Fort McMurrays Real Estate Blog

  1.       Order your food and ask for the check at the same time.  2.       Use odd times to set appointments. You'Il increase the promptness of others.  3.       Schedule your time off.  4.       Call your sellers on a set day of the week/month.  5.       Stand up when finished with business.  ...

1. Create a HOME MARKETING BOOK, even if you do not currently have a listing. Use an expired listing, another agent's listing or your own home. You must have a sample to show prospective sellers during the presentation. 2.  Every listing you take, with few exceptions, should have a HOME MARKETING...

 1. Create a HOME MARKETING BOOK, even if you do not currently have a listing. Use an expired listing, another agent's listing or your own home. You must have a sample to show prospective sellers during the presentation. 2.  Every listing you take, with few exceptions, should have a HOME MARKETIN...

An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing these guidelines.   Call the local police department and ask them to have a squad care drive by during your open-house hours. Check your cell phone's strength...

To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property. A...

There is a tale about these two shoe salesmen who travel to a third world country in search of new business opportunities. One man calls his wife the moment he lands, telling her, "Honey, I'm coming back home. There's no hope here. Nobody here is wearing shoes, so there's no one to sell to." He b...

  Condominiums are a great alternative to home ownership. If you're looking to buy your first home, or want to downsize, chances you are considering buying a condominium. There are a few things that you should know first before signing on the dotted line. It's often said that buying a condominiu...

New Law Requires Real Estate Agents to Collect and Verify ID of Buyers and Sellers New federal laws and regulations designed to prevent money laundering and anti-terrorist financing went into effect June 23, 2008. Realtors must obtain proof of identity from all parties in any real estate transac...

  A compost bin can be a perfect addition to your organic garden and making a bin doesn't have to be expensive. There are many excellent reasons to use a compost bin. Composting is a great way to give back to the environment. Compost is a wonderful addition to the soil of your existing garden an...

Our limiting thoughts keep us where we are, keep us sabotaging ourselves - keep us from achieving our goals.  Let me give you an example: What was going on in the world in 1491?  We all know what happened in 1492 - but more importantly, what was going on in 1491?  Columbus was preparing to sail a...