President’s Day is now one of those “orphan” holidays that comes around once a year. There is little fanfare or celebration associated with the day. Although the banks and post office are closed, most businesses seem to operate as usual. Historically, the Federal holiday was on February 22, the b...

02/17/2013

The first signs of Spring!

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From frigid frozen tendrils spawned,The pinks and purples pierce the dawn,Pried from Winter’s icy grasp,Declare that Spring is nigh at last! (R Weisser 2013) One of the advantages to living in the South is that the first blooms of Spring arrive very early. Many daffodils were blooming in Jan...

02/16/2013

Take a deep breath. Today is another glorious opportunity to succeed.

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I started writing several posts this morning but that all devolved into ranting about all that is wrong in the world. But rather than spewing out another epistle that is essentially “preaching to the choir,” I decided to step back, take a deep breath, and relax. A clear mind can open itself to in...

02/15/2013

What do HUD and the Bank of America have in common?

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If you are in the real estate profession, you already know the answer to this one. Neither HUD nor the Bank of America understands or appreciates the role of the real estate agent in the transaction. Neither HUD nor the Bank of America understands or appreciates the duties of a real estate agent ...

02/14/2013

February: The most expensive month of the year!

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It hardly seems fair. Why should any day be more expensive than another in a different month? I’m not talking about St. Valentine’s Day and its ancillary costs in roses and chocolates. That’s a given and independent of its monthly association. I AM talking about the fact that the majority of the ...

02/13/2013

What does selling HUD Homes have in Common with the Andy Griffith Show?

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I am not going to keep the reader in suspense. What does selling HUD Homes have in Common with the Andy Griffith Show? Answer: They are both forever trapped in the early 1960’s. In the fictional town of Mayberry, there is still a live phone operator. At the gas station, either Gomer or Goober sti...

02/11/2013

Fade to gray! Winter in North GA.

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‘Neath dark and shrouded swirling haze,The colors leach and fade to grays,All hues and tints and pigments lost,‘Tis Nature’s palette cleansing wash! (R Weisser 2013) A winter snowstorm can be both disruptive and destructive, but there is a beautiful side to a snow event that is unparallel...

02/09/2013

Do you have the ability to pay cash for the property?

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I had a call about a rural property that has some serious issues. In addition the listing price is less than $25,000. The caller wanted to set up a time to see the property. As part of my interview, I asked the question: “Do you have the ability to pay cash for the property?” The answer was an am...

02/08/2013

Who are you? Who? Who? Branding 101.

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I have spent the last few days forensically examining my performance as a candidate in a recent election and I came up with several interesting conclusions. One of the most significant shortcomings of the campaign was name recognition, After selling real estate in the area for so many years you m...

02/07/2013

Coweta County GA Listings are still in short supply!

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Although available inventory has edged up slightly over the last few weeks, good houses for sale are still in short supply. With prices inching up and with interest remaining relatively low, many buyers are sensing that the opportunity to get a great deal is eroding with each passing day. While s...

02/06/2013