On the list of important skills, certainly one of the most important for a realtor is negotiation. Negotiation doesn't just start when your client writes or receives an offer but it is certainly a time when this skill comes into play. There are lots of variables to a negotiation but a realtor wi
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11/30/2010
I am expecting a steadily improving market through 2011. Not a huge increase in prices but a continued movement toward a balanced market. How do I know this? At the end of the year, I'll give you some statistics and a more formal analysis but for now....here's what I am basing my prediction on...
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11/29/2010
Awesome sale on a great 2 bedroom 1 bath condo in the ever popular complex The Arlington. This home is on sale today....reduced to $265,000 and spiffed up with a thorough cleaning and new paint. HVAC is 2007. Water is included in low, low condo fee. Brick fenced patio too to enjoy morning coffee
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11/28/2010
I will be heading out of town tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday. I just wanted to let everyone know how Thankful I am for: My Family My dog (ok, he's family) My Friends (ok, they're family) My Clients (ok, they're family). Ok, I'm a really, really grateful and thankful to my family wherever
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11/22/2010
After having spent hours on the phone with Blue Cross/Carefirst last week I have a suggestion for our legislators. Since so many of them don't seem motivated to do much of anything about our health care system here I would suggest that each and every one of them procur and pay for their own healt
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11/21/2010
This home was a great value before, but the owner wants it sold now so we reduced it to $265,000. It's a 2 bedroom 1 bath condo in The Arlington. Seriously, this is a good deal. I just sold one for $300,000 across the street. This one is clean, painted and ready to go. It's move in condition with
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11/20/2010
Hi. I'm looking for some feedback from my Activerain compatriots. I am currently using e-campaign pro for emailing listing information to the realtor community. I have not received measurable results (which of course does not mean there aren't any). I am wondering which system you use if any. If
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11/20/2010
Every year Arlington recognizes exceptional businesses (and non-profits, and government organizations) for providing the "best" services to county residents. The winners come from an on-line voting system so it's a "people's choice" kind of thing. I think there are excellent choices in here and
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11/18/2010
Woohoo! The Arlington county board just approved the addition of a Trader Joes. It will take up the first floor of Clarendon Center located at 3030 Wilson Blvd. For those that live around the neighborhood this is awesome. It will be over 10,000 square feet. I love Trader Joes and will often trave
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11/17/2010
When selecting a settlement agent of course you want to make sure that your clients are not overpaying. But.....you also want to make sure that the company can handle difficult transactions and/or difficult people. A shout out this morning to MBH in Arlington, Va. Originally, the buyer agent (no
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11/17/2010
Jane is one of the best and brightest professionals in the business. She knows the market inside and out and is a gifted negotiator and ... more 
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