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Rogers, AR Real Estate News

By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
Well here I am again learning from Webster’s© and new words are going to be coming in 2011.  May your dealings with your clients in 2011 be good and may you not experience this problem.  The meaning of (kik’) a vulgar term of hostility and contempt.  Keep the kike away and enjoy the New Year
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
  Well now do I have your attention? How many of you are scratching your heads or headed to the dictionary?  We all are trying to do this every day.  Most of the time it happens without a hitch but sometimes you wish it would just get over with so you can move on.  The meaning of (juks’ te poz)to put side by side or close together.  But isn’t that our job?  Some think so others are skeptical. 
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Well Pilgrim I can tell you without hesitation been there done that. Not so much with my clients but with family members. In my former profession this happened quite often. If this happens with your spouse it can cause problems you’re not ready to handle. Now I wonder how many times you have had this problem and did it turn out OK after the mayhem? The meaning of (in’kan groo I te)a lack of harmony or agreement.
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
  I bet your wondering where is he going with this one.  Well as I plug along I myself also wonder.  Think about the heading and follow me while I try and get this one out.  When we start posts we have a thought in mind as to what we want to say and when we finish we review and reflect on what we have written.  Where a lot of people mess up is trying to rewrite the post and add some words they would normally not use.  To simplify things write the posts and other than misspelled words leave it alone.  Remember the first thoughts are usually your best. 
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
  Has anyone ever did you wrong?  I know that’s a silly question if you’re alive you have been wronged.  When you were wronged did you ask for and get swift and strict justice or did you ask for mercy?  Turn it around and imagine it was you would you ask for strict and swift justice or mercy?  There are things that someone does to you which requires no explanation but for others think about it before you demand justice.  You a big person the decision is yours.  
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  I’m writing this a little early but it is what it is.  The New Year is approaching and I want to get this out before it gets here.  I have had the best year to date 2010 but it’s not going to be nothing compared to 2011.  OH! by the way the meaning of (se loo’ bre es) promoting health or welfare.  May 2011 be the best yet. 
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  OK all you doubtful Thomas’s and I know you’re out there.  No disrespect to the name Thomas just a figure of speech.   Now back to the subject matter.  I have experienced this more than once and sometimes it brings chills up the old back (another figure of speech).  Anyway I would like to hear from those of you who have or have not had this experience.  The meaning of (presh’ ens)to know beforehand; an apparent knowledge of things before they happen. 
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Ok you military guys and gals reread the heading and read each and every word.  Are you sure you read what you thought you read?  We as agents do not need to do this as it may and should cost us our license.  This is one thing you were taught in class and I know you hear it almost every week.  Some bonehead (agent) will do this and in so doing leaves a bad taste in the mouth and senses of the clients we serve.  The meaning of (priv' i te) a private or secret knowledge.  No secrets between agent and client none, nada understand?  Disclosure is the key word.
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I do this without thinking and I bet you do to.  This is a form of finalization of getting a listing or contract.  It's often done by the female sitting, the male standing and you can use either the right or left hand but the right hand is usually used.  Now for the meaning of (the' nar) the palm of the hand.  I relate this to a handshake.  It's a lost art, what a shame.
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
If you're reading this post you are in this class of people.  I will do this until the man above calls me to come home.   To be not in this class to me is not an option.  All people fall into this category no matter who you are.  The meaning of (pro'le ter'e et)the working class; industrial working class.  No one knows how much work goes into this business unless they are in it.  It's a shame other people can't see all the hard work that goes into this profession.  Join wordsmith on Activerain.  Enjoy the day it may be your last.  
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
It's a beautiful day wherever you are if you're above ground Jessie and I bring you the most Merry Christmas and wishing you enjoy the day. She was asked to be one of Santa's reindeer because one of them turned up sick.  She's had a trying night so it's off to bed time for her. 
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut.  After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barberreplied, ' I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop.        When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a ' Thank you ' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.        Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill,  the barber again replied, ' I cannot accept money from you , I'm doing a community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop.      The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a ' Thank you ' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.          Then a Politician came in for a haircut, and when he went to p...
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
For those of you who have children (teenagers) or older you just got to see this and forward it to all the people you know who have children.  This is very graphic and that's what they need to see.  May you have a Merry Christmas.  It was filmed in Australia but believe me it happens in the US once is to often.   http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8
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Ok I've been accused of this and sometimes it's true.  I know each and every one of you have done this before.  The question is how often does this happen.  For me it's about 1 time a month but I have been known to do this more often.  The meaning of (shlump) one who is sloppily or poorly dressed.  I have not been schlump at a listing have you?  Join wordsmith on Activerain.  Enjoy your day it may be your last.
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
I do believe I have you pegged on this one.  This is something you can't deny because sunshine when you discover the meaning of these two words you'll understand.  Now tell me before I give you the meaning of raison d'etre why are you here?  What do you hope to accomplish in your lifetime?  The meaning of (ra' son det') reason for being; justification for existence.  So now tell me your justification for existence.  Join wordsmith on Activerain.  Enjoy the day it may be your last.
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
You know I am amazed each time I open my Webster's© and start reading.  The book never ceases to amaze and educate me.  As a result I try and educate other agents and the public as I post a new word.  So at the end of a closing "pavane" but not in front of your clients or other agents cause sunshine they will think you're crazy.  Sorry almost forgot the meaning of (pe van') to strut, walk like a peacock.  So strut your stuff and have a good time.  Join wordsmith on Activerain.  Enjoy the day it may be your last.
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
The other day my partner and I submitted a bid on some property.  We received a counter offer with a note attached by the other agent.  To make a long story short the other agent told us how the sellers were upside down and how much money they were brining to the table.  Not to be rude but that is not my problem.  I relayed the pertinent data to my buyer and we let the counter expire.  I understand the seller's problem and again I'm not trying not to be caring but business is business.  On the good side my buyers are looking at property again and my partner and I will get another sell this week.  Isn't real estate great?  The rest of the story is the other agent called and stated if we would resubmit the bid the sellers would take it (I did deliver that part), but my buyers had already ...
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Again this is one of those things I hope you never encounter.  While reading over my Webster's © I noticed this and thought most people if you read over it quick would associate with an animal.  Of course for those of you who read my posts know this would be too simple so now the meaning of (lem' yoo rez') evil, night walking spirits of the dead.  Enjoy your day it may be your last.  Join wordsmith on Activerain.
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Well I hate to admit it but yes I have known and still know these people.  Personally I think it's a blow to the American way of life.  But on the other hand if we did not have these types of people we would still be stuck in the 1600's and I for one would like to go back and see it but I would not want to live in that time.  Medical reasons you know at my age it would not be good.  Anyway the meaning of (I kan' e klast') one who attacks and seeks to destroy widely accepted ideas, beliefs.  Join wordsmith on Activerain.  Enjoy your day it may be your last. 
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By James Dray
(Fathom Realty)
Are you going to do this?  Well I need an answer.  Accordingly I do this all the time.  Sometimes you do this with cooperation from another agent; other times you can do this on your own.  Do I have your attention?  Ok now for the meaning of (ek' yoo me nizem) the principles or practice of promoting cooperation among different religious faiths.  If someone can do this and goodness knows we need it then your job is to get the two parties to agree on the contracts.  Simple words but sometimes difficult to accomplish.  So now tell me are you a good negotiator or the best in your area?  Join wordsmith on Activerain.  Enjoy the day it may be your last.
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