Cool (and not so cool) Search Terms

April 14, 2008 2 comments

I really like coming up #1, #2 and #7 for this Google search:
real estate superior customer service
Disturbing that someone is searching for “Jay Thompson sex offender” and the blog and sites we have are all over the results (due to posts here and links to sex offender registry systems. I assure you I’m not listed [...]

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Site of the Week: NewARMLS.com

April 13, 2008 1 comment

This will only be of interest to local Phoenix area real estate agents, but it’s worth interrupting your normally scheduled programming. Apologies to non-agents, sometimes these things pop up!
NewARMLS.com is a new “blogsite” (think combination blog / website) that has been brought online to facilitate the transition from the Tempo MLS system to the shiny [...]

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The Home Buying Process - Part 1

April 12, 2008 21 comments

Jay’s Note: I’ve been trying to get Francy to write a post for months years. Today, after handling email inquires from two first time buyers, she finally caved.
For most of us buying a home is the most expensive purchase in our life. Making the right choices can save time, money and future headaches. [...]

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Real Estate Video of the Week #20: ActiveRain Winner

April 11, 2008 7 comments

ActiveRain, a network of 80,000 some odd real estate professionals had a video contest. I spend almost no time there any more, so I’m not sure what the rules and guidelines were, nor how many entries there were, but here is the winner — from Mike Lefebvre with Century 21 Commonwealth in Massachusetts.
 Well done Mike!

Mike’s [...]

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Breaking News: Ummel v. Little - Agent Prevails

April 10, 2008 10 comments

Agent prevails in Ummel v. Little case

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Ummel v. Little Update: Going to the Jury

April 10, 2008

The case of Marty and Vernon Ummel (home buyers) vs. Mike Little (Re/Max real estate agent) is headed to the jury. Closing arguments were delivered today and deliberations are expected to begin tomorr…

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ASU Realty Studies Releases March 2008 Home Sales Stats

April 9, 2008 8 comments

When Jay Butler Director of ASU’s Realty Studies Center releases and comments on data, the mainstream media jumps.
Catherine Reagor of the Arizona Republic reports in “Home Sales Up but still Sputtering”, and Misty Williams of the East Valley Tribune has a more positive spin writing, “Home Sales Rising so far this Year.”
The gist of ASU’s report is [...]

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Phoenix MLS Search - A New Map-based Solution

April 8, 2008 27 comments

Finally, a map-based Phoenix home search I can sink my teeth into. And more importantly, one that plays well with our MLS system.
For a long (long) time, the number of choices a Phoenix real estate agent had for implementing a map-based home search was woefully limited. Fortunately, the leadership at ARMLS (Arizona Multiple Listing Service) [...]

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Arizona Real Estate Investors Association 4th Annual Conference and Expo is Coming

April 7, 2008 1 comment

The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA) is holding its 4th Annual Real Estate Investing Conference & Expo on May 17 – 18 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Elliot Pollack, real estate economic guru and Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad are keynoting (and there are a plethora of other speakers on tap). Pollack [...]

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors

April 6, 2008 5 comments

I love to talk. About pretty much anything. But ask me to speak about blogging and you may find I have trouble shutting up…
I’m honored to have been asked to speak at two local events this month. If you’re in the area, they may be worth checking out. Unfortunately, they both have (small) registration fees. 
The Chandler Chamber [...]

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Leisure World: Phoenix East Valley Real Estate for the “Active Adult”

April 6, 2008 1 comment

Leisure World, located in East Mesa, is a premier active adult (age 55+) community.
Amenities abound. The community is loaded with impeccably maintained lakes, walking / biking trails and a clubhouse with dozens and dozens of activities to appeal to anyone.
Leisure World real estate provides many affordable options — Single-family detached homes, duplex’s and condos [...]

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