Making NAR ‘open, authentic, honest, and constantly in touch’ is a huge task for Todd, but possible because of the new media tools available today. Conversations are the new currency for our culture, especially our web based cultures. People are tired of presentations and yearn for more personal conversations as they seek transparency and authenticity in their relationships. This includes relationships with friends, family and even businesses and marketers. Maybe it started with Enron, maybe it’s the Irag War, maybe it’s the collapse of our economy – maybe it’s all of the above. Whatever the reason(s), people want the real truth, real connections, and real communication.
Archive | February, 2009
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid. Learn how you can take advantage of this $8,000 tax credit to buy the home of your dreams.
3 Questions Atlanta Real Estate Buyers Should Ask
In a previous post, I made light of a few questions that may not be as valuable as one would think. Here are some better ones for those who know how to use them. So on a more serious level of analysis, here are: 3 questions to the Listing Agent that will generate valuable answers [...]
3 Questions Atlanta Real Estate Buyers Ask
In this short post, I would like to have some fun with a few questions that are quickly becoming the norm versus the exception. In the end though, even I agree that buyers and their agents have the right to ask any questions they desire and I will give them the best answers that I [...]
Negotiating in Today’s Real Estate Market (or any other for that matter)
Here are some thoughts about negotiation that I think most buyers, and some agents, have forgotten. The only way to a successful sale is through a negotiation. As with many big purchases, the act of negotiating is truly the only way that a sale will ever be consummated. Get this: The best deal requires an [...]
Short Sales vs Foreclosures: What’s the Difference?, guest post by Justin Daniels, Atlanta Real Estate Attorney
In these economic times, you may hear the words short sale and foreclosure and ask what the difference is and why is that important to me. The short answer is there is a big difference and it could mean a lot to you. SHORT SALE A short sale is where you negotiate with the bank [...]
Woodstock Georgia
The city of Woodstock is emerging to be a perfect blend of a rustic, small town lifestyle intermingled with a cosmopolitan, sophisticated community. Woodstock is a town emboldened by the prospect of its future. Named recently by Forbes.com as one of the top ten fastest growing suburbs in the country, Woodstock has revealed to newcomers what the natives have known all along–it is a great place to raise a family, grow a business, and enjoy the natural beauty of North Georgia. Woodstock real estate property values are well diversified, and there are an abundance of public and private schools.
Maxsell Real Estate Hires Community Advocate
It’s time I gave back to the community that has given me so much. So, Maxsell Real Estate has hired our first ‘Community Advocate’. Jennifer Carter was hand selected because she had already proven that she was a giver.
Criminal Prosecution for Contractors, guest post by Justin Daniels, Atlanta Real Estate Attorney
Criminal Prosecution for Contractors and Subcontractors who Misappropriate Payments on Your Real Property Improvements Agents, Buyers, and Sellers should be aware that Georgia law (O.C.G.A 16-8-15) imposes criminal liability of at least one year in jail for contractors or subcontractors who use proceeds paid to them for real estate improvements on your property to pay [...]