Will The Seller Take $XXXXX.00 For This House? I recently had this question posed to me about one of my listings. I get this a lot. Buyers and their agents will often verbally ask if a seller will accept a certain amount for a home that is listed. Not to be mean or discouraging, my answer is al
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01/28/2011
The one thing that comes to mind when reading Inna's post: If you are going to chase after dreams, make sure that they are your own. Everyone wants the latest and greatest everything, but who can have it all or want to attempt to have it all or try. Main point here, you will never make any m
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01/28/2011
CANCELLED: 1364 Willoughby Road, Vestavia Hillis, AL 35216,In addition to being in one of the areas top school systems, this home has it all. Hardwood flooring that has been recently refinished. Freshly painted and new counterops and backsplash in kitchen. Shower in main bathroom has been bea
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01/28/2011
I Was LOL While ROFLMAO and Going WTH, IKR? Okay so this is my day to be goofy. I few days ago, my daughter and I were having a conversation about the use of LOL. We were talking about people who use it excessively during their online conversations, emails, etc. Well I just about ROFLMAO (could
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01/26/2011
NASQT: Can I Use My Own Repair Person I was recently contacted by a prospective property management client. One of her questions was if she selected my company to manage her property, could she continue to use her own maintenance and repair person? In short, the answer is yes. As the owner, th
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01/26/2011
Now That's What I Call a Healthy Debate Let's see now. Why don't we start at the end. AR Newbie Richard Butler wrote one of the most well crafted arguments that I've seen since I have been a member of Active Rain. The response was the result a discussion that seemed to be between me and one o
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01/24/2011
Let The Buyer Find Repair Issues When They Have Their Own Home Inspection This is something that I have often heard sellers say when I recommend that they get a home inspection prior to putting their home on the market. Actually what they say is more like this: Why should I pay to have a home in
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01/24/2011
Is There Such a Thing as Overloading Our Clients With Information? I was reading Scott Hayes post today about the patience that is required in this market. I commented on his post as follows: "Scott patience is required in any market. But the current market is particularly trying. Sellers have
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01/23/2011
I Repeat: DO NOT PAY OFF All of Your Creditors I had a call today from a couple wanting to look at a rental property that I have listed. After some discussion, it turns out that the rental unit would not meet their needs, so I asked: Is there any reason why you are considering renting instead
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01/21/2011
When an agent routinely tells you that there are "multiple offers" does a little bell go off in your head warning you that this agent is not to be trusted? Read Lauren's post and you'll VERY CLEARLY see why I asked this question. JANUARY 20, 2011 HERE WE ARE... YOU HAVE A LISTING ON THE MARKE
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01/21/2011