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Why does it have to be so difficult?
Is it just me? Banks won't approve short sales in a timely manner. Foreclosure Banks want buyers to get a pre-Q from the banks assigned lender, & you have to fight with them to do it. All the lender wants is the business and trys to pre-APPROVE clients. This is so frustrating! The only thing accomplished is weeks of delay. ( In spite of a pre-approval from a well known bank in hand ) Buyers & Sellers deserve professionalism not red tape.
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
Short Sales
Short Sales can be easier to do if your buyers is advised to but an offer in for the nearest price possible of the listing price.
The banks will look over all offers. They should try to get approved by the bank that is offering the short sale..if possible before putting in an offer since the banks will look at that.
Remember to advise your buyers that if the real estate is bank owned to realize that banks will not approve the home to be proper heated or aired cooled to avoid extra costs. Which can cause problems..and remember a home not lived in for awhile can have issues.
The banks will look over all offers. They should try to get approved by the bank that is offering the short sale..if possible before putting in an offer since the banks will look at that.
Remember to advise your buyers that if the real estate is bank owned to realize that banks will not approve the home to be proper heated or aired cooled to avoid extra costs. Which can cause problems..and remember a home not lived in for awhile can have issues.
REAL ESTATE IN WILDWOOD NJ
Hi Everyone,
I am working here at the shore here in the Wildwoods. Things are starting to pick up. I think it has to do with the low prices now. Anyhow, I will keep you posted about what is going on here.
I am working here at the shore here in the Wildwoods. Things are starting to pick up. I think it has to do with the low prices now. Anyhow, I will keep you posted about what is going on here.
govt mandate of low flow water ????
Here in Georgia they want to force our sellers to convert the plumbing to 'low flow' as a government mandate when they sell their house. It must be completed prior to closing. I am all for going "green" but in this economy, it is so unfair to further burden our homeowners. Thank God for the NAR and I am so hopeful that this mandate does NOT pass. PM7
Is this site always so active?
Where are the members in this group? Sure wish we could get it going. I went to the moderators site and I think she has left the group a long long time ago?? Anyone out there interested in chatting or getting to know each other???? PM7
REO and BPOs
I am a new Realtor and my focus is REOs.. I am seeking advice on connecting with Asset Managers.
I have purchased several eBooks on line and have been reading blogs on the subject. My problem is how to get in the door of these asset managing companies. I'm a professional individual and have been working for many years. I have a degree in accounting and business and have a sales background as well as good computer skills, office managing, secretarial and bookkeeping. I have sold several of my own properties over the past 25 years and had a couple of rental properties in the1990s. I have a good knowledge of home construction and so does my two assistants. However, I don't have a lot of Real Estate experience and have never done a BPO, although one of my assistant has some experience doing BPOs. My concern is applying to these Bank Asset Managers... I believe my competition will probably be seasoned Realtors or at least people who have done some BPOs. I am troubled about how to prepare an appropriate introduction letter to make them interested in a newbie without looking like a newbie and even more important what specific questions do they usually ask when they are screening and interviewing a prospective applicant to do their Broker Price Opinions. I hope to gain listings this way and if there are any particular companies, contacts or advice that you would suggest or be willing to share it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your time. Have a good weekend. Joey
I have purchased several eBooks on line and have been reading blogs on the subject. My problem is how to get in the door of these asset managing companies. I'm a professional individual and have been working for many years. I have a degree in accounting and business and have a sales background as well as good computer skills, office managing, secretarial and bookkeeping. I have sold several of my own properties over the past 25 years and had a couple of rental properties in the1990s. I have a good knowledge of home construction and so does my two assistants. However, I don't have a lot of Real Estate experience and have never done a BPO, although one of my assistant has some experience doing BPOs. My concern is applying to these Bank Asset Managers... I believe my competition will probably be seasoned Realtors or at least people who have done some BPOs. I am troubled about how to prepare an appropriate introduction letter to make them interested in a newbie without looking like a newbie and even more important what specific questions do they usually ask when they are screening and interviewing a prospective applicant to do their Broker Price Opinions. I hope to gain listings this way and if there are any particular companies, contacts or advice that you would suggest or be willing to share it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your time. Have a good weekend. Joey
hello from louisville,ky
hi everyone, I am an active realtor in louisville,ky, love selling real estate. I have been a realtor for 17 years and this has been the most challenging year I have ever had! I am trying to hang in there, trying to get my listings sold. I welcome any advice and the opportunity to network with fellow realtors.
Another Jersey Boomer
Hi All,
After being self-employed for over 25 years when I sold my service retail business it was pretty much a no-brainer as to what my second career would be. I couldn't picture myself punching a time clock at this stage of my life.
My real estate business has given me the time freedom I was accustomed to.
I've been told by the more experienced agents in my office that I've done really well closing 8 deals in my first full-time year in the business(2008). I am excited about finding this group on eons because I have found I learn so much by listening to my fellow agents in the office. Now I can learn from fellow agents around the country!
After being self-employed for over 25 years when I sold my service retail business it was pretty much a no-brainer as to what my second career would be. I couldn't picture myself punching a time clock at this stage of my life.
My real estate business has given me the time freedom I was accustomed to.
I've been told by the more experienced agents in my office that I've done really well closing 8 deals in my first full-time year in the business(2008). I am excited about finding this group on eons because I have found I learn so much by listening to my fellow agents in the office. Now I can learn from fellow agents around the country!
