I have taken to heart the entire request to get in the game. What game you ask? BLOGGING. I do blog but not as often as I should. I thought you have to have real meat and things that most people were looking for. I have come to the conclusion its not just that but it can be random thoughts about the economy and the RE market as we see it in our own eyes. Just like REALTOR commercials say EVERY MARKET IS DIFFERENT. Well I'm in the Hampton Roads market and I'm hearing so many mixed comments. I can only talk about my business how I'm doing. So here is it straight talk about Alison Creamer.
I spend my day brainstorming how to get an offers on my listings. I post ads, call agents, place flyers on doors of the neighbors, Plan open house's, make direct offers to interested buyers, create tours, videos, podcast and blogs. So please someone tell me where am I wasting time? Some days I think man I'm busting my tail and getting no results. Other days I just want to flop on the couch and give in. Stay positive right create positive atmospheres.
Today will be another day of pleading with a seller to listen to my advice, beg them to rethink price terms and condition of the home. Encourage them to think what is the goal EARNINGS or Not LOOSING the home.
I will spend the rest of the day recreating tours, flyers, blogging, networking with other agents and reviewing the competition so see where we can reposition the listing.
I did pick up a few news tips on marketing 101 MAKE PHONE CALLS!!!! I do plan on reaching out to each lender I have worked with and personally talking to them about what my sellers are offering to buyers if they buy the home. Who knows maybe a lender is taking loan app for someone that might want to take advantage of the offer!
Alison Creamer
www.bzibee.com
RE/MAX Allegiance
Humm now I think this is an interesting question. I hear so many answers I thought maybe I would blog about what I do all day. Or most days. I find my self always thinking I need to be doing more. I need to be making headway. Im wondering what people would say about my in ability to stick to one thing. I tracked my day back in August and thought wow. I need to stay more focused. So this we an average day for me. I wonder what your day would look like in Virginia Beach and a Realtor ?
7am- email answers
718 print out HBI from listing
725-735 look over home josh wants to see in Ocean lakes
735-745 get appointment with new listing in norfolk
8am off to curves to see what they have to offer
8-930 sign up at curves and return dog food
930 check email update plaxo file
950- answer new lead from 1800 # Kandy send field stone information and my website
1030- down load listing information for open house
1045- took time to talk with M. Underwood lender with wells fargo and open house
1110- continue getting open house stuff ready
1120 talking with sister about family issues
1125 talked with home inspector about HBI.
1200 working on flyers in tp for open house
1215 email matt D a new loan lead for listing
1225 check voice mail answer calls
1240 shower
100 dictate email to client about hbi progress on sherwood
110 set tour for josh c call lender to talk about rehab loans and non traditional lending for these homes
120 finish getting open house information ready /write seller offer
200 helping Autumn find homeowners insurance
210 moisture and termite inspect @ Sherwood forest
320 return check mail and try to set appoint with Sherwood seller for hbi negotiations
400 take a break grab food and drink/make dinner
430 look for signs for open house
500 prepare hbira for Johnson
525-dinner relax
625 negotiation HBI with johnson
800 home for the night
And that wrapped up my day .
Alison Creamer, REALTOR, RE/MAX Allegiance 757-652-8880
Blogging today is a blank !
Have you ever thought what the heck am I going to blog about. I mean afterall everything I have to say is what we all know already. Bail outs, meltdowns, seller screaming , some days I just can't take it. I love what I do and when it goes smooth it goes smooth !!!!
Oh yes I know I can blog about myshort sale experiance. I have to say it was smooth as butter !!!!! Yes I mean really it did.
I listed a home in Aragona, Brick ranch with 3 beds no AC and in as is condition. I put a price of 175k on it. This was a VHDA shortsale and it was my first one. with all the short sales you would think there would be more knowledege out there. I spent hours and hours reading blogs and more blogs trying to make sure I get all the loose ends wrapped up. I asked my clients for complete access to the lender I think this was the 1st and best step I could have asked for.
VHDA set an apprasial and the value came in at 170 as it. I lowered the price and with in 2 weeks we got 2 offers both at around 154 one asked for money the other did not. VHDA was very prompt in replying. I was given instructions to the listing the offer and process. It was that simple ! The buyer did there inspections we removed the contigency and closed. It was amazing !!! As a listing agent I expected a night mare I figured the worst, it was such a surprise. The buyer was hapy the seller was happy and both agents were happy.
Now Im off to figure out how to do a shortsale with countrywide, Ocwen, and Citibank. I dont think it is going to be as easy.
Im one happy gal tonight just picked up the closing check and delivered it to the office
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Social media is helping me connect. www.Facebook.com/Bzibeerealestate www.Twitter.com/Bzibee Itunes = Alison Creamer Youtube= Alison Creamer
Im a CDPE ( Certified Distressed Property Expert
http://www.cdpe.com/Community.html
Licensed in April of 2002
ABR April of 2003
Directors Club 2004+ Rose and Womble
HRRA Circle of Excellence 2004 and 2005
Nov. 2006 Joined RE/MAX Allegiance
March 2009 Joined RE/Max First
Joining RE/MAX Allegiance has been one of the most rewarding steps I have taken to enhanced my career. With National recognition and a tremendous amount of technology and experience, this move has taken me to the next level of my career. I look forward to all they have to offer my clients.
I have gained a tremendous level of experience that will help me get through this ever-changing market. I encourage my clients to get involved ask tons of questions and be prepared. I believe this whole process is about freedom of choice and educating the client so they can make the best decision for there lifestyle.
I work in a 2 step process with sellers.
1. Get to know the house and the seller's needs
2. Come back with pricing information and marketing plan
Buyers always receive a consultation 1st. This step is critical in making sure I understand your expectations and give you the best service possible. I will review the contract, addendums, loan good faith and explain how we get from contract to close.
Special areas of expertise.
1. First Time Home Buyers
2. Move Up Homes
3. Virginia Beach , Chespapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk
4. Knowing the difference between the discount company and me !
Look what clients are saying about Alison and her service.
Take a minute to see what other have said
K. Dooly July 07
So I just wanted to SHOUT TO THE WORLD how great our real estate agent is. Her name is Alison Creamer and she works for RE/MAX in Virginia Beach, VA. If any of you ever move or even think about moving to the area you should totally get in touch with her.
www.alisoncreamer.com
www.Bzibee.com
These are just 2 of the websites that have her information. She is just so awesome. We have lived in and owned our house for 3 years now and she is always catching up with us. She is always making sure we are taken care of an asking if we need anything. She also invites us to the happenings here in Hampton Roads. It's so nice to know that she has all of the resources we need and then some. If we need a repair man or something she knows all the great contractors, suppliers, etc. Most real estate agents deal with you during the purchase of your house and be done with you. Not Alison, she is always sending us a friendly hello and wanting to know how we are doing.
Everyone should have her as a real estate agent.
Kelly
Exeur & Rose D
We would like to say that Alison found the house we wanted, she was very patient. With Alison our needs came first, she made us feel like it was just between friends and not a business deal. Your services helped
us a lot especially since we were new in town, because we didn't know the area much. Thank you we will definitely let all our friends and family know about you.
Kal & Rupal M
Hi Charlie
Just to let you know, Alison was great! She kept in touch with us, listened to our needs, did home searches for us and all that was needed to help find our home. We couldn't ask for anything better. You can count on us to tell everyone Alison!
Brian C
I wanted to thank Alison for all her time and service she provided in helping me find the home I wanted.
Alison made me feel like she wanted to make me happy not just to get paid and that is how I overcame any questionable expectations I had about Realtors. It would be my pleasure to tell everyone about Alison made it happen!
Cynthia C
Alison Coordinated all the details in her service to me finding a home. She was very blunt and honest with me and I really appreciated it and she didn't waste my time. Alison is the deal! Thanks for the way you conduct your business. I have already started tell everyone about you.
Mike & Carol T
Just to let you know, Alison never gave up on us. It took a long time for us to find our home. When we began our house hunt, we talked to a lot of Realtors. Alison was one of the very few who followed up on us a lead, most agents didn't care! Alison did everything she needed to do and found us our home. YOU ROCK! We will definitely tell all we know about you, Thanks again!
Jim T
Alison's patience as we looked for the right property was most important to us. She answered every question and problem we had when buying our new home. Alison's willingness to work with us was the key to success! We would be pleased to refer you to everyone we know, anytime. Thank you Alison for all your help!
Nathan & Crystal - We would like to tell you how great Alison was in assisting us with buying our home. Alison listened to our needs and wants as a home buyer and made the whole process very easy. Alison kept in touch with us giving us the feedback that we were looking for and keeping up with the home searches and everything that goes with buying a home. We give Alison all our gratitude and thanks for all she did for us. We will be glad to let all our family & friends about Alison Creamer
Alison was terrific!
Marcus & Myra K- Alison made it easier than I ever thought. Explained thins on an easy to understand level. She found me us a short term rental while our house was being built, which was very convenient. Over all the service provided was great accessibility. Alison was terrific! We will definitely tell all we know about Alison Creamer
Brian & Frances Y. - Just wanted to let you know that we were treated very well and very, very pleased with Alison in helping us sell our home, she's the best! We felt very informed through the whole process and given very good information about everything.
Thanks for everything Alison!
Eboney G. - I wanted you to know that Alison was very honest about certain homes and communities that we looked at and went through when buying my home. She listened to my needs and answered all my questions. You have a referral with me.
We have already told our family & friends about you.
Glen & Susan W. - The service that was provided to us by Alison was taking care of in all the legal aspects of buying a home. Alison helped us find a home before it was put on the market and snatched up which saved us time, money and hassles. Thanks Alison!
Thanks for everything!
Matt & Kelly D- Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our experience with you. We really loved Alison, she made everything fun and easy for us when we were looking for our home and the purchase of it. The service was great, there is nothing we would change. Every question we had was answered when asked and everything was done on time when we needed it.
The communication was great!
Josh W- , Alison let me know whenever "It" hit the market. You broke any stereotype about Realtors by not smooth talking and being up front. You took care of EVERYTHING... I'm a busy guy! I will be glad to recommend and refer you to all my friends & family. Thanks for all you did!
Alison, she really went the extra mile
I wanted to take this opportunity to say Thanks for all that you did for me and my girls. I moved to Virginia on military orders a divorced mother of two. God knew what I needed most and he called on your heart. Thank you for answering. He used you in a very special way. You're Truly a Blessing. We appreciate your hard work and integrity. Thank you for helping us complete the miracle! God Bless You. Alison, she really went the extra mile in making my biggest financial commitment one of the most memorable and pleasurable experiences. She was assuring, helpful, and knowledgeable. I could tell right away I had made the right decision in choosing Alison.
It is nice to do business with such a professional who seems to really care that my needs were met. Her high energy makes her one of the best that I have met and I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet her and would do it again. Based on this experience with her, I will and I have already recommended her to some friends and family members that will be making Virginia there home as well. Thank you again and if our future calls for another move you will be the first that I call Alison, I wish you continued success in bringing to other families what you have to mine. What started as a contract between two people ended with me having a new friend named Alison Creamer. If you are planning to relocate or if you decide to make the Hampton Roads area your home contact Alison Creamer she is a #1 realtor you can trust to find your dream home. She found me, my dream home.
Your Friend,
Rhonda, Cierra (10) and Cydney(7) Dennis
Outstanding in representing us!
Michael & Christy W- Hi, Alison Creamer was outstanding in representing us when buying our home. She was with us every step of the way. We didn't feel just like clients, but more like friends. We will be glad to tell all our family friends
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