Melissa Santos's (melissasantos) Blog

I have been wondering myself more and more lately how effective it is to print listings and advertise in the weekly real estate guide that is distributed each Saturday in Prince George. Most of us who are subscribers to active rain, obviously feel that a large internet presence is far more effect...

7 Things To Look for When Choosing Your Realtor (Whether you are buying or selling a property) 1. Dont always choose the Realtor with the flashiest advertising or the most radio ads.  Money can by     publicity, but doesnt always guarantee the best service. 2. Ask your family and friends who they...

Purchasing a foreclosure can offer excellent and unique opportunity to earn money in a long or short term investment.  Currently in Prince George, there are 33 foreclosure listings. If you would like a copy of the current list, please contact me at melissasantos@remax.net or by phone at (250) 649...

Purchasing a foreclosure can offer excellent and unique opportunity to earn money in a long or short term investment.  Currently in Prince George, there are 33 foreclosure listings. If you would like a copy of the current list, please contact me at melissasantos@remax.net or by phone at (250) 649...

When I first became a Realtor, less than a year ago I often thought........No fair! I have to spend my Sunday afternoon hosting open houses. The reality?.....Its very seldom an open house will sell the house you are presenting. In fact, half the people who walk through them are either nosey neigh...

2010 Market Report for Prince George, British Columbia 935 Single family dwellings sold in all of 2010 Average List Price: $254,321 Average Sale Price: $245,908 List to sell ratio: 96.69 Average days on market: 52 Compared to 2009-------- 1031 Single family dwellings sold Average List Price: $257...

WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW, PUT IT ASIDE AND READ THIS BOOK!!!! "GO FOR NO"..... I READ IT IN ONE SITTING IN UNDER ONE HOUR! AS A PROFESSIONAL WE SET GOALS EACH DAY AND EACH WEEK. GENERALLY THESE GOALS ARE SET OUT TO GENERATE SUCCESS AND PREVENT FAILURE. THIS BOOK WILL SHOW YOU A DIFFERENT ...

As most of you probably came across this morning in the globe and mail or some other new source, there will be a few changes to Canadian mortgage rules.  I find people generally tend to react negatively to change in these types of systems, however I personally feel this could be a positive change...