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WHICH CHART IS BEST? JAZZY OR STRAIGHT BAR? TELL ME PLEASE. HELP A FELLA OUT HERE, PLEASE. (WILL GRAPH FOR MONEY)

Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Eugene, OR

Which chart do you prefer?

Same data. Different look.

Which do you think is most effective at showing what's really happening to

single family homes for sale in Eugene, Oregon's


FERRY STREET BRIDGE
RMLS Market Area


Just how big a factor are distressed properties?

How much of the current real estate market
is made up of Bank-Owned (i.e. foreclosed) homes for sale?
How many real estate listings are Short Sales?
How many are good-old, true-blue Regular Sales?


Here are the Closed Sales numbers for the last many months for EUGENE, OREGON's


FERRY STREET BRIDGE
RMLS Market Area
DISTRESSED V. REGULAR SALES, CHART, FERRY STREET BRIDGE, FEBRUARY, 2012, JAZZY
DISTRESSED V. REGULAR SALES, CHART, FERRY STREET BRIDGE, FEBRUARY, 2012, BAR GRAPH

Help me find a buyer! Such a great home in Eugene, Oregon!

Lori Spohn with RE/MAX Integrity: Real Estate Agent in Springfield, OR
Lori Spohn | RE/MAX Integrity | (541) 914-6920
3153 Zinnia St., Eugene, OR
Santa Clara Special in Eugene, OR - Let's Make A Deal That The
Sellers Can't Refuse
3BR/2BA Single Family House
offered at $195,000
Year Built 1999
Sq Footage 1,456
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 2 Car garage
Lot Size 5,227 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This Santa Clara home at 3153 Zinnia Street has known but one owner in its young, 12-year life. It hopes that the new owner will care for it as lovingly as its current owner has.

It's located in a quiet neighborhood near shopping and the busline. The gorgeous hardwood floors were recently resurfaced and finished. You'll stay comfortable year round with the heat pump.

Worried about major repairs? The purchase comes with a one-year home warranty from First American.

For more information on this home contact Lori Spohn with RE/MAX Integrity at 541-914-6920. Call Lorin Wamsley with Precision Funding at 541-681-8787 to discuss your financing options. Make your new address 3153 Zinnia Street in the Santa Clara area of Eugene.


see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Hardwood floor - Living room
- Dining room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven
- Laundry area - inside - Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Newer Santa Clara Home ~ Eugene 4J Schools ~ Spacious Living Room & Kitchen
- Recently Resurfaced Hardwood Floors ~ One Owner Home ~ Near Shopping & Busline
- One Year Home Warranty Included ~ Heat Pump For Cooling & Heating
- Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Living Room ~ Dishwasher ~ Range ~ One Level
- Side Parking Maybe Big Enough For A Small RV ~ Public Utilities
- Spring Creek Elementary ~ Madison Middle School ~ North Eugene High

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene

3153 Zinnia St., Eugene
Contact info:
Lori Spohn
RE/MAX Integrity
www.LiveInEugene.com
(541) 914-6920
For sale by agent/broker

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What Should You Know When You Get Started in Real Estate?

Rick Obst with Obst Business Solutions Team: Virtual Assistant in Eugene, OR

I regularly read the GeekEstate Blog, written by a team of authors and contributors. A recent post, How to Get Started in Real Estate, presents a list of items that new agents should keep in mind to be successful:

What to Expect.

Treat real estate as a profession, not a hobby
Focus on both leads and listings, buyers and sellers
Put in the hours
Remember that you are an entrepreneur
Be open to clients and opportunities at all times
Measure and evaluate your performance
Set concrete, time-specific goals for improvement areas
Research trends, practices, and conventions in your local market
Know that you may work weekends
H
ave some savings to live on for the first 6 months
Be a cheerleader for what you do
Start prospecting and don’t stop
Use a CRM
Invest in your business and in your education
C
onsider a real estate coach
Do the stuff no one else wants to do
Work harder than your competition

Build Your Network

Get involved in your community
Join your local realtor’s association
Get to know public officials
Volunteer
Join a mastermind group
Participate at your child’s school
Join the board of an organization you care about
Treat everyone you meet as a potential client
Use a personal touch to stay connected with former clients
Maintain a presence online
Preserve your reputation by focusing on quality, not quantity
Embrace your personality
Promote causes and organizations you believe in
Be friendly, but professional
Build and keep up relationships with coworkers
Seek mentors, share concerns
Shadow and request feedback from more experienced agents
Research and talk to top producers in your community/region

Embrace Technology

Setup a website to build your brand and drive leads
Use a CRM to keep track of clients, listings, and leads
Consider syndicating your listings for greater reach
Consider Craigslist to get buyers and sellers
Become a master of lead generation
Learn how to do SEO
Think in terms of building good systems so you can focus on creating relationship and closing deals
Set up your profile on the major social media sites
Educate yourself with books and blogs
Take classes and talk to more experienced tech users
Attend conferences to keep abreast of emerging trends
Recruit experts to help you build your technology portfolio
Market yourself with social media and networks
Get comfortable with smartphones, mobile technology
Use video
Don’t be a Luddite!

Choose Your Broker Wisely

Research company earnings
Research company clients; compare to your preferred niche
Research company, agent reputations
Compare franchise agencies with local/family-owned in your area

Interview brokers regarding:
1. Commission splits
2. Technology and administrative support
3.
Marketing/advertising budgets
4.
Training and education programs

Interview other agents regarding:
1.
General satisfaction
2.
Company culture
3.
Management styles
4.
Future plans

Do you agree with this list? What would you add to it?

HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales, Average Sale Price - FERRY STREET BRIDGE RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of JANUARY, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET

Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Eugene, OR

THE MOST MEANINGFUL (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) LOOK AT DATA FOR

HOMES FOR SALE IN EUGENE, OR

IS TO COMPARE

THE CURRENT MONTH WITH THE SAME MONTH IN PRIOR YEARS

Below you'll see that the number of Closed Sales in JANUARY in Ferry Street Bridge ties the decade high - while the inventory of Active Listings is at a six-year low.

At the January rate of sales, Ferry Street Bridge now has a 5.5 month inventory.

Those factors certainly explain the month's up tick in Average Price.

Let's hope it is a sign of things to come.


Now for the

FERRY STREET BRIDGE

RMLS Market Area, HERE ARE:

A decade's worth of supply (Active Listings) and demand (Closed Sales)
for the

Months of JANUARY

2001 - 2012:

HOMES FOR SALE - Active Listings, Closed Sales - FERRY STREET BRIDGE RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of JANUARY, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET

And a decade of Average Prices for Closed Sales
for the

Months of JANUARY

2001 - 2012:

HOMES FOR SALE - Average Sale Price - FERRY STREET BRIDGE RMLS Market Area REAL ESTATE - Months of JANUARY, 2001-2012 - Jim Hale, Principal Broker, ACTIONAGENTS.NET

If You Were Mentoring A Brand New Agent, What Advice Would You Give?

Rick Obst with Obst Business Solutions Team: Virtual Assistant in Eugene, OR

Every seasoned agent would probably do things differently if they could start their business fresh. They'd channel their knowledge, time, money, and effort into areas that experience has taught them to be effective in generating leads, converting them to prospects, and closing transactions.

Realtors can't begin anew, but they can help to mentor new agents entering the profession. Now is a difficult time to become a real estate agent. New agents don't have the luxury of time and a rising market to bail them out of their early business mistakes.

If a brand new agent approached you for advice about building their real estate business, what would you say?

I posted this question on Trulia and received a number of frank answers from experienced agents:

  • Annette Lawrence in Palm Harbor, FL warns against broker promises and slick brochures and recommends finding a good mentor;
  • Judi Monday in Green Valley, AZ suggests having a first-class website and lead capture system;
  • Rob Hughes in SE Pennyslvania wrote a long answer with many good points.

ActiveRain members have posted to their blog with their thoughts on what they would tell a new agent:

A quick search on ActiveRain or Google will come up with many more posts with advice on what a new agent should focus on when getting started in real estate. Many of the answers include finding a good mentor to help teach the practical aspects of the profession.

If a new agent approached you to become his or her mentor, what advice would you give?