greenville loan officer: Snow Storm Hits Greenville SC
- 02/13/14 04:11 AM
Snow Storm Hits Greenville SC We don't get a lot of snow here in the south but when we do, EVERYONE goes nuts and the whole city shuts down. It definitely makes you slow down and get to enjoy some family time when a snow storm hits Greenville SC. So far we've had some snow ball fights, went sledding, built a snow man, made snow cream and taken lots of pictures and videos. We've only been snowed in for 2 days...the sun is shining now and it's supposed be 65 this weekend. It's been fun but time for some warm weather! … (7 comments)
greenville loan officer: Mortgages are Boring and There’s a Lot of Paperwork
- 01/12/14 10:54 PM
Mortgages are Boring and There’s a Lot of Paperwork Let's face it, mortgages are dry and boring for a lot of people. And the amount of paperwork required to get an approval for a mortgage is so high it can be a little intimidating. So I wanted to find a way to lighten the mood a little bit. I created this video to poke a little fun at myself and the mortgage industry. Check it out:
I Need Help from the Active Rain Community… I haven't posted this video yet. You are getting the first look. I could use some … (23 comments)
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a safe night of celebrating with your family and friends. Having a successful open heart surgery earlier this year, gives me a lot of things to be thankful for! I'm grateful for God and my family but I'm extremely grateful for my real estate partners and clients who have trusted me and my team to help them with their mortgages. Handing over keys to a new house at the closing table never gets old...it's my favorite part of the process. … (4 comments)
greenville loan officer: Christmas Lights in SC
- 12/23/13 10:21 PM
Christmas Lights in SC There's still time and a lot of options to take the family to see Christmas Lights in SC. This year is especially fun having a 2.5 yr old looking at everything in amazement. We're having a blast creating new Christmas memories and traditions. If you are in SC or traveling through, here's a list of lights you might want to check out:
Hollywild Wellford November 23 - January 4, 2014 Anderson Lights of Hope Anderson November 28 - December 25, 2013 Carolina Light Finder Lists neighborhood locations around the Midlands Christmas Lights Displays Laurens December 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014 Holiday Festival of … (1 comments)
greenville loan officer: Content Trends in 2014 for Greenville SC Real Estate
- 12/13/13 04:26 AM
Content Trends in 2014 for Greenville SC Real Estate Content is important to any online marketing efforts. I’ve been searching for some information and here are some Content Trends in 2014 for Greenville SC Real Estate: Trend 1: Competition to gain consumers' attention will increase. There are 35.8 million new posts every month from WordPress users alone. Making your brand stand out should include targeting specific segments of your audience and building yourself up as an authority in the real estate industry. Trend 2: Determining the key metrics to measure content's success will be more important This part is all about … (2 comments)
greenville loan officer: Ways to Grow Your Blog with Pinterest for Greenville Real Estate
- 12/12/13 04:55 AM
Ways to Grow Your Blog with Pinterest for Greenville Real Estate Wouldn’t a little more blog traffic be nice? I’ve been using Pinterest over the past couple of months and connecting it with my blog to drive more traffic. Here are a couple of Ways to Grow Your Blog with Pinterest for Greenville Real Estate: - Create a Blog Think Tank Try to use secret boards to help outline blog ideas. These boards are only visible on your end so it is secure and others won’t see what you put in this board. - Search Pinterest for New Content Inspiration Pinterest … (5 comments)
Here are a few tips to show you how to Use Twitter to Grow Your Greenville SC Real Estate Business. It’s important to understand how Twitter works first. Start by following hashtags that are in your area of expertise so you can offer something of value to the conversation. Always remember that how you engage is important. Asking the right questions is essential. Focus on what drives people…like what they’re passionate about or what kind of skills they have as a couple of examples. Ask questions and be yourself! Twitter … (2 comments)
greenville loan officer: Look Like a Tech Savvy Real Estate Agent in Greenville SC
- 12/09/13 05:04 AM
Look Like a Tech Savvy Real Estate Agent in Greenville SC. I have a really cool tool that I use in my business that will make you Look Like a Tech Savvy Real Estate Agent in Greenville SC. It's called Jing. What is it & What does it do? Simple: Captures an image of your screen and allows you to record your voice along with any movement on the screen. Techie: A computer service that lets you capture still images, basic video, and animation. Select an area and it will record everything that happens in that area along with your voice narration … (0 comments)
We are fast approaching the deadline when the Qualified Mortgage and Ability-To-Repay Rule take effect Jan 10, 2014. Could these new standards send the economy into another tailspin? Who out there remembers the great anticipation of Y2K where all of the computers were supposed to stop working on the stroke of midnight? As it turned out, it was very anti-climactic. That’s the same feeling as I’m getting with Qualified Mortgage and Ability-to-Repay rule. How Ability-To-Repay could affect new applications: The biggest impact will come from the … (1 comments)
greenville loan officer: Enhance LinkedIn Profiles for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents
- 12/03/13 03:50 AM
Enhance LinkedIn Profiles for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents LinkedIn is one of the biggest online networking sites available and there are a lot of professionals from various industries using it. In an effort to improve the user experience, LinkedIn’s Professional Portfolio was released to help Enhance LinkedIn Profiles for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents.
This will help you showcase more of your unique professional self while using better visual content. This change allows content to be added on your profile in the form of images, presentations, video and audio recordings. Here are a couple of examples: Since … (0 comments)
greenville loan officer: Prepping Your Home for a Successful Sale in Greenville SC
- 11/29/13 10:10 PM
Prepping Your Home for a Successful Sale in Greenville SC It may be a seller’s market again, but you still want to move your home quickly and get the best price for your property. Here are some tips on Prepping Your Home for a Successful Sale in Greenville SC that will make selling your home faster, less stressful, and more profitable.
1. Choose the right real estate agent. It’s important to hire a professional that knows just how to showcase your home to its best advantage. Get referrals from friends and family, and set up interviews with agents you think you can … (1 comments)
Here are some ways to freshen up your Facebook Engagement Suggestions for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents: #1 – Attract the readers to the most interesting point in your article or in the article you are sharing and it would even be more intriguing if you add your own opinion about that part of the article. #2 – Create posts that are more call to action. Since the … (2 comments)
greenville loan officer: Instagram Apps to Help Greenville SC Real Estate Agents
- 11/28/13 11:36 PM
Instagram Apps to Help Greenville SC Real Estate Agents If you are not using Instagram yet, you should. It has reached over 150 million active users and allows for great photo and video posts. Of course, with great photo and video options for posting, there are tools to help make them more unique.
Here are a couple of examples of Instagram Apps to Help Greenville SC Real Estate Agents in their quest to have outstanding images and videos. #1 Photo editor by Aviary: it is easy to use and has a complete range of effects to help you render awesome edited photos. … (4 comments)
greenville loan officer: Best Brussels Sprout Recipe Ever | Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish
- 11/28/13 08:26 AM
Best Brussels Sprout Recipe Ever | Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish There are all kinds of excellent Thanksgiving side dishes: mashed pots, sweet pots, stuffing & casserole galore but my favorite Thanksgiving side dish is the best Brussels Sprout Recipe you will ever eat!
You might say ewwww.. Brussels Sprouts?! How could they be a favorite? I promise these are not your average Brussels, you'll have people asking for seconds every time. What you need: 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon Butter (optional) Sriracha hot sauce Lime Salt and pepper Garlic powder Start cooking the bacon and remove once you have it … (2 comments)
greenville loan officer: Improving Facebook Engagement for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents
- 11/26/13 09:29 PM
Improving Facebook Engagement for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents Have you been on Facebook for years and still end up wondering how to post and get additional engagement from your audience? Improving Facebook engagement for Greenville SC Real Estate Agents could help you close more deals.
Some people think it is easy but there is some thinking to it. You may have heard about different tips on how best to make an engaging post. Things like use more photos or create a post with more call to action type content but is that really what your audience needs? To find … (2 comments)
greenville loan officer: Google Voice for Real Estate Agents Greenville SC
- 11/21/13 02:47 AM
Google Voice for Real Estate Agents Greenville SC What is Google Voice and What does it do? 1) Simple: A FREE phone calling system 2) Techie: A telecommunications service by Google that provides free voice calls, voice-mail, text messaging, and conference calling to residents of the US. Domestic and outbound calls to the US are free from US or Canada.
Best Features: One Number Rings Multiple Lines : Set it to ring your number, your partner, your assistant, or anyone you choose. Set it to ring one line depending on who’s calling and what time of day. Separate Numbers for Teams: Set up … (3 comments)
greenville loan officer: How to Manage Your Social Media in 10 Minutes a Day
- 11/18/13 05:31 AM
How to Manage Your Social Media in 10 Minutes a Day You can easily, and probably have, wasted many hours managing your Social Media. I will share the tool that I use and show you how to manage your social media in 10 minutes a day. HootSuite.com What is it & What does it do? Simple: A social media management tool. Techie: A social media network integration tool that allows users to submit a single message to a variety of social media service at the same time. Supports Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Wordpress, Instagram, and now Google+. Best Features: Spend 10 Mins Day … (4 comments)
greenville loan officer: How to Get Approved for a Mortgage in Greenville SC
- 11/17/13 03:16 AM
How to Get Approved for a Mortgage in Greenville SC. Documentation Needed. These days there’s a lot of steps to getting approved for a mortgage loan. The first step is gathering all your documentation and information needed for the application. Most of my clients and real estate partners in Greenville know me for being thorough. To keep everything organized, I provide a To-Do list to my buyers of all the info and documents needed to get pre-approved. This way they know ahead of time what is expected. One of the complaints I hear from other mortgage lenders is that they often keep … (0 comments)
greenville loan officer: New YouTube Comments Features
- 11/16/13 03:30 AM
New YouTube Comments Features I just read an article about the new YouTube comments features and thought it would be useful information for Real Estate Agents that use video marketing. You'll first see comments sorted by people you are connected to, making the conversation actually matter to YOU. Here's the basic details on the comments features powered by Google+: 1) Comments you care about will be at the top You'll see posts from the creator of the video, popular personalities and people in your G+ Circles. 2) Join the conversation privately or publicly You can choose to start a conversation seen … (2 comments)
greenville loan officer: The Unique Movement Mortgage Process
- 11/13/13 06:49 AM
Movement Mortgage fully underwrites every file at the beginning of the loan process, so you don't have any surprises days before you're closing. Uncovering any potential issues at the beginning can save you time and money. This is a huge advantage and benefit to our clients. In most cases, the loan is processed before we even get the appraisal. We are able to get closing instructions to our attorneys earlier which gives them time to get all the docs in order for a smooth closing. Check out our Process Flow Chart here. (click on the image for a larger view)
Snow Storm Hits Greenville SC
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