We can talk all we want about location, price and condition but if the home is ugly inside it is still going to be ugly when you close the door. I just listed a home with a purple bedroom. Now I have to say it was a nice purple...it complimented the bright pink bedroom across the hall with the n
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05/31/2008
I have a positive and good news post to share...One of my clients from years past called me this past week to shout the good news that they can now purchase investment property. This couple sure has had their fair share of trials and tribulations in their life...from marital problems, lost 2 hom
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05/31/2008
They finally listened to me and I got them offers.....I have been talking to my client the past few months and trying to convince him that his selling price is too high. Yes, I know the property is his mother's (she passed away last year) and yes, I know she made many improvements to the propert
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05/31/2008
I wrote a post of a call that came into my office a couple weeks ago. If you missed it I have posted a link to it so you can get up to speed. http://activerain.com/blogsview/526478/Sometimes-it-is-a The call came in to my office by mistake. It could have gone to any real estate office with a si
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05/31/2008
It is difficult to remember selling is a very emotional issue. We had a woman call in tears. I heard my receptionist trying to calm the woman down. Her listing wasn't generating any showings...her bank and lawyers were questioning if she could or would sell. This market has shown over and over
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05/27/2008
A friend of my wife's called with some big news...they are moving. The live hundreds of miles away and will continue to live hundreds of miles away in the other direction after they move. The friend was all excited about the impending move. Probably no different than any of us when we have purc
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05/24/2008
This is one of those great office stories....that could only happen to someone concentrating on expanding their business. I have a young agent that is wise beyond his years. I will not mention the name to protect the guilty! He was out canvasing a neighborhood dropping off flyers...going door t
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05/24/2008
As Realtor's we always recommend clients do inspections on any home before they finalize the transaction. I have an agent that is representing a young couple purchasing their first home. They are looking at taking advantage of the foreclosure market. They are looking at using the FHA program to
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05/24/2008
Is this Memorial Day weekend going to be the same for you as last year? Or are the higher gas prices keeping you closer to home? Our gas prices on Friday afternoon rose from $3.99 to $4.19 for unleaded. I was thankful I was able to fill up before the prices increased. I was a bit concerned whe
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05/24/2008
I was discussing the marketing of real estate with a client that feels he is on top of his game when it comes to real estate. He is purchasing a home from one of my agents. I filled in for the agent while he was on vacation out of state. This buyer had limited knowledge of customary issues and
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05/21/2008
