Sorry for the gripe session, but it seems that increasingly agents are not returning phone calls. In the land of short sales and bank owned...there are lots of unanswered questions and repeating of information. If you are too busy to return your phone calls, get an assistant!
Yes, we try to answer questions in our MLS sheets and YES, it's frustrating when we have to return calls about questions that we've already clearly answered. However, the bottome line is someone ( a fellow Realtor, a buyer etc) picked up the phone to call, took the time to leave a message and showed interest in one of your listings. What happened to customer service, what happened to respecting each other.
One day, such listings will start to dry up and you will have to rely on the great relationships that you have built with the agents in your area. The agents that you havent called back or that you called back with an attitude..amd guess what...Those agents will remember how you treated them and make you the same priority that you made them.
A local agent will not even accpet phone calls on her bank owned listings, only emails with 12 hours notice for showings...Come ON! Are you serious, how do you think that bank (client) would feel to know that there assest is not being shown. Vacant and on a lock box, how hard is it to pick up the phone and say go ahead here's the lockbox code.
I have found myself frustrated with having to return certain phone calls, Yes we are all busy..but I remind myself of what this business is about and I consider that to be RELATIONSHIPS.
What type are you building for the future?
As always, signing off wishing you all much success!
OK, so this is totally off topic, although technically cemetery's do sell real estate..its not something we sell as Realtors. I drive by this cemetery on almost a daily basis, it's where Eunice Kennedy was recently laid to rest. I always love the top of the stone and wrought iron gates that flank one of the entrances.
So with camera in car today and the light looking right I decided to stop and snap a few pictures. On my way out I happened to look over and pass this grave stone, I started to laugh and then thought oh my gosh, maybe I shouldn't be laughing in a cemetery.
It was not out of disrespect and I have to imgaine the person that went through life with this last name HAD to have had a great sense of humor and maybe, just maybe they were looking down and smiled becuase they brought a smile to yet another persons face.
Owner Says SELL! Looking to own a little piece of Cape Cod? Great opportunity with this year round STUDIO in John Parker Village Resort. Enjoy your in-ground pool, boating, swimming and fishing on Flax Pond, just minutes to ocean beaches and attractions of Cape Cod with low monthly carrying costs. Condo fee includes cold water, hot water, master insurance, trash pick-up, grounds and pool maintenance, use of game-room, sand volleyball court & beach area with canoe and row boat. This studio was formerly rented to for $650 per mo. This unit may also be rented weekly during the summer season. Not A Short Sale or Bank Owned! Unit has Fresh paint and New Carpet. Owner offering 3 months pre-paid common fees with full price offers.
Motivated sellers with Another Price Reduction and 3 months pre paid common fees!!
Great potential with this 10,000 sq. ft. mixed use building with 100 Ft of frontage on White's Path. Legal 2 bedroom residential apartment on the second floor. Owner will also consider a partial or full building lease. Ideal investment for owner occupant with high visibility and easy access to exit 8 of the Mid Cape Highway.
reduced from $999,000 to $849,000
Business w/ Real Estate or Just Real Estate. Owner will do partial owner financing or consider a full or partial building lease.
Many Realtors have been "leaving" the positions as full/ part time agents. From Retirement to just needing to make more than the current market is supporting are just a few reasons, I'm hearing.
I am a full time Realtor and currently in the top 5% of Cape Cod Realtors. Customer Service is of the utmost importance to me and developing professional relationships with my fellow agents is something that I believe comes second to none. Recently I have been working with several realtors that have chosen the leave the profession but still have great contacts and clients that need servicing. - Receive top referral commissions of up to 25% - Just provide a name and contact number and I will do the rest - Commissions paid on both buyer clients and listing/selling clients - You can have full confidence in my customer service and professionalism in both myself and company - Fully documented referral contracts insure 100% security for your referral commission
Why not take advantage of your pipeline and make $$! I take referrals very seriously and always operate with pride and integrity.
Please feel free to contact me via email to arrange for a phone conversation and see if I might be a Realtor you would like to have a referral business with.
The first time homebuyer tax credits being given to those qualify for one of the federal government's attempts to stimulate the housing market. While it is debatable whether the tax credit has been successful in its goals, there is little debate whether this program offers potential homebuyers an additional reason to purchase now. I am here to tell you that time is running out on the $8,000 yes the FREE$8,000 the United States government is allocating to those who qualify under the first time home buyer $8000 tax credit. While the deadline to close on a home in order to receive the $8000 tax credit is November 30, 2009, the time for those "sitting on the fence" to start the process is now.
The average time for closings varies by lender but generally can be anywhere from 30-60 days, so that does not leave much time to get preapproved with a lender and get taken to see potential homes by a Realtor. So if you have never owned a home or if you have not had ownership interest in a property in the last three years the time to ACT IS NOW!!!
My Advice: Don't even think about looking at "Short Sales", the timelines on these homes, even getting answers to offers.
Home prices are still LOW! Mortgage rates are still LOW but creeping up..Now is the time to take action.
Speak to your mortgage broker, your accountant and your Realtor!
Income and Home Buying Guidelines need to be met to receive the full credit so dont delay, speak to a professional today!
Cape Cod Life's 4th Annual HOME & GARDEN EXPO October 16 - 18, 2009
Show Hours: Friday: Noon - 7 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM
The 2009 Home & Garden EXPO will be held at the beautifully renovated Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis. (Formerly the Four Points Sheraton)
Home products and services from builders to interior designers to landscapers! Come meet Cape Cod's industry experts in home remodeling, painting, home products, closets, tile, floor plans, furniture, stonework, bath remodels, kitchen displays, home entertainment, electronics, & more.
· See up to 75 Exhibits
covering the issues homeowners want and need - to build, remodel or buy from interior to exterior design.
Enter to the UGLIEST FLOOR CONTEST and WIN $1500 in flooring from Mid Cape Home Center / Complete Home Concepts! Email your photo with a description of the floor and contact info to expo@capecodlife.com.
The flooring photos will be on display at the Home Expo where the winner will be announced.
Enter your Antiques to be appraised at the LIVE Antiques road show with Henry T Callan on Sunday Oct. 18 at 1 pm. Pre-register your items at hportell@capecodlife.com or call 508-775-9800 x34.
Its hard not to get personally involved with your buyers and sellers, this is one of those listings. Its not about the commission..although we are offering out 3.5%.
My client called me and said she is breaking out into hives over this little cozy find not selling..we continue to drop the asking price and offer out more then the average commission, get lots of little bites but thus far no real offers.
If you have any clients looking for a year round Cape Cod crash pad or a investor that would like own a great manageable rental...please check it out!
Listing MLS #20900463 Asking $59,900
Owner Says SELL! Looking to own a little piece of Cape Cod? Great opportunity with this year round studio in John Parker Village Resort. Enjoy your in-ground pool, boating, swimming and fishing on Flax Pond, just minutes to ocean beaches and attractions of Cape Cod with low monthly carrying costs. Condo fee includes cold water, hot water, master insurance, trash pick-up, grounds and pool maintenance, use of game-room, sand volleyball court & beach area with canoe and row boat. This studio was formerly rented to for $650 per mo. This unit may also be rented weekly during the summer season. Not A Short Sale or Bank Owned! Unit has Fresh paint and New Carpet.
This 2 bedroom 3 1/2 bath town home resides in a gated community with 24 luxury condominiums designed with care & built with the finest materials. Handsome front entry, 9ft ceilings, beautiful foyer, dual sided stone gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with granite trimmings & proffesional Viking appliances. Light filled living room w/ attached sun deck, master suite on first floor as well as 2nd floor with peaks of water views. Full height finished basements with state of the art home theater. 3 zones efficient hydro air heating system. Home is Energy Star qualified and inspected. Equipped with Anderson 400 Series tilt windows, hardwood floors, custom marble and granite bathrooms. Less then a mile to Beautiful South Cape Beach,low monthly fees and the option for membership at New Seabury Country Club is available.
Come enjoy luxury living in the heart of downtown Hyannis. Two Bedroom, Two Full Bath Condo with granite kitchen and hardwood floors. First floor bedroom and Second floor master suite. Large closets, central AC, open floor plan. Fantastic outdoor deck space to enjoy Cape Cod Summer living. Walk to dining, shops, harbor and Nantucket/Vineyard ferry. Private garage space with secured access, elevator and much more. Currently producing income of $1600 per month
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