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Do you recognize the photo above? Those are local MLS books which used to be dropped off to subscribers way before the internet and buyer agency existed.Well sometimes it might be worth a while to visit those models and look back how things have changed sine the MLS and api technologies have transferred over to new modern super fast systems.  They certainly are more efficient but for who? RETS feeds going away with new reso web api standards yet somehow your listing gets syndicated and leads goes out all over the web and sold to highest bidder. Listing Pages - New Solution for Real Estate Agents Most every agent currently has a website and with that website you have an idx feed enabled along with your blog posts about everything. Well your website is a great brochure to have but you nee...
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 A friendly reminder to my friends and everyone at ActiveRain community about the daylight saving time will end, and the regular daylight time will start on Sunday, November 3, 2024.Please set your watches, clocks, and all your electronic timing devices one hour backward on Sunday November 3, 2024, at 2:00AM for the regular daylight time. We observe daylight savings time to conserve energy and make better use of the daylight hours!The officially daylight saving time started in 1918. Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona do participate in daylight savings time, but the rest of Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands do not participate in daylight saving time.Enjoy one extra hour on Sunday November 3, 2024.
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
I am thankful it was not my right arm!Recently, I landed a fabulous new listing and met with my professional photographer to get photos for the MLS and my advertising. However, amidst all the excitement, I had an accident and managed to break my left wrist! It’s a funny twist of fate, but I’m genuinely grateful it wasn’t my right arm—that would have made things much more complicated.A big shoutout goes to my friend, who drove me to the hospital and treated me with candy—after all, it was Halloween. My favorite orthopedist saw me immediately, took x-rays, explained the break, immobilized the arm, and made sure I got the care I needed without any long waits. Now, let’s talk about this incredible new futuristic cast I have! Initially, it was just a flat sheet of black plastic, but when hea...
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By Richie Alan Naggar, agent & author
(people first...then business Ran Right Realty )
Two people decide to marry. Ages ago it was marked by ceremony that represented a significant change in one's life. At some point, the people involved decided to make a promise out of it or an oath something that when given is the ultimate marker for any subject, product or deed. An oath was a high commitment to high-ness and a person made a pledge toward that heightMarriage oath: Consisting of allegiance to one under various circumstances. In sickness or in health, richer or poorer, for better or for worse, have to hold, love & cherish and get this kicker: TILL DEATH DO US PART. There was a time when this was necessary to survive. Today, it has been updated & personalizedTHEN THEY ADDED....The word solemn to it. This is a serious and sober approach to the subject adding dignity and hon...
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re excited to kick off our popular annual tradition—the November Gratitude Challenge! Let's all take a moment to pause, reflect, and share the many blessings that light up our lives. Gratitude is a powerful energy, and we want to spread it far and wide.   Thankful Thoughts: ActiveRain's November 2024 Gratitude Challenge 🍁🙌✍️   As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re excited to kick off our popular annual tradition—the November Gratitude Challenge! Let's all take a moment to pause, reflect, and share the many blessings that light up our lives. Gratitude is a powerful energy, and we want to spread it far and wide.   When you participate in this year’s challenge, we’re ready to return the gratitude with extra bonus points—because we’re incredibly thankful for our w...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
This past Friday I had the wonderful opportunity to meet up with several Active Rain Friends in Philadelphia when Brian England  who got to show me his British passport as well, was visiting town. Hannah Williams and Michael Elliott joined us along with Brian's partner Tess.Brian had chosen a wonderful location in Philadelphia right off Rittenhouse Square called Parc, so I chose to use my new SEPTA Senior Fare Card that gives me free use of the Regional Rail and other SEPTA services such as trolleys and busses. I went to our brand new Wawa Station, yes there is a place called Wawa, and yes Wawa Stores have their farm and headquarters there. It is a convenient service right into center city Philadelphia, taking just under an hour traveling through Delaware County, much more relaxing than...
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
Imagine my surprise when one of my local title companies told my broker just this past week on 11/1/2024, I had a card at its office for me.  My surprise was even more unexpected as it was a thank you card from two recent clients who purchased two adjoining vacant land parcels.A little back story to this vacant land transaction is that I showed these two brothers several parcels of vacant land about 30 miles apart.  Then when visiting the second parcel outside of Kingman, AZ I mentioned about two other vacant land parcels that had been for sale, but now were off the market.As I had sold one of four parcels owned by the same seller in the same area just one block to the north, I was asked to see if the seller was still interested in selling the two vacant parcels. My buyers liked the are...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Thankful Thoughts: ActiveRain's November 2024 Gratitude Challenge 🍁🙌✍️ As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re excited to kick off our popular annual tradition—the November Gratitude Challenge! Let's all take a moment to pause, reflect, and share the many blessings that light up our lives. Gratitude is a powerful energy, and we want to spread it far and wide. When you participate in this year’s challenge, we’re ready to return the gratitude with extra bonus points—because we’re incredibly thankful for our wonderful members! Challenge Details: Starting today, November 1, through November 30, share your gratitude posts with the ActiveRain community. Each post meeting the challenge criteria will earn an extra 500 points! Here's what you need to know: 🌟 Challenge Criteria:  One gratitude post pe...
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By Hannah Williams, Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
(HomeStarr Realty)
Friday was a wonderful day I finally met people I have known for years but never met. Now that may not make sense to many people but will make perfect sense to others. We have read each other articles or shall we say blogs for many years. It took Brian England  from Arizona to make a trip to Philadelphia to get us all together . I will say our local blogger Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  (the Britt) wanted to do this for years. Philadelphia the City of brotherly Love as we say. Forget about I said  no one will show up and much to his disappointment he saw it was true. We are to thankful for you Brian as you motivated us Now this awesome guy Michael Elliott  from Burlington NJ returned to Active Rain he was so great he picked me up at my Place and we traveled downtown together to Rittenhou...
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
What's Your Most Productive Social Media Platform?I will be the first to confess that social media is not my favorite tool. In some ways it seems to be a necessary evil. And of course in the current political environment our posts can get drowned in a sea of partisan politics. I guess my favorite is Facebook (personal page not business). I can stay top of mind, and keep up with real estate agents all over the world. Since my market is so photogenic (this was a random photo from lunch last week), instagram Is also useful. What are you guys using? Anyone having luck with TikTok? Feel free to comment advice or your username for a follow!  
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Client feedback like this fuels our passion! Thank you for your wonderful review and for being a part of our journey. 🚀💪 
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
OhioReal Estate Market Report by Altos Research! 🏡Stay on top of the market with the latest insights from Altos Research! Here’s what’s happening in Columbus.For a complete market report click the links below!ColumbusOH43214ColumbusOH43220ColumbusOH43221Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or just curious, The Jackson Team is here to keep you informed and ready for every market shift.📩 Reach out with questions or to get a personalized market report for your area!#CentralOhioRealEstate #MarketUpdate #RealEstateTrends #TheJacksonTeam
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Exciting news! 🏡 We're thrilled to announce that this 2 bedroom, end-unit condo in Worthington!  Thank you to our amazing clients for trusting us with the sale of their property. Ready to sell? Let's make it happen!☎ 614 - 431 - 1220 | 📧 rjoe@kw.com Wanna know your home value? Click the LINK !  
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By Doug Rogers, Your Real Estate Resource!
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Updated Homes For Sale in Destin Florida-150 Bent ArrowGetting ready to move to Destin Florida, but want to skip the time and expense of a fixer upper? After all, who wouldn't prefer to spend time on the beach verses inside a  home improvement store? Local home buyers should take a closer look at this updated two bedroom townhome.  2 Bedroom Townhome In Destin Florida OverviewMapsPhotos $329,000 Townhouse Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 1,414 sqftMLS #: 959091 Location 150 Bent Arrow Drive24Destin, FL 32541USA Doug Rogers RE/MAX Coastal Properties(318) 613-1994dougsoldit@gmail.comhttp://www.FloridaCondoHunter.com   Listed by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties Our recent listings 4 Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville La | $474,500 | Pineville, LA3 Bedroom Ho...
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By Rodney Mason, VP of Mtg Lending, AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,IN,MI,MS,NC,NV,SC,TN,TX,VA,WA
(Rate, Inc NMLS# 2611)
Developing skills and improving well-being will offer the greatest long-term returns. The gains from investing in yourself will compound, leading to more opportunities and fulfillment over your lifetime. ​​Daily Tip: ​Block off time in your calendar each day for self-improvement. Such as reading, working out, learning a new language, or doing anything else that aligns with your personal goals. Over time, your daily efforts will enrich your life and future.​​Rate App Feature of the Day:Enhance your yoga practice with this Advanced Yoga Flow and Posture. The Super Soldier pose takes center stage as we take you through this strength, flexibility, and balance session. Get moving on the RATE APP.  #FeelGoodFriday #FridayMindfulness #DailyPositivity #DailyPositivity2024 #PositivityQuote #Posi...
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By Carol Williams, Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
(Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.)
"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it."The "October “Tech Tools Challenge", is a wrap, and Frank Worrell and I are thrilled with the turnout. With 28 amazing entries, we had the pleasure of being introduced to so many creative and practical tools that can help us all streamline our businesses, our personal lives and even have more fun. All the links to entries are in the comments section of the Challenge. Check them out. It's like a mini tech-tools encyclopedia in there.Every day, I am in awe of what a special community ActiveRain is. You all don't keep secrets about what works best in your business; you support each other’s growth, and help us all tackle the endless to-do lists of the real estate world... and life in general.  Technology may be powerful, but it...
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By Richie Alan Naggar, agent & author
(people first...then business Ran Right Realty )
No two of us are alike. PAUSE. It almost boggles the mind when you spend any time on that statement. I thought it amazing when they discovered how no two fingerprints match which further supports this statement. Don't forget snowflakes too! Furthermore, no two journeys are alike or experiences either. Similar of course, but never identical. THEN, in each one of us is a personal GIFT. It is simply who you are. First, find out what you have been gifted with, then give it to yourself, and then share it with othersYOUR PERSONAL REVELATION TAKES IT'S TIMEBeing willful about getting this actually has the opposite effect. You will never know, or have it, if you force this subject. It actually delays it. THINK: Any farmer knows that working the ground goes in phases that end in a predictable ou...
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By Ralph Magin, Miami Homes For Sale
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
AVENTURA MIAMI DADE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE BIGGEST SALES *as of November 11, 2024WE HAVE THE KEY TO YOUR DREAM HOME. CHECK OUT REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN AVENTURA . #RealEstateMiami #SouthFloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAventura #AventuraRealEstate #RealEstateSouthFlorida #AventuraFlorida #SouthFloridaRealEstate #MiamiRealEstate #RealEstate #Realtor #houseexpert #househunting #realestate #home #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateBroker #RealEstateExpert #RealEstateForSale #Realty #Broker #HomeForSale #HouseForSale #PropertyForSale #HomeForSaleMiami #HomeForSaleSouthFlorida#SouthFloridaRealEstate #HomeForSaleSouthFlorida Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections in Miami-Dade, Florida With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any...
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By Monica Hill, the REALTOR to help you discover Delaware
(RE/Max Associates)
How would you describe what you do in your line of real estate work, without stating what your title is? And no, I don’t mean what type of personality you have. None of the type A,B,C,D stuff. I mean other than REALTOR or Mortgage Loan Officer or Stager, how would you describe what you do?We explored this concept a bit at the Mediation Training that I attended this week. While I had attended Mediation Training that was hosted by NAR in Chicago several years ago, when the opportunity presented itself to take a shorter version of that training again, I happily signed up. The initial training I took was, hands down, the best training class I’ve taken in real estate. I think that’s because I enjoy exploring the “why” behind people’s decisions. Mediation discovers that.As a Mediator, you ope...
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By Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
(Keller Williams Capital Properties)
As you get to a certain age..... your thoughts turn to cruises.  At least mine have - and based on the company I kept on the VIking cruise last week, I am not alone! My husband and I had a great time on the Viking cruise from Budapest to Regensburg up the Danube River on one of the longboats with about 190 people plus crew.  We booked the trip about 10 months ago after my daughter's wedding.              We flew from Dulles to Budapest through Vienna on Austrian Air. I booked our flights myself because I wasn't sure when I was going to feel comfortable leaving the fall market behind.  My husband and I have had lots of international travel so I was comfortable with navigating the trip ourselves.  We checked into our hotel (a Marriott) and proceeded to enjoy Budapest.  We went to the New ...
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