foreclosures: Give me a SOCO...for Marketing Success! - 04/17/12 07:20 AM
I posted a Challenge Question yesterday asking other Realtors if they had created or would like to create a SOCO based on their sales statistics.  In responding to a comment from Bill about SOCOs, I noted that our SOCO at Dreams Realty (in Northern Nevada) is simply: "We sold a House Every 17 hours last year (2011)!"
A SOCO is a Single Overriding Communication Objective that you can use in your advertising and promotion/marketing, to get across a quick, TRUTHFUL, and catchy message about your company's value to, in this case, home buyers and sellers.  In either case, selling a home every 17 hours … (5 comments)

foreclosures: CHALLENGE POST!!!! What's the SOCO from your Real Estate Sales Statistics? - 04/16/12 04:07 AM
Did I mention "We sold a House Every 17 hours last year?"  It made me think that all Realtors and companies could do the same if they analyzed their data and came up with "statements" based on any number of sales statistics.
So, here's the challenge:  TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR STATISTICS FROM LAST YEAR and join us in this post in placing your STATISTIC(S) in the COMMENT section.  Let us all see your SOCO (Single Orverriding Communication Objective).
I know I've been absent for a time, but we're still cranking out the business, and planning, planning, planning!
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foreclosures: Another Surprise Listing in Fallon, Nevada -- tons of information! - 01/20/12 09:09 AM
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foreclosures: Reno, Nevada Listing that "Rocks" with Information! - 01/20/12 08:38 AM
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foreclosures: Sold Listing 68 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good! - 12/26/08 01:07 AM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
       This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about the incredible deals on my listings.  It's time for me to begin my wrap-up for 2008, because I've got even better listings for 2009!   This family got a fantastic deal!  This was a 5-yr old home in Reno-Cold Springs.  Rural views with city living, this home had 1,297 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a laundry room, living room, dining room, fenced yard, walk-in closet, etc., etc. -- a nice total package, and an exceptional deal!  Check it out, you'll be impressed.
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foreclosures: Sold Listing 67 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good! - 12/24/08 02:24 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,

      This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about the incredible deals on my listings.  It's time for me to begin my wrap-up for 2008, because I've got even better listings for 2009!   This family got a great deal!  This was a 7-yr old home in Reno-South Meadows.  A great community for a growing family, close to terrific shopping and recreational opportunities.  The mountain views are simply awesome at sunset.  This home had 1,969 sq. ft. of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a laundry room, living room, family room, dining room, fenced … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Definitely Painful Reading...Even for the Incredulous - 05/12/08 02:27 PM
"However 90 minutes into the flight, the pilot told Mutlu the flight attendant was uncomfortable and he would have to give up his seat and "hang out" in the bathroom for the remainder of the flight, the lawsuit said.
"The pilot "became angry at (Mutlu's) reluctance" and said Mutlu "should be grateful for being onboard," the lawsuit said. When Mutlu volunteered to sit in the "jump seat," he was told it was reserved for airline personnel.
"At one point, the airplane experienced turbulence and Mutlu sat on the toilet seat without a seat belt, causing him "tremendous fear," the lawsuit said."
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foreclosures: Listing 30 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 05/12/08 01:50 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is 7 year-old property in Reno-Cold Springs.  The single-story 1,696 sq. foot home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus extras.  As well, there is RV/boat parking and hill/mountain views.  Review the property's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
Check out my real estate home page for more information on this property!
Property Location17934 Fonti CourtReno, Nevada  89508Listing ID: 168  click for directions
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foreclosures: Listing 29 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 05/12/08 01:41 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is 36 year-old Condo/townhome in Sparks.  The unit is 1,107 sq. foot, with two bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths.  There's a swimming pool, community recreation activities and great landscaping to round out this great deal.  Review the property's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
Check out my real estate home page for more information on this property!
Property Location2150 Oppio StreetSparks, Nevada  89431Listing ID: 164  click for … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Listing 28 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 05/10/08 04:45 AM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is 17 year-old property in Sparks Suburban.  The single-story 1,920 sq. foot home has a great bedroom and bathroom arrangement with a special guest bedroom, and game room.  This home also has a swimming pool and many more extras!  Review the lot's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
Check out my real estate home page for more information on this property!
Property Location7200 Pah Rah … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Listing 27 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 05/10/08 01:43 AM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is a quaint fifty-five-year-old property in the popular Northwest part of Reno.  The single-story 1,042 sq. foot home has 3 bedrooms & 1 bath.  Lots of opportunity for this place for a young family; enough creative floor space design and features to make it a great buy!  Review the lot's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
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foreclosures: Listing 26 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 05/01/08 03:37 AM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,      This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is a forty-year-old property in the West Washoe Valley area.  The single-story farm/ranch home has 2,782 sq. feet of living space, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on a 2.5 acre piece of property.  Lots of space, barns, corral, boat/RV parking.  Lots of extras!  Review the lot's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
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foreclosures: Sold Listing 19 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!" - 04/29/08 02:38 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
     This is a new feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings that have sold!  This was a fabulous 32 year old home in the Ranchos in Douglas County.  Definitely a nice neighborhood.  At 1,080 sq. ft., with 3-bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this was a bargain for the buyer.  A ranch style home on a half-acre lot, this home had a 2 car garage, all the specialty rooms a family could want, a fenced yard, patio/balcony, spa/hot tub, dog run, and a lot more -- plus the great Rasner-Yacenda price in the "Market that's Not Supposed to be … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Part Four of the Forgiveness Series: We Are Called to Partnership in Forgiveness! - 04/29/08 02:28 PM
      I know I am testing the waters with this forgiveness series, but Dr. John was bold enough to preach on it, and I'm believing I should be writing about it. 
      God calls us to be His partner in forgiveness.  First, we acknowledge through our words and deeds that we are and have been, forgiving of others who have offended us - that in fact, we feel bound to this responsibility in our hearts.  You cannot fake it with words, even the fanciest of words, and not mean it in your heart.
      An argument can be made that the one who bears … (8 comments)

foreclosures: Sold Listing 18 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!" - 04/27/08 01:24 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
     This is a new feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings that have sold!  This was a fabulous 13 year old home in a great neighborhood.  At 2,241 sq. ft., with 4-bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this was perfect for the purchasing family.  This home had a 3 car garage, all the specialty rooms a family could want, a fenced yard, patio/balcony, deck, and cathedral ceilings -- plus the great Rasner-Yacenda price in the "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!"  Check it out, you'll be impressed what this buyer found among my listings!  And remember: … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Sold Listing 17 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!" - 04/25/08 10:49 AM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
     This is a new feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings that have sold!  This is an incredible third of an acre property on which sits a 2,209 sq. ft. 4-bedroom house.  This was a great 29 year old home with a 3+ car garage, all the specialty rooms a family could want, a spa/hot tub, boat/RV parking, courtyard and fenced yard -- plus, plus, plus, and at a great price in the "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!"  Check it out, you'll be impressed what this buyer found … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Sold Listing 16 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!" - 04/24/08 12:06 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
     This is a new feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings that have sold!  This is an incredible half-acre lot on the Genoa Lakes Golf Course that's going to make a great building site for the lucky purchaser -- it was a fantastic deal in the "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!"  Check it out, you'll be impressed what this buyer found among my listings!  And remember: I HAVE THE LISTINGS THAT SELL BECAUSE I HAVE GREAT BUYS!
http://www.terryrasner.com/custompages_propdetail.php?id=129684
Property Location267 James Canyon LoopGenoa, Nevada  89411Listing ID: 143  click for directions
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foreclosures: Sold Listing 15 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!" - 04/18/08 04:23 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,
     This is a new feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings that have sold!  This is a 20-year old home located in the old but quaint Sparks-East.  This was a cute 1,376 sq. ft.  home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a 2 car garage, and boat/RV parking.  Lots more; good buys go fast!  Read about this terrific deal in the "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!"  Check it out, you'll be impressed with the great deal this family found among my listings!  And remember: I HAVE THE LISTINGS THAT SELL BECAUSE I HAVE GREAT BUYS!
http://www.terryrasner.com/custompages_propdetail.php?id=124765
Property … (0 comments)

foreclosures: Listing 25 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 04/18/08 04:12 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,      This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is a forty-three year old property in the Reno Southeast area.  The single-story home has 1,527 sq. feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2 car garage, and boat/RV parking.  Extras like a patio, fenced yard, fireplace, laminate flooring, and more -- plus, it backs undeveloped land!  Review the lot's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
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foreclosures: Listing 24 for the Local Folks in Northern Nevada -- Are You Ready to Rumble? - 04/18/08 03:52 PM
Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,      This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about my listings, and incredible deals.  This is a three year old property in the Reno Stead area of Washoe County.  The two-story home has 1,727 sq. feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a 2 car garage, and boat/RV parking.  Extras like a deck, fenced yard, laundry, w/w carpeting, and more -- too much to list here.  Review the lot's features, and then follow the link below to photos and more information.  Check it out, you'll be impressed!
Check out … (0 comments)