by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2011 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
Senate Bill 458 was signed and passed on July 15, 2011 with the intent to provide relief for homeowners and prohibit a deficiency after a “successful short sale.” As I read through the words of the bill, my worst fears were drawn to the words, “agreed upon” and...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2011 | Buying/Selling, Coaching, Marketing, News, Technology |
When we think about using video in real estate applications, the main focus is often on home video tours. Or if we’re really creative, maybe an interview with the homeowner, or an agent profile. While there’s nothing wrong with that approach, maybe it’s time to think...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2011 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing mortgage rates, fixed and adjustable, reaching all-time record lows providing further incentive for those homeowners looking to refinance. The 30-year...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2011 | Best Practices, Coaching, Marketing, News |
According to NAR’s 2010 “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers,” almost 50% of buyers used open houses as a key part of their home search. Here are five tips to a successful open house: 1) Select the right property. 2) Make your home stand out. 3) Get a complete set of...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 21, 2011 | Best Practices, Coaching, Marketing, News |
We all know the NAR stats: • 87% of consumers start their search online, yet 48% of Internet leads are not responded to • 90% of consumers would use the same agent again, but only 11% do • Add these, and other equally dismaying stats, to the ability for consumers to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 21, 2011 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
By writing down all underwater mortgages to market value, the nation’s banks could pump $71 billion per year into the economy, create more than one million jobs annually and save families $6,500 per year on mortgage payments. That’s the bottom line in a new report by...