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2010 

I had to cut a short sale prospective buyer loose even though it meant lost $$ for me I have a listing that is a short sale. We did a major price reduction this last week, in an attempt to create multiple offers from the open house that we did last weekend. I have a prospect who contacted me last...
04/13/2010
Attorneys now coming after E&O insurance for unsuccessful short sales? REALLY!! I am just on fire about this!! Not only do we have ambulance-chasing attorneys, but we now have transaction-chasing attorneys. It's a HUGE part of so much that is wrong in our country right now. I think we need to sta...
04/10/2010
I joined my first networking group a few weeks ago. The first 15 minutes of each week's meeting is just talking to each other while we have lunch. There is only one member from each occupation allowed in each chapter.  Each week, everyone gives there one-minute "commercial", and also each week so...
04/09/2010
I love hearing funny (or shocking) stories from other agents that happened while showing property, farming, or door knocking. Some of the agents in my office have shared things that were pretty hilarious.  I'm sure some of my Active Rain peeps have some really good ones!! What are some of your mo...
04/09/2010
I've been reading a few posts about people getting other jobs and some other posts with words of advice. My partner and I have consistently finished in the Top 10 for our office for the last 5 years.  Last year we finished in the #5 spot. I just wanted to offer the following advice: Don't become ...
04/09/2010
I get asked this question so much. For varying reasons. Sometimes it's because people are genuinely curious. Other times it's a loaded question where the person asking me is a total "Debbie Downer" and needs affirmation of their negative outlook on the world. For these kind of people when I state...
04/07/2010
I have a traffic ticket that I am fighting, and now I've reached the appellate division of the superior court and have to file an opening brief on April 22nd. I do not want to hire an attorney for this little thing, as it was just a traffic ticket, and I figured I could do this myself. Well, I'm ...
04/07/2010
This is a subject matter that probably goes back to the last ice age, yet at the same time it is an interesting topic to discuss among real estate agents. Do you have a specific strategy for low-ball offers?  And if so, why? I suppose there is a delicate dance between not wasting your precious ti...
04/06/2010
Interest rates were quite volatile again this week, and ended the week higher for conventional loans under $729,750. Jumbo rates improved, and we have some excellent rates as shown below. The increase in rates is primarily as a result of the positive headline numbers of the Jobs Report. According...
04/05/2010
Eat Well - Very cool casual restaurant to try in the Los Angeles area Eat Well restaurants in Los Angeles are independently owned and operated.  I usually go to the Glendale and West Hollywood locations.  They have a very cool mix of food and atmosphere that is unique. Their menu items contain a ...
04/05/2010
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