You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.




























































































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Mr Home Seller Do You Want Your Home Sold?
Well Mr Seller I'd like to sell your home, really I would. But in order for me to sell your home I first need to be
able to show it to my ready, willing and able buyers. After repeated attempts to get a hold of your listing agent via every method available we still have no lockbox code. In exactly 45 minutes I am meeting with my clients to show them 3 properties - ok - now only 2 properties.
These buyers are at the end of their looking at homes process and they know exactly what they're looking for - your house. But I guess they'll have to purchase your neighbors house instead.
Mr Home Seller are you Ok with that?
Yes we're in the middle of a hot real estate market in Phoenix. Yes your home has been on the market for only 2 days. Yes you had it listed previously and it didn't sell. And Yes....it might not sell again.
Mr Home Seller are you OK with that?
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Real Estate and Working with my Clients is my Passion!
I take my clients trust in me very seriously. I'm known for 'telling' it like it is, not what folks might want to hear or think it should look like. Now that may sound kind of tough, but think about it, in the long run if you want to buy or sell a home you need to know the real facts in order to make a wise choice.
If you want the truth and the whole truth, I am the
Phoenix Real Estate Agent for You.
When you are ready to buy or sell a Phoenix Area Home, I will be your advocate, guide, and fierce negotiator. I will work hard to make your buying or selling a home as smooth and stress-free as I possibly can - even if it's a short sale. Guaranteed.
Call me and we'll create a plan of action to buy a home or sell your home!
Sincerely,
Anna 'Banana' Kruchten
602-380-4886
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Watch out for Rattlesnakes
Spring is just around the corner. This year it arrives on March 20th. So I guess that means technically it is still winter. But you couldn't tell it by our beautiful Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona weather. 
We are not the only ones to enjoy the warmth of the sun. In fact this is the time of year that all the little critters start to come out of the holes and bask in the sun. I don't worry about most of the critters, but the Rattlesnakes, now that is a different story. Rattlesnakes like to lay in the sun in the early morning and late afternoon. It helps to warm up that cold blood. That is also the time that most of us like to take our walks.

If you enjoy hicking, walking and exploring our beatiful Sonoran Desert, then you need to keep your eyes open. Not just for you, but your pets as well. Dogs and outdoor cats seem to be very curious of these noisey little creatures. The sound of the rattle seems to really intrigue them. And that is where they get in trouble. If your best buddy comes home with a swollen face or paw, run them right to Vet. This could be a matter of life and death.
So if you are out walking in our beautiful Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizon.... PLEASE Watch our for Rattlesnakes
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Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom.
The soap scum that accumulates isn't just unsightly; it contains body oils and skin particles that provide for a perfect bacteria breeding ground.
Supermarket shelves in Phoenix are filled with bathroom cleaners that promise to cut through soap scum, but the cleansers don't always work and those that do often contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin.
Cleaning shower doors can be more safe and more pleasant, then, when you use chemical-free household products, many of which you likely have in your kitchen already.
White vinegar makes an excellent soap scum remover, for example.
To remove soap scum from your shower doors using white vinegar, pour non-diluted white vinegar into a spray bottle, and then spray your shower doors until the soap-scummy sections are completely saturated.
Let the vinegar sit for several minutes. This allows the white vinegar time begin breaking down the soap scum.
Spritz the surface again, if necessary, to keep the surface wet.
After the white vinegar has had some time to work, wipe the soap scum away with a non-scratching sponge.
If the soap scum is particularly stubborn, cutting through it completely may require a mild abrasive.
After letting the vinegar soak for several minutes, sprinkle baking powder on your sponge and remove the soap scum using a moderate amount of pressure and small circular motions. If your shower doors are textured, you may need to switch to a scrub brush to get into the crevasses.
Reapply baking soda and re-spritz the doors with vinegar as needed to remove the soap scum completely. Then, just rinse away the residue with hot water.
Give the shower floor a final rinse after the residue drains.
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2012 Market Trends for Metro Phoenix Arizona
Listing Success Rate
A useful statistic for understanding our market, is the Cromford Report's listing success rate. The Listing Success Rate is the percentage of listings that closed with a sale rather than expiring or being canceled. It compares the number of listings sold in a month with the number of listings that were sold, expired or canceled in the same period. This percentage gives a useful indication of what percentage of terminated listings closed successfully.


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