wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Northeast Cedar Rapids Real Estate Needs Second, Third Look! - 10/08/06 01:08 PM

 211 Morningside Ct. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Almost 4000 square feet of living area in this oversized, elegant ranch in Bowman Woods.  This property is an unheard of $124.00 a square foot, while other comparable properties are $146.00 per square foot and higher. This is the only property of it's kind in the Northeast quadrant of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cul-de-sac with panoramic view of the valley. Minutes from shopping, bike trail, and pool. Two gas fireplaces, main floor features den with visionary door and stained glass transom windows, laundry room, dining room, butler's bar, crown molding with 10 ft. ceilings, kitchen has … (0 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Real Estate in Northeast Cedar Rapids is Warm and Cozy! - 10/02/06 06:11 AM
Fall weather might be here, but real estate in Northeast Cedar Rapids is warm and toasty!  If you're looking to move to one of the most popular and beautiful sections of Cedar Rapids, look no further.  Here is some demographic data for the zip code 52402, which is primarily Northeast Cedar Rapids.
Population:
Total Population:                   39,360
Employment:
White Collar:      21,706
Blue Collar:          5,080
Households:
Total Households:         16,529
Family Households:        10,032
Non-Family Households:   6,497
Education:
No High School                 393
Some High School           1197
Some College                 5421
Associate Degree             2723
Bachelor's Degree            7213
Graduate Degree             2356
Weather:
Average High in January       28.30
Average Low in January        11.50
Average High in July            85.30
Average Low in July             64.30
Annual Precipitation            36.32 in.
Crime:
*The following values are represented as … (1 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Real Estate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Offers Great Value! - 10/02/06 05:56 AM
It's October, and although the weather might be cooling off, the housing market is still nice and toasty!  If you're wanting to buy a home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, now is the time.  Skogman Realty has lots of inventory to choose from.  Whether you are looking in Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest Cedar Rapids, or Marion, Iowa, buyers will have plenty of styles, price ranges, and financing options to choose from. 
I welcome First Time Home Buyers to my website: http://www.ChristopherSmithRealtor.com to receive free information, sign up for my monthly newsletter, and hear about wonderful financing options for YOU!
Please visit my website … (0 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Volunteer Hours Are Many At Cedar Rapids Public Schools - 09/15/06 03:27 AM

The Cedar Rapids Community School District's Volunteer Services Program brings the community into the classroom in an organized manner to enrich the learning environment for students and supports the efforts of staff.  During the 2005-06 school year, the district added more than 6,700 part time staff without adding a dime to the budget.  Those volunteers reported 135,774 hours of service!  Parents make up the bulk of the volunteer workforce, with non-parents, high school and college students, senior adults, and business and industry professionals contributing as well.
"There is no question that the generous contributions of our volunteers continue to be vital to … (0 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Logos and Branding: Are They In Your Marketing Tool Belt??? - 09/12/06 07:09 AM

 In our training classes we spoke a lot about logos and branding and how important they are for sheer recognition.  The more people see a logo and branding, the more they come to know and more importantly TRUST this brand.  In my town, there is only one Realtor who uses a logo and brand and her name has come to be known with quality and service.  People know that when they call this Realtor, they will get what they see in the logo, quality and service. 
Since I'm a Smith and I smile a lot, I like the play on words.  … (9 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Skogman Realty - Family Owned Realty At Its Best! - 09/06/06 01:46 PM
I know about all the big boys out there in the real estate world.  The presence, marketing, and clout these companies hold in most of our communities is impressive and I'm sure that the Realtors that work for these companies are well taken care of, and love being part of a powerful company.
This is a blog for the little guy.  The family owned realty companies out there.  The mom and pop shops that get the job done with every bit of professionalism and drive as the big boys do.  I would love to hear from agents that belong to the family … (1 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Services I Can Offer My Clients - 09/04/06 03:16 AM
It's important in this competitive business to offer value added services to our clients.  What separates you from the rest of the agents in your town?  Are you able to give your clients the services they need to keep them coming back?  In addition to my customer friendly website: www.christophersmithrealtor.com , the following is a list of services I offer my clients in the hopes that they will be my customers forever!
Analyze your needs and wantsQualify you for a mortgage loanMake lender recommendationsCheck your creditSchool boundary questionsQuestions on taxes in various areasProvide city map/newcomer packetSet up a lender pre-Q interview for youShare … (5 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Skogman Realty and Cedar Rapids Real Estate - 09/01/06 09:50 AM
Skogman Realty is the dominant player in the Cedar Rapids Real Estate market.  in a town of roughly 170,000 people, Skogman Realty employs as of last week 192 full time Cedar Rapids Realtors.  Through August of this year, we have a 35% market share of all business relating to real estate.  Our primary means of marketing in a town of this size are of course through our local newspaper, the Cedar Rapids Gazette.  We write our adds for new listings and Open Houses for the Sunday paper.  If you have a listing, then of course your name rider, and other advertising that … (0 comments)

wwwchristophersmithrealtorcom: Giving The Customer What They Want - 08/21/06 04:51 AM
Since becoming a Realtor and adding a website to my arsenal of tools for attracting clients, I am continually tweaking my site to appeal to my customers.  I am constantly thinking, what does my customer want or need in a website.  I've been to so many agent websites, they are all rolling together in my mind.  These are some of the items that I feel are necessary for a successful Realtor website:
1. A link to the latest real estate news on www.realtor.com
2. A feedback post with contact, so customers can tell me what they like or don't like, or would like … (1 comments)

 

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