Another new broker/member to AR checking in for the first time. It's ironic that I was in technical support and or field engineering for nearly 20 years and yet I was still too intimidated to BLOG! I believe that I have a lot to contribute to AR and have been impressed by the flow of information that I have seen in the various group positngs. If anyone out there would like to share their thoughts on the following three subjects then let's get this party started: Self-Directed IRA Investments in Real Estate, Cash Back after Close (client rebates) and finally Loan Modifications.
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Hi Roger, Welcome to Active Rain. Don't hesitate to Blog about what you know. Read, read, read and comment, comment, comment. The more you comment on other members blogs/posts, the better everyone will get to know you and soon you'll have made friends and business contacts all around the U.S. and Canada -- which could mean referrals, referrals, referrals.
To learn your way around Active Rain, I suggest you read the posts that are listed and linked on the sidebar of The Newbies Group.
Nov 07, 2008 03:42 PM
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information
Howdy Roger
to the Newbies group, and the world of the Active Rain community. Where it sure is fun to blog, learn, and network. With lots of really fine folk's. Like Judi above. She is a really nice lady, thats for sure.
Nov 07, 2008 05:36 PM
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
Roger,
Hello and welcome to Active Rain. I am farily new also and have enjoyed it very much. With your back ground you should have much to contibute.
Nov 07, 2008 11:07 PM
OneAmerica - Seminole, FL - Seminole, FL
The Maui Real Estate Team, Inc. - Paia, HI
R(S)
Aloha Roger-Welcome to AR. What's the silicon valley market like these days? Have you been more resilient than other areas?
Nov 08, 2008 07:06 AM
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon
Roger- I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to ActiveRain. This is a wonderful place to share your knowledge and to network also. I look forward to reading your future posts.
Nov 08, 2008 07:15 AM
Sereno Group - Los Gatos, CA
Broker Associate
Jim, the silicon valley market is very diverse at this point with Short Sales and REOs as high as 82% in some areas (for current inventory) and less than 10% in others. We're very school district driven in the South Bay near San Jose. Although location is still king, the California API scores for schools seem to keep certain areas nearly immune from the economic downturn. I've just begun doing BPOs the past couple of months and our mortgage company will be doing loan modifications starting in December...... a sign of times! I spent 7 years in Hawaii and bought my first piece of real estate on Oahu back in 1988. Aloha, Roger
Nov 08, 2008 08:56 AM
Taylor 1 INC - Atlanta, GA
"Loan Modifications"
Hi and welcome to active rain Roger! I'm sure you'll be hooked in no time flat!
Nov 08, 2008 10:22 AM
RE/MAX Executives - Clarksville, TN
Realtor GRI CLHMS - Trusted Real Estate Resource
Roger, you are going to fit right in here with us out in the Rain. Welcome, and let us know if you ever need anything
Nov 09, 2008 12:10 AM
CENTURY 21 Mike D. Bono & Co.'s - Lake Charles, LA
GRI, ABR, CRS
Wow, Welcome Roger, With the three topics you just rattled off, it is hard to believe you were ever intimidated about joining the group. That is how you do it. Jump right in and put your cards on the table. You are going to fit in here like a kid leather glove.
Nov 09, 2008 12:45 PM
BCM Home Staging LLC - Ridgewood, NJ
Home Staging - New Jersey
Welcome to AR Roger. I wish you much success and good luck. Happy blogging
Nov 09, 2008 12:49 PM
Starstate Realty - Killeen, TX
Broker, REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.
Hi Roger - Welcome to ActiveRain. I look forward to networking with you, and reading your future post. Have a great day!!!
Nov 09, 2008 05:16 PM
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR
Hi Roger. Welcome to the rain! Don't be intimidated...just jump right in and start blogging. I've been here a little over a month and it's wonderful! Now.....start writing. We will all be looking for your posts.
Nov 10, 2008 02:40 AM
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV
Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno
Roger ~ Welcome to Active Rain! I am sure you are going to find blogging a lot easier to do now that you have joined this network and are already off to a great start!
Nov 10, 2008 06:59 AM
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