Linda Whiting's (homebiz) Blog

For the life of me, I can't understand why Realtors feel it is so hard to meet an appraiser when he/she appraises the home. Be kind to the appraiser and supply him/her with the comps used to determine value.  A few kind words and actions might go a long way to supporting the price the home sold f...

Accroding to Susan McKnight, our Real Living Mortgage, in a joint venture with Wells Fargo,  Consultant in our office, Big news!!! Franklin and surrounding counties in Ohio are no longer designated a level three distressed market.  Starting August 17th buyers now only will need 5% down on a conv...

Realliving HER market share in May was 17.2%.  July, RL HER market share was 21.8%.  The Peace of Mind Program helps insure a mortgage payment should an unplanned job loss occur.  Refis can be included, too.  The program has created positive excitement in the market and is helping our associates ...

The dog days of summer seem to be beginning and this is a great time for us Realtors to remember to keep working. At the end of the year, the $8,000 first-time buyer credit is supposed to go away.  Knowing that all the new rules with the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act are about to be impleme...

Technology is wonderful, time-saving and I love it.  One thing, however, is missing, and that is seeing the people.  Harley Rouda, Sr., always had a framed note on his desk--Success was seeing the people.  So, when you think you have done everything to rustle up some business--don't forget to See...