Kevin Green Active Rain Blog

A successful Realtor is always looking for ways of marketing themselves, and make them stand out beyond their competition. I have to admit, with fast approaching the beginning of my 14th yr in the business, that my name badge carries its weight in gold! It amazes me that people will strain their ...

Ah Yes, I met a new Buyer recently that once again uttered that famous line- “I’m not in a hurry.” It used to be I would take that literally and expect the timing to locate something to be elongated.Experience has taught me though, most times, the “not in a hurry line” means absolutely nothing. I...

2013 is certainly off to a great start and looks like it may continue based on sales,activity and inquiries as we fast approach the first third of the yr ending. I have to be honest though that I don't think I will ever get used to the roller coaster ride of a Realtor!  Going "gang busters" for w...

Home sellers do everything they can to make their house look as beautiful as possible, yet appealing to home buyers’ other senses can be just as important — especially when it comes to the sense of smell. While you may not think your home has a smell to it, freshening the air and filling the home...

Within the world of negotiations of real estate, there comes a familiar phrase sold as is. This may appear in the initial Listing when it hits the mkt or may be used in negotiations when an offer is presented to allow both sides to be aware that upon inspections, the seller will not credit or fix...

With the market conditions of short sales & foreclosures in great supply, rehab loans are a terrific way of capitalizing on a possible good investment. They are not an easy venture in my experience, but still are the way to go with specific regards to foreclosures. To be homeowners find it a usef...

Just closed on a home for a Customer who became a Client last week that has kind of unusual “meet up” to it, so thought I’d share. I met this individual thru showing a home to a Client that I was actually working with. I was out in the front yard conversing with my Client about the home I had fin...

Just back from a fresh vacation, I can really feel the difference in my motivation, outlook and overall vision into the future of my real estate biz. I will be the first to say and I’m sure other fellow Realtors will agree, that it is a profession that is very different from all others, in that y...

Being a self-employed person in the profession of Real Estate, means everyday I need to say what am I going to do today to get me closer to that goal? I have to admit that I am trying a different philosophy this yr and REALLY watching my days, deals and timing. After turning the 13th yr in Sept m...

Many of us have seen the positive impact of owning a home with adults, but have you ever thought of the effect on children? Does homeownership create stability and a sense of community? Can it impact how well children do in school? A study by the National Association of Realtors cites the followi...