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2020
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It is a good idea when a phone call ends that you be the last to hang up. Amazing what you can learn when the other person "thinks" they ended the call! We all have some of those stories. There have been conversations that were quite beneficial when in the middle of negotiating. There have bee...
05/13/2020
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Yesterday was the final settlement, and Debbie has the keys to her new home. Thanks to the help of a lot of folks, we went to closing even during these challenging times. Having buyers and sellers who are kind and considerate certainly helped. This condo is a beauty, perfect for Debbie with ha...
05/12/2020
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The word zoom means fast. But tomorrow, May 12th, is the 2nd AR Zoom for May's contest. And here I am just writing about last Tuesday’s meeting. Nothing speedy about waiting a week On May 5th, we had a group of members meet on ZOOM. Take a look at some of the members. Hard to get everyone...
05/11/2020
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s You don't have to see every property! At least not in person.When working with a buyer, your real estate agent can find out a lot of information before you get into your car. An educated buyer is the best kind of buyer. Here is an example of the information easily obtained by your agent befor...
05/09/2020
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It’s my job to let you know I’m in real estate. It’s not your job to remember. Marketing with consistency has always been essential...now even more. Over the years I have heard “no one’ reads print anymore. Pleased to say it fell on my deaf ears. When selling your home, whether under a hun...
05/08/2020
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There is so much to get done when moving. Here's a partial list of things to know or do to occupy that new home. Get to know your lender really well and stay in touch until you get a "clear to close."Lock in your rate.Obtain home insurance.Choose a title company and get wiring instructions.T...
05/07/2020
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mall First-time buyers are looking for a home in northwest Baltimore up to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Here is a list of what their ideal home may look like.Single-family or townhome with three bedrooms and as many baths is what we are after.A lovely size master bedroom with bath is ...
05/06/2020
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Check May's challenge and join everyone. Tuesday, May 5th 2 PMEast Coast Time Here's the schedule so mark your calendar 1-May 5, Tuesday @2pm 2-May 12, Tuesday @2pm 3-May 19, Tuesday @2pm 4 May 26, Tuesday @2pm The Zoom link is HERE. Wonder how many will be joining this ZOOM MeetUpHope to s...
05/04/2020
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A long time ago, when I met an appraiser at a property scheduled for immediate closing. It was late in the afternoon, cold, raining, and dark. There was a problem, he said there was a faulty AC unit. No, sir, this house does not have air conditioning. He pointed to an old rusty abandoned unit...
05/03/2020
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Let's talk about an appraisal and when is one needed. As a real estate broker, this question comes up frequently.The lender orders an appraisal to make sure the value of the property is sufficient to cover the amount of the buyer's loan. When listing a property, it is crucial to show how you d...
05/02/2020
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