Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Stress Management Submitted: 2008-07-29 | Word Count: 686 | Views: 35 The housing market has definitely taken a beating in many parts of the country over the last year. When just a couple years ago record numbers of people were entering the real estate industry, today many of those same people are leaving the business because they're unable to make a stable living. As the economy struggles to get back on its feet, there are things you can do to keep yourself in the industry that you love, and maintain some semblance of peace while doing so.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2008-07-22 | Word Count: 432 | Views: 58 In order to stay on top of all your clients' inquiries, it's a good idea to schedule a time each day that is dedicated solely to replying to emails and phone calls. Clients will appreciate having their concerns dealt with in short order, and they will see you as a well-organized and attentive agent.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Home Improvement Submitted: 2008-07-22 | Word Count: 585 | Views: 62 In a world where chemicals are used on almost every surface we touch, the thought of a chlorine-free pool may sound impossible. After all, we use chlorine and other chemicals to keep nature -out- of traditional swimming pools. These chemicals literally shock the water to keep it free of algae growth and insects.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Internet Marketing Submitted: 2008-07-03 | Word Count: 468 | Views: 38 As a real estate professional, you know the importance of utilizing the latest marketing strategies and technologies. If you already have a website online that highlights your areas of expertise and provides solid information that is useful to visitors, it is now time to start thinking about upping the ante on your internet presence.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Internet Marketing Submitted: 2008-07-03 | Word Count: 727 | Views: 22 Most successful businesses these days have a web presence of some sort, whether it is a blog, MySpace profile, or a personalized website. The importance of having a website for your business in this day and age cannot be understated. The number of households in America that have their own internet connection has been growing exponentially since the mid-90's, and has become a standard medium for research, networking, and communicating around the world.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Traffic Building Submitted: 2008-07-03 | Word Count: 559 | Views: 31 So you have a website that features compelling content and interesting features. Now you need to work on increasing the number of people who visit your site. More traffic to your site means more clients, which of course leads to more money in your pocket. If you already have a website set up and want to become more competitive in your market, then you need to make your site more appealing to the search engines. Why the search engines? Because people who hunt for real estate online do so via search tools such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Agents Submitted: 2008-05-09 | Word Count: 509 | Views: 3 Successful real estate agents are experts at multitasking - juggling open houses, taking calls from clients, and coming up with innovative marketing strategies - all while trying to maintain a balanced personal life. For some agents, the demands on their time become too great, and certain tasks fall by the wayside. In order to restore efficiency and ease the pressure, many realtors today hire personal assistants.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2008-05-08 | Word Count: 706 | Views: 37 If you are about to build a new home, chances are you're focused on how you want everything to look, what features you need, and any safety concerns that may come up if you have children or pets. One thing that you may not have thought about is whether or not you should make your home accessible to people with disabilities.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Mortgages Refinance Submitted: 2008-05-08 | Word Count: 664 | Views: 116 You may have seen the recent television commercials with "The Golden Girls" star, Rue McClanahan, which advertises reverse mortgages. What are these loans? Who is eligible? And what are the risks involved?
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2008-03-03 | Word Count: 511 | Views: 28 When negotiating an offer there's a certain amount of strategy involved that can help you as the buyer get what you want in terms of price and conditions, or at least get you close to the mark. Let's explore some helpful negotiation tips.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2008-03-03 | Word Count: 591 | Views: 29 If you're in the midst of making an offer on a home, you're likely going to be having the property in question inspected by a professional home inspector. It's recommended that you do some thorough research before hiring an inspector.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Investing Submitted: 2008-02-29 | Word Count: 570 | Views: 34 When searching for a place to call home, consider that choosing the "right" neighborhood can be just as important as finding the "right" home. Many elements that will distinguish what is a good neighborhood for you, will of course, be personal.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2008-01-11 | Word Count: 638 | Views: 55 Atlanta's come a long way in the past decade, the city ranked 14th out of 30 walkable American cities in a recent survey done by the Brookings Institute. Committed to combating its notorious urban sprawl with sidewalks, public transit, high-density housing and mixed-use development, Atlanta is helping it's population get a bit trimmer and its property values get a bit higher.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Internet Marketing Submitted: 2008-01-11 | Word Count: 901 | Views: 23 OK, so your daughter came back from her first semester at university and set up a Facebook account for you. But now that you have it what are you going to do with it? Well, if you're a REALTOR, you could start by connecting with your family, friends and colleagues that also have profiles. And then you might want to try to use it to sell some real estate.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-11-27 | Word Count: 732 | Views: 71 Most of us have an emotional attachment to our home, and while this is a good thing, it is best if we can be detached from it when it comes to the sale of our house. Emotional attachment can lead to lost equity.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-11-13 | Word Count: 596 | Views: 31 Suppose you're looking at investing in a particular stock, but the market is active and it's priced much higher than you'd like. It's probably a good idea to wait until there is a bit of slump, and then sell at a higher profit. Similarly, if you already have that stock, you may consider selling at a profit while the price is up.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Agents Submitted: 2007-10-05 | Word Count: 604 | Views: 23 Homes that are listed as "For Sale By Owner" can be very enticing to potential buyers who are looking to save a bit of money. Most sellers decide to sell their homes themselves in order to avoid having to pay commission fees to real estate agents.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-10-05 | Word Count: 680 | Views: 18 While most industries have been affected by the development of new technologies, the real estate industry has been turned on its head thanks to the introduction of new technologies.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Home And Family Submitted: 2007-10-05 | Word Count: 741 | Views: 94 The definition of a nightmare house guest would certainly include behaviors such as slamming doors, moaning, coming around uninvited, breaking your things, and being insensitive to the fact that it is time to leave.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Home And Family Submitted: 2007-10-03 | Word Count: 877 | Views: 84 October is here, and with it our minds turn to spookier subject matters. One scary topic is that of uninvited house guests. While in-laws and old college buddies can be scary house guests, there are creatures that lurk in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate your home. Spiders, bats, and rats are the stuff of nightmares, but they've also been known to come out of the shadows and into our homes.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Investing Submitted: 2007-07-03 | Word Count: 376 | Views: 36 As real estate markets fluctuate around the country home buyers are seeking areas where the market is stable and favors the buying of homes. Occasionally they find an area that is hot for a few weeks but these spurts generally do not last very long.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-06-12 | Word Count: 386 | Views: 100 Now here is the grail of home sales! What is it that buyers actually want? Well, agreeably this will differ with each buyer but it's pretty easy to generalize about the things that buyers look for in a home and it's also just as easy to say what they don't want.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-06-12 | Word Count: 507 | Views: 26 Ok, anyone who has ever purchased or sold a home should be familiar with the concept of contract subjects. For those who have never heard the term, I will explain in more detail. During a home sale there are a number of negotiations that happen between the concerned parties.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-05-01 | Word Count: 347 | Views: 70 At some point during the process of selling a home; your realtor will undoubtedly want to hold an open house. Let's think of this as "The Big Show." Whether people are just looking or are serious about buying, this is the time when more people will see your home in one go than any other. Keep in mind that while the open house for the public may be "the big show," it is the open house for realtors that is "the really important show.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Investing Submitted: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 308 | Views: 27 In the purchase of real estate there is nothing that is more important than information. This is not simply how much a home sells for or what amenities are close by. Information refers to every aspect of the home buying process from conception to completion. Long before you even start looking for a home its a good idea to figure out your home priorities and needs.
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Investing Submitted: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 377 | Views: 30 So exactly what is "Intelligent Investing?" Well, simply put it is investing will a well thought out plan of action and the preparation for any pitfalls that might occur. In different terms, it could be put as "knowing your market."
Expert Author: Joshua Keen | Category: Real Estate Submitted: 2007-02-27 | Word Count: 362 | Views: 35 Have you ever bought things on impulse? Are you really bad when in line at the store and those little impulse items get the best of you? Don't worry, it happens to us all. After all, that is why those items are there.
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