By now nearly everyone involved in real estate is well aware of the coming expiration of the buyer tax credits. Did you know that some of us are using it to LOSE clients? Some buyers care more about the numbers than the house, but not most. First and foremost a majority of buyers want to enjoy
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03/24/2010
Social media has had a dramatic effect on the ways that many of us in real estate related work connect with our clients and prospects. Although some of us are way behind the curve or even in denial, most of us are at least dabbling or thinking of dabbling in social media, while some are living i
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03/20/2010
In January, 2009 when real estate activity was depressed and many real estate agents were letting the market dictate their work habits, I routinely spent time in the office, sometimes keeping the office open late just so passers by could see that somebody in real estate was working, after hours n
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03/19/2010
When was the last time a salesperson pointed out some defects and risks with something you were considering buying? It doesn't happen that often. But a good agent, in real estate or any other field, isn't first and foremost a salesperson. An agent is a representative of the client's interests,
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03/18/2010
Some brokerages are no longer willing to participate in short sale transactions, and who can blame them? Most of us have either had bad experiences or heard horror stories from others about short sales turning into nightmares for all involved, especially for buyers and sellers. It's definitely a
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03/05/2010