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It's amazing and AWESOME!I started shooting real estate videos for my clients' homes - my listings, other Realtors, and own promos. It's AMAZING to see that I'm no longer having to upload my realty videos on many places as possible. Still have to be done, but not as much a mega work load.I just saw where AOL and other national websites are starting to pull my realty videos onto their websites. Henceforth, my videos are getting viewed and ranked elevating ultimately that my clients' HOMES are getting viewed MORE! The more that the homes get viewed, the better chance of selling!Yahoo!Cheers, KIM.Contact Mr. C. KIM McGuire @ 361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Padre Island - Corpus Christi - Kings Crossing Realtor, for Home Buying, Selling, or Rent needs.www.BuyMy-HOMES.com  www.Corpus-WOW.com  www.Fli...
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Perseverance, Perseverance, Perseverance and NOT giving up to help First Time Home Buyers!I've had this starter home ($72,000 list price) on the market for about 8 months. The home is owned by an investor - landlord. I sold the adjacent house owned by the same seller. Now this home. For about 5 months, I've been working with the tenants in the house trying to help them get qualified to buy the home at a discount. The sellers were going to help with some closing costs, etc. I got them setup with a lender and tried all different ways to get them qualified. Between the particular lender who I was trying to help with a referral and the tenant-buyers, they both failed to work hard and smart enough to make it work. After about 5 months with them, I let it go. I moved onto the next buyer who w...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
I'm guessing that most people, including Realtors, who have never worked for a large corporation have never received an ergonomcis training. Perhaps ergonomics is a foreign word to many people.No, the word has nothing to do with Ego or "Let go my Eggo!" (Geee, how Branding works well; i.e., Kellogg's branding for the phrase - "Let Go My Eggo!" Great branding lasts for ever!Here's a simple video for computer setup ergonomics. Since most AR'ers and Home Buyers and Sellers are on the computer quite a bit, it's important that we receive this training on an annual basis. It's one of several that I found for YOU, because I Care!  :)   Happy Bloggin' Mates!Cheers, KIM.Contact C. KIM McGuire @ 361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Corpus Christi to Padre Island to Port Aransas Realtor, for Home Buying, Sellin...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
Re: Pre-1978 Construction Homes (Buildings)So much paperwork in selling and renting homes. Different states have different amount of paperwork and notices that must be given to mostly buyers and renters (certain renovations are included also). What ever happened to the Paperwork Reduction Act? Well some PAPERWORK is a GOOD thing to protect ALL consumers!In addition to the Seller's Disclosures/Tenant Move-in disclosures (check-in inventory forms of one sort or another) that most states require Sellers/Landlords/agents to furnish to the buyers/renters, one important form that must also be given is information on lead (Pb) based paint hazards involving homes constructed prior to 1978. This is a Federal requirement that applies in all states. Different states may have different forms for bu...
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When ever you log onto a website either directly (typing in the website address in the Internet Explorer field) or through a link via a email and/or some other content link, there's the potential for mischievous entities to search your computer and/or place files/programs to get info from you and your computer anytime you log back onto the internet. So, it's important that you have programs on your computer to detect "Spywares" or "Adwares" and search and destroy them either automatically or manually.Here's a website link to download a free spyware detect and destroy. http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.htmlI try to work at remembering to run the SpyBot and Search and Destroy on some frequency.Cheers, KIM.www.Corpus-WOW.com   www.Island-LOVERS.com   www.CorpusRentals.com   www.Ki...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
I know that the real estate market is tough, but come on... increasing rental application fees?Is this happening in many places across the country?Now, that's going little to far! The cost of running a credit and background check hasn't gone up. So, why raise the rental application fees?I know that I'll get a flack from local agents in my areas and probably elsewhere, but I'm a person who believes in FAIRNESS for consumers! Raising application fees from $25 to $40 to $45 (maybe higher increments elsewhere). Geeez, I wonder why customers lose respect for some Realtors, and I also wonder about some of my fellow agents around here!!!STOP the increase and be FAIR to good renters! My application fees are still $25.00 and will remain at that price as long as nothing else changes like an incre...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
That's right, two wheels earned me $9600 in commission. Not a Beamer, Mercedes, Saturn, Tahoe, Lexus, Pick up, or any four wheel vehicles.I'm not an ordinary Realtor, or matter of fact a plain guy. I like the following words/descriptions/thoughts to describe myself: Creative, Innovative, Motivated, Sensational, Speculative, Realization, In Motion, Caring, Loving, Just Pure FUN!I enjoy technology to the fullest. Without technology, we're just ho hum average. But still, technology has to be used in a beneficial manner.I invested in a Segway HT (Human Transport) two years ago as a marketing and fun tool. I started cruising on the Padre Island on my Segway studying the market and saying "Hello" to people. Right off the bat a couple called me after remembering me on my Segway. They had tried...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
Now that fall is here and the days are getting shorter, Realtors' safety should be more on our minds just like holiday shopping in stores and parking lots!Protect yourselves, especially women, from perverts, sexual deviants, rapists, stalkers,... CREEPS!The streets will be darker and houses' lights may be off when you get to the house for showings!What have you learned to do when showing homes? Refresh your training ... hopefully you've taken classes at the local board of Realtors, seminars, and/or in your brokerage offices!Be Safe... NEVER ever fully Trust Anyone! They are not YOU!Cheers, KIM. 
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FSBOs, Gizmos, Memos, Galactose, Pepto, Wishbones, Milkbones, Funnybones, Thighbones, Chewbones, Wishbones,.... Hmmm, how did I get here? Where am I going with this? Gee KIM, what on earthy are you thinking and talking about? Did you have one little too many chewables? Too many Monster drinks? LOL.Well FSBOs are like frisbees. For real. You handle it correctly, understand the dynamics of why the FSBOs don't usually fly smoothly from point A to Z as the Sellers want it to go, then you pick it up, wrap your hand correctly around the circumference, bring it around and gently throw it out into the air (market) and let someone catch it (a Buyer). Then once the Buyer catches it smoothly, then it should come back to you in a FANTASTIC flight for you to complete the cycle.That's a FSBO - Frisbe...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
So, are we chasing tails these days or coming up with innovative ways to attract and help Buyers and Sellers?What say you?For me, I try to help people more ways than one besides real estate. I help people with their computers, do handyman service, videography, PTA, recycling, cleanup, volunteer, and anything else that deserves my time helping when I can. Isn't that what life is about and real estate? Helping people and being an integral part of the community? Yup, I bend over backwards in my community.So, what do you do?Cheers, KIM.Corpus Christi, Padre Island, TX
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
 Do they really sell homes? Are Realtors doing open houses because:They sell homes?Make sellers happy?Make Realtors happy?Get Realtors leads/buyer clients?Waste Sellers time?Waste Realtors time?Gets Realtors away from being couch potatoes on Football Sunday?What are your answers - thoughts? I inform my clients that in general, Open Houses do not sell homes. When people want to buy homes, they schedule an appt. with their Realtors and they go view homes with appts. set with occupied owners. Otherwise, open houses waste everyone's time besides possibly getting some leads/buyer clients for Realtors conducting the open house.Contact Mr. C. KIM McGuire @ 361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Padre Island - Corpus Christi Realtor, for Home Buying, Selling, or Rent needs.www.Corpus-WOW.com   www.Island-LOVER...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
Finally, a little cool weather outside....Corpus Christi - Padre Island - Port Aransas....Weather... 70 Low and 84 high. Sunny for the day.Beaches:  Great as usual.People:  Friendly always.Food: Terrific on and off the grill. SouthTexMex... sizzlin hot.Fishing:  AWESOME.Housing: Plenty of choices and price ranges to choose from.Realtor: Wonderful and Hard working.Contact Mr. C. KIM McGuire @ 361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Padre Island Realtor, for Home Buying, Selling, or Rent needs.Sailing and Boating, PLENTIFUL!Photo by Mr. C. KIM McGuire, FATHER, Realtor, Videographer, Photographer, Fisherman
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Well Charlene Hammontree's (Belmont, MI) Blog "Does the car you drive make your business go Vrooomm?" inspired my thoughts on this one. Thanks Charlene!Help, this Realtor needs to sell by 2015 several thousand more houses for new set of wheels. So Home Buyers,  Home Sellers, and REALTORS, let's Team Up more and BUY and SELL some houses quick! Remember, I need those wheels by 2015. I BEND OVER backwards for my clients... a U.S. Marine Pilot that I helped find a house said, "You're the man KIM!" I seek to do more each and every day for our military service personnel and their families, and citizens of this GREAT and Wonderful Country - USA. I don't take for granted my citizenship and the land of opportunities for those who work hard and smart for it. I just "need" a small car. Nothing too...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
Just came across the Yahoo news...."Who's That Girl" Madonna close to a $120 million recording deal. Quick, I know she needs a new house. Catching a plane to go talk to her...... or one of many hundreds of gate keepers, LOL.Well, when the NEWS is out there.... seize the moment to anticipate the needs of others. Be it down sizing or upsizing, everyone needs a house: big house, small house, ugly house, pretty house, oh that house, what house, White house, pink house, the red house, mutt house, dog house, mini house, Shaq's house, Michael's house, ...What other houses are out there? Let's keep the list going...www.Island-LOVERS.com  www.Corpus-WOW.com   www.CorpusRentals.com   www.Flip-ME.com
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Hey there RE/MAX Agents and Other Fine Realtors!Just like me, you probably have one or two favorite RE/MAX or other real estate commercials that you've seen on TV. Why not put it on your own websites?Videos sell emotions because of moving images (imagery) and sound (enhances the visualization).Already doing it, then COOL you're ahead of me and maybe many other fellow agents.Here's what I did... Click on the Balloon.    Best Wishes RE/MAX'ers!Contact Mr. C. KIM McGure @ 361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Corpus Christi - Padre Island - Port Aransas Realtor, for Home BUYING, Selling, or Rent needs.www.Corpus-WOW.com   www.Island-LOVERS.com   www.CorpusRentals.com   www.KingsCrossingHomes.com  
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Home Buyers: Great time to buy before the holidays in Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Kings Crossing, Port Aransas, and elsewhere in the USA!Yes, listen carefully to all the daily and nightly news regarding the real estate market. Consider this, the interest rates are still historically LOW! Prices of homes are down. So, that means great OPPORTUNITY for you. Now some of you may be thinking, can it go any lower? The answer is Yes or No. No one has a crystal ball. If we did, then we can make billions on NY Stock Exchange, Mercantile, cure cancer and aids, and make peace in the world. But, but, no one has a crystal ball.KIM, so why is it a great time to buy before the holidays?The sales side traditionally slows down during the holidays because most people are too busy to think about buying: ...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
10 Reasons to Buy a House NOW!YOU just came into some MONEY.YOU have a NEED or Want for a new House.YOU can no longer stand where you are living.YOU just got a NEW Job.YOUR kids have gone to college or elsewhere. YOU are getting a Divorce.YOU and your significant other decided to live together and need a bigger place.YOU know that the home prices are LOW already.YOU are a Decisive Person and Make Decisions.YOU have a Great Realtor looking out for YOU!If some of the above reasons apply to you and if there are other reasons that's on your list, then Contact:Call Mr. C. KIM McGuire @ 361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Corpus Christi to Padre Island Realtor, for YOUR home buying, selling, or rent needs. He bends over backwards for his clients. As one marine pilot put it, "Your're the man, KIM!" That's ...
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Most people know watching the news every night that it's a BUYER's Market (more houses for sale then there are buyers). What that means is that prices tend to be lower because of greater supply than demand. So with a knowledgeable Realtor with a PULSE on the market and experience in Negotiation Skills, Buyers should obtain a favorable deal on their next "Home Sweet Home" or an investment property. This is a great time to buy your next rental property also as the need should increase for homes for rent.Let's Get Into Step... It's not as bad as the media makes it out to be. It's a "Thriller," but a Great Realtor will be by your side through the realty process!   Contact Mr. C. KIM McGuire @361.215-8612, a RE/MAX Corpus Christi - Padre Island Realtor, for your home Buying, Selling, or Rent...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
Can some Realtors help more people, and make some money in the process by lending out knowledge of HUD Refunds and doing simple Research? Can some Realtors get new clients? I think so. Perhaps there are some Realtors already doing it. How many people do you think forget to request for their refunds? How many people do you think that the Government doesn't contact to try to get the refunds to the people? MANY!Take out classifieds or on your websites: "YOU may be due a refund from U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if you ever had an FHA insured loan. Call us at... or email...."Use this website to do the search for the customers.... http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/comp/refunds/index.cfmWhat do you think? Is this an opportunity to help more people, make a little commission, and help i...
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By Chul KIM McGuire
(CorpusTV.com)
What does Sex and Money and Real Estate have in common?Trillions of dollars in commonality.All across the world, sex and money and real estate.Well, I hope the above sentences at least made it past the small caption part that shows on ActiveRains Blog synopsis.Here's the real BLOG. Call to ACTION of ALL REALTORS with Websites! ACT Now if YOU Care!AMBER Alert - Missing Kids (REALTORS Make a Difference!) Calling On ALL Realtors with Websites! If this hasn't been requested/mentioned before, even then, a good reminder...Calling on ALL Realtors across the U.S. and USVI with websites. WE can make a difference! What other organization and people have such care, the power of the Internet, and can make a difference to protect our kids in our communities? REALTORS!URGENT: If you care as much as I...
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