Quote Of The Day: Risk To Be Free
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"To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams before the crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk despair. To try is to risk failure. But risks need to be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering... continue reading >>
Pssst, Here is some of My Knowledge About Being A Realtor...Pass It On!
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I would like for each of you to take one rookie aside and share with them at least one of your personal philosophies on how to be a great realtor.
And now for over 2 years of experience summed up into some bullet points:
Set daily goals for yourself, and hold yourself accountable to complete them. List each activity you plan to do and the time it will take to complete it. This will allow you to optimally manage your time and help make you more efficient and professional.Make direct dollar-producing activities, such as listing,... continue reading >>
First Time Buyer??? These May Be The Most Important Tips You Can Read...
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Congratulations! You have decided to buy your first home. This is a big step that might end up feeling like one big leap.
remember when I bought my first house. The process moved so fast I felt like I was surfing a wave barely staying ahead of the break. There was so much I could (should) have done to prepare myself for this full contact exercise. I really needed more than just my boyfriend's hand to hold during this chaotic purchase. I needed a coach.
Now that I am an experienced real estate investor I think I can offer a... continue reading >>The Art of a Public Open House
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Weekend open houses have become a real estate must. If you prepare for yours correctly, it can be an excellent selling tool. You can either have your own open house or you can have one hosted by your real estate agent. If you are working with a licensed agent first you should meet with he or she and discuss all the details of what's involved with an open house. At this time you should discuss with your agent all potential advertising venues, and share any special groups you belong to that might be interested in your open house. A day... continue reading >>The Cynics Guide to Choosing a Real Estate Agent
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Finding the “right” real estate agent can be a daunting task. There are many realtors out there happy to take your business. It is important to find one that works for you and not for him / herself. While it is common to find a realtor with fantastic references I am shocked to hear so many stories of people who felt that they were “burned” by their realtor or that they didn’t receive the assistance that the amount of money they paid warranted. A real estate agent is just another word for salesperson. I know this sounds skeptical and a... continue reading >>Surviving Your Subprime Loan
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At first subprime loans seemed like a fantastic concept. These loans allowed people who would not have been able to purchase a house become home owners. This was a dream for those who just obtained their real estate license. Brokers and real estate salesperson were making great money. The problem though is that financially, many of these Americans could not and cannot afford the costs associated with home ownership and are now finding themselves in a major mortgage crisis. As today's economy is showing, rates are increasing, property values are decreasing, margins are shrinking, and regulatory pressures are... continue reading >>Professional Agents
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When A Hot Market Cools Down
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The last few years have been very good for the real estate industry but lately there have been signs of a slowdown. If this is true, what does it mean for your clients, the buyers and sellers? Do they need to change their strategy? Since you are the one with the real estate license you will have to help them decide.
Is the housing market cooling down? Currently there are more houses that are expiring or being taken off the market without selling at the asking price. On top of that we are beginning to see some modest price reductions.... continue reading >>