TO ALL YOU BUYERS OUT THERE THAT DON'T USE AN AGENT, YOU ARE MISSING OUT. EVERY NOW AND THEN I GET A LEAD REGARDING A LISTING I HAVE AND IT IS A POTENTIAL BUYER WANTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY OR WOULD LIKE TO SET UP A SHOWING AND COME SEE. WHEN I ASK THE MOST…
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BUYERS, IF YOU LIKE A HOME, DON’T WAIT, IT WILL BE GONE TOMORROW
One of the most famous last words from my buyers "Let me think about it" gets them absolutely nothing in this market. The truth is, if the property JUST CAME ON THE MARKET LOOKS STUNNING WELL MAINTAINED YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION CLOSE TO EVERYTHING INCLUDING YOUR JOB IS EVERYTHING YOU DREAMED IN A HOME Then don't…
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My First Transaction – Could it have been any more complicated?
My first transaction was in 2005, of course I had no idea that it was the beginning of a downward spiral of a collapsed market but that is for another blog. I had my license for 2 weeks and then it happened. I was working at a law firm full time and just got my license…
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Reasonable Amount of Time to Present Your Offer? . . .
There seems to be a difference of opinion regarding the amount of time you have to present an offer to your seller. Here is the scenario . . . On morning of October 7, 2016 called listing agent and asked if any offers for a particular property. Seller said yes, offer deadline is Saturday October 8, 2016 @12…
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Selling your home in the Fall -Time to Keep Your Gutters Clean & Other Curb Appeal Hints
Today I showed about 12 homes. The one thing I noticed about 9 of the 12 are the gutters were already full of leaves and debris. The exterior of the home looks so much better without leaves filled, sticks hanging over, and debris over flowing the gutters. This time of year is when we have…
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MOBILE APPS I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT! Can’t Just Pick One. .
Wow, I use so many apps on my phone and Ipad, I am not sure which one I use most I use a "Reminders" Ap that sends me a copy to my email. Love this app. Use it daily. I use a "Notes" app when going through home showings with my buyer so I don't…
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FIRST REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE AS AN AGENT
My first real estate experience as an agent was very profitable but very challenging. After the excitement of passing the State exam, signing up with a Broker (wow, was that a lot of work, deciding what company to work with), getting through the paperwork of being an agent, now began the real stuff. I was…
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BUYER BEWARE – Using a Real Estate Agent = REPRESENTATION
TO ALL YOU BUYERS OUT THERE THAT DON'T USE AN AGENT, YOU ARE MISSING OUT. EVERY NOW AND THEN I GET A LEAD REGARDING A LISTING I HAVE AND IT IS A POTENTIAL BUYER WANTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY OR WOULD LIKE TO SET UP A SHOWING AND COME SEE. WHEN I ASK THE MOST…
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BUYERS, IF YOU LIKE A HOME, DON’T WAIT, IT WILL BE GONE TOMORROW
One of the most famous last words from my buyers "Let me think about it" gets them absolutely nothing in this market. The truth is, if the propertyJUST CAME ON THE MARKET LOOKS STUNNING WELL MAINTAINED YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION CLOSE TO EVERYTHING INCLUDING YOUR JOB IS EVERYTHING YOU DREAMED IN A HOME Then don't wait…
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