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Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Key Land Company - Lic# 23293
Focused on Real Estate topics and how they relate to the Pacific Northwest, with an occational off topic subject for entertainment. I hope you enjoy it and welcome your input.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
My goal was to combine a pressence on facebook, tweeter, wordpress and activerain.  This took some work!  What I had... facebook social page, and a blog on Activerain.  What I wanted was a facebook "business" page.  More exposure on my blog, and a presence on twitter.  What I did... 1) Set up a "...
11/06/2009
Facebook, Tweeter, Website, Blog.....the list goes on.  I am trying to combine and simplify... I have a wordpress blog and an Active Rain blog.  My wordpress blog is linked to other programs, so I would like to be able to import as I post into my Activerain blog.  Possible?  
11/06/2009
I can be somewhat of a computer geek and I am always keeping my eyes open for new software and technology.  This morning I was looking for a good affordable PDF creator and editor.  I found one!  What I already had: Primo PDF is free available at http://primopdf.com/ I like this program, I like t...
10/15/2009
I received a "lowball" offer this past week, which came equipped with an article about lowball offers.   After reading it, I was not convinced that an offer extremely under market conditions is the best way for a buyer to open the doors to negotiation.  When the offer falls grossly below the list...
05/05/2008
Two factors will play a significant role in determining the timeline and price when you sell 1) Exposure  2)Accurate pricing for the current marketPrice and "days on the market" go together.In pricing homes, the price should reflect the sellers's needs.  I supply a "range" and average days on the...
05/02/2008
Caveat emptor, Latin for "Let the buyer beware." The idea that buyers take responsibility for the condition of the items they purchase and should examine them before purchase. Good foundation for the smart buyer. A rocky relationship with the neighbors can create havoc when it comes time to sell ...
05/02/2008
In our area the Buyer's Agency Agreements is not commonly used.  I have heard it is used more frequently in other areas.  We have all heard stories of buyers that have strayed.   I recently had a buyer sign a purchase and sale with another agent, because they found the perfect property on a Sunda...
04/08/2008
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I am curious on how many agents send mailers, in the from of a newsletter, postcard or note, to their clients or sphere on a monthly basis.  Our office uses the Brian Buffini marketing, and although I like the concept, the monthly mailers often are not focused on real estate.  I used to send out ...
03/30/2008
I wrote earlier that I was going to build a website using Frontpage 2003.  At first I was somewhat frustrated, but now I am excited to see how quickly it is coming together and how easy it is to create forms that have confirmations, and that instantly forward data to my email.  I host through god...
03/28/2008
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Brand New Listing!  2005 MFH on 2 Acres in Onalaska.  1512 SQFT immaculate home!  Priced to sell at $145,000.  Approximately 15 minutes from I-5.  Three bedrooms, plus and office off the master.  Fruit trees, and garden area.  This would make a great place for someone wanting a clean home and acr...
03/28/2008
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Focused on Real Estate topics and how they relate to the Pacific Northwest, with an occational off topic subject for entertainment. I hope you enjoy it and welcome your input.