I started my business career as a plain and simple Realtor. When I started, things were slow and I quickly found I had nothing to do with the majority of my day. I mean there was free cell, solitaire, video poker etc. but instead, I began building my own web site. I simply couldn't afford to have a professional do it. I guess I took the road less traveled. No offense intended to other new Realtors that choose something different to try and drum up business. You're doing the same thing and think you may have bitten off (4 comments)
al: The Cold Hard Gulf Shores Winter
- 01/10/12 09:35 AM
Gulf Shores welcomes back the winter guests. Each year thousands of retired couples trade in white snow for the white beaches of the Gulf Coast. These retiree's are affectionately known as snowbirds. These snowbirds start migrating down in November staying anywhere from a month to several months, departing in the spring months giving way to the spring breakers. Most of these snowbirds rent beach front condos, with others either renting homes or traveling and staying in their motor homes. They migrate down to the warmer more moderate temperatures to escape the bitter harsh winters of the Midwest and Canada. The majority (3 comments)
al: Selling? Why Use A Realtor?
- 12/30/11 01:36 AM
Today I thought I would add some content to my blog network in the form of - A few reasons to sell yourproperty using a real estate professional. Whether it's a home, condo, commercial land or building,it's important to know all you can know. There are some really exciting things in here if you are considering selling your real estate and want to better understand how marketing with a Realtor actually advertises yourproperty.Getting the most for your home or property means doing more than putting a "For Sale" sign outfront. In a competitive market where new homes for sale are added (2 comments)
al: Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
- 12/26/11 01:48 AM
There is something to be said about owning the nicest condo on the Gulf Coast. The definition of "nice" could also be in the eye of the beholder. I recently read an article about someone who paid over 3 million dollars in cash for a condo in Turquoise Place of Orange Beach, Alabama. I understand their need for a condo and the average buyer's needs are left and right field. They bought a second home and while a lot of condo sales in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are second home purchases, most buyers buy condos and need the income to (1 comments)