heights buyer info: Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered!
- 04/01/12 12:28 AM
Great analogy that transcends areas and types of property. Houston Heights buyers and sellers should pay attention to this story. Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com 713.523.4600 Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get SlaughterThis idiom, as defined by usingenglish.com, is used to express being satisfied with enough, in contrast to be greedy and having it become your undoing. This is a lesson which many sellers and buyers of real estate in Lancaster, PA have had to learn.I have looked back over two deals which have gone south because the seller was a hog (metaphorically, not actually). I represented the buyer in both situations.In the … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: Mr. & Mrs. Seller, I Have Already Reduced My Commission 50%! And You Want More?
- 03/09/12 11:36 PM
Excellent information, and I have to agree with Bob Miller's comments below. We all understand why that's not an accurate perspective, but it's our job. It's not the sellers job to understand how we're paid, what marketing expenses are, how many ways comission is split, and so on. If someone asks me a question about cutting comission, I take it as a sign that I didn't do my job correctly. I didn't explain the value of my services, the complexity of the transaction, or the number of people that get paid from those funds. Responding with some gentle education and improvements … (4 comments)
heights buyer info: Home Seller Etiquette in Houston Heights
- 03/01/12 12:43 PM
Home Seller Etiquette in Houston Heights excellent article provided to us by regular blogger Amy Boehm Boerne, TX Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com Spring Break is a few weeks away and the norm for our business is people start looking for their new home, whether they are up sizing, downsizing or relocating. So here we are with all these new listings, which is wonderful! In the past I have blogged about different things you can do to make a home more attractive to a buyer, but one thing that I have not addressed is YOU! … (2 comments)
heights buyer info: Why Don't Most Realtors Get Business from Blogging? Applicable in Houston Heights Real Estate
- 03/01/12 12:32 PM
Why Don't Most Realtors Get Business from Blogging? Applicable in Houston Heights Real Estate Excellent article from CATHY BUREAU, MBA, GREEN, EcoBroker, SFR San Antonio, TX - Real Estate Broker San Antonio, TX Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas fLinda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com They don't blog. They don't blog well (or consistently). Now for the long answer.....
1. Only quitters are losers. Every successful person has failed experiences but the ones who rise above it become stronger. 2. Your mental position is everything. The Little Engine That Could says it all. That may be the best book … (2 comments)
heights buyer info: Why Your Market Report Stinks and how Heights Buyers and Sellers should take note
- 03/01/12 12:17 PM
Why Your Market Report Stinks and how Heights Buyers and Sellers should take note Philip Faranda has given us another excellent bit of advice. Heights buyers and sellers will want to take advantage of market analysis interpretaion. Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston, Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,QSC,ABR,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com 713-523-4600 After a discussion of market reports in a real estate discussion group geared at forwarding the industry, I am prompted to revisit what makes a market report good or bad in terms of consumer response. First, if what you produce gets no consumer response, you need to change what you write. If what … (2 comments)
heights buyer info: Buyers' Attitudes in Houston Heights Can Bring Better Deal
- 02/26/12 12:49 AM
Buyers' Attitudes in Houston Heights Can Bring Better Deal Heights buyers will benefit from this excellent article via Ricki Eichler,Broker,GRI,ABR,TAHS,ePRO your Texas Hill Country connection Kerrville, TX Greetings from Innerloop Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,RECS www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com 713.523.4600 Yesterday I received a contract on a home I own. It is a beautiful house with lots of amenities. I have received 3 offers in the recent past for this home. Every time before, the offers have been less than the asking price, one was even a low ball offer. And everytime, the buyers have had things to say about the house that needed … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: “We did not get the house!” I told my buyers
- 02/26/12 12:25 AM
“We did not get the house!” I told my buyers Absolutely excellent advice for buyers who are shopping in the Heights Houston Texas, where the inventory is down 20%. Compliments of Cal Yoder Keller Williams Realty Lancaster Good morning from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas. Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com 713.523.4600 “We did not get the house!” I told my buyers“We did not get the house!” I told my buyers. I was disappointed for them and to be honest, for myself, as well. You see this is the third house we have placed an offer on and the third house we did not … (2 comments)
GREETINGS FROM INNERLOOP HEIGHTS HOUSTON TEXAS LINDA JAMAIL MARSHALL,BROKER,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC WWW.LindaMarshallRealtors.com Via Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty): There is no “round to it” clause in a Real Estate Contract. TIME is the essence of a real estate contract.
Dates and deadlines are in place for the benefit of the buyer; allowing the buyer ample time to apply for financing, inspect … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: How NOT To Flash A Chimney, Or A Roof helpful in Heights Houston Texas
- 02/16/12 10:59 AM
How NOT to flash a chimney, or a roof helpful in Heights Houston Texas Provided via Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com So often, more than seeing something flashed correctly, I see how not to flash a chimney, or a roof. Roof tar does not flashing make! Period. It's great UNDER "stuff," like shingles, or vent covers, and when under it is long lasting. But it is not intended to be installed (my word is "gooped") over "stuff!" But it does inspire song! … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: Why Having a Sitemap is an Important SEO Tool
- 02/16/12 10:52 AM
Tammy Emineth again points out one of her super helpful entries. I felt it would be of great interest to Innerloop Heights area reader. Linda Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QCS wwwLindaMarshallRealtors.com Why Having a Sitemap is an Important SEO Tool A Sitemap is a snapshot of all the pages on your website. It's a file or page on the site that compiles a list of URLs of every page, post or blog on your website. Why is this important? Several reasons actually. Human-wise it's a helpful page for readers to go to if they want to find a particular page without searching through other blogs, posts … (4 comments)
heights buyer info: The camera as a note taking tool for Heights homes
- 02/13/12 04:45 AM
The camera as a note taking tool for Heights homes Charles Buell, Seattle Homes Inspector reminds us about some very helpful points involved with actually viewing and documenting homes as we go thru. Greetings from Innerloop & Heights Houston, Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
All of my note taking during inspections is done by camera. Very rarely do I ever write anything down. I photo everything from data plates to just general reminder pictures that tell me what kinds of floors there are and what the driveway and roof is made of. I have found that there is almost nothing … (1 comments)
heights buyer info: The ‘Way Home’ Following Foreclosure in Houston Texas
- 02/11/12 12:57 PM
The ‘Way Home’ Following Foreclosure in Houston Texas Tanya Busch has provided us with some very timely advice about people experiencing credit issues. We have seen foreclosure here Innerloop Houston, but not nearly to the amount in other metropolitan areas like Atlanta. She points out" Realistically, you will need to spend at least a couple of years saving money and paying bills. Two years at the same job in Maine with stable income is usually the minimum requirement for any lender. It is also of key importance that you make absolutely sure you do not miss payments of any kind.Your FICO … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: Baby Boomers Helping Their Children With The American Dream seen here in Houston Heights
- 02/11/12 12:46 PM
Baby Boomers Helping Their Children With The American Dream seen here in Houston Heights Larry and Sheila Nassua provide us with an excellent and timely article with so many of us going thru a rough time but still wanting our childrent to be able to purchase their first home. Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,ACRE,RECS www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com Baby Boomers Helping Their Children With The American Dream Larry and Sheila, Realtors with Charles Rutenberg Realty are experiencing something here on Long Island that may be happening throughout the country.
Some Baby Boomer's are now willing to provide financial support and are … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: 3 Reasons You Should Never Dispute Your Credit Online
- 02/11/12 12:33 PM
3 Reasons Heights Buyers Should Never Dispute Your Credit Online Excellent advice for Houston Heights Buyers via Ron Cook Killeen Texas. He instructs us to, never dispute errors online if you want them permanently removed. If you are going to dispute items on your credit report, do it in writing, and do it by certified mail with a signed receipt. Greetings from Innerloop Houston, Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com Historically, the function of Credit Bureaus first began as collection agencies and they only gathered negative information. Then, Fair Isaac & Company developed the FICO scoring system to improve the credit reporting … (1 comments)
heights buyer info: “Our agent is on vacation ….Can You Show us some houses ?” Asked the buyer.
- 02/06/12 02:37 AM
“Our agent is on vacation ….Can You Show us some houses ?” Asked the buyer. Sally and David Hanson have written about a very important subject that Buyers should take notice of. I wanted to pass along to my Heights buyers as well. I have been in this situation several times where buyers do not understand the implications of what they are asking. Good morning from Innerloop Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
We could show you houses…but if we show you the house, we are also your agent for the houses we show you. It is better … (3 comments)
heights buyer info: Why Are Buyers and Sellers Willing to Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Relatively Small Dollar Amounts?
- 02/05/12 04:21 AM
Why Are Heights Buyers and Sellers Willing to Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Relatively Small Dollar Amounts? Excellent article about home pricing from Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Northern VA. this is very timely info as we are coming up to the historically "high selling time" Greetings from Innerloop Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com Why Are Buyers and Sellers Willing to Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Relatively Small Dollar Amounts? This was a question I was asked by a close friend of mine the other night. I was recounting the tale of another negotiation between buyer and seller … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: Location, location, location....check, check, check applies especially to Innerloop Houston
- 02/05/12 03:03 AM
Location, location, location....check, check, check applies especially to Innerloop Houston Ann deVane provides very timely and useful advice about LOCATION being the primary consideration when considering real estate. This applies double for higher density more ecclectic type areas like Innerloop Houston, Texas. Greetings from Houston Heights this Sunday morning. Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com As the spring season IS upon us, and homes seem to be disappearing much more rapidly than in past months it bears remembering...location, location, location. You can change anything about the inside of a home, but you can never change your location. the only thing to compensate for … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: Ten things to remove before listing...
- 02/03/12 03:40 AM
Excellent posting to aid sellers as we go into the prime listing and selling months via Lindsey Hasford. There are many more ways to declutter a home for sale... but these are some important things to consider. For more information on selling your home in Houston Innerloop ... give me a call. Greetings from Houston Innerloop Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,BROKER,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider removing before you list your … (0 comments)
heights buyer info: Last-Time Home Buyers is so applicable to Heights Houston Texas
- 02/03/12 03:33 AM
Last-Time Home Buyers is so applicable to Heights Houston Texas Excellent article provided by Cynthia Larsen in Sonoma County. We will be seeing this issue more and more in the close in neighborhoods. Consider this excerpt from the White House Council on Aging Report ... "Beginning January 1, 2006, on average, a new 60 year old was celebrating a birthday every seven seconds, and these celebrations will continue for another 18 years. The impact of this demographic shift will affect every level of our social, economic and political systems" Innerloop Heights Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com My maternal Grandmother, who was … (2 comments)
heights buyer info: Will You Tell Us Which Neighborhood Is Best For Us?
- 02/03/12 03:27 AM
Will You Tell Us Which Neighborhood Is Best For Us? Excellent article discussing neighborhood preference via Larry & Sheila Nassau/Suffolk LongIsland Relocation I find this to be particularly timely and usefukl to my Heights and Innerloop buyers. We see such an influx of people seeking out new places to "nest". This is really good advice about how to evaluate how it works for them" Greetings from Heights Houston Texas Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com Will You Tell Us Which Neighborhood Is Best For Us? Larry And Sheila were asked by new clients,"Will you tell us which neighborhood is best of us"? We answered … (0 comments)
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