Pacita's Quick Bytes of Real Estate
A REALTOR's perspective on events that shape and affect the real estate market.
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2009
In case you missed it..... We all know the value that staging brings to the table. We, as realtors, sometimes have a tough time explaining to our clients how staging can transform even the ugliest properties into something decent. But there are some challenges even the best of the best may not be...
01/09/2009
Just had to share....this is really good information (oh, you were thinking the card trick?) Thank you, Bill, for providing an excellent way to illustrate the point. Selling your home should not be a mystery when you have it priced properly and have selected an agent that knows how to create an ...
01/09/2009
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Here's a topic brokers should probably discuss during the regular office meetings. It's a gentle reminder, and a reinforcement of truth in advertising. And that includes online advertising. TRUTH IN ADVERTISING LAWS From www.Business.gov, here's a link to Truth-in-Advertising LAWS that states: "A...
01/08/2009
Visual Tour is one of the tools I use in my marketing because: I get to control when I can take pictures. I still hire professional photographers from time to time, but I don't want to be so dependent on someone else and not be able to take pictures when I need to. Once I create and upload the to...
01/07/2009
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My Seller wanted a few more days to get his house in order before I activated it on the MLS. This is the newest listing which I blogged about ANOTHER open house lead turned into a listing. Holding open houses work! Because he gave me permission to start promoting it (as long as I sent the waiver ...
01/06/2009
For my first draft of the VISUAL TOUR check out http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=1763848 Photo GalleryPatioLong drivewayLiving roomGas burning fireplaceGlass accent on front doorDining areaBonus Room not included in square footageUpgraded kitchen2-car garage/workshopMaster bedroomDescriptio...
01/04/2009
I am a strong believer in and advocate of open house. Perhaps it doesn't work for everyone, but it certainly works for me. Last month, I closed escrows stemming from an open house lead in October, which resulted in my listing their house in November while they bought a duplex I had listed (double...
01/03/2009
Some agents have asked me how/when/why I use Realty Times newsletter which comes in both print and electronic versions. Here's what I do with my subscription: Email to prospects and client base Print newsletter on flip side of all my flyers Hand out during open houses Posting specific articles on...
01/03/2009
Other agents have asked me how and where I use my Realty Times newsletter which comes both in print (as posted here) and online. Let me count the ways: Handouts during open houses Additional information printed on the back of all my flyers Emailed to clients. Sometimes as a whole newsletter, othe...
01/03/2009
Some folks have asked me where and how do I use the RealtyTimes newsletter? Let me count the ways: Include link to the latest newsletter in my email signature as "For the latest real estate newsletter click on http://realtytimes.com/c/PacitaCDimacali" Email to my clients and point out some links...
01/01/2009
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