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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week

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Mortgage and Lending with Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA

 

 

Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain by some of my fave bloggers as well as some newbie bloggers that I’ve recently come across.  First and foremost, I just want to give a shout out to my fellow rainers for their gold star features that I was happy to "call the shot" on them.  

 

I Kicked A Client and I Liked It! by Debra Walsh

 

I've Been Fired! Boy Am I Relieved! By newbie blogger, Scotti Jowers

 

Is It A Law Or A Lender Policy? by Nathan Tutas

 

Is it Your Fault if Your Listing Doesn't Sell? by Jennifer Allen-Hagedorn

 

Who's Your Dadddy, Hambone? by Elizabeth Weintraub

 

So does Success Breed Jealousy- oh Yeah! by Ginny Gorman

 

 

These were excellent posts that had some really great comments, which is one of the best things I love about great posts.  With some posts, the comments can actually be better than the post.  Check them out.  Then there were some other equally great posts that I suggested but that the AR Gods must have missed this week when they were bestowing those little gold stars.

 

First there was Connie Goodrich with her post, Why Do I Owe You a Referral Fee?.  I really enjoyed this post because I have always thought that the whole relo referral fee is such a crock.  Connie confirmed that for me.  I love the way Connie handled her most recent relo referral fee hijacking. 

 

It's just atrocious the way so many of these relo companies buIly Realtors and simply rob them of their commissions.  I hear from my Realtor friends how hard they've worked to establish a relationship with a client and then all of a sudden some relo company swoops in and steals nearly half their commisssion.  Check out how Connie handled her latest experience.

 

Then there was Seriously? Do you really think your tantrum is going to get somewhere with me?? by Anna Banana.  Anna relays a recent scenario between her and a renters agent over one of rental listings.  It certainly got me to thinking.

 

This prospective tenant was so demanding and unreasonable from the get-go, that Anna finally sent her and her agent packing.  The whole time I was reading her post, it reminded me of so many stories I have heard from my own borrowers and Realtor friends about sellers and their agents. 

 

Seems demanding and unreasonable behavior can go both ways and why a lot of buyers end up not walking but running away from a transaction.  If sellers and their agents act like that from the get-go, can you imagine what they'd be like to be in escrow with?  Check it out.

 

Next was Brian Worrell and his post, Paying for the Buyer's Closing Costs. Brian blogs about sellers who just morally object to having to pay the buyer's closing costs.  What Brian explains is that it shouldn't really matter as long as the seller nets what they want.  It reminded me of a post JPhilip Faranda blogged about recently on the same concept - the sellers net!

 

If a seller has a particular net based on the list price, then what difference does it make if the buyer adds an amount in addition to the sales price in order to simply ask for a seller credit?  If the seller is still getting the same net, so what if the credit is for the buyers closing costs?  Personally, sellers are making big deal out of nothing when they refuse higher offers with a seller credit over offers that net them the same as a lower offer with no credits.

 

Then there was by Elizabeth Weintraub with her post, Underwater Homeowners and Short Sale Sellers: Beware of Bank of America and Titanium Agents.  This is an absolutely vital post for any Realtor/agent who lists short sales to read.  Elizabeth managed to get a copy of a letter from a real estate company that has apparently aligned itself with BofA.  Although the letter isn't from BofA (although probably endorsed by BofA), it does clearly outline BofA's alliance with this real estate company and BofA short sales. 

 

Once again, if you list short sales, then undoubtedly some are BofA short sales and in order for you to be able to advise your clients, you need to know what these folks are being told about short selling their homes from this real estate company that has partnered up with BofA. 

 

Lastly, there was Agents Disclose, Not Diagnose by Michael Jacobs.   Micheal brings up that never ending argument of disclosure.  I like Michael and although I've never worked on a transaction with him (he's an LA county Realtor), I wouldn't hesitate to refer him because I like the way he works.

 

There are so many Realtors/agents here in LA county that have no qualms about being deceptive and less than honest with buyers and their agents and the true nature and condition of their listing.  Because of that, it's so nice to read about a Realtor who doesn't operate that way.  I wish more Realtors/agents worked that way.  Anyway, check out Michael's post about how he handles seller TDS forms as well as revisions and amendments.

 

 

 

As always, I love "calling the shots”.  I’m pretty picky and selective about whom I suggest.  I intentionally highlight my fave bloggers and then I look for new bloggers or bloggers that aren’t on the feature board every other day.  Anyone can suggest all the popular bloggers but finding the hidden treasures and gems is so much better.  I hope you check them out and enjoy them as much as I did.

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Comments (60)

Sherri Berry
Reliant Realty, Murfreesboro - Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro TN Homes & Real Estate

Good morning Donne!  Another great list of awesome posts!   I don't know how I missed the I Kicked My Client to the Curb post but I did!  Thanks for posting it again because that was one of the BEST things I've read in a long time!!

Aug 15, 2011 02:25 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Thanks for the week in the review. We did miss a couple in here

Aug 15, 2011 02:25 AM
Scotti Jowers
CENTURY 21 Shackelford French, Search West Monroe Homes - West Monroe, LA
Realtor - West Monroe, Louisiana Homes for Sale

Donne,

Thanks so much for the mention! I feel very special this morning after seeing that! Also great to be mentioned in such good company. Great list! Thanks for sharing!

Aug 15, 2011 02:35 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Donne i always love your choices. I did some how miss quite a few of these so i am checking them out now. I still am puzzeled how the same people are always featured and teh one sthat are really good, always seem to be left off.

Aug 15, 2011 02:36 AM
Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

Good one Donne, for calling attention to some great blogs that didn't make the list.

Aug 15, 2011 03:42 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Cindy - Thx for the compliment; that means a lot to me.  I do try and find really great posts that I feel deserve more attention.  Sometimes they go on to get featured and sometimes not but it doesn't mean they weren't as good, it just means they didn't get enough attention the first time around.

Marc - I'm glad you like my post and hope you enjoy the others as well.

Lisa & Robert - Glad I could add a few really good posts to your list to read.

Phil - Oh, make no mistake, I pity the AR folks who have to pick the features for the day.  They have a tough job and one I would never want.  As for my time, I have to manage my timehere just as much as any one else. 

I spend about 20-30min first thing in the morning before I start my day (like now as I drink my morning coffee), another 15-20min at lunchtime while I have lunch and then an hour so in the evening as I wind down from the day.  With so many great posts going up everyday, I'm just glad I can catch the few I do.

Jackie - It's tough to catch all the good posts that go up here everyday, especially when you're busy.  :)

Thx for stopping by everyone; I really appreciate it.  Have a good day and a wonderful week too.  :)

 

Aug 15, 2011 04:35 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Michael - I enjoy doing my called shots posts every week.  I started doing them last summer and I have been just having so much fun with them that it's one of my fave posts to do, besides my hyper-local posts.

Carol - I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.  :)

Sherri - Yeah, there are just some posts that are just great from the moment you start reading them.  That was one of them.  Somedays, you just gotta do what you gotta do.  :)

Harry - Have fun catching up.

Thx for stopping by everyone; I really appreciate it.  Have a good day and a wonderful week too.  :)

 

 

Aug 15, 2011 04:41 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Scotti - You had a great post!  You're doing really well!  Keep it up and just have fun.  :)

Scott - Yeah, I wonder that too, which is why I started this series about a year ago.  To give those really great posts a little more attention that they deserve, especially newbie bloggers.  Those are the ones that I really started doing this for because so many of them really don't get the attention that they deserve becaue they haven't yet established a fan base.

Rene - That's my objective, highlighting those really great posts that didn't get enough attention from the AR Gods.

Thx for stopping by everyone; I really appreciate it.  Have a great day everyone and a wonderful week too.  :)

Aug 15, 2011 04:46 AM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Donne. You love calling the shots. I love reading your compilations every week.

Aug 15, 2011 05:11 AM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents
As always, I appreciate your time and efforts in keeping up with this commitment. Some topics have interest me.
Aug 15, 2011 05:18 AM
Rita Fong
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR
Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Donne, I have not really engaged in Active Rain too much lately, these posts are very interesting topics and I sure will check it out.  Thanks, good picks!

Aug 15, 2011 05:35 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Donne is a good girl

 

Aug 15, 2011 07:32 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Lana - I'm glad I can introduce a few of the really good posts I come across during my rain surfing.  :)

Loreena - I'm glad you like my posts because I really enjoy doing them.  I hope you enjoy the others posts too.

Rita - It's challenging to try and stay active when our schedules get full and busy.  I'm just glad I can introduce you to the few I come across during my busy week.

Richie - Awwweee!!!  You're so sweet!  :)

Thx for stopping by everyone; I really appreciate it.  Have a good day everyone and a really wonderful week too.  :)

Aug 15, 2011 08:14 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Donne, great list of picks this week! Thanks again for calling your shots!

Aug 15, 2011 08:33 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

How do you "happen" upon all of these great posts every week??  Thanks for sharing the links!

Aug 15, 2011 03:32 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hey, Donne!  You and I have a Sunday thing going here!  It's the most fun post that I write every week!

Aug 16, 2011 12:04 PM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Pamela - So glad you like my post and I hope you enjoy the others too. 

Judi - I actually just try and look for newbies and in my travels I come across some good stuff.  Some of it is by newbies but my fave bloggers never disappoint either.

Pat - ME TOO!!!  I love doing my "Called Shots" posts!  They are definitely one of my fave posts to do.  :)

Thx for stopping by ladies; I really appreciate it.  Have a good day too.  :)

Aug 17, 2011 08:00 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Thanks Donne, there were several of these that I missed, including the one on Titanium and the B of A Short Sales.  VB

Aug 20, 2011 08:59 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Gene - I'm glad I could introduce you to a few of the really good ones that I came across.  Hope you enjoy them.  Thx for stopping by; I really appreciate it.  Have a good night and a great week too.  :)

Aug 23, 2011 12:40 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Donne, I went back because I missed this one.  Great posts as usual.  Thanks.

Aug 31, 2011 07:57 AM