san diego: Woo-Hoo!! One month into the new job..!!
- 09/12/09 08:39 AM
A tale of a new Property Manager... So now I'm one month into being a new broker AND property manager. 4 weeks ago I wasn't sure what my expectations were, only pure optimism. Thank goodness my buddy and fellow broker was gracious enough not only to bring me aboard but to endure my endless slew of repetitive questions and stifle his guffaws at some of the dorky conversations I had with prospective clients over the phone. I'm sure if he were drinking milk he would have had a nostril spew for sure... I started with the easy prospects, all of my … (10 comments)
san diego: 4th of July in San Diego, Fireworks and Events
- 07/02/09 04:54 AM
Here's a quick link to what's happening in San Diego this weekend: www.signonsandiego.com/feature/fourth-of-july/ From the bay and inland, including the San Diego County Fair, there is so much to see and do, right here in our own back yard. Pick one, and take in the show! My personal favorite is the synchronized fireworks on four barges right in San Diego Bay, a chili dog and a root beer (gotta do it once a year, right?). Happy 4th of July to all!! Marvin de la Vega - San Diego / Chula Vista REALTOR®
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san diego: Cancel This Transaction? What Would You Do?
- 04/21/09 02:24 AM
Back from vacation, I'm ready to close a listing (I'm representing the seller) in the last three days of the escrow period and I get this call from the buyer's agent. "My buyer has been laid off from work and needs to cancel this transaction. Oh and by the way, she wants her deposit back." Welcome home... The tough part for the buyer is she didn't know she had lost her job until her lender received the Verification of Employment stating she had no future employment with the company. She was a single mom, working as a nurse's assistant for many years … (21 comments)
san diego: What Do You Do To Clear The Cobwebs Out?
- 04/13/09 03:03 AM
We've all been through this before, we all have writer's block from time to time. Sometimes we're not feeling it or are so consumed with "stuff" that the creative juices aren't flowing. So what do the tough folks do when the going gets this way? Well, this one is packing up the ol' truck and the 24' fully loaded Taj Mahal with a license plate (travel trailer) and going surfing! That's right! I'm packing up the wife and kids, 3 boards, a fridge full of food and drink (including the makings for Smores using leftover chocolate bunny fragments), some firewood and … (10 comments)
san diego: What? A Request For Repair?
- 04/06/09 11:05 PM
Have you ever had a seller wonder what this was all about? Chances are if you're a Rainmaker you've coached your clients well, both buyers and sellers alike. On occasion my sellers are blindsided with some creative requests. Here's how I coach both buyers and sellers to prevent this from happening. Note: Buyers and sellers reading this, you might impress your agent, pay attention... Understand the part of the contract where "as is" is mentioned. In California the purchase contract specifically states "the property is sold in its present physical condition". What this means is it comes with the faux wooden beams, wood … (44 comments)
san diego: Referrals - How Do I Get Them?
- 03/28/09 03:16 AM
I wrote a recent post My First Active Rain Referral CLOSED!! and there were so many great comments. Thank you if you chimed in. There was a recurring theme however, other than those of congratulations. So I thought I'd share what I do to get 'em. Lately a lot of people have been calling me locally with their family, friends, co-workers and neighbors - a true blessing for my business. Are you ready for the simple answer? Persistence, hustle, face time, knowledge and luck. Persistence. I don't give up easily and neither should you. I've had the luxury of literally flying over San Diego and … (8 comments)
san diego: My First Active Rain Referral CLOSED!!
- 03/27/09 01:40 AM
Now this was a great transaction! And it all started on my first day in The Rain. Check out the chronology: Feb 10 - Joined Active Rain feeling like Bambi on ice. Set up my profile and posted my first blog entry - Welcome to My Blog. Received a referral alert from Jack Torres of the Homefinding Center in Corona CA. Jumped on it like a hobo on a ham sandwich, interviewed and got the referral. Thanks, Jack! Thanks Active Rain! Feb 12 - Met buyer Ron W. at first house. Thus begins the happy house hunt. We start inland with new … (54 comments)
san diego: Catch A Falling Knife...An Analogy of The Real Estate Market
- 03/13/09 02:35 AM
I love a good analogy and often use them in client conversations. Catching a knife could be a bloody endeavor. In this story it's one of those multi purpose knives where you can use different tools for different jobs. Often enough the tool might not have the right size, length or capability. If you can imagine this knife falling to the floor, you wouldn't want to catch it either, right? Use the following symbolism and maybe you (buyers and agents alike) may or may not take a risk in "catching" certain types "knives". The knife is a house. The blade (screwdriver, file, … (2 comments)
san diego: Listing Agents - How would you answer this?
- 03/07/09 12:39 AM
I have a listing that has expired and have re-listed it $50k less than the last list price. It's a normal sale, not a short sale or a bank owned foreclosure. It's even owned outright, no money owed (how's that for different?). Since re-listing I've had about a dozen calls in the first two days asking what the seller will accept. Being that the majority of homes listed here in San Diego are bank controlled, buyer's agents tend to ask very pointed questions about price. REO agents tend to be tight lipped while short sale agents are very free flowing with … (27 comments)
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