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Where do some of these agents get this stuff?

11-15-09
James Dray
James Dray: Real Estate Agent in Springdale, AR
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I started on ActiveRain on 01.26.09 and wrote my first blog on 02.02.09. I have tried to keep whatever heading I started out with no matter what the subject and relate it to real estate in some sort or fashion. I think I've done a pretty good job but I have been neglecting posts lately and it has shown.

There are agents who are climbing up the roster so fast it's hard to keep up with them. So I decided to take a look at some of the posts of the other agents. It's amazing to find out how interesting some of the blogs are. I'm no young thing into this world but as far as real estate goes I'm still amazed at the amount of information I don't know about. The real estate market is changing daily and I keep up with the changing market by reading blogs from fellow agents on ActiveRain. I can see why these agents for the most part are moving up and I applaud them for their efforts and the information they provide.

Those of you moving up the ladder congratulations as you continue your climb. For those of you like me who are running out of steam not for the market but for thoughts I would encourage you to read the blogs of your fellow agents. Have a great day listing and selling, remember "It's a great day to buy or sell a home."

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Home Staging + Tax Credit = Increased Sales!

11-14-09
Donna Schoby, Ready, Set, Stage! Fayetteville, AR
Donna Schoby, Ready, Set, Stage! Fayetteville, AR: Home Stager in Fayetteville, AR
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I'm sure most Realtors are looking at ways to market the new tax credit and increase sales! They will be contacting their qualified move-up/repeat home buyers making sure they are aware of the new $6,500.00 tax credit if they purchase a new home by April 30, 2010.

So...how does using a Professional Home Stager help increase sales? Your move-up/repeat home buyers will need to sell their current home, (in most cases) and a Professional Home Stager can help. We can start with a Staging Consultation that will help your seller realize how important it is to have their home "move-in" ready.

Using a Professional Home Stager is your secret weapon! A Staging Consultation will return thousands for you and your client! Include a consultation on all of your listings! Staged homes show better, sell faster and for more of the asking price! Call your local Professional Home Stager today! Staged homes = increased sales! Our own local stats...our staged homes, 55 DOM! Less than 1/2 of the average for our market!

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EXIT Realty Announces Alliance with EcoBroker International

11-11-09
Laura Roussel
Laura Roussel: Real Estate - Other in Searcy, AR
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Green Designation for Real Estate Agents

Searcy, AR (Grassroots Newswire) 11/11/09 -- The green real estate movement is today's mantra for everything from energy-efficient appliances and toxin-free building materials to all-natural cleaning supplies or water-saving products. Everywhere we turn, marketing screams for our lives to "go green." Whether it's the bag you pack your groceries in, separating recyclables before putting out the garbage or checking the tags on what you buy to ensure it's organic, day-to-day living centers around being - or quickly becoming - eco-friendly. With that in mind, EXIT Realty Corp. International announced today the launch of its green initiative, "Teal Is the New Green," which includes training, resources and other tools to assist their agents in marketing themselves as proficient green Realtors®. The centerpiece to this initiative is a new alliance with EcoBroker® International, the world's first and largest green designation program for real estate professionals, according to Exit Realty Corp. The company says EcoBroker's green designation training and ongoing support will provide EXIT Realty agents with the resources to be constructive green ambassadors in an ever-changing business and consumer world. They will be able to knowledgeably assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment. EXIT-EcoBroker certified professionals will also help sellers effectively market their properties with green features. EcoBroker® is the only designation which is taught by experts in both the green industry and the real estate industry. With over 5,400 agents trained world-wide, they are the largest green designation program for real estate. "We are also the only green certification program that requires our members to take four hours of additional education each year," says John Stovall, VP Business Development for EcoBroker International. "Our annual Advantage Course will keep EXIT-EcoBrokers on top of the latest information in the world of green real estate." EXIT-EcoBrokers will be equipped with additional energy and environmental information as well as tools to help them provide added value to all of their real estate transactions. "This training helps our agents address the newest topics in real estate, such as green home certification programs like ENERGY STAR® ", says Tami Bonnell, President of the US Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International. "It also provides practical solutions to assist them in working through issues that may arise in any real estate transaction, such as mold, radon, or poor indoor air quality to name just a few." "Not only have our offices implemented 'green' features and processes, but now our agents serving our local communities will be trained and certified in environmental issues and procedures for buying and selling properties," states Laura Roussel, CFO/Regional Owner of EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma. For more information visit www.exitrealty.com/thinkgreen.

For more information about EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma , please call 800-509-3948. EXIT Realty Arkansas & Oklahoma is located at 1701 E. Beebe Capps Expwy., Searcy AR.

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Little Rock Sales Trends Continues To Be Positive

11-11-09
Rusty Armstrong
Rusty Armstrong: Real Estate Agent in Little Rock, AR
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The absorption rate and average days on the market improved in all areas except west Pulaski County and Chenal, along with Otter Creek. Of the eleven areas that are look at all but three are at or under a 6 month absorption rate and at or under 90 days average on the market.Little Rock west of I-430 and Maumelle were the best markets with under a 60 day average market time.

Looking a the market by price range continues to show homes priced under $400,000 to improve and the market for homes above $500,000 to be getting slower. Both these trends have remained the same over the last few months. Improved financing terms in the Jumbo loans would greatly help this market

October
MLS Solds Avg. Solds Active Abs. Rate Aver Days
Area 6 Mos. Per Mo Listings in Mos. on Market
LR Area 7 380 63.33 236 3.7 56
Maumelle 242 40.33 154 3.8 57
LR Area 5 221 36.83 178 4.8 72
LRArea 3 161 26.83 129 4.8 72
Sherwood 251 41.83 218 5.2 78
Area 11 NLR 144 24.00 145 6.0 91
Area 10 NLR 106 17.67 111 6.3 94
Otter Creek 65 10.83 73 6.7 101
LR Area 17 142 23.67 227 9.6 144
All Areas 1712 285 1471 5.2 77
Last Month 1681 280 1522 5.4 81
Cabot 541 90.17 405 4.5 67
Jacksonville 147 24.50 198 8.1 121
All w/C&J 2400 400.00 2074 5.2 78
Chenal only 84 14.00 120 8.6 129
Price Range
100-200 757 126.17 479 3.8 57
201-300 376 62.67 280 4.5 67
301-400 145 24.17 160 6.6 99
401-500 54 9.00 73 8.1 122
501-999 53 8.83 127 14.4 216
1000000+ 4 0.67 52 78.0 1170
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What did all the little chimneys on these buildings contribute? Help wanted.

11-10-09
Barbara S. Duncan ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR
Barbara S. Duncan ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR : Real Estate Agent in Searcy, AR
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Driving through old Searcy Arkansas, which is being restored and revived, I notice the tall old buildings with the little chimneys on the side. Nearly always the building is taller in the front and slants down toward the back and these little chimneys are at intervals.

chimneys in Searcy

This old building has been restored with an architectural firm and a law firm having done the makeover. The brick squares above the store fronts look almost like they could have been ventilation. Then we have the two rounded filled-in brick spots on the side. Explain away if you can.

Old architecture Searcy AR

The one on the right has been restored nicely and it also has the slanted roof and chimneys. The building that says auction has also, I think, now got a new front which I need to photograph.

Architecture in Searcy ARHere's a closeup of the brick architecture on the front of the two buldings. Nice, isn't it?

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