doug rogers bayou properties realty: Big Sign or Little Sign?
- 06/13/12 08:09 AM
Later this month Bayou Properties Realty will order another batch of signs. Frankly the listing rush has caught me off guard and I should have ordered some reserves earlier in the year. Oh well, if we must have problems...
At my old firm we used the mac-daddy signs. You know, the ones that had to be disassembled in order to fit in a Jeep. When we opened our shop last year, I grudgingly agreed to use the smaller signs.
Frankly the smaller ones make life easy. Slap one in the back seat and off to listing land we go! And … (12 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Housing Market Report for Pineville Louisiana 71360
- 06/13/12 06:36 AM
Housing Market Report for Pineville Louisiana 71360--
Even in the face of oppressive Summer heat (can you imagine what August will be like), demand for housing in Pineville Louisiana remains strong. With Low interest rates (some buyers are getting 3.5% fixed for thirty years), and a healthy local economy listings are seeing brisk activity.
Homes for sale in Pineville
Currently there are 106 homes active on the market in greater Pineville in the 75k-260k dollar range. With an average list price of 156,640 dollars these homes remain affordable. There are condos, homes with land, and subdivision properties represented in this … (0 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: My Home is Vacant, Why Should I Leave the Utilities On?
- 06/12/12 04:47 AM
Depending on the seller's time frame, it may be necessary to move prior to the listing going under contract. With bills from both homes flowing in, the natural tendency is to seek ways to cut cost. Let's examine why turning off utilities is a bad idea...
1) It gets hot in the South-- With the outside temperature over 90, how hot do you think it is inside? I've literally felt the hot air hit me when opening the front door. My buyers aren't sweating because of the fancy crown molding...
2) Dark Rooms are Scary-- During the summer buyers often … (66 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Woodcliff Subdivision, Pineville,La
- 06/11/12 02:26 AM
3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Woodcliff Subdivision, Pineville,La--
Searching for a 3 bedroom home in Pineville, La? Need to find a home in JI Barron School district? If so, 196 Woodcliff should be on your must see list.
In the grand New Orleans style, 196 Woodcliff features exposed brick and STUNNING wood floors. Imagine hosting a Thanksgiving Feast in this space.
The living room features high ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. Homes in Woodcliff Subdivision feature amenities like this for a modest investment. The best part? With low interest rates owning 196 Woodcliff is … (1 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: When prospecting stops a sudden pay cut is just around the corner
- 06/11/12 01:52 AM
This was a TOUGH lesson for me to learn. The phone is ringing, houses are being toured, listings are closing. Nirvana right? All that's left is to pick the 3-series sedan or sports coupe.
Then "it" stops. The listing closed, the buyers bought from their cousin, and all the sudden the phone no longer rings. Well, except those lovely calls from the mother-in-law, but those don't end in a check!
When you stop prospecting this is like a plumber patching a leaky pipe. There may still be water on the floor, but said liquid was already in the tube. Once … (8 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: 3 Bedroom Home For Sale Pineville Louisiana. Price Reduced!
- 06/09/12 02:33 AM
3 Bedroom Home For Sale Pineville Louisiana. Price Reduced!--
Searching for a three bedroom home for sale in Pineville, La? Need extra space for an office or home school room? If so 3022 Donahue Ferry Road should be on your must see list!
Good luck finding such a large kitchen for under 110,000 dollars. The new owners of 3022 Donahue Ferry Road will enjoy a kitchen not typically seen in this price range.
And there she is in all her glory! This is not a bedroom doing double-duty as a office. This is a separate, private space that … (0 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Another One Sold! Three Bedroom Home In Deville Louisiana
- 06/07/12 02:37 AM
Another One Sold! Three Bedroom Home In Deville Louisiana--
After a quick three months on the market, Bayou Properties Realty was able to find a buyer for this lovely home at 74 Stock Landing Road.
The new owner will undoubtedly enjoy this open kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. There is already talk of a nice 4th of July party just around the corner.
The best part? The buyer was able to secure this three bedroom home in Deville for less than his rent! And thanks to 100% Rural Development Financing his down-payment was ZERO,ZIP, as in … (3 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: 3 Bedroom Home For Sale Alexandria Garden District 71301
- 06/05/12 06:25 AM
3 Bedroom Home For Sale Alexandria Garden District 71301--
Searching for the PERFECT Alexandria Garden District home? 2308 Marye Street features 3 bedrooms, period details, and a fenced backyard for only 132,500 dollars!
The wood floors will be a source of pride for the lucky new owner. High ceilings and fresh paint make the living room a focal point for entertaining.
The kitchen at 2308 Marye features plenty of storage space and modern appliances. Enjoy the charm of a historic home but retain the convenience of modern living.
One can own an Alexandria Garden District home … (1 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Tips For Avoiding Sponsorship Fatigue
- 06/04/12 01:06 PM
As the owner of a small business and parent to four kids I am often asked to sponsor community events. Hey mister, can't you spare a few bucks (or several hundred) to help ____________ cause? Not having the resources of a Donald Trump, I have learned to say no from time to time. Here are some conditions I consider when asked to spare a few bucks...
1) Are My Kids Actively Involved-- This spring I sponsored my daughter's softball team. Would I have parted with 350 bucks had she not been on it? Probably not!
2) How Much is this … (2 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Vacation Is History, Back To Work in the Morning
- 06/03/12 01:49 PM
Please excuse my week-long absence from the ActiveRain community. But with a view like this who could blame me? I honestly brought the laptop with the plan of working a couple of afternoons. Thanks to my great business partner I was able to almost completely unplug for the whole week.
The week featured much fresh ice cream. Mable Slab, Cold Stone, and Shakes offered all sorts of treats. My youngest loved the in-house waffle cones. You won't find anything like this in our home town.
The sugar-white Destin sand was perfect for making your siblings disappear. But the … (2 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Time For Destin!
- 05/25/12 08:44 AM
The van is packed, and at 3AM tomorrow morning the Rogers family will be headed to Destin Florida. Short sales, appraisal SNAFUS, and low ball offers? These are other people's problems for the next seven days.
Although we cannot check into our condo until 4pm (ridiculous), I have a fool proof plan. All four kids (now cranky after a long trip) unload and take up residence in the lobby. This is normally enough to secure early check in...
This week I will post pictures of the beach, a giant grouper(if my luck holds), and a slice of the best key … (5 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Three Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La 71360
- 05/24/12 01:56 AM
Three Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La 71360--
Looking for three bedroom home in Pineville? 336 Gary K features three bedrooms and two full baths. The home is in need of some TLC and updating, but is a SCREAMING value at only 96,500 dollars.
A large fenced lot, spacious rooms, and Pineville schools make this three bedroom home a must see. Call Doug Rogers with Bayou Properties Realty today at (318) 613-1994 for your private tour.
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Nothing Attracts Future Clients Like Past Success!
- 05/22/12 11:15 PM
"It Seems like you are always selling something", was one of the first things the new clients mentioned at our listing appointment. They contacted me out of the blue. "Hi Doug, would you come talk to us about selling our home"? Who doesn't like to hear that on the other end of their cell phone?
My new clients are friends of some of my Facebook friends. When I list a new property, or write consumer targeted posts I like to link to Facebook. Thanks to consistent effort, in their eyes I soon became the "go to" person for real estate … (6 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Before You Back Out Of That Sales Contract...
- 05/22/12 12:29 AM
The negotiations proceeded smoothly and the home sailed through the inspection process without a glitch. Title work is now complete and the two sides are almost ready to close. But wait! Uncle Joe says that prices are about to tank nation wide. According to Joe and his coffee buddies, that home you are buying will be worthless before Thanksgiving.
What's Uncle Joe's advice? Don't sign of course! Just like buying a car, you ain't liable for nuthin until you sign at closing. But much like his Y2k predictions, Uncle Joe is wrong again. Let's see what may happen in Louisiana … (12 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Pineville, Louisiana
- 05/21/12 06:47 AM
3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Pineville, Louisiana--
Looking for a 3 bedroom home for sale in Pineville Louisiana? Tired of touring homes that need a ton of work? If so, 117 Hudson street needs to be on your must see list!
No expense was spared returning 117 Hudson Street back to her original glory. Yes, those are original hard wood floors! You won't find that at a home improvement store.
Life is too short NOT to have granite counter tops! The owners went with upscale fixtures, stainless appliances, and of course granite squares.
Both bathrooms … (1 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Home For Sale In The Alexandria Garden District--Price Reduced
- 05/20/12 03:26 AM
Home For Sale In The Alexandria Garden District--Price Reduced
Searching for old world charm, but not ready to sacrifice modern living? 1739 Thornton Court features just the right blend of historic charm and modern updates.
Most rooms features stunning hardwood flooring and original fixtures. Imagine the grand parties this home must have hosted. With such elegance, odds are this property will have an active social calender!
Imagine strolling down the steps to greet your dinner guests. Just like past owners of 1739 Thornton Court have been doing for generations!
Don't let the home's elegance fool you. 1739 … (3 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: My Buyer Thought I Was On Drugs
- 05/20/12 02:59 AM
There I was...blood-shot watery eyes, wrinkled clothes, and a good ten minutes late for the home inspection. That's not how the agents on House Hunters look! "Dude, are you okay"? Was the best my dear buyer could offer.
I don't work well sick. Nothing takes the wind out of my lungs like, well, mucus! This past week witnessed the rapid onset of a nasty late spring cold. Add an overwhelming fatigue to the usual symptoms and not much real estate wise was accomplished.
That home inspection? I woke up forty minutes before hand. Did I mention it was scheduled for … (13 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: 3 bedroom Home For Rent in Alexandria La
- 05/19/12 02:53 AM
3 bedroom Home For Rent in Alexandria La--
Searching for a 3 bedroom rental home in Alexandria La? 3424 Prescott street has been updated with fresh paint, new fixtures, refinished hardwood flooring, and a new central AC system.
Take a look at these hardwood floors. Who wants nasty, rental grade carpet when you can enjoy such timeless beauty? These lovely floors can be found in every room expect the kitchen and bathroom.
Tired of cramped apartment living with no private green space? 3424 Prescott features a large back yard with mature hardwood trees. Crave fresh produce? This home … (0 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: You Can't Close Them All (So You Better Have More Than One)
- 05/18/12 01:11 PM
FACT #1--Some deals are going to die.
FACT #2-- There is nothing agents can do about fact #1.
Regardless of our efforts, some transactions are destined for that grand closing table up in the sky. Loss of income, destruction of the property, non-performing buyer or seller, things happen that are beyond our control. At the end of the day we cannot make the client sign on the dotted line.
What's the best defense? Simple, always have multiple deals in escrow. When I started I was the lone deal ranger. Because, well I usually only had one deal! Did I service … (28 comments)
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doug rogers bayou properties realty: Home For Sale in Good Earth Subdivision, Alexandria Louisiana 71303
- 05/17/12 12:12 AM
Home For Sale in Good Earth Subdivision, Alexandria Louisiana--
Looking for a houses for sale in Good Earth Subdivision? This West Alexandria home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Combine this with great location/school zones and you have a must see property.
The kitchen features updated ceramic tile counters and plenty of storage space. Bring on the holiday cooking season!
Need a separate space for a home office, or perhaps a dedicated workout room? 5617 Demeter has a lovely sunroom with plenty of windows for natural light. Ceiling fans and a separate air condition system help keep … (5 comments)
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