After a short break from blogging, I find I am missing sharing thoughts with whom ever reads this thing. I was promoted within Crossroads Realty and have been very busy becoming aquainted with my new colleagues.
A friend introduced me to this artist. I found myself amazed by his talent ,so if you have five or 10 minutes and you appreciate talent check out these videos.
This is an amazing rendition of Michael Jacksons Smooth Criminal. Have a minute check it out.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtPMPQePBFE
Dawn Marie White Broker-Regional Manager-Crossroads Realty Inc www.njwaterfront.com 732-581-9414 Cell Direct
Ocean County Fireworks Display
July 4th
BARNEGAT Concert: Brass Tacks & Fireworks, Municipal Docks. 7 pm. Classic Rock. Fireworks at dusk -
BEACH HAVEN 4th of July B & B Walking Tour, LBI Historical Assoc. Museum, Engleside & Beach Ave. 10 am. Fireworks, Taylor Ave. and the bayfront. 9 pm. Rain date July 5th. -
BEACHWOOD Fireworks over the Toms River, Bayside Ave Beach. 9 pm. -
LAKEHURST 4th of July Celebration. Parade at 11 a.m. on Union Ave, followed by antique car show. Craft Show at Lake Horicon from 9:00 -5:00 pm. Fireworks at dusk at Lake Horicon.
NEW EGYPT/PLUMSTED TWSP. Festivities & Fireworks, New Egypt High School Fields, Evergreen Rd. Begin at noon, followed by fireworks at dusk. 4th of July Fireworks,
POINT PLEASANT BEACH Jenkinson's beach, Ocean Ave. At dusk. -
SEASIDE HEIGHTS Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, On the beach. 9 pm. Free. Sponsored by Coca-Cola.
TOMS RIVER Family Pops III: Celebrate America, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. Join the Philharmonic and Chorus for our free annual outdoor Independence Day concerts. Be sure to arrive early and bring a chair for the best seat! Free. - Fireworks over the Toms River, along the Toms River. 9 pm
TUCKERTON 4th of July at the Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 5:30 pm - 9 pm. Parade at 10 a.m. Starts at Village Shops and goes to Tuckerton Seaport. Pack a picnic, outdoor movie in parking lot after fireworks. Call to make reservations for front row and tower viewing seats. Information: 609-296-8868
WHITING/MANCHESTER Independence Day Celebration, Harry Wright Lake, Lake Ave and County Hwy 530. 5 pm - 9 pm. Concert: by Total Soul, The Duprees. Fireworks display at dusk.
July 5
BARNEGAT LIGHT Independence Day Parade, E. 16th St. 7 pm. Awards, ceremony. concert after parade at bay dock area between 9th and 10th St. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnlight.com -
LAVALLETTE Independence Day Fireworks and Concert, Gazebo, Philadelphia Ave. & Bay Blvd. Concert 8 pm and fireworks at 9 pm. Rain date July 12. Information: 732-793-7477 or www.lavalletteboro.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH 4th of July Fireworks, Jenkinson's Boardwalk & Parkway. At Dark. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
Monmouth County Fireworks Display 2009
Manasquan July 4th GALA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION presented by the Manasquan Tourism Commission. Sponsored by Leggett's and The River House. Parade beginning at 6:30 pm - Manasquan Coast Guard Station. Concert commencing 7:00 pm music provided by "Scratch"Main Beach. Fantastic Fireworks display to follow. (rain date 7/5/09).
Belmar July 10th Kids races and a two mile walk on Friday night starting at 6:30 PM followed by a Movie and Fireworks.
Bradley Beach July 4th The Annual Fireworks Display will start around 9PM at the Brinley Avenue Beach. Presented by Garden State Fireworks.
Red Bank Fireworks by Kaboom! take place along the banks of the Navesink river every year on the evening of July 3rd (with a rain date of July 4th). The event covers far more then simply a spectacular light show and features live music, food, and entertainment.
Spanning two of Red Bank's Parks, Marine Park, at the base of Wharf Ave, and Riverside Garden's Park on Front Street, the event features more then two dozen food vendors as well as live music and entertainment. A large stage is set up at each location and live performances start at 3:00 PM and run until the fireworks at dusk and start up again for another 45 minutes after the display. The fireworks themselves are one of the largest displays in the country. Two barge locations are responsible for shooting off over 10,000 shells, all choreographed to a mixture of popular and patriotic songs. FREE PARKING
Long Branch, Oceanfest 2009 July 4, 2009 10 am to 10 pm Free admission Crowds in the hundreds of thousands attend this popular Jersey Shore Oceanfest for an all-day, family-friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season. It's more than a music or food festival, with crafts, cultural events, and a spectacular fireworks display. In addition to the beautiful ocean views, there will performances by dancers, musicians, clowns and carnival acts, a sand sculpture demonstration, costumed characters, and food vendors
Wall Township Day Municipal Complex Friday, July 3, 2009 Time: 12:00 PM Raindate July 5) -- Fireworks, Live Bands, Carnival Rides, Sky Diving Demonstrations, Games, Wiffleball Tournaments, Food, Fun Contests, Vendors, and our 20th Annual Firecracker 5 Mile Run & Kids Races!
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP: Michael J. Tighe Park, bands, fireworks (732) 294-2190.Call for info
As a Real Estate Broker-Manager-Sales Professional serving Ocean & Monmouth counties in New Jersey, I find it truly amazing that there are still agents out there, who do not have interior photos of a home they are marketing to potential purchasers on the Internet.
What Are They thinking?????
If the thought is "maybe we will get more activity because people will be curious".
Not only does this make no ethical sense but it infuriates buyers.
Not a great way to start a relationship with your clients potential purchaser.
The article below was written by Mark Davidson at 1000 Watt Consulting. It is the perfect example of why it is a marketing agents responsibility to act in the sellers best interest and present the facts to the consumer.
ARTICLE:
NO It's NOT OK
The late morning silence that typically pervades my home was broken by expletives emanating from my bedroom. From my study, I yelled, in a similarly frantic tone, if all was OK. My wife responded, "No, all is definitely not OK!"
What did I do?
Lori is a quiet, introspective lady. Those who know her can attest to her gentle demeanor. And she is quite my opposite in her reserve when it comes to four letter words. So I charged upstairs concerned about what was not OK.
She was at her desk, facing her computer. As I approached, she swung around and pelted me with a verbal assault. "I'm so damn frustrated," she said. "This whole real estate thing sucks and it's not gotten any better over the years." "I know it's not your fault, but you can do something about this. You have too. People listen to you."
No, it's not okay
The bone of her frustration was clear. She was searching for homes with a sense of urgency. We are seriously considering moving. Next week she will be flying out to what could be our next destination for three days to visit schools, meet with an agent, and tour homes. She is madly surfing websites, saving searches and participating fully in the online real estate experience.
But all is not OK. Many homes lack a sufficient number of photos.
Or contain bad photos that illustrate elements that have no bearing on the property.
Or contain no photos at all.
"Gavin is 7 (referring to our youngest son) and he's already filled the picture library in my cell phone with hundreds of photos of his Webkin," she ranted. "And they're all good photos! If he can do it why can't every agent take a lousy dozen photos of a home and post it? Why?"
I stood in silent agreement. I've been asking that question since 1998.
"Maybe we can hire Gavin out to agents and put the income away for his college fund," she said.
Lori pointed out homes with agent comments that sounded great. But descriptions of homes aren't enough. Not if you are serious about buying one.
According to my wife this presented her with two distinct problems:
1) She could not make an informed decision on which properties to tour with her agent
2) She would have to email said agent and ask her to go look at the homes, determine if they are right for us, take pictures and send them to us ASAP.
In her mind...
Neither prospect is OK
Not for her and not for our agent, who is now burdened with the task of performing the job of the listing agent.
As I stood accepting punishment for all that is wrong with real estate, Lori reminded me of a task I performed a while back for a broker who wanted to market a $3.5 million listing here on the Central Coast that wasn't moving. I drove over to the home, took a few pictures and used the Wifi inside the house to get online and upload the photos to an account I set up for her with Real Estate Shows. I spent a few minutes writing the subtitle copy and pressed submit.
In no time she had a compelling tour of the home ready to be syndicated all over the web.
A day later, I had one of the voice artists we work with at 1000watt record the audio of the script and sent the file to Jeff Turner (President of Real Estate Shows) and requested he customize the tour for me just a tad. After all, this was a $3.5 million home.
This is the result:http://www.realestateshows.com/show.php?id=172446&code=cc56fd9c
And that's my point. In less time than it takes an agent to explain to a seller why a listing is sitting on the market longer than it should, a simple show (minus the audio track) that effectively merchandises the listing was created.
Such an effort also creates a better experience for the prospective buyer (My wife, for example).
"Real estate is stressful enough," Lori said. "Agents should be doing what they can to reduce the stress, not add to it."
Abad Realtor is one whose marketing effort for a six figure listing pales in comparison to a seven-year old's playful regard for his $11.95 pet dinosaur.
A good agent is one who says "no problem, I'll take care of that" when asked to compensate for the bad agents job.
By Marc Davison - WWW.1000WATTCONSULTING.COM
Great Story and I am sure there are many more.......
NO MORE EXCUSES !!!!
Not only does the mind set of thinking that the buyers will want to look at the home out of curiosity make no sense, but it shows that that listing agent is adverse to change and not a true marketing professional.
If the home needs work well then show it, just don't overprice it.
The reality is, agents who do not put photos in their listings are usually the agents who take over priced listings or use curiosity as an excuse for laziness.
If a home is priced right is it will still sell. It is what it is!!!!
There are consequences
LAST ON THE LIST..........You eliminate your chances of having other cooperating agents show your listing to their clients. You infuriate buyers who are actively searching for the right home for their family.
Move Forward....... Don't fight Progress.... Accept Change.....Ask for Help......Be a true Professional.
TO YOUR SUCCESS
DAWN MARIE WHITE BROKER-MANAGER-MARKETING & SALES PROFESSIONAL-CROSSROADS REALTY INC
732-528-6800 OFFICE 732-581-9414 CELL
DAWNMARIEWHITE@GMAIL.COM WWW.NJWATERFRONT.COM
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Mechem, John; Sorohan, Mike Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., introduced S. 1230, the Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009. The bill would increase the maximum amount of the credit from $8,000 to $15,000 and expand the current tax credit so that it applies to any buyer of any home, not just first-time buyers. It would also eliminate income caps of $75,000 for an individual and $150,000 for a couple under the current tax credit so that there is no income limit for eligibility. The bill would also extend the tax credit for one year from date of enactment and would still allow home buyers to claim the credit on their 2009 tax return for purchases made in 2010. “The first-time home buyer tax credit has made a difference,†Isakson said in introducing the bill. “First-time home buyers used it and the market stabilized, but we don't have a recession in first-time home buyers. We have a recession in the move-up market. One of the biggest problems facing the American people today is an illiquid housing market, a decline in their equity, a decline in their net worth and a depression in the housing market that we are obligated to correct if we possibly can.†MBA Chairman David Kittle, CMB, issued a statement yesterday in support of S. 1230. "Stimulating the housing market is one of the best ways Congress can help accelerate the recovery of our national economy,†Kittle said. “Offering $15,000 to potential home buyers is a powerful incentive that I believe will jump-start the housing market.†Kittle noted that the current $8,000 credit for first-time buyers has had a positive effect on the housing market this year. Increasing the amount and expanding the benefit to include all home buyers, he said, would have an even larger impact in spurring the housing market and stabilizing the economy. "As this bipartisan proposal moves forward, we hope that policy makers will make the tax credit refundable as a tax refund if the person's tax liability is less than the amount of the credit, so borrowers can take full advantage of this benefit,†Kittle said. “In addition, we believe that the tax credit ought to be made available at the closing table. One of the greatest hurdles for many home buyers is saving money for their down payment. If this money could be made available at the closing table, as FHA has done with the existing tax credit for first-time home buyers, it will have the potential to help even more borrowers." MBA recently sent a letter of support to Isakson, which can be viewed at http://www.mortgagebankers.org/files/News/InternalResource/69258_FullLetter.pdf. |
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Broker- Manager for Crossroads Realty. Excellence says it all! Dawn's Knowledge is a most valuable asset when selling or buying Real Estate. Visit www.njwaterfront.com Search New Jersey Shore Real Est
Specializing in Distinctive Properties, Vacant Land, New Construction, and Residential Resale's Dawn is a skilled professional & business woman for more then 17 years. Dawn Marie has been involved in many stages of real estate & development including residential & commercial sales. With more than 10 years of experience in the construction management industry, Dawn is versed in land acquisition, planning, zoning, infrastructure, variance applications, resolution compliance, DEP & CAFRA and Pinelands compliance.
Dawn is a skilled negotiator, broker-sales manager for Crossroads Realty, Dawn Marie uses her experience, to guide her clients though the selling and buying process with the highest levels of focus on marketing, & customer service. Dawn is a hand's on manager who excels at educating and motivating agents to reach for their highest levels of success in an ever changing industry.
A Personal Message
Crossroads Realty is an internet marketing focused company, I utilize the companies marketing strategy and compliment it with additional on-line marketing techniques.I take an approach that concentrates on providing professional real estate services to the customer, identifying their desires and then meeting their individual needs. One on one we will discuss your needs whether you want to buy a new home, or market your existing home. It's an integrated approach that permeates all parts of the sale or purchase: marketing, sales, service, finance, legal etc. From contract to closing I work to ensure that lifelong relationships are forged.Today's Real Estate environment is both challenging and exciting. As companies and sales professionals fight to outperform each other by better anticipating and satisfying the consumer's needs, Crossroads Realty and I are committed to establishing progressive marketing techniques ensuring the consumer's needs are met now and in the future
Press Release:
Local Broker-Sales Manager Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification
June 6, 2008 Dawn Marie White of Crossroads Realty Inc has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.®
The REALTOR e-PROÒ certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today's buyer and seller.
"The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years," said Dawn Marie White of Crossroads Realty Inc. "A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public."
The exclusive REALTOR e-PROÒ certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help REALTORSÒ stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.
Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.
Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®. The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.
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Crossroads Realty is one of the top independently owned and operated real estate firms in New Jersey.
Established more than 40 years ago, Crossroads Realty is a family owned company with 15 offices, selling more homes than any other Realtor in our marketplace. Over the years Crossroads has developed the following divisions to help our customers make informed real estate decisions: a Distinctive Properties Division, an in house mortgage company-Home Capital Network, a Commercial Properties Division and Comprehensive Relocation Services, which along with our state of the art website, allows customers to compare all available listings throughout our markets. Crossroads is also uniquely positioned to service those customers who are thinking of retiring to this area, our Active Adult Community Division sells more adult community homes than all other companies in our marketplace combined.
At Crossroads, we have been proud over the years to put our knowledge and expertise to work for the benefit of all of our customers, whether they were first time home buyers, long time residents looking to expand their homes as their families grew, luxury home buyers who were finally ready for their dream house or people looking to redefine their lifestyles by joining one of Ocean County's Active Adult Communities.
Crossroads Realty has based our business on integrity, dedication and experience and we look forward to carrying on our traditions in the future.
www.crossroadsrealtynj.com
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