mazz: YOU WILL NEVER SEE THIS ON THE NEWS - 08/23/08 05:44 PM
  The Story of Kalat
This picture of the statue below was made by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad. This artist was so grateful that the Americans liberated his country, he melted 3 of the fallen Saddam heads and made a memorial statue dedicated to the American soldiers and their fallen comrades. Kalat worked on this night and day for several months.
To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he … (10 comments)

mazz: NAR Statistics Show Which Franchise Is The Fastest Growing Franchise! Wow! - 08/16/08 11:46 AM
WHO IS GROWING IN REAL ESTATE FRANCHISING?
 
I recently took a few minutes to read through a recent National Association of Realtors comparison study of residential real estate franchises.  The numbers were a bit surprising, although I had a feeling of what is happening in the real estate business and the growth of franchises in America.
You see, I am a franchise owner and principal broker of EXIT REALTY BEND, located in Bend, Oregon.  My company opened just 21 months ago.  Perhaps like you, I had the option to open an independent office or choose any one of some two dozen real … (6 comments)

mazz: AR POLL - Is Your Real Estate Sign Invisable? - 06/04/08 04:39 AM
  Does Anyone Really See Your Sign?
I have a theory about that. Before I start I would like to give you some numbers to set the stage, so to speak.
I own an EXIT office in little ol' Bend, Oregon....population...ummm.....about 75,000. In our greater metropolitan area we have 2224 ACTIVE residential listings, 56 multi-family, 5 farm, 929 land and 85 investment /income property listings. That's about 3300 listings.....and MOST have signs in front or on the property somewhere. Would you agree that that is a lot of SIGNS?
When you drive around the Bend community you will see, like many … (8 comments)

mazz: Referring Clients To A Professional - 03/15/08 04:58 PM

Hello Active Rain!
A few months ago I was introduced to www.BuyersClub.us.  I'm not a spokesman for Buyers Club, but I have become a part of their network and I am also promoting my own 100% Buyers Broker Referral Network here in Bend, Oregon. 
If you have any Buyer Clients who are moving to Central Oregon I welcome the opportunity to work with them.My name is Jim Mazziotti.  I am the franchise owner and principal broker of EXIT Realty Bend.  I have over 14 years in the real estate business and have experience in residential, commercial and resort sales.  Before moving to … (0 comments)

mazz: FREE Real Estate Services for BUYERS! - 02/10/08 06:57 PM

Many BUYERS do not realize that the services of some of the very best, highly trained, responsible and professional real estate agents is FREE. Really. FREE!  Let me explain.
If you are considering the purchase of real estate there are several options you have.  You can search the MLS in your area, contact numerous real estate agents or drive the streets looking for signs posted.  You can look in newspapers, pick up real estate magazines and spend time on Craigslist.  You can spend hours trying to find the perfect property.
The better way is to locate an ACCREDITED BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE.  Also know as an … (0 comments)

mazz: IN REAL ESTATE BUYERS NEED A BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE IN BEND OREGON - 02/10/08 02:13 PM
 YOU DO NEED A BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE
Bend Oregon is a beautiful place.....and thousands of people from across America are finding their way to Bend.  Statistics show that Bend ( around 78,000 ) is still seeing one of the fastest growth patterns in the western United States.  It is no wonder, really.  The city and the region has fantastic and stunning beauty. Where else can you live and be within a few hours of the Pacific, 20 minutes from one of the finest ski mountains in the country, enjoy miles of running and biking paths, fish in a world-class environment....and of course live in … (2 comments)