real estate: The Great House Hunt (Part 3 of Series on Buying an REO) - 07/03/08 09:39 AM
So, you're ready to go see some properties. With the REOs flooding the market, the term House Hunt is starting to have a new meaning. Looking at some REOs can be an adventure - think "Wild African Safari".Here are a few tips on what to expect when you get out there...Continue Reading www.therealestatewhisperer.blogspot.com
 
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real estate: The Great House Hunt (Part 3 of Series on Buying an REO) - 07/03/08 12:36 AM
So, you're ready to go see some properties. With the REOs flooding the market, the term House Hunt is starting to have a new meaning. Looking at some REOs can be an adventure - think "Wild African Safari".Here are a few tips on what to expect when you get out there... none of this is fiction, it is based on actual experiences; ...READ MORE ...http://therealestatewhisperer.blogspot.com/2008/07/great-house-hunt.html  
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real estate: So, You're Ready To Buy (Part 2 of Buying an REO) - 07/02/08 01:08 PM
You're an investor or a personal home buyer, and you are looking for a great deal. You've heard that "foreclosures" are the way to go, but after reading my last post, you now know that those "layman" are mostly talking about REOs.Anyway, where to start? Start where all buyers should start - outline your goals and get a plan together.........................................................................FINISH READING THIS BLOG POST: http://therealestatewhisperer.blogspot.com/2008/07/ready-to-buy.html
Agents and consumers alike who are starting to feel their way through purchasing REOs will enjoy reading this practical blog with details on what to expect... and a little humor mixed in.
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real estate: Some Truths about REOs - 06/30/08 05:39 AM
Despite the fact that most people, practioners and consumers alike, are now familiar with the term REO, some myths still remain. Here, I'll address a couple that I seem to be hearing every day.But, first, for those that don't know, REO stands for Real Estate Owned. This generally refers to properties which have been foreclosed upon and which are now owned by the bank. In today's market, these properties are being marketed in large numbers, and consume about half of the available inventory in many areas. So, before you enter the buying game, there are a couple of myths you should … (2 comments)

real estate: How to Get People To Use Your Web Site, Time and Time Again - 06/28/08 03:06 PM
Everyone on here is probably better at this than me... Nonetheless, I'll share what I've learned about getting people to use your web site; and maybe others will post some of their tricks, as well!
Know what people want & give it to them:  Your clients and friends want free information they can get anytime without explaining why they need it. 
Drive traffic to your site.... Yes, put your web address on everything, but more importantly, tell the public what's there.  I try to post almost everything on my web site, and then when people request information, I forward them a … (2 comments)

real estate: Grow Your Business - 06/27/08 09:06 AM
Do you think about the environment during your everyday course of business? Most people assume that saving a tree or reducing garbage will cost them more, but that's not always so. In fact, many times, doing what is best for the environment is also best for your bottom line!Do you put your clients in your car to tour homes or do you have them follow you in a separate car?Do you use email instead of send paper whenever possible for marketing?Do you shut down your computer each night and turn off lights?What promotional items do you give out? Could you choose … (0 comments)