just call: Sale Pending What NOT To Say
- 11/14/10 06:34 PM
Sale Pending Do's and Don'ts
Second in a Series: What NOT To Say
By Michelle C. Carr-Crowe, ABR, ALHS, ASP, CDE, PME, RECS, SRES. San Jose Home Selling Specialist
Sale Pending!
The sellers are usually relieved to have their home under contract but often aren't properly prepared by their agents about how to handle questions during the sale pending phase, especially on what NOT to say.
Rule #1: Don't say ANYTHING specific about price.
When you share your happy news, expect people to ask "How much did you get?" or "What price did it sell for?"
Tell your clients their mantra … (0 comments)
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just call: I'm #2! I'm #2!
- 11/14/10 05:46 PM
I'm #2! I'm #2!
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Homes' Real Estate Specialist
Did you ever see the Drew Barrymore movie Whip It?
It's about a girl who finds her true identity and competitive spirit with a roller derby team. However that team is comprised of good-natured slackers.
When they lose, they happily chant, "We're number two! We're number two!"
And on that note, at last, I can join them and say, "I'm number 2! I'm number 2" in my market.
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just call: What's Your Buyer Guarantee?
- 11/14/10 05:08 PM
What's Your Buyer Guarantee?
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, ABR, Silicon Valley Home Buyer's Specialist
What's Your Buyer Guarantee? Do you even have one?
In today's competitive market, with Buyers asking for commission rebates, help with closing costs and credit for repairs, how do you help yourself stand out?
I offer a buyer guarantee.
I Guarantee ...
You Still Love Your Home 365 Days Later ... or I $ell it for FREE!* Michelle C. Carr-Crowe
I offer a buyer guarantee so that if something changes in their lives (abrupt relocation, sickness, divorce, etc.) that makes it so they no longer love their home, … (4 comments)
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just call: 5 Tips for Getting Your Low-Ball Offer Accepted
- 11/14/10 04:40 PM
5 Tips for Getting Your Low-Ball Offer Accepted
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, ABR, Silicon Valley and Cupertino Homes Real Estate Agent Expert
Every day, buyers ask me, "How can I get this home for less?" or "Can you help me get this low-ball offer accepted?"
First off, I only work with pre-approved buyers who are committed to buying that specific opportunity, so here are my 5 tips for getting your low-ball offer accepted:
1) Strong pre-approval letter from a well-known direct lender (not a broker)
2) Actual copies of bank statements (account numbers blacked out) to show proof of funds
3) Clear, clean offer … (6 comments)
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just call: 30th Annual San Jose Lynbrook Holiday Craft Faire Saturday November 20
- 11/14/10 04:22 PM
The 30th Annual San Jose Lynbrook Holiday Craft Faire Saturday November 20
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook Homes Selling Specialist
The 30th Annual San Jose Lynbrook Holiday Craft Faire will be held on Saturday, Nov 20th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Lynbrook High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Clause have been known to shop at the Lynbrook Craft Faire to find special homemade gifts for exceptional girls and boys.
Lynbrook High School, one of the top performing high schools in California, is located at 1280 Johnson Ave. at Rainbow Drive in San Jose, Calif.
Admission is … (2 comments)
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just call: Save $220 with Kodak Contest
- 11/14/10 04:17 PM
Save $220 with Kodak Contest
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Expert
If I won the ActiveRain 'I could save $220 with Kodak' Contest, I have four things I would do:
• Take $100 in $1 bills and do a "money tree" experiment
• Give an extra $1 to each person who actually "picks" a dollar off of the tree with printed instructions (on my new Kodak printer of course) to give the second dollar away.
• $19 for lunch for me and the people who help me set up and film the project!
• Take 100 pennies and … (3 comments)
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just call: How to Get Your Low Offer Accepted
- 11/14/10 10:09 AM
How to Get Your Low Offer Accepted
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, ABR
Every day, buyers ask me, "How can I get this home for less?" or "Can you help me get this low offer accpeted?"
First off, I only work with pre-approved buyers, so here is my checklist:
1) Strong pre-approval letter from a direct lender (not a broker)
2) Actual copies of bank statements (account numbers blacked out) to show proof of funds
3) Clear, clean offer
4) Introductory letter about me, my company, my client, my client's search so far, why they chose this home, recent comparable sales, a bullet-point of the … (1 comments)
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just call: All Santa Clara with Cupertino High Homes for Sale
- 11/13/10 09:36 PM
All Santa Clara with Cupertino High Homes for Sale
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Lynbrook High Homes & Cupertino Schools Home Selling Expert
Looking for low-cost Santa Clara utilitie with high-performing Cupertino Schools? These 8 homes, ranging from $575,000 to $1,050,000.
Both 98 Blake and 3038 McKinley will be open on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 1:30-4:30.
ACTIVE
Address City Beds Bath DOM LOE SqFt $/SqFt Lot (SF) List Price Age Sale Price
51 Cabot Avenue Santa Clara 4 4|0 184 2,566 $409.20 $1,050,000 0
2710 Pruneridge Avenue Santa Clara 4 3|0 32 2,254 $442.77 16,797 $998,000
3391 Tracy Drive Santa Clara 5 3|1 … (0 comments)
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just call: How Many Business Cards Do You Pass Out Daily?
- 11/13/10 08:56 PM
How Many Business Cards Do You Pass Out Daily?
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Lynbrook & Cupertino Schools Expert
How Many Business Cards Do You Pass Out Daily?
I was reading TOP 5 NETWORKING TIPS WHEN ATTENDING SOCIAL FUNCTIONS when I realized I have gotten off-track on having a daily or at least weekly goal to pass out a minimum number of business cards.
I'm curious, do you have a regular minimum goal? Have you seen a difference in your business when you meet it?
This post was a great reminder to prepare well and approach each opportunity as a true professional.
I … (3 comments)
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just call: CUPERTINO High! $575K! 3038 McKinley, Santa Clara Open Sat. & Sun.!
- 11/13/10 10:05 AM
CUPERTINO High! $575K! 3038 McKinley, Santa Clara Open Sat. & Sun.!
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook Homes & Cupertino Schools Experts
HOT BUY! Open Sat. & Sun.! 1:30-4:30
Only $575K for CUPERTINO High! Lowest Price for ANY 3 Bedroom Single Family Home in CUPERTINO High!
Don't Miss Your Golden Opportunity! Just Call (408) 252-8900!
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just call: Why Buyers Should Write Backup Offers
- 11/10/10 08:05 PM
Why Buyers Should Write Backup Offers
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook Homes & Cupertino Schools Experts
I recently sold two homes yesterday. One of them went to the backup buyer. On the other one, an agent's clients want to write a back-up offer but she'd never done one before.
While many people consider back-up offers a waste of time (or the more cynical think it's just a way to ensure the accepted offer performs), I know of three different back-up offer clients who succeeded in getting the home in the past year.
To help you and your clients, I've … (3 comments)
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just call: CUPERTINO HIGH OPEN HOMES in Santa Clara & Cupertino Sunday November 7
- 11/07/10 07:51 AM
ALL CUPERTINO HIGH OPEN HOMES Sunday November 7
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert
It may be raining outside but there are many welcoming open houses to see in the Cupertino High area today, Sunday, November 7th.
Many buyers looking for homes in Cupertino High mistakenly think that all of their Cupertino High homes choices must be in the city Cupertino. NOT! A more financially attractive option are homes in the special pocket of one zip code (95051) in Santa Clara with Cupertino schools, including Cupertino High.
In fact,the LOWEST-PRICED single-family 3-bedroom home in Cupertino High is located at 3038 … (0 comments)
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just call: Sources for Cheap Ugly Yellow House-Shaped Signs?
- 11/03/10 05:04 PM
Sources for Cheap Ugly Yellow House-Shaped Signs?
by Michelle Carr-Crowe, Lynbrook & Cupertino Homes Specialist
I'm looking to order some new signs and would love to get 50 to 100 new cheap ugly yellow house-shaped signs (e.g. "bandit signs").
Anyone have some good resources at low prices with fairly decent turnaround time (less than 1 week)? I'm in California, and most I see online are on the East Coast. Or if you use or recommend (or DON'T recommend someone, I'd appreciate hearing about it).
All tips are welcome, thanks.
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just call: Don't Let Ignorance Prevent You From Voting Tuesday, November 2nd
- 10/31/10 10:39 PM
Don't Let Ignorance Prevent You From Voting Tuesday, November 2nd
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your Homes in Cupertino Schools Expert
When I remind you to vote on Tuesday, November 2nd, please just do it.
Don't let ignorance prevent you from your right and responsibility as a U.S. citizen.
You know that just means only the opinionated are voting - and having an opinion is not the same thing as possessing wisdom.
My friend Lizzie had moved to California from Puerto Rico and never voted in 10 years because she felt she was too ignorant.
Puh-lease, sister!
Gut feelings are often just as … (2 comments)
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just call: The 30th Annual San Jose Lynbrook High School Holiday Craft Faire Saturday November 20
- 10/24/10 07:46 PM
30th Annual Lynbrook High School Holiday Craft Faire
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook Homes Selling Specialist
The 30th Annual Lynbrook Holiday Craft Faire will be held on Saturday, Nov 20th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Lynbrook High School.
Lynbrook High School, one of the top performing high schools in California, is located at 1280 Johnson Ave. at Rainbow Drive in San Jose, Calif.
Print out the FREE COUPON Below and bring it with you to exchange for a FREE RAFFLE TICKET!
Start your holiday shopping early! Over 100 vendors selling all types of … (0 comments)
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just call: $599K-$100K drop Lowest $ for Lynbrook SFH or Land Open Today Cupertino Schools San Jose 95129
- 10/17/10 07:40 AM
$599K-$100K drop Lowest $ for Lynbrook SFH or Land Open Today Cupertino Schools San Jose 95129
by Michelle C. Carr-Crowe and the Get Re$ult$ Team, Your San Jose Saratoga Lynbrook Homes & Cupertino Schools Experts
Open Today! Now at $599K-Lowest $ for SFH or Land in Lynbrook High, Cupertino Schools San Jose 95129.
Huge $100K price drop! Open today, Sunday, October 17th from 1:30-4:30.
Just Call 408-252-8900. Recent comps $745K, $770K. www.7090bollinger.com
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just call: 7090 Bollinger West San Jose Lynbrook Agent Open House Th Sept 23 $698K Lowest $ for Lynbrook
- 09/22/10 08:14 PM
Lowest Priced SFH in Lynbrook High! … (0 comments)
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