real estate adventures: Three good reasons to Let it Go!
- 01/21/18 05:46 PM
Three good reasons to Let it Go!
After receiving an offer on a listing, I realized the agent was not from my selling area. She explained her clients were family members and just couldn't refer them out, though she lives more than 4 hours away.
Why to Let it Go! local:
1. An agent who lives, works and plays in their selling area can offer specific insights and information to out of area buyers planning to purchase locally. It is impossible for an out-of-town agent to possess the same knowledge.
2. There are adverse consequences of offering too much on a property or by low-balling a well priced home in a brisk market. Local agents … (8 comments)
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real estate adventures: Nailed it!
- 09/06/17 05:20 AM
Nailed it!
An afternoon is spent readying a detailed listing presentation for the following morning. Local real estate sales and stats are included in the online portion of the Comparable Market Analysis.
You arrive 10 minutes early, noticeably excited to get started. After introductions and taking a look at the home, you begin to build a rappor, making a connection with the owners.
Every question has been answered, opinions offered, along with suggested list price for the home. Though there may be another REALTOR interview, you have secured the listing!
Or, have you?
Yeah, you NAILED IT!
On to the next one now!
Stop second guessing yourself. Continue to hone your selling skills and … (10 comments)
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real estate adventures: Business Practices and Educational Opportunities!
- 08/31/17 02:49 PM
Business Practices and Educational Opportunities!
When I saw Anna Banana's August Challenge, ActiveRain August Challenge - BEST - Business Practices, it led me back to the beginning of this real estate journey. Though setbacks have occurred along the way, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my lifetime!
#1 - Business Practice - Learning
When I took the test to become a REALTOR, more education was necessary to be effective. Most of the information was quickly brushed past. I thought more real life transaction scenarios were needed in the curriculum.
The old adage, "Fake it, 'till you Make it!" felt trifling and a little intimidating. So, instead of allowing it to take hold, I dug … (8 comments)
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real estate adventures: Effectively planting seeds.
- 05/02/17 06:42 AM
Effectively planting seeds.
There is a good reason why real estate agents must stay within their scope of knowledge. It is called risk management and prevents loss of license, finances or being reprimanded by a panel of peers.
Never would I give assumptions to impress clients about plumbing, roofing, landscaping, air conditioning and duct-work, drywall, stone work, stucco or concrete. In the end, it could prove detrimental.
Of course, people in other professions are more than happy to lend oh-so helpful information to your clients when given the opportunity. They often base this on very loose opinions.
Clients hired an electrician to do some rewiring in their office. They began talking and before you … (8 comments)
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real estate adventures: Re-homing for a living.
- 01/05/17 03:11 PM
Re-homing for a living.
As I approach the 10th year in real estate, many past experiences come to mind...
Being chased up the street by an angry tenant who refused to show the home because he didn't want to move
I let the dogs out while canvassing a neighborhood one day when the woman opened the door
A client and I cried in my office after the bank refused to allow the short sale to go through
My clients built a beach house above St. George and totally pulled it off with an infinitely line pool
After searching for a lock box, it was found hanging in a tree limb, covered by … (11 comments)
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real estate adventures: Day 4 of 10 Thanksgiving Challenge | Industry Passion
- 11/15/16 10:43 PM
Day 4 of 10 Thanksgiving Challenge | Industry Passion
Happy clients are indeed the biggest goal in my business. Guiding them to a home that will serve them well for many years to come is a passion. Real estate is akin to love matchmaking in some ways, in that properties must suit the life-style and exceed expectation.
Whether it's a 900 square foot condominium or a sprawling 8,000 square foot estate, it makes no difference. Every home has a buyer. Location, price and condition play a part in buyer attraction and after negotiation, when both sides mutually agree, progress is made.
In an ideal situation, the home inspection goes well, the home appraises (if clients … (2 comments)
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real estate adventures: How do you avoid an angry mob of armed community policers?
- 11/13/15 01:41 AM
How do you avoid an angry mob of armed community policers?
An interior Broker Price Opinion was ordered by the asset manager of the bank on a short sale in an outlying area. Agent writes down address and proceeds to the home.
He is met at the property by several angry, gun wielding men in pick up trucks who threaten bodily harm if he takes another step towards the property. He complies, leaving quickly!
Years ago, the City revamped their systems, changing all addresses. The bank still maintained the old information, giving him the wrong numbers. This situation could have ended very, very badly!
Things to do before setting out to do a … (23 comments)
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real estate adventures: A REAL SCREAMING DEAL!
- 08/25/15 06:12 AM
A REAL SCREAMING DEAL!
Tammy and I arrived at the home to take photos in preparation of listing it on the MLS. Little did we know, every move made was being closely mointored, room to room, while clicking away.
Micsellaneous clutter was scattered everywhere, so getting good, photos was extremely challenging. Just as I moved some baby bedding in the corner, Tammy started running, screaming!
I closed my eyes, imagining a huge snake or skunk or racoon jumping out, foaming at the mouth and let out a blood curdling scream that went beyond just a squeal. The woman in the yard next door almost dropped her garden hose!
Poor mouse didn't … (18 comments)
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