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July 6th, 2007 categories: Real Estate News, For Home Buyers
As Realtors we perform a lot of tasks to ensure our clients interests are protected.I was talking to a lady this week who had a bad experience.She was thinking of selling her house and mentioned this to a co-worker.He expressed an interest in the property and they agreed a price. There were no Realtors … (7 comments)
This is the first in a series for home owners. Realtors, Bankers, Inspectors, Mortgage Brokers (all home owners).
Does this sound familiar? Be honest.....Are you shaking your head yes? Good now that I have your attention it is time to get back on my soapbox.
IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF WHAT WOULD BECOME ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT ASSOCIATIONS By Bill Cherry, Dallas Broker-Realtor My 43rd Year Selling TexasWhile there have been real estate dealers and brokers since the beginning of time, in the United States, at least, it wasn't until after the Brooklyn Bridge … (14 comments)
"So, what do you think?" This is the question I get everyday from home buyers/sellers and realtors as I walk through their homes. "what do you think?" is the question from a realtor that is trying to sell a house that is WAY overpiced, knows it and hopes to "make the … (3 comments)
Visting four Open Houses today, 2 in Mystic, 1 in New London and 1 in Niantic each Realtor hosting the Open Houses mentioned that prospective homebuyers had been by to see the home. The home in Niantic was visited by 8 different parties in the first hour.
I would like to know what the normal time it takes for you to close a loan. I almost always do a 30day lock. I set my goals for my processing to close a refinance in 14 days and a new purchase in 21 days. I tell my Realtor to put 30 days … (30 comments)
Who's representing who? You list your home with a listing agent and the agent quickly run through the various types of agency representation ... but what does it mean to you as the seller? Who represents the buyer? What does it mean to each party in dual representation situations? It's important to understand what legal responsibilities your … (0 comments)
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A survey in the Washington Business Journal recently confirmed that Realtors are still vitally important in the real estate transaction according to consumers.
The following is a list of some things that sellers are looking to their Realtor for:25% Want help to establish a price for their property25% Help to seel their home within a set time frame.25% Want help to find a buyer.12% want home enhancement advise6% Want help with paperwork, inspections, and settlement.4% … (6 comments)
As a Home Stager serving Orlando, Cental Florida and surrounding areas, I am constantly meeting with sellers to advise them on how best to prepare their home to sell in what has become a buyers market. I critically look at each area of the home, inside and out, and determine what needs to be done to transform their home with affordable … (2 comments)
O K, so do you really read everything that comes to you concerning your profession? How many associations are there out there that are for Realtors/agents? Moreover, each and every one sending you something by either snail mail or via the internet on a monthly basis. I know I do not … (134 comments)
15 Questions To Help You Find The Right Agent to Sell Your Home 
Some REALTORS literally stand on their head and use a variety of other questionable techniques to gain notoriety in their neighborhood, community or town. The dilemma is what do we do to demonstrate to our targeted market that we are professional, experienced and a leader in our community ... not just … (6 comments)
We all know the importance of teaming up with Real Estate Agents and Loan Originators. But what is in this partnership that creates synergy?
Sellers my be largely unaware of one of the most useful services that real estate agents can provide them. This work, which goes on behind the scenes involves increasing the awareness of their clients properties to other agents who may have potential buyers. Essentially, this amounts to a public relations effort, … (1 comments)
Is a home inspection really necessary? Who should order a home inspection; home buyers or sellers? Let's take a closer look at what a home inspection can do for buyers and sellers:
Having too many credit cards. Two to four cards (including any from department stores, oil companies and other retailers) is the right number for most adults. Why not more cards? Maryland HOMES Team has helped many home buyers assisting them in credit issues. If you are looking to buy a home … (0 comments)
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1. How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
What a great forum to ask this question -- one that burns in the minds of all of the mortgage people on ActiveRain.
In a confidential meeting with several Realtors I am constantly astonished at how scores of Real Estate Agents believe it's essential to hype their websites up in order to sell their real Estate Services.
I have seen realtors putting up ads on their listings that say things like "buy today and we'll send you on a hawaiin vacation for 2." I was wondering if this technique of offering travel is working for anyone out there. I personally own a travel incentives company and offer vacations … (5 comments)
Home Sellers - Taking Responsibility for Less Stress and More Profit!
Purchasing a Home Your Costs
Article on: Why Choose Commercial Hardwood Flooring? by Sabina OlgunTop 5 Reasons for choosing a Wood Floor: 1. Wood is a natural product which is the best choice for our environment and is a renewable resource 2. Wood is the easiest floor to maintain and requires fewer chemicals to clean 3. … (0 comments)
The Manatee County MLS (MARMLS) is now 310 more REALTORS® lighter. The semi-annual MLS dues were due again by July 1st. If you didn't pay your dues by that date, they terminate your membership. I knew more people were going to be dropping out, so I searched to see how many it was … (14 comments)
I have been having the same conversation with many people almost daily. The same question comes up over and over again - "Should I buy now or will the prices still keep going down?" Yeah maybe. Who knows? Maybe your crystal ball is more clear than mine is. All I can say is … (0 comments)
I am a Realtor in the Upstate of South Carolina and we have just now gotten a Kiosk at the Haywood Mall in Greenville. Since they were offering the first month free (June), I filled up a whole panel with 18 listings. I didn't get one phone call from the Kiosk, … (8 comments)
Last time I posted this, it had over 2000 views. It's has been 2 months now since she was last seen.
I know that there have been many discussions here on AR about Home Staging and why Realtors should use it. One of the points that Stagers like to make is that just about every house can benefit from Staging in some capacity because it is difficult for Sellers to look at … (19 comments)
Mistakes are human. 
Open Houses: Are they "Worthwhile" or not?I strongly contend "Yes, for many reasons:" First, for our clients and our future clients. It is a service to our clients and to our community. They bring in possible buyers for our clients, while showcasing our area homes. Yes, not all people are looking … (2 comments)
I am sure the number of AR members that have listed and sold their own real estate is high and yours truly did the same a long time ago but learned my lesson a few years back.For whatever reason many of us want to save the sales side of the commission when we … (31 comments)
To be successful in selling a home it requires a team effort. There are many members of the team. I am not talking about the whether the Realtor is a solo agent or part of a sales team within their company, when I refer to the team in this post I … (23 comments)
Swimming pools should always be happy places.Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drowning's and near-drowning's of young children. These tragedies are preventable. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. This designed for use by owners, purchasers, and … (4 comments)
[Note: I originally posted this in the comments of another person's blog where they wrote asking that question. As it was a bit longer than a common comment, it seems appropriate to also blog the thread as well so this is what I have decided to do. The link to the … (3 comments)
This blog is inspired by a recent consultation I did. The home owner called me after she signed off on a $30,000 price reduction. As I walked through her home, I kept thinking if only she had called before she listed. They are desperate to sell, but do not want to … (20 comments)
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According to this recent article in NY Times, FSBO home sellers did better than Realtors in Madison, Wisconsin. I am not a realtor but this article caught my because of the debates I see on AR about discount brokers and FSBO listings. The article goes into a bit of detail on … (3 comments)
Come to Farmville North Carolina to experience small town July 4th. Free watermelon and birthday cake! Fireworks. Entertainment by the Tar River Community Band and John Moore. The festivities start at 7:00 p.m. 
I know, you've all probably experienced this type of an event. But I don't think it hurts to bring it up, AGAIN. Maybe...just maybe, the few Realtors that behave in this way, will finally recgonize themselves and CHANGE their ways. YEAH, WE'RE TALKIN' ABOUT YOU!
I read an article in the newspaper saying that people have hit a saturation point with purchasing over the Internet. I know I have been stung a few times with on line purchases that never materialized. And my on line purchases have not replaced the majority of my shopping.
Dan Lowery posted a following question: “Why the attack against realtors?” http://activerain.com/blogsview/130113/Why-the-attack-toward 
This article in Realty times by David Kopec has been around for a while, but it still says a great deal in its message to Realtors, and is one of the best out there. Hopefully this will help some Realtors that have problem listings, but don't know how to bring up … (6 comments)
I have many investors who buy and sell properties through me and most of them know each other. How do theyknow each other? I introduced them and I let them teach each other and myself new ways of investing.
Real estate is one of these unique businesses where your friends and family are your clients. Then, they refer their friends and family to you if you serve them well. All your business is conducted around your family a great deal of the time, especially if you are a Mom. Once … (4 comments)
Working in the real estate market in Ohio this past year has had it's challenges to say the least! As part of very successful sales team/organization one of our goals in our area is to find POSITIVE news to bring to our customers and colleagues. 
I received contact by another Active Rainer, Monika McGillicuddy from Hampstead, NH, and she wrote about how she found me on the NAR website REALTOR.org . She looked under Staging and General Tips section... there I was! I had no idea. Apparently they picked up my Blog from Active Rain."Honey, stop the car!" The … (26 comments)
I just love that Geiko commercial. It made me think of how long I put off creating a real estate blog, because I thought it would be do technologically challenging. Active Rain is brilliant in that AR recognizes that real estate agents need tools that they can used without having to … (6 comments)
Move-in Staging Gift Certificate -Turning Houses Into Homes Realtors, why not give your clients a two hour New Home Staging Gift Certificate? It will be a gift long remembered and much appreciated. Having a stager help arrange furniture, art, and accessories in their new space is a unique way of saying thank you to your clients. Reasons to Give … (12 comments)
Sundays in the biz can be brutal... here's a quick example of what goes on. And what it takes to be mentally and logistically on the ball. I really believe this career has made me realize, each and every year, how much can be done. The tough part is "turning it … (0 comments)
I HAVE CLIENTS WHO HAVE CALLED ON DONNA SPOONER, REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR HERRINGTON REALTY IN MADISON, MISSISSIPPI. THEY ALL SAY DONNA DOES A FANTASTIC JOB. SHE GOES OVER AND BEYOND ASSISTING CLIENTS TO FIND THE RIGHT HOME, AS WELL AS, SELLING THEIR EXISTING HOMES FOR TOP DOLLAR. SHE DOES CARE … (0 comments)
I HAVE CLIENTS WHO HAVE CALLED ON DONNA SPOONER, REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR HERRINGTON REALTY IN MADISON, MISSISSIPPI. THEY ALL SAY DONNA DOES A FANTAStIC JOB. SHE GOES OVER AND BEYOND ASSISTING CLIENTS TO FIND THE RIGHT HOME FOR THEM, AS WELL AS, SELLING THEIR EXISTING HOMES. SHE DOES CARE ABOUT … (0 comments)
Congrats.
I'm about to run off to Rhode Island to visit some in-laws so I won't be posting for about a week. Here's my last post for likely a week
Well, its all over. After nearly one year, my home selling/buying process has come to fruition. For those of you who have read my previous posts, you've heard some of the scenarios I went through as a home seller. In short, we closed on both homes on June 7th. Both closings … (2 comments)