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Is Anyone Still Left in the Business?
The last posting in this group appears to be almost two months ago.
Has everyone 1)retired?, 2)taken gas?, or 3) jumped out a 20-story window?
Surely there must be some stories to share about this market. Tips, perhaps? Industry info on what's going on in your locale?
Innovative ways to move property? Arrange financing in this tight market?
What's going on in your town? Where are the buyers? What are they buying? How are you finding money or writing deals around the suddenly stingy lenders?
Amy creative ideas for cutting expenses, too, you would like to share?
Has everyone 1)retired?, 2)taken gas?, or 3) jumped out a 20-story window?
Surely there must be some stories to share about this market. Tips, perhaps? Industry info on what's going on in your locale?
Innovative ways to move property? Arrange financing in this tight market?
What's going on in your town? Where are the buyers? What are they buying? How are you finding money or writing deals around the suddenly stingy lenders?
Amy creative ideas for cutting expenses, too, you would like to share?
Happy yet Scary Story about being a Realtor
I got an email this morning from a very
happy camper down the road in Jacksonville, Florida
to be exact. She purchased some self defense items in January
of this year, and last week it paid huge
dividends. Susan is a real estate salesperson,
and does pretty well for herself. She's not yet
forty, but she started her real estate career
just out of high school, and is a grizzled veteran
of twelve years.
Susan’s work has paid for some pretty nice
things for herself, and she has no debts. One of
those nice things is a top of the line Mercedes.
It is the two seat sport model, and it runs in the
six figures. She paid cash for it last year, and
it screams success.
Last week Susan came out of a top Jacksonville
restaurant, and walked to her car, about a
block away. Just as she was getting in, a
mugger grabbed the door, and ordered her out of
the car. She got out of the car, and the mugger
jumped into the seat.
What happened next was bad news for the mugger.
Susan took her Hot Shot Stun Gun and gently
applied it to the mugger neck. His head hit the
roof of the car, and he started shaking. Susan
grabbed hold of his hair and yanked him out of
her car.
The mugger grabbed her coming out of the car.
Susan calmly massaged his nether region with a
little more voltage, sending him on to the ground.
He landed face down on the street, and started
moaning. She called 911, and police arrived quickly.
The mugger told the first officer on the scene to
get him away from that "crazy bitch!"
Three cops congratulated Susan for her work,
and they even compared stun guns. The model the
police were carrying was almost exactly the same
as our Stun Master 775. Both of these tools are
fully capable of giving a mugger "lift off."
Susan also purchased the new Mace Pepper Gun
a couple of weeks ago, and figured out a very
unique way of carrying it undetected.
Don't mess with a Florida girl, you just might
get a whole lot more than you bargained for.
Stay aware, alert, and have a plan.
Be prepared like Susan. Don't be a victim.
Check out: view link
happy camper down the road in Jacksonville, Florida
to be exact. She purchased some self defense items in January
of this year, and last week it paid huge
dividends. Susan is a real estate salesperson,
and does pretty well for herself. She's not yet
forty, but she started her real estate career
just out of high school, and is a grizzled veteran
of twelve years.
Susan’s work has paid for some pretty nice
things for herself, and she has no debts. One of
those nice things is a top of the line Mercedes.
It is the two seat sport model, and it runs in the
six figures. She paid cash for it last year, and
it screams success.
Last week Susan came out of a top Jacksonville
restaurant, and walked to her car, about a
block away. Just as she was getting in, a
mugger grabbed the door, and ordered her out of
the car. She got out of the car, and the mugger
jumped into the seat.
What happened next was bad news for the mugger.
Susan took her Hot Shot Stun Gun and gently
applied it to the mugger neck. His head hit the
roof of the car, and he started shaking. Susan
grabbed hold of his hair and yanked him out of
her car.
The mugger grabbed her coming out of the car.
Susan calmly massaged his nether region with a
little more voltage, sending him on to the ground.
He landed face down on the street, and started
moaning. She called 911, and police arrived quickly.
The mugger told the first officer on the scene to
get him away from that "crazy bitch!"
Three cops congratulated Susan for her work,
and they even compared stun guns. The model the
police were carrying was almost exactly the same
as our Stun Master 775. Both of these tools are
fully capable of giving a mugger "lift off."
Susan also purchased the new Mace Pepper Gun
a couple of weeks ago, and figured out a very
unique way of carrying it undetected.
Don't mess with a Florida girl, you just might
get a whole lot more than you bargained for.
Stay aware, alert, and have a plan.
Be prepared like Susan. Don't be a victim.
Check out: view link
rehab loans
Any advice for a young couple that wants to buy a home that needs 35 - 50K in repairs. They would like to make an offer that would afford them funds back (or escrowed) to make the necessary repairs. My gut tells me there must be a way but haven't been able to figure it out....
NEED TO SELL? WHAT TO DO
NEED TO SELL? WHAT TO DO - Advice from Dallas Broker Bill Cherry
If this pause in an aggressive real estate market is anything like those I have experienced in my long career, more and more sellers will try to go it alone. Go it without the assistance of knowledgeable, seasoned real estate professionals, that is.
And many of those who do consider using a real estate company as their representative will want them to cut their normal commission schedule for them. Do it cheaper.
The rational in both instances, of course, is the fear that the house will not bring the price that the owner is confident it would have brought in the recent past. So, they want to recover some of that perceived net loss through commission savings.
On the other side, with business falling off, many real estate companies and sales people find it hard to continue to fund their marketing and advertising budgets, so they cut back.
They must especially cut back their marketing if they have agreed to work for less commission bucks.
On top of this, many brokers, rather than recognize the inevitable, will keep unseasoned, untrained agents in the stables, and watch them blow one potential listing and sale after another, further deteriorating their agency's bottom line, but more importantly, not providing clients with their best.
Those youngsters could sell and close when all they were responsible for was taking orders, but often they are totally unprepared to succeed in this environment that's new to them.
Every one of these scenarios, individually or working in concert with one or two of the others, dramatically injures sales opportunities. I find it interesting that many sellers and many brokers voluntarily put themselves in these traps.
Those who plan to sell their own homes as well as agents who are listing homes must be totally committed to asking and looking for the answer to this question everyday: "What must I do today to come closer to finding a buyer for this property?" And then they have to be willing to do it.
At Bill Cherry, Realtors, we continue to remain focused, and we pull out all stops when it comes to listing, finding buyers, and getting sales closed. It's times like these, after all, when all of us are put to the test. We'll pass it as we have every other time during our 43 years representing Texas.
GOD Blesses!
Bill
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If this pause in an aggressive real estate market is anything like those I have experienced in my long career, more and more sellers will try to go it alone. Go it without the assistance of knowledgeable, seasoned real estate professionals, that is.
And many of those who do consider using a real estate company as their representative will want them to cut their normal commission schedule for them. Do it cheaper.
The rational in both instances, of course, is the fear that the house will not bring the price that the owner is confident it would have brought in the recent past. So, they want to recover some of that perceived net loss through commission savings.
On the other side, with business falling off, many real estate companies and sales people find it hard to continue to fund their marketing and advertising budgets, so they cut back.
They must especially cut back their marketing if they have agreed to work for less commission bucks.
On top of this, many brokers, rather than recognize the inevitable, will keep unseasoned, untrained agents in the stables, and watch them blow one potential listing and sale after another, further deteriorating their agency's bottom line, but more importantly, not providing clients with their best.
Those youngsters could sell and close when all they were responsible for was taking orders, but often they are totally unprepared to succeed in this environment that's new to them.
Every one of these scenarios, individually or working in concert with one or two of the others, dramatically injures sales opportunities. I find it interesting that many sellers and many brokers voluntarily put themselves in these traps.
Those who plan to sell their own homes as well as agents who are listing homes must be totally committed to asking and looking for the answer to this question everyday: "What must I do today to come closer to finding a buyer for this property?" And then they have to be willing to do it.
At Bill Cherry, Realtors, we continue to remain focused, and we pull out all stops when it comes to listing, finding buyers, and getting sales closed. It's times like these, after all, when all of us are put to the test. We'll pass it as we have every other time during our 43 years representing Texas.
GOD Blesses!
Bill
view link
Volunteer at your Public Broadcasting Station
Fellow Realtors!
Wanted to share with you what our office is doing December 4th. We are getting 24 agents from our RE/MAX Communities office to work the phone bank for Georgia Public Broadcasting pledge night, 7-11 PM. What a great way to help the community AND have lots of fun! Why not get your office involved? They provide dinner, free parking and training. And, great free advertising, we could all use some of that! Georgia Realtors.....be sure to watch & pledge Dec 4th. And if I answer your phone call, be sure to let me know you are also an eons member.
Mary Ann Griffin.com
RE/MAX Communities
Wanted to share with you what our office is doing December 4th. We are getting 24 agents from our RE/MAX Communities office to work the phone bank for Georgia Public Broadcasting pledge night, 7-11 PM. What a great way to help the community AND have lots of fun! Why not get your office involved? They provide dinner, free parking and training. And, great free advertising, we could all use some of that! Georgia Realtors.....be sure to watch & pledge Dec 4th. And if I answer your phone call, be sure to let me know you are also an eons member.
Mary Ann Griffin.com
RE/MAX Communities
NEWBEE
Greetings from sunny Florida,
I have lived in Florida since 1977 and and just started in Real Estate a few years ago at age 50+1.
Here on the West Coast of Florida Real Estate is "alive and doing well".
What a great time to be a buyer!!!
Why you might ask???
Inventory is high, prices are low, and lenders have money to lend with great rates.
Sunshine, blue skies, perfect for Golfing,fishing, or whatever floats you boat. Heres To the good LIFE Beachst.
I have lived in Florida since 1977 and and just started in Real Estate a few years ago at age 50+1.
Here on the West Coast of Florida Real Estate is "alive and doing well".
What a great time to be a buyer!!!
Why you might ask???
Inventory is high, prices are low, and lenders have money to lend with great rates.
Sunshine, blue skies, perfect for Golfing,fishing, or whatever floats you boat. Heres To the good LIFE Beachst.
Great News for Metro Atlanta
Published in the AJC 11/2/07
In an annual comparison of each state's business climate, Georgia has come in at #2 ( up two notches from last year )
We continue to dominate as the region, most attractive to business leaders. We are also the fastest growing state, so we have a good supply of labor with the right skills. And we have great logistical infrastructure, like state highways, ports and airports.
(O.K. North Carlonia, you, yet again topped as #1. But, I am happy with our new rating!) GA Realtors....I challenge you, let's stop letting the media control our market. Yes, we have a lot of inventory but we still have a stable price point. Let's encourage buyers to make homeownership a reality. Is there anyone out there that agrees with me? Media "doom and gloom" be gone for me!!!!!!!!
In an annual comparison of each state's business climate, Georgia has come in at #2 ( up two notches from last year )
We continue to dominate as the region, most attractive to business leaders. We are also the fastest growing state, so we have a good supply of labor with the right skills. And we have great logistical infrastructure, like state highways, ports and airports.
(O.K. North Carlonia, you, yet again topped as #1. But, I am happy with our new rating!) GA Realtors....I challenge you, let's stop letting the media control our market. Yes, we have a lot of inventory but we still have a stable price point. Let's encourage buyers to make homeownership a reality. Is there anyone out there that agrees with me? Media "doom and gloom" be gone for me!!!!!!!!
Halloween closing disaster
You gotta hear this one fellow Realtors! I received a phone call from the sellers agent about an hour before closing yesterday. She tells me her office closes at 5 PM and the closing attorney will not arrive until 6 ( Traffic ) Therefore, I will need to move the closing to my office, and by the way, she & the seller is not going to be there. She will close the seller the next morning. My Buyers closed last night. This morning I find out at the closing with the Sellers, that they would have closed last night if they knew about it. I then receive a phone call from the lender telling me that "someone" in their office accidently shredded all the Buyers docs.
As I write, the attorney is meeting my Buyers at their place of business to get new signatures. Still no funding. Hope the rest of my day will improve. Oh no, my phone is ringing, I am afraid to answer it! Happy Halloween - hope everyone has a good closing day today! PM7
As I write, the attorney is meeting my Buyers at their place of business to get new signatures. Still no funding. Hope the rest of my day will improve. Oh no, my phone is ringing, I am afraid to answer it! Happy Halloween - hope everyone has a good closing day today! PM7
Metro Northern Virginia RE Broker
Sandra Miller Real Estate---understand the challenges and opportunities that await buyers of real estate. Bank owned properties are often selling $100K below tax assessment. Want to learn more from a TC Titan, yes the movie kind, give a call or visit and www.sandymiller.com. Call 703 476-8848 for immediate attention. Former hs teacher and BD person.
Hi from Sacramento
I especially like working with buyers here in Sacramento. In California the purchase price of your home determines your property taxes. The smaller the purchase price, the smaller your taxes. It is all good for buyers.
