Shari George's (george06) Blog

Lately in the U.S. there have been strong oppositions to "Big Box" stores coming into neighborhoods.  Homeowners are concerned about preserving their way of life, including their property values.  Many communities have passed ordinances keeping theses mega stores out.  But I wonder, does it work ...

Hi all!!!  I am so happy that many of you have enjoyed my posts to help new licensees...Thank you all for the kind words...  I have learned another lesson that I want to share with y'all... If you have a client who has acreage to sell, and a home and wants to list them separately be advised of se...

Today I was setting next to a home owner who has really gotten herself in a pickle.  She purchased her home last spring with her boyfriend from a home that was being sold without an agent.  What a lot of us Realtors call FSBO's.  They bought a spacious home in the Lewiston Orchards and moved in w...

I have been thinking of having a logo..my own little stamp that I can put on all of my marketing material.  The question I have is who out there uses a logo, and if you use one, did you design it, or did you have it done by a professional?  I've looked online and have not found anything that exci...

The other day I overheard a conversation about a teen who is on drugs and out of controll.  I heard how you would never guessthat by looking at his rather successful mother.  The conversation went on about how much the boy's mother worked and it wasthe price she paid for her great success.  As I ...

After reading a post in one of my blogs geared toward newbies, I started wondering what made many of us choose Real Estate for a career. For me, it was after 20 years in the grocery business.  I had held many positions in a grocery store including bakery, courtesy clerk, checker and Assistant man...

In today's decisive world it's hard to believe that people are still being roped in to fraudulent mortgage offers.  Case in point-- A couple are looking for a home here have applied for a loan through a major lending branch, but are unable to qualify.  It seems like there are several things holdi...

Isn't it great when you learn something new?  Isn't it better when it comes to you in the way of help, and not by the way of hard knocks?  I found out something that totally saved the sale of my listing.This particular listing I'm working with both sides..my buyer came from an open house that I h...

When I first log on to Active Rain, the first thing that I like to do is to check out my associates posts.  I read and comment on theirs first before I go on to the featured posts..It's out of respect to those that I feel have earned a spot on my list. These are the ones who always have something...

The opportunity you have been waiting for!!   Busy drive through espresso building located on Pullman Highway between Moscow and Pullman!!  The building is plumbed, complete with bathroom!  Has electric heat and A/C.  Business will be sold with a fully stocked inventory and the current owner will...