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Tip #96 - Are You Committed? - 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:25:59 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Tip #96 - Are You Committed?

The days of being a part time real estate agent and making boat loads of money are long gone. You can no longer make a good living by selling an occasional home to a friend or family member. The agents who are thriving in today's market are committed. The new agents getting into the business will have to be even more committed to succeed.

There are two people in my coaching program who started their careers off right. Each of them have only had their licenses for a few weeks and they have both already been out on several listing appointments. They have dedicated themselves to their new careers as realtors.

One has actually "burned the ships" Cortez style and quit her regular job in order to commit to what she needs to do as a realtor. She didn't want to be distracted by an escape route. She doesn't have a rich husband or anyone to pay the bills. She told me that she works better under pressure. That is commitment!

What have they been doing to get these appointments? They have been treating their new career like a regular job. They show up at the office each day and they spend several hours making calls to people who they don't know to talk to them about selling their homes. That takes commitment!

One focuses on expired listings and the other works on FSBO's. The one who works with FSBO's took her first listing last week. How many of you had a listing that wasn't from a relative in the first 3 weeks of having your license?

Ask yourself this, Are you committed to doing what it takes to be successful? Are you willing to burn your ships and do what ever it takes to succeed? If your answer is anything other than an resounding YES, then you might want to consider another career.

When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are very familiar with all types a real estate in Clark Countyand we specialize in Vancouver, Ridgefield and Battle Ground. We are also very experienced with new home and custom home construction having assisted several local builders in selling new neighborhoods in the Vancouver Washington area. Additionally, we have helped numerous families build their own dream homes. We are dedicated to helping you make intelligent, informed decisions and to providing you with exceptional service.

Tip #95 - Get Discovered - 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:32:42 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Tip #95 - Get Discovered

Getting discovered can be one of the biggest breaks in your real estate career. It can make the difference between being an "average" realtor and being an exceptional realtor. You can increase your production by three times or more overnight.

The trick is to be discovered by the right people and to be known for the right things. It is nice that your aunt Jane knows that you are a realtor and tells all of her friends at bingo about you. You will probably get a few transactions through that network. Wouldn't it be better to be discovered by the President of HR for that new corporation that is moving into town? How about one of the two bankruptcy trustees in the county?
Sometimes it is luck and sometimes its not.

Talk to all of the lenders you know and tell them what you are doing. Give them tips on new companies coming into town in exchange for leads that are developed from those tips.

Commercial agents are usually aware of big companies coming to town long before the residential guys. Talk to them and get them to refer the residential part of the business to you. Give them a healthy split to get their loyalty. These types of leads are worth it.

There are all kinds of avenues to use in an effort to get discovered. Be inventive with your approach but be sure that it is targeted and sending the right message. Remember, you are trying to be discovered as the best agent in the area, not as a tour guide!

With a little focus, you will be amazed at what this can do for your business.

Tip #94 - Answer The Phone! - 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:05:04 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Tip #94 - Answer The Phone!

This should be one of those posts that never needs to be written, but it isn't. If you suffer from telephobia, then you should probably choose a new profession. Like it or not, as a Realtor, you will be spending a huge amount of time on the telephone.

There are two times when answering your phone is critical.

1 - Whenever potential clients are calling. I pick up new clients all the time who start the conversation by telling me that I am the first agent who actually answered the phone. I always ask them how many agents they had tried to call and I am not surprised anymore to hear numbers like 5 or 6! I picked up 3 prospective clients on the day after Thanksgiving last year and helped 2 of them buy new homes before the end of the year. I sure am glad that I answered the phones that day!

2 - When other agents are calling on your listing. Generally speaking, your business phone is ringing because there is some kind of business on the other end. Realtors don't like to waste time by calling other realtors to chat. If they are calling, it is because they are trying to do business with you. Answering the phone is the best way to get that deal. I am amazed at how many agents don't answer their phones and don't return calls within 24, 48, or even 72 hours! Really? Unless the home is something really special, I have moved my clients on to something else.

Tip #93 - Live or Die with Customer Service - 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:04:11 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Tip #93 - Live or Die with Customer Service

The office phone rang about 10 days ago and the voice on the other end had an interesting story to tell,

"We have been working with another Realtor in the area for a little over a month but she just wasn't there for us. She acts like we are always bothering her and the only reason she fits us into her schedule is for the commission. We really don't trust her. We just fired her. A friend of ours highly reccommended you and Janice"

New agents need to take this to heart and experienced agents need to look deep into themselves and ask, "Could this story be about me?"

ActiveRain is loaded with Buyers are Liars stories. Maybe they left you because they were getting a bad vibe. Maybe they were smelling commission breath. Who knows?

The only way to avoid this is to focus all of your efforts on your client's interests. If you truly put their interests before your own, then you will naturally provide the customer service that will keep them as lifelong clients and encourage them to refer you to their friends and family.

BTW, the $700,000 offer that we wrote for our new clients was accepted yesterday and we are now on our way to creating a legendary customer service story.

Video Testimonial - The Schulling's Sell Their Home in Just 4 Hours!

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:41:51 -0400

John and Sheryl wanted to sell their home and build a new home in the 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes neighborhood, Camellia. The problem was that they needed to seel their existing home in one of the worst real estate markets in history. We sold it for them in just under 4 hours and now they are well on the way to building their dream home. Who do you know who is looking to buy a new home? We can help!

If you enjoyed this post, you can find more like it in the following links:

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Understanding FHA 203(k) Program: Part Two

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:02:42 -0400

I put up Deborah's Part 1 FHA 203(k) series a few days ago, so here is the second part. She walks us through the process step by step. Thank you Deborah!

Via Deborah Garvin California Mortgage Financing (Capital Empire Funding, a subsidiary of Gateway):

Understanding FHA 203(k) Program: Part Two

Process, Procedures and Best Practices

Second in my series to help real estate agents and consumers understand the opportunities that are available in considering renovation or customization of a home at the time of purchase or as an alternative to selling in the first place. Many, many people think that custom construction is a arena of real estate that is only available to the very wealthy.....the FHA 203(k) program is available to anyone from the first time home buyer to the CEO of a major corporation. The program is open to anyone who qualifies for a traditional FHA loan and provides many more options above either finding the "perfect" home or "settling" for the "almost perfect" home.

The very first step in determining the advantages or disadvantages of working with the FHA 203(k) program should be a honest evaluation of whether you, as a real estate agent or a consumer, are a good "candidate" for the experience. This evaluation has absolutely nothing to do with the financing requirements, the property or the renovation process. It does, however, have very much to do with personality and adaptability to change and flexibility in temperament.

Explaining and counseling real estate agents and consumers through the process is not difficult as long as all parties understand, from the very onset, the importance of attention to detail and complete and through communication between all parties involved in the transaction. That said, I would suggest a meeting of the minds PRIOR to even considering using a FHA 203(k) program. There are simply people who are not psychologically equipped (whether agent or consumer) to deal with the process of renovation and construction. Word to the wise: "Know thyself".

Having issued my "caveat" let the fun begin! I am, and always have been, a certified "Project Freak"...I love the process of creating a masterpiece from the ashes. Move a wall, add a room, raise a roof or update a kitchen.....these are all enjoyable past times for me and I offer my experience and passion for the process to help agent and consumer alike in uncovering the possibilities within the walls of a structure.

Process, Procedure and Best Practices

Financing a FHA 203(k) loan, on average, will take 45 days from the time of initial application to the successful closing of escrow. It is important to understand that the closing of escrow marks the start of the renovation. Again, setting proper expectation is crucial. The program allows for up to six months of escrowed (impounded) loan payments to ensure enough time to complete the renovation and improvement of the home.

Step one: Application for financing.

Time Frame: One to three hours

The application process is very similar to traditional FHA financing, with the exception of the counseling process and instruction/implementation of the "next steps" of looking for and consulting with licensed contractors. Expect to provide all income and asset verifications at the time of initial consultation. Like traditional FHA financing, the consumer will need a minimum of 3.5% down payment (gifts acceptable) and assets must be verified at application.

Step two: Meeting with the FHA counselor.

Time Frame: One to four hours, scheduled at the time of application and conducted within 48 hours of application. Report due within 5 to 7 days.

The role of the FHA counselor is crucial to the process and lays the foundation for the success of the renovation.   The counselor (inspector) is usually a licensed home inspector or appraiser and his/her role is to meet with borrowers at the property to determine 1). Condition of subject property,   2). Necessary health, safety or system improvements and 3). Determine the goals and ambitions of the borrowers.

Following the initial meeting, the FHA counselor will prepare a specific work order and cost analysis of the necessary and proposed improvements to be included in the loan package. The report is very detailed and will give a line by line explanation of the complete renovation project.

The cost of the FHA counselor varies between $400 and $1000, depending upon renovation/remodeling costs (< $7,500 and > $100,000, respectively). This cost is generally paid upfront, but can be reimbursed through the close of escrow.

BEST PRACTICE:   Providing prospective and bidding general contractors with a copy of the FHA counselor's report (MINUS estimated figures) will expedite the bidding process greatly. FHA standards require the bidding process to "mirror" the counselors report. General contractors are likely to prepare a bid of "Remodel Kitchen: XX dollars"...providing them a copy of the line by line itemization of the FHA counselors report streamlines the process considerably. It also goes a long way in identifying price gorging or unrealistic under bidding by the contractor.

NOTE: The choice and selection of the General Contractor cannot be diminished in the successful implementation of the 203(k) program. This is the one area of the program that necessitates complete control of process and flow throughout the close of escrow and after wards, through the renovation draws.

Step Three: Interviewing and selecting licensed General Contractor and procuring bids

Time Frame: Entirely dependent upon borrower and contractor motivation and time constraints.

CAUTION: This is the one area that can completely blow the process and time frames for the proper execution of a specified close of escrow. Consumers need to "OWN" this as the lender and investor (or agent or loan officer) are not going to "direct" them to one contractor or another. The program requires the contractor to be licensed, insured and bonded...outside of that the consumer MUST do their due diligence to ensure they are working with a reputable and efficient contractor.

The completeness of the plans and specifications of the remodel/renovation are required for submission to underwriting (and they must conform to local, state and federal building codes to ensure building permits for the project).

BEST PRACTICE: There are a number of things an agent and loan officer can do to provide the home buying public on how to shop for and interview a general contractor. This is part of the consultative nature of this product, but crucial to the project is the consumers understanding that they are very much in control (or, for that matter, out of control) of this aspect of the loan process.

NOTE: The 203(k) program provides for up to five "draws" throughout the construction process. With the exception of special order item deposits, the program does not permit any prepayment for services to be rendered by either General Contractor or his/her sub-contractors. While many contractors prefer to be paid as much as one-third "up front", this issue can usually be worked through once the contractor completely understands that ALL construction funds are fully escrowed and there is NO chance they will not be paid for their services.

The 203(k) program mandates that an escrow contingency fund between 10% and 20% be held in reserve throughout the process to ensure coverage of unexpected or chosen changes to the project.

Step Four: The Appraisal Process

Time Frame: Five to seven days

The most unique aspect of the FHA 203K program is the fact that there are essentially two appraisals on the subject property. First the appraiser will determine "initial value" to determine a base line of the value as the property is at the time of contract. Secondly, the appraiser is provided a copy of the FHA counselor's report and the accepted General Contractor's bid to work up an analysis of the "future value" of the property.

The final figures on the "future value" of the home will set the actual loan amount for submission to underwriting. Of course, it is imperative that the loan officer has pre-approved the borrower for a loan amount at, or above, the "future value" in the first place.

The cost of the appraisal process is generally going to be around 50% higher than a traditional appraisal, and this fee is also paid on an upfront basis.

NOTE: To be discussed further in the Part Three: Marketing the 203K, however, it bears noting here that this is also where the opportunity lies for consumers who are slightly underwater on a under improved property to refinance and remodel to bring the property value up to a marketable and profitable condition.

Step Five: Processing, Underwriting and Conditions

The processing, underwriting and conditional process of this program is no different than any other FHA product (at least at my company.   There is no need to send the loan package to the investor for additional approval and sign off........NOTE: I would not recommend working with any company that needed secondary sign off).

The borrowers' loan file is very similar to a traditional FHA loan, the importance is in the detail of the FHA counselor report, the contractor bids and the appraisal process. It is imperative that these steps and processes mirror each other in detail and cost analysis/value.

Step Six: Close of Escrow, and the Beginning of Renovation

Once conditions are cleared, docs are ordered and buyers/sellers (or homeowners) have signed loan documents are signed funds are disbursed to the sellers and/or their lender per normal and traditional procedures. In the case of a refinance, the underlying lender(s) will be paid in through escrow.

Following the actual closing, the process of the implementation of the FHA 203(k) will actually "begin".

Step Seven: The Construction/Renovation Process

There are several points throughout the process that agents/consumers/contractors/loan officers need to be monitoring the "behind the scenes" activities. For example, the selection of a General Contractor and getting bids for the project are "behind the scenes" of the actual loan process, however, can severely impact the process flow of the loan.

All permits must be pulled to begin the construction process and all "draws" of funds are based upon completion of certain aspects of the project (depending upon the scope of the work). The FHA consultant, as well as local building inspectors, will provide as the stop gap, or quality control agent, for the project. Funds will not be released until sign off by both the FHA counselor and local building inspector.

Step Eight: Changes and contingencies

As noted previously, the 203(k) program requires a specified amount of monies set aside for any unexpected events or changes in the project costs. As anyone who has ever embarked on a home improvement project will attest, things rarely progress exactly as planned. There are unexpected events (like issues with wiring behind the sheetrock that the FHA counselor could not see at the time of inspection) and there are "Oh, I changed my mind" events when one realizes that the initial plan is not exactly what they want.

The "draw period" of the 203(k) program allows for changes and contingencies (whether unexpected or planned) by allowing submission of a work order addendum throughout the process. Generally, here is a 24 hour approval process to the work order change, but the process is fairly simple and should not impede completion of the project.

Additionally, the borrower has the option of rolling any unused funds in the 10% to 20% contingency fund into the loan to reduce the principle balance at the time of the final draw on the project and/or submitting a final work change order to add further improvement to the property (landscaping, for instance).

The flexibility of the 203(k) program provides an opportunity for consumers to customize their home to their specifications without the high cost of custom construction and is a product that can help many agents and consumers in today's market.
Deborah Garvin

If you are looking for answers and creativity to accomplish your home buying goals and financial stability, contact me for a thorough analysis of your current and future home buying and refinance opportunities. FHA, VA, renovation expert, HUD Certified First Time Homebuyer Certified Mortgage Banker.

(619) 787-8212

Home for sale in Vancouver Washington - Gaiser - 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 half bath

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:56:36 -0400

Gorgeous 4 bedroom home in Vancouver Washington $209,997.00 10308 NE 27TH AVE, Vancouver, WA 98686 20 Photos 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath
2415 SF
Tour # 2290323

Wonderful 4 bedroom home with XL master suite! Great room concept with separate dining room and living room. RV parking, large fenced yard, sprinklers, and security system. Don't miss this one! For more information, please contact: Janice Hall
Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners
Vancouver, WA
360-816-9697

Information supplied by sellers. Deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Tip #92 - The W.I.N. Strategy - 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:30:14 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Tip #92 - The W.I.N. Strategy

The most important thing for a Realtor to master is the W.I.N. Strategy.

W.I.N. = What's Important Now!

It is very easy to get caught up in the entire minutia of being an agent. New agents are especially susceptible to this problem. Designing business cards, writing blogs, thinking of witty comments for FaceBook, etc. can all suck the productive time out of the day. While they all have some type of value to our business, the most important thing is finding clients and making sales. That means lead generation!

What's important now? Making a sale and collecting a paycheck must always be first and foremost in your business. It is always the most important thing.

Whatever time you spend on your business must always be taking you in that direction. If you are not constantly moving toward your next sale and your next paycheck, then you are moving away from it. Take time several times each day to ask yourself What's Important Now? Do the important things and you will naturally be moving toward the next sale.

Why Do Some Homes Sell While Others Just Sit And Stink Up The Place?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:01:00 -0400

Have you wondered why some homes seem to sell right away while others just sit on the market? Month after month, the sign just fades until the listing either gets cancelled or expires?

Jay Papasan has just released this awesome video explaining exactly how and why that happens. Whether you are selling your home in Vancouver or Valencia, you need to see this video. It could be the difference between moving on to your life's dream or just sitting in your old home and watching life go by.

Tip #91 - The Other Agent Is Also Your Client? - 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:27:28 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®

Tip #91 - The Other Agent Is Also Your Client?

This morning I received a call from another Vancouver Washington agent regarding a listing that I showed yesterday. What made this call blogworthy was how pleasant the agent was.

She thanked me several times for showing her listing and she asked for feedback. She thanked me again and before hanging up, she also let me know how happy she would be if we were to do a transaction together. She left me with a smile on my face.

That call prompted a conversation between Janice and me about other agents being our clients too. How so? Consider this:

The agent on the other side of the transaction holds a great amount of influence over their clients. A small comment could either make or break your deal. Imagine if you made the exact same offer as another agent but the listing agent simply said, "This agent is good and very easy to work with." That could make all the difference in the world.

There are also agents out there who won't show listings from agents who they don't like. You don't ever want to be put on that list!

Now take it a step further. I know you have heard the expression "you only have one chance to make a first impression." That other agent may have the opportunity to bring you dozens of deals in the future. Don't just think about today. Every time you connect with another agent is an opportunity to make a good impression. Take advantage of it!

Beautiful Sherwood Home with Private Mother-in law Apartment

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:03:45 -0400

Beautiful Sherwood Home $325,000.00 11408 NE 43rd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686 17 Photos 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath
2715 SF
Tour # 2289503

Don't miss this wonderfully upgraded 5 bd/3.5 ba executive home. Separate mother-in-law quarters on main level w/bath & private entry. Use for extended family or as a private home office. This home boasts hand-hewn hardwood floors, surround sound, boxbeam ceilings in dining rm, & a gourmet kitchen. XL master suite. Fabulous floorplan- call for your private showing! For more information, please contact: Janice Hall
Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners
Vancouver, WA
360-816-9697

Information supplied by sellers. Deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

My Absolute FAVORITE Video Testimonial! Must see!

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:17:13 -0400

This is a video testimonial from two of our favorite clients, Rob and Flo Bott. They were great fun to work with, although there were times when I wondered if we would ever find the right place. I can't wait for their house warming party. It should be out of this world!

Understanding FHA 203(k) Program: Part One

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:50:59 -0400

This is an excellent explanation of the 203(K) program by my friend Deborah Garvin down in Oceanside Ca. There is a huge need for this type of financing and with the coming wave of bank owned properties, it will certainly be key for many homeowners.

Via Deborah Garvin California Mortgage Financing (Capital Empire Funding, a subsidiary of Gateway):

FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan....Easily the Most Underused and Least Understood Mortgage Product Available

The opportunities for utilizing the FHA 203(k) program abound in the current market; however, there are very few consumers or agents taking advantage of the opportunity. The reasons for the under utilization of the program expose a couple areas of misunderstanding:

1).   The 203(k) program has been in existence and available for consumers for well over twenty years. However, there are very few lenders who offer the product and there are even fewer lenders and loan officers who know how to originate and process the program.

2).   Listing and selling agents are not familiar with the 203(k) program and, as in all of human nature, there is a tendency to avoid that which we do not know. In preparation for this article I sent emails to as several real estate agents with the following questions:

A.    Have you ever worked with a buyer or seller utilizing the 203(k) program?

B.     As a listing agent, would you be inclined to accept an offer from a 203(k) borrower?

C.     As a selling agent, would you be comfortable with working with a consumer through the process of a 203(k) program?

Contrary to what I had heard from other loan officers, not one real estate agent objected to the use of the 203(k) program when representing either the seller or the buyer. However, almost all of the agents questioned did not understand the program and readily admitted that they would have to be educated in the process prior to encouraging their sellers to accept an offer or working with buyers looking for a renovation project.

(Note: Karen Fiddlerin Mission Viejo, CA is the only real estate agent I corresponded with who has first hand knowledge of the product and she specifically said the biggest challenge was in educating the listing agent about the product).

3).   Consumers are not aware of the program and options available to them because their loan officer and/or their agent have not provided them with thorough knowledge of the program.

The current market of undervalued homes, foreclosures and short sales provide a great opportunity for agents and consumers to create opportunities that would not exist with any other mortgage product. The purpose of this series provide both agents and consumers with a overview of the 203(k) program, implementation and process of the obtaining a 203(k) loan, marketing the loan to sellers, buyers and refinancing consumers and creating a vision for showing all consumers how the 203(k) program could create instant equity in a purchase or refinance of a currently underwater home.

Part One: Overview of the FHA 203(k) program

The 203(k) program is a renovation loan, available for either purchase or no cash out refinance of an existing home within the same loan amounts limits of traditional FHA loans. The program allows for minimal (as low as $5,000.00) cosmetic work, including replacement of appliances as well as a complete rebuild or renovation of an existing property (limited to using at least a portion of the existing foundation).

The loan amount is based upon an appraisal of the specified work to be completed (future value of the home) and allows for an escrow/impound account of up to six months complete housing payment if the house is uninhabitable during the renovation. Final loan amount may be up to 103% of the future value as provided by the appraisal. (NOTE: Actual FHA guidelines allow for loan to values up to 110%, however, lender overlays have reduced this amount to 103%).

There are two versions of the 203(k) program: A streamlined (up to 35K) and a full 203(k). Currently, investors have balked at the advance deposit on the streamline process and have pulled back from offering this version; therefore, only information of the full 203(k) will be presented in this series.

Underwriting Guidelines Summarized

     Owner occupied, 1 to 4 unit properties, SFR, condo and PUD

     HUD/Bank Repos

     Existing homes complete for one year

     New construction on part of original foundation

     Existing home moved to new foundation

     Structural alterations and additions

     Remodeling kitchens and bathrooms

     Changes to eliminate obsolescence and reduce maintenance

     Modernize plumbing, heating, AC and electrical systems

     Energy efficient improvements

     Install or repair well or septic systems

     Roofs, gutters and downspouts

     New free standing appliances

     Interior and exterior painting

     Flooring, carpeting and tile

     Swimming pool repairs (NO new pools, spas or luxury items)

     Other improvements that are a regular part of real estate

Rates competitive to traditional FHA loans

Fully assumable thirty year fixed rates

29/41 Ratios

Traditional FHA credit and income qualifying guidelines

45 day escrow or less available

660 credit score required

General Contractor required (home owner may work as sub for GC)

Up to 6 months PITI and monthly MIP rolled into the loan

Next installment will list the process flow for agents and consumers through the underwriting and renovation process.

Capital Empire Funding, a division of Gateway Diversified, has a dedicated 203(k) department with over 19 years experience working with real estate professionals and consumers on the renovation of both purchase and refinance transactions. Specifically, my extensive background in construction, remodeling and rehabbing properties will ensure you and your clients are represented professionally throughout the lending and renovation process.
Deborah Garvin

If you are looking for answers and creativity to accomplish your home buying goals and financial stability, contact me for a thorough analysis of your current and future home buying and refinance opportunities. FHA, VA, renovation expert, HUD Certified First Time Homebuyer Certified Mortgage Banker.

(619) 787-8212

This Month In Real Estate - September 2010 National Video Report

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:50:23 -0400

Here is the national real estate report for September, 2010. Our Keller Williams International office produces this awesome video each month and I post it here for my clients, friends and family. Although this is a national report and does not take into account some of the nuances that you may be experiencing in your area, the information is still timely and useful for anyone who is considering buying or selling a home. Would you like the local report for the Vancouver Washington Real Estate Market? Please call us any time.

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor® - A Week in Review - Week 12

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:30:07 -0400

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®
A Week in Review - Week 12

Tip #84 - Beware of Promises of Floor Time! - Lead generating or glorified receptionist?

Tip #85 - Your Own Private Floor Time - A much better way to generate leads than sitting and waiting for sign calls.

Tip #86 - My Most Successful Script - Increase your conversion rates with this simple script.

Tip #87 - Know Your Market - Knowing your market can save deals when you least expect it!

Tip #88 - Free Hugs! One Day Only - How will you stand out today?

Tip #89 - A Good Business Plan - Without a business plan, you might as well be an employee.

Tip #90 - Shift Report - Re-Margin Your Business - In order to survive, you must have your costs under control.

For the over achievers in the group, you can go straight to all of the 365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor® blogs to date by following this link:

365 Tips To Becoming A Successful Realtor®