Carla Bowen
Carla Bowen, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives White Mountains, was recently appointed by Governor Jan Brewer to the Arizona Department of Real Estate Advisory Board. Carla has served in the real estate industry for 32 years and currently has two offices with her partner, Randy Tenney. Realty Executives White Mountains has over 11% of the market and is listed as the highest producing company in the area.
Congratulations Carla!
By: Marcie Geffner
Published 2010-06-10 09:53:36
Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale.
When you receive a low offer on your house, the best response is to counter with a price you’re willing to accept.
You just received a purchase offer from someone who wants to buy your home. You’re excited and relieved, until you realize the purchase offer is much lower than your asking price. How should you respond? Set aside your emotions, focus on the facts, and prepare a counteroffer that keeps the buyers involved in the deal. Continue reading
Tim Holt
Tim Holt, Broker/Owner at Realty Executives of Wichita, has recently been re-appointed to another 4-year term on the Kansas Real Estate Commission by Governor Mark Parkinson. In 1997, Tim was first appointed to a special task force designated to reform the Kansas Real Estate BRETTA statute (agency law).
Tim has participated in the real estate industry for over 30 years and also is currently serving as the President of the Wichita Area Association of Realtors for 2010. When Tim is not working in real estate, you’ll him on horseback as a volunteer at Old Cowtown Museum or tending to his herd of Texas Longhorns at his Flying H ranch.
If you want to get the full value for your green home when it comes time to sell, use a green real estate agent and a green MLS.
You’ve upgraded your home with the latest green features and there’s an eco-friendly buyer out there looking for a green home. How can the two of you connect?
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Your first home purchase is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to limit the trauma and help you find the home of your dreams the first time around.
Set your budget
The most important step in selecting a home is knowing how much you can spend. If you already use an electronic budgeting system, you’re ahead of the game. If not, track your expenses for the past several months to a year. Try to quantify the “gray areas” of cash withdrawals that disappear on small purchases. Now add up your current rent and other related expenses. If you’ve been saving money toward your down payment, note that, as well. Finally, ask yourself where you can tighten your belt with your existing discretionary purchases. This is the maximum amount you could pay per month.
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Randy Hayer
Realty Executives Merced is a dominating force in its marketplace. Broker/Owner, Randy Hayer and his thirty Executives rank number two in market share and are quickly closing in on the number one company, which is the largest Century 21 company in central California. Trailing far behind for third place is a Coldwell Banker office with eighty agents.
Randy McKinney
Randy McKinney, one of our Regional Developers in the Gulf Shores region, is heading a task force against BP in an effort to help REALTORS in the area receive compensation for their losses resulting from the oil spill.
In an already turbulent real estate market, the Gulf oil spill has had even more severe repercussions for the Southeastern states of the country. Areas that were showing signs of stabilization are now seeing even bigger losses than this time last year. The effects are spanning the scope of the industry – from agents losing compensation and homeowners losing money on rentals to murmurs of insurance companies increasing rates and the threat of oil damaging beachfront properties.
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Marvin Greenberg, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives of Boca Raton reports that one of his Executives, Christel Silver, has been named as the 2010 President of the Florida Council of Residential Specialists (CRS).
The CRS is the highest designation awarded to residential sales associates and recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. The Florida chapter is comprised of dedicated real estate professionals who are either designees (those who have received the prestigious designation) or general members (those who are working on their requirements).
Former Prudential Office Now Converted to Realty Executives Nevada's Choice
Chick James, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice wanted to grow his office. Instead of doing it the “usual” way of recruiting one agent at a time, he considered a different approach. Chick had heard from his Executives that a local Prudential office was rumored to be closing its doors. He contemplated the possibilities.
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Jennifer Dollar wins '30 Under 30'
Realty Executives International, Inc. is honored to announce REALTOR® Jennifer Dollar, co-owner of Realty Executives Seminole and Realty Executives Central Florida, has been named to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) esteemed “30 Under 30.” Dollar was one of 30 REALTORS® of more than 700 applicants from around the United States selected by NAR. NAR is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
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