surprise real estate: Special Moments
- 08/18/09 03:36 PM
Emerald Isle North Carolina is a gorgeous place to vacation. Today, after viewing the North Carolina Aquarium, I stopped in a little country store to cool off with some refreshing ice cream. There was a sign that caught my eye - "We do not remember days; we remember moments." As I was having a terrific moment, I realized how true that sage advice was in my life. There are special moments we will remember when dealing with clients. Do you remember when you passed your test and received your license, or your first sale or first listing? We get so caught up … (0 comments)
surprise real estate: What Matters Most
- 08/18/09 03:50 AM
I'm a firm believer in a positive attitude and believe if you radiate enthusiasm and confidence it rubs off on others and they react positively to you. How do you see yourself? It is so easy to obtain a negative defeatism attitude if we listen to the TV news or read ithe paper. Good positive upbeat stories don't sell, but the negative sensationalism is always printed. Usually there is one upbeat "feel good" piece on national TV news and that is in the last story reported for 2-3 minutes. The entire news cast is doom and gloom. When subjected to the … (2 comments)
surprise real estate: The Sweetness of Patience
- 08/16/09 03:18 PM
We all have clients that area "difficult" to deal with whether they are buying or selling. Those that won't clear the clutter or paint a wall to make the home more presentable to buyers, or buyers that won't make a decision on an offer. Our patience wears thin and it becomes frustrating for every Realtor® who desires only the best for their clients and work to that end. The reward is great in the end, but it is a challenge arriving at this point. "Patience is bitter," said Aristotle, "but it's fruit is sweet." Every one of us, who have closed … (4 comments)
surprise real estate: Heard Museum in Surprise
- 08/12/09 05:29 PM
The Heard Museum West in Surprise is closing it's doors at the end of the year due to the poor economic climate. Families no long have the disposable income for entertainment purposes and now it goes for family needs. You still have a few months to visit this beautiful and educational facility so do it now, if you can, before it closes. Heard Museum West offers an exhibition gallery showcasing more than 400 works of art from the Heard's permanent collection The museum has a changing exhibition space as well. The location also provides classroom spaces for lectures, films and discussions. The … (0 comments)
surprise real estate: A Core Value - Pass It On
- 08/11/09 04:28 AM
Progress is a wonderful thing in many cases and it is good to leave some things in the past. Take for example how I'm writing this blog. In the olden days I would be writing with a pen and paper, later a typewriter, now the computer, where I can save my work and have a "program" check my spelling. There are some things that never go out of style and one of those is respect for all people, especially those that are older. Showing respect speaks volumes about who you are what values you possess. The great Jackie Robinson said, "I'm not … (3 comments)
surprise real estate: Enthusiasm - Pass it On!
- 08/08/09 01:17 PM
Do your friends, colleagues, and those you meet enjoy being around you because you lift them up by your positive enthusiastic demeanor. No one enjoys the company of negative, whining people. Everyone has days where everything seems to go wrong, but those who control their attitude and exude enthusiasm are liked by all. Enthusiasm is contagious so catch it and pass it on! You will be glad you did and so will those around you. … (2 comments)
surprise real estate: Knock, Knock, Knock
- 08/08/09 03:12 AM
I read this thought provoking quote in Life's Little Instruction Book, number 123, "Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly." We often don't see the opportunity right in front of us because we are thinking, talking, and dwelling on the negative. Right now Realtors® are selling homes. Right now buyers are buying homes. How are these agents finding and listing homes? How are these agents finding buyers and helping them buy? If you don't know what opportunity's are in front of you it would be a terrific time to listen - especially listen to those here in Active Rain … (1 comments)
surprise real estate: Ashton Ranch
- 08/07/09 03:48 AM
The beautiful Ashton Ranch community in Surprise has three sparkling swimming pools and over 2500 mature bushes and trees. If you live in Ashton Ranch or thinking of buying a home, come to the HOA meeting held every 4th Thursday of the month. The board of directors meet at 7:00 PM at Paradise School on Rheems Road. For more information email the professional management company, Lonestar Property Management at: rbudz@lonestarpm.net. … (0 comments)
surprise real estate: Missing Information
- 08/06/09 08:21 AM
Is it painful to completely fill out the MLS form? I only ask because I find so many MLS pages incomplete there must be a good reason. Realtors® are professionals and work hard to insure complete an accurate listings. Take the Home Owners Association section on the form for example; the box is marked yes there is an association, but where is the name and more importantly the amount of the dues? I understand that it might take some digging to get this information but a real pro will be thorough and concise in all they does and will find these facts to … (2 comments)
surprise real estate: Think Like A Buyer
- 08/05/09 03:50 AM
Someone once said, "The man (person) who can put himself in the places of other men, (people) who can understand the workings of their minds, need never worry about what the future has in store for him. (them) Can you forget your personal feelings when working with a buyer and put yourself in their place? What are they thinking about what you are showing them homes you picked out? Even though you may have done an exhaustive analysis for them and you believe you have picked the right homes for them to view, have you really? Why are they slow to buy? … (0 comments)
surprise real estate: Luck
- 08/04/09 12:56 PM
"Luck," said the great baseball General Manager, Branch Rickey, "is the residue of design." How prophetic those words of wisdom always turn out to be. Another axiom in this same vain, the harder I work the luckier I get is also true. When you examine the life of those who have success, whether in business, sports, real estate, or whatever in life, you will find planning and hard work behind the "luck." Next time you bemoan the fact of someone else's luck, take stock of where you are and what you are doing to make your own luck? You won't need … (0 comments)
surprise real estate: Distractions
- 08/03/09 03:39 AM
Trying to balance real estate with family and civic obligations can be a challenge at best. Do you delve into a project, running comps, updating records, or contacting clients and someone wants to ask a question or the phone rings or other things distract you from the task at hand and you go on to a different subject or item than you were working on. You come back to the task only to have another interruption? Try this technique which can help the feeling of frustration with distractions, by taking a few minutes in quiet and the end of the day and … (1 comments)
surprise real estate: First Time Buyer Credit Deadline Looms Closer
- 08/02/09 07:25 AM
The first-time home buyer tax credit deadline of December 1st is fast approaching. In February Congress increased the credit from $7,500 to $8,000 and eliminated the repayment requirement. Now is the time for buyers to take advantage of this program - before it is too late. There is still a large segment of the market that is not aware of this program or it's advantages. Buyers who wish to utilize this program but don't have the $8,000 up front can ask lenders to give buyers access to tax-credit funds at closing through a loan facilitated by the FHA. Another possible … (3 comments)
surprise real estate: I have a License - I'm a Car
- 07/31/09 09:47 AM
Congratulations, you passed the test and now have a real estate license! However, passing the test and knowing the basics does not make you a sales professional any more than sitting in your garage makes you a car. Many agents don't come from a sales background and to become a professional additional effort is required to learn selling techniques, customer service skills and advanced real estate knowledge. Even in this challenging economy there are still real estate practitioners who fail to recognize that our profession changes rapidly and they need to keep up with these changes. In Arizona it takes 24 CE hours every two years to … (2 comments)
surprise real estate: Agent to Agent Courtesy - Out of Style?
- 07/26/08 09:45 AM
I must admit, I'm old school. So please help me understand in this new reality why agents being courteous to other agents isn't necessary, because I am lost. I faxed an offer to an agent and then followed up several hours later with an email to verify that they had received the offer. Now 24 hours later I still have received no word from the agent. I called and left a message on their phone, still no call. I realize that in this short sale market it takes weeks to get acceptance or rejection, but a return call or email saying that the offer was … (15 comments)
surprise real estate: Surprise - Safest Place to Live
- 11/28/07 06:33 AM
Not only is Surprise, Arizona very beautiful but it has been named one of the safest cities in the country and the safest in Arizona, according to the 14th annual "City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America" which was released on November 19, 2007. Surprise Police Chief Dan Hughes said that a low crime rate boils down to "community partnerships." "We are extremely fortunate to have outstanding officers and a great public response to programs such as Block Watch." Surprise ranked as the 33rd safest city in America and the highest in Arizona according to the survey. If you are looking for a … (7 comments)
surprise real estate: Surprise Party
- 11/18/07 01:23 AM
Everyone loves a party and a Surprise party is always terrific. You are all invited to the 6th annual Surprise Party at the Surprise Recreation Campus in Surprise, Arizona on Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st. The admission is free with a donation to Sanderson Ford's Operation Santa Claus. There will be Arts and Crafts, Skydivers, Balloon Glow, the second annual Classic Car Show, and interactive Kid Zone, Live Animal Shows, $1 Elephant rides, and a special guest appearance by SpongeBob SquarePants. The Surprise Recreation Campus is located in the heart of Surprise in the Northwest section of Phoenix. There will be plenty of food … (2 comments)
surprise real estate: Are you Listening?
- 11/17/07 01:43 AM
When President Lyndon Johnson was junior senator from Texas,he had a sign on the wall of his office that read: "You ain't learning nothing when you're doing all the talking." As Realtors we love to talk, love to let the client know all about what we can do for them and how we can service their needs. However, do we actually know what their needs are when we are talking all the time? It's had to be a good listener--especially when we like to talk so much ourselves. So often, we listen to part of what is being said, then ignore the speaker an think … (7 comments)
surprise real estate: White Tank Mountains
- 11/14/07 09:43 AM
For those of you who enjoy hiking, there is no better location than the beautiful White Tank Mountains just west of Surprise, Arizona. In fact the Maricopa County rangers at the park offer ranger-guided hikes and family-oriented programs. Reservations are not needed unless requested. It is recommended that you wear sturdy, closed-toes shoes for most programs and bring plenty of drinking water. There are no fees for the programs, however entry fee to the park is a mere $5. You can get to the White Tank Park on Olive Avenue, west of the Loop 303 in Waddell. This is a fun way … (3 comments)
surprise real estate: The Key Ingredient
- 11/14/07 04:49 AM
I fancy myself as a pretty good cook. I'm not as creative as many but I can follow recipes very well and I can get all the ingredients in there to make a pretty mean meal. Those who cook know that leaving out key ingredients can spell disaster for the meal. So it is in the Real Estate business, leave out a key ingredient and it can spell disaster. What is the "key" ingredient in your business? The Dartnell Company put out a Salesmanship bulletin years ago and I think they hit the nail on the head when they said, "The key … (3 comments)
Emerald Isle North Carolina is a gorgeous place to vacation. Today, after viewing the North Carolina Aquarium, I stopped in a little country store to cool off with some refreshing ice cream. There was a sign that caught my eye - "We do not remember days; we remember moments." As I was having a terrific moment, I realized how true that sage advice was in my life.;)
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