Archives of real estate blog entries for October 01, 2007

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By Alan Kirkpatrick, Alan in Austin
(Austin Texas Homes)
  Few gatherings are as strange in Real Estate as those made up of Commercial Real Estate professionals. As I arrived in the building everyone was lined up at the registration table. When I arrived at the front of the line a nice young lady handed me a pen and a name tag. I started to introduce myself and she interupted with: you can put any name you want on that name tag and no need to state your company. Wow! I felt like a secret agent. Since I am new to this field my number would probably be 000. Oh, well I am here and the food is great and everyone is dressed up. No one seemed to know why we were there until I ran across a guy who reluctantly told me that the VIP of this gathering had spend over a billion dollars downtown on buildings. Which buildings? I asked. "I don't know" the ma...
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By Lane Bailey, Realtor & Car Guy
(Century 21 Results Realty)
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that it will be OK.  I'm going to come out to give you a listing presentation in a little while.  I don't want you to freak out or anything, so I am letting you know what I will say before I get there.  I want you to be reassured that nothing I say will cause you pain. Let's start with the price.  I know that we are in the midst of a Buyer's Market, and I know that there has never been a house in your subdivision that sold for more that $250,000... even in the middle of a strong Buyer's Market.  Don't worry.  I know that your house is super special, and is worth at least $1,000,000.  I might try to fight you down to $900,000 because of the slowness of the market, but I won't tell you that your house is only worth $199,000 like those...
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By Midori Miller, Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
(Talk 2 Midori, LLC)
Yesterday I had a great conversation with Maggie Dokic.  We talked about how we are both in the "Mode!"  What I mean by in the Mode is the revamping and putting our systems into place and preparing for a better 2008.  Being focused and working hard to achieve our goals.  So in honor of being in the Mode, I thought I would share some real estate resource secrets!Either inexpensive or FREE!  Thanks Maggie for the inspiration!  Did you know that you can purchase domain names through Yahoo anywhere between $1.99 a year to $9.95 a year. Their rates change daily. That's right, if you catch yahoo on the right day and if you have never purchased domain names through them, you can get a domain name for as little as $1.99.The best bang for your buck on websites is point2agent.  I have had a succe...
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By Stephanie Edwards-Musa, knitwit at thred UP
(thredUP.com)
Everyone has heard that your home needs to be in "showing condition" when you put it on the market to be sold.  But what exactly is "showing condition"?  Does it just mean that you pick up the kid's toys and dirty laundry?  Not really.  Here are some tips to help get your home in "showing condition" and what makes a home SHINE.  Let's get your home SOLD!Buyers look at small details.  If you ask a buyer what they like about one home over the other, often times they can not tell you-especially if they see two homes of the same floorplan.  Here we go:Ceilings and Walls-Cobwebs-  Many people like those beautiful High Ceilings but quite honestly, they are a pain in the rear to maintain.  If you are listing your home, take a little bit of time to get the Dust and Cobwebs off of the ceilings.F...
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By Patricia Kennedy, Home in the Capital
(RLAH Real Estate)
I'm preparing my itinerary for a showing expedition to Fairfax County.   Gettin' the map, checkin' it twice and what have we here? A house with a single under-exposed photo of the outside, no virtual tour, but fabulous locaiton, price seems OK and - Oh!  No!!  What's this right under the "Do Not Contact Lister" notation on the MRIS?  It says this guy will pay a commission only to a sub-agent!  Yes, the commission to a buyer broker would be Zero!  Zip!  Nada!  So, I called the listing agent who was really nice.  I explained that there may have been a typo in the listing information and I just wanted to clarify things.  No typo.  It was a limited service listing, and this is exactly how the seller wanted the information entered. Well, gee.  This house doesn't look bad.  The price looks fi...
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By Jeff Belonger, The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans
( Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)
 Down Payment Assistance programs have been halted, but not dead as of yet. These programs have been known as DPA programs and are most used in conjunction with Nehemiah and AmeriDream®, Inc. There are other non-profit companies that have handled the DPA program, but these two are the largest. Personally I have always used Nehemiah and have found them very useful. The word out on the street is that as of today, October 1st, 2007, these down payment assistance programs, DPA's, have been stopped.  This would have severe implications on many FHA home buyers and even some conventional mortgages. Most of these buyers are first time homebuyers. There are over 1,000's of home buyers a year that have utilized this program. You wonder why anyone would even want to put a stop to this type of prog...
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By Gena Riede, Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
(Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792)
Is your home for sale? Having trouble selling?  You might want to think about doing a few things to update your house. Even little things can make a difference, especially to a Home Buyer who is out looking at all the homes on the market today. There are plenty for them to chose from...so yours need to stand out above the rest! Fresh flowers are always a welcome edition...The Home Buyer is looking for something that stands out from the rest of the houses for sale. PRICE is key...make sure that your house is priced correctly.Mark Nash, a Chicago area Realtor and author of "Real Estate A-Z for Buying and Selling a Home", surveyed 900 real estate agents and Brokers to find out the latest trends of the Home Buyer....Here are the 6 Hot Home Design Trends for 2007Bright colors, glossier finis...
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By Roberta Murphy, Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
(San Diego Previews Real Estate)
A client we’ll call Josef decided to retire to Encinitas a couple of years ago. He was ultra-specific as to what he wanted in his North San Diego County luxury home. He demanded  a home with a pool, spacious outdoor entertaining areas, enough bedrooms to accommodate a couple of guests, a large office and a serious kitchen for cooking. He also wanted no houses looking into his windows or back yard. And why did Josef want Encinitas? He wanted to be close to San Diego beaches, close to La Costa Resort and wanted perfect weather that was second to none. Josef wanted nothing more than to escape the gloomy skies of Northern Europe and spend the rest of his days basking and tanning in San Diego sunshine. But Josef was also a very astute businessman: He knew he would be collecting his retiremen...
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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By Anthony Piotrowski
(White Sands Realty & Assoc. of NWF)
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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By Travis Walters
(Self Employed)
I am sure a lot of designers have stories on how they created the ideal real estate websites. Well, I am going to share my story on how my client's website became successful.Every realtor wants to be at the top of the search results for their particular key phrases. Unfortunately, only one in a few thousand get there. If you think that a SEO consultant can get you there in a few weeks, you better think again. It is a long struggle to reach the top of the SERPs that will take many months to a year.I started my struggle by creating a database. For my client's website, I selected a MS SQL Server 2005 database. I created a relational schema that organized the database and shows relationships between tables. I talked with my client about possible features he would like. This process took sev...
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By Harvey Rosenberg
(Realty Professionals of Florida, LLC)
I have been using the range price format for many of my listings, with some it works great and with others it flops.  I am curious to hear from other realtors and clients, what they think of using a range price to help attract buyers to a sales listing?  I think the low end price is a good idea as it shows that the seller is willing to negotiate, however the high end price also states, they are not willing to give it away.
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By Dick & Sandy Beals
(Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC)
New Dog BreedsCollie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport Spitz + Chow = Chow Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer = Spaniel Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantl...
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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By Anita Lewicki, e-PRO
(Prudential First Properties)
It is really hard to believe that Summer is going..  and Fall is making it's way in..  but that dose not mean that the buying or selling should slow down.  October is really a good month to buy a home, first of all homes always seem more cozy and warm, because most homeowners are dressing the home up for fall, and making it warm and inviting. the smells of fall send the message that the house is a home  Also around the Holidays people who are looking at homes are serious buyers and need to buy, buying a home in October will guarantee that you will celebrating the holidays in your new home, So.. just because the temps are cooling off there is no reason why home buyers are.. this is the best time.. to buy or sell a home. Happy home selling
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By Dick & Sandy Beals
(Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC)
New Dog BreedsCollie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport Spitz + Chow = Chow Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer = Spaniel Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantl...
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By Sally Hardman
(Beachcomber Properties powered by eXp Realty)
In this day of discount brokerage, is there anyone else out there who thinks they are worth the commission charged doing their job?  In our area, cutting commission seems to have become extremely commonplace, and that practice makes it more difficult for others to hold firm to their charge for services rendered.  I realize that commissions are negotiable and that there are exceptions that may warrant a lesser commission, however, they should be just that---exceptions---not the rule of thumb.   Years ago I worked with an individual that had the reputation for "giving away the store."  Every transaction seemed to have some little quirk that necessitated either that agent as an individual or the company to give up money to get the deal closed.I wonder how many agents explain how commission...
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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If Pre-Auction or Bank ForeclosureIf u want to sell your home fast amazing new site for  homes listing offer 6 months free membership for AGENTS but u must have 10 listing at leastu can list any amount of houses during these 6 months and let ur time worth alotI think it's pretty deal for any real estate agent Don't hesitate to list your home now and sieze the opportunity of the free membership offer.http://mustselllisting.com/list_your_home.php 
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By Jim McLane
(Jackson Real Estate)
I had a buyer, who was in the middle of getting ready to sign a contract, see Jim Cramer's show and panic. Here is how I responded to her. I think it is important for all Realtors to take back and own the market data on their individual markets. Jim Cramer does not know my market, and he doesn't know yours, either.  Here is my response to my client. "He (Cramer) said, basically, "The Sky is Falling!", to which I reply "Nonsense."  First, and most importantly, what is happening in Central PA, where you are considering purchasing is not what is happening elsewhere in the country.  What we have locally is far different than national trends.  Then again, we never had the 20%-30%-40% annual appreciation that other parts of the country had for the past few years.     While segments like San F...
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