February 2011

Is a Mortgage going to cost more?

February 28, 2011

Is a mortgage going to cost more? Well the answer is yes. How long will it be before the cost start to really change that’s a good question. But all the talk about what to do with Fannie and Freddie have me wondering what’s a Realtor to do? I’m still not sure but after reading [...]

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The Consumers Guide To Real Estate Staging

February 25, 2011

Real Estate Staging is the act of preparing and showcasing residential or commercial property for sale. It is a systematic and coordinated methodology in which knowledge of real estate, home renovations and creative design principles are applied to attract a buyer. Preparing property involves all or part of cleaning, de-cluttering, updating and repairing, while showcasing [...]

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Going ‘green’ boosts bottom line

February 23, 2011

Incentives to "go green" can cut the cost of rehabs, moves, expansions, and new projects in ways most businesses don’t even realize. Profit-oriented businesses that give heed to protecting people or the planet do very well indeed. The reasons are three-fold: “Greened” companies cut their costs of doing business (electric bills and the like); attract [...]

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TAX BREAKS FOR HOMEOWNERS

February 19, 2011

Did you know that there are tax deductions for some home improvements?  The trick is knowing which ones are tax deductible and which ones are not.  There is a qualifying threshold that the home improvement is to “substantially improve your home.”  Qualifying criteria are as follows: If it adds to the value of your home. Prolongs [...]

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What Makes an Auction Work?

February 18, 2011

The warm spring air was all around us and the bidding was strong.  The auctioneer was selling those “dollar boxes” at the end of the sale and I wanted one.  If fact I’d stayed just for that box. I was a young Father with a couple little girls who had just talked their Dad into [...]

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Do you always have to be right?

February 17, 2011

Why do people in the sales and customer service feel they have to be right?  When a customer calls and has a complaint, needs help, or an answer to a question, the first words out of your mouth set the tone for the whole conversation.  This conversation lays the groundwork for any further dealing that [...]

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What Do You Want to Know?

February 16, 2011

I was asked to speak to a group of business people about real estate.  I enjoy doing this but I really wanted to inform this group about something they want to know. So, I posted this question to my Facebook page as a status update – “If you were to hear a talk about real [...]

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Your Motivated Sellers Need a Motivated Agent

February 15, 2011

I’m trying to show properties to an out-of-town buyer today. I called early yesterday evening to schedule the first showing for 10:15 this morning because I knew the sellers would need some time to get ready to show this half million dollar plus home. The easiest way to schedule as showing now is ‘Showing Assist’ [...]

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A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT VALENTINES DAY

February 14, 2011

Well, if you haven’t noticed it is Valentine’s Day. Many of us celebrate this day by expressing our feelings to our love ones with gifts of flowers and candy, all in the name of St. Valentine. But I was wondering what is the origin of Valentine’s Day? My husband thinks the card, candy and flower [...]

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Cabin Fever? Inside Winter Fun in OKC!

February 12, 2011

Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro areas are not just a wonderful place to live and raise a family it offers a huge amount of activities that help beat the winter blues. It is great to know that home prices are amazing but it’s also great to get out and enjoy your community. Here’s my [...]

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