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2010
I hadn't really thought about the subject too much until today. A seller asked if they could gank (slang for take) their copper & ceramic logs in their fireplace. They figure since they've made mortgage payments for 6 years and paid untold amounts of Interest that they were entitled to taking "wh...
03/31/2010
I took my daughter for a walk today. While doing so I strolled into 3 Open Houses here in Longwood Village, our neighborhood. OPEN HOUSE # 1 1. I wasn't exactly greeted. When I walked in the Realtor was standing in the living room and stood there looking at me & waiting for me to approach he...
03/28/2010
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Everyone want's their listing to sell. I typically hear about agents marketing to just buyers. I mean, it seems logical right? One problem, Not all buyers select the properties they want to buy. Often buyers rely on buyer's agents to "pick a list" that best meets their search criteria. Herein lie...
03/25/2010
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1. When a buyer wants to see homes one of things I do is view the comparable sales for each and every home. I then write down the range on the bottom of the MLS printout. Say 240-260k. If the house is listed for 315k, then I know it's overpriced and will discuss the possibility of just skipping...
03/14/2010
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JUST LISTED JUST REDUCED 4 BEDROOM I'M BEAUTIFUL INSIDE These are all very common examples of sign riders. It seems like every sign in town has one. I recently decided to stop using them. In fact, I quit 6 months ago. My production hasn't fallen off and my listings are still selling. I grew t...
03/10/2010
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Last week one of my Sellers sent me an email saying an offer was left on her voice mail. An offer to sell her property through XXX investments. I got the number from the seller and called the investment company. A week later, today.. the "investor" calls me and says he's following up about BUYING...
03/10/2010
Here are 10 ways you can find yourself out of business within 12 months. There are many others, but these are on my mind as of today, Sunday. 1. Use your commission as a tool to get more clients. When you buy your clients you send the message that you may not be as valuable as the competitors. ...
03/07/2010
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