Bea Lueck's (bealueck) Blog

Merriam-Webster defines insurance as: Definition of INSURANCE 1 a : the business of insuring persons or property b : coverage by contract whereby one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril   This blog is about "B" - loss by a specified ...

What a week this has been with two closings that were on a very slippery, perilous slope to doom.   Let me begin with I'm a fairly new agent, six months into my new career.  HOWEVER or as a good friend says HOWEVAH - I'm not a total newb.  I've closed as many transactions in my six month career ...

Ransom as in "ransomware" - a malevolent spyware that imitates antivirus software warnings and demands payment.  And if you are unfortunate enough to click to pay for the upgrade - they now have your billing information as well. I was checking out real estate listing sites the other night when it...

"Hi, you've reached Bea Lueck.  I can't come to the phone at the moment, please leave your name and number and I will get back with you as soon as I can."  BEEP Yes, that is what it says.  PLEASE leave a message!  I really and truly do care and want to return your call. There are times when it is...

I friend.  I tweet.  I'm linked.  I blog - both in the Rain and abroad.  Google likes me!!  I text and I'm totally lost without my bluetooth.  I can't drive without talking on the phone to someone!  Oh - I also forum: three local and one on my pets.  And in my spare time, I try to sell houses!  A...

Do you view your MLS listings the way a potential client would?  If you don't, you should!  My morning chuckle was a new listing for a custom home on 1.25 acres.  Everything about the written description said WOW.  4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, lots of tile, jacuzzi tub, custom cabinets and upgrades - t...

Sometimes when it rains, it pours!  Saturday afternoon, I'm sitting at the Real Estate office.  I was on floor and was about to call it a day.  My husband called to tell me the roof of the garage blew off.  Honestly, I thought he was being silly.  (He likes to do that occasionally and tell overly...

There are SO many things I need to learn to become a successful blogger.  Let's see - keep it short and concise.  You are not writing the epilogue to War & Peace.  OK, 300 to 500 words.  Got it.  How many is that so far...43.  Did you count to see if I'm correct?? Next is pick a topic you are fam...