CONTROVERSY: When a Realtor Won't Release a Listing! - 08/20/2008 02:01 PM
I've run into an issue with another REALTOR here in Greenville, SC. We have a mutual client who is an investor who flips 80-100 properties per year. She has worked with him for several years and I've been with him now for 2 months. Our client is not satisfied anymore with … (63 comments)
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Back to basics & "Old School" Real Estate with a "Modern Twist" - 08/20/2008 02:01 PM
Ever done a seller carry? Graduated payments...varying interest rates...no payments? An All Inclusive Note and Deed of Trust? Contract for deed? A Created Note? For those of us who have been around a bit in this world of real estate...polish off the old brain cells and get them working on this … (28 comments)
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Turning Lemons Into Lemonade - 08/20/2008 01:56 PM
In life, so much is about your perception of things. I for one have observed myself that I seem to be like one of those undiagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) kind of people. I have always had lots of energy and short attention spans. … (57 comments)
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Changes to Localism Approved Content - 08/20/2008 01:52 PM
"The best-laid plans of mice and men go oft awry"
- Scottish Poet Robert Burns
When we recently unveiled our new & improved private BETA version of Localism, we implemented an editorial review/approval process to ensure that whatever content was approved and published to the respective Localism pages met some … (54 comments)
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A reminder about SLANDER and LIBEL - 08/19/2008 11:58 PM
In this type of market, there's plenty to speculate about. Unfortunately, some of that speculation tends to lead to unfounded rumors. Recently, I've heard everything from which bank/restaurant/mortgage lender is folding to which builder isn't paying their bills to which suicide was over money troubles. Sadly, some of what I've heard has come from the local media. … (37 comments)
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Feel Like You Haven't Been Invited to the Active Rain Party? - 08/19/2008 11:57 PM
I've invited several people to Active Rain. Some have accepted, but many others remain standing on the side of the rain puddle ( tsunami might be a more appropriate analogy), afraid to dive in and get their feet wet. Some of the reasons I get for not participating are, "I'm not a … (42 comments)
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Grab a Ticket to Ride the Virginia Rail Express from Lorton & Belmont Bay (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 08/19/2008 11:43 PM
When the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) first began operations along the I-95 corridor in 1992 there were questions as to whether the lack of housing near the train stations would derail the long term plans for the commuter rail. Since that time a new supply of "whistle stop" towns has sprung … (10 comments)
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Can You Teach me to Blog? - 08/19/2008 11:42 PM
The answer is NO.
Allow me to explain.
I have learned a ton about blogging, and from blogging, since getting my feet wet almost 2 years ago. And I have had the pleasure of teaching a number of classes about blogging for some of the local REALTOR associations here in … (69 comments)
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Urban Meets Ocean- The Market Commons in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 08/19/2008 05:21 PM
The Market Commons is one of the hottest and newest things in Myrtle Beach. It is located on Myrtle Beach's former air force base.
Nestled on 114 acres, The Market Commons features some of the finest retail shops & Restaurants along the Grand Strand. Some of these wonderful stores include … (10 comments)
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My Social "Media" Life is Really Taking Off - 08/19/2008 05:05 PM
Last week was great! There were 5 highlights that made my week! Each is related to social media and search marketing (SEO). It felt as if a lot of hard work was really starting to pay off. Let's start with the #1 highlight of my week:
1 - Google Search Friday … (29 comments)
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