"ShowUp.com is the resource for what's happening in theaters, museums, and outdoor venues throughout Greater Phoenix. The goal is to supply a comprehensive calendar of events, bringing together into a single convenient online site information that was, previously, scattered or not readily available at all. ShowUp.com lets you click or browse to find performances and exhibitions, classes and workshops, venues and artists. It even provides information about discount tickets (last-minute and otherwise). ShowUp.com tells you what's showing up on stages and at cultural destinations, providing you with date, time, and even maps - so all you have to do is Show Up."
I notice that they are networked with similar sites for cities in Texas, Colorado, Michigan, North Dakota, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, California, Indiana and Utah. Definitely worth a look!
Verrado is one of the premier master planned communities in the "Valley of the Sun".
Located west of Phoenix in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains, just three miles north of I-10 which links Phoenix to Southern California, the community presents unique floor plans in townhome and single family residential living.
A great example of the new "Home Town America" environment!
A view looking west down Main Street in the Verrado® Community. In the background you can see the tower at the Raven Golf Club.
I found the following when surfing the net this morning. Many of you may have seen this already - however - if you haven't - it's a very interesting - and apparently neutral - website that tracks the election based on the electoral college votes.
"Founded in 2000 by John McIntyre and Tom Bevan, Chicago-based RealClearPolitics.com (RCP) has become one of America's premier independent political web sites. Updated every morning and throughout the day, RCP culls and publishes the best commentary, news, polling data, and links to important resources from all points of the political compass and covering all the important issues of the day. RealClearPolitics has become a trusted filter for anyone interested in politics."
I've heard many Buyers say they may wait until after the election is over before making a move to purchase a property. Why?
I always encourage Sellers to have a Home Inspection at time of listing their property to discover any lurking show-stoppers so that they can be remedied or disclosed prior to an accepted offer from a Buyer.
I came across the following which devotes 59 pages to the topic with both humor/cartoons and key facts for Sellers to be aware of in this - or any - market.
"This book may be linked to and re-printed in its entirety by any licensed real estate agent. Written permission is not required by licensed real estate agents."
Moving house for any reason is high on the top ten list for inducing stress. Being able to CHOOSE the REALTOR® you work with can go a long way to reducing that stress. Corporate Relocation companies know this, and although they typically don't proactively suggest it, they all have a mechanism in place to allow the transferee to CHOOSE the REALTOR® to assist them with their Corporate Relocation.
Here's how it works.
Relocation companies receive a referral fee from the Broker or Brokers assigned by the Relocation company to assist the "corporate relocatee" with the purchase of a home at their destination, or with the sale of their current home at their point of origin.
As long as the REALTOR® you want to work with agrees to the referral fee to the Relocation company, the Relocation company is perfectly happy to allow you to make that choice. They will talk with the chosen REALTOR® to ensure the REALTOR® has sufficient experience and competence to successfully assist you, but beyond that, it's smooth sailing.
As it almost always is, it's about the money. The referral fee paid by the Broker is part of the corporate relocation package financial equation. So - if you are about to embark on a Corporate Relocation, and have a REALTOR® that you want to work with (for sale or purchase), advise your Relocation Counselor. The Relocation Counselor wants to make your move as smooth and stress free as possible.
Are you being relocated to the Phoenix Metro area and want to work with The Marriott Group at Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners? Advise your Relocation Counselor to contact us. We're listed on the Worldwide ERC (Employee Relocation Council) website. Here is a link to our contact information.
REALTORS® shall not advertise nor permit any person employed by or affiliated with them to advertise listed property in any medium (e.g., electronically, print, radio, television, etc.) without disclosing the name of that REALTOR®'s firm in a reasonable and readily apparent manner. (Adopted 11/86, Amended 1/07)
Standard of Practice 12-9
REALTOR® firm websites shall disclose the firm's name and state(s) of licensure in a reasonable and readily apparent manner.
Websites of REALTORS® and non-member licensees affiliated with a REALTOR® firm shall disclose the firm's name and that REALTOR®'s or non-member licensee's state(s) of licensure in a reasonable and readily apparent manner. (Adopted 1/07)
Isn't a totally "stealth" site flat out illegal in some states?
What does that say about those that use them?
Can't they be successful on a level playing field with the law abiding, ethical REALTORS?
Do they think that the rules don't apply to them?
Without their "stealth" sites would they drop off the map as a "top producer"?
What does it say to their prospective clients about the integrity clients can expect if they work with them?
If the brokerage information is clearly and prominently displayed on each page of the website - without having to scroll down to see it - then it's in compliance. But that kind of takes the "stealth" out of "stealth" - doesn't it?
Someone - please enlighten me as to how Stealth Sites can be legal, ethical and effective.
If you are a member of the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® you should have received an email this weekend from Diane Scherer with voting instructions for the current election. As a candidate nominated to run in this election I encourage you to vote - and of course to vote for me! My bio that appeared in the September issue of the "Phoenix REALTOR® Forum" is included below for easy reference.
I welcome the nomination to be a Director of the Phoenix Association of REALTORS®. As a successful candidate, my focus will be on contributing to the growth and enhancement of the following areas:
• Professionalism
• Ethics
• Integrity
• Technology Integration
I currently serve as a member of the Arizona Association of REALTORS® Information Management Key Results Area Committee (IMKRA). In addition to a successful career in "Corporate America" prior to turning my attention to Real Estate in 2002, I bring the following industry related credentials to the table: Phoenix Association of REALTORS® President's Award 2003 and 2005 Member of the AAR Master of Real Estate Society Certified EcoBroker® ABR, ABRM, ASP, CLHMS, CNHS, CRB, CRP, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, RECS, RFS, SRES, TRC
With a thirst for learning and a passion for improvement I am confident that my participation as a Director for the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® will be a benefit for all of our membership. For more insight into my thoughts and perspectives please visit my blog at http://www.tonymarriott.com/ A Vote for Tony Marriott is a Vote for the Future of the Phoenix Real Estate industry! Please remember to VOTE in this important upcoming election!
What's the solution to wasting a significant chunk of time wading through unwanted emails?
One product I've found - and my father (the Nuclear Physicist / Computer Programmer) has tested and given the thumbs up (not an easy award to get from him for tech products!) is CA Anti-Spam - formerly known as Qurb.
(To avoid any confusion, this has nothing to do with Prince formerly know as the Artist formerly known as Prince.)
It operates on the "white list" principle - accepting emails from your white list address book and storing ALL others in a SPAM folder for you to review at your leisure and either add to your address book - or NOT!
It offers a free 30 day trial and was extremely simple to download, install and integrate into Outlook Express. Any other White List Anti-Spam Software Solutions out there for consideration.
If you are considering a move to Phoenix or Scottsdale, or buying Phoenix or Scottsdale Real Estate, you owe it to yourself to talk with The Marriott Group at Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners to determine whether Tony Marriott is the best real estate Broker in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area to help you buy or sell a home.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
Here's how it works.
Are you being relocated to the Phoenix Metro area and want to work with The Marriott Group at Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners? Advise your Relocation Counselor to contact us. We're listed on the Worldwide ERC (Employee Relocation Council) website. Here is a 
;)
;)
