Oceano, CA

2010 Oceano Real Estate Market Report*

It's the beginning of a new year, so many people are waiting anxiously to hear how many homes and condos were sold in Oceano last year, what the average sale price was, and how it compared to 2009.   

Here you go:

*Based on the information from the Central Coast Regional MLS. The Association, the Multiple Listing Service, nor Mint Properties guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the real estate market.

Today Bank of America hosted an online webinar for Realtors and other industry professionals. They discussed their short sale system, and a brief demo of their new Equator file submission system.

One interesting tip: the negotiator can "escalate" files if there is a Trustee Sale date imminent. I would like to find out if this strategy has been tried by my fellow colleagues here at ActiveRain?

Here's a link to the Equator manual and their short sale submission requirements:

http://bankofamerica.reo.com/documents/AgentEducationGuide.pdf

Also here's their short sale department phone #

1-866-880-1232

They say they are ramped up and ready to tackle HAFA. Let's hope so!!

Regina P. Brown

NO this blog is not about sports. It's about YOU and your business. The BIG picture. The vision. And getting there.

A couple weeks ago when I was listening to a tele-seminar hosted by BRO (By Referral Only) Joe Stumpf, guest speaker Pat Larson showed step-by-step how she successfully hosts a 1st-time buyer workshop each month. One of the key things she said was that she has a TEAM for this event. Her team includes: (1) her real estate company (2) a mortgage lender (3) a home inspector & (4) a title company rep. Each team member speaks at the workshop, AND is required to support the monthly workshop. Both financially and by inviting guests.

Pat's words of wisdom were, "You need a TEAM to complete your DREAM." In other words, if you don't have a team, you'll never fulfill your dream -- because a DREAM is bigger than just 1 person.

So who's on your team? Any small business owner or entrepreneur should have the following TEAM MEMBERS:

Assistants/Contractors:

1. Executive Assistant
2. IT Expert
3. Bookkeeper
4. Marketer

Vendors:

1. Financial Planner
2. Banker
3. Insurance Agent

Advisors:

1. Estate Attorney
2. Real Estate Attorney
3. Business Attorney
4. Accountant / Tax Advisor
5. Real Estate Agent/Broker
6. Mortgage Lender(s)
7. Business Coach
8. Board Members
9. Workout Partner

Who is a good workout partner? Someone to whom you are accountable to. Someone who makes you grow and stretch. Someone that shares your ambition. Not necessarily in the same profession, but certainly not your spouse! ;)

Even if you can't go out and hire an executive assistant, maybe you can use a Virtual Assistant or a Transaction Coordinator? Be creative and find mentors who can steer you towards other visionary people to complete your TEAM!

Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, e-Pro
Author of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House"
Author of forthcoming book, "Virtual Office Guide for Business Professionals: Work & Profit from Home"
Join my NEW group for professionals who work from their home office at http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice

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