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I just don't think I would allow my buyer client to bring her big poodle into someone else's house. - 10/28/10 09:48 PM
Yesterday as I was showing homes to a buyer client, I was followed by another agent who was bringing her buyer client through WITH HER BLACK POODLE ON A LEASH! In Billings Montana, this is very unusual!
I was pretty amazed! It's not like the dog was a working seeing eye dog. It really got me thinking, does this happen very often?
Should I be warning my sellers to be ware of buyer's who bring their dogs to showings?
Should I post, NO DOG SHOWINGS in the private remarks on the mls?
In some families, does the dog make … (13 comments)
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Home Prices For Billings Montana Remain Steady October 26, 2010 - 10/27/10 04:06 PM
<!-- .entry-meta --> Are you just a bit overwhelmed by the National and Local News about Home Sale prices? While we are selling fewer homes, and it’s true that inventory is rising, our local Real Estate Market News should bring you a bit of comfort.
I like to compare apples to apples once in awhile, just to focus on the path of one particular type of home, the most popular type of home: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a double garage. If you look at the chart below, updated just today, you can see a very interesting trend for most … (0 comments)
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Just a Couple Pics From The Fall Festival at Billings Heights Gainan's Home and Garden Center - 10/24/10 08:03 PM
Pumpkin and fall festival at Gainan's Heights Home and Garden Center this weekend drew a pretty big crowd!
I stopped by the Billings Heights Gainan's this afternoon and ran into a whole bunch of family fun! There was a silent auction for some decorated pumpkins (I wonder if I'll win), as well as tables set up for kids to paint and decorate pumpkins. I didn't see any carving devices, I don't suppose there's enough insurance for that!
Lots of coloring contest … (0 comments)
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I'm Sorry My Blonde Friends....But How Can I Resist? - 10/21/10 09:56 PM
In Billings Montana, we have corn mazes and we have blondes, in fact, both of my partners in my Real Estate company are blondes (enhanced).
I'm gonna be sure they get a look at this picture. Since I am a natural brunette/red head (with the help of my hairdresser), I'm pretty sure I can handle the 5 acre corn maze just fine!
Via Karen Fiddler Broker/Realtor (The Fiddler Realty Team/eVantage Real Estate):
I know and love many blondes, but this was too funny to pass up. I have a friend who lives in the Midwest who took this on her mobile phone. … (10 comments)
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How Many Houses Should A Buyer Look At In One Day? That's A Good Question! - 10/19/10 10:31 PM
How many homes should a buyer look at in one day? I get asked that question every now and then, how do you decide?
How many homes should a buyer look at before they make a decision, that's an even bigger question!
I try to schedule between 3 to 5 homes in one day, at the most. It's a bit of a scheduling dilemma to show more than that, unless the showings involve vacant homes. I even try to alternate vacant homes with occupied so that the schedule can be a bit more certain for a seller.
Factors that affect … (7 comments)
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My Vacuum Cleaner is my best defense against fall flying bugs. - 10/14/10 09:13 PM
When wasps, hornets and box elder bugs get in the house, my vacuum cleaner becomes my weapon of choice!
Every time I open up the door on the south side of my house, it seems a pesky wasp is just hanging out ready to dart into my otherwise humble abode.
It's bad enough that I can't eat outside on my patio right now because I'm just serving up my dinner as yellowjacket bait (never mind opening up a beer).
Today I was in a vacant home following an otherwise uneventful inspection. Seems 10 or more paper wasps have decided that just … (4 comments)
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If Ever the Mistake of Overpricing Was Obvious, It Sure Is NOW! - 10/13/10 04:31 PM
I've heard, and understood for years that when a home starts out overpriced, it usually either doesn't sell, or it sells for less than what it would have sold for, if priced right to begin with.
Did I loose anyone there?
This was the REALTOR TALK on our office tour to various homes today. Our local real estate market in Billings Montana is just really odd right now.
only a little over 40% of listed homes sell open house traffic is pretty slim, doesn't seem to be bringing out real buyers, just tire kickers homes that have been on the market … (10 comments)
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things you might find in a good Realtor's travel bag, the one in my car! - 10/11/10 02:31 PM
We all have an emergency bag in our car, at least we should! I've been finding some interesting things in my bag lately.
Every day I usually load my lap top into the back of my Toyota Highlander and off to the right is an emergency bag. I keep various things in here I might need:
winter hat and gloves extra lock boxes 100 ft tape measure 30 ft tape measure water wine wet ones wine opener pliers vice grip (every gal needs one of those) a poncho! why do I have wine in the trunk, sometimes more than one … (7 comments)
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Unknown consequences of NOT DOING THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! - 10/08/10 11:55 AM
Why are the documents for a deed of trust so long and full of procedures for "what happens if you don't make your house payment" if the procedures aren't even going to be followed? At least that's the headline news this week, pretty spooky!
I'm just pissed that the end of this foreclosure mess is now even further outta sight!
Somewhere, managers just aren't doing enough good thinking!
I wouldn't be surprised if the courts act pretty quickly and restore ownership to the original owner until the procedures are done right. The court really doesn't have "investors" who need to be … (2 comments)
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I had to ask, what's behind that door? - 10/06/10 04:42 PM
My old boyfriends she says! Too funny!
Every Wednesday my partners and I try to tour some of the homes for sale in our Billings Montana area. This touring excursion usually begins after our office meetings and ends up with lunch somewhere on the town.
I always take my camera, because I know I'm gonna run into some feature that I really like, or some staging or decorating idea that I think speaks "buy me".
Today was a real treat. A local Realtor has her home on the market. She's one of those people who just has a talent for renovating, … (9 comments)
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Is this technology making me more productive or is it sucking the energy out of me? - 10/05/10 07:07 PM
Is this technology making me more productive or is it sucking the energy out of me?
How can something that seems to connect me with people (one of the whole reasons I'm in the Real Estate business) make me so tired?
I love the techy stuff, and I'm just a minor player, but working through every little task is time consuming and takes a toll on my brain.
Will this prevent me from getting Alzheimer's? If I can "speak" with my children's generation in "txt" will I be better connected or just look silly? I'm friends on Facebook with many of … (8 comments)
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Property Disclosure is good, but it's not the "remedy" - 10/01/10 11:21 AM
Today I had to help a seller understand that just because they correctly filled out their seller's property disclosure, it does not mean that a buyer will make the purchase without requiring a fix to the problems.
Seller Property Disclosure: the roof leaks. Buyers response: the roof needs to be repaired by a licensed contractor prior to closing. Seller Property Disclosure: the deck boards are rotten and need replaced. Buyer response: remove and replace the damaged deck boards with new ones that match the rest of the deck. I've had this encounter enough times that it would be a good … (7 comments)
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Wanda Thomas, Billings Montana Real Estate
Billings,
MT
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Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN
Address: Billings, Laurel, Shepherd, Huntley, Worden, Joliet, Park City, Fromberg, Columbus, Red Lodge, Bridger, Billings, MT, 59105
Office Phone: (406) 698-8640
Cell Phone: (406) 698-8640
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