Broker Bryant's Real Estate Ramblings http://activerain.com/blogs/tutas Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. All original, all the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Broker Bryant&#39;s ramblings on&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Real Estate in Poinciana, Fl&nbsp; Create Polls - Take Our Poll en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/1324962/www-shortsalesuperstars-com-weekend-update www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com Weekend Update <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/4/9/9/ar125760522699465.JPG" height="147" alt="www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com" width="600" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p><strong>Good morning fellow and future Short Sale SuperStars,<br /></strong><br /><strong>First Wendy and I would like to welcome</strong> all of our 25 new members this week. We also had 611 Unique visitors this week and 5,282 page views. 23% of our traffic is coming from the search engines. What that means is that we have buyers and sellers visiting the site.<br /><br /><strong>In fact,</strong> we actually had a couple of sellers join this week. So…..we want them to be able to search for a Short Sale SuperStar. With that in mind we have made a couple of changes this week to make it easier to use the search function. But in order for the search function to work properly we need your help. <br /><br /><strong>Please go to your personal main page***</strong> (My Page) and right under your picture click on manage my page. Then click on profile. If you scroll down you’ll notice we changed the profile questions. Add your first name, last name, State and city.</p> <ul> <li><em><strong>***</strong>What? You don't have a personal main page? If I were doing Short Sales or wanted to learn howe to do Short Sales then I know that I would pop over and join the site. It's FREE!!!<strong> <a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></em></li> </ul> <p><strong>OK now where was I........</strong><strong>Now you may already have your name on the site</strong> but go ahead and do it again. Also, you can add more than one city. Just separate the cities by commas. For example: Kissimmee,Orlando,Haines City.<br /><br /><strong>Once this information is there</strong> people can use the search function under “Members” and pull up<strong> <a href="http://shortsalebasics.ning.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">Short Sale Agents</a></strong> by State, city or name. Also, we’ll be adding a Google site search to the front page. So making these changes to your profile is very important. OK?<br /><br /><strong>A couple of more items.</strong> We created a<strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Short-Sale-Superstars/342743880144?ref=nf" target="_blank">ShortSaleSuperStars fan page on Facebook</a></strong>. You can become a fan by clicking on the “Fan Box” in the right hand side bar of the main page of the site.</p> <div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Short-Sale-Superstars/342743880144" target="_blank">Short Sale Superstars on Facebook</a> </div> <p><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>OK….I think that’s it</strong>. As always<strong> <a href="http://shortsalebasics.ning.com/profile/WendyRulnick" target="_blank">Wendy</a> </strong>and I appreciate your feedback. Good or bad we want to know. Pop us an email.<br /><br /><strong>Almost forgot…..</strong>thanks to everyone that purchased <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1215766/short-sale-negotiator-interview-11-00-am-eastern-today-" target="_blank"><strong>The Negotiator Interview</strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://shortsalebasics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training</a></strong> or the <strong><a href="http://shortsalebasics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-listing-package" target="_blank">Short Sale Listing/Submission Package</a></strong> this week. The little bit of income Wendy and I get from these products helps to pay for the running of the site. And hopefully the products offered have helped you in your business. We will be launching new stuff in the near future.<br /><br /><strong>We hope everyone has a great week</strong>. Don’t forget to invite a friend to join the site. We want to have 1,000 members by the end of the year.<br /><br /><strong>Until next week…..Learn, Know and Grow.</strong><br /><br />Together we CAN make a difference!<br /><br /><strong>Wendy and Bryant</strong></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/3/1/7/ar125761092871386.jpg" height="287" alt="www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com" width="298" /><br /><br /></p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:33:01 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1324962/www-shortsalesuperstars-com-weekend-update http://activerain.com/blogsview/1319903/bank-of-america-short-sale-approval- Bank of America Short Sale Approval!! <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/8/3/2/7/ar125736605172388.JPG" height="95" alt="Short Sale broker" width="589" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></a></p> <p><strong>Hi folks, </strong>Miracles do happen. After many months of phone calls, updating documents and keeping the buyer on track we finally received an approval to close on a Bank of America Short Sale.</p> <p>Only one small issue........they approved the wrong Buyer and the wrong contract!!!</p> <p><strong>So, we start over. </strong></p> <p>I love Short Sales. I really do. There can be no other reason that I would deal with this crap day in and day out.</p> <p><strong>Need help with your Florida Short Sale? <a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">www.CentralFloridaShortSales.com</a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:40 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1319903/bank-of-america-short-sale-approval- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1314125/social-media-how-to-what-to-when-to-who-to- Social Media. How to. What to. When to. Who to. <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/6/9/9/ar125719710699651.JPG" height="178" alt="Social media" width="529" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p><strong>Social Media. </strong>How to. What to. When to. Who to.<br /><br />Have you ever wondered how many Social media experts there are out there? If you do a Google search for <strong><a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;channel=s&amp;rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&amp;hs=ci4&amp;q=social+media+experts&amp;btnG=Search&amp;aq=f&amp;oq=&amp;aqi=g1" target="_blank">"Social Media Experts"</a></strong> you get 80,000,000 results. Holy crap Batman!! <br /><br />Now I'm sure this figure is waaaay off so let's say there are a million "Social Media Experts". A million people telling us.......</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li>How to interact with others online.</li> <li>What to write/post/tweet/update about.</li> <li>When to write/interact/tweet.</li> <li>Who to befriend, become a fan of, linkin with.</li> </ul> <p><strong>If Social Media is about interacting</strong> with each other then shouldn't we know this stuff already? Aren't we already social? Don't we interact every day? <br /><br /><strong>Why do I need time to "find my voice"?</strong></p> <p>If I have to follow guidelines and advice on How, What, When and Who then wouldn't that mean I'm not being myself? Shouldn't we have learned this stuff when we were children?</p> <p><strong>Here's my advice.</strong> Be yourself. Good, bad or indifferent. Be yourself. Quit trying to fake it.</p> <p>I can tell a fake from a mile away. <strong>Can you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:34:25 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1314125/social-media-how-to-what-to-when-to-who-to- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1313255/the-buyer-cma-do-you-use-it- The Buyer CMA. Do you use it? <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/2/7/4/ar1257013647235.JPG" height="86" alt="Realtor training 407-873-2747" width="600" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Hi folks.</strong> <span class="misspell">Lenn</span> Harley wrote a post today titled<a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1312742/looking-at-real-estate-teams-and-team-specialists-" target="_blank"> <strong>"Looking at Real Estate Teams and Team Specialists".</strong></a> If you haven't read it please take a moment to do so. In her article <span class="misspell">Lenn</span> wrote... <br /><br /><em>"The assumption is that training for property valuation is for listing agents for <span class="misspell">CMAs</span> and not for buyers agents.&nbsp; IMO, one of the most valuable skills <strong>any</strong> real estate practitioner can have is that of accurate property valuation." <br /></em><br /><strong>I have to say</strong> I agree with that statement. As most of you know I have been primarily a listing agent for many years. Over the last 18 months or so I have had to revamp my business and now find myself working with more and more Buyers.<br /><br /><strong>I find that one of the advantages I have</strong> is that I know how to value property. My market is saturated with foreclosures and Short Sales. Because of this, the listing price means nothing. The listing price is normally quite a bit lower than what the property will eventually sale for.<br /><br /><strong>The purpose of a low listing price</strong> is to create a bidding war. I completely understand this strategy and have no problem at all working within the rules of this "game".<br /><br /><strong>My Buyers are counseled</strong> to make offers based on the value of the property not the list price. This is very important for Buyers and their agents to understand when working in this kind of a market.<br /><br /><strong>How many of you have had Buyers</strong> that insist on offering below listing price on every property&nbsp; they look at? How many of you counsel then to do this? Is the extent of your counsel telling Buyers to offer 90% of list price? Be honest. When was the last time you prepared a full blown <span class="misspell">CMA</span> (Comparable Market Analysis) for a Buyer?<br /><br /><strong>Do you even know how to prepare a market analysis?</strong> From some of the offers I see coming in on my listings my opinion is that..no..you don't. Your Buyers are missing out on properties because they are hung up on the listing price. Your job is to make sure this is not a stumbling block for them. The best way to do that is to make sure you are giving your Buyers a <span class="misspell">CMA</span>.<br /><br /><strong>This Buyer <span class="misspell">CMA</span> </strong>can be for a specific property or it can be based on the style and type of property they are looking for. <strong>Does that make sense?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Here's a <span class="misspell">CMA</span> I prepared last week for a Buyer.</strong> We ended up getting his offer accepted even though there were about a dozen offers on the property. Check it out. <strong>Any questions?</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/21965044/CMA-816-Halifax-Dr-Kissimmee-FL-34758" title="View CMA 816 Halifax Dr Kissimmee FL 34758 on Scribd">CMA 816 Halifax Dr Kissimmee FL 34758</a> <object name="doc_253087219136496" id="doc_253087219136496" height="500" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=21965044&amp;access_key=key-1o1ss12bq2wxframfm8z&amp;page=1&amp;version=1&amp;viewMode=list" /> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <param name="play" value="true" /> <param name="loop" value="true" /> <param name="scale" value="showall" /> <param name="wmode" value="opaque" /> <param name="devicefont" value="false" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff" /> <param name="menu" value="true" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /> <param name="salign" /> <param name="mode" value="list" /> <embed name="doc_253087219136496_object" bgcolor="#ffffff" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=21965044&amp;access_key=key-1o1ss12bq2wxframfm8z&amp;page=1&amp;version=1&amp;viewMode=list" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" height="500" width="100%"></embed> </object> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:28:16 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1313255/the-buyer-cma-do-you-use-it- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1312043/short-sale-agents-needed-we-need-500-members-before-november-1st- Short Sale Agents Needed!! We need 500 members before November 1st. <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/9/7/5/ar125693631557968.JPG" height="147" alt="Short Sale Agents" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" width="600" /></a></p> <p><strong>That's right folks...</strong>.<strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong> has 466 members as I write this post. Most are Short Sale Agents. <strong><a href="http://shortsalebasics.ning.com/profile/WendyRulnick" target="_blank">Wendy Rulnick</a></strong> and I want to hit 500 members before Sunday. If you haven't joined yet please do. <strong>It's FREE!</strong></p> <p><strong>466 Short Sale pros</strong> can't be wrong. There <em><strong>must</strong></em> be something to this<strong> <a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong> site.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shortsalebasics.ning.com/forum/categories/member-discussions/listForCategory" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/8/4/9/ar125693619594813.JPG" height="472" alt="Short Sale Agents" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: middle;" width="500" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Did you know </strong>we have agents, attorneys, negotiators, investors and sellers that are members? Every day there are people on there helping each other. <strong>The site is AWESOME!!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Did you know</strong> we have groups set up for over 30 lenders? These groups give you numbers, forms, secret contacts and helpful hints to get your Short Sale closed. You do NOT have to go it alone.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Did you know</strong> all the douments you need to submit a FHA Short Sale are on the site? Just print complete and submit.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Did you know.</strong>.........OK you really just need to <strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">go check it out</a>. </strong>OK?</p> <p>Between Sep 29 and Oct 29 we had.........</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/1/1/8/2/ar125693604428117.JPG" height="345" alt="SHORT SALE AGENTS" style="float: left; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;" width="349" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Available Short Sale Agent Training:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../blogsview/1205902/the-negotiator-interview-saturday-the-29th-at-11am-eastern" target="_blank">The Negotiator Interview $27.00<br /></a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com FREE</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training Webinars 8 Hours of training and materials for $97.00</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/19213938/Short-Sale-Listing-Package" target="_blank">Short Sale Listing/Submission Package $27.00 Click for details</a></strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright © 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <p> </p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:03 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1312043/short-sale-agents-needed-we-need-500-members-before-november-1st- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1310232/selling-kissimmee-real-estate-is-like-going-to-the-dentist-only-more-painful- Selling Kissimmee Real Estate is like going to the Dentist. Only more painful!!! <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tutastownerealty.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/3/8/7/ar125684968478315.JPG" height="94" alt="Florida Real Esate broker 407-873-2747" width="580" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>It seems like all Buyers want the same thing</strong>. Four bedrooms, 2 baths, at least 1700 sq ft living area, no more than 5 years old and less than $100,000. The problem is there are <strong><a href="http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=563414129&amp;s=MFR&amp;t=MFR" target="_blank">only 22 of them on the market</a></strong> today. <strong><a href="http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=324242598&amp;s=MFR&amp;t=MFR" target="_blank">17 of those are Short sales!!!</a></strong> The other<strong> <a href="http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1925321133&amp;s=MFR&amp;t=MFR" target="_blank">5 are REOs (foreclsoures)</a>.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>So here's the deal.</strong> If I tell you you will not get the property for less than asking price....I'm NOT lying. Properties that are priced right are selling for an average 105% of the asking price. That's just an average. Some are selling for way more than that. In fact, the highest sold for 158% of asking price.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I'm a Real Estate Broker.</strong> I make my living by selling property. I WANT to sell you a house. I also WANT you to be able to get a good property at a fair price. If I tell you houses are selling for $42 a sq ft and your accepted deal at $38 a sq ft is a good deal then you need to believe me. I'm not just blowing smoke up your arse.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you are not comfortable paying more than the asking price then don't. That is certainly an option for you. BUT....you won't be buying a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, with at least 1700 sq ft, no more than 5 years old in Kissimmee for less than $100,000.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Is that really that difficult to understand?</strong> If you don't want to understand it then please just move on. I truly don't need that $1,500 commission.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you REALLY want to buy a house</strong> and want someone that will give it to you straight then give me a call. <strong>I can help.</strong></p> <p>OK....that was fun. Now who can I send this to? <strong><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">www.CentralFloridaShortSales.com</a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:58:12 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1310232/selling-kissimmee-real-estate-is-like-going-to-the-dentist-only-more-painful- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1308003/kissimme-holiday-villa-for-sale-20-minutes-to-disney Kissimme Holiday Villa For Sale. 20 minutes to Disney <p><strong>Kissimmee Florida Short Sale.</strong> Listing price may not be sufficient to cover all encumbrances, closing costs, or other seller charges and sale of property at full listing price may be conditioned upon approval of third parties. Centrally located. Vacation rentals are OK. Very good unit for the price. Close to downtown Kissimmee. 25 minutes to Disney World and the Airport. This is a short sale and does require patience. Please only qualified buyers.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><embed bgcolor="#ffffff" scale="default" allowfullscreen="true" swliveconnect="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://www.realestateshows.com/show/player.swf" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" flashvars="flashshowid=447427&amp;baseurl=http://www.realestateshows.com/&amp;playmode=embed" height="385" width="480"></embed> <p><strong>Do you need help selling your Florida Short Sale? <a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">Central Florida Short Sales</a><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="289" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright © 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:37:18 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1308003/kissimme-holiday-villa-for-sale-20-minutes-to-disney http://activerain.com/blogsview/1306563/owner-financing-possible-on-this-kissimmee-florida-investment-property Owner Financing Possible on this Kissimmee Florida Investment Property <p><strong>This is NOT a Short sale or a foreclosure.</strong> Just a good property priced to sell. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with 1480 sq ft of living space in this never lived in home. Built in 2007.</p> <p><strong>Owner will consider financing</strong> with 40% down or buy out right. The price is low enough at only $75,000. Would make a great primary residence or rental property. Would easily rent for $750 to $800 per month.</p> <p>Either way it's ready for occupancy. The AC and heating system was installed this week. Check it out....</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><embed bgcolor="#ffffff" scale="default" allowfullscreen="true" swliveconnect="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://www.realestateshows.com/show/player.swf" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" flashvars="flashshowid=447399&amp;baseurl=http://www.realestateshows.com/&amp;playmode=embed" height="385" width="480"></embed> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="289" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright © 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer"> </div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:03:54 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1306563/owner-financing-possible-on-this-kissimmee-florida-investment-property http://activerain.com/blogsview/1304657/in-order-to-succeed-we-must-know-when-to-be-flexible- In order to succeed we must know when to be flexible. <div class="blog_entry_wrapper"> <div class="blog_entry" id="blog_entry_72058" style="text-align: justify;"> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/7/8/8/ar12565958988716.JPG" height="86" alt="REALTOR(R) opportunities" width="600" style="border: 5px solid black;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>A while back</strong> I called one of our fellow ActiveRainers. I did this because I had received an email and could tell this person was struggling a little in their business and needed some words of encouragement. So I called.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Anyway,</strong> it seems discouragement was setting in because she was going on listing appointments but was losing them on pricing. Then they would list with another REALTOR&reg; and after several months, and a few price reductions, the property would sell at close to the list price that she had suggested from day one. Have you ever had this happen?</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I actually felt a little guilty</strong> because I know this person reads my blog constantly and has heard me time after time talk about <em>"NEVER take an overpriced listing".</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I know I write about these things a lot.</strong> <em>NEVER</em> take an overpriced listing. I <em>NEVER </em>work with Buyers and I <em>NEVER</em> lose a listing.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Well folks,</strong> today I want to let the cat out of the bag. I'm a big fat liar!!! There I said it. I HAVE taken an over priced listing. I HAVE worked with buyers and I HAVE lost a listing.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>OK.....</strong> so now I'm wallowing in the puddle of deceit. <strong>Or am I?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>One of the attributes of a successful person</strong> is the ability to be flexible....being able to read a situation and change directions quickly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>NEVER is a guideline</strong> not an impregnable barrier. What that means is, in an ideal World or situation I would NEVER........(fill in the blank).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>However,</strong> we do not live in an ideal World so we have to learn to be flexible. We have to make judgment calls. Being able to read folks and their motivation is imperative to being a good "salesperson".</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>We have to make judgment call</strong>s on whether or not to work with folks under less than perfect circumstances. If I meet with a potential Seller and they do not agree with my pricing then I MAY take the listing at a higher price. It depends on a few things:</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Their motivation. Do they need to sell but have a little leeway with timing?</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Is their suggested price within reason? Within 10% or less of where I feel it needs to be is my rule of thumb.</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Do they understand what I am telling them about pricing but just feel they want to try a little higher?</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Do they trust me and do we get along?</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Do I feel they will listen to me in 30 days when I tell them we need to reduce?</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Will they sign off on my suggested price and agree that I am taking the listing higher than I have suggested?<a href="../../blogsview/372310/Important-Notation-on-a" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a></div> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If the answer to these questions is yes</strong> then I will probably take the listing. My NEVER has turned into a maybe.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>My point is,</strong> we have to be brutally honest with folks and make sure they understand THEN we have to make a judgment call. Guidelines are set to guide us in our decisions. But our ultimate decisions have to be based on our judgment. This is where our experience and ability to read people comes in.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>We will make mistakes along the way</strong> but that is all a part of the learning process. So be flexible. There are very few absolutes in real estate or life for that matter. Your success will come when you are able to discern when you need to be flexible.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Be firm when it comes to your ethics and your morals</strong> but leave room to change your mind in other areas. Does this make sense? Never? Maybe? <strong>What say you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:25:55 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1304657/in-order-to-succeed-we-must-know-when-to-be-flexible- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1301357/selling-florida-foreclosures-virtually- Selling Florida Foreclosures Virtually. <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tutastownerealty.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/1/4/3/ar125641020834158.JPG" height="95" alt="Florida real estate for sale" width="589" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></a></p> <p><strong><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/" target="_blank">Tutas Towne Realty</a><a href="http://tutastownerealty.com" target="_blank"> </a></strong>specializes in the listing and selling of<a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank"> <strong>Short Sales and foreclosures (REOs) in the Central Florida area.</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Since most of these properties</strong> are sold over the Internet sight unseen we try to capture the essence of the properties by use of numerous pictures and video tours. <br /><br /><strong>Touring <a href="http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=380470329&amp;s=MFR&amp;t=MFR" target="_blank">foreclosures in Central Florida</a></strong> is always an adventure. You just never know what you will find. Folks facing foreclosure have a tendency of taking out their frustrations on the property. I’ll never understand why.<br /><br /><strong>Anyway…..</strong>here’s a little tour I did today on a <strong><a href="http://buyproperty.ning.com/" target="_blank">Poinciana Foreclosure.</a></strong> Enjoy.  <br /><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6FAu6Gmpkr8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6FAu6Gmpkr8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="385" width="480"></embed></object> <p><strong>Need help buying or selling real estate in Central Florida? We can help.</strong><br /><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright © 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:07:59 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1301357/selling-florida-foreclosures-virtually- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1300279/short-sales-for-foreign-owners-do-they-make-sense- Short Sales for Foreign Owners. Do they make sense? <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/3/2/7/ar125633008472347.JPG" height="86" alt="Join Tutas Towne Realty, Inc" width="600" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p><strong>Hi folks.</strong> I received a very interesting email today. Here it is:<br /><br /><em>Bryant,<br /><br />I'm English, live in China, and have NO USA contact except I own an investment home in Davenport. Loan is 220k, worth maybe mid-100's. Do I walk (non-recourse&hellip;remember, I&rsquo;m in China!) or short sell? Appreciate your advice..</em><br /><br /><strong>Interesting question to say the least.</strong> And honestly I&rsquo;m not sure how to respond. His question brought up a whole bunch of new questions in my head.</p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;What recourse would the lenders have on a foreign investor?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=105000,00.html" target="_blank">What about FIRPTA?</a></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li>&nbsp;How would it affect his credit?&nbsp; </li> </ul> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Is there any advantage at all for a Foreign owner to go through the Short Sale process.</li> </ul> <p>My market area is about 20 minutes to Disney and this issue is going to be coming up quite frequently. <br /><br /><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/856989/firpta-and-short-sales-dangerous-liability-to-buyer-and-closing-agent" target="_blank">Richard Zaretsky wrote a post last year</a></strong> about Short Sales and FIRPTA that you may find interesting as well. <br /><br /><strong><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">Short Sales</a></strong> are not always straight forward transactions. It&rsquo;s extremely important that we don&rsquo;t use cookie cutter responses like <em>&ldquo;A short sale is far better than being foreclosed on&rdquo;</em>. Is it?</p> <p>I need answers. <strong>Do you have any?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Available Short Sale Agent Training:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../blogsview/1205902/the-negotiator-interview-saturday-the-29th-at-11am-eastern" target="_blank">The Negotiator Interview $27.00<br /></a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com FREE</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training Webinars 8 Hours of training and materials for $97.00</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/19213938/Short-Sale-Listing-Package" target="_blank">Short Sale Listing/Submission Package $27.00 Click for details</a><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:44:01 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1300279/short-sales-for-foreign-owners-do-they-make-sense- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1296620/432-short-sale-agents-to-help-you- 432+ Short Sale Agents to help you. <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/6/0/1/8/ar125615882781069.JPG" height="144" alt="www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com" width="590" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Hi folks.</strong> We have another<a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/group/Shortsalehelp" target="_blank"><strong> great discussion</strong> </a>going on over at <strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com.</a></strong>&nbsp; This one is about &ldquo;highest and best&rdquo; offers and how they relate to Short Sales.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/members/" target="_blank">Some Short Sale Agents</a></strong> believe that holding out for &ldquo;highest and best&rdquo; on a Short Sale listing is jeopardizing the Seller. They feel we are playing around and may cause the Seller to get foreclosed on because we didn&rsquo;t get a contract in time. <br /><br /><strong>Then there are those like myself</strong> that strive to get the best contract we can for our Sellers. We want to limit our Seller&lsquo;s tax and deficiency ramifications in the future. &nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Most of the Short Sales I deal with are</strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1853/has-your-flip-flopped-" target="_blank"><strong> </strong><strong>"flips that flopped"</strong></a>. Vacant properties that need to be sold. Unless there is a looming auction my goal is to have the property under contract within 30-60 days at a price I can justify to the lender. Highest and best is the offer I am looking for in this period of time.<br /><br /><strong>One of the keys</strong> is that <a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank"><strong>I know my market cold.</strong> </a>I know what I can get for the property and how long it will take to get it. I'm not guessing and I'm not placing my Seller at risk.<br /><br /><strong>I completely agree </strong>that the ultimate goal is to get the property sold. A Short Sale listing should never just sit on the market. They sit because agents are not familiar with the market and do not price the property properly. It has nothing to do with waiting for the highest and best. It has everything to do with lack of knowledge.<br /><br /><strong>The www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com site</strong> is to help<a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank"> <strong>Short Sale Agents learn, know and grow.</strong> </a>The only way we can do that is by having these types of discussions.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1268072/need-a-short-sale-agent-here-are-250-of-them-" target="_blank">There are now 432 Short Sale Agent members</a></strong> of <strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong> If you haven&rsquo;t joined yet then please take a moment to do so. It&rsquo;s FREE and it&rsquo;s priceless if you are dealing with Short Sales. We have some of the brightest Short Sale Agents in the country sharing and helping each other. We&rsquo;d love to have you.<br /><br /><strong>The only caveat</strong> is that we do not allow whining. <strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong> is all about finding solutions to get Short Sales closed. The Short Sale Agent members LOVE Short Sales and love helping others. <strong>Fair enough?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/itswendy" target="_blank">Wendy</a></strong> and I hope you'll join us. Together we CAN make a difference.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Available Short Sale Agent Training:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../blogsview/1205902/the-negotiator-interview-saturday-the-29th-at-11am-eastern" target="_blank">The Negotiator Interview $27.00<br /></a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com FREE</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training Webinars 8 Hours of training and materials for $97.00</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/19213938/Short-Sale-Listing-Package" target="_blank">Short Sale Listing/Submission Package $27.00 Click for details</a><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:03:31 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1296620/432-short-sale-agents-to-help-you- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1294747/florida-realtors-r-needed- Florida REALTORS(R) needed!! <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ttrealtynet.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/1/9/ar125607102491827.JPG" height="85" alt="Realtor opportunities" width="593" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></a></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">Are you an <strong>experienced REALTOR(R)</strong> looking for change?</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you <strong>tired of going to the office</strong>?</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you wanting to step into the exciting new world of <strong>WEB.2 technology?</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you looking for a way to <strong>generate leads and substantial income</strong> while working from your home office?</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you looking for a <strong>Broker who's available</strong> to answer your questions and help you become the best that you can be?</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you looking for <strong>individual coaching and training</strong> designed to fit your personal needs?</span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you wanting a compensation plan that <strong>makes YOU money</strong>?</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>If you answered YES to any of these questions</strong> then Tutas Towne Realty, Inc may be the place for you. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.ttrealtynet.com/" target="_blank">IF INTERESTED CLICK HERE</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>***Hiring home based REALTORS(R) through out Florida. Monthly fee or split. Experience required.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:41:55 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1294747/florida-realtors-r-needed- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1289923/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-florida-short-sale-agent- A day in the life of a Florida Short Sale Agent <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/5/6/8/ar125580861886575.JPG" height="95" alt="Florida broker 407-873-2747" width="589" style="vertical-align: top;" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Bryant,</strong><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Seller is XXXXX Dromedary Court, Kissimmee 34759. Please send me the listing paperwork and a CMA. I have everything else. We also have new paperwork for you as an agent, the agreement to negotiate as a 3<sup>rd</sup> party. I&rsquo;ve attached everything above. Let me know if you have any questions. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks, </span></span><span><span style="font-size: large;">Amy</span></span><span style="color: #1f497d;"> <span style="font-size: small;">VP: Short Sale Division</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bryant, </span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I spoke with XXXXX today and we discussed the short sale conditions in further detail. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If he agrees to bring funds towards closing and signs an interest free promissory note over 5 years then we should be able to negotiate this deal. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I have received the most recent offer for $103K however would prefer to have a higher non-cash offer provided.&nbsp; Our last appraisal has expired and I will be ordering a new one today and they generally take about a week to return.&nbsp; Once returned I will be in contact to follow up to see if this offer for $103K will be accepted. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks</span></span></span> <strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: navy;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: navy;"><strong>ING DIRECT</strong></span></span> <span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">||</span></span> </strong><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: navy;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: navy;"><strong>Retail Asset Managment</strong></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Bryant,</strong><br /></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I am in receipt of the short sale offer for this property. &nbsp;Thank you for a lovely short sale package. It appears to be pretty complete. I&rsquo;ll dig into it more when I have the bpo results. Has the pkg been submitted to BOA?&nbsp; I am ordering the IBPO now. What number do you want me to give them for access? </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: maroon; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks and look forward to working with you.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma; color: blue; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; color: blue;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Amy- 3rd Party Loss Mitigation Specialist GMAC ResCap</span></strong></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Bryant,</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for all the work you have done in selling my house. From the moment I spoke with you, you went to work providing me detailed information and guiding me through the process. Whenever I called you with questions, you patiently answered promptly and kept me informed every step of the way. I was delighted at the level of professionalism you showed by so actively working to sell my house. Your persistent efforts surpassed my expectations when you sold my house within several months. Thank you for making this a positive experience!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sincerely, Jeff</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>HEY BRYANT</strong> SORRY TO INFORM THAT BUYER IS WITHDRAWING OFFER ON <strong><a href="http://www.tutastownerealty.com/Dundee/Florida/Homes/Dundee/Walden_Vista/Agent/Listing_3051886.html" target="_blank">158 ARGYLE GATE LOOP RD. DUNDEE.</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Need help with your <a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">Central Florida Short Sale?</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:48:16 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1289923/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-florida-short-sale-agent- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1288953/have-professional-courtesy-but-don-t-cross-the-line- Have professional courtesy but don't cross the line. <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/6/5/7/1/ar125572894017569.jpg" height="273" alt="How professional is this?" width="196" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px; float: left;" /><strong>Hi folks.</strong> Let's talk a little bit about professional courtesy. I hear this term quite a bit on AR and in my business. Usually, it goes something like this:</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>"<em>The listing agent should have told me he had other offers on the property, as a professional courtesy".</em></div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div><em>"Even though my buyer's offer was a low ball the listing broker should have gotten back to me before the offer expired, as a professional courtesy."</em></div> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>You get my point.</strong> Anyway, let me see if I can shed some light on this professional courtesy "thingie". First, I want to say, that anyone who has ever worked a deal with me will tell you that I am very professional in all that I do. I treat my peers with respect. I am always willing to help "newbies" in anyway I can and if I say I'm going to do something, I do it.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>But, and it's a big but,</strong> sometimes what you are expecting me to do, as a "professional courtesy", is completely against what my customer/client is telling me to do or not do. Last time I checked, I work for my customer/clients NOT my peers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>My job, as a listing broker,</strong> is to look out for my Sellers and do everything I can to get their property sold in a reasonable amount of time and for a reasonable price. Sometimes, that may require my Seller and I to "sit on" your Buyer's offer. We may even choose to ignore it completely. We can do that. We may even use your offer to negotiate a better deal with another Buyer. We can do that too.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>And you know what?</strong> I don't have to tell you I'm doing it. There is nothing unprofessional about that. Your Buyer is NOT my concern. What may seem like my lack of action or response, from your perspective, may very well be a negotiating strategy from my Seller's perspective. Don't jump to conclusions about my professionalism or lack of.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I completely agree that we should all work together</strong> and that we do not have to work in a disrespectful manner. We should be professionals in all we do. If you want to be a professional then please remember who you are working for and who is paying you. Your "professional courtesy" could very well jeopardize your customer/client's position. How professional is that?<strong> What say you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:43:57 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1288953/have-professional-courtesy-but-don-t-cross-the-line- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1285244/short-sale-approval-letters Short Sale Approval letters <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tutastownerealty.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/8/0/0/ar12555539000851.JPG" height="95" alt="Tutas Towne Realty, Inc" width="589" /></a></p> <p><strong>Hi folks.</strong> Ever wondered what your Short Sale Approval will look like? Wonder know more. I have embedded several Short Sale approvals that I recently received for my sellers. These will give you an idea of what to expect when you sell your <strong><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">Central Florida Short Sale.</a></strong></p> <p><strong>I have included:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1184722/bank-of-america-short-sale-approval-" target="_blank">Bank of America Short Sale Approval</a></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Wells Fargo Short sale Approval</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1249053/kissimmee-short-sale-approval-in-60-days" target="_blank">GMAC Short Sale Approval</a></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Green Tree Short Sale Approval</li> </ul> <ul> <li>HomEq Short Sale Approval</li> </ul> <ul> <li>ASC Short Sale Approval</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1222041/florida-short-sale-approved-by-chase-in-137-days-" target="_blank">Chase Short Sale Approval</a></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li>1st Horizon Short Sale Approval</li> </ul> <ul> <li>PNC Bank Short Sale Approval</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1246693/poinciana-short-sale-approval-from-fifth-third-bank-in-16-days" target="_blank">Fifth Third Bank Short sale Approval</a></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>I have also included a sample Promissory Note.</strong> Folks, if you need help avoiding foreclosure in Central Florida then give me a call. <strong>I CAN help. OK?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/21071243/Short-Sale-Approvals" title="View Short Sale Approvals on Scribd" style="">Short Sale Approvals</a> <object name="doc_100206991572394" id="doc_100206991572394" height="500" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=21071243&amp;access_key=key-11i0ehm5t0x6geez4b5l&amp;page=1&amp;version=1&amp;viewMode="> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="play" value="true"> <param name="loop" value="true"> <param name="scale" value="showall"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="devicefont" value="false"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="menu" value="true"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="salign" value=""> <embed salign="" name="doc_100206991572394_object" bgcolor="#ffffff" scale="showall" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=21071243&amp;access_key=key-11i0ehm5t0x6geez4b5l&amp;page=1&amp;version=1&amp;viewMode=" allowscriptaccess="always" height="500" width="100%"></embed> </object> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="289" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Available Short Sale Agent Training:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../blogsview/1205902/the-negotiator-interview-saturday-the-29th-at-11am-eastern" target="_blank">The Negotiator Interview $27.00<br /></a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com FREE</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training Webinars 8 Hours of training and materials for $97.00</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/19213938/Short-Sale-Listing-Package" target="_blank">Short Sale Listing/Submission Package $27.00 Click for details</a></strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright © 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <p> </p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:10:15 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1285244/short-sale-approval-letters http://activerain.com/blogsview/1281571/success-in-real-estate-requires-growing-a-pair- Success in Real Estate requires "Growing a pair" <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/0/8/2/ar125538037528081.jpg" height="144" alt="Florida broker 407-873-2747" width="110" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px; float: left;" /><strong>Are you working on getting business today? </strong>I am. In fact it's what I do every day. My job is generating business. For any one wanting to work in real estate, as a career, generating business is the number one skill you must learn.<br /> <br /> <strong>First and foremost</strong> it requires work. Not hard work but consistent and persistent work. This means making a plan and sticking to it. Not for a month or for six months but for EVER.<br /> <br /> <strong>But where do you begin?</strong> What activities should you work on?<br /> <br /> When in doubt I always go to Google. If I were new to the business I would simply Google <strong><a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmail&amp;rls=gm&amp;q=how%20to%20generate%20real%20estate%20leads" target="_blank">"How to generate real estate leads"</a></strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Click on the link above</strong> and there are 4,300,000 results. Don't you think there may be some good ideas in there somewhere?<br /> <br /> Here's a list of some lead generating activities you could do today.<br /></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> Mail out to expired listings</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> Mail out to 60 day late pre-foreclosures</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> Call some FSBOs</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> Start a hyper local blog</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> Create a website for first time home buyers</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> Walk your neighborhood and talk real estate with people</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">Just.........<br /> <br /> ......take the bull by the "pair" and figure it out. If you can't figure out this one thing you will NEVER make it in real estate. The requirements to get in this business are minimal. However, in order to stay in this business, the effort required is far from minimal. It requires motivation, a desire to succeed, willingness to learn and the ability to "just do it".<br /> <br /> <strong>People that are successful</strong> in real estate are mostly students of real estate. We live and breathe real estate. It's more than a job. It's more than something we just do when we have to. It's more than just waiting for things to happen.<br /> <br /> <strong>We are proactive.</strong> We figure out what needs to be done and then we do it. We don't depend on others for our success. We read everything we can get our hands on related to real estate, marketing, running a business and etc. Then we implement what we learn. We take action. And we take it every day. Do you?<br /> <br /> As always, I'm willing to help in any way I can. BUT I'm not going to do it for you. You have to take the initiative.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/tutas/tags/education" target="_blank"><strong>Here are some articles that may help.</strong><br /></a> <br /> <strong>Surviving in real estate requires "growing a pair". </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:49:24 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1281571/success-in-real-estate-requires-growing-a-pair- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1278551/realtors-r-are-the-root-of-all-evil- REALTORS(R) are the root of all evil!! <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/1/1/7/ar125520614371167.jpg" height="275" alt="Poinciana eagle" width="292" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 7px; float: left;" /><strong>REALTORS(R) created the bubble and we are the reason the bubble burst.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">REALTORS(R) sold houses to anyone that could breathe because we are <strong><a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081030164005AA6JbH3" target="_blank">money grubing theives</a></strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">REALTORS(R) <strong><a href="http://www.greaterfool.ca/2009/01/24/realtors/" target="_blank">give bad advise</a></strong> because all we care about is our commission.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">REALTOR(S) are the root of all evil!!</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Or so some would want you to believe.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Especially the <strong><a href="http://bubblemeter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"bubble heads"</a></strong>. They feel that we were out there setting prices higher and higher because the Buyers would pay it. There is some truth to that but the price was dictated by the market, not REALTORS&reg;.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I can remember</strong>, in 2005, going back and forth with Sellers on where to price their house. They would want to price $20,000 higher than the last sale and as hard as I tried, I couldn't talk them out of it, so we listed it. It would sell in a matter of days at their price!!! Then the appraisal would come in too low and the Buyer would agree to pay the difference.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The market was pulling values up</strong> with me kicking and screaming!! So I did what any good REALTOR&reg; would do......I listed and sold a lot of houses.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Now we have the opposite problem</strong>. Most of the inventory, in my market, is either a short sale or a foreclosure (REO). With a short sale the seller doesn't care about the price and with a REO the lender just wants to unload the property as quickly as possible.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In both cases the properties are being priced as low as needed to create bidding wars. Sellers are not interested in the highest price they are interested in selling quickly.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The market is pulling values down</strong> with me kicking and screaming! So I do what any good REALTOR&reg; would do......I list them and sell them.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Our job is to list and sell property at a price that the market wants. We have NO control over what that price is. We cannot manipulate the market.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>We don't control property values</strong>. They are controlled by the market. When properties are scarce Buyers are willing to pay just about anything to get a home. When properties are abundant, Sellers needing desperately to sell, will price as low as they can to get their house sold. And there is nothing a REALTOR&reg; can do about it.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It's just simply "supply and demand". <strong>What say you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p>Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserv</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:24:20 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1278551/realtors-r-are-the-root-of-all-evil- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1276022/tired- Tired. <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/1/9/ar125504313491358.jpg" height="392" alt="tired broker" width="575" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p>Tired of looking at the same files for months on end.</p> <p>Tired of buyers getting antsy and walking from their short sale contract after only 3 weeks!!</p> <p>Tired of selling the same properties over and over and over again.</p> <p>Tired of calling BofA every week just to hear the same "no updates" every time</p> <p><strong>BUT.......</strong><strong>I will git 'er done!!!</strong></p> <p>Need help with your Central Florida Short Sale?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:08:51 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1276022/tired- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1272358/difficult-times-create-extraordinary-opportunities-for-those-that-evolve- Difficult times create extraordinary opportunities for those that evolve. <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/5/8/4/ar125486310748595.jpg" height="170" alt="The future of Tutas Towne Realty" width="170" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 7px; float: left;" /><strong>As most of you know</strong> our son <strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1232833/as-fate-would-have-it-roar-" target="_blank">Nathan was discharged from the Marine Corp last month</a></strong> after serving for 13 years. He and his wife of 13 years and their 4 children have moved directly across the street from TLW and I.<br /><br />To say it has been awesome would be an understatement. <br /><br /><strong>And as if it couldn&rsquo;t get any better,</strong> Nathan just passed the Florida State Real Estate licensing test on Friday, paid his REALTOR&reg; and MLS dues today and is now the newest addition to the Tutas Towne Realty <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">empire</span> team!!!<br /><br />I am so excited I can hardly stand it. <br /><br /><strong>Nathan is going to be my right hand man</strong> in anticipation of taking over the business in the not too far future. Nathan was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corp and is more than capable of handling all aspects of our business.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Our immediate goal</strong> is to get Nathan up and running with handling some of my administrative duties and working with<a href="http://buyproperty.ning.com/" target="_blank"> <strong>International Investors </strong></a>who are purchasing Florida Holiday homes near Disney.<strong><br /></strong><br /><strong>He will also be working with me</strong> on listing, selling and negotiating <strong><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank">Short Sales in the Central Florida area</a>.</strong><br /><br /><strong>This will free up my time</strong> so I can concentrate on our longer term goal of expanding Tutas Towne Realty throughout the state of Florida via <strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com" target="_blank">TTRealty Network</a></strong>. TTRealty Network is our virtual training site for Florida REALTORS&reg;. This site is in it&rsquo;s infancy but will eventually have training materials available for all aspects of Florida Real Estate.<br /><br />REALTORS&reg; can hang their license with <a href="http://tutastownerealty.com" target="_blank"><strong>Tutas Towne Realty, Inc</strong> </a>or they can just access the training materials for a small monthly fee. Our goal will be to help REALTORS&reg; throughout the State become better at what they do. <br /><br /><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1187563/selling-real-estate-virtually-" target="_blank">Tutas Towne Realty is a virtual real estate office</a>. </strong>We only want REALTORS&reg; who are disciplined enough to work from their homes. You will still have complete Broker support it just won&rsquo;t be face to face. If you are interested in a new way of doing business let me know. We are hiring NOW!<br /><br />And of course all of this ties in very nicely with my partnership with <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profile/WendyRulnick" target="_blank">Wendy Rulnick</a></strong> and......<strong> <a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank"></a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong> and our&nbsp; <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training.<br /></a></strong><br /><strong>Folks these are exciting times for me. </strong>The recent difficulties in real estate have forced me to change the way I think about my business. Changing the way I think has opened up doors I never would have even thought of 3 years ago. I <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">have evolved</span> am evolving.<br /><br /><strong>I&rsquo;m starting to feel rejuvenated and motivated again.</strong> Adversity is bringing out the best in me. <br /><br /><strong>I truly hope that you too are evolving.</strong> These are interesting times that we are in. They will either make you or break you. <strong>Which one will it be?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:06:26 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1272358/difficult-times-create-extraordinary-opportunities-for-those-that-evolve- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1268072/need-a-short-sale-agent-here-are-250-of-them- Need a Short Sale Agent? Here are 250 of them!! <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/7/8/3/ar125461045038722.JPG" height="135" alt="SHORT SALE AGENTS" width="575" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profile/WendyRulnick" target="_blank">Wendy Rulnick</a></strong> and I opened <strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong> on August 1, 2009 and today we reached 250 members!! The 250th member <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profile/MelissaZavala" target="_blank">is Melissa Zavala</a></strong> a fellow ActiveRain member. If you haven't joined yet now would be a good time to do so. It's FREE for Pete's sake! <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/main/authorization/signUp?" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO JOIN.</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ShortSaleSuperStars</strong> is the place to go if you are working Short Sales or want to work Short Sales. It will make your job so much easier. <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/main/authorization/signUp?target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shortsalesuperstars.com%2Fprofiles%2Fblogs%2Ftestimonials-about-short-sale" target="_blank">COME JOIN US.</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/4/4/3/3/ar125461058933446.JPG" height="482" alt="SHORT SALE AGENTS" width="505" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Yesterday I was getting ready to list a FHA Short sale.</strong> This is something I hadn't done before so the first thing I did was go to www.ShortsaleSuperStars and click on the <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/group/fhashortsales" target="_blank">FHA Short Sale group.</a></strong> Once there I found all the info I needed to take this listing. It has FHA guidelines, forms, procedures, numbers to call and every thing else I needed to talk to my Seller with confidence. Eventually, we hope to have <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/groups" target="_blank">groups set up for every lender.</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1227918/short-sales-learn-know-and-grow-" target="_blank">LEARN MORE ABOUT SHORT SALE GROUPS HERE</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ShortSaleSuperStars</strong> has a wealth of information provided by agents from all over the country that are working Short Sales every day. We are helping each other be better at what we do.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>As an added bonus.</strong><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-superstars-profile" target="_blank"> Petra Norris,</a></strong> just pointed out that we are starting to be picked up by the search engines. In the last 30 days we had 1,800 UNIQUE visitors with 26% coming from the search engines. This percentage is bound to go up as we keep adding content related to Short Sales.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/1/9/7/ar125461067279158.JPG" height="346" alt="SHORT SALE STATISTICS" width="328" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Did I mention this site is FREE?</strong> Tell me again why you haven't joined yet?<strong> <a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/main/authorization/signUp?" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO JOIN</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>In addition to the FREE stuff </strong>Wendy and I are also offering our 5 part Webinar Series <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">"Short Sale Agent Training" </a></strong>for the unbelievable price of $97!! This is almost 8 hours of training INCLUDING course materials and a complete Short Sale Listing/submission package. <strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-listing-package" target="_blank">The Short Sale Listing/submission package</a></strong> can also be purchased separately for $27.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/testimonials-about-short-sale" target="_blank">SHORT SALE AGENT TRAINING STUDENT TESTIMONIALS</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Wendy and I hope you'll join us. Together we CAN make a difference.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Available Short Sale Agent Training:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../blogsview/1205902/the-negotiator-interview-saturday-the-29th-at-11am-eastern" target="_blank">The Negotiator Interview $27.00<br /></a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com FREE</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.shortsalesuperstars.com/profiles/blogs/short-sale-agent-training" target="_blank">Short Sale Agent Training Webinars 8 Hours of training and materials for $97.00</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/19213938/Short-Sale-Listing-Package" target="_blank">Short Sale Listing/Submission Package $27.00 Click for details</a><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;">Bryant Tutas<br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:02:04 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1268072/need-a-short-sale-agent-here-are-250-of-them- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1266702/-listing-expired-listings-the-easy-way- Listing expired listings the easy way. <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/9/4/3/ar125451280634908.jpg" height="597" alt="It's criminal!!" width="550" style="border: 5px solid black; vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Have I ever told you how much I love expired listings?</strong> Well.....I'm going to tell you again just in case you didn't hear me the first time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong></strong> If you read my blog then you know I LOVE expired and withdrawn listings. They are by far, my number one source of business, even though blogging is slowly catching up.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I have been soliciting expired listings</strong>, every day, for 13 years. It's one of the things I never stop doing and it's also something I have to do first thing every day or my whole day is thrown off track. I've made it a habit.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>It's my opinion</strong>, as a listing Broker, that there is no better way to get listings. I mean think about it, these folks have already decided to sell and they have already decided to use a REALTOR&reg;. How can it get any better than that? It can't.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you want to be a listing Broker</strong>, you really need to make this part of your marketing plan. Whether you are in a Seller's market or a Buyer's market the person with listings rules. Of course, this assumes they are priced right and ready for the market. I am not an advocate of taking every listing that comes your way. I strongly believe you should pick and choose and only list properties you can sell.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>One of the advantages of having an expired listings program</strong> in place, is, if you are consistent with it, you will get enough real Sellers calling that you have the luxury of only taking good saleable listings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I actually turn down more listings than I take.</strong> Unfortunately, in my market, Poinciana Fl, many potential Sellers owe way more than I can reasonably expect to sell their property for so I have to turn them down. With very few exceptions, I'm too busy to deal with short sale listings right now.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>OK, back to my expired listings program</strong>. First, I believe in simple. If it's too complicated you'll find reasons not to do it. So this is what I do and what works in my market. I mail one letter, to every expired or withdrawn listing in my market area, every day. That's it!!! I don't call them. I don't knock on their door and I don't follow up with them. One letter, one time, every listing, every day. Is that easy enough for you?</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Here's the key.</strong> Just do it. That's it folks my big secret. Just do it. OK, so since you asked, I'll give you a little more information:</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Don't try to pick and choose which listings you feel will list with you. Hit them all.</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Have a standard letter and just personalize the envelope.</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Mail to the address in the tax records.</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Don't try to see if they have re-listed. What difference does it make? If their listing expired you are within your right to send them a letter. They may list with you the next time around.</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Make it a one page letter with some color and enclose a business card.</div> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <div>Make sure your letter has <a href="http://tutastownerealty.com" target="_blank"><strong>your website</strong></a> and <a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com" target="_blank"><strong>blog address</strong>.</a></div> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Here's another add on advantage</strong> to working the expired listings market every day. It forces you to look at your MLS Hot sheet. Every morning I see what's new on the market, what sold, what was reduced, what went pending, what expired and what was withdrawn. Can you imagine how much market knowledge I have just by doing this one thing, every day, for 13 years? Well, I'll tell you, it's a lot!</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Now folks,</strong> don't start this program and then start complaining because you haven't received a listing call from it in 4 months, <em>"the program doesn't work".</em> If it doesn't work it's because you quit. I don't care what kind of marketing you are doing, if you don't commit to at least a year, you are wasting your time and your money.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you are in a difficult market</strong> then there is no better time to start taking listings. It will give you increased visibility in your market. It will give you a better chance of getting some sales and it will help you improve on your communication skills. It's not easy keeping a Seller appeased for months on end. Now's the perfect time to learn this skill.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Trust me on this</strong>, when the market changes, the folks with a ton of good saleable listings will dominate. If I were you, I would start loading up, while they are so easy to get. I hope this post helps you to get motivated. Don't put it on your "to do" list.....just do it!</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Heck, I'll even help</strong>. <strong><a href="../../blogsview/BTW-this-is-my-1-th-post-So-please-read-?9956" target="_blank">The letter I use is imbedded in this post here</a>.</strong> Feel free to modify it to work in your market and go for it. The rest is up to you. Just stick it in a envelope and lick the darn stamp! <strong>Do it! Will you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> <p><strong></strong></p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:54:52 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1266702/-listing-expired-listings-the-easy-way- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1262415/do-you-pay-for-leads- Do you pay for leads? <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/7/0/0/7/ar125434047470074.JPG" height="182" alt="lead generation" width="563" style="vertical-align: top;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you answered "No"</strong> let me ask you this. Do you really believe that? Do you understand how lead generation works?<br /><br />The answer to the question should always be "yes".&nbsp; Here's why.<br /><br />Leads<strong> ALWAYS</strong> cost us something. <strong>Leads cost:</strong></p> <ol style="text-align: justify;"> <li>Money</li> <li>Time</li> <li>Effort</li> <li>Or any combination of the above</li> </ol> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Most successful REALTORS&reg;,</strong> or anyone in business for that matter, uses a combination of the three. <br /><br /><strong>If you are spending your time and effort</strong> on blogging, social networking, building relationships or whatever you do that doesn&rsquo;t cost you money you still have a cost related to that time and effort. It may be a little more difficult to know what the exact cost is but it&rsquo;s still a cost. <br /><br /><strong>On the other hand,</strong> money spent on advertising, referral fees, websites etc&hellip;is easy to&nbsp; keep track of because we can see it coming out of our bank account. BUT&hellip;it doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s any more real than putting in time and effort. <br /><br /><strong>The point is</strong> that ALL leads have a cost associated to them. If we are to run a successful business we have to make sure that the cost is less than the return. ROI (return on investment) needs to be a positive number after we factor in time, money and effort (investment).<br /><br /><strong>So it&rsquo;s my opinion</strong> that the folks that state &ldquo;I never pay for leads&rdquo; are the folks that are not generating any leads and are depending on someone else to carry this expense. That someone else is their Broker or team leader (lead provider). <br /><br /><strong>If your lead provider is carrying the expense </strong>of getting you leads then you best be prepared to work them so they get a return on their investment or&hellip;&hellip;&hellip;&hellip;.you become the expense. You are a liability. It&rsquo;s not complicated.<br /><br /><strong>What say you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:47:22 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1262415/do-you-pay-for-leads- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1258974/are-you-a-picker-or-a-producer- Are you a picker or a producer? <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/9/7/8/5/ar125416873458799.JPG" height="340" alt="Pick me" width="300" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 5px 7px; float: left;" /><strong>Generating business.</strong> Do you do it? Or are you relying on your Broker or your team leader to provide you with business? <br /><br /><strong>If you are not generating your own business</strong> then you are working a job. A job that can be snatched from you at any time. Personally ,this is not a position I would want to be in.<br /><br />It&rsquo;s also a position that will limit you in your career. You are depending on others to provide your income. <br /><br />To a Broker you bring less value to the table than an agent that brings business with them. You have very little negotiating power when looking for a place to hang your license.<br /><br /><strong>Business owners create/find business. </strong>That&rsquo;s what we do. We get up every day and do what we need to do to generate NEW business. Our &ldquo;job&rdquo; is finding income. When we find enough of it we are then able to hire others to go pick it off the trees for us. Pickers are necessary but the reality is just about anyone can do it. <br /><br />If you want to have a lasting career in Real Estate don&rsquo;t be just a picker. Learn to be an income producer.<br /><br /><strong>A producer brings income with them.</strong> You have far more value to Brokers. You are bringing us the thing we are looking for&hellip;..income. <br /><br />So, if I were a new agent, I would be spending time every day learning how to generate business. This is by far the most important skill for you to develop. I use the word develop because it is an on going concern constantly evolving and changing directions depending on where the current market leads you.<br /><br />Once you learn how to generate business you will have lasting security in Real Estate. It&rsquo;s as simple as that. <strong>What say you?&nbsp; </strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:13:28 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1258974/are-you-a-picker-or-a-producer- http://activerain.com/blogsview/1256900/buyers-don-t-suck-do-you- Buyers don't suck......do you? <p><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/9/4/6/ar125399520364924.jpg" height="225" alt="SOLD!!" width="300" style="border: 5px solid black; margin: 7px; float: left;" /><strong>I read a post recently</strong> that was bashing Buyers. The author/agent had shown them houses for several days&nbsp; only to have the Buyer end up purchasing a home through another agent. As alway there were many agents in the comment section calling the buyer names. I have never agreed with the "Buyers are Liars" mentality so want to share my thoughts on this.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>First I want to say,</strong> if something is not going the way you want it to, look at yourself. Try to find out what it is that you are doing that is creating the issue. We can't change others but we can certainly change ourselves. Get it?</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>It is NOT the consumers responsibility to protect our commissions</strong>. They are also not obligated to stay loyal to you just because you showed them a house or two. We are SALES PEOPLE. Your job as a REALTOR&reg; is to sell your services and until you realize that you will always have Buyers who you call "jerks", "liars", "disrespectful", "time wasters" and blah blah blah.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>But make no mistake about it,</strong> it is NOT the Buyers fault. Why are you working with Buyers before they have agreed in writing to work with you? I just don't get it. I'm a<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.poincianaproperties.com/"><strong>listing Broker</strong></a> and I compete with other REALTORS&reg; all the time. I don't expect a Seller to pay me just because I spent an hour or so of my time "pitching" them on my services. They have to decide to hire me and then we do an agreement in writing. Why should Buyers be any different? Why do REALTORS&reg; try to sell Buyers a house BEFORE they have sold them on their services? It doesn't make any sense at all. <strong>It's ass backwards.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>As long as REALTORS&reg; continue</strong> to work like this the consumer will ALWAYS have the freedom to look at other houses with whomever they choose. They are not loyal because you haven't asked them to be. Buyers just want to buy a house. That's it. They don't care about your gas money, expenses and time. Nor should they. You don't. If you did, you would have a signed agreement guaranteeing your compensation.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Folks, this all may sound harsh</strong> and I am sure you have 100 reasons why getting a Buyer's Broker Agreement signed "won't work" or "will scare the Buyer away" or "nobody does that in may area" or a myriad of other excuses of why you can't. Bottom line is, if you can't get a Buyer's Broker Agreement signed you have not done your job. You have not sold the Buyer on your services and your value. You are making the choice to work and HOPE you get paid. And it's your right to do that. Just remember it's also the Buyer's right to look elsewhere and/or purchase through another REALTOR&reg; or builder after YOU have wasted your time. The Buyer did not waste your time. You did. Take responsibility for your actions and quit blaming the consumer for your lack of professionalism. <strong>Up your game.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>I can assure you,</strong> if you make the decision to only work when an agreement is signed, your business will skyrocket. You may have a learning curve and you may lose a few because you are still learning how to sell your services but it will be worth it in the long run.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>So, I challenge each and everyone of you,</strong> to make a decision today, to be the best REALTOR&reg; you can be. Don't say you can't. Say you will and then figure out how to do it. Remember this....A REALTOR&reg; without a signed agreement, be it a listing or a BBA, is unemployed. And that's a fact.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you want</strong> the consumer to respect your time and what you do, then earn it. Quit calling the consumer names and start selling them.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Now folks</strong>, you know if you read my Blog, that I'm not one to tell you to do something without giving some advice to help you do it. So here are a few posts I've written that will help you in getting a BBA signed. <strong>Now you have NO excuses.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="../../blogs/tutas/tags/buyers%20broker%20agreement"><strong>Everything you need to know about Buyer Broker Agreements.(14 posts).</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>OK, that's </strong><a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/"><strong>Broker Bryant's ramblings</strong></a> for today. <strong>What say you?</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bryanttutas.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=560500" target="_blank"><img src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/9/2/5/ar125365216352979.png" height="67" alt="Florida Property search" width="289" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bryant Tutas</strong><br />Broker/Owner<br />Tutas Towne Realty, Inc<br />Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker<br /><a href="http://centralfloridashortsales.com/" target="_blank"><strong>http://CentralFloridaShortSales.com</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://shortsalesuperstars.com/" target="_blank">http://ShortSaleSuperStars.com</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Are you a Florida REALTOR(R) looking for a change? Check it out.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://ttrealtynet.com/">CENTRAL FLORIDA REALTOR(r) OPPORTUNITIES</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.brokerbryant.com/">http://www.brokerbryant.com/</a> | All Rights Reserved</p> <div class="clearer">&nbsp;</div> Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:01:15 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1256900/buyers-don-t-suck-do-you-