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I only have one meeting today. Good. I just left a meeting as part of a sub committee of the AEDA board of directors concerning PR. It's not that I don't like meetings, it's just that my mind gets a few pieces of fodder to chew on, and then automatic brainstorming overdrive takes hold. It hurts ...
09/08/2008
Earlier this month I wrote an article entitled "Inspection, Objection, Rejection... Oh My!" in which I outlined the reality that emotions play in the inspection negotiation process between both buyers and sellers of residential real estate. In this piece, I layed out a few practical things to ke...
02/21/2008
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Often times the most difficult and emotional portion of the home selling process revolves around the time allotted for the home inspection. There is something about our human nature that cares nothing for our home being picked apart by a guy with a flashlight and a tool-bag, only to have a list o...
02/06/2008
As a REALTOR® operating in Pagosa Springs, my business is tied very closely to the mortgage industry. The shifting tides of rates and corrections have left me dependent on my "daily fix" via the Internet to try and maintain some understanding of current mortgage conditions. Thankfully, I don't h...
01/24/2008
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01/14/2008
I find myself all to often brainstorming with clients about how we can effectively sell their property in a sluggish market. The normal outcome of these sessions usually has an aroma of marketing, networking, pricing, repairs, clean-up, landscaping, home staging or buyer incentives...until n...
01/14/2008
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I am not sure that the general public understands the way in by which REALTORS® get their business and are paid. I don't mean that as an insult to anyone. Before I bought my first house or obtained my real estate license I was definitely in that category. I often get sideways looks when during co...
01/07/2008
The much anticipated Pagosa Mountain Hospital Critical Access facility is having it's Grand Opening on Saturday, January 5th 2008. The ribbon cutting at 2:00 PM will kick start the opening of the new facility to Pagosa area residents.The hospital has been completed earlier than scheduled, on budg...
01/04/2008
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The "Real Estate Zebra" Daniel Rothamel provides his new series titled "Real Estate in Black and White". I thought it very interesting , especially on the branding level. The question I am posing to myself is- Does it still come off as professional? Does it appeal to the masses or just a niche ne...
12/20/2007
Pagosa Spring's Colorado Timber Ridge Ranch is arguably one of the finest communities found in Southwestern Colorado. A subdivision of 203 residential lots located very close to the core area of Pagosa Springs.With expansive views of the northern and eastern San Juan Mountains, Timber Ridge Ranch...
12/19/2007