Freedom and I have been together 10 years this summer. She came in as a baby in 1998 with two broken wings. Her left wing doesn't open all the way even after surgery, it was broken in 4 places. She's my baby.When Freedom came in she could not stand and both wings were broken. She was emaciated a...

12/08/2008

I am looking for input from the Active Rain community on Short Sales. Like them or Hate them?

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I know so many of my Realtor associates that pass on Short Sales and in some cases turn around and run when they come their way. Why do you think this is? I personally see Short Sales as a huge opportunity to help the client avoid a foreclosure situation and create a long term client. Have any of...

12/06/2008

This is a nice FSBO joke

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Here is how the story goes, I guess it pays to work with a Realtor: WHEN A real-estate agency hadn't sold our house, we decided to do it ourselves. I placed ads in the local papers, spray painted a "For Sale" message on a sign board and posted it outside.When my husband came home that evening, he...

12/06/2008

Will 2009 Be an Awesome Year? 10 Tips To Get Ready

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"Reduce your workload by 30% and increase your fun load by 30% and you will increase your revenues by 100%. More fun, less struggle -- more results on all fronts." -- Abraham-Hicks That sounds good to me. How about you? New Jersey Estates/Weichert Realtors Paul Stillwaggon & Pat Cornish Decem...

12/06/2008

Video--Dual Agency Can Cost You Money

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Buying a home? If you hire the agent who has the listing, you are falling into the trap of dual agency. Dual agency will double your agent's commission, but it could cost you a lot of money. Watch this short video on dual agency and the dangers.

12/06/2008

If price is all that matters, why do we need real estate agents?

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I find it amazing when real estate agents say "price is what sells real estate." It's usually said within the context of "staging is a waste of time and money." We all know that price is important, as with most purchase decisions (especially in this economy). However price is rarely the ONLY thin...

12/06/2008

REO and BPO business is great! How are you reacting to it?

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I have done tons of Broker Price Opinions for several companies over the last 5 years and had'nt received any listings. Well I was working under someone else.Should you pay to be on some of the lists??? Answer is yes!!! Is it for everyone? NO way!!! I have a list that has over 500 companies...

12/01/2008