jim paulson boise idaho realtor: NONE of the homes sold in Boise priced < $250,000 this year were CASH
- 02/18/21 05:10 AM
Of the ALL the homes priced up to $250,000 NONE of them sold for CASH! As a matter of fact, the average seller even paid $5,000 toward the buyer's costs. That is the problem with just reading the headlines and not looking deeper at the data. How many homes created this statistic . . . only 1. That's right, we have only had one single family home close in Boise so far in 2021 priced under $250,000. That property was only 624 square feet and was built in 1954! If you are looking for a home in Boise, Idaho the competition is fierce right … (6 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: How to get free marketing exposure from money you already spend
- 01/10/21 10:59 PM
How would you like to get more bang for your bucks? Here is a quick and easy way to do just that with money you are already spending and helping out local organizations and charities at the same time. I love trying to find a bargain and enjoy online auctions. They are great fund raisers for local organizations, schools, charities, etc. They can also give you tons of potentially free marketing exposure. Say for example, there is an online charity auction coming up for an organization you would like to support. Here are the quick and easy steps. Log in and set up … (3 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: A new type of gentrification and confirmation bias in 2021
- 01/09/21 09:56 AM
This blog is not meant to be a political statement one way or another, but it will show the impacts of bias and gentrification in the United States today. I will start with the impacts of "confirmation bias". Confirmation bias is a term used in psychology which essentially states that your mind has a tendency to filter out data that does not align with your belief(s) and reinforces data that aligns with your beliefs. We start being biased based on what our parents tell us: right or wrong; what to eat; what to wear; how to behave; etc. If you were raised in … (3 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Santa's favorite question - "Are you getting us a new home in Idaho?"
- 01/01/21 08:57 AM
This year, I had the pleasure and priveledge of hosting Virtual Santa sessions via Zoom. I think I enjoyed it as much as the kids did! I couldn't accomodate everyone, so if you know of someone that has on their Christmas Wish list to find the right home, vacation home or investment property in Idaho, I can probably make that wish come true. Call Jim Paulson today at 208-573-01471. Put his 30 years of licensed real estate experience to work for you! He is the owner/broker of Progressive Realty Corporation.
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jim paulson boise idaho realtor: VIRTUAL SANTA FREE via Zoom
- 12/18/20 06:08 PM
This year has been hard on everyone but probably even harder for children. Therefore, my company, Progressive Realty Corporation, is hosting a FREE Virtual Santa Session via Zoom through December 21, 2020. I have a calendar set up on Calendly that let's you select the time slots that are still available. I am hoping to be able to let attendees select from Zoom, MS Teams and Google Meets, but that is still a work in progress. Santa has also offered to create custom video messages for those that would prefer that. Just let Santa know the following: Child's name (help with pronunciation appreciated) … (19 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Number of Realtors Sets All Time Record High
- 11/19/20 03:47 PM
Years ago, everyone was predicting a decline in the number of Realtors nationwide due to the internet and technology making it more efficient to sell homes. Ironically, in the middle of a pandemic that is finally forcing people how to use current technology, the number of Realtors just hit a record high! The National Association of Realtors just reported that on October 31, 2020, there were 1,451,031 Reatltors. That number is up 3.17 during a pandemic when everyone is complaining about lack of inventory and with some states shut down no even allowing open houses, etc. Here in Idaho, we show 10,796 Realtors and … (5 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Is this bad news for the Ada County (Boise) housing market?
- 07/12/18 12:03 PM
I was just reading the June 2018 residential house market report for Ada County (Boise, Idaho) and saw some interesting statistics. Here are a few sound bites: "lack of inventory" "existing homes fell to . . . " "down 27.3% from the same month last year" However, upon reading the entire article (and the rest of each sentence) you get a much different perspective of the real estate marketing in the Boise area. "Lack of Inventory": With the growth of Boise, low interest rates, and challenges finding skilled labor to ramp up building to meet demand, this is true. However, . . … (1 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Using the best tools to help people buy/sell real estate!
- 06/28/18 12:50 PM
It is imperative that Realtors use today's technology tools to help manage their business. Think about what tools your Realtor uses in their professional trade. Are they upgrading their tools or still hanging onto their original equipment like they are their "professional" personal photo from their high school prom on their business card? Just having the right tools will not make you a great Realtor any more than having the best tools will make you a great carpenter or mechanic. However is your agent still using a Juno or AOL email address? If so, their laptop may look like this:
I remember when I … (2 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Home Buyer Seminar - Live in Boise
- 03/30/18 07:48 AM
Saturday 3/31/2018, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPioneer Title Company8151 W Rifleman St, Boise ID Text LEARN to 208-450-3311 to register or call 208-739-9007.Buying a home may be closer than you think. Get ready to Fire your Landlord!Tired of paying your landlord's taxes and building his or her wealth instead of yours? Do you want to paint the walls any color you want? Do you want a pet?Come learn answers to questions like: Where do we start? What can we really afford? How will be save enough money? How do down payment assistance programs work? How do we find a lender? How do we find a Realtor … (1 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: AHA = formula for success
- 01/04/18 09:53 AM
There are lots of books, tapes, seminars, etc. on how to succeed. My formula is free and it is simple: A = Ability: Do you have the ability (time, money, desire) to succeed? H = Happy: Will your goals and the path to get there make you happy? A = Appreciation: Will your efforts and investment appreciate or depreciate? A + H + A = AHA! Is that simple enough? Can you do it? Enjoy it! It just keeps getting better!
This tip brought to you by: Jim Paulson, CRS; Owner/Broker of Progressive Realty Corp. Boise, Idaho www.IdahoMLStours.com
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jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Vanity License Plates for a Realtor
- 01/02/18 07:28 PM
I just bought another real estate vehicle and will be getting custom license plates (vanity tags). I sell real estate in Boise, Idaho and our standard license plates indicate the county you live in. Therefore, if I am out in an adjacent county, it stands out. That isn't always bad; however you may not seem like the "local guy" if you come from the adjacent county. When I go hunting, it is best to not show you are from the capital city when you are up in the mountains hunting deer or elk. Having vanity tags drop the county designation so … (5 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Cannabis Real Estate website - it was only a matter of time
- 11/27/17 03:16 PM
I received an email today that was pretty smart marketing from an agency that appears to understand niche marketing. They claim to be "#1 in Cannabis Real Estate, Financing, and Insurance". They did a great job of incorporating a lot into their logo: house image slang term for Marijuana (420) image of their niche complete with pot leaf Here in Idaho, marijuana is still illegal. The email has me thinking though when it talks about "financing" as I always thought of it is a cash crop. Insurance is another interesting topic since it is still illegal under federal laws. However, I guess … (4 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Easiest way to improve your Facebook experience!
- 11/02/17 07:38 AM
If you have spent any time at all on social media, you quickly learn about "haters". These people don't have a life and try to steal your happines but being negative or just trolling. They add no value and actually deminish your experience. Therefore, the easiest way to improve your Facebook experience is to filter them out. You have two choices: unfriend or block them. Unfriend is good for people that over share their political or religious beliefs, but sometimes that just isn't enough of a filter. If you Block them, they can no longer see your posts or tag you. You … (7 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: What is your real estate theme song?
- 03/10/17 08:41 AM
If you had to choose a theme song for your real estate career, what would it be and why? If you are not very busy with clients right now, would it be: Pink Floyd - Is there anybody out there? If you are still sitting at your office doing floor time and the phone isn't ringing, would it be: Simon and Garfunkel's - The Sound of Silence If you find the silence disturbing, maybe you would choose: Disturbed - The Sound of Silence If you see the world through rose colored glasses looking for a double rainbow, maybe: Somewhere Over the Rainbow 2011 - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole If you … (50 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Local Guides needed for Google Maps - great opportunity for Realtors
- 03/05/17 01:46 PM
Google is known for creating paradigm shifts and they are shifting again! Remember when Google Maps changed how we used maps? Then, they improved it adding Google Earth. Then they added Street Views after sending camera crews down most major public streets. What they are adding now is interior photos and more localized data. To do that, they need people to take the time to take and upload photos, and help provide data for them to populate on their Google Maps. They call these volunteers that upload and update data Google Local Guides. You earn points for updating and sharing data. As you earn points, … (31 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Beware of malicious attachments in emails and programs!
- 02/21/17 10:41 AM
The real estate industry is getting blasted with viruses and malware so please take the time to be vigilant and make sure you have up to date quality anti-virus software! I know a lot of people that were hacked via clicking on links that claimed to be important real estate closing documents, but weren't. Fortunately, I have never been caught by that. I know a few local real estate offices who's networks were almost taken down buy that. There is another scam out there where people are intercepting email addresses and sending fake wire instruction changes for down payments which end up in … (8 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Is it possible to be too digitally connected?
- 02/18/17 09:50 AM
I pride myself for how connected I am to my clients! However, on some days, I wonder if that is a bad thing? I consistently tell my students in the various real estate classes that I teach, that it is important to relate and communicate with your clients on THEIR level. If you receive an email, respond via email; calls require calls back; texts should be responded via text; etc. However, when does the information age become information overload? Some people don't appear to have much patience, so when they want to reach you, they want you now! They are like Geppetto pulling on … (6 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: How many homes did the average Realtor sell in Boise last year?
- 02/17/17 05:55 PM
There is a lot of misconception as to how much business a typical Realtor does in a given year. The consumer assumes Realtors sell lots of homes each year since many brag about being a million dollar producer. Keep in mind that if the average home is $250,000, it only takes four to be a million dollar producer! According to the Intermountain MLS, there are 3,773 Realtors (including assciate brokers and brokers) whom are members of the Boise Regional Realtors effective February 17, 2017. In 2016, according to the Intermountain MLS, there were 11,938 residential listings sold. Since we count both the listing and the … (7 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Realtor has over 50,000 people live streaming his web cam!
- 12/31/16 06:03 AM
I pride myself in trying to stay up with technology but had a great reality check just in time for the New Year. In this world of constant advertising messages, how do you get your brand to stand out? Well kudo's to Dick Pritchett Real Estate, Inc. in Fort Meyers, Florida for learning how to get millions of people to look for him online. I don't know anything about him or his company other than what he is offering the world for free! What, Wait - Free? Yes, he is live streaming web cam views of an Eagle's nest that has a nesting … (5 comments)
jim paulson boise idaho realtor: Better than new home for sale - 3862 W. Braveheart, Eagle Idaho
- 05/06/16 05:09 AM
Check out this impressive 5 bedroom home that has an extremely flexible floor plan located at 3862 W Braveheart in Eagle, Idaho located in Henry's Fork Subdivision. Enjoy the quiet setting on nearly a half acre lot. Great design for a 4 car garage so it doesn't overpower the curb appeal.
Check out the home yourself with the 3D Home Tour: 3D interactive tour of 3862 Braveheart, Eagle Id listed by Jim Paulson
Be sure to check out the doll house views, the first and second floor plan then take the time to scroll or mouse your way through the house! Luxury main level … (2 comments)
Jim Paulson would like to be your Realtor. He is the Past President of the Idaho Chapter of the Council of Residential Specialists (2014) also the Past President of the Ada County Association of Realtors (2010). Jim has nearly 25 years being a licensed Idaho Realtor.
Jim Paulson is a member of the Greater Boise Chamber of Commerce and he is the owner and broker of Progressive Realty Corporation which is an A+ accredited business with the Better Business Bureau.
Jim is one of the few Realtors in Boise Idaho that has earned the "top producer" designation in excess of ten times in his career so he is a proud to be honored as a Lifetime Member of the Circle of Excellence by the Ada County Association of Realtors.
Before you hire a Realtor, be sure to interview Jim Paulson and compare the difference 25 years of experience selling Idaho real estate makes!
http://www.IdahoMLStours.com
Http://www.Progressive-Realty.info
Of the ALL the homes priced up to $250,000 NONE of them sold for CASH! As a matter of fact, the average seller even paid $5,000 toward the buyer's costs.
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