Christian's Blog

1. Have you branded yourself?2. Have you created a logo?3. Do you have your own domain? (If not...I recommend  buying one at http://www.addressbuilders.com/ for less)4. Do you have a website?5. Is it search engine friendly?6. Does it integrate with the MLS?7. Do you have a yearly marketing budget...

I was sitting in the airport the other day waiting for a flight and was watching CNN on one of the TVs at the gate.  I got to thinking about captive audiences and how it affects anyone who's marketing themselves.  There must have been over a hundred people in the general area and we all were watc...

A lot of homeowners believe they should sell their own home to save the money they would normally spend on broker commissions.  On the surface it looks easy to sell a home.  Why should they pay a realtor for something they are capable of doing themselves?  Actually, close to 25% of all homes sold...

Before you start your house hunting in earnest, the real estate professional with whom you are working will likely "pre-qualify" you to determine a price range you can afford.Pre-qualification is a necessary part of the home buying process that helps save you time and money.Don't be shy or withho...

 Create A Business Email Account for Your Very Own Domain NameYour own email account puts your business domain to work, whether you have a website or not.  If you're still using an AOL, Yahoo!, HotMail, Juno or any other provider you're doing yourself and your business a disservice!  When you're ...

Here'a a cool flyer I put together for my clients to use when walking their neighborhoods.  Please note that all my articles can not be reproduced without my permission...they do have copyrights to them!  If you're going to plagiarize, make sure you rewrite the whole thing! Easy Out Listing Agree...

Don't Pick The Wrong Realtor!How many homes do most people sell in their lifetime...two maybe three?  How do you know which realtor to pick with such little experience?  Not all realtors are the same, however most people think they are.  Many will list their home with a friend or Aunt Jenny who h...

A preliminary title report is a signed and dated report used to facilitate the issuance of a policy of title insurance. It is a report of the conditions upon which the Title Company is willing to issue a policy of title insurance. Since it is issued before, or preliminary to, the issuance of the ...

PAYOFFThe receipt of funds from the buyer and the payment of the obligations of the seller in conjunction with a real estate transaction. The payoff function is performed by the title company.  PAYOFF FEESThe Title Company fees for handling a payoff vary slightly from county to county. The fee is...

A title insurance policy protects a real estate owner or lender against any loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances, or defects in the title to said property, or the incorrectness of the related search.HOW DOES TITLE INSURANCE DIFFER FROM CASUALTY INSURANCE?Casualty In...