REBarCamp San Francisco - 5 Social Networks for Real Estate Agents - 07/24/2008 03:58 PM
Blogging from ReBarCamp in San Francisco... 120+ participants, lots of energy, networking, great conversations on a variety of topics (from Foreclosures 2.0 to everything blogging and social networks).
An informative and thought-provoking session entitled: "What are the 5 Social Networks Every Agent Should Participate In?" brought out some key points … (23 comments)
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Once A While, You Need A Sabbatical Break From Active Rain - 07/24/2008 03:52 PM
I do not believe that I am saying this, but yes, for all of us, Rain Addicts, we need to take sabbatical breaks every once a while. Blogs have been so much my thoughts, and I write about my experiences (on and off my mission field: real estate), my thoughts and … (40 comments)
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Los Angeles River Expedition (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/24/2008 03:42 PM
On July 25, 2008, a group of hardy adventurers will embark on an extraordinary expedition of the Los Angeles River by kayak and canoe, to demonstrate to developers and the Army Corps of Engineers that the LA RIVER is indeed a navigable waterway that should be protected and owned by the people … (11 comments)
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Day One - RE Connect SF - 07/24/2008 03:29 PM
Permit me to quote paraphrase Bob Stewart. "If you don't attend Real Estate Connect, you are crazy." That was the gist of what he wrote in a post following the Connect conference this past January in New York.
The past two days have been a blur, so this will … (44 comments)
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The Good News and Bad From The Housing Rescue Bill - 07/24/2008 03:28 PM
Today, the Senate passed a bill many are calling the "Housing Rescue" Bill. The main purpose of this legislation is to attempt to help 400,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure while preventing the collapse of troubled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Within this legislation there are two components that have the … (47 comments)
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WOW! THE POWER OF AN ACTIVERAIN BLOG POST! DOES GOOGLE LIVE IN THE ACTIVERAIN ATTIC? - 07/24/2008 03:27 PM
TALK ABOUT INSTANT GRATIFICATION!!
This morning I posted for an Open House in Leesburg Va scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2008.
A few minutes later, to view the competition on Google for search terms, I googled:
"open house leesburg"
Instant Gratification!
Real Estate Blog - OPEN HOUSE LEESBURG VA, SUNDAY, JULY … (60 comments)
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Value of a Real Estate Agent: Rebutting "CBS Market Watch" Claim that Real Estate Agents are Overpaid! - 07/24/2008 03:25 PM
By Rich Schiffer, REALTOR, e-PRO
It seems that every year or so, someone in the media takes aim at our profession. Last year it was 60 Minutes (see A REALTOR's Worth: What 60 Minutes "forgot" to tell you.). Before that, it was Chris Pummer, a personal finance editor for CBS.MarketWatch.com in San Francisco.
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Mortgage Pro Week in Review 7/13/08 Through 7/20/08. - 07/24/2008 12:11 PM
The first Time for me to do the Mortgage pro Week in Review. But who can refuse Jeff Belonger who is devoted to contribute that much information and knowledge to the group and active rain as a whole, I figured let me give it a try.
Here are the Highlights.
Did You know that … (8 comments)
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Buyer Broker Agreements-Its Not Always About The Deposit! - 07/23/2008 02:04 PM
There always seems to be a great debate on buyer broker agreements. Do you provide a buyer's consultation? If not you should! Why would you make the assumption that a buyer knows every step of the process. Even if they say they do...often times they do not! Funny thing, we never … (57 comments)
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RE Bar Camp 2008 - 07/23/2008 02:02 PM
REBarCamp 2008
First question should be "What the heck is a REBarCamp?"
Did you learn how to build bridges or something?
From the website:
"RE Bar Camp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event … (23 comments)
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