homes in san diego: Staging Ideas for Your Entry - 07/04/12 02:44 AM
 
Curb appeal is of course critical to home sellers. If you don't create enough interest on the outside, potential buyers may not want to see what's on the inside. But after you've gotten them in the door, you need to truly inspire them. Here are five very important staging tips to do just that.
 
Update your ceiling fixture. If you have a chandelier, make sure it's a more current style. And if your "chandelier" is only a ceiling fixture, it still needs to be updated. This is one of the first thing the potential buyers see when they enter, … (1 comments)

homes in san diego: Morning Joke - 07/03/12 02:08 AM
I always try to start my day with something that makes me smile or laugh.  So for today, this joke really uplifts my mood.  Hope it will elevate yours too! Two adventurers John and Jack were hunting for gold in the desert. After roaming all day long under the hot sun, they set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, John woke up his friend. "Jack, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Jack looked up and replied, "I can see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked John. Jack thought for a … (1 comments)

homes in san diego: Just for Laughs! - 07/01/12 03:10 AM
Here is something I hope will give you a laugh..Because it did to me.
A broker was dismayed when a brand new real estate office much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST AGENTS.' He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST COMMISSIONS.' The broker panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own real estate office. It read: 'MAIN ENTRANCE' 
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homes in san diego: Bad Home Loan - Know the Signs! - 06/27/12 12:32 AM
Buying a home is possibly the most important and most expensive investment anyone will make.  But as a potential homeowner, one should be very cautious to stay away from greedy and deceitful lenders.  This kind of lenders is like wolves wearing sheep’s clothing.
So here are the signs of dishonest lenders to look out for.
They will sugar coat everything for them to be able to convince you.  They will try to persuade you to borrow more than what you actually need.  It’s like trying to convince you to bite a poisonous apple.  To avoid this, determine how much you really … (0 comments)

homes in san diego: How to Prepare Your Sellers for Home Showing - 06/25/12 11:33 PM
A successful home showing depends on the preparation made by you and your seller.  In this kind of business, we need to prepare the seller, ask for their cooperation and let them understand how important home showing is.
 
Persuade the seller to keep the house in good showing condition.  Buyers appreciate houses that are clean. 
 
Real estate agents do try to make it on time together with their buyers. But sometimes delay occurs.  Buyers might arrive late for their appointment for a lot of reasons.  Hopefully, your sellers are away from the residence in expectation of the viewing.  … (1 comments)

homes in san diego: Buying a New Home - 06/20/12 10:56 PM
 
Have you ever considered the comparative value of new homes versus previously existing ones?
 
Here are the benefits of buying a new home:
 
 
 
Less Maintenance – New homes have an immaculate look.  It also requires less cleaning and repairs.  The materials used are new and up-to-date.
 
 
 
Amenities – You will have enough room for amenities.  You can have your swimming pool, a garden, or a sauna.  And the good news is that your expenses will be lower when all of these are included into your building plans.
 
 
 
Landscaping – If … (1 comments)

homes in san diego: Real Estate Mistakes! - 06/20/12 02:57 AM
 
Here are my top 5 lists of biggest mistakes in Real Estate.  
5.      Buying a Home because the Decorations are Beautiful!  
You are buying a home, not the decorations or anything inside the house.  Look at the structure of the house, the floor plan and square footage.  Also consider the dimensions of the house and check how that’s going to work with your belongings.  
4.      Waiting for the Right Weather.  
    You don’t need to wait for the right weather to put your house on the market.      No matter what the season is, there are a … (1 comments)

homes in san diego: How To Refuse A Client - 06/18/12 12:34 AM
There are numerous reasons why one would refuse a client; don’t have enough time, conflicts, moral principles, small pay.
 
So here are the things that you should do to refuse a client.
 
When turning down a client, you should always try to be respectful and to the point.  Sometimes a simple and straight statement is enough.  If this client is a good one, you can refer him to other trusted source.
 
Be honest.  Tell them the real reason why you can’t work with him.   And prepare yourself for any counteroffers the client will say if you refuse.
 
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homes in san diego: How to Deal with Aggressive Clients - 06/14/12 04:05 AM
 
It is really hard and challenging to handle clients that are very pushy.  These people try to threaten you and make unreasonable demands.   But there are ways to handle them properly.
 
 
 
- If a client threatens you, don’t try to either threaten back or make aggressive actions.  Instead, try to offer trade-offs and other options.
 
- Try to remain as well-mannered as possible.  Acknowledge their concerns calmly and professionally.
 
- In case you have done wrong, recognize it and show the client how you will make amends in return.  Let him feel that he … (5 comments)

homes in san diego: Don't Let Your Anger Controls You! - 06/12/12 03:11 PM
 A lot of people have problems controlling their anger.  Being angry is normal, a human emotion.   But anger can be destructive if you do not know how to control or deal with it.  And it can cause you a lot of problems - in your workplace, at home, or in your personal relationships. Being angry is not a problem; it is what you do with it that matters.
 
So here are the tips on how to control your anger – before it controls you.
 
 
 
YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE
 
There are times that you can't … (4 comments)

homes in san diego: Tips to Live a Stress-Free Life! - 06/12/12 12:51 AM
We know that in today's world, we have to deal with stress.  It can be family related, career related, work related and relationship related.  But no matter what, we should stay happy and optimistic.  This attitude will surely make us feel better and do wonders in whatever situations we will be.
So here are the tips to live a stress-free life:
GET ENOUGH REST! - Yes! Find time to rest.  When we are rested, we feel calmer and better to be able to deal with problems that arise.  Rest is not laziness.  It is just a simple way to put breaks … (1 comments)

homes in san diego: Things Life Is Too Short To Tolerate - 06/10/12 11:11 PM
 
 
You have a choice. Choose positive, smiling, laughing. Life is too short for the alternative. - Joanne Bishop

People who bring you down. – Relationships should help you, not hurt you.  Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven and likeminded.
A work environment or career field you hate. – Don’t settle on the first or second career field you dabble in.  Keep searching.  Eventually you will find work you love to do.  If you catch yourself working hard and loving every minute of it, don’t stop.  You’re on to something big.  Because hard work ain’t hard … (3 comments)

homes in san diego: Are You Serious?! - 06/09/12 10:47 PM
I found this funny (absurd?) pictures of real estate agents and can't help but to share it here.  Hope you'll enjoy too!
 
I think this one is joking...right?

A VERY hard working guy! He never sleeps! Rod Stewart is that you?

Very Creative!

Hey..We are not assuming anything..right?

And now!..The power of real estate signs finally discovered!


 
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homes in san diego: Real Estate Humor! - 06/09/12 11:00 AM

Ask For Raise
"I have to have a raise in my commission," the agent said to his manager. "There are three other companies after me." "Is that so?" asked the manager. "What other companies are after you?" "The electric company, the telephone company, and the gas company."
Commission Check
An agent who was being paid by the week approached his office manager and held up his last paycheck. 'This is two hundred dollars less than we agreed on,' he said. 'I know,' the manager said. 'But last week I overpaid you two hundred dollars, and you never complained.' 'Well, I … (4 comments)

homes in san diego: Wrong Flower! - 06/06/12 12:25 AM
 
I found this funny short story and can't help but to share it here.  I hope it will make your day too.

 
 
 
A client bought a new home and the broker wanted to send flowers for the occasion. They arrived at the home and the owner read the card; it said "Rest in Peace". The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the florist said. "Sir, I'm really sorry for the mistake, but rather than getting angry you should … (3 comments)

homes in san diego: Funny Listings! - 06/03/12 09:50 PM
Try and work for it!

This is your private travel dreams in your personal throne!
I don't think this is boring!

You must be alive,alert and enthusiastic before you can even head downstairs.

In a hurry? No problem!

It's a special feature!

 
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homes in san diego: Funny Real Estate Ads! - 05/31/12 08:48 AM
Creativity is the key to most any advertising campaign, Realtors® are no exception. Sometimes when trying to describe a property you simply have to be creative and come up with words that will catch the attention of the reader, sometimes it works better than others....
Plumbing sold separately: This phrase was used to promote a vandalized home in an ad on Loopnet.com, noting that the home had been stripped of it's plumbing as reflected in the price of under $25,000.
 
Fixer-Upper: Generally meaning the previous occupants kicked in all the walls and smashed all the windows before vacating.
 
Handyman … (3 comments)

homes in san diego: Funny Interview Questions - 05/30/12 10:01 PM
Glassdoor.com has spent time going through the thousands of interview questions shared by job candidates to come up with a list of the Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions.
"If you were shrunk to the size of a pencil and put in a blender, how would you get out?" - Asked at Goldman Sachs, Analyst position "How many ridges [are there] around a quarter?" - Asked at Deloitte, Project Analyst position "What is the philosophy of Martial Arts?" - Asked at Aflac, Sales Associate position "Explain [to] me what has happened in this country during the last 10 years." - Asked at … (5 comments)

homes in san diego: Things to Tell Your Real Estate Buyer Clients Early On - 05/29/12 10:02 PM
 

 
 
Real estate deals fall through every day for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, many times these deal-killer scenarios could have been avoided if the real estate agent or broker had just educated their buyer clients as to the process before the first purchase contract was written.
 
Don't be afraid of giving your buyer clients an early education in problems that might be encountered, how they are usually resolved and your role in the process. Negative surprises in the emotionally charged and time-sensitive home purchase process can be avoided in many cases by going through a checklist … (3 comments)

homes in san diego: Another REAL ESTATE AGENTS MYTHS! - 05/28/12 10:33 PM




They have big hair.
Fact: Though occasionally real estate agents do have big hair, most are regular people who get up in the morning just like you do, and go to work just like you do. Many real estate agents, in fact, are going bald due to stress related hair loss. Same with the fancy dagger-shaped manicures; in actuality, many real estate agents have bitten their nails down to nubs.
 
 
 



Real Estate Agents drive luxury cars while talking on their cell phones.
This might just be a coincidence with all the … (4 comments)