Fox Valley Homes

Like many Realtors, I use technology in my business for a wide range of things.  Social media just started this past year for me, although I am addicted to my Sprint Mogul and all things email.  I get frustrated when I am given an email address that goes to neverland and usually will pick up the ...

I just Zillowed my own house and it was off by about $35,000 today.  Good thing I can check my numbers, since I'm a licensed Realtor!  It's a good idea for all home sellers to get a reality check and dig a little deeper for a list price.  Your neighborhood Realtor can help streamline the pricing ...

I've had more success with regular print ads than I have with e-marketing leads.  HouseValues buyer leads never turn out and for $200/month for 3 leads, it was not worth it.  So what's your favorite?  I'm looking for new ideas and feedback on what does and doesn't work!  I've had great success wi...

Looking for ideas/feedback!  I love the short form some realtors can use to present offers to banks for short sales/REO's/foreclosures.  I also love seeing the real time, online bid statistics for HUD properties in Illinois.  Now, what about combining the two elements in such a way as to reduce s...

After all, it is all about the money, so show me the money, right?  So I've heard the outcry over the new fees on Active Rain, how you're supposed to "invest in your business" and post a blog on AR that 99% of people don't read and don't care about except maybe other Agents/brokers.  AR is the in...

I just realized I have completed my first full year in real estate.  Been so busy I forgot about it being my one year anniversary!  Wow, what a time to pick a new career change.  I read the new blog for rookies by Jason Crouch in Austin, TX and wonder where the light at the end of the tunnel is? ...