If you are considering selling your home in this market, there are several factors that will help you determine a competitive and viable sales price. Is your home in a good location? What is the quality of your home (poor condition, good condition, excellent condition)? What type of market are we in (sellers or buyers)? How is the curb appeal? Does your home smell pleasant (see my blog about stagi
You’ve got a fancy new Twitter account, or perhaps a rusty old twitter account, and now you want to take it out for a spin. But who talks about real estate on Twitter? It’s not so much about talking real estate as it is about meeting cool people within the real estate industry. You’ll get [...]
So what are the trends you need to know over the short view, namely 2009?
TREND #1: The banks are beating a hasty retreat from wholesale lending. They have huge capitalization losses. They must find ways to attract capital, besides TARP handouts and lend less and they deem wholesale to be the most expensive [...]
I love the internet! Where else could you advertise something for nothing and have it exposed to literally millions of people? There are hundreds if not thousands of sites you can use to sell anything, including real estate. About a year ago I started using Craigslist and about 10 other free sites to advertise my listings but until then relied heavily on the MLS to sell these listings. I giv
Having sold Real Estate for 25+ years my biggest thrill is still helping home buyers to purchase their first home. I have had the priviledge this last month of being able to assist 2 young women to become homeowners for the first time.
As we closed one of the homes yesterday, she was so excited and still a little nervous, nevertheless she signed with purpose and was anxious to have the keys and
An oldie, but a goodie, Realtor.com has undergone some pretty extensive updates in the past few weeks. A whole new look is part of the update, but the real question is, how will this update affect you?So far, we at RealSupport have only run into two major changes in how we enter our clients listings into Realtor.com:1.) Two Headlines vs. One Headline...REALTOR.com now allows you to add two headlin
Let me make this very clear, if you use realtor.com and you are happy with the results that you get then great but if you want more information into what kind of product you are buying when you “enhance your listings” then this post is for you.
What kind of product do they have?
Since my renewal [...]
There is a perception of many REALTORS as middle aged women or men with too much/not enough hair, too much make up, too much perfume, too much gaudy jewelry, too big of a car....everything in excess and then on top of all of that - they are PUSHY, PUSHY, PUSHY!
Don't talk to the REALTOR...if you give them a phone number, they will call you every day and hound you about buying or selling a house.
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In this market is more important now than ever to use a Realtor to market your home. A full time Realtor with experience, expertise and a proven record. A Realtor will help you find the right price range for your home. Because buyer search for homes in a specific price range, positioning your home in the middle increases potential buyer chance of seeing your home.You also want a Realtor with great
Today I attended the Legal Forum for the Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS at Indigo Lakes Golf and Country Club.
An interesting discussion over
• Standard of Practice 1-15-
"Realtors®, in response to inquiries from buyers or cooperating brokers shall, with the Sellers's approval, disclose the existence of offers on the property. Where disclosure is authorized, Realtors®
The Venturi team is happy to inform you about the improvements recently made by Realtor.com to their website. This site features better photo quality, easier access, number of clicks thru search reduced and it is user friendly. Realtor.com is a great marketing tool that we use because of its superb marketing exposure.
For more information about Realtor.com & it
A photo a day is much harder than I thoughtIt has been 78 days since I posted the first photo to my Flickr Photo Set called “365 Days in the life of a Ledyard Realtor®. I wasn’t the only one to accept Sarah Cooper’s challenge to post a photo EVERYDAY but it does appear that a few of those who initially joined have dropped out, not surprising considering how
Shah Rukh Khan has announced the launch of his real estate development, Shah Rukh Khan Boulevard, which is to be located in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...
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In the following press release David E. Nahmias, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia announced that Joseph Sterling Jetton, 61, of Woodstock, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Beverly B. Martin on charges of conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering related to a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme.
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Let's call this an unexpected - but extremely beneficial - turn of events because wer'e not used to the NAR increasing transparency and information in ways that benefit consumers.Realtor.com is now posting recent sales data...extremely fresh recent sales data...on its Web site under the "find home values" link on the left side of the homepage. Of course, our cynical side wonders just how accurate
Sacramento Real Estate Voice was on the road again talking about First Time Home Buyer looking for bank owned foreclosure home. Gena has noticed some banks are asking buyers to pay half of the closing costs while not giving the home buyer or investor a choice of Title companies.
Banks are walking down a one street…their
From the number of calls and emails from clients about home listings, these must be the secrets of real estate marketing! While not all listings have this 'magic' there seems to be a number of them as more homes are available. They're secret because clients inquire to as "What the HECK is this", or to share a laugh. While they do catch your attention, I've found my clients typically pass on them w
Humm now I think this is an interesting question. I hear so many answers I thought maybe I would blog about what I do all day. Or most days. I find my self always thinking I need to be doing more. I need to be making headway. Im wondering what people would say about my in ability to stick to one thing. I tracked my day back in August and thought wow. I need to stay more focused. So this we an aver
Thomas is an active real estate Broker in Quintana Roo, Mexico which includes such areas as Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel and other regional areas. Thomas is a native of Indiana, a Purdue University graduate, entrepreneur, and has been living in Mexico since 1995.
Today we welcome Thomas Lloyd, who owns www.TOPmexicorealestate.com , a new web page and blog of t
Time to ask your Sacramento Realtor, Gena Riede those burning questions from Sacramento home buyer, home seller and homeowners.
Todays question is from home buyers who have lots of questions.
Dear Gena,
Why is it important for a home buyer to have their own Realtor representing them and how much does it cost?
Future Home Buyer
Dear Future Home Buyer,
Having
I worked as a mortgage lender for 22 years and in that time heard my share of horror stories about the incompetence of lenders. I could not fathom that loan officers could be that bad and survive the industry so, I must admit, I assumed that the complaining realtors didn’t really understand the details or simply misunderstood.
Now that I am a realtor dealing with numerous loan officers
How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is mostly learned on the job. One way of telling experience is whether or not the individual is a Broker or Associate Broker in their firm. If not, it means that they have less than three years of active experience as a real
The following tool was featured on emily chang’s excellent site eHub. eHub is a fantastic tool for bloggers in search of content, Web 2.0 entrepreneurs looking to stay up on the latest business models, and for anyone interested in new tools that make our lives easier. Thanks go to you Emily!
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We all expect a little showmanship from Realtors when presenting a home. One of the tricks that has always crossed the line is photoshoping pictures. I've seen power lines disappear, carpet spots removed, but this ‘cosmetic touch up’ takes the prize. The realtor used Microsoft Paint to ‘green up’ this property. (hat tip to Chris)It would be nice to see Realtors address photoshop tricks in
Sacramento Real Estate is on the road and talking about Elk Grove, CA, bank owned homes, REO’s and foreclosures. Buckle up and take a little ride with Sacramento Realtor Gena Riede
In the following press release and pursuant to the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, Indiana Attorney
General Steve Carter has announced the filing of a lawsuit against a Merrillville
resident for the unlicensed practice of real estate. Carter alleges
that Denise B. Murphy received more than $3,000 in commission fees from
the sale of property in northwest Indiana.
“We will not
stand for individ
Recently I have stepped into a short sale to get it to closing..as a matter of fact finally we were able to place the property in pending status..because we received our approval letter. HOORAY!
Now keep in mind the seller has NO money..otherwise they would probably not be in the position they are in today! No they were not frivolous...nor made a bad investment...it's health issues..plain an
Recently I have stepped into a short sale to get it to closing..as a matter of fact finally we were able to place the property in pending status..because we received our approval letter. HOORAY!
Now keep in mind the seller has NO money..otherwise they would probably not be in the position they are in today! No they were not frivolous...nor made a bad investment...it's health issues..plain an
Repairs & Improvements: How to Sell Your House Using a Realtor. Learn about making minor repairs & improvements that could increase the curb appeal of your home in this free realty advice video on how to find a good realtor.
By: Paul Louis Muller Source: Expert Village
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Seller Estimated Proceeds: How to Sell Your House Using a Realtor. Learn what to expect from a realtor regarding seller estimated proceeds & closing day in this free realty advice video on how to find a good realtor.
By: Paul Louis Muller Source: Expert Village
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To my readers: Lizette Fitzpatrick from Lexington, KY wrote a terrific article to help sellers understand why good listing agents may not want to list your home. Many people have a hard time understanding this. If an agent is REAL EAGER to list your home, look close! This may not be a good agent for you to choose. A listing agreement is a joint business venture betwee
This morning I called an agent to find out the listing price of a condo in my condo complex. The longtime resident is a good guy and I wanted to compare prices with some of the other properties as a measure for our market. When I called the agent I asked the question: “Hi, Tom [...]
Location, location, location is the old adage. In today’s Web 2.0 world a Realtor’s marketing campaign should be hyperlocal, hyperlocal, hyperlocal content. One of the hot buttons for parents when purchasing a home is the educational opportunities in the city, county, and region you represent.
Long Ignored
Most Realtors cover all of the bases when understanding an [...]
These Sacramento Home Buyers have that “wow” feeling since they are purchasing a new house in a new subdivision from a new home builder.
The home buyer are getting the “deal of the century” after I negotiated a great price, the model home and all the furniture for them. All they need is a suitcase to move right-in.
Just another
It's common practice for listing agents here in Portland to call or email buyers' agents for feedback after home showings. If an offer doesn't come in, the listing agent wants the next best thing- information from a fellow Realtor's viewpoint.The most common question is "What did you think of the price?" I hear "Is your buyer interested?" a lot too, but that answer is usually evident before the
As Realtors there are many of us who have been dealing with Short Sales, Foreclosures, Bank owned condos and homes for sale as well as what we refer to as REO properties.
For quite sometime, as a Realtor in the Sacramento area I have long thought that the banks have done themselves in, but until now
Via Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com:SC Realtors, are you looking for a way to step up your business, learn something new & exciting and network all at the same time?
We hope to see you at this conference, where we will be exhibiting. We have also planned a small breakout session (time to be determined). If you are still looking f
Via Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com:SC Realtors, are you looking for a way to step up your business, learn something new & exciting and network all at the same time?
We hope to see you at this conference, where we will be exhibiting. We have also planned a small breakout session (time to be determined). If you are still looking f
OK, so I haven't really laid out #1 through #263 for you. We're skipping ahead today, to one of the most important reasons you should make sure that the REALTOR® you hire to market and sell your home is a local one - especially if you have already moved to another city or state.
Now that this week's threat of hurricanes has passed, I spent part of today checking in on all of my vacant li
I finally caught up on some reading this weekend - you know those magazines that pile up with the intention of getting around to them in a free moment! I read the August issue of NAR's REALTOR magazine and wanted...
That's right, expect minus 5 (Celsius) in the desert oasis of Las Vegas, Nevada by late September. With the bright sunshine and current temps hovering around triple digits Fahrenheit, you might find it hard to imagine, but it's true. It's part of a chilling trend that began in New Zealand, spread to Australia and touched in southern Europe. Now it will be entering the US for the very first time.L
OK, so maybe the title is a little tongue in cheek. But, if you’re looking to buy or sell a home in San Francisco (or anywhere for that matter), according to a new J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, the role a REALTOR plays in a transaction remains on of the most important [...]
One of the most frequent complaints among sellers is poor communication with their real estate agent.
There are a variety of issues preventing a listing agent from obtaining feedback from showings of your home. Being caught up in a game of phone tag, disbelief in the actual feedback given or that the showing agent never responded are not acceptable responses.
As professionals in the business, we
In the following press release it was announced that on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, Investigators with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Unit arrested Delton Alexander Ramirez, 29, of Upland, CA on several felony counts of forgery, offering a forged document to be recorded, and one felony county of identity theft.In November 2007, Ramirez, a licen
What exactly is the definition for the word “branding”? We are talking about creating an aura, a perception, and a truth about a person, service, or product that allows people to identify and recognize them instantly.
Branding according to Whatis.techtarget.com definition
Branding “You” What Are You Waiting For?
You spend a lifetime promoting your employer, their products, [...]
In the following press release Debra K. Mack, Special Agent in Charge of the Mobile Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Leura G. Canary, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, announced that on June 16, 2008, Robert B. Guest, Jr., age 44 (a resident of Palm Coast, Florida, who resided in Orlando at the time of the events in the case) pled guilty in U.S. Distric
This guest post is by Renee Kolar. She is a Realtor from Tarrant county. If you are looking for investment property in Fort Worth, she’s your Realtor! Her website is or she can be reached at 817-237-9755 or via e-mail at reneekolar [at] sbcglobal.net
photo by A.M. Kuchling
Do you want to find a good realtor? [...]
Did you know that REALTOR.com® is the most visited real estate web site with 6+ million visitors each month? And, these visitors stay 4 times longer and return more often than they do on other real estate web sites. This trusted web site is an official website of the National Association of Realtors providing reliable information to consumers.
Now REALTOR.com® has become even better. The n
Talking to buyers and sellers in and around Columbus, it becomes apparent that this idea can be confusing. When speaking about the Real Estate Agent (Remember that Realtor is a copywrited trademark of the National Association of Realtors) that sold the house, we’re talking about the Agent working for the Buyers.
So despite all the hard [...]
First off let me make sure I communicate that not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here’s why it pays to work with a REALTOR®. REALTOR® are trained to navigate a complicated process. Buying o
There was once a time in real estate when the open house was a real ta-DOO! The events were marketed heavily, catered and the home was pristine, often selling within hours. As time passed and the Internet boomed, the marketing prowess of the open house faded, but Realtors continued to use this tactic in order [...]
Clearwater Florida - Wednesday I was one of about 50 Pinellas County REALTORS (out of 9000 members of the Pinellas Realtor Organization) who attended a special session with Jim Madden from Pinellas County Schools.
Jim is the man in charge of Pinellas County student school assignments - he joked that “he’s got job security” - I can only imagine
Jenny Overman staff reporter with the Fort Mill Times wrote an article on August5, 2008 about how you can learn a lot about places and people on YouTube.com. Her article points out there are several videos on or about our area like Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and Indian Land.
Jenny said local residents are using YouTube [...]
How do you get the kind of exposure you feel you and your writing deserve? How do you do this when you do not have a blog or you are about to launch your blog into the blogosphere? What is the best method of soliciting a prominent blogger with the information you want the consumers [...]
Another one bites the dust! I know there are tons of people out there that are frustrated because no one is coming to look at their house for sale - right? Well than it makes sense to Fire Your Realtor! That’s OK, another Realtor will come along and promise to sell your house for “that”
The following is a brief description and outline for Realtors to consider when formulating strategies for their blogging efforts, considering SEO tactics, and preparing an action plan for their next generation online marketing campaign.
What Is Hyper Local Content?
Hyper local content is content that describes a community’s characteristics, assets, and overall climate. It is a method [...]
What do I have in common with Paris Hilton? Nothing, but if there was a movie made about my life, I’m thinking she might just have to play the role of yours truly.
The RERevealed.com web site has been doing a series of “bubble gum interviews” with some of the “elite in Real Estate.”
“Elite” might be an overstatement [...]
I’m sick.
And I don’t mean “I have a little cold” kind of sick.
I mean “I wish I could go to sleep and wake up when this is over” kind of sick.
I’m like a walking Nyquil commercial - Sniffling, Sneezing, Coughing, Aching, Stuffyhead, Fever. You name it, I have it. The collection of used tissue at [...]
Pricing is a major issue in Portland right now. I cannot stress this enough. There are many challenges that homeowners (sellers) face when listing their home for sale. They range from buyers on the sidelines to buyers with shaky financing to high inventory levels that the real estate market in Portland hasn't seen in years. Considering these factors, pricing has to be on target. Well priced hom
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs. 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is mostly learned on the job. I would even expand these questions to include, "Have you qualified for Top Producer Club in th
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs. 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is mostly learned on the job. I would even expand these questions to include, "Have you qualified for Top Producer Club in th
Chico Realtor Foreclosure Hotsheet
Updated 07/21/2008
Chico area Pre-Foreclosures!
Want the inside scoop on Chico Real Estate foreclosure properties not yet listed? The following...
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I’ve written recently about our attempt to sell our home without a realtor using Iggyshouse.com. We used them because we got a free MLS listing and a place to upload a ton of description and pictures. Their site was down for a disturbingly long time in June and part of July but is back up [...]
We live in a small town where crime is very low. Just the same...
My husband and I work as a team and only on rare occassions do I show property without him. When I do, it's usually folks we've worked with previously.
There are a lot of single women in our office, and our Realtor community, though, and I worry about them. I am on the leadership council for our office and would like to develop a se
Pre-Foreclosure Listings by Chico Realtor Sandi Bauman
Updated 07/17/2008
Chico (and surrounding areas) Foreclosure Properties Coming Soon!
Want the inside scoop on Chico Real...
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Chico Real Estate Foreclosure Listings by Realtor
Updated 07/16/2008
Chico (and surrounding areas) Foreclosure Properties Coming Soon!
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This weekend two different Home buyers found the house that they would like to buy while looking at homes for sale in Elk Grove, CA.
Yes, it was the July 4th weekend but that happens to be a time when home buyers are available to look at houses. This is not a 9 to 5 job Monday
If you are looking for a new home or investment, or you just enjoy keeping an eye on the real estate market, you should check out www.realtor.ca.It's the upgraded version of mls.ca, with lots of new features, including easier property browsing and searching.Visit this new site and let me know what you think!Kind Regards,Howard Sanders - www.HomesOnPender.com
Don't Walk Away From Your Home!!A short sale is one of the only options a homeowner has to avoid the foreclosure process. If he or she issuccessful then there home will not be foreclosed upon and they will not receive a foreclosure in therecredit.The benifits are just that simple, but they can last a lifetime. If you feel that you are having a hard timetrying to make your mortgage payment every mo
The Canadian Real Estate Association lanched a new and improved website for homes listed with real estate agents at www.Realtor.ca. The main improvement is the interactive maps which places the homes on Microsoft’s Virtual Earth. Website visitors can zoom in on a specific area and see all the homes for sale, plus click on the [...]
I've attempted to write this blog entry about 5 different times now and frankly, it gets too long. LOL. I just find myself explaining details and background information I feel is important to the entry and before I know it it's a page long.
Let's see if I can make this short.... or at least relatively!
When it comes to choosing agents to sell our homes we didn't *usually* have a choice. In
Google Base “Shopping Bag” icon
FoxBusiness.com published this deansguide article June 28, 2008
If you do not want to take on the task of establishing a blog or website there still is a method to get your information listed in Google search results: Google Base. For Realtors this could be a key tool in listing your properties.
What [...]
FoxBusiness.com published this deansguide article June 27, 2008
John Harper of theharperteam in Danville, California is the best example, template, for Realtors who understand the value of marketing yourself through public speaking. John is an expert, and I don’t use that term very often, in online networking aka social networking. Even more critical to his efforts [...]
Day 2-I have to say goodbye to my parents, I watched the van and two U-hauls pull out of the driveway. It's my reality check that life is changing once again. A change I really wasn't ready for. I looked at Jason with the now what look..we just resumed...complaining...whining and packing.
The house was a mess, we were tired and really just over the ridiculous amounts of packing.
Doesn't mom
Jackie Scarborough has been a highly successful real estate professional in the metro Atlanta, Clayton, Henry, Dekalb, Fayette and Fulton County market for over 15 years. Her personal goal is to simplify the process of buying and selling real estate, and to satisfy her clients’ needs.
Her extensive experience and proven track record are reasons her [...]
HAMMOND, Ind. -- In her mid-20s, Maureen Miller attended Calumet College to earn a degree but got a little side-tracked.
About 30 years later and after a bout with breast cancer, Miller, now 57, is graduating with an associate's degree as a paralegal. She is set to do an internship with Merrillville attorney Steve Rodriguez in August and intends to earn a bachelor's degree in 2009.
"In the
HAMMOND, Ind. -- In her mid-20s, Maureen Miller attended Calumet College to earn a degree but got a little side-tracked.About 30 years later and after a bout with breast cancer, Miller, now 57, is graduating with an associate's degree as a paralegal. She is set to do an internship with Merrillville attorney Steve Rodriguez in August and intends to earn a bachelor's degree in 2009."In the (1970s),
I know this item has already made the rounds over the weekend but I wanted to take a moment to highlight again the great work done by the excellent blogger of the New Jersey Real Estate Report in uncovering the National Association of Realtors (NAR) gross mishandling of basic homes sales data for New Jersey.Just to reiterate, although the first quarter 2008 home sales data released by the NAR last
When it is time to sell your home, and start interviewing Real Estate Agents, you will want to meet with each agent separately. As you call to set up interview and make appointments, take special note of who you get on the phone right away and how long it takes for your phone call to be returned. The time
ORANGE COUNTY SHORT SALE REALTORList you home with Mike Pahua 949-309-2400 ext 708Facing Foreclosure? Missed a couple of house payments? NO EQUITY???? Whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP and let the bank take back the house!!! Does not matter if you are upside down in the house and have no equity! We specialize in SHORT SALES where the bank will take a discounted settlement. We ARE experts, and this wil
I "will" guarantee my real estate service "will" leave you feeling 100% satisfies with my performance. I "will" guarantee that I "will" show my fiduciary responsibilities as a Realtor®. Did you know that the "fiduciary duties" are the highest duties known to the law? As a fiduciary duty, a real estate broker will be held under the law to owe certain specific duties to his or
I "will" guarantee my real estate service "will" leave you feeling 100% satisfies with my performance. I "will" guarantee that I "will" show my fiduciary responsibilities as a Realtor®. Did you know that the "fiduciary duties" are the highest duties known to the law? As a fiduciary duty, a real estate broker will be held under the law to owe certain specific duties to his or
When it is time to sell your home, it is imperative to pick the right listing agent. Your home is one of the most expensive things you will ever purchase and when your are ready to sell that home, you need to make sure that the person selling it for you will correctly guard your
This video explains some of the content needs a blogger must address. I have provided a list of content subjects (below) that will give you a beginning template. Be creative!
Many people on Active Rain and other sites tout the idea of traffic and how to increase your website or blog traffic aka readership, unique visits, [...]
As I have been noting recently, there has been a concerted effort by real estate industry insiders to undermine the credibility of the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices (CSI) in a sordid and underhanded bid to wrestle back control of the perception of the value of residential real estate in the eyes of the public.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) provided the opening salvo when in D
Short Sale DocumentationCommon Documentation Needed from the Seller(s) in a Short Sale Listing___ Authorization to Release Information ___ Purchase and Sale Agreement___ Client Financial Sheet ___ Hardship Letter - handwritten, signed, and dated (Any missing financial data needs to be explained in a separate handwritten, signed, and dated letter to the bank___ Supporting Hardship Informati
Taken from the Real Estate Tomato; a Real Estate Blog for Real Estate Professionals"Why Should Your Clients and Potential Clients Care That You Blog?In the collective discussion that took place on this topic, there was lots of writing on why blogging helps you gain the trust of your audience, and how blogging helps you connect to your potential clients, but pinning down why they should care took s
Orange County Short Sale: What Is A Short Sale?In today's market where home prices have decreased and mortgage payments have increased due to adjustable rate loans and 100% financing, it's getting more difficult day by day for homeowners to keep up with there payments. This leads homeowners into foreclosure and the risk of loosing there home. Some people feel that the only option that they have is
ORANGE COUNTY SHORT SALE REALTORORANGE COUNTY SHORT SALES -Do you find your self financially overextended due to your mortgage payments?-Does your home have little or no equity?-Are you unable to refinance?-Are you concerned about foreclosure?If you answered Yes to any of the above, then you need to learn more about Short Selling your property.WHAT IS A SHORT SALE?A Short Sale transaction occurs w
One of the most effective methods to market listings, meet like minded professionals, search for affiliates, hear industry news-updates, and build last relationships is the Realtor Marketing Meeting. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, most counties have at least one weekly meeting; with many counties having 2 or 3 participating associations that hold separate [...]
JUST A SIMPLE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR TROOPS PAST AND FUTURE
Most people now think of me as a Metro Detroit realtor but I like you have a past. I spent four years in the US Military many years ago. I entered the Army as a grunt, an infantryman and did thirteen weeks at Fort Benning, Georgia. I then also spent time at Fort Lee, Virgina learning how to pack parachutes.
I then spent 3 1/2 years at
Have you see the Bumble Bee in town ?
Im Alison Creamer a Local Realtor with REMAX Allegiance.
I just purchased a smart car. WHY ??? Most sales persons want to show a symbol of success, the cars jewelry, home or other symbols show the public they are successful. I decided it was time for a change. I have had the Mercedes. I have the Lexus SUV however I see I need to be sma
A major concern for realtors is personal safety. Many times the realtor is working alone in showing a property, having an open house, or manning the model house in a new subdivision. Some personal safety issues should include: On the first meeting of a client, have them meet you at the office. Get as much personal information as possible. A copy of the driver's license is a good start not only for
Finding and working with a REALTOR is often a lot like dating! “HUH?” you say? Well, think about the ways that we meet…
Internet Dating
Many times, I will receive an email from a blog reader or someone who has found me on my static web page. They like what they see and send me an email. Sometimes [...]
