! - 07/10/08 02:04 PM
It's straight out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie.
You're busy planting beautiful flowers in your beds, making sure the mulch is perfectly even and the flowers face just so.
You reach down to dig another hole and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
You find your arm covered in tiny ants who have just decided your … (9 comments)
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upstate: HELP! I need help selling 75 acres to Developers???? (edit/delete) (edit/delete) - 07/09/08 07:46 PM
Hi Community,
I have a great piece of land prime for development in Travelers Rest, SC. 75 pristine acres, mostly pasture surrounded by the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I'm trying to figure out how to get it sold to a developer for single family homes. The owner … (1 comments)
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upstate: Wing Ding Event - 07/05/08 10:13 AM
Greenville has done it again....attract people to our area. This weekend the Honda Wing Ding Event is goint on. July 3 through 6th. There are reported to be some 10,000 Gold Wings coming to the Greenville area. The Caolina First Center will have vendors, food and fun.
It is fun … (1 comments)
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upstate: Tutorials - 06/30/08 08:02 PM
This evening I ran across Tutorials on AR and found a wealth of information, much of which I saved until I have time to get deeper into it. So many people sharing their knowledge with competitors sounds a lot like the Real Estate Company I am with now; initials KW. :) There are some really … (1 comments)
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upstate: Counsel your Sellers!! ...Buyers Expect the Moon! - 06/27/08 04:31 PM
It's so important now to make sure your sellers really understand what they're up against in the markets around the nation. I haven't heard any market that is a sellers market now. We're all in it to get the best deals for our buyers and still help the sellers recoup some of … (4 comments)
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upstate: Seller and Buyer Expectations - 06/27/08 06:04 AM
There is no doubt that seller's expectations remain unrealistic in some cases, but buyers may be even more unrealistic. Who can blame them when they are being hit from all sides by the media parading various experts who may not even be in the real estate business and who play on … (3 comments)
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upstate: Primary Residence Tax Rate - Greenville County, SC - 06/22/08 03:03 PM
If you live in South Carolina and haven't applied for your 4% Tax Rate there is still time! When you purchase a home in South Carolina automatically taxes you at 6%. If the home is your primary residence you can apply for this rate at your local tax assessors office. You … (0 comments)
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upstate: Market update for Easley and Liberty, South Carolina - 05/31/08 10:45 PM
According to the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) multiple listing service (MLS) there are currently 309 single family homes for sale in Pickens County in Easley, South Carolina. From May 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008, 45 homes sold. There are currently 66 homes under contract.
According to the Western Upstate MLS there are currently 58 … (0 comments)
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upstate: Who says houses aren't selling? - 05/24/08 11:41 PM
With all of the negativity in the media on the housing market, I thought that I would share this statistic. Prudential C Dan Joyner Co Realtors must have decided to not participate in the supposedly down market. For the 1st quarter of 2008, Prudential C Dan Joyner Co Realtors sold 34.9% … (2 comments)
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upstate: 1816 Historic Brick Federal - 05/22/08 06:19 PM
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upstate: Market update for Easley, and Liberty, South Carolina - 05/10/08 11:35 PM
According to the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) multiple listing service (MLS) there are currently 317 single family homes for sale in Pickens County in Easley, South Carolina. From April 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008, 11 homes sold. There are currently 27 homes under contract.
According to the Western Upstate MLS there are currently 64 … (0 comments)
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upstate: Union Street at Wilber Park! - 04/30/08 09:15 PM
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upstate: Upstate Lakes Region of South Carolina The Affordable Dream Lifestyle - 04/30/08 06:13 PM
Always wanted to live on the lake, but thought you couldn't afford it? I am here to tell you that IT IS POSSIBLE to live well and do it on much less than it would cost you to have a tiny one bedroom apartment in the big city. That is, of … (3 comments)
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upstate: Primary Residence Tax Rate - Pickens County, SC - 04/27/08 11:53 PM
f you live in South Carolina and haven't applied for your 4% Tax Rate there is still time! When you purchase a home in South Carolina automatically taxes you at 6%. If the home is your primary residence you can apply for this rate at your local tax assessors office. You … (1 comments)
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upstate: Would You Take A Sex Offender For A Ride? - 04/04/08 10:56 PM
After working for eleven years as a police officer, I often think I've seen it all, and then I'm hit with a new whammy. There have been assaults on real estate agents all over the country, and one that seems to be making its way to the top is the assault, car-jacking, … (8 comments)
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upstate: Market update for Easley, and Liberty, South Carolina - 04/02/08 10:07 PM
According to the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) multiple listing service (MLS) there are currently 308 single family homes for sale in Pickens County in Easley, South Carolina. From March 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008, 33 homes sold. There are currently 59 homes under contract.
According to the Western Upstate MLS there are currently 49 single … (0 comments)
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