Carol Murphy - Ohio Realtor (RE/MAX Homeward Bound)

Last week, I continued by "cleaning out" of items in the attic.  If you haven't done this in a long time, plan to do it soon.  It is amazing what you have put away and now you will wonder WHY!! Talk about laughing!  How long has it been since you found your first "professional" real estate photo?...

Individual 2009 Tax Credit Opportunity               By Carol Murphy, CRS, RE/MAX Homeward Bound    Do you know someone paying rent?  Maybe a niece or nephew, brother or sister or a grandchild?  Do you know a veteran or their spouse paying rent?  If they have not owned a home in the previous 3 ye...

With spring arriving, I used a couple of hours to start my "spring cleaning".  My goal was to clean out old records for transactions completed long ago.  Little did I realize what a walk down memory lane the task was going to be. I spent 4 hours sitting on the floor leafing through the records.  ...

This is a very strong statement and commitment.  What does this statement mean to our industry?  When we received our license and acceptance into the National Association of REALTORS®, we agreed to pledge ourselves as a REALTOR®...... I will strive to be honorable and to abide by the Golden Rule....

We, REALTORS, have agreed to be governed by NAR's Code of Ethics.  When was the last time you reviewed the Code or supplied your clients with a copy of the Code?  As a volunteer on the Lorain County Association of REALTORS Professional Standards Committee, we must attend an annual training sessio...

While attending a recent North Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce event, someone asked how me about selecting a Realtor.  His comment "there are so many Realtors in the area" made me answer without hesitation.  My first question: who did you purchase your present home from?  He couldn't remember ...

This morning our broker helped my peers (and myself) celebrate our 2008 accomplishments.  Now stop thinking......how could they be celebrating anything with the market like it is?  There is alot for all of us realtors to celebrate.  We can celebrate being able to assist families make the largest ...

Yesterday I had the pleasure to speak for a senior citizen group here in Avon Lake.  What a wonderful welcome they gave me! First question they asked......how can I sell my home in today's marketplace?  My suggestions were the what every agent should suggest:  Interview 3 Realtors --  ask for a w...

Sitting here watching it snow, I have been thinking about the telephone calls and emails we REALTORS answer daily.  A buyer asking for comparables for a home he viewed.  A seller asking when is the best time to list his home.  A buyer questioning why he needs to sign more documents for an REO own...

Don't believe everything you read or see on the TV news programs!  As a 30 year real estate veteran, it is my opinion real estate continues to be the best financial investment anyone can make.  There is always the good, the bad and the ugly with anything.  The good about todays' real estate marke...