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Alison Creamer, Realtor, ABR, CDPE Virginia Beach , Virginia

Do sellers perfer video over photos ?




Are seller tired of Flat photos ? Do you think this makes a better impression ? Send me your youtube channel and lets share ideas on how to get the word out VIDEO is better See more at Http://www.CoffewithCreamer.com ( YES one E in Coffe)

6 Mobile Apps to Download Now

Use your smartphone to access several mobile applications that can help you in your real estate business.

Regardless of what kind of smartphone you use, there’s a wide array of mobile applications—more commonly referred to as “apps”—that put helpful information at your fingertips.

http://bzibee.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/mobile-apps-for-real-estate-technology-realtor-magazine/ SEE MORE HERE

Details for closing and question from client

I started to realize man of the questions my client ask would be great blog topics. Here is one

I just wanted to give you some information regarding your upcoming closing and walk-thru. Your walk-thru is scheduled for the 1st of August at 2:30 pm. The utilities need to be transferred in your name effective August 1st. Attached are the numbers. Telephone and Cable do not have to be on for walk thru only water/power/ gas ( if home is using gas).

Your closing is scheduled for st of August at 5:30 pm. As soon as the title/attorney gets a final amount for your check to my office, I'll will give you a call and review it with you. Sometimes we do not get this number until the day of closing or even a few hours before the closing.

If its to close to the closing time and your concerned about time the lender might be able to get a number to work with .

The check will need to be payable to XYZ, PC It must be a cashiers check or a bank check NOT A PERSONAL CHECK.

The address for closing is 
1234 Main Street Chesapeake, VA 23320

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If there are any changes to the above times, you will be notified.

Clients reply to the letter, Why do I need to bring a check

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Discussion about the Hampton Roads Bank Crisis

Bank crisis another one on the horizon. Title insurance might not be issued on some of these homes. Buyers Lenders are looking to see a 60 year search done. On many of theses homes to ensure a clear title. Where is the breakdown? When the trustee takes the home at the courthouse steps they don't always finish the process. Here are a few steps that should happen after the foreclosure. Certificate of foreclosure will be issued with the results of the sale and notarized . Then the foreclosure deed is typed out. The new deed for the house goes back to the bank or the investor who bought it at auction.  If the attorney did not prepare all the proper documents and have it recorded properly the new deed might be rejected and not recorded. This makes the process slow down and the deed still shows the original owner. In the interim the home may get listed and sold but at closing the new title company finds the deed was not transferred properly. The big issues may arise when the bank did not get the deed and certificate done quick enough more liens and debt might be against the home. If the buyer files bankruptcy but the deed never was recorded the original seller is still listed as the owner ?   http://bzibee.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/crisis-with-the-foreclosure-market/

Coffee and Clients Are you a mobile agent ?

How many of you are mobile agents ? I live in Virginia Beach and many times you can find me meeting clients in a coffee house. Its amazing how comfortable your clients are out of the office. I just wonder do you think its to casual ? I love being out in the community and letting people see " What I do " for a living. I get cabin fever and find my self working in circles sometimes. Getting out give me energy and excites me . Coffee love From Flicker By alex-s Alex Steffler