real estate: The Results Are In! - 09/27/07 09:29 AM
From the Phoenix Association of REALTORS Board of Directors election:
2008 Board of Directors:
Nate Martinez, 2008 President
Adele Coffman (2008-2009 Director)
Larry Derksen (2009 Director as immediate Past President)
Gary Fenton (2009 Director)
Fred LaBell (2009 Director)
Judy Marcum (2008-2009 Director)
Tony Marriott (2008-2009 Director)
Marion McGuire (2008-2009 Director)
Kerry Melcher (2008-2009 Director)
Susan Ramsey (2008-2009 Director)
Bridget Reynolds (2009 Director)
Kathy … (24 comments)
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real estate: Green House Green Car - 07/21/07 08:26 PM
There is a lot of buzz out there about "green" houses. In fact, I personally am a Certified EcoBroker! It is much easier to shift gears (pun intended) with cars than it is with houses.
If you're in the market for a new vehicle - why not consider a hybrid - saves … (3 comments)
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real estate: Open House Tour - 07/14/07 11:22 AM
Time for a little market research. I'm heading out on a tour of Open Houses today just to see how it feels to be in the shoes of an unrepresented Buyer. It's a little experiment designed to give me additional insight into how to conduct Open Houses that really connect with … (9 comments)
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real estate: Open Houses Benefit Who? - 07/14/07 11:16 AM
I believe that Open Houses are far more for the benefit of the agent sitting the Open House than they are for the Seller.
Agents have the opportunity to meet unrepresented Buyers at Open Houses - which can result in purchase transactions - but not likely to be the house being sat … (11 comments)
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real estate: Fantasy Island - 07/13/07 02:06 PM
It seems that many Sellers are living on Fantasy Island. What's more - they have managed to convince supposedly "professional" real estate agents to move there with them! (Click the graphic on the left for video)
I continue to be amazed by the number of overpriced listings - and I mean overpriced to … (13 comments)
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real estate: Go for the Gold! Part 6 of a series - 07/12/07 03:47 PM
In case you missed them, the first five posts in the series can be found at:
Go for the Gold!
Go for the Gold! Part 2 of a series
Go for the Gold! Part 3 of a series
Go for the Gold! Part 4 of a series
Go for the Gold! Part 5 of a … (2 comments)
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real estate: Tom Ferry Ruth Pugh - 07/11/07 10:23 AM
What do they have in common? Tom Ferry interviewed Ruth Pugh this morning for about an hour on the topic of "What's working "Right Now" to make money in real estate."
Tom Ferry is the Founder and CEO of Success Strategies Institute (SSi).
Ruth Pugh is a top producing agent with Century 21.
Here are some … (8 comments)
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real estate: Go for the Gold! Part 5 of a series - 07/10/07 05:12 PM
In case you missed them, the first four posts in the series can be found at:Go for the Gold! Go for the Gold! Part 2 of a seriesGo for the Gold! Part 3 of a series Go for the Gold! Part 4 of a series This post focuses on points from contributing to … (2 comments)
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real estate: Howard Brinton Star Power Annual Conference - 07/10/07 03:48 PM
The 2007 Howard Brinton Star Power Annual Conference is just around the corner - literally!
The dates: July 25 - 28
The location: Phoenix, Arizona
Suzanne and I will be there - for once we don't have to travel out of town for a major real estate event!
Any other Active Rainers planning to attend? … (12 comments)
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real estate: Go for the Gold! Part 4 of a series - 07/08/07 10:17 AM
In case you missed them, the first three posts in the series can be found at:Go for the Gold! Go for the Gold! Part 2 of a seriesGo for the Gold! Part 3 of a series This post focuses on points from Commenting on Blogs.How? How can you accumulate points by Commenting on Blogs? You … (16 comments)
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real estate: Go for the Gold! Part 3 of a series - 07/04/07 06:32 PM
In case you missed it, the first two posts in the series can be found at:
Go for the Gold!
Go for the Gold! Part 2 of a series
This post focuses on points from Inviting Members.
How? How can you accumulate points Inviting Members?
Well - the glib answer is - invite them and encourage them to … (19 comments)
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real estate: Go for the Gold! Part 2 of a series - 07/02/07 07:46 PM
In case you missed it, the first post in this series addressed the "Why".This and subsequent posts will address the "How".How? How can you accumulate points? Active Rain offered points for several different "core activities when I joined back in October 2006. The list of point generating activities has changed over time - so … (5 comments)
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real estate: The Power of Attitude - 07/02/07 07:23 PM
A great inspirational shot in the arm is "The Power of Attitude" from Mac Anderson and SimpleTruths.com. One of many free videos available on their website - The Power of Attitude reinforces that it is indeed all up to us. You can lead a horse to water....
This is a great place to … (4 comments)
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real estate: Go for the Gold! - 07/01/07 07:47 AM
Neal Bloom was gracious enough to sponsor three groups to recognize members who have achieved the 50K, 100K or 200k points milestones.
This is a copy of my "Points Summary" as of today - July 1, 2007. In this post I'm going to address the "why".
Future posts in this section will focus on … (24 comments)
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real estate: Pay the Piper - 06/27/07 01:48 PM
Craig Schiller wrote a thought provoking post about Staging homes and time of payment - I agree and disagree (am I allowed to do both?) :-)
If the licensee is going to guarantee payment to the vendor - regardless of whether the property sells - either following close of escrow or following the expiration/cancellation … (54 comments)
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real estate: Don't be shy! - 06/26/07 08:40 PM
OK folks - step right up, step right up! We've had a glorious couple of days of debate over whether designations are a key component of being successful in real estate. Those with say of course - those without say of course not! No surprises there.
Here is the surprise! I asked … (18 comments)
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real estate: Subscribe to Blog - 06/21/07 10:16 AM
Yesterday I posted an idea on how to make it simpler for those who would like to subscribe to your blog to do so. It occured to me that it might be helpful to lay out how to find the information needed to create the button and link like the example below:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click the button below to … (5 comments)
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real estate: Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Blog - 06/20/07 06:44 PM
One of the many, many things that I'm curious about is the Blog Subscription function. It's easy for us to see what blogs we have subscribed to, but we don't know who, or how many Active Rainers, have subscribed to our blog.I've noticed the blog subscription dashboard undergo some changes in … (14 comments)
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real estate: Bonus or Bribe? - 06/16/07 10:38 AM
In today's market I'm seeing "over the top" incentives to real estate agents to encourage them to bring their Buyers to see properties - primarily new construction - based on the co-broke being offered. I've seen one builder in our area offer as much as 12% to the agent! Yes - … (41 comments)
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real estate: ERC, CRP and Relocation - 06/15/07 12:20 PM
Corporate Relocation is big, and I mean B-I-G business. On average, it costs companies more than $60,000 to relocate an employee. A significant part of that expense involves contributions made to the costs of sale of an employee's existing home, and the cost of purchase of a new home at the destination.Many … (2 comments)
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real estate: Works in Progress - 06/13/07 01:02 PM
As I venture back into the 'Rain after a hiatus of about a month (save for a few impromptu visits) I see that there are more changes to get up to speed on, and more features to explore.One thing I noticed is that I have a couple of series started - … (14 comments)
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real estate: A CRP of ERC! - 06/12/07 05:01 PM
Works for me!!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Worldwide ERC® Notice of Results on the CRP® ExaminationTest Date: May 15, 2007Tony Marriott Keller Williams Realty Professional PartnersCongratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have successfully passed Worldwide ERC®'s Certified Relocation Professional examination and will now be recognized as a CRP®. Your certificate will be mailed … (12 comments)
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real estate: The CRP in ERC - Part 2 - 05/15/07 06:49 PM
The deed is done - now the wait for the results begins......................
IMPORTANT!!! Your admission letter will contain your personal and confidential test ID and password that will allow you access to your score report online (approximately 4 weeks after the exam date). It is the candidate's responsibility to keep this information. … (15 comments)
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real estate: The CRP in ERC - 05/13/07 12:32 AM
What the heck is he up to now?! I've been on a sort of hiatus from Active Rain as I cram for the CRP exam - held once a year - this year May 15.What in the heck is a CRP? According to the ERC (Employee Relocation Council):"Established in 1990, Worldwide … (20 comments)
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real estate: One heck of a great guy! - 04/10/07 10:40 PM
Randy Prothero is one heck of a great guy. I mean that with all sincerity. I was impressed with him before I met him in Las Vegas in February for CRS Sell-A-Bration, more impressed when we had a chance to talk and found obscure commonalities like chess, and very humbled by … (20 comments)
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real estate: Google Easter Bunny - 04/08/07 11:09 AM
Here is a link to an Easter Bunny Game from Google - just their way of celebrating the day.Hope all you out there in the 'rain have a great relaxing day with famly and friends. Don't eat to much - and as a fellow Rainer advised me - don't eat the … (10 comments)
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real estate: Monterey Court at Verrado - 03/17/07 10:24 PM
Monterey Court at Verrado is the most recent entry into the quickly expanding pool of builders at Verrado. Monterey Homes has designed this series of six different floor plans to be unique to Verrado. The location of these homes offers easy access to the Raven Golf Course at Verrado, comfortable living … (1 comments)
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real estate: Market Picking Up in our Neighborhood - How about yours? - 02/05/07 02:29 PM
Every month I receive a survey from the folks at Bank of America Securities, and as a reward for participating receive a copy of the results.
The results just in - which you can view on Jay Thompson's blog confirm what I have seen - business is definitely on the rise in … (18 comments)
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real estate: THE FIRST IMPRESSION - 01/01/07 10:59 AM
THE FIRST IMPRESSION
One of the inconvenient aspects of having your house on the market is trying to keep everything neat and tidy while it is being shown to prospective buyers.
The effort that you put into your home to make it shine can be very beneficial for the sale of … (10 comments)
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real estate: ACTIVE MARKETING - 01/01/07 10:58 AM
ACTIVE MARKETING
It takes a lot more than a "For Sale" sign in the front yard, a Multiple Listing entry, and an occasional ad in the classifieds to get a listing sold. Be sure to discuss the details of the marketing plan with the Realtors you interview about selling your home.
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real estate: WHAT REALLY WORKS TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? - 01/01/07 10:57 AM
WHAT REALLY WORKS TO SELL YOUR HOUSE?
If you are trying to sell your home quickly, some real estate agents may recommend that you offer a bonus to the agent who brings in the buyer. They feel that a monetary incentive will cause realtors to emphasize your house over the one … (9 comments)
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real estate: HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - 01/01/07 10:54 AM
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Many homeowners launch home improvement projects with the primary objective of increasing the value of the property. While upgrades and remodeling can add significant resale value to a home, there is a line that can be crossed. Building a large addition to a house or making it twice as … (5 comments)
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real estate: Sell Your Phoenix Home - 12/15/06 05:17 PM
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real estate: International Real Estate - 11/19/06 07:02 PM
International Real Estate. The word International by itself conjures up images of castles, estates and villas scattered around the globe. The reality is not so far from the image. As more and more people turn to real estate for investment, and diversify across the countries that permit foreign ownership, so does … (7 comments)
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real estate: The Importance of being Earnest - 10/16/06 03:47 PM
In our market it is common practice to offer approx. 1% of the Purchase Price as Earnest Money. This year, we are seeing this number dwindle significantly as Buyers perceive that Sellers are anxious for a contract, regardless of the Earnest Money.
We have to make sure we counsel our Sellers … (3 comments)
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real estate: The Future of the Real Estate Industry - 10/15/06 12:28 PM
Everyone's crystal ball is as good as anyone elses, however, I think we can all agree that the Real Estate Industry has changed significantly with the introduction and integration of technology, and that more change, at a more rapid pace, is inevitable.
As good business people we must be aware of new … (1 comments)
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real estate: Real Estate Network - 10/13/06 09:56 AM
Not to complain....but I have read with interest some blogs that appear to have zilch to do with real estate. As Active Rain positions itself as a Real Estate Network, I wonder why those off topic blogs unrelated in any way to real estate are posted in this forum? Being new … (2 comments)
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real estate: KEEPING YOUR EARNEST MONEY SAFE - 10/04/06 11:24 AM
KEEPING YOUR EARNEST MONEY SAFE
When you make an offer on a house, it is accompanied by an earnest money check. Earnest money is intended to demonstrate that you are "in earnest" about purchasing the property. The earnest money check is made out to the listing company. What happens to … (4 comments)
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