Our New Office - 11:18 PM
For those of you who know us, we are now "officing" out of the Gleneagle office- just 10 minutes North of the "Mothership" and we really love it. The views are spectacular- expansive (nearly overwhelming) sights of the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak, unobstructed views of the Air Force Academy Chapel … (2 comments)
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Clean and Green - 11:16 PM
Someone wrote recently about getting sellers to keep their homes clean for showings. Among the suggestions was the use of Febreeze as an air freshener. Please note that there are many people that are sensitive or allergic to perfumes and these things can make them sick. (I know 'cause I'm one … (1 comments)
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Millionaire Real Estate Agent -Keller/Jenks/Papasan - 11:05 PM
"It's Not About the Money...It's About Being the Best You Can Be!"
For anyone who wants to propel their business and life to beyond the next level... this book is for you. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent (MREA) is crammed packed full of ideas, sucess stories and motivation. You do not even … (23 comments)
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Daily blogging is not an easy task! - 10:57 PM
Do any of you find that daily blogging can be a challenging thing to do? I find the blogs flowing easily one day and the very next day I cannot think of a single thing that is worthwhile to write about.
I am thoroughly addicted to Active Rain and feel a responsibility … (1 comments)
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Warning: SOME plants are TOXIC to Pets! - 10:46 PM
I wrote an article about indoor air quality extolling the virtues of a number of plants in that regard. . Luckily, one of our crew here at Active Rain spotted the article and clued me in to the dangers inherent in a variety of plants for our feathered, furry and finned companions.Being … (18 comments)
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Kiss me, Kiss me - 10:41 PM
The importance of understanding and being understood...
As I traveled the world I've noticed people in other cultures making a huge effort to learn to speak English. My observations noted that people who spoke English were prosperous. It became very obvious to me that English is the International language of commerce. Successful people make … (8 comments)
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A reading list of award-winning blogs - 10:36 PM
If you've been on ActiveRain for awhile you probably have a sense that we're just starting to scratch the surface. Right now we're a tight-knit real estate network of 6300+ that really hasn't ventured outside of 'Rainville.' Most, if not all, of our readership and comments come from within AR. And I would guess … (1 comments)
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Disclosing Material Fact. - 10:07 PM
How much material fact do you disclose?
I have a client that is helping out her son on buying his first home. The son is only 20. What an awesome gift she is helping him with.
My client is the mother, who called me and said we need to stop looking for … (1 comments)
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Open house,public & broker - 10:05 PM
For those who say an open house is a waste of time I beg to differ. I just did an open house today, although the market is slow. I had a chance to catch up on some phone calls and reading. I did however have 2 people show. A neighbor who … (3 comments)
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Gladiater! - 10:05 PM
I can watch this movie, over, and over again and never get enough of it!
Russel Crow is the sexiest man ever! This movie has captured my full attention! Maximus spirit, and determination made him succeed at achieving his goal! He killed the emperor when he was supposedly drained and wounded! (nothing … (7 comments)
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Joan of Arc , New Orleans French Quarter - 09:52 PM
If your town or city has been around for more than a couple of years, then your town or city has a erected a statue of someone to dedicate something. I take notice because they are a part of your towns history. You wonder who did it and for what reason. … (2 comments)
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Emporis Buildings - Free Database About Buildings and Their Cities Worldwide - 09:45 PM
Emporis Buildings bills itself as the world's largest publicly available database on architectural and building data. Their goal is to index and provide the most comprehensive and reliable technical data on all buildings and structures in order to compare cities and regions instantly. "In short they want to gather and present everything … (0 comments)
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3 Easy Steps To Great Blog Posts - 09:21 PM
So, I just wrote this for an agent new to blogging and AR. I figured I might as well get some blog points for it as well, and maybe there's some other newbies that could make use of it too. Obviously, I like to think of myself first.
3 easy steps to great … (8 comments)
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What Will Your Money Buy? - 09:10 PM
The owners of Active Rain like to kick us up a notch every once in a while with some blog "ticklers".
This week's tickler, was "what will $425,000 buy in your market?"
In Delaware County -- the nation's 15th fastest growing county -- there are currently 9 homes on the market for about … (0 comments)
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More Wesley Chapel business... - 08:57 PM
Hollybrook Plaza shopping center at the corner of SR54 and Bruce B Downs Blvd in WC is only a few years old and includes Publix, Blockbuster, UPS Store, Coast Dental, Applebee's, Holiday Cafe, Johnny Carinos, Sonny's BBQ, a couple of banks, a Taco Bell and a Hess Gas Station.
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Make a Plan! - 08:40 PM
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Car Organization 101 - 08:31 PM
I wanted to reach out to my fellow Realtors to find a better method of organization to keep one's car clean from various showings, etc.
What system have you implemented that works best for you? I am finding that at the end of the day, I have stacks of papers, etc in my car and it's … (20 comments)
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A Little Help From a friend.... - 08:11 PM
Lily helps to write a contract!
I've blogged before about marketing with pets. And while dogs, may be the pet of choice for most pet market campaigns, we've found that our cats have turned out to be popular with our customers. And they certainly keep their children entertained! We usually attempt … (7 comments)
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What the HECK is wrong with the Raiders? - 08:05 PM
OK, gang, let's figure this out. What exactly is wrong with the Raiders? Whatever it is, it's been wrong for the last few years. What is it, exactly?
In today's game, the Raiders had a terrific opportunity when Asomugha picked off a long pass. OK. The first down of that possession, Walter … (6 comments)
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Open Houses: How to have a better showing (from a neat freak) - 07:51 PM
We went to a couple of open houses in our neighborhood this weekend. I'm that nosey neighbor lady that your mom warned you about. I love open houses! I like to see how other people have decorated, remodeled, everything! I enjoy the creativity. But we're also trying to find our first … (4 comments)
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New Orleans Historic Homes - 07:29 PM
I am doing a website page on New Orleans Historic Homes historic homes so I can give people a taste of this old area of town. Even though the prices may be high for most of these homes there is a small one around the corner. Just wanted to share my latest … (8 comments)
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The Active Rain Real Estate Network Rules!!! - 07:26 PM
Its funny how I found Active Rain. Reading the forum at Agents Online I ran into it. At first I didnt know what to think. A points based network with rankings for participation with a profile? Interesting. The more I read into it, the more I realized that this was different. … (10 comments)
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Watch out, I have the keys... - 07:20 PM
Earlier this week Ben who's done the vast majority of the development work on this site left for a 3 week long vacation to Germany. Instead of letting things stagnate, he handed off the keys to me and I will try to pick up on development while he's gone. Should be … (16 comments)
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New Orleans Sno-ball Stands, A local favorite!!! - 07:07 PM
One of New Orleans own inventions is the snow-ball which is enjoyed by young and old. New Orleans has several really hot months so a taste of snow in the summer really hits the spot. it is not really snow but shaved block ice put into a paper cone. You have a … (7 comments)
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If I Could Stop the Clock ... - 07:06 PM
Last year I entered the month of December with a lengthy to-do list, almost none of which actually got done. This year I'm already making plans on how to spend what always seems to be the longest and quietest month on the real estate calendar.
So here's what I've got coming up … (2 comments)
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Millionaire Mondays - 10/02/06 - 07:05 PM
One of the foundations of Keller Williams is that we're a learning-based company. Each Monday, Millionaire Systems presents two interviews with real estate professionals who are using the models from The Millionaire Real Estate Agent (find out how to win a free copy) and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor. Here's more info on the October 2 … (1 comments)
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Relo Companies Beneficial to us or thieves? - 06:52 PM
I just wanted to get my fellow Realtors opinion on relo companies. In my years I have dealt with many of the big ones. Some of them have been easy to work with and some not so much. Of course on the buying side I have always had to pay a … (8 comments)
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Alimony Payments - 06:47 PM
I have done several Loans that involved the Borrower or Co-Borrower paying alimony to his or her spouse, and they all had three things in common.
1) They were for a fixed amount.
2) They were for a specific period of time.
3) No matter what the job situation, the … (1 comments)
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IS THE MARKET PICKING UP?? - 06:28 PM
I have a few signs that perhaps, maybe, we hope, about time, that the market for real estate in Maryland and Northern Virginia is picking up.
1. I got three telephone calls this a.m. from callers asking for addresses of Open Houses that they see in my IDX Search Listings site. The listing … (5 comments)
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Barrington Condo Market Conditions - 06:28 PM
The condo market in Barrington, IL currently has 46 condos on the market and there is about a 13 month inventory.
Currently listed: 46 Under Contract: 16Sold in last 180 days: 21 Low Price: $174,900High Price: $650,000The condos that are highest priced are new condos near the train station. If you remove … (0 comments)
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Real Estate Websites Highly Competitive - 06:23 PM
Statistics can be boring and they can be confusing, but there is plenty of clarity in the most recent numbers revolving around real estate websites. For example, according to comScore, traffic to U.S. real estate sites grew 23% from April 2005 to April 2006, representing an increase from roughly 34 million … (2 comments)
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Skokie Condo Market Conditions - 06:17 PM
The condo market in Skokie, IL currently has 213 condos on the market and there is about a 11 month inventory.
Currently listed: 213 Under Contract: 64Sold in last 180 days: 117 Low Price: $137,000High Price: $1,279,300Past Market Updates: 08/24/06The condos in the lower price range seem to be selling much better than the high … (2 comments)
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How do Real Estate Agents Stand Out from the Crowd? - 06:06 PM
As a mortgage professional looking at the Real Estate Agents I align with, I am amazed out how most seem to use the same marketing strategies and end up looking like just another "french fry" in the carton. I do not mean to sound derogatory, simply trying to find those that … (0 comments)
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Great, inexpensive images - 05:58 PM
If you're looking for terrific images for your website, blog and marketing pieces, I wanted to share istockphoto.com with you. Istockphoto.com claims to be one of the fastest growing liabrary of royalty-free photographs, flash files, illustrations and video clips.I've used istockphoto.com for most of the images on my website and postcard … (3 comments)
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How do you continue Real Estate services after a disaster or during a community "lockdown"? - 05:31 PM
Over the last decade we have seen some very devastating events from tornados to hurricanes to cities hiding in fear of being shot. I remember very well a few years ago in the fall of 2002, when we were going through the DC Area Sniper shootings. During a period of … (0 comments)
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Market Takes a Turn - 05:27 PM
Since the elections, the market has a new face. We noticed immediately that we were getting more showings, multiple offers and sales. Something about the elections made consumers feel more comfortable about the future. Also I noticed while completing the most recent WLA sales update on this site that homes listed … (0 comments)
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Private Web Site For Every Listing - 05:17 PM
There is a new marketing idea for Realtors and sellers; it's called American Home Info Dot Com. You can get a private web site for every listing you have and if you add the optional Audio Home Tour; you will increase your odds of double siding the sale. Just go to … (1 comments)
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a closing gift that says I care - 04:53 PM
" Welcome to Your New Home!"
Here's a closing gift I enjoy giving my clients as an expression of my appreciation. (see photo)
Iit will stay around and remind them of how much I care about them. Plants are special that way. I want a plant I give as a closing gift to … (9 comments)
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How do you treat people? - 04:49 PM
linda davis wrote a blog: do you some times hate this job? http://activerain.com/blogsview/do-you-sometimes-hate-this-job-?11702 very funny, you should take the time to read it.
linda got me thinking about the jobs i've had over time. three years ago i was working three jobs. i didn't sleep much and i still had no … (0 comments)
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Duties. - 04:47 PM
I advised clients against waving the appraisal contingency when faced with mulitple offers during hot real estate market. I did this because the bank appraiser gives the true value of the property.
I never argued with the appraiser. I know many realtors did in order to close the deal. The facts were presented, and … (5 comments)
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Optimize for MSN with Fresh Content - 04:47 PM
Google retains over 60% of the search engine market. However, it's well worth it to optimize for MSN, which draws a mostly over-40 demographic.
As with Google, well written reader-friendly content is vital. With MSN, regularly updated content makes a huge difference. Perhaps you have a page you can update regularly … (6 comments)
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Money left on the closing table - forgotten reissue title insurance credits - 04:35 PM
We all know that title insurance is a necessary cost that most all transactions incur. Depending upon your local customs and/or the negotiations between the seller and the buyer one of them is going to pay these charges.
No matter whom you represent no one wants to see any party overpay for … (3 comments)
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Mold - 04:33 PM
This year I attended two work shops on Mold, and they were probably two of the best Work Shops that I have attend. I never realized that there were three categories of Mold, Toxic Mold, Allegorical Mold, and the largest category General Mold. I learned that there is mold, "Toxic … (1 comments)
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What does a home inspection include? - 04:17 PM
a complete home inspection that follows all of the standards and practices of the state of washington will include a visual inspection of:
foundation site/grounds roof building exterior electrical garage/carport plumbing kitchen/laundry room bathroom(s) other interior room(s) fireplace(s) heating system cooling system pool/spa outbuilding(s) action items safety concerns maintenance issues pest/wdo … (1 comments)
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Business Network International - BNI - 03:52 PM
BNI membership has been a boost to my business. This organization is in existence strictly to refer business to you and for you to refer business to other members of the group. One of their mottos is "Givers Gain". How true.
BNI is set up to have one person represent one profession … (2 comments)
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Built Green Colorado - 03:50 PM
Borrowed from http://www.ecobroker.com/ and from Built Green Colorado, I thought I'd share with you the Built Green idea. Enjoy!
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Do you sometimes hate this job? - 03:44 PM
I've been following along the last few days....mold problems, sellers trying to reduce commissions, bad credit, pathetic co-broke agents, whining buyers....the list goes on. Here's my suggestion...
On your way home from work tomorrow, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson … (11 comments)
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Why Craigslst Works in Real Estate - 03:42 PM
10 days ago Teresa Boardman posted an article on her ActiveRain blog regarding her fascination with the success that Craigslist can generate. The article below was inspired her post.
There are several reasons why Craigslist fails to live up to the hype for real estate agents, and I'm sure readers' comments will … (4 comments)
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Jones Corner Patio Homes - 03:38 PM
Jones Corner Patio Homes is now selling a new community.
The model is located at 8012 NE 22nd St., Vancouver, WA 98662. The complete walk-through virtual tour can be seen here.
Dawn Shaffer
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Please Advise - - 03:36 PM
please advise -
if you could go back and start your career over again what would you differently?
what do you advise those you ask you for help starting their real estate careers?
what was your biggest mistake ? what did you learn from it?
what keeps you in real estate … (2 comments)
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Tickle Me Elmo Xtreme - 02:28 PM
Last night around 11:55 I saw the longest line of people at the local Wal-Mart. I had no idea what they were doing their. I just knew that the last time I saw a line like that was for the last Harry Potter book. While I was watching the line … (1 comments)
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What do your pictures say about your site - 02:04 PM
One of the challenges you face as a website owner is putting up good quality content on your website. The better and more accurate that content is, the more likely it will draw new visitors and keep regulars coming back for more. Its said that a picture is worth a thousand … (6 comments)
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Fund Raiser Idea --- - 01:50 PM
I am a strong supporter of Tommie Barifeld Elementary School here on Marco Island. Last night was our big fund raiser Derby on the Bay at the Villa Venezia. Probably the most stunning home here on Marco Island and is listed for $12,900,000. I was happy to help out, although my … (10 comments)
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I Love my Job! It Can't get ANY Better or can it? - 01:42 PM
When I started as an RE Assitant, gosh, almost 4 years ago now, I had NO idea that there was actually a CAREER as a Virtual Assistant. I've devoured the information specific to real estate and to running a business. To be able to combine entrepreneurial motivation, add real estate, add not … (3 comments)
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Affordable Homes For All.... - 01:26 PM
I really believe that the real estate market was extremely crazy with high prices. At one time, I had many buyers, unfortunately, it was hard to find them affordable housing due to the fact that many investors as well as people who were willing to pay hight prices for homes dominated the … (5 comments)
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2 Sides of the Real Estate Transaction - 01:22 PM
It is often said that buying a home is the biggest PURCHASE one will ever make in their lives.
But there are 2 sides to every story.
Does it NOT stand to reason that putting one's home on the market would then be a person's biggest SALE in their life?
I think sometimes … (5 comments)
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Ten Things You Should Know About Mold - 01:22 PM
I inspected a duplex up in Cowlitz County on Friday and the crawl space was infested with mold. So I thought I would pass this along.
1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. 2. There is no practical way to eliminate … (3 comments)
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Lite Sunday Blog - 01:15 PM
I want to share with you my favorite T.V Commercial. The commercial starts with a guy interviewing for a job: there is a name plate on the desk says Dumas. The interviewer, preceded saying, MR Dumb ass I will show up on time, I will work hard, Mr dumb ass I will do whatever … (4 comments)
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Seahawks Sunday - 01:01 PM
The clock on my computer says 10:16am on Sunday morning. The Hawk vs Bears game starts only 7 hours. Arg, the agony, and I must resort to watching the Chargers vs Ravens game.
Over the past few weeks I have bee searching on Seattle Sport bloggers to see what everyone else … (10 comments)
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Media and the end of Bubble Trouble ! - 12:49 PM
I am thrilled with the weekend papers and the October Realtor Magazine addressing the issue of Market Trouble.
I for one feel the correction of pricing is occuring in our coastal market and the stats are showing consistent sales although the market is still saturated with a 13 month supply in homes … (3 comments)
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More Open Houses This Weekend? - 12:42 PM
Has anyone noticed how many more open houses are being held these days? Are there more signs in your area?
It is no longer the norm where a property is listed for sale and has multiple offers in the first couple of days. Brokers and agents are actually going to have to … (1 comments)
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A little slice of Colorado - 12:33 PM
Hello again!
Online for the second time today - seems I just can't help myself. This site is just too nice! With ski season fast approaching - I figured any "Winter Person" out there would appreciate a little "heads up".
If you are looking to vacation in Colorado during the snow season - … (3 comments)
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The Perfect Multi-Taskers Tool! - 12:18 PM
I purchased a voice recorder for my husband who drives all around the state of Florida all day long & is talking on the phone just as much. He loved it, went on & on at how wonderful it was to be able to just get thoughts out of his head … (8 comments)
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Doing business with the US Government - 12:13 PM
As anyone who has ever done business with the federal goverment in any way will probably attest to, it's a nightmare of bureaucracies.
Together with the IRS, DOT, DOE, and a veritible alphabetical avalanche of other agencies, the US Small Business Administration has put together a website to help us our; … (1 comments)
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Will home staging work in a conservative market? - 12:09 PM
Home Staging is an effective strategy and business to operate anywhere because what home stagers offer is not a frill. It's a service that homeowners will make huge profits from. And, with real estate slowing down in so many markets, of course homeowners and their agents will be looking for an … (3 comments)
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AAA Properties About to Pass Brett Tousley of Keller Williams - 12:01 PM
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How'd They Do That?? - 11:58 AM
Ever read a blog & wonder how they found the picture they decided to use? It's absolutely the perfect picture for the message they were trying to convey! How is this possible?
I always wonder if someone found the picture first & then let the picture guide them on what to write. Think about it the … (7 comments)
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The Staging Diva refers first project in Johannesburg, South Africa - 11:56 AM
This week I was able to refer my first home staging project in South Africa to my Graduate in Johannesburg. She just completed the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program 8 weeks ago, and next Friday she's meeting with her first client, a project I found for her because of my … (2 comments)
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Seattle Area Real Estate Blogs - 11:54 AM
There are a growing number of Seattle area real estate blogs: Rain City Guide which has 10 regular contributors, Redfin, Seattle Bubble, Ben Kakimota here at ActiveRain, as well as Eastside Real Estate (one of my blogs).
What Seattle area real estate blogs do you read on a regular basis? Do you prefer … (2 comments)
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Owning or Renting - What should you do? Consider your options. - 11:38 AM
Renting -vs-Buying. THat is the question plaguing many people right now. I think the first question you need to ask is "How long do you plan to live in your new house?" If the answer is less than 2 years, renting may be the wiser option. Closing costs and Brokers Fees … (1 comments)
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Association project - 11:23 AM
My Association's Board of Directors is working on a member website project that should be ready to roll out live soon.
Essentially it's a portal with all of our listings, great search features for consumers, area census information, and several other cool features.
The purpose of this site is to take back … (1 comments)
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Ben Stein's Observation - 10:58 AM
One of my cousins sent me this today, I hope this isn't against the rules. This is very thought provoking and is internet related. I like Ben Stein and enjoy hearing his financial advice.
If they know of him at all, many folks think Ben Stein is just a quirky … (2 comments)
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California Home Loans~100% in 1 Loan with NO MORTGAGE INSURANCE! - 10:50 AM
Hey California!
Are you tired of your second mortgage with a high interest rate?
Are you looking to get 100% financing with 1 loan and NO PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE?
Give us a call and we'll see if your scenario matches some of the great new home loans products that have just … (1 comments)
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Housing Counseling Grants Available through HUD - 10:49 AM
I expect others know about this but in case not - HUD just announced this past week a bill authorizing new housing counseling grants totaling $39.1 million, available through national and regional organizations, and state and local counseling agencies, to assist people in becoming first time buyers and remaining so after purchase. Obviously lots more needs to … (0 comments)
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A Night Out - 10:36 AM
After going through an entire transaction with my clients, I always like to get them a gift certificate to their favorite local restaurant. Buying or refinancing a home can be challenging sometimes and the stress that it puts on a relationship can be hard. I find that there is no better … (3 comments)
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It`s Sunday Realtors no longer giving Showing instructions? - 10:35 AM
Is it me, or are Realtors no longer giving Showing Instructions for Sundays? I`m assisting one of our new agents today, we`re doing a rental and we`re 0-9 in getting anyone to return a phone call.I realize it`s Sunday, but what happened to Realtors not returning calls?I must be from the … (14 comments)
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INTRODUCING.....New Real Estate Assistant Organization - 10:31 AM
Hello all!
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce to you a fabulous new organization dedicated to educating and training "On-site" Real Estate Assistants, "Virtual" Real Estate Assistants and yes... Realtors® the latest in Real Estate technology and how to effectively work together. We have something for all of you.
You may have … (2 comments)
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Knock Knock - 10:30 AM
What does your front door say about you?
We've all heard that the front door is one of the most important elements in a house and it is true. The front door not only echoes the architectural style of the home, but sets the tone for the rest of the home. When … (11 comments)
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Quit Your Wining! - 10:12 AM
Last week, I sent an email to the AR guys. Not because I care about my rankings here on AR, but because I felt that I was unfairly criticized. (points removed). I provided a list of the items that are in my operations guide. It took me years to refine and … (9 comments)
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How is the price set? - 10:11 AM
It's very important to price your home appropriately relative to current market conditions. Because the real estate market is continually changing, and market fluctuations have an effect on property values, it's very important to select your list price based on the most recent comparable sales in your neighborhood. A comparative market … (1 comments)
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How to pick a buyer's agent - 09:53 AM
Yesterday, I talked about choosing a buyer's agent based on a call Toby took while on floor-duty.
I received an interesting question from Janice:"Thanks for the advice, but what should I be asking in this interview?"
That's a great question Janice!
A buyer's agent should be able to do four things for you:
1. Find … (0 comments)
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A nice looking home - 09:46 AM
Here are a few things you might want to do to get your house ready to sell
Sweep the sidewalk, mow the lawn, prune the bushes, weed the garden and clean debris from the yard. Clean the windows and make sure the paint is not chipped or flaking. Be sure that the … (2 comments)
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Why pick a buyer's agent? - 09:46 AM
I was on floor duty this morning and took a call from an interesting young lady. She is very intelligent and well-spoken, but the way she is going about purchasing her home is going to lead to bad feelings.
But it isn't her fault, she was doing what she thought she needed … (1 comments)
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Auction Sale Revenue on the Increase - 09:44 AM
Below is an excerpt from a press release from the National Auctioneers Association. It references an industry trend study that NAA conducts every year. This is from 2005. 2006 numbers are not in yet.
According to the NAA’s study, auctioneers found opportunities in real estate. Gross revenue from residential real estate auctions … (2 comments)
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www... What?? - 09:41 AM
Okay, you've been hearing since day one how important it is to purchase your own domain name for your website, and this is very important. But the way you position that domain in the market place is also very important. While you know what your domain says, most people don't. You … (4 comments)
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Free Color Printer - 09:14 AM
From the self appointed Queen of Questions, to make people think and share with me what they know. So we can all learn. A good friend David Eiglarsh turned my on to the Xerox free color printer program. Xerox Corporation
www.FreeColorPrinters.com
1-888-518-2076
I thought it was great. The quality is tops. and it is free … (2 comments)
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Daddy, Are You Ahead of that Girl? - 09:02 AM
I gave up blogging for points after the first two weeks on AR. The pressure was just too great! I find that I write and contribute better when I’m doing it to provide substance of value to my fellow readers!
Today, my 6 year old son Charlie was looking at the … (11 comments)
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As I grow on Active Rain - 09:01 AM
There is just so much you can write about here. A deal you are working on, what works on the internet, how you build your business. I can see that some people are even using this as a place to vent. I did that a few days ago. You can use … (4 comments)
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Your States' Alter Symbols - 09:01 AM
This is "Mr. Potato Head", Rhode Island's alter symbol.
He is not the symbol of Rhode Island...."Rhode Island Red" a rooster, is our actual symbol.
This picture was taken in Bristol, Rhode Island at the Wonderful 4th of July Parade held there each year.
Mr. Potato Head comes in all different styles, or dress, … (10 comments)
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Risks of Home Ownership - 09:00 AM
It is often said the American Dream is owning your own home. But, is it right for you? There are risks involved and understanding these will help you make a good decision for you and your family.1. Increase in monthly housing expenses. Taxes and insurance costs related to your home are … (0 comments)
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~ Title Insurance in Texas - 08:53 AM
Title Insurance in Texas is different than Title Insurance in other states. First, most states are covered by the American Land Title Association forms and Texas has specific forms and endorsements which are required by the government. Most title companies in Texas include both title and escrow services. Some service providers are not … (3 comments)
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Managing Home and Real Estate - 08:51 AM
I have been so busy this fall that sometimes I feel that things start to slip through the cracks and I must admit active rain is adding to by problem - it is so interesting that when I should be making lunches instead here I sit... Blame it on active rain … (0 comments)
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Are you winding down or gearing up? - 08:30 AM
Today’s the day!! October 1st. The 4th quarter is here. Only 92 more days to make money this year. Man, I like this time of the year and I like it a lot. I have goals to meet and now’s the time to get to work. My goal is to get … (17 comments)
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Want Some Candy Little Kid!??!! - 08:22 AM
What’s with all of these sickos? Congressman Foley is all over the news, having just resigned his seat after sending sexually explicit internet messages to young boys! His response, “I am deeply sorry.” Listen you twisted fuck, Keep your sick, perverse, illness in your filthy mind or seek help! Once … (11 comments)
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There's that offer clause again! - 07:41 AM
On Friday, an agent faxed over an offer on one of my listings - didn't call, didn't make any comments on the fax, but that's ok. No sellers' disclosure signed - guess they didn't check either the MLS or the property website to download that ahead of time. No preapproval letter … (12 comments)
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Developer Preempts Rumors - 07:24 AM
When a new highrise (usualy a condo) is announced for downtown, everyone nearby is concerned about what will happen to their view. Most people don't have perspective, and even if they see a drawing in the newspaper, they can't relate to what's where on the building site, or how it will … (1 comments)
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Signature Place plans series of parties for owners and agents - 07:06 AM
Joel Cantor, developer of Signature Place, an architecturally unique condo tower to be build in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, knows how to keep his clients and their REALTORS® interested - there was a great party to announce the opening of the sales office in the old office building in the site. … (0 comments)
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O.S.U. Finally looking like #1 - 06:56 AM
I hope everyone got a chance to see the Buckeyes manhandle Iowa Saturday night. So far I'm 2 for 2 on my Buckeye betting, covering spead and then some. I gave 14.5 points this last game and the Buckeyes came through handily. I gave 7.5 on the Texas game when Vegas … (0 comments)
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Project City Center - 06:31 AM
The colossal planned community on the strip is going forward. Project City Center will reside on the former site of the Boardwalk casino on the Las Vegas strip. It will be located between the Monte Carlo and the Bellagio, connecting both properties. The entire parcel is 66 acres, making it the largest … (4 comments)
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Website navigation - 06:26 AM
Lots of real estate professionals that promote their own sites usually focus on two things: content and exchanging links. Quite often they are successful using that strategy and over look an important component for both ranking and use: internal links. Internal links can be as important to a website as outside … (4 comments)
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Bashor must buy lunch, but it might be worth it! - 03:49 AM
By Active Rain standards, the race for #1 in Gilbert hardly registers a blip, but by Michele Bashor standards it's blogworthy.
I'm not sure where it began, but at one point I challenged George Galvan. I take full responsibility for the challenge, and I fully believed at the time that I could … (3 comments)
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A VERY good day! - 02:29 AM
A lot of us like to share with others what a bad day we've had and how mean the bad ol world was to us.
While this post has nothing to do with real estate (except this running back covered a lot of it) it is very inspirational and can't help but … (4 comments)
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Business.gov Newly Remodeled For Small Business - 01:41 AM
Business.gov, which was discussed in a prior blog article, has been revamped and re-released to better serve small businesses and make it easier to maintain governmental compliances. It's now re-opened for businesses and billing itself as "The Official Business Link To The U.S. Government", providing a one-stop source to compliance assistance resources from … (1 comments)
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Wicked cool link of the day - 12:47 AM
With the millions upon millions of websites and blogs out there, how do you know if someone has plagerized what you've written. Copyscape http://www.copyscape.com/ will search the entire internet and let you know if your site has been copied. You can even check your Active Rain home page to see if that's … (11 comments)
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I`ve read some great posts today about showing instructions ( daniels and pavey). both professionals discuss how difficult it is to locate a Realtor in South Florida on a Sunday. 
Back on August 15th we started a contest to see who could come closest to guessing the number of members we'd have on the ActiveRain Real Estate Network on the beginning of October. At the time of the contest starting (82 days after launch) we had 3,158 members.
I've gotten a good deal of business from brochures in barbershops. This weekend, I'm working on a new project for my barbershop marketing: