lori bowers group: What are you doing to make things happen? - 11/05/10 06:24 PM
Qualified buyers contact you, make appointments, you show them many properties... they change their mind.  Take their interest and dollars to another area.   Buyers come to town... but need to sell their home in Oklahoma first.  Sellers are unrealistic and think they have a "special property" worth much more than the comps.  Seasonal renters just jump from agent to agent... It all sounds familiar, right?
I am not complaining, but I have been plugging and plugging away in this seriously challenging market... and now I finally have a few contracts coming in.  Does anyone else have a hard time remembering … (44 comments)

lori bowers group: Art Under the Umbrellas in Old Town La Quinta - 11/03/10 05:45 AM
Art Under the Umbrellas Saturday, November 6, 201010 am. to 4 p.m."Art Under the Umbrellas" is a diverse collection of 70+ artists exhibiting their original creations along Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. This popular event also features live entertainment.  The event is held on eight select Saturdays throughout the season.  Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission and parking are free. "Art Under the Umbrellas" is a partnership with the Old Town La Quinta and the La Quinta Arts Foundation.Additional dates for "Art Under the Umbrellas" are: November 27, 2010 and January 15, February 12, February 19, … (9 comments)

lori bowers group: The Tom Ferry Cult... or Learning to 'Live My LIFE by DESIGN!' - 04/14/10 10:22 AM
                                  
Tom Ferry is not a cult leader.  But when I joined The Lori Bowers Group over a year ago, I was afraid that he was.  My broker, Lori Bowers is not only a fan and follower of Tom's, she has been Coached by him and has become a Coach herself through his Coaching program.  Our entire group spoke of him with such reverence and respect, chanted his mantras at meetings, and tuned in to his You-Tube videos.  I was afraid that I was'nt joining a vibrant, progressive, successful Real Estate Group, but a crazy, creepy cult!
And I did … (21 comments)

lori bowers group: Golf Course Properties in La Quinta, California - 03/25/10 06:41 AM
Golf Course properties in La Quinta, California are becoming more and more affordable!   With the multitude of properties on the market in the entire desert area, more and more golf course properties are becoming available and the prices are enticing buyers from L.A. to Canada!  Now is the time to come  to the desert if you have always wanted a fairway view and a home situated on a Golf Course.
La Quinta California is home to over 15 Golf Courses and the homes boast powerful views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, lush green grass, and over 325 days of sunshine every … (1 comments)

lori bowers group: Twitter Log-in Problems? All Things Twitter! - 03/14/10 06:51 AM

If you are a Twitter user-- then you know that they were experiencing some Log-In problems yesterday and some users time-lines were frozen.  I was unable to "sign-out", in order to Log-In to my other Twitter account.
Recently I subscribed to a really informative blog called "Twittercism".  It keeps me up to date on problems, but also provides all kinds of tips and ideas for ways to use Twitter, recommendations on Twitter software, how Twitter could be improved, and all things Twitter! 
Over 7,000 people now read Twittercism on a daily basis, accessing the content via RSS feed, email, … (3 comments)

lori bowers group: My Broker is Forcing Us to Watch You Tube! - 03/09/10 11:40 AM
 

Are you using YOU-Tube as a tool for Real Estate?  If not, WHY NOT ?  I have created my own Channel on YOU-Tube to promote my listings and the desert area in general.  I take my Flip-Video camera wherever I go and am always finding fun and informative things to upload.
My Broker, Lori Bowers, also has a channel for The Lori Bowers Group.  We are constantly taping and uploading-- sharing good info about the desert and boosting our SEO!  By "forcing" (asking) everyone in our Group to make a daily visit to our YOU-Tube videos and rate them, … (6 comments)

lori bowers group: Can You Get Facebook Fans from ActiveRain? - 02/23/10 05:39 PM
I wondered if I could gain Facebook Fanpage Friends...by posting a blog on ActiveRain... my fan page is all about Living The Desert Life... and is a direct link to my site about all the fun, cool, happenings in the Coachella Valley desert.
So if you invite them... directly from your ActiveRAin blog.... Will They Join?  ActiveRain is a great connection for social media.  I use my wordpress blog to connect, but also Facebook and Twiitter-- Are you connecting?  I have had great feedback on AR about my photos and fun info about the desert... Can I convert them to fans … (2 comments)

lori bowers group: Oh-No , They Call Me the ActiveRain Queen - 02/23/10 05:00 PM
I wrote a blog a few weeks ago about my Broker "forcing" us to join ActiveRain--I'm afraid I am addicted to ActiveRain... so much so, that when a new Agent is introduced to our office-- they say ask-- Kathy about ActiveRain, she will get you going!  I am almost feeling indulgent about sending the "invite" e-mail.  I want the other Agents in our office to get involved and send out those invites to welcome the newbies! 
I post new listings to ActiveRain... I post my latest photos.... When a local event sounds like it should'nt be missed-- I post it to … (6 comments)

lori bowers group: Local Growers Bring Fresh Produce to Old Town for YOU! - 02/23/10 09:19 AM
Old Town Farmers MarketSunday, February 28, 2010 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit the Certified Farmers Market on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta, where you will find the freshest, best tasting produce including fresh fruit & vegetables, honey, nuts, cheese, cut flowers & plants, fresh-baked breads from L'Artisan Bakery, live chef demonstrations and live musical entertainment. The Farmers Market is open every Sunday through May from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The Farmers Market is sponsored by The Palm Springs Cultural Center.   Visit us at The Lori Bowers Group on the weekend! For more fun stuff to do in the … (4 comments)

lori bowers group: Super-Cool Cars in Old Town La Quinta-- See YOU There!! - 02/23/10 09:03 AM
The Desert Classic - Tour ClassiqueMain Street, Old Town La QuintaSaturday, February 27, 20108 a.m. to 12 noonGet a close-up look at stunning classic cars on display along Main Street in Old Town La Quinta! Free admission! Spectators are invited to view the cars on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta and talk with the owners while enjoying live music and the festive atmosphere of Old Town. At 9:30 a.m. the cars will begin departing on a driving tour through the Coachella Valley.   A few very special cars will remain on display in Old Town until noon. The cars are … (1 comments)

lori bowers group: Good News: Low Prices for My Buyers / Bad News: My Friends Lost Their Homes - 02/18/10 03:15 PM
Today I showed some homes in my neighborhood that are great buys for the area.  They were foreclosures.  My buyers were pleased to finally see some rock-bottom low prices inside the gates.  The bad news is that I have had dinner in these homes-- I have known the families, I have seen them in their glory. 
One home-- the owner had lost his job, his wife, and his home.  The other-- a grandfather whith family and grend kids coming to stay-- had a downturn in his business, and had to let it go.
It was very sad to see how depressing … (2 comments)

lori bowers group: Not a Bad Backyard! Wish You Were Here? - 02/18/10 08:49 AM

If you are looking for a place to get away from the cold, a place to inspire you with its beauty, a place to hike, bike, play golf & tennis, swim & sun-- wine & dine.... the LA QUINTA is the place for you!
Our temperature today is 76☼ with a high of 79☼ !  The market is just right for purchasing that 2nd home you have been waiting for-- Come on down to La Quinta and see what a wonderful future you can have here!
Visit The Lori Bowers Group in Old Town La Quinta-- and check out the … (1 comments)

lori bowers group: Wine Tasting in Old Town La Quinta! - 02/16/10 03:02 PM
 


www.oldtowncellar.com
We love going to the Old Town Cellar--wine is amazing and the food is great!  We are so lucky to have this great Wine Bar in Old Town La Quinta!
 
Old Town Cellar
Thursday Wine Tastings
 
Thursday Feb 18
5-6pm   $10
Paul Hobbs Winery Tasting
Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Malbec, 2 Cabernet’s
 
Thursday Feb 25
5-6 pm  $10
Plumpjack Wines
Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Chardonnay,
Merlot, 2 Cabernet’s
 
Join us and take advantage of some great deals
 
Stick around and enjoy some great food
and Chris Laterzo live on Stage 6:30-8:30
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lori bowers group: How Do You Sell The Dream Without a House or... My First Lot Listing! - 02/14/10 12:56 PM
Tonite I heard from a past client with a Lot for sale at The Hideaway in La Quinta... it has been on the market for a long time and he is ready to get it sold !  I have been given the opportunity to market a wonderful Lot, with a beautiful location on the course at The Hideaway Golf Club-- it has incredible views of the Santa Rosa Mountains in charming La Quinta, California. 
It all sounds swell... but ActiveRainers, this is my first Lot-- How Do You Sell The Dream Without a House?  What resources do you use ?  What … (5 comments)

lori bowers group: Have a Question ? Need Some Answers? Check ACTIVERAIN First! - 02/13/10 11:11 AM
If you are an ActiveRain member- I hope you realize the incredible resource we have available to us in the ActiveRain Community.  I was contacted by a telemarketer trying to sell me a Real Estate Web-Site service-- and the first place I went for answers was ActiveRain.  I typed in the company's name in the search option-- and it directed me to numerous blogs, with many, many comments regarding the service.  Reviews came in both good and bad-- but I was given current, relevant information that I could immediately apply to my decision! 
Thank you, ActiveRain, for being such a great … (2 comments)

lori bowers group: Give Back and Enjoy a Great Evening in Old Town La Quinta! - 02/13/10 05:07 AM
Charity Soup EventOld Town Artisan Studio78-100 Main Street, Suite 104Thursday, February 18, 20106 p.m. to 9 p.m.Enjoy an evening of food, wine and live music and support the Old Town Artisan Studio, a non-profit organization serving the artistic needs of youth, special needs children and seniors with hands on clay pottery and clay sculpture training and education.A sampling of Hors d'oeuvres, soup and cookies from Old Town Restaurants will be served.  A raffle will be held for a spa package at The La Quinta Resort valued at $1,000.  There will also be a silent auction and door prizes running throughout the … (0 comments)

lori bowers group: Let Your Broker Help YOU! - 02/09/10 12:25 PM
I have several deals going right now-- working with skittish buyers, and frustrated sellers.  It is no accident, that I went to work FOR WITH a very experienced Broker, Lori Bowers.  I have been in the Real Estate business for less than 5 years-- and I sought out a forward thinking, progressive, and saavy Mentor to guide me and help me steer through these challenging markets.
Tomorrow morning we are meeting with Sellers who are anxious to get an offer-- I am hoping to learn some new techniques, verbage, and skills  to help build their confidence,  settle their nerves, and find … (2 comments)

lori bowers group: My Broker is Forcing us to Join ActiveRAin! - 02/08/10 10:52 AM
My Broker, Lori Bowers, is a very progressive Broker, Realtor, and Agent... she embraces change, believes in the power of social media and the internet-- and the advantages of joining ActiveRAin ! 
In the last few weeks she has begun a campaign within the office to get our Agents to join the ActiveRain community and get blogging!  She has had contests for fun prizes like gift cards to Old Town Coffee and the requirements are
1. Post 3 Blogs on ACTIVERAIN!
2. 5 Comments on our YOUTube videos
3. Post 3 ads on Craigslist
4. Record 3 Flip Videos of properties
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lori bowers group: When Friends and Real Estate Collide - 02/05/10 09:26 AM
My broker feels that all of our friends SHOULD do business with us.  They should WANT us to list and sell their homes, and they SHOULD WANT to call us when they want to buy.  But this is not reality. 
There are some (overpriced-underwater) listings that I would NOT want to try to market and sell, even for a very good friend.  Some friends would be IMPOSSIBLE to work with in finding the perfect home.  I am finding that there is alot of business out there-- don't worry if your friends choose to work with another Realtor.
My friendships are very … (8 comments)

lori bowers group: He Made $1Million Last Year and He Wants to Short Sale - 01/28/10 09:58 AM
There must be alot of misinformation floating around about what happens in a Short Sale.  The general public has heard of them-- and like the perfect golf swing, they think they know a little bit about them.  For the most part, I have found that a large percentage of people...accountants, lawyers, bankers, Realtors, included... have many different ideas about what happens in a short sale and when it is a viable option.  Most people don't know how to grip the club. Much less, hit the ball.
I have a client who came to me and said he needed to short sale … (5 comments)

 
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