The real estate referral jackpot doesn't quite work the way that you think it does. The referrals that I'm talking about are out-going referrals to service providers looking for their own pay day without any pay out. I'm not dancing around any RESPA rules here, I don't ask for or accept payment f
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01/29/2015
Appraised value may not be the same as PERCEIVED value. It's a difficult concept for homeowners to comprehend when it comes time to list their home for sale. Yes, being able to predict the appraised value with a high degree of certainty is very important when it's time to sell your home. Apprai
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01/28/2015
I hadn't really intended to participate in this challenge. This morning, I needed some advice. Not for my business, but my husband's. He's an MLO who is looking to grow his business. My husband, Rick, and I are partners. Not business partners exactly. But we certainly work closely with one
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01/27/2015
Play to your audience: know who they are, understand why they are where they are and what they need to do. Inspire trust with truth. Gain confidence with professionalism. Tell them what they need to know and why. Help them achieve their goals. When writing marketing or informational material for
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01/23/2015
Life is a journey and so is buying a house. From offer to closing, you will encounter, shall we say, decision points. I detest looking at home buying as a challenge, or something that's difficult, or frustrating. BUT it is a process. And the process of buying a home is something that is more o
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01/22/2015
Homes for Sale in the Addie's Pond Subdivision Marietta GA 30064 Why Do People Live here? Addies Pond subdivision was one of the most popular neighborhoods in 2014. Situated just off Barrett Parkway, minutes from the intersection of Dallas Highway, Addies Pond's 78 homes boast generous lots, tr
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01/21/2015
Serial home seller. Repeatedly the listing has expired. Each time, the home is re-listed AT A HIGHER PRICE. The listing is up at AUCTION again. I unknowingly threw my hat in the ring and I'm in the bidding. The seller said, "Send me an email with your bid price." I asked for an opportunity t
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01/19/2015
Marietta GA Real Estate Year in Review 2014 Marietta GA Home Sales continued their recovery throughout 2014. 2014 Compared to 2013 ⇓Closed Units2014: 37072013: 3737 Decrease less than 1% ⇑Average Sales Price:2014: $304,8712013: $273,973Increase of 11.3% ⇓Highest Sale Price2014: $2,040,0002
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01/19/2015
Powder Springs Real Estate Year in Review 2014 Powder Springs GA 30127 Home Sales continued their recovery throughout 2014. 2014 Compared to 2013 ⇑Closed Units2014: 7622013: 736 Increase of 3.5% ⇑Average Sales Price:2014: $204,5672013: $185,748Increase of 10.1% ⇓Highest Sale Price2014: $710
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01/19/2015
Atlanta Residential Real Estate 2014 Year in Review Georgia MLS has released their statistical reports for 2014. I will take you through a quick overview for the entire Atlanta MSA and then, in separate reports we will look more closely at Cobb & Paulding Counties with special focus on Powde
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01/19/2015