Victor Bijimenian answered:
What do you look for in a good realtor?
You look for D.R.S. which stands for: Dependability. Reliability. Service and everything else that comes along such as honesty, knowledge etc.....
Lynn.pisani answered:
Hey everyone,
It's been a while since my last post but I have a hypothetical question for anyone who cares to advise. If you leave a real
Your broker owns all the listings not you so when you leave....you leave them with the broker. You can always explain the family relationship and request a release from your broker. Sel
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Ed Hodkinson answered:
I was looking at getting involved in some bridal expo's in my area. My question to this gallery is first, what are some of your thoughts on that.
It's funny Gail as that is exactly what my wife said! That side of the argument does have it's points. Thank you very much for the kind words as I am always looking for new wa
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Anna Brocco answered:
How is Central Blvd. school Bethpage?
Since real estate professionals are prohibited from steering, enticing a buyer to purchase/rent, or not, in specific neighborhoods, if unfamiliar with the area do take the time and visi
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Robin Silverberg answered:
Does anyone out there know where to get the plastic door hanging knobs? I live in Nassau Country so anywhere here would be great!
Try contacting Sherri Gillespie, I am sure she can get them for you. I assume you want them custom printed. Here is her contact info:
Sherri Gillespie 516.623.5883...........te
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Joni Van Stavern answered:
How long does it take to have the town of hempstead show in public records a change from 2 family to 1 family home once all issues have been resolved?
This varies by task, but usually mapping can process a simple split or combine between 1-4 weeks depending on the workload. It may take 3-6 months to be processed by the whole office. I
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Jerry Cibulski answered:
does it cost more to heat a home by oil vs gas?
Gas is the cheaper fuel choice. Gas is cheaper by BTU's and the price does not rise on speculation. Oil spikes with season trends and projected demand. That increase is passed on
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Tim Moore answered:
How much value would you say an above ground pool and new PVC fence add to the value of a home?
You're an agent and you are asking us? Each market is different and it is hard for us to know your market. I know places where an above ground pool is looked at as almost offering
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Anna Brocco answered:
Duplex (2 units, any combination) What does this term mean?
Generally a duplex is an example of a two family home; it can be up and down, or side by side.
Audrey Allison, Abr answered:
With the spring months coming up as a new agent I'm gearing up and getting ready to PROSPECT PROSPECT PROSPECT! Right now I'm very active
Ed, everything that you are doing works, I love the fact that you are using the social networks and the internet. Sending out e-cards has been very successful for me. If you need any
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Gail Gladstone, CIPS, TRC, SRES, RECS answered:
What else besides a inspection from a termite specialist can a person do to make sure that there has been no damage done to the insides of the house?
In our area, homeowners do not fill out the Property Condition Disclosures.
Absolutely bring in a home engineer inspection service; if you need a referral for some really good ones
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Audrey Allison, Abr answered:
If I'm approaching an expired listing by phone. How do I check or should I say where do I go to check the Do Not Call List?
Ed
www.donotcall.gov. This web site is very helpful. Do not become discouraged, expired listings are the greatest if you stick with them. Good Luck ED!
Ralph Windschuh answered:
I see alot about contacting FSBO's by door knocking and phone. Is there a forum to contact FSBO's via email.
Ed
Hey Ed, Welcome to the biz and good luck! Face to face is always the most effective way of prospecting for FSBOs and/or expireds. Keep it up! Learn your scripts! Have a plan - i.e.,
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Allan Erps BHG/Rand Realty ABR,SFR,E-PRO,REALTOR ® answered:
I keep reading that I should focus my marketing toward a certain group of buyers (ie first time home buyers). Should you not market to everyone?
Anyone and EVERYone! You need to meet and greet all. This is a people business and you learn many things from diverse cultures, ages etc. Best of Luck!!
Allan Erps BHG/Rand Realty ABR,SFR,E-PRO,REALTOR ® answered:
So far in my few months in real estate I've had 3 buyers that I'm working with. My question to everyone is when looking up school districts
Good answers below, Anna's answer is entirely accurate. Unless the Buyer tells you specifically what they want tell them you can try to arrange meetings with any administrators the
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Lynn911.com Dallas Real Estate Agent answered:
I was thinking to myself what our business is all about. I always come back to one word...REFERRALS. I wanted to see what the opinions are out there
I believe it is a % of a Realtos practice HOWEVER I would never "bank roll" on it
Lynn911 Dallas Realtor & Consultant, Loan Officer, Credit Repair Advisor
The Michae
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Anna Brocco answered:
My daughter is looking to buy a home in plainedge school district, is that considered a good school district
Since real estate professionals are prohibited from steering, enticing a buyer to purchase, or not, in specific neighborhoods, consider a visit to the school--ask for a tour of the faci
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Karla Harby answered:
Closing process in New York State
I've closed on two properties in Monroe County. My experience was similar to Nassau County in that both sides had a lawyer involved, but otherwise there was less paperwork involved
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Joseph Brown answered:
Well this weekend I'm taking my 1st client to see a house. They really like the house and Im hoping that they want to make an offer on it as I
You did say "client" so I will assume you entered into a buyer broker agreement with the buyer. Do come prepared and show comps to negotiate the best price for your buyer.
If
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Anna Brocco answered:
So as I sit at home and finish my FSBO direct mail campaign I was trying to think of other ways to potentially add to my SOI. I was thinking about
Rather than asking such a question on this forum, have you considered a discussion with your broker owner... if not consider the idea, that's what they get paid for, and he/she ma
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