Part 2 starts in on the Action plan checklist of all the places you need to be online. Includes: – Craigslist – Google – Virtual Tours – Video and many more. Watch it if you’re serious about selling your own home successfully without paying a listing agent fee.
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Article by Donald Plunkett

A lot of people give up on selling their homes, or do not try to sell at all because they think you cannot sell a home in a down market. The truth is, you can sell a home in any market. There has been and always will be demand for housing. There are two critical factors that must be addressed, however, to ensure you can and will sell your home: exposure and pricing.

For the home to have adequate exposure, hundreds or thousands of potential buyers must be aware it is for sale. Just as you cannot post a ‘For Sale’ sign on your couch in your living room and expect to sell it, you probably will not be able to sell a home without exposing it to the marketplace. While this may evolve with new technologies that come about, in today’s world, being listed on the MLS equates to market-wide exposure. The MLS database is the database of homes for sale in an area and is searched by thousands of real estate agents. The MLS also feeds property data to websites like Realtor.com, major local brokerage websites, agent websites, and other sites. This allows active buyers to locate and compare homes, with or without the help of a Realtor

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Article by Craig Wright

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Checking out websites of various pool builders, one can actually flip through the slideshow or picture galleries showing amazingly built and inspiring outdoor havens with one-of-a-kind pool designs. You can opt to have a Malibu inspired vacation home that features a pool and spa with a dramatic lighting style.

Even if you have an old vintage home with traditional interiors, you can still create a truly beautiful outdoors with a medium-sized family pool and acquire the services of a professional landscaping artist to design your pool area. Complete the look by building a pool house and perhaps, an outdoor kitchen that you can use when entertaining friends.

Having a swimming pool built in your own property is one of the best ways to update your home and your outdoors. You can show friends your designs by picking a supremely sophisticated swimming pool nestled in a wonderfully landscaped backyard or garden. When looking for design inspirations, it is best to round up your favourite images and see what you love about each design and get the look in your own property.

When thinking of ways to upgrade the look of your home, whether indoors or outdoors, there is no need to hurry. It is best to determine what you and your family need as well as your intentions for upgrading. It pays to surf the internet for home renovation tips and tricks. Don’t make a mistake of deciding on home upgrades that don’t payoff. Although home upgrades are purely a personal choice, it is smart to choose and look at home modifications and additions with an eye toward selling the property. Creating a beautiful and comfy home goes beyond having classic furniture pieces, stylish throw blankets, pretty quilted comforters and picture perfect window treatments.

Convinced that you don’t have the budget for that new and big investment home addition? Look for pool building companies that offer low interest rates for pool building

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This is probably the most common question we encounter when selling our product or service. The problem with the question is when it is asked. If the prospect asks too early in the discussion, prior to us discovering the needs, crafting the right solution, demonstrating the benefits, then we can lose the deal before we get started. Eventually the question of cost will come up. What I would like to show you is how to control when you answer the question and give you a higher chance of closing the deal.

The best way to answer the “How much does it cost?” question when it comes too quickly in the discussion is to ask a question back to the prospect. “Right now I’m not sure because we haven’t discussed your needs and desires enough for me to make a good recommendation. In fact, it may be that we don’t have what you really need. So, would it be okay if I asked some more questions in order to be able to find the best solution for you?”

You have asked permission to continue the discussion and by saying that you may not have the solution needed, you have also let the prospect know that you are not going to give them a product that doesn’t work for them.

This is one of the biggest fears people have when making a purchase, especially of a product or service they have never used before. I see this very often with technology products and services. Many times the buyer isn’t sure what they need, how they are going to use it, and if it really is going to help them. Only by asking questions can we help our prospects understand their needs and how our products or services will make their jobs easier.

After you get the okay to continue the discussion, follow-up with some good probing questions to discover what the customer wants to change about their current situation and how they believe your product will fulfill this need.

For example, if we were selling a big screen television, we could ask where the TV was going to be located, how many people would be watching, if they ever had entertainment events at their home where the TV was the center of attention like for the Super Bowl. All of these questions and answers will give you more insight into the usage. Some additional questions could be if the TV was considered a part of the decor or more of a necessary appliance that hopefully fits with the room. Was it going to hang on the wall or be put into an entertainment center?

An additional benefit of asking these types of questions is that you can uncover opportunities. If the prospect talks about how much he enjoys watching movies on the big screen, this opens the door to ask about the sound system. You could offer to provide installation and wiring upgrades to maximize the experience of owning a big screen TV with a movie theater sound system.

Now that you have taken the time to ask all of these questions and gotten the answers, you are ready to have the investment discussion. I recommend making 3 offers which range in price and options based on what you have learned. By doing this you are giving the prospect the ability to stay within their budget while fulfilling their desires for the product. They are the one making the choice giving them power and not feeling that you have pushed a solution on them.

This technique can be used for any product or service and in a face-to-face or a phone conversation. If it is a phone conversation, you will want to offer the 3 options and set a specific time for the prospect to come and see the options for themselves. “Mr. Jones, the three options I think fit your needs the best are Option A for $ 550.00, Option B for $ 650.00 and Option C for $ 800.00. I will set those out for you to look at. Can you come by in the next hour?”

Remember, people don’t like to be sold to but the do appreciate someone who is trying to help solve their problems. Be a problem solver and offer options based on an understanding of the clients needs.

Just a quick home movie spanning a few days to show the different steps that went into getting our driveway repaved in the condo association where we live. I feel like I said the word “Asphalt” 50 times. Hahaha!
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You home’s first impression is important! And for the 96% of potential buyers that use the internet as their primary method to check out homes they want to see, your online curb appeal can make or break your home’s chances of being sold! This week’s entry features 1830 O’Hara Lane, Middletown | MLS#10183301. The beautiful jewelery featured in this episode was provided by Beadevoted, www.beadevoted.com. The Real Estate Minute can be seen Wednesday at noon on ABC 27! Or visit Joy’s website at http or follow joy on Twitter! www.twitter.com
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Some are pretty easy, others are easy to overlook! Follow these tips and the sale of your home will be easy! If you have thoughts, write them in the comment box!

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Roscoe..i will ask again..let go !!! .. Hit The Road Jack (Ray Charles) …..item 2..Owner Offers ,000 Reward for the Return of Her Stolen Dog “Bubba Gump McMillan” (10/05/2011) …


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Ray Charles was the musician most responsible for developing soul music. Singers like Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson also did a great deal to pioneer the form, but Charles did even more to devise a new form of black pop by merging ’50s R&B with gospel-powered vocals, adding plenty of flavor from contemporary jazz, blues, and (in the ’60s) country. Then there was his singing; his style was among the most emotional and easily identifiable of any 20th century performer, up there with the likes of Elvis and Billie Holiday. He was also a superb keyboard player, arranger, and bandleader. The brilliance of his 1950s and ’60s work, however, can’t obscure the fact that he made few classic tracks after the mid-’60s, though he recorded often and performed until the year before his death.

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…..item 2)……website…… www.wctv.tv ….Updated: 7:42 PM Oct 5, 2011….Owner Offers ,000 Reward for the Return of Her Stolen Dog

Thomasville Police are searching for a missing English bulldog after he was allegedly stolen from Bow Wow Boutique in Thomasville between Saturday night (10/1) and Sunday morning (10/2).

Posted: 5:22 PM Oct 5, 2011
Reporter: Caroline Gonzmart; Donnitra Gilbert
Email Address: caroline.gonzmart@wctv.tv;donnitra.gilbert@wctv.tv

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Thomasville, Ga — 10/2/2011 — 11:15PM –

English bulldog owner Teresa McMillan says she brought her dog, ‘Bubba Gump McMillan,’ with her from Atlanta, Georgia while she visited family in Thomasville.

McMillan says she boarded Bubba on Saturday night, October 1, at Bow Wow Boutique on Madison Street in Thomasville.

She says everything was ‘fine’ until she returned to the boarding facility at 3 pm on Sunday, October 2, to pick Bubba up.

McMillan was informed that her dog had been stolen during an overnight burglary at the Boutique.

Thomasville Police are investigating the burglary.

McMillan says TPD was notified about the burglary hours before she found out her dog was missing.

McMillan has offered a ,000 reward for Bubba’s safe return. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts, or the burglary in general, should contact the Thomasville Police Department at (229) 227-7075.
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—– by vet Location: fl on Oct 5, 2011 at 11:45 PM
always put a chip in your pet’s

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—– by animal lover Location: ga on Oct 5, 2011 at 09:38 PM
i know how it feels my dog went missing after 7 years. he was like a child. i think someone picked him up on the road while i was at work. it is a bad feeling. people just dont understand the pain they cause others when they take a pet or a child that is not theirs.

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—– by Patti Location: Thomasville on Oct 5, 2011 at 09:22 PM
I’m so sorry about Bubba!! His being taken like that is like a mother taking her child to daycare, and someone taking that child! My continued prayers are with Bubba’s family for their strength in this time, and for Bubba’s safe return!!

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—– by Herp on Oct 5, 2011 at 09:13 PM
1. Buy bulldog at local pet store for 0. 2. Turn in bulldog to owner offering k reward. 3. Profit!

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—– by Bubba’s Aunt Location: Atlanta on Oct 5, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Thank you to everyone who has shown concern for Bubba. We are especially asking for prayer to find out the truth about Bubba’s kidnapping. The truth will lighten the heart of both the McMillans and those involved with the offender. It is time for healing and forgiveness to begin. Follow him on FB @ Bring Bubba the Bulldog HOME! Please spread his story far and wide.

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—– by Allison Court on Oct 5, 2011 at 09:56 PM in reply to Bubba’s Aunt
Have you tried craigslist to see if the idiot who did this is trying to sell him there? Hope this helps and hope you find the dog

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—– by Kimberly on Oct 5, 2011 at 06:27 PM
How terrible to have a family member stolen like that! I hope he turns up.

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—– by bulldog momma Location: killearn on Oct 5, 2011 at 06:13 PM
I really hope you find Bubba…They are the best, and I shared your plea on Facebook!!Will keep our eyes open!!!!

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—– by Melanie on Oct 5, 2011 at 08:40 PM in reply to bulldog momma
My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope and Pray that Bubba is returned safely to his loving home. I am assuming he doesn’t have a microchip so that he can be tracked?

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—– by Derp on Oct 5, 2011 at 09:11 PM in reply to Melanie
Chips are only good if he shows up at a shelter that has a reader.

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—– by Bubba’s Aunt on Oct 5, 2011 at 10:08 PM in reply to Derp
His is micro chipped. I do not want to say much more. Thanks!

—– by friend of Bubba’s on Oct 5, 2011 at 09:54 PM in reply to Melanie
I believe he does have a microchip, but that won’t help unless down the road someone scans it and notifies the true owners.
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Article by harry morgan

Whenever you think of the word “franchising,” real property in all probability will not be the very first thing to come back to mind. But maybe it should be!

Opposite to an effectively-liked misconception regarding franchises, several actual estate franchise opportunities can be found at a startup cost that guarantees to not break your budget. Certainly, capitalizing on the limitless potential of this market will be as simple as doing a little bit of analysis to determine which actual estate franchise is best for you and then diving proper in!

To assist you choose a real estate business franchise that is right for you, the following will provide a head-begin take a glance at a number of real estate franchise opportunities, each from established corporations and newer companies. These franchises cowl all kinds of real estate providers including property management, actual property advertising sales, and general dwelling sales. In addition, startup prices for these alternatives range from low- to mid-level.

Real Estate Franchises

Real estate franchise alternatives vary from common to niche. While this listing lists just a few of the many real property franchise alternatives, it supplies a sampling of the choices available to actual property entrepreneurs.

1) Actual Property Administration

Real Property Management has been in enterprise for over 20 years and affords help starting from coaching and software packages to enterprise playing cards and advertising brochures. Capitalizing on the rising property administration trade, this franchise carries a startup cost of between $ 20,000 and $ 30,000.

2) HomeLife Realty Services, Inc.

Catering to licensed real estate brokers or agents only, HomeLife Realty Providers supplies a possibility for franchisees to hitch an established and patented real estate system. HomeLife Realty requires liquid capital of $ 50,000 – $ a hundred,000 and a complete capital funding of $ 50,000. For a franchise price of $ 15,000 and a low month-to-month flat charge of $ 299 for the principal dealer and simply $ one hundred fifteen for every additional full-time associate, HomeLife Realty Companies gives national promoting and access to its 5 Star Advertising System. In addition, franchisees reap the benefit of skilled coaching, assist providers, and technical services.

3) Residence & Lands Journal

Established in 1973, Home & Lands has been in enterprise for over 30 years. This network of over 330 magazines boasts an annual manufacturing of roughly sixty two million magazines that cowl thousands of communities within the United States and Canada. Residence & Lands franchisees receive individual, non-overlapping territories through which to promote advertisements to real estate professionals. With a $ 50,000 minimal liquid capital requirement and a web price requirement of $ a hundred and fifty,000, Dwelling & Lands Journal is an choice for these looking for a low-to-mid funding degree franchise. Offering the profit of extensive coaching, Home & Lands offers alternatives each for those with prior actual property expertise and for those with none prior trade experience.

These 5 corporations represent just a fraction of the more than thirty real estate franchise alternatives out there to the interested entrepreneur. Whether your funds is massive or small and whether or not your curiosity is shopping for, selling, repairs, or development, likelihood is there is a real property enterprise franchise alternative that is a right for you!

What does it take to sell your own home and what should you do first? You’re responsible for both the seller’s and the agent’s duties. The most important this is to make sure your pricing is comparable to others in the neighborhood. Set a good listing price and you will attract buyers to the table. You can also attract buyers with lots of pictures on the Internet and by staging your home appropriately. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more FSBO advice.

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Selling your home is a challenge that you as an owner must face. There are certain instances wherein you may have a once in a lifetime lucky shot with the deals you make, but as far as most FSBO sellers are concerned, it isn’t as easy as selling pancakes in the morning.

When it comes to selling of real estates, some think that the challenges are not that steep. Little do they know that despite the fact that there are only a few homes that look the same, and the competition is not that much, still there are several factors that you must deal with to be successful in making things happen for you.

Here are a few of the challenges that you need to hurdle to be able to make a successful sale:* Prices speak- this only means one thing, the price you have for your FSBO home will be give the verdict of your sale. Although you may flood all the different FSBO listing Canada with advertisements and all types of sales tactics, but if your price remains to be unreasonable then there is nothing that you can do about it. * Learn to accept what your house is worth as of the moment- regardless of the money you have spent building or purchasing your home in the past this does not mean you can get as much or even close to it at the time you sell it. Real estate fluctuates; therefore you must learn to go with the tide for you to be able to sell your home. * Try to compare with your competitors- look into FSBO listings, and you will be able to see and compare the prices of homes in your area. If you think your price has gone beyond the price range for similar houses, then by all means, lower your price. * Invest in making your home look great- don’t sell off your home with walls about to come off or plumbing system all clogged up. If you were a buyer, would you purchase a home wherein you’re welcomed by maintenance problems rather than a well functioning overall system? Think about what needs to be repaired and start working on it. * Hire a sales representative- this may not be necessary if you think you are confident enough to handle your clients. But if you think you’ll shiver and get all tongue tied once you start to blabber, then spare yourself from the embarrassment and just hire a sales representative to do this job for you. * A clean slate house is the best- titles, mortgage loans and other necessary papers must be intact and complete. Legal document pertaining to the ownership of the house must be ready and there must be no delays whatsoever when transferring them to the buyers name. Remember that this is the most crucial part of your sale as this will decide everything, so continue to make a good impression and don’t waste your buyer time as they wouldn’t want to waste your time as well.

Apart from the fact that selling of real estate is a challenge, everything will all boil down to your ability to wrap things well and offer your home in the best means possible. With these 6 tips, you will never go wrong.

The best way to sell your house quickly is to give a great first impression to buyers by showing an open space and to declutter. When you declutter your home the showing allows buyers to imagine their own space. Also keep in mind appropriate market value and pricing. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more ideas on how to sell your house.

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