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Disclosing Energy Costs!
When you are listing a house, revealing the energy costs could put you at an advantage. According to Realtor Magazine, listings that disclose energy costs have a higher close rate, spend less time on the market, and sell closer to the asking price compared to homes that do not disclose this information.
A study was done by Elevate Energy of homes for sale in the Chicago area and found that attached homes either a condo or townhouse that disclosed energy costs spent about 25 fewer days on the ma…
It's a Good Season for First -time Home Buyers!
It's a Great time for First-time Home Buyers! Real estate has gone through tough times and many people suffered though foreclosure or short sales, but the market is turning and conditions are great for first-time home buyers.
There are many programs out there for first-time home buyers. There are education programs as well as incentive programs. Interest rates are still low and home prices have not started creeping up yet. This makes owning a home an extremely good idea.As part of the econ…
New Bedford Celebration Day in Fort Myers, Florida!
New Bedford Celebration Day in Fort Meyers, Florida occurs yearly and always draws a huge crowd. Snowbirds and natives of the Southcoast flock to this event in Fort Myers each year to celebrate their native city. This event always draws close to 1,000 attendees.
WBSM will be there with PHIL Paleologos and Kasey Silvia broadcasting live from Fort Myers on March 10th and March 11th as well as from the New Bedford Day event on March 10th with live call ins during the afternoon.
BOLD Moves Real…
Real Estate Designation and Certification Courses!
The National Association of Realtors encourages members to increase their professionalism, proficiency, marketability and income through pursuing of an officially endorsed NAR designation or certification. Besides the many professional benefits and quality education these courses offer, many of these courses have already been approved for continuing education credits.
Here are some of the Designation Courses: Accredited Buyer's Representative Designation (ABR)
Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
C…
3 Ways Rookies Can Boost Their Client Base
3 Ways Rookies Can Boost Their Client Base
At Real Estate Connect, agents offer their strategies for drumming up new business fast.
When you’re a new agent trying to build a business from scratch, it’s not easy figuring out how to build a client base. Most rookies need a few months at least to market themselves and spread the word about their business before clients start signing on. But what tactics will get you there the quickest?
Every agent has to tap int…
Bold Moves Real Estate hosts Seller's Workshop!
Bold Moves Real Estate is hosting a Seller's Workshop, Tuesday, January 13th at 6PM at Flour Girls Baking Co., located at 230 Huttleston Ave.,Fairhaven, MA. This will be an informal, round table meeting with no obligation. Everyone is invited to attend.
Are you contemplating selling your home? This is a great opportunity to have all your questions answered.
The event will feature Dave Garro, a real estate agent at Bold Moves Real Estate. He will be ready and willing to answer your real estate …
Who is a Typical Realtor?
What makes a Typical Realtor? The National Association of Realtors (NAR), just published a 2014 Member Profile Report. The "Typical Realtor": Has a Median Gross Income of $47,700
Sales Volume: %1.8 Million
Transactions: 12
What types of Transactions? : Forty-six % of residential brokerage specialists had a transaction involving a foreclosure and 42% had a transaction involving a short sale. Twenty-two % of residential brokerage specialists had at least one commercial transaction si…
What Do Sellers Need to Hear Before They List?
According to a recent blog by Trulia, what should you be telling your seller before they list their house? Sellers may be thinking that inventory is low right now in the housing market, hence their home will sell quickly and easily at the price they'd like. This may not necessarily be the case and can lead to disappointment. Here are some tips to make it a "win win" for everyone.Staging really helps sell a house. It is always work the cost and effort to stage their house. What if they are…
Rainy Day Showings!
Rainy Day Showings! It's a miserable day and the rain is coming down and the last thing you want to do is show a house, but showings in the rain do have some advantages. If someone is willing to come out in the rain to look at a house, you know they are pretty serious and very interested in the house. They are able to see how the house operates in the rain. Is the cellar wet? Are the gutters clear? Does the roof leak? Do you get drenched at the door? This can be very helpful to a buyer.…
MAR Conference 2014 in Falmouth!
The MAR Conference 2014 is up and running in Falmouth, MA yesterday and today. The first day started off with a bang with a great Mobile App for the realtors to post pictures and videos. Kate Lanagan MacGregor, our great leader from Bold Moves Real Estate, Agent Rising Real Estate School, Beyond Bold Media, and Destination Southcoast was in the lead with picture and video posting. It's a great way for the realtors to connect and see what is going on at the conference.
Beyond Bold Media was …
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