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 As Professional Realtors we must recognize that we cannot interfere when a listing is already on the market. If we do, this violates the Code of Ethics. Realtors who are poorly trained, who lack the proper skills in general are now making calls and visitng short sale listed property owners and o...

As I review my business budget I am remembering the training that I received at Keller Williams Realty, in Brevard County Florida. I am starting to brainstorm on the ways that I can get some marketing dollars and closing gifts to help my clients.  Some ideas for those of you looking for the same ...

Short sales are the latest oxy-moron! There is nothing short about them. As Real Estate professionals it is important that we stay informed on how to help our clients succeed in this difficult time.  I have been studying the most efficient ways to perform short sales, and the trick is to keep ask...

Today's Announcement (9.18.07) about the decrease in the interest rates is huge to the real estate industry.  This is helpful to most buyers that are in the debt ratio too high/moderate income level, who were getting turned down for loans. With the adjustment of the housing prices in the latter p...

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*Pick a team*Don't try to buy or sell a home without professional help.*Josephine Carpenter* will represent your best interest.With all the tools and advice available today ranging from books and magazines to online advice like - it would be possible for you to buy your home almost completely wit...