burning desire the motivational: How to buy a house - 03/13/19 01:48 AM
If a buyer is interested in buying a home, they should start the process 6-9 months before the purchase. It should begin with checking their credit. If any issues are found, they can work on that immediately. However, it takes several credit cycles (every 30 days) for the credit report to update. Credit is one of the 3 C's (credit, capacity, collateral) needed with buying a home and it is very important. Having a good to excellent credit score will determine how much you will pay to borrow money-essentially your interest rate. 
When reviewing their credit reports, they should be looking for … (4 comments)

burning desire the motivational: "Finishing Friends" - 06/21/18 07:53 AM
 
I'm an avid reader. I love to read about technology, history, real estate, and self-improvement. I recently came across a book written by a local Broker/Lawyer in my area titled "Finishing on Top: How to achieve personal goals, become successful, and experience happiness through the power of finishing by Sherman Toppin, ESQ.
In the book, the author makes mention of "Finishing Friends". He says that to achieve success you must climb a mountain and all your friends who are on the bottom of the mountain with you will think you are crazy once you start climbing. On your journey to the top … (4 comments)

burning desire the motivational: How to Flip/Fix - 02/26/18 04:21 AM
 
You may watch television and have seen the numerous fixer upper shows that highlight the ease of being able to make quick money by purchasing a house for a low cost and then doing a complete renovation and selling it for a higher price. The television shows are exciting to watch-the drama and suspense of it all, and the final beautiful project is unveiled, and we are left in awe. We say to ourselves. I can do that.
However, the television show that airs for 30-60 minutes, cannot show you all the intricate details that are involved. There are some benefits. You can … (5 comments)

burning desire the motivational: Technology changed all 5 of these businesses - 02/22/18 05:37 AM
Technology changed all five of these businesses will real estate sales be next?
 
1. Travel
2. Video Rental
3. Music Industry
4. Newspapers
5. Bookstores
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burning desire the motivational: 5 Reasons to Buy - 02/21/18 03:03 AM
5 Reasons to buy a Home and proof by some very smart people at Harvard
1. Housing  is the one leveraged Investment available
"Homeownership allows households to amplify any appreciation on the value of their homes by a leverage factor" Harvard Report
2. You're paying for housing whether you own or rent
"Homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord" Harvard Report
3. Owning is usually a form of "forced savings"
"Having to make a housing payment one way or the other, owning a home can overcome people's tendency to defer savings" Harvard Report
4. There are substantial tax … (4 comments)

burning desire the motivational: Robots in Real Estate - 02/19/18 11:32 AM
According to an article in Realtor Magazine in Jan 2018, robots are starting to do showings.
 
Zenplace in San Francisco is using robots to conduct showings. When buyer's show up at the unit the robot greets them and leads them around with the image and voice of the agent on an ipad.
 Yes, I know. Weird. But it's the trend of the industry. Maybe it's the future of how we show real estate.
I would love it, I prefer working with sellers because it difficult for me, with my condition, to shuffle around buyers. So the perfect solution has arrived. Exciting times I say, … (3 comments)

burning desire the motivational: How I make my seller's happy - 02/19/18 05:59 AM
I make my sellers happy and show my value by:
 
1.  Consistent and excessive amount of communication
2, I provide market research
3. Report market activity
4. I am genuine
5. I am grateful that out of thousands of Realtors my client chose me.
 
My goal is to get from the kitchen table to the settlement table, quickly!
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burning desire the motivational: Manage your time better, then enjoy the difference! - 02/17/18 04:51 AM
Time Management tips to help New Realtors
 
1. Everyday is a new start. Begin everyday at zero.
2. Say "no" more often-goes for family, friends, organizations, time wasters
3. Delegate almost everything-All do what's important, valuable, meaningful, and fun
4. Meal plan for the whole week.
5. Always use a time management system-CRM, Day Timer, Franklin Planner
6.Spend some quiet time-pray, meditate or just be still
7.Eat healthy and exercise
8. Plan your day in advance
9. Start your day earlier, get up earlier
10. Simplify life-We tend to make our lives more complicated then it needs to be.
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burning desire the motivational: Are your decisions costing you money? - 02/17/18 04:33 AM
Five business moves that cost agents a lot of money.
 
1. Taking overpriced listing (priced reduction schedule in contract-ok)
2. Listing properties at a reduced commission
3. Taking out buyers who don't buy from you
4.Wasting time at the office socializing or gossiping
5. Batting cleanup for other people's poor service
 
The opportunity cost or loss commission-$20,975
 
Work smarter, not harder
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burning desire the motivational: Top Do's and Don'ts for New Realtors - 02/17/18 03:41 AM
To Do:
Be Prompt and Punctual Do More-Go Above and Beyond Excessive communication throughout the entire process Use a listing and closing activity plan-document everything in a CRM or on paper. Whatever you use-Follow up Listen to your clients Don'ts
Respond late Use Fancy Industry Jargon Don't treat clients like transactions Ignore Technical Communication Preferences-some client want you to communicate via text, some face-face  
Lastly Become the agent people can't stop talking about. Transform you business into one fueled by repeats and referrals if you adopt and get rid of some of these habits. People will want to share their positive experiences with … (1 comments)

 
Deborah Ann Spence, Awesome Realtor serving Philadelphia and suburbs! (Fierce Realty Corp)

Deborah Ann Spence

Awesome Realtor serving Philadelphia and suburbs!

Philadelphia, PA

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Fierce Realty Corp

Address: 2424 E York St, Philadelphia, Pa, 19125

Mobile: 484-934-2744



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