I can't believe the number of calls that I received from SEO companies since my last blog on SEO page ranking. For the next two weeks my phone was off the hook with people promising me to promote me to page 1 on Google using one or two keywords or phrases. I did not understand how these companies could make that promise to me, so what did I do. My wife and I acquired a SEO program, for very cheap, which many of these SEO companies use. What happened next astounded me. I saw my page ranking go from not even showing on google in November to actually surpassing my company site in January, using modesto real estate as my key words. What caused this increase? A few things:
1. We made sure that we had an RSS feed going from Active Rain to my website, to make sure that it is continuously being updated with new information.
2. We changed our meta tags in Active Rain to reflect our websites key words and common hits, which we found using this program.
3. We changed all canned information on the website to original information.
4. We acquired tons of handshake listings, which increases your page size.
5. We used the acquired program to alert the spiders that our page had new information to grab.
We do happen to be well-versed in computers and would not recommend the route we took to everyone, but when people promise for only 1 or 2 thousand that they can increase your page rankings, when all you have to do is some very simple steps. By the way the program can be acquired for a few hundred to six hundred dollars, which would be a better investment if you are acquainted with SEO and computers. Otherwise, yes I am a believer that these companies can increase your web page ranking.
PS: The best way to increase page ranking is have a established website. Your page rank will automatically increase because of its age over time. Though information must be updated regularly otherwise it is considered a stale website and does not fair too well.
Good luck to you all.
Many people that live across this vast nation have been in the unfortunate situation of losing their home or having to do a short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosre. It is already hard enough to deal with the fact that their most cherished posession is no longer going to be their, then to learn there could be tax implications is a double blow. If they are able to get a short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure, then they also are taxed on their income by the amount that is forgiven by the bank.
Fortunately this mortgage tax relief law that President Bush just signed is a help to that. It actually allows the forgiveness to be just that, forgiveness and not yet another obstacle for people to worry about when tax time rolls around. I see this as an opportunity for people to get back on their feet sooner, rather than having to spread the tax out for 5 years or having to claim hundreds of thousands in income that they did not earn. It really makes it difficult to go through and many people have felt like there is no way out of this.
What is your perspective on this? Do you think this is going to hurt or help the real estate industry? Do you think this is a good or bad thing given the type of markets that many people are in?
I was asked by a consumer to write about Modesto, California, and some of the misconceptions that there are about the area and some of the plusses. First I will start off with the issues that have been in the press lately. Modesto has terrible gangs, the worst car theft in the nations, home values are low, and it is not a family-friendly community. Now everything that has been written about Modesto is true, but only pertains to a little section of it.
For the majority of Modesto, and if you look at the city crime reports, the crime occurs within a few little pockets of the city, it is relatively gang and car theft-free. It offers wonderful areas to raise a family. I lived in Modesto for over 10 years and have lived in wonderful areas in which I felt safer than when I lived in Portland, OR. There are beautiful parks everywhere, and Modesto is dedicated to the environment. Every home is mandated to have at least 1 tree in the front and it has the most trees of any city in California. It is conveniently located close to the Bay Area and the foot hills and is a great hub for people wanting to go to either place. It is oonly an hour and a half drive to each, and only a 2 hour drive to Yosemite National Park, which is spectacular.
The schools in Modesto have some of the highest ranked in the state, and are dedicated to improvement. In addition, the people are warm and friendly and are willing to help others in need. Right now is the best time to buy, especially with 1 in 70 homes in some state of foreclosure in the valley, which happens to be the worst in the nation by far. It has caused a trend to lower prices and you can get a 5 or 6 bedroom home for only 300-350K, compared to 500-550K only 2 years ago. However this market has been seeing some improvement in recent months, although a full recovery is out there, at least things have started to stabilize especially with the excessive inventory out there. Modesto has a wonderful fine arts program with the creation of the new Gallo Building for Fine Arts and has the Townsend Opera Players. There are also many high end art galleries that are located in Modesto, as well as a variety of places that offer showings and theatres. It also is home to one of the last drive through theaters, as well. During the summers there is a "free concert in the park" series on every Thursday evening. I hope this helps to clear up most of the misconceptions that have been printed. It is just amazing what a little bad press can do.
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I provide quality customer service for all buyers & sellers in Stanislaus county --- without the hassle and stress of most deals. For free MLS and home valuations, visit me at www.buysellmodesto.com.
The satisfaction of helping a buyer/seller achieve a positive result. That’s why I am in Real Estate. It energizes me every single day. I get extremely motivated when I’m entrusted with the responsibility of selling someone’s home, I’m driven by the knowledge that my mission is to find the perfect seller/buyer match. I feel that the consumer is the main objective and their satisfaction is my key to success.
I love the flexibility and variation of real estate; every home and every apartment is unique. Every deal is different, but my role is to help sellers find suitable buyers for their never ending myriad of designs in equally diverse locations. To find the location that suits their needs and wants best is what I look for. I have learned the neighborhoods of my city and cities surrounding us and know what types of houses are in each. It is important when proceeding with a transaction the knowledge of who you clientele is and how you need to market accordingly.
When I’m not working in real estate, I treasure my time with my family particularly the simple pleasures of a meal together or just catching up on everybody’s day. Above all it’s vitally important to me that I’m a great husband and role model for my children.
People say I’m result orientated, tenacious and that I’m client focused. I’m perfectly comfortable with that. Selling your home is a big decision and it’s one that I take very seriously indeed. I make it my mission to get you house bought or sold in as little time as possible. Even in this time of short sales and foreclosures, I try to get the process expedited so that the deal is completed in a timely manner. I understand the stresses that occur when buying a house and try to help take most of the burden off of the homeowner or buyer.
I also love to help buyers in their quest for the perfect home. So, whether you're selling or buying, I look forward to being able to help you in your upcoming endeavors in real estate. It is extemely important now to find an agent that will be able to meet the needs of homes that you desire. For me, service comes first. I promise you to make the home buying experience as painless as possible. I have a great website that can help you fill your needs in real estate at buysellmodesto.com. I am efficient and will find the perfect house. I understand how to complete short sales and pre-foreclosures and will fight to get you the best deal for your money. For all your home needs, buying or selling ask Matt at 209-614-3103.
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Matthew is an excellent realtor! He put the deal together when another deal fell apart and got the job done, quickly. I would definitely work with him again. He would always communicate to us what was going on and helped to take the stress out of the homebuying experience.
-Roger Tamayo
Matthew has been really patient with us and helped us find the right house for the right price, in a market that was extremely volatile and fluctuated continuously. We would use him again when or if we make our next purchase. He made the process go smoothly and kept us informed before we made a decision. He knew the neighborhoods inside and out and only showed us houses in our price range and that would meet our needs. I definitely would work with him again. He continuously goes out of his way to make sure that the deal on the house that we would get was the best possible. In addition he made sure that it was a house we could enjoy and not have to worry about losing in a few short months. It has been a pleasure to work with Matt and I look forward to working with him again in the future. I hope others have the same success in finding a home that we did.
-S.M.
Matthew puts together deals that are beneficial to his clients. He will try to get the highest price for the market for the seller, but will also get the best bargain for the buyer. In my experiences with Matthew, he is a consummate professional and is client-focused. If you want one of the best agents in California representing you, then he is your man. He is very ethcial and will go to great lengths to get the job done. He even went to our loan meeting to make sure that we got the best rate. We are very appreciative as to the help that he gave us. We would recommend him to any and all of our friends. Thanks a lot for your help.
-C.R.
Matthew helped us get the loan and the house that we wanted. We really appreciated working with him. He made the house hunting process simple and easy and was very helpful throughout. We would definitely buy another home through him again. He attended a meeting with us and our loan agent to make sure that we got the best deal possible. He is very committed and did not rest until he found the perfect house for us. I would definitely work with him again and in the future. In addition, he was straight forward and helped us move out of our old house into this new one. I would have been lost throughout the entire process, if he did not step in and help us find a deal in the highest priced area in town.
-J.P.
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