It's raining outside and I feel a little blue today. I am generally an optimistic person who always tries to see the glass as half full. I'm not sure the reason for the sad sack mood.
Maybe it's the fact that my clients offer on an REO condo got rejected, despite being over the asking price. We will dust ourselves off and start over!!
Despite the outside raindrops, I have am getting a lift from the Active Raindrops!! I have been lost at the computer, reading the many wonderful posts of fellow ActiveRain members. It's amazing how time flies when you're on the ActiveRain site. I even Active Rained through lunch time!
I am always looking for new knowledge and ways to improve myself. Life is about change, and social networking is a big part of that. Keeping up with the times is vital these days. With the majority of hombuyers using the internet as their primary tool, I am proud to have yet another way to provide exceptional service.
My Day Before Active Rain My Day After Active Rain
Randi Steckler is an Accredited Buyers Representative. She is a Realtor with RE/MAX Executive Realty.
You can reach Randi direct at 508-944-0090, or by E-Mail at randi@randisteckler.com
Randi has the experience working with both Buyers and Sellers that is needed to achieve success. See Randi's blog For valuable information regarding real estate in the MetroWest area.
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A Warm Home is a Sign of a Happy Heart! 
will help to determine your buying power. It will be necessary to submit earning and debt documentation.Your credit score will be checked. The loan originator will review the gathered information and recommend a price range that will work best with your finances.
require the pre-approval as "proof" that you are a worthy client and will be able to follow through with the purchase.
I have placed an offer for a client on a bank owned property a little over a week ago. We are still waiting for the verdict. My client did not have the only offer. Nerves of steel are sometimes a requirement when working with bank owned properties.
The Buyer Agent can also do a Comparative Market Analysis to determine the value of the home you're interested in. This can save you money!! Instead of agreeing with the listing agent's price, it is best to be armed with knowledge of what other homes that are similar in the area are selling for. They can also verify the the data such as tax information on the listing sheet is accuarate.
working for you to prevent problems, or deal with issues that do crop up.
Mirrors and lighting add depth to a room. Mirrors can be placed above a mantle, as a statement piece or put together several small mirrors for a distinctive look in a hall or stairway. Increased lighting will open up a room. Consider using only a valance or window topper instead of a full curtain. This will allow maximum light to enter from the window. Remember to keep the windows clean to let the sun shine in.
We've all been taught to Look Before We Leap, but sometimes, He Who Hesitates Is Lost!
I called Active Brad who returned my call the same day. Magically, he was able to fix all of my mistakes. I also E-mailed in with some questions and have had return E-mail answers. It's refreshing to see that a large company makes the effort to help each individual succeed.
Not all Realtors go to the same legnths to sell a home!
One of the best ways to Receive a referral is to Give a referral.
In February there were 108 Single Family homes on the Market. The Average Days on the Market was 194.