http://www.realestatewebmasters.com Discuss general issues in the world of real estate. Trends in the industry, which franchise to join, recent real estate news. New Realtors, learn from seasoned agents and brokers. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:27:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/images/new/misc/rss.jpg http://www.realestatewebmasters.com http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39351&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:18:03 GMT Anyone have any info on a supposed new NAR standard that will require that we disclose our brokerage and that we are licensed in our state on EVERY sodial media post that has anything at all to do with real estate? Anyone have any info on a supposed new NAR standard that will require that we disclose our brokerage and that we are licensed in our state on EVERY sodial media post that has anything at all to do with real estate? ]]> Real Estate Chat Sam Chapman http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39351 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39346&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:10:11 GMT Link: http://searchengineland.com/google-builds-out-a-national-real-estate-search-engine-30232 I was on here awhile back trying to explain to agents that they need to join together to take back control of the industry and come up with solutions and services that consumers want. There is a... Link: http://searchengineland.com/google-b...h-engine-30232

I was on here awhile back trying to explain to agents that they need to join together to take back control of the industry and come up with solutions and services that consumers want.

There is a huge amount of stuff in development from people with deep pockets that want to further distance the agent from the center of the real estate transaction. Slick websites and lead capture methods are nice... but those are reactionary and at the mercy of forces outside your control. My mantra: take control.

This new google map service should be a wake up call to all brokers to realize that the big players in r.e. (and outside r.e.) want to eventually turn you into a facilitator and keep most of the $$ themselves. See prior post - 7 things every agent should know. ]]> Real Estate Chat over40 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39346 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39342&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:37:08 GMT Hi guys I just want to ask what is your hardest transaction since you entered the real estate business and what are the solutions that you have done to fix the problem? Hi guys I just want to ask what is your hardest transaction since you entered the real estate business and what are the solutions that you have done to fix the problem? ]]> Real Estate Chat kellierhymes http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39342 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39318&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:33 GMT This Youtube video is a commercial selling used mobile homes ... it made me chuckle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-RLqLx1iYI This Youtube video is a commercial selling used mobile homes ... it made me chuckle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-RLqLx1iYI ]]> Real Estate Chat satxproperty http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39318 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39301&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:55:04 GMT Looking for some feedback about the USDA RD (Rural Development 100% loan product) for those of you in states other than Washington.

Are you experiencing backlogs with your local office?

Here in Washington they are currently reviewing applications made on September 30th 2009. That's about a 50 day delay here, resulting in a 60+ day close at best.

This delay is causing some real problems for my USDA buyers here as they are no longer competitive with FHA, VA or Conventional buyers.

Seeing the same thing in your state? ]]> Real Estate Chat Puyallup Agent http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39301 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39285&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:37:22 GMT Just wondering if anyone can tell me why or why not Google does or does not look at our IDX feeds as duplicate content? If two agents have the same IDX feeds I would think it would be duplicate content in the eyes of Google and therefore would not be indexed. Just wondering if anyone can tell me why or why not Google does or does not look at our IDX feeds as duplicate content?

If two agents have the same IDX feeds I would think it would be duplicate content in the eyes of Google and therefore would not be indexed. ]]> Real Estate Chat Arizona Real Estate http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39285 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39240&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:07 GMT As most of you know, I have spent the last several years mastering working with buyers and lead conversion. It's done great for me and my company. The good news is, I believe our market is sputtering back to life. The bad news for me is, I'm pretty weak in listings. I have always had a bunch of listings personally, but they were almost always referrals.

My goal with this post is to hear from some of you who are excellent at obtaining listings. I'm not worried about getting the listing once we have the appointment. With almost 33,000 buyers in our system, we get every listing we go on. We also sell 35% of our own listings right now. So getting the listing once we are in front of them is pretty easy.


With all that said, is there any 1 or 2 things you have done in your Real Estate career from a marketing standpoint, that has generated the most appointments for you. Has anyone ever hired a telemarketer? Does anyone do Radio or TV with success? What has created the most listing leads for you over the years? Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Real Estate Chat Mitch http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39240 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39222&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:19 GMT I am just curious to learn what your thoughts are on the Realtors Property Resource (RPR) service. Wondering how it will affect IDX feeds or any web related service (If at all). Thank you for your time. I am just curious to learn what your thoughts are on the Realtors Property Resource (RPR) service. Wondering how it will affect IDX feeds or any web related service (If at all).

Thank you for your time. ]]> Real Estate Chat RickDuranddotCom http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39222 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39211&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:35 GMT Somebody copied our www.occasiorealty.com site to occasio-real-estate dot come. The weird thing is that the people that stole it are registered in Vancouver, WA. Any idea why somebody would do this? What is the recourse? All our contact info is still on that site. Somebody copied our www.occasiorealty.com site to occasio-real-estate dot come. The weird thing is that the people that stole it are registered in Vancouver, WA. Any idea why somebody would do this? What is the recourse? All our contact info is still on that site. ]]> Real Estate Chat stevetrang http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39211 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39183&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:53:51 GMT We would like to do a really good video presentation of the builders we work with, their homes, and subdivisions. I notice that the really good videos have a great script that goes along with it. I think it could be done with Video or Pictures but I am thinking of a 3 to 5 minute presentation... We would like to do a really good video presentation of the builders we work with, their homes, and subdivisions. I notice that the really good videos have a great script that goes along with it. I think it could be done with Video or Pictures but I am thinking of a 3 to 5 minute presentation with a scripted voice over.

What would you guys recommend. Hiring a professional? A site that allows you to upload video or pics and do a voice over? Any ideas are appreciated. ]]> Real Estate Chat donnalong http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39183 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39182&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:08:48 GMT Arizona production home builders are starting to buy depressed valued land. The sales price is as attractive as it has been in years. This is good news too! Arizona production home builders are starting to buy depressed valued land. The sales price is as attractive as it has been in years. This is good news too! ]]> Real Estate Chat lylej http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39182 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39167&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:16:16 GMT Power companies in Phoenix are beginning to lease solar panels to their customers. A study shows the expense of the panel lease and eventual purchase by the customer will outweigh any savings. Any thoughts on this? Power companies in Phoenix are beginning to lease solar panels to their customers. A study shows the expense of the panel lease and eventual purchase by the customer will outweigh any savings. Any thoughts on this? ]]> Real Estate Chat lylej http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39167 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39105&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:27:56 GMT Anybody have any thoughts on GMAC Real Estate combining with Real Living? We are with GMAC now and are not very familiar with Real Living. Anybody have any thoughts on GMAC Real Estate combining with Real Living? We are with GMAC now and are not very familiar with Real Living. ]]> Real Estate Chat donnalong http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39105 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39055&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:34:33 GMT Probably heard this from someone or it may have happened to you, but Learn from me!

I recently had some relocating customer's in my car showing them homes in the range of 300-450K (cash deal). We probably saw over 20 homes in a couple of days. The second day we broke about 2 pm and they were on their way to visit with family.

Later that evening I see them log in and look at a one home extremely far from their target area and over the price point they wanted to be at. I call the following day and the customer says they are right in the middle of something can he call me back. Of course, I said...a few hours later I get a call from the customer and he tells me they found a home and bought it $505K.

I was shocked, stunned and disappointed. Never saw that coming. I asked him why he didn't include me and he said 'You can't win'em all'...

They ended up buying from an owner broker and I bet that conversation was 'if you buy w/o a broker I will cut you a better deal.'

Anyway my point is always sign a buyer broker agreement, especially if you are giving it your time, effort and money to help someone find a home. ]]> Real Estate Chat carlosreym http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39055 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39041&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:40:01 GMT Speaking of stimulus, the Arizona Department of Housing just received 20 million dollars from Washington to use for loans on foreclosed properties. They will loan up to 22% of the value of the home, with very liberal guidelines for repayment. Any other States doing this? Speaking of stimulus, the Arizona Department of Housing just received 20 million dollars from Washington to use for loans on foreclosed properties. They will loan up to 22% of the value of the home, with very liberal guidelines for repayment. Any other States doing this? ]]> Real Estate Chat lylej http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39041