escrows: We Are the Champions! - 09/10/08 05:19 AM
I did it! I achieved my goal and rode my bike around Lake Tahoe, CA on Sunday! It was an especially poignant moment for me, as I've been plagued with back problems for the last year. At one point, I was unsure I would ever be able to ride again much less work.
 My time around the lake was stellar with an average speed of 16.5 miles an hour. Pretty impressive when you consider the route is 72 miles long with 3740 feet of vertical climb! I had the biggest smile on my face as I passed the finish line with … (0 comments)

escrows: Do you use Transaction Coordinators in your state? - 10/22/07 05:33 AM
In Northern California, Transaction Coordinators are hired by brokerage offices to help agents coordinate their sales transactions. Coordinators manage paperwork, remind team members of upcoming events and help solve problems. I have had the opportunity to work with other real estate professionals in the Ohio, Nevada and Texas areas. Each state manages transactions differently. So I'm sending a shout out to find out if agents in your area use a coordinator? Your feedback will help me with a survey I'm conducting-Thanks-Diana  … (5 comments)

escrows: Careful when you number addendums - 10/19/07 12:28 PM
As a Transaction Coordinator, I review a lot of contracts before applying them to my systems. I've noticed lately buyers and sellers are negotiating more and agents are using a number of addendums to counter terms. Remember to be consistent wih numbering or lettering! I've had addendums with no numbers identifying them or use of the same number or letter. It becomes difficult to track the addendums not to mention understand which addendum supercedes or counters the previous! Welcome to my world!- Diana
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