With many people believing the real estate market has cooled, some experts and analysts are suggesting if you didn't get in before the boom, there's no use investing now. Dolf de Roos, a 30 year veteran of real estate investing and New York Times best-selling author, has a different perspective.  The real estate market has cooled off a little bit, but the boom hasn't exactly come to a halt, he says. If purchased properly, some say real estate is one of the safer investments in our nation. The population will likely continue to increase, and people need shelter-whether it's for their home or their business.   Real estate in most parts of the nation has historically increased by an average of 4 to 5 percentage points each year. There are occasional downswings, but in the majority of cas... 08/16/2007

Jeff and I are very dedicated to providing the best service possible to all of our clients.  If you are thinking of buying or selling the Lubbock and/or Surrounding area we are here to serve you.  We are full time agents.  We have an administrative assistant Nicole, who is in the office everyday from 8:30-5:30.  She is happy to answer any questions she can and schedule appointments for us.  Nicole has taken all of her real estate classes and is planning on taking her test in about a month.  She had previously worked at one of our local title companies for the past 3 years.  She will be getting married in a couple of weeks.  We are blessed to have her as a part of our team.  So please remember, Whether Buying or Selling it's Always a SELLERS Market.... We appreciate you and your referals... 08/09/2007

A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR CAREER IN REAL ESTATE.... When you think about it, picking the right career and company in any type of industry is not something you do every week. Perhaps that's why many new licensees who go out looking for a Real Estate Company to affiliate with often aren't totally prepared to pick the right combination of company and broker for their particular personality. In truth, the residential real estate industry has a poor track record for developing systems to help new licensees make more educated decisions about who they ought to join.  Keller Williams would like to put a stop to that here and now. Upon printing this package, you are now holding a valuable resource, a framework if you will, that will help you do four things: 1) Help you lay the groundwork for how to... 08/08/2007

PLEASE CONSIDER CALLING JEFF AND LISA SELLERS FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN THE LUBBOCK, TEXAS AREA!!!  THE SELLERS KNOW HOW TO SELL, BUT THEY REALLY LIVE TO SERVE OTHERS!!! OUR FOCUS IS ON RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE.  WE ARE CURRENTLY SELLING OUR HOMES VERY QUICKLY.  IN OTHER WORDS, YOUR DAYS ON MARKET ARE USUALLY VERY FEW, WHICH MEANS FEWER MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND ON TO YOUR NEW HOUSE, CITY, SCHOOL AND DESTINATIONS.  SERVICE IS HOW THE SELLERS SUCCEED.  CALL US OR EMAIL US.  WE CAN ALSO REFER COMPETENT AND QUALIFIED REALTORS ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING...IT'S ALWAYS A SELLERS MARKET! www.thesellersrealty.com thesellers@thesellersrealty.com 806-778-2486  806-778-6699 08/08/2007

Your Company Probably Doesn't Want You to See "The Books"The fact is, they may not want to see where the money is going, or they may not be too proud of them. The bottom line is, most companies don't think you have a right to see the books. Besides, they don't believe there is any legitimate reason for you to see them.You see, at Keller Williams the books are open, and both examination and involvement are encouraged. There are no "financial secrets."The fact is that in the last 12 months Keller Williams paid out millions of dollars in profit sharing to its associates. The books are open to empower its associates to understand the business and make suggestions for its improvement.At Keller Williams, our associates may not be shareholders, but they are definitely stakeholders!TRUTH:"Until... 08/08/2007

  WI4C2TS...OUR BELIEF SYSTEM! Our beliefs are an essential part of who we are and how we conduct business. The Keller Williams® Belief System is the foundation for providing the ultimate in service to our clients.                            WI4C2TS                                                             Our Belief System in Action...  Win-Win. . .or no deal Integrity. . .do the right thing Commitment. . .in all things Communication. seek first to understand Creativity. . .ideas before results Customers. . .always come first Teamwork. . together everyone achieves more Trust. . .starts with honesty Success. . .results through people 08/08/2007

We can do so much more that just help with home sales and purchases.  Some are complex businesses who offer mortgage operations; tile, escrow, and settlement services; home warranties and inspections; insurance; and concierge services.  To mee brokers' expanding needs, In April NAR started The Real Estate Services Advisory Board to help full- service brokers implement, manage, and maximize ancillary services.  08/08/2007

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Dear RainerI wanted to send you a quick note about a series of weekly conference calls that our company provides for free.   These calls are called Millionaire Mondays.  They are based on Gary Keller's best selling books, the Millionaire Real Estate Agent and Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and each call features interviews with successful investors and real estate agents on specific topics from the books.     I've found both calls to be very informative and a great way to learn the right mindset and knowledge to be successful in this business and grow to the highest level possible.   Here is the information about each call:     Millionaire Mondays for Investors 2 PM Central Dial 512-225-9443 and then enter 914315#     Millionaire Mondays for Realtors 3 PM Central Dial 512-225-9443 an... 02/16/2007

What do you see for the area you are in?  The real estate market, buyers or sellers market? We have a mild buyers market currently. still though we managed a record year in units and volume.  Jan 2007 started with cold, snow type weather on the weekends.  This will effect Feb 2007 numbers.  Assume the natural trend of business here in the Lubbock area sales should surge in March 2007.  We have had over the last 4 years an increase in market inventory.  New construction seems to over built as well.  The investors have pulled back some. however they are still buying.  Foreclosures are increasing but will below the national average.  The number of active real estate agents has decreased by 4%, leaving us around 700 agents that belong to the association of realtors.  Please let me know how ... 01/19/2007

Community Profile (requires acrobat reader, PDF file)Lubbock's City Government     Texas Tech Univ.     The Lubbock Police Web SiteLubbock I. S. D.     Rosevelt I. S. D.     Lubbock Christian SchoolFrenship I. S. D.     Lubbock Christian Univ.     Lubbock Chamber of CommerceCooper I. S. D.     Ports to Plains     The A&M Real Estate Center    The Do Not Call website    Shallowater I. S. D. Available Forms From City Property Tax Site:  Lubbock CAD SiteCity, schools and other links. Links are not may are may not work.Direct Line:806-535-8978 Office:806-771-7710 ext. 120Fax:806-771-7700 Address:4747 S Loop 289 Unit 110City:Lubbock TX 79424  Local Area:The West Texas Area 12/14/2006

Should sellers make home repairs before they sell? After years of living in a home, most homeowners have put off taking care of various home maintenance items. Because there is usually no urgency, they procrastinate. It takes an emergency, such as a roof leak in the heavy rainy season, to motivate owners to get the problem fixed. However, when you decide to sell your home, deferred home maintenance can suddenly become an issue. Most buyers want a home they can move right into without having to make a lot of repairs. And so, sellers have to decide whether to make the deferred repairs before they put their home on the market, or to leave the work for the buyers to fix. If sellers have the time, money, and the inclination, they will come out ahead by fixing any problems before listing thei... 12/14/2006

10 Ways to Improve Your Marketing This Year January. A time to reflect on the past while planning for the future.In the spirit of the New Year, I've put together this guide to help you prepare for a new year of marketing. So without further ado, here are ten way to improve your marketing in 2007.1. Clarify your objectives.What are you primary business objectives This Year, and how does your marketing program support those objectives?If you have no idea, you've got work to do. If you have a rough idea, you need to refine it. Without an overall objective, you're shooting arrows at a bunch of random targets. Your chances of success will be greater if you shoot your arrows at the same target.Is your overall objective to have twice as many clients as last year? To venture out on your own? To... 12/12/2006

10 Search Engine Items... There are many other factors as well, but if you follow these guidelines, you'll stand a much better chance, and you'll be off to a good start. 1. Title Meta TagThe title tag is what displays as the headline in the SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages). It's also what displays in the top blue band of Internet Explorer when your site is displayed.Your title tag of your website should be easy to read and designed to bring in traffic. By that, I mean that your main keyword phrase should be used toward the beginning of the tag. True there are websites being found now that do not use the phrase in the title, but the vast majority still do as of this writing.Don't make the mistake of putting your company name first, unless you are already a household name, like Nascar ... 12/12/2006

College Town Properties Are a Smart BuyBuyers who want to find a solid real estate investment may want to consider college towns, experts say. Although these towns are typically more expensive than nearby areas and students may not be the best tenants, there are enough positive trends to make properties there a good investment.College enrollments expected to rise by almost 1.6 million students, or 15 percent, over the next 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Education, and the number of graduate and professional students is growing even faster, at almost 25 percent. The professors who will teach the rising number of students need housing, too. And on top of everything else, retirees like the college town atmosphere.Collateral industries have sprouted in college towns with sign... 12/12/2006

Welcome to my Lubbock Real Estate Blog.  Please ask your questions or your comments. 12/09/2006