jim paulson boise realtor: Which do you prefer a virtual tour or a video to promote your listings?
- 03/08/11 04:27 PM
I would appreciate some insight regarding benefits of video verses virtual tours. For example, here is a link to a video of a listing I have in Meridian, Idaho.
http://www.previewofhomestv.com/show/paulson_moskee.wmv
I copy this video to one of my YouTube accounts so that I can track traffic.
Here is a link to the same home with a virtual tour I created.
http://www.visualtour.com/applets/flashviewer2/viewer.asp?t=2414059&sk=30
Please follow the links and provide input as to which you like better and why. I just updated it so hopefully the links work better now.
Thank you!
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jim paulson boise realtor: 335 Moskee in Meridian - Great newer 4 bedroom home over 2,000 sq. ft. only $164,900!
- 03/08/11 03:41 PM
Update: This home was taken off the market back in 2011 but will be relisted in 2014 after some updates are completed.
Great new listing in Meridian, Idaho. I had this home built for these clients back in 2003 and now it is time for them to move on to the next chapter of their lives. Great 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in a very convenient community complete with pool, tot lot and large park. Possible lease purchase opportunity!
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jim paulson boise realtor: Make it personal - meet a client at their home
- 03/06/11 05:23 AM
As a Realtor in Boise, Idaho; I don't even have a bricks and mortar office. My company is web based since I see no benefit (to my clients) to meet me in an office environment to make a residential decision. Our job as a Realtor is to help buyers and sellers improve their lives and their lifestyle by helping with their most important personal investment, their home!
I still prefer to meet them at their property instead of in an office or coffee shop to start with so I have pushed all my technology tools to my iPad or the internet … (2 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: When doing it the old way is better than using technology!
- 03/06/11 04:34 AM
Sometimes, perception is better than reality. That is a profound statement, but what and how does it relate to the real estate market? I call it the psychology of real estate sales.
In my 20 years as a Realtor in Boise, Idaho; I have learned a lot of ways to use technology to make my life easier, better, faster. Instead of a million dollar producer, I exceeded the $6 million dollar man (annual production) thanks to being an early adopter of technology.
However, one thing I realized is that you can't give up being "high touch" for "hi tech". There is … (4 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Brokers Council of idaho - Independent real estate brokers working together
- 03/02/11 03:06 AM
I have worked for many different franchised real estate companies in Idaho. When I started Progressive Realty Corporation as an "independent" or "non franchised" company, one of the first things I did was join the Broker's Council of Idaho.
This is a very powerful group comprised of small brokerages sharing ideas and promoting their clients needs and wants on a weekly basis in Boise, Idaho. We have over two dozen real estate companies that are members of our group in addition to several title companies, mortgage companies, handymen, painters, home inspectors and more.
We get together every Tuesday morning like many … (0 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: NSP Funding helps level out declining prices and helps buyers buy homes!
- 03/01/11 09:16 PM
NSP funding stands for "Neighborhood Stabilitzation Program" and is THE BEST housing stimulous program!
Too many banks are trying to sell their REO inventory based on 30 day pricing instead of the typical 3 - 9 months it is typically taking to asbsorb a listing in most markets. They don't realize when chasing their tail downward in price on overy listing, it is impossible to ever dig out of this hole!
For example, if your average sales price is $200,000 and you estimate it will take 6 months to sell the home based on current absoprtion rates, HUD … (1 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Lender's accepting partial payments during foreclosure?
- 03/01/11 08:45 PM
For years, I have realized that lenders typically do not accept "partial payments" when a home owner is in foreclosure after the notice of default is served. However, if they invoke the "assignment of rents" clause in many deeds of trust, isn't that effectively accepting partial payments? If a lender doesn't want to accept the rent payment, what happens to it?
I am starting to get a number of renters that are turning into buyers because they are tired of worrying if their home is going to get foreclosed on even if they are making their payments to their landlord.
At … (7 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Are you in the Queue for a QR code?
- 02/24/11 04:30 AM
QR Codes are finally catching on for real estate, but it is amazing how few people are taking the time to research them when there is so much data readily available. For example, here on ActiveRain, there are already 1,000 posts about them. If you go to Google, and type in "QR Code" you will currently find "about 42,600,000 results"! If you try to narrow that down to "QR Codes for real estate", you still have 17,100 results and that number is probably going to be up a few hundred more by the time I post this blog!
With so … (11 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: How to identify a meth lab - Dog Gone Funny!
- 01/30/11 05:29 AM
In today's society meth has become an increasing problem. It is running rampant through our schools and our communities. Therefore, I am doing my part to help identify what a meth lab looks like. Study it and watch for it before your community goes to the dogs!
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jim paulson boise realtor: Video on how to compete for a listing
- 01/26/11 05:41 AM
This is the first video I have created with this software. I should have made it shorter or done it in segments, but please watch it and give me some ideas for a follow up or how to revise this one. I have tried to make it an educational video to help people understand that Realtors are not all created equal! I hope you enjoy! Feedback is appreciated as I want to make a number of these videos for my website and my marketing presentations. … (10 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Goodbye Groupon - Hello Google Offers?
- 01/21/11 01:08 AM
It sounds like Google doesn't take the word "No" sitting down. When they made the offer to acquire Groupon for $6 Billion (yes with a "B") and were turned down, they decided to launch their own!
It was announced by Mashable today: http://mashable.com/2011/01/20/google-offers/
Then, it was picked up by the Washington Post: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2011/01/google_offers_confirmed_google.html
Now, if you Google it, it will be popping up all over the place since this will create a huge buzz!
I am sure Groupon will try to tie this up in the courts for as long as possible but it is really tough to patent and copyright … (5 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: CBH Homes (Corey Barton) Built the most homes in Ada County (Boise, Idaho) 2010
- 01/17/11 07:37 PM
There are many ways to rank who the top builder is, but in this particular blog, I am only ranking them based on the number homes that show up as sold in the Intermountain MLS from 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010.
At least for 2010, it doesn’t matter if you judged based on number of homes built in Ada County or if you judged based on the total value of homes built by a builder in Ada County in 2010, you would reach the same builder – CBH Homes (Corey Barton)! CBH Homes closed an impressive 194 homes in Ada County in … (4 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Buyer Agency – The key to turning prospects into clients
- 01/08/11 08:14 AM
I am always amazed when I hear Realtors jump on the bandwagon about not showing a home to a buyer that hasn’t already signed their Buyer Representation Agreement and/or been pre-approved by a lender.
<!--[endif]-->As the owner and broker of Progressive Realty Corporation in Boise, Idaho, I take a different approach. I run my personal real estate business as more of a “consultant” than a “sales person”, that is like putting the cart before the horse on a downhill slope! If the Realtor’s job is to orchestrate the transaction, should the horse be the one in front controlling the pace and … (5 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: How healthy is your Phoenix? Lessons from the Barbacoa Fire
- 01/03/11 01:51 AM
How prepared are you to rise from the ashes and how many of your competitors or employees would stand by your side waiting for your re-birth?
According to their website, “Barbacoa is more than a restaurant…, it's a museum, an art gallery, and a promise to all of your senses”. In December 2009, the Barbacoa was typically packed with patrons enjoying the local artwork, the food, the drinks and the holiday atmosphere. Ironically, I was in Phoenix, Arizona to watch the Fiesta Bowl when I learned about a tragic fire that gutted the Barbacoa putting about 100 people out of … (2 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: I can sell ice to an Eskimo and sand to an Arab!
- 11/20/10 06:25 PM
I saw an on Craigslist today stating they needed a salesperson. The ad didn't say anything other than: "Looking for someone who can sell ice to an Eskimo and sand to an Arab." Here was my reply:
Even though I have no personal experience experience in that exact arena, I may be uniquely qualified to assist. Just a few of my qualifications would include: My parents met in Alaska and I have a half brother who was born in Alaska so I have some roots there; I have had the privilege of salmon fishing in Alaska at the Togiak River Lodge just … (8 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Which is the best Digital Signature Company for Realtors?
- 03/28/10 07:02 AM
I am only familiar with two digital signature companies that are familiar with the real estate industry. I have talked to both companies but have only personally used Authentidate's Inscribe Office.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone that has used both systems as to which one they prefer and why. I will activate a 30 day trial on Docusign today and then post my comments as I compare as well.
One is Docusign. https://www.docusign.com/real_estate/ They are a Realtor Benefit Partner so if you are a member of NAR you can get a discount. They have a 30 day free trial as well.
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jim paulson boise realtor: Now is the best time to build a new homes in the Boise Idaho area! Cheaper than most short sales!
- 01/09/10 04:05 AM
I have been a Realtor in Boise, Idaho for nearly 19 years and have never seen such a great time to build a new home! It will NEVER be this affordable again for the following reasons: Some lots are being sold at less than the cost to develop them (replacement cost are higher after these are gone)! Tax Credits. If you wait till May to write an offer, you will loose the tax credits! You can still write a contract by April 30th to build a home but it has to be completed and closed by June! Subcontractors are hungry so … (0 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: $8,000 Tax Credit Agreement from Oct. 27th is still changing!
- 10/28/09 10:27 AM
Here is an excerpt from the email I just got from NAR. If you haven't seen this, maybe you need to join their free "Broker Involvement Program"! http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/realtors/brokers/
I had to adjust it a bit to get it to fit on my Faceboook page.
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit update! Tentative tax credit agreement of yesterday has changed. A new agreement on extending and expanding the tax credit has now been introduced as a separate, stand alone bill. It could be voted upon separately from the Unemployment bill. Or not. The timing of the votes is still up in the air, … (3 comments)
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jim paulson boise realtor: Beautifully remodelled 1752 sq. ft. single level home $209,900! 3975 Mount Vernon Boise Idaho
- 10/03/09 07:04 AM
Great new listing in SE Boise on over 1/3 acre. The owner has done extensive remodelling to this home so move in and relax and enjoy!
Check out the details at:
www.IdahoMLStours.com/MV3
Thanks!
PS I was surprised that when reading my statistics on AR that it had a comment about "under 50 words" so apparently I didn't get full blogging points for this. I guess when the words are embedded in the graphics they don't count. Therefore, I am just rambling here to see if editing it up to over 50 will count.
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jim paulson boise realtor: Eagle Idaho Residential Development opportunity (almost complete) Auction Date Oct 8
- 10/03/09 06:49 AM
Great investment opportunity for developers or builders! This property is being sold October 8th via auction on behalf of the bank. It has 14.227 acres and proposed for 23 building lots of just under a half acre each.
Original list price was $1.9 million, reduced to $1.59 million, so it will be interesting to see what price it sells for at Auction! I have sent out a number of bid packages and am doing a lot of target marketing this week prior to the auction. If you know of an investor that might be interested, please register them with me … (4 comments)
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I would appreciate some insight regarding benefits of video verses virtual tours. For example, here is a link to a video of a listing I have in Meridian, Idaho. 
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