san diego real estate: Home Buyer Turnoffs! - 07/15/12 03:52 AM
Before selling or marketing make your home make sure that you have carefully assessed your home.  Here are the things you need to check or fix in order to avoid the prospective buyer from walking out the door.
Peeling Paint Ruins Curb Appeal Peeling paint, whether it is on the exterior or interior, sends a message that you really do not want to communicate. This is a maintenance concern and to the flipper, the contractor, or the investor, peeling paint is a good thing because it makes the house look bad and devalues the home. He or she knows how … (3 comments)

san diego real estate: Optical Illusion - 07/09/12 10:18 PM
Optical Illusions really fascinate me.  I enjoy looking at it and trying to find what the illusion is, and it is also my way of exercising my brain.  And base on what I read, optical illusion also helps in meditation and self-hypnosis.
Here are the two optical illusions I find really enthralling.

Can you see Marilyn Monroe?

No? Then try to step back several feet away. 

Double Picture. What do you see?
You saw a couple in an intimate love position, right? Interestingly, research has shown that young children cannot identify the intimate couple because they do … (4 comments)

san diego real estate: Exercise Your Brain! - 07/09/12 05:00 AM
 
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important that we keep mentally alert. The saying: "If you don't use it, you will lose it" also applies to the brain. Below is a very private way to gage your loss or non-loss of intelligence. So take the following test presented here and determine if you are losing it or are still a MENSA candidate. OK, relax, clear your mind and . . . begin.
 
What do you put in a toaster? The answer is bread. If you said "toast", then … (1 comments)

san diego real estate: Make Your Real Estate Agent Hate You - 07/09/12 04:40 AM
 
There are a lot of reasons why home buyers need a Real Estate agent.  As a home buyer is pretty normal that you worry since buying a home is one of the most important investments you will ever make.  
Real Estate agent is one of your most important helpers. So avoid these things to prevent your agent from hating you.  
1.     Work with more than one agent.  One agent is all you need to help find the best deal and meet your needs.  The Multiple Listing Service or MLS provides every agent access to houses being sold by … (1 comments)

san diego real estate: Funny Sunday - 07/08/12 12:19 AM
 
Let us enjoy the weekend everyone.  Here are some funny jokes that I hope will make your day.
 
 
 
The captain of the Titanic gathers his passengers and tells them: “I have some news for you: one is bad and one is good. Which one do you want to hear first?” “The bad one!” “In the next couple of hours the ship will break in two and sink!” “And what about the good news?” “We’ll get 11 Oscars for that!”
 
A guy talks to his friend: “You know, I got really unlucky with both of my wives!” … (2 comments)

san diego real estate: Make People Buy Your Home! - 07/07/12 01:51 PM
The economy today is still down, so it’s no surprise that it might be harder to sell your home sometimes.  So why not do something to improve your chances of selling your house?  Here are the steps you can try to make people buy your home:
1 - Improve your curb appeal. “First impression lasts.”  This is very true!  When you show your house to a prospective buyer, the first thing they are going to see is how your house looks when they drive in.  Of course, everyone wants to have a beautiful house, so the prettier it looks the better it … (3 comments)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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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san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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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san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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)

san diego real estate: 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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san diego real estate: 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)