real esate career erie pa: How to Avoid Low Values on VA Appraisals - 11/20/18 10:14 AM
Title:  How to Avoid Low Values on VA Appraisals
Karen Deis, Publisher, www.MortgageCurrentcy.com  
 
Way back in 2003, the Veterans Adminstration launched the "Tidewater Appraisal Process",  allowing appraisers to request additional sales information prior to the completion of the appraisal. 
If the VA appraisers in your area are NOT using this process, they need to be reported to the Veterans Adminstration by you and your lender.  
Key points of the process are:
It allows interested parties the opportunity to provide additional sales data that may support the contract price. VA fee appraisers are required (Key word being REQUIRED) to notify the … (1 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Are You Ready to Begin Your Real Estate Career? - 06/23/17 11:41 AM
Erie PA: Are you tired of your current job? Are you bored & looking for a change?
Are you self-motivated?
Do you enjoy new challenges & creating new opportunities for yourself & others?
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
 
Are you ready to begin Real Estate classes?
 
Register now for July classes in Erie, PA (July 15,16,22,23) www.alankells.com 1-412-967-0240 Cost: $178 + $49 text fee
Location: 3036 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 (Building behind Animal Ark Pet Hospital)
 
Are you ready to begin your new career as Real Estate agent in Erie PA?
 
 
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real esate career erie pa: Have You Registered for Real Estate Classes? Erie, PA - 08/11/16 05:47 AM
Are you ready to begin your new career?
Erie/PA
 
The Real Estate market in Erie PA is hot.  Homes for sale in Erie PA are selling quickly.  Have you been thinking about a career in Real Estate?  Few careers offer the flexibility that a career in Real Estate does.  Few careers have the 'sky is the limit' income potential like a career in Real Estate.
 
 
 
Learn how to get your Pennsylvania Real Estate license.
 
 
 
 Fall is the perfect time to start Real Estate classes.
 
Real Estate classes are offered in Erie, PA by Alan Kells School of Real Estate.
Fall Classes 
 Practice class August 13, 14 and 20, 21 2016
Fundamentals class September 17, 18 and … (5 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Summer Critters in Erie PA - 06/06/16 03:30 AM
Why do I live in Erie PA?  Let me show you . . .
Lake Erie & Presque Isle Peninsula 
My favorite place to walk either on the lake side or bay side.
 
Lake Erie Sunset at Avonia Beach, approx. one mile from my house
Two deer came up our path and crossed road to our neighbor's yard.
Mr. or Mrs. Raccoon is a frequent visitor especially after dark.
During the day squirrels, chipmunks and birds frequent our feeders.
 
 
 Early morning visitor, a mink.
 
Mr. Tom Turkey
 
 
 Erie PA, a great place to live and sell real estate
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 Pennsylvania Real Estate Classes
Erie PA
 
 
 
 
Erie Pennsylvania Real Estate Pre-license Classes:  June … (18 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Cosmetology or Real Estate? - 06/01/16 12:49 AM
What are your career options?  How long does it take to earn cosmetology license vs Real Estate license? Read Roy Kelley informative post.
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Earn Pennsylvania Real Estate license in 60 hours with Alan Kells School of Real Estate. Live classes or online classes are available in Erie PA.
 
Alan Kells Schools of Real Estate Inc  412.967.0240 www.alankells.com
www.alankells.com 
Live Real Estate classes in Erie PA $178 class + $49 Text Location:  3036 W. 12th St Erie PA 16505 Building behind Animal Ark Pet Hospital, use east driveway Time:  9:00-4:30
 Alan Kells School of Real Estate
 
Homes for sale in Erie PA are selling quickly.  Now is … (10 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Five Biggest Mistakes made by Home buyers when buying from FSBO - 05/08/16 03:31 AM
Deal or NO DEAL?  That is the question buyers need to ask themselves before buying For Sale by Owner aka FSBO.
Thanks Gita Bantwal for post.
If you are considering a real estate career in Erie Pennsylvania live pre-license classes are held monthly.  See. AlanKells.com for class schedule.
Most home owners try to sell their home on their own without hiring a real estate agent in order to save the commission. 
Home buyers look to buy a home directly from home owners to save money .
 
There are some home owners who will pay the buyer agent's fees. If you are a home buyer … (8 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Have You Registered for Live Real Estate Class May 14,15,21,22 Erie PA - 05/08/16 03:25 AM
Yes, there is still time to register for live Real Estate classes in Erie PA.  If you are considering a career in Real Estate in Erie PA or western Pennsylvania and want to take a live Real Estate class instead of online class now is the time to register.
Real Estate Fundamentals Class:  May 14,15 and May 21, 22 will be held in Erie PA.  You still have time to register by calling 1-412-967-0240 or 1-412-967-9000.
www.alankells.com 
$178 class + $49 Text Location:  3036 W. 12th St Erie PA 16505 Building behind Animal Ark Pet Hospital, use east driveway Time:  9:00-4:30
Homes for … (7 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Real Estate Fundamentals May 14, 15 & May 21, 22, 2016 - 05/03/16 08:50 PM
Have you registered for pre-license Real Estate classes?  Live Real Estate classes are held in Erie PA every month.  
There are many homes for sale in Erie PA.  Now is the time to begin your new career as a Real Estate agent in Erie PA.
See:  Alan Kells.com to register. 
Join me in Real Estate Fundamentals pre-license class May 14, 15 and May 21, 22, 2016  http://www.alankells.com/education/license.htm
  
 
 
Join me in live Real Estate pre-license class in Erie PA
Alan Kells School of Real Estate
1-412-967-0240 or 1-412-967-9000
3036 West 12th Street Erie PA 16505
(Building behind Animal Ark Pet Hospital)
 
Online classes are also available. AlanKells.com   Yes, you can take … (11 comments)

real esate career erie pa: How Do You Tackle Big Projects? Use the Elephant Approach - 04/29/16 02:02 AM
Do postpone working on BIG projects because you feel a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of the task?  If you have attended any time management seminar you have probably heard of the 'Elephant' approach, right?
How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at time.
 
 
BUT, where do I begin?  Yes, my project seems overwhelming and I am not sure where to begin so I procrastinate and fret until the deadline looms in front of me like a three-headed elephant.
Okay, let's start with a plan, a list of steps needed to complete the project.  Then prioritize which steps need to be done … (9 comments)

real esate career erie pa: New Agents: Does Your Office Manager Also List & Sell? - 04/20/16 07:31 AM
Does your office manager also list and sell real estate?  
 
If yes, then he is your biggest competitor.
First, as office manager he controls who gets incoming leads.  Which leads will you get if the office manager also lists & sells?
Even more important, who will answer your questions when the manager is out on a listing appointment?  Who will guide you when the office manager is showing properties?
 
Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing Act (RELRA) the broker has the responsibility to actively train and supervise the sales agents.  Section 604 of RELRA specifically list failure to exercise adequate supervision over the activities of the … (7 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Social Media Marketing - Get Results by Being Involved - 02/25/16 09:04 AM
Want results from Social Media?  Get involved.  Connect & interact. If we want results from social media we need to build relationships and continually interact with our connections. Take a few minutes & read Pamela Cendejas post for tips on getting results from Social Media.
Upcoming Pennsylvania CE classes in Erie PA will discuss using Social Media to assist your clients.  Www.alankells.com 
Social Media Marketing - Get Results by Being Involved Social media marketing is about give and take. In order to get results from your social media marketing efforts, you have to get involved with the people in your network.
So many times I … (14 comments)

real esate career erie pa: $35 Continuing Education Residential Module, Erie PA - 02/24/16 11:22 AM
Residential Module, Mandatory Continuing Education for newly licensed PA agents $35  April 6, 2016
If you received your Real Estate license between December 1, 2013 and November 30, 2015 you are required to complete 14 hours CE in mandatory topics (Residential & General Module) by May 31, 2016.
 
Fine for not completing mandatory CE is $100 per missing hour.
 
Register:  1-412-967-0240 or 1-412-967-9000
Location:  3036 W. 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 (Schneider Heating building behind Animal Ark Pet Hospital, use east driveway)
April 6, 2016  
Time:  9:00-5:00
www.alankells.com 
Cost: $35 
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real esate career erie pa: Should I Stage My Vacant Property? - 02/23/16 09:12 PM
Stage or not stage?  That is the question each owner of a vacant property needs to consider. Take a few minutes to read Kathy Streib post.  Are you thinking of getting your real estate license in 2016?  See: www.alankells.com 
Should I Stage My Vacant Property?
 
Lately, we’re seeing properties that have been renovated by investors or owners who no longer want to keep the house as rental property.  To quickly recoup their investment, they are considering staging.
 
But what do you do? Bringing in furniture and accessories to stage a vacant home can be expensive.
 
Here are questions … (6 comments)

real esate career erie pa: Can I Work Part-time as Real Estate Agent? - 12/27/15 11:08 AM
I Can't Afford to Quit my other Job
 
Can I work Part-time as a Real Estate agent?  This is such a common dilemma for many people who are considering a career in Real Estate. 
 
I can't afford to quit my other job  Then you can't afford to get into Real Estate.
If you are considering Real Estate, you need a minimum of six months savings in the bank to cover expenses like classes, test, license, dues & other fees, and living expenses. It takes money to make money.
 
 Part-Time Dilemma 
As a part-time agent a vicious cycle begins:   No time. . .  No money.
Little or no support … (7 comments)

 
Mary Yonkers, Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor (Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate)

Mary Yonkers

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Erie, PA

More about me…

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

Address: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, 3738 Sterrettania Rd, Erie, PA, 16506

Mobile: (814) 881-7548

Office: (814) 835-1200

Real Estate Education is my passion. My goal is to encourage YOU to maximize your strengths and overcome your weaknesses. How can I help you?


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