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2010
Attn: Distressed Homeowners & Listing Agents: BEWARE OF THE NEGOTIATOR/INVESTOR! If you are a Real Estate Agent who specializes in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure through short-selling their home, you've undoubtedly received phone calls from investors. Usually, the conversation starts off...
07/31/2010
Great starter condo at 21 Edinboro Road in Quincy MA 02169. If you're a first time home buyer, you need to call Susan Morrison at 617-686-8178 to see this adorable two bedroom totally renovated condo in Quincy. The kitchen is totally renovated and boasts granite counters, tile backsplash, breakf...
07/31/2010
Luxury home at 15 Hollowdale Farm in Walpole MA 02081. This stunning brick front home on a cu de sac in Hollowdale Farm boasts ten spacious rooms with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, hardwood, tile, custom dream kitchen with top of the line appliances such as Viking stove top and Sub Zero refriger...
07/31/2010
This makes sense and is worthy of a reblog.We need to create some legislation that allows a buyer's agent to acquire a retainer, much like attorneys.....seriously! Many years ago (so I've been told), buyer clients use to work with a realtor because we were pretty much tied in exclusively to MLS l...
07/31/2010
This is a great blog for all potential real estate agents to read.I have a friend at my brokerage who will not learn new agents' names until they have been with the company for at least a year. I thought this was a bit cold and asked him why and he told me that since 90% of them won't last, it w...
07/31/2010
Until people go back to work, the real estate market will not improve. This is worthy of a reblog.With markets settling down to a slower pace after the mad rush to get into contract by April 30th, many realtors and economists are questioning whether we need another helping hand from the governme...
07/30/2010
This is just another one of the wonderful opportunities that are available to Franklin residents.Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA offers an expanded selection of museum passes to residents with a valid library card. The library allows passes to be reserved up to a month in advance online ...
07/29/2010
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People frequently comment that they read my blog to learn what's happening in my market area. Agents often ask why I blog. Simple. Buyers and sellers normally begin their agent or property search on the Internet. Many buyers and sellers have grown up with computers or have become computer lite...
07/29/2010
I read a post this morning by Richard Weisser titled "How Closely Do You Watch Your Competition?" and it made me realize that I don't pay too much attention to what other real estate agents are doing. My focus is on my business plan and tasks to which I've committed in order to successfully comp...
07/29/2010
Margo presents some very interesting and helpful information.I sold a home recently that had a finished basement floor covered in linoleum squares. The home inspector informed the buyer that the tiles might have asbestos. It became an issue in the sale, but was resolved with the help of a profe...
07/29/2010