We all have followed the suggestions given to us at seminars, our brokerages, or from other agents to have a successful open house.
Our purpose for an open house is to get as many potential buyers to stop by and view your home. Things like farming the area, making flyers, having giveaways, signs and balloons, making cookies, serving refreshments and flowers/candles but there are other ideas to let you stand out from the others. Make sure there is a Lender at your open house event and that she/he has the tools (0 comments)
A home in Pontiac, Michigan went into foreclosure recently and a contractor was hired to clean it out for the new owner. When the contractor went into the garage, there was an old Jeep and much to his surprise, he found a mummified body in the back seat. Investigators found the keys still in the ignition. The home has been now been classified a hazmat scene as they found 'Black Mold" on all the walls in the house. Investigators removed the car and the body out last night for further investigation. (16 comments)
loma linda: 2013 Challenge- No Big Deal I Say
- 12/27/13 11:28 PM
2013 Challenge- No Big Deal I Say I had an old friend that I had sold several homes to who called me and said they referred me a nice couple who were looking to buy a new home. She had given them my name and phone number and they would be calling soon. We met and I set up a search for them. We looked at about 10 homes before they found the perfect house. I negotiated a good deal and we were in escrow. Easy transaction I thought!
We are in escrow and they inform me that they are going out of (12 comments)
Beautiful 2 Story Turnkey Pool/Spa Home with Numerous Features. Open and Spacious Floor Plan including Cathedral Ceilings in Living/Dining Room. Built-In Maple Cabinets and Granite Countertops in Kitchen. Fireplace with Granite Tile and Gas Log, Built-In Cabinets in Laundry Room, Built-In Media Cabinet and wired for Surround Sound, Newer Light Fixtures throughout, Black Kitchen Appliances & Sink and includes Refrigerator. Downstairs Bedroom and Bath, Upstairs Master Suite with 2 Walk-In Closets. Wood Floors Downstairs, Carpeting in all Bedrooms, Porcelain Tile Flooring Upstairs, Vinyl in Laundry Room and Custom Paint throughout. (6 comments)
loma linda: Tips to Stop the Spread of Cold and Flu Viruses
- 11/12/13 10:49 PM
Stop the Spread of Cold and Flu Viruses This School Year It is a new school year and parents need to remember that the kids are likely to bring home many viruses. The kids catch cold and flu viruses from their classmates, which can then spread to other family members at home. When kids are sick, they can get behind in school work and it can effect their grades. Elementary school children get 8-12 colds or cases of the flu each school year and for older students, it is about half that ratio. It is important for parents, teachers and kids work together to stop the spread of (0 comments)
California is a dream-come-true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountains and desert communities. If you are looking for a home in Southern California, please contact me. I am a local California Realtor, live in the Inland Empire community and am aware of the local market. I am here to help you find a home or to sell the home you currently own. California has great opportunities to view Nature and Bird Watching. Whatever your needs are, you will (8 comments)
5 Apps I Could Not Live Without and Make My Life Easier
Since I first got my iPhone and iPad, I have loved finding new apps and many make my job a lot easier. Some are just so-so but fun but here is a list of the ones I use over and over.
PDFill- This app on my iPad is a lifesaver as while in the field I can create files and email them within seconds. With the tools, you can merge or split files, scan documents and even do watermarks.
Are you having trouble with pests on your Hibiscus Plants or other flowering plants? The spring and summer brings warm weather, lots of sunshine and of course more pests who like munching on your plants. Read further if you are having problems. Are you looking for Solutions without having to purchase harsh chemicals?
What are some of the signs? The plant is blooming beautifully and then all of a sudden the blooms and buds start falling off plus the leave had holes in (14 comments)
Thanks for Reading my blog California is a dream-come-true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountains and desert communities. If you are looking for a home in Southern California, please contact me. I am a local California Realtor, live in the Inland Empire community and am aware of the local market. I am here to help you find a home or to sell the home you currently own. (8 comments)
First of all I took items to the thrift store from one of my almost vacant homes.
Went to a class at our local Board of Realtors on 'HUD Homes' in the morning.
Met my daughter for lunch at Angelo's which is a cute restaurant in my city.
Worked on a new flyer for my newest listing. (15 comments)
loma linda: What Defines A Bedroom- Many Different Opinions by Experts
- 07/23/13 01:43 AM
What Defines A Bedroom- Many Different Opinions by Experts The #1 Real Estate question is "What defines a Bedroom' and everyone has a different answer. Ask a RE agent and they will tell you one thing but an appraiser will have a different answer. The MLS guidelines vary by areas and City/County Building Departments have their own definition. The Tax Assessors Dept who records the official recorded living space usually records what the developer calculates. This sq ft number is recorded as the square footage amount on the property's for-sale listing so it should be accurate but many variables here. So (47 comments)
San Diego Fair at the Delmar Fairgrounds 2260 Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 For Info Call 858-755-1161 www.sdfair.com July 2- 11:00 am-10:00 pm July 3-11:00 am-10:00 pm July 4-10:00 am-Midnight
Where else can you go to the fair in Southern California and have cooler weather than at Del Mar which is on the San Diego coast. Fun and exciting times for all ages and lots of goodies to eat, carnival games, amusement rides, exhibits to view, a Home & Garden display, and lots of farm animals. We saw the Butterfly (4 comments)
Are you interested in moving to Loma Linda, CA? Beautiful area with many great features; Shopping Centers, a variety of Restaurants, 3 Parks, 2 Dog Parks, 2 Community Lit Tennis Courts, 2 Little League Fields, new Post Office, Senior Citizen Center, City Library, Easy Freeway Access, and has 4 Hospitals in the city. McDonalds and Chase Bank are the latest to commit and will be the newest businesses to Loma Linda. This new shopping center is expected to be completed in the (0 comments)
Yesterday as I looked out my kitchen window, a hummingbird was at the glass enjoying the last flower on my plant. Also the feeders were empty and they come and pound on the french doors when they want me to fill them up. ***************Thanks for reading my blog*************************************
Kristin Hamilton DRE #01492138 Keller Williams Realty – I am a full time agent and deal in all types of real estate transactions. Trusts, Probate, Short Sales, Standard Listing, Single Family Homes, Apartments 1-4 units, Duplexes and Condos. I am also (12 comments)
Yesterday while driving down the street, I spotted this chicken who was escaping from under the fence. I stopped and grabbed my camera and took a few pictures and tried to get her to go back under the fence.
These cute reddish-brown chickens are called 'Rhode Island Red' and are quite popular for farmers or backyard hobbyist who like to have chickens running around and giving fresh brown eggs.
My Bird’s Nest is Empty this Morning as They Finally Learned to Fly
We had a family of Black Phoebe birds build a mud nest up in the eaves of our backyard. It has been so exciting to watch them build the nest, sit on it, hear the chirping, finally see the chicks and then to watch them grow.
Week 1- Building the nest by the mom and dad both.
Week 2- Sitting on the nest even though we had a Red Hawk scare as it tried to eat the mother off the (22 comments)
Multitasking- Good, Bad or is it Just a Sex Thing?
I confess even though I work for Keller Williams I have not read the book yet. But I did read the 3 downloaded chapters and enjoyed them thoroughly.
Gary Keller talks about the movie “City Slickers” and I loved it. It was a feel good movie that has a nice ending and lots of funny parts throughout including bringing home a baby calf on an airplane and pulling it behind their station wagon on the CA freeway. Jack Palance starred as the rough and tough cowboy named (10 comments)
Loma Linda & Redlands Free Electronic Recycling Event
Sunday April 21, 2013
Do you have unwanted electronics piling up in your garage, office, or closet? Bring them to this free electronic waste (e-waste) collection events and get them properly recycled. Make sure not to miss this ‘FREE Electronic Waste Recycling Event’.
City of Loma Linda 25541 Barton Rd Loma Linda Ca. 92354 Event Hours: 9am-1pm
Kristin Hamilton DRE #014092138 Keller Williams Realty – I am a full time agent and deal in all types of real estate transactions. (6 comments)
I am a Southern California Realtor and have a wide variety of interests. First of all Real Estate is my real love and focus point but I do have Hobbies. I am interested in Photography; Nature, Landscaping, Lunar and Solar Phases, but Birds are my favorites. I also enjoy scrapbooking, blogging, and traveling; beaches, deserts, and mountains. I am also involved in the community organizations and charities. I care about the Inland Empire and making it a better place to live.
I write this daily blog composed of nature, real estate news and interesting stories in Southern Califoria and other places across the United States.