Cory Barbee

Here is a great tip on how to improve your profile on Active Rain. Active Rain is not just about the point system. This blogging platform is very powerful and when used correctly, it becomes a powerful tool to not only market yourself, it can be very useful in marketing your listing inventory thu...

Here is a great post by an agent who was able to overcome a challenge that many agents run into from time to time. Paint can be a deal killer but with the right communication and a little strategy, a small challenge can remain just that... Sometimes you cannot eradicate Barbie pink and Barney pur...

Here is a nice post about the advantages of owning a home. Buying your first home is very exciting and emotions can run high. I feel it's also important to work with the right people when doing your analysis of purchasing a home as it is an investment.All I keep reading is the sky is falling.  Sa...

Here is a great post and an awesome reminder to those who are in the middle or considering a remodel. With FHA 203K loans, we are seeing an increase of remodels. Make sure to take a step back an invest wisely with your money. As stated below, your not going to get dollar for dollar especially in ...

Here is a great post for all of the sellers out there considering saving big money by using an agent who charges a small fee to input the listing on the mls and seller typically handles the negotiation and disclosures. The post below is a perfect example of a homeowner actually costing themselves...

Here is a very helpful tip when looking for a property with a particular layout of bedrooms. Some agents have access to a MLS that includes screening tools that allow the agent to get very specific with their searches. It is important that the communication between agent and buyer be very specifi...

Here is a great post about the relationship between divorce and real estate. It makes you wonder what really binds today's relationships...one could argue that money is the driving force...The future is not looking much brighter in this areaIt's a subject we don't like to address often, but divor...

Here is a couple of helpful links to get you started with your AR blog. This is an example of one of the cool parts of AR. There are members that look out for each other and want to see each other succeed.This one is for the newbies out there! Two things you wanted to know about ActiveRain but we...

Here is a great post about the value taken from an Active Rain Camp. I am excited to go to the upcoming event in LA this summer. Walking away after the 5th Rain Camp, with valuable information that will be used in her business tells a lot about our current industry. With the advances of technolog...

Here is a great post by an agent who is offering some helpful tips to current and/or potential buyers. This post is not meant to poke fun but set the standard that agents really want to create the best transaction possible. There has to be an open line of communication and there needs to be an un...