agents: Improving Your Credit, and Credit Score - 01/23/08 01:11 PM
No the two are not the same thing. Although they may have a symbiotic relationship they are very different. Now I will not go into detail, but I will give you my take on the differences.
Debts you have and owe are basically credit that is extended to you. Having credit is usually a good … (2 comments)
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agents: Paperless Transactions - 01/10/08 12:25 AM
Today I read an article from Inman News that says that the Arizona Association of REALTORS® announced that it it plans to train 54,000 REALTORS® trained on a new paperless system. It will be done with the help of SureClose an online transaction management company.
I can personally think of a few reasons … (15 comments)
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agents: Young Professionals Network - 12/07/07 02:08 AM
Recently I was asked to be a part of the YPN (Young Professionals Network) which is part of the National Association of REALTORS®. It a new avenue for young professionals to network, blog and to learn about new tools at our disposal. I think this will be extremely helpful to young … (3 comments)
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agents: Buyer Beware, Do Your Homework Before Buying Property In Mexico. part 2 - 11/26/07 02:46 PM
Today I read another article about buying property in Mexico. Its main focus in on attorney Raul O'Farrill, who has offices in Arizona and Rocky Point. The article goes into the good and bad about this fellow. Whether they praise him or they are mad at him citing conflict of interest, people were talking … (2 comments)
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agents: Buyer Beware, Do Your Homework Before Buying Property In Mexico - 11/25/07 10:54 PM
Today I read a story from azcentral.com that made me sick. It is about the woes that come with buying property in Mexico. Unfortunately many Americans have been misled and defrauded in shady deals to buy property in Mexico. The article goes into detail about several investors and buyers who have lost an … (10 comments)
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agents: Are You Likeable? - 11/21/07 05:37 PM
In a recent article from REALTOR® Magazine, I read that our likeability is a major factor to our success. In fact the article mentions that 85% of our success comes from the fact that we can connect with people. The other 15% is made up of our skills and knowledge. Than why am … (5 comments)
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agents: Customer Service? And what happened to it? - 11/02/07 01:17 AM
As REALTORS® we should be placing a great amount of emphasis on Customer Service. We are in the business to serve our clients and to place their interest before our own. In fact that is why if dispute should arise from the transaction regarding the commissions paid to the Agents, we let … (28 comments)
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agents: Nationwide, 2 Million Vacant Homes - 10/28/07 05:34 PM
When I saw the headline for this article my mouth dropped. I imaged how many neighborhoods are almost completely vacant. I know here in Surprise, AZ there are subdivisions that are 70% vacant. Is that unbelievable, or what? I know that things are bad, but they could get worse with many … (14 comments)
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agents: Trulia Voices - 10/15/07 04:39 PM
I don't know how many of you are aware, or even use Tulia Voices. I have on occasion, and personally I like to answer peoples questions regarding real estate. I know the rest of us do as well. It is a great way to get our names out their and to … (4 comments)
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agents: Phoenix now on Google Street View - 10/09/07 02:02 PM
Now that Google has started to put parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale onto their Street View Program, Agents will be able to use this as a marketing tool. Eventually I hope all of the Valley of the Sun is put onto the program.
I believe you will be able to send … (2 comments)
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agents: What Happens When You Buy Too High, And/Or You Do Not Read Your Loan Carefully - 10/08/07 10:38 PM
I read another article today talking about foreclosure and people who are losing or can not afford to keep their homes because of the rising interest rates. This article mainly focused on the Queen Creek area just southeast of Phoenix, and south of Gilbert, and Chandler.
It mentions families and their plight. One family … (4 comments)
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agents: Agent "Allegedly" Shot By Home Seller - 10/08/07 07:17 PM
El Cajon, CA. A Real Estate Agent was shot (allegedly) shot buy the home seller. So it goes that the seller and the agent were arguing about offers on the sellers property. A neighbors description and recollection of the agent do not pose a pretty picture of agents. However if the … (10 comments)
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agents: Keep on Blogging!!! You Never Know Who Is Reading!!! - 09/21/07 01:04 AM
Just yesterday I received two phone calls about my blog. While they were not from potential clients they were reporters from different companies. One was from a local news network, and the other was from the Wall Street Journal. They were calling to inquire about a blog I posted about the … (2 comments)
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agents: 5707 w. Encanto Blvd - 09/17/07 03:49 AM
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agents: Why Should I Buy NOW? - 09/15/07 01:37 PM
Many potential home buyers are thinking this way. And they justify their theory with the same comments. "The market is bad", "Home Prices are falling", "Lenders are going out of business", "Its not the right time", "I can not afford it", etc...
I always have the same questions and answers for them.
Can you afford to … (12 comments)
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agents: Sign or No Sign? HOA's and Signs - 09/06/07 02:26 AM
Recently here in Phoenix, AZ a bill passed that allows REALTORS to put a sign up, or in the window of a home that is listed for sale in a subdivision with a HOA. Until that bill passed, HOA's had bylaw or CC&R's that did not allow REALTORS to have signs … (10 comments)
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agents: Short Sales - 08/30/07 09:52 PM
Today at the office we had a class on how to list a house for sale when the owners cannot afford the payments any longer, or they will no longer be able to make payments after their interest rates reset. Also it could be said that they are upside down on … (10 comments)
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