During my younger years, I have this dream of moving from one place to another. I always love the idea of living in a new house and meeting new friends. This dream has changed though when I got older and have my own family. I guess this attitude has something to do with maturity and part of our idea of seeking stability. After several moves from one house to another in the past, from country to country, the notion of transferring from one house to another stresses me. It is like a temporary interruption of most things that I … (1 comments)
atlanta sellers: Sending Out Text Messages While Driving To Confirm Appointments
- 04/11/14 12:30 AM
Everyday, we are driven with goals that we set out to achieve. And I think almost everyone who is striving to be successful in real estate business that we personally know is busy. Calendar schedule are full with appointments. When the day job is done, we have other personal stuff to attend to as well as social media and emails. The following day, we are swamped with paperwork, calls to be returned, meeting with real estate buyers, real estate sellers and other real estate investors. The next thing we know, we are already on the road trying to catch our breath, … (0 comments)
atlanta sellers: Why Furniture Matters
- 02/20/14 03:05 AM
When we are in the business of renting out houses we want to be sure that the house is attractive enough to merit the approval of choice and to stand out among other houses for rent in the market. One thing to consider is whether it’s worth furnishing a house or not. As we are aware, furnishing a house can be costly, so let us look at the advantages and disadvantages involved in furnishing a house for rent. For most tenants, a furnished property is very attractive as it will save them money since they do not need to buy the … (0 comments)
Who wants to answer first? I bet all AR members would like to raise hands and answer at the same time with ---plenty! And yes, because we all are aware of how much passion we are pouring into our Real Estate business to make it work.
In my mind, Real Estate is more like a love affair. You really have to have a 100% interest, love and commitment. Love and commitment are two very essential components in a successful Real Estate business. According to Kenneth H. Blanchard, "There's a difference … (3 comments)
We absolutely have nothing to complain about. And as gifts are given and received this holiday season, We think of the gift of knowing you.
To everyone here in Activerain, Thank you for sharing your experiences, ideas and for all your wonderful comments.
Thank you for the pleasure of working with you and for the opportunity to serve you Happy Holidays!
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atlanta sellers: Oh Please Don't Sell A Smelly House
- 12/18/13 12:46 AM
Does your home have this lingering smell that just won't go away? Oh, please don't try to sell a smelly house! I've been to hundreds of houses like you do and I think when something smells really bad you just can't forget it. Some houses just acquired a smell that is very noticeable once you entered the house. Home Sellers should at least consider deodorizing the house to get rid of the odor. A smelly house is a big turn off. We should all have the sense to recognize the fact that it's not very likely that home buyers will … (4 comments)
atlanta sellers: Buyers Losing Money Fast
- 11/14/13 07:31 PM
Buyers losing money fast! I know a couple who were trying to buy a house in Gwinnett County that was overpriced. I am assuming the seller listed it for that price because if you calculate what Zillow shows they paid for it and you subtract the six years they've owned it, the home is still overpriced. However the buyer's agent made a big mistake. She did not look into the value of the home before making a full price offer. The seller agreed to the offer. The buyer proceeds to spend $300 on an inspection then another $400 on … (17 comments)
"Who is the lucky owner?" "Wow, your house is just perfect!" "This is such a paradise, you are very lucky, indeed!" "Can we schedule our next party in your house?" "This is just a perfect location and the neighborhood is awesome!"
Praises and admiration of your dream house is just endless. You smile because you happen to be the proud owner of that dream house. You and your husband spent most of your time with home improvements every now and then. This house is really perfect for you, your husband and your two kids. And you know in … (0 comments)
atlanta sellers: Think Like A Home Buyer And Act Like A Professional Photographer
- 10/31/13 12:56 AM
One of the most crucial decisions to undertake when you are planning to sell a house is on how to make your home presentable and inviting to home buyers. Of course, there are several ways to market your home in just a click from your computer. However, we have to keep in mind that home buyers who use the internet have very high expectations visually. And you can't really blame them. As we all know a picture paints a thousand words. So if you have prepared your pictures for posting with the homebuyers in mind and it made a great … (6 comments)
atlanta sellers: Are You Buying A Bargain Or A House Of Horror?
- 10/13/13 06:21 PM
Are you buying a bargain or a house of horror? As Halloween is approaching, news of "vampire foreclosures" is lurking in the US market and is said to be a big threat in the U.S. housing recovery. RealtyTrac recently reported "vampire foreclosures" about a growing number of homes around the U.S. that habe been seized by a bank, but are still lived in by the original owners. According to the housing data provider - RealtyTrac, an estimated 47% of bank owned homes across the country are still occupied by the original owner and and this goes up to 65% in … (3 comments)
atlanta sellers: House Prices Rose In Atlanta In August 2013 But Sales Were Down?
- 09/28/13 12:41 AM
It was recently reported by the Atlanta Board of Realtors that in Atlanta prices rose but sales were down by 5.7 in August year on year. The average sales price jumped to $148,500. The explaination, lower sales can be blamed on higer interest rates that increased by about 1 % in a year and also fewer buyers can qualify for a loan due to salaries not keeping up with living costs and some additional legislation that puts the lender in a position of applying more scrutiny so that less would be borrowers qualified. However, there is some contradiction in this … (0 comments)
atlanta sellers: The Economic Barometer Shows Housing Outlook From Fair To Bright
- 09/11/13 03:14 AM
There are vast differences in the housing price rates of increase not only from state to state but from county to county within the same state. The Standard and Poor’s / Case Schiller 20 city price index is really just a snapshot based on incomplete data but it shows average year on year price rises of 12.2% to May 2013. The lowest price rises within the 12.2% average were as follows:
When we place the highest and lowest gains side by side, the average increase becomes less meaningful and it could even suggest that buyers are looking for sunshine … (0 comments)
atlanta sellers: How To Be The Best CEO In Real Estate And Still Be A Terrific Manager
- 09/04/13 10:19 AM
A manager is only as good as the people he employs and empowers with enough trust to do the job in his absence. This is applicable to real estate as well as other service industries. To be successful as a real estate business owner, one must be able to market so that sellers not only connect to a network of people who are potential buyers by listing on the MLS but also do other out of the box things to reach out to buyers. This could include having a radio campaign resulting in people calling up saying I want to … (0 comments)
atlanta sellers: How To Kill A Deal 101
- 07/05/13 01:58 AM
How to kill a deal 101? I think I can sum this up in three words - Lack of Communication. We all know that communication is important. However, isn’t it ironic that in a world of smart phones, tablets, computers, laptops, internet cafes, wi-fi in every Starbucks or Target or wherever you go, that we still seem to not be able to find each other in a timely manner when we need to? It always amazes me how that is always the case. Reality is that life keeps us pretty busy here in the states. Sometimes this is not … (1 comments)
atlanta sellers: Atlanta GA Champions East Coast Housing Recovery
- 03/14/13 12:28 AM
Atlanta GA Champions East Coast Housing Recovery with New Construction and Higher Prices than National Averages. The Atlanta Real Estate Forum recently reported the good news that local home prices have increased 2% higher than the 7.3% national averages. So a 9.3% increase clearly indicates that Atlanta GA is enjoying an economic recovery as well as a housing recovery. The forum also explains that any shortfall in the resale market will be made up by an increased number of new constructions to be undertaken by several building firms. This building of new homes will be necessary to ensure that increased … (0 comments)
ABM – Always Be Marketing…EVEN in a Sellers Market We all know this. Really we do. In Real Estate, it is truly all about marketing. Our market right now along with many others in the country is a Seller’s Market in many pockets. I have already started to hear the conversations in some agent circles about good times ahead. While that may be true, my first question is always ‘How do you plan to leverage your marketing during these times?’ While the days ahead may indeed be promising for listings, one need only remember what happened a few … (2 comments)
The notion of virtual real estate should consider the context that the Internet plays in the overall process of buying or selling a home. More than 90% of all first steps that people take towards selling or buying a home begin with browsing the Internet. That is a huge change from say 10 years ago. How time have changed. So what are the “Virtual Real Estate” tools that make our buying or selling experiences interesting and enjoyable creating this surge?
First let’s define “Virtual”. Existing in the mind, especially as a product of the imagination is a … (1 comments)
atlanta sellers: To Succeed in Investing in Real Estate Don’t Let Dollar Signs Blind Your Vision
- 03/06/13 04:33 AM
Consider this scenario and see how the folks you meet up to do business with perceive you. If you always have an agenda to resell and flip houses and that’s the extent of your vocabulary, then you are missing out. People appreciate some personal touch, some rapport and a relationship that’s not just ‘okay, it’s sold, I gotta go, I am done here!’, ‘Thank you, sir or ma’am.’ ‘I don’t have business talking with this guy anymore, I got what I wanted.’ Your goal to succeed is dependent on how you manage to transform your business goal into something more … (0 comments)
It is 2006 or 2007 again? Home prices soar in some areas. Not just go up but soar! A little bit of news comes out about a market rebound and all of a sudden I am seeing more private Sellers listing their homes. Not at the 5-10% bump we have seen in our market the last few months but rather at 40-50% higher. I would love to say these are isolated events but they are not. Inventory is down and people are definitely trying to take advantage. Example, this morning I looked at a small 3/2 ranch home. Six … (0 comments)
atlanta sellers: Generate Real Estate Leads and Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
- 02/28/13 10:13 PM
I recently read an article by Sir Richard Branson advising to use an unlikely mix of people from different backgrounds, placed in unusual but enjoyable situations to get a “think-tank” of unusual and creative ideas that can work. This beats brain storming on Monday morning with a bland backdrop of filing cabinets, clinking of the coffee cups and the refreshments trolley moving around the office. Some Out of The Box Ideas: To close more real estate deals, think creatively, go to the park and join in with the yoga instructor. As we all know yoga makes the body more flexible … (2 comments)
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