Flat Fee MLS, For Sale By Owner, Home Buyer Rebates » For Sale By Owner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog Now, There's A Smarter Way to Buy or Sell Your Home - Bloomkey Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:41:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Is there a difference between flat fee companies? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/15/is-there-a-difference-between-flat-fee-companies/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/15/is-there-a-difference-between-flat-fee-companies/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:26:23 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=1223 I’m often asked if there is really any difference between flat fee companies and whether there’s anything to compare, other than price, when selecting a flat fee MLS provider. The answer, of course, depends on the owner/seller’s motivation. If you just want to list or advertise your property for sale in the MLS, then cost [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/15/is-there-a-difference-between-flat-fee-companies/feed/ 0 For Sale By Owner Advertising https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/12/for-sale-by-owner-advertising/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/12/for-sale-by-owner-advertising/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:42:45 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=1203 For sale by owner advertising has changed along with the real estate marketing landscape in general. Today’s marketing of real estate has expanded signficantly from a “sign in the yard and an ad in the paper”. Internet advertising allows by owner sellers access to distribution channels that circumnavigate the globe. What used to cost home [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2010/01/12/for-sale-by-owner-advertising/feed/ 0 Learn To Market Your Home in the Right Manner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/10/learn-to-market-your-home-in-the-right-manner/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/10/learn-to-market-your-home-in-the-right-manner/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:29:19 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=709 If you pay heed to the advice of real estate experts then you can really be successful in selling your home effectively and quickly. One of the reasons why FSBO sellers have to wait for a long time for good buyers is that they market their home in only a single way. If you are [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/10/learn-to-market-your-home-in-the-right-manner/feed/ 0 Do Not Compare Real Estate To Stock Market https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/06/do-not-compare-real-estate-to-stock-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/06/do-not-compare-real-estate-to-stock-market/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:22:09 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=704 If you want to invest in the real estate market then you have to bear certain things in mind. Do not make the mistake of comparing real estate to a stock market. When everything in the real estate markets gets to hot to handle then people often start treating it like the stock market. The [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/06/do-not-compare-real-estate-to-stock-market/feed/ 0 Common Traps Buyers Face While Choosing Their Dream Homes https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/04/common-traps-buyers-face-while-choosing-their-dream-homes/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/04/common-traps-buyers-face-while-choosing-their-dream-homes/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:43:30 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=703 Are you trying to buy a home and looking for good for sale by owner sellers? You certainly have to tread with care in the real estate world and avoid making mistakes. If you are getting a mortgage from a bank to buy your new home, then do not skip the step of getting [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/04/common-traps-buyers-face-while-choosing-their-dream-homes/feed/ 0 How to Make a Good Real Estate Investment https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/01/how-to-make-a-good-real-estate-investment/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/01/how-to-make-a-good-real-estate-investment/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:12:37 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=702 Do you want to invest in the real estate market? You must be jealous of those friends who can effortlessly sail through the market, make a purchase and show it off as well. As times are changing, you too can become experienced in making real transactions as opposed to remaining a mere novice in the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/01/how-to-make-a-good-real-estate-investment/feed/ 0 Dealing with a FSBO Seller https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/29/dealing-with-a-fsbo-seller/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/29/dealing-with-a-fsbo-seller/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:02:15 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=700 There are certain important things you need to do before you get in touch with a FSBO seller. When it comes to money matters, you cannot take any chance. If you can prove that your credit status is good and you are capable of affording the home then that will definitely put the seller as [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/29/dealing-with-a-fsbo-seller/feed/ 0 Choose Your New Home after Examining It Carefully https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/27/choose-your-new-home-after-examining-it-carefully/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/27/choose-your-new-home-after-examining-it-carefully/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:17:04 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=699 After you find out the existing market value of homes in a chosen area, you should get in touch with any FSBO seller. If you have interacted with real estate agents then you will realize that talking to a FSBO seller is not as difficult as you thought. When you first contact the ” for [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/27/choose-your-new-home-after-examining-it-carefully/feed/ 0 What Should You Do Before Buying Your First Home? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/24/what-should-you-do-before-buying-your-first-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/24/what-should-you-do-before-buying-your-first-home/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:48:48 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=698 When you are calculating the amount you want to spend for your new home, you have to draw up a proper budget, in which you should also have an emergency fund. This extra fund will be handy when you have to do some fixing up in your new home. This is a requirement in the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/24/what-should-you-do-before-buying-your-first-home/feed/ 0 Tips for FSBO Sellers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/23/tips-for-fsbo-sellers/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/23/tips-for-fsbo-sellers/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:45:47 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=697 Many real estate investors are choosing to sell their homes as FSBO. This allows home owners to avoid paying agents any kind of commission. As the costs of houses are on the rise, the standard commission of 6% means a lot of money. Why would you want to pay this to the owner when you [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/23/tips-for-fsbo-sellers/feed/ 0 FSBO in the Modern Market https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/21/fsbo-in-the-modern-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/21/fsbo-in-the-modern-market/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:16:02 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=696 If you are interested in the real estate market, then you must be aware that it is one of the very complicated markets in the whole world. The reason behind this is that the prices of properties are never stable and they keep changing almost every other day. The only thing that does not change [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/21/fsbo-in-the-modern-market/feed/ 0 How to Make Your Home an Excellent Property for Sale https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/18/how-to-make-your-home-an-excellent-property-for-sale/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/18/how-to-make-your-home-an-excellent-property-for-sale/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:52:59 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=695 In the field of real estate, home staging is gaining a lot of popularity and the results are great. Before you plan to put the “for sale by owner ” tag outside or put your home under MLS Listings, think about enhancing the curb appeal of your property. You can attract numerous prospective buyers by improving [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/18/how-to-make-your-home-an-excellent-property-for-sale/feed/ 0 Earn Your Profits with FSBO https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/17/earn-your-profits-with-fsbo/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/17/earn-your-profits-with-fsbo/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:23:08 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=694 Do not waste time and increase your confidence as well as your chances of getting the best buyers with FSBO. You have reasons to become confident, as you are the person who gets the chance to meet prospective buyers. In this manner, you can judge whether the buyer is serious enough to buy your home. [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/17/earn-your-profits-with-fsbo/feed/ 0 Sell Your Home Using FSBO and Avoid Paying Commissions https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/15/sell-your-home-using-fsbo-and-avoid-paying-commissions/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/15/sell-your-home-using-fsbo-and-avoid-paying-commissions/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:35:54 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=693 Why should you pay any commission to real estate agents, when you can sell through FSBO? You need to know about some of the home selling facts. Did you know that both buying and selling agents generally receive a total commission of nearly 6% of the entire sale price of the home? This ” for sale [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/15/sell-your-home-using-fsbo-and-avoid-paying-commissions/feed/ 0 First Time Home Buyers: What You Must Not Do https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/09/first-time-home-buyers-what-you-must-not-do/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/09/first-time-home-buyers-what-you-must-not-do/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:18:49 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=687 Has it been your dream to reside in your very own home? You do not have be a very brave person to make a real estate investment. Anyone can buy a home, provided he/she has the right tools and knowledge in hand. It is essential to be aware of certain important things that you should [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/09/first-time-home-buyers-what-you-must-not-do/feed/ 1 How to Sell Your Home in a Tough Market https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/09/how-to-sell-in-a-tough-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/09/how-to-sell-in-a-tough-market/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:47:18 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=677 If you are considering selling a home when the market is very tough then you need to ask yourself certain questions. Should you sell it yourself or depend on a real estate broker to get the job done. Well during these hard times, you may try handling your real estate transaction on your own. If [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/09/how-to-sell-in-a-tough-market/feed/ 0 Tips for Presenting Your Home While Selling It https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/04/tips-for-presenting-your-home-while-selling-it/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/04/tips-for-presenting-your-home-while-selling-it/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:53:25 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=676 Sellers sometimes have the query whether it is a good idea to show around a home to buyers in a vacant or furnished flat. This will certainly depend on the condition of your home. If it is a furnished home, it should not be badly decorated, messy, or dirty. If that is the case then [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/04/tips-for-presenting-your-home-while-selling-it/feed/ 0 Smart Home Owners are Choosing FSBO Method to Sell Their Homes https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/03/smart-home-owners-are-choosing-fsbo-method-to-sell-their-homes/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/03/smart-home-owners-are-choosing-fsbo-method-to-sell-their-homes/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:27:26 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=675 Have you heard of the phrase FSBO or “for sale by owner“? In the real estate world this term refers to a property that a home owner sells without the help of a professional real estate agent. It is a fact that about 30% home sellers in the US, put in their own effort in [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/03/smart-home-owners-are-choosing-fsbo-method-to-sell-their-homes/feed/ 0 Make Buyers Feel At Home While Selling Your Property https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/01/make-buyers-feel-at-home-while-selling-your-property/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/01/make-buyers-feel-at-home-while-selling-your-property/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:55:55 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=673 When the real estate market is slow, home owners cannot afford to miss any important part while marketing their property. As a seller, you have to be particular about everything from price to preparation and from fixing to presentation. You can prefer to sell using the ” for sale by owner ” tag outside your [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/10/01/make-buyers-feel-at-home-while-selling-your-property/feed/ 0 The Importance of Interviewing a Realtor before Selling a Home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/09/20/the-importance-of-interviewing-a-realtor-before-selling-a-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/09/20/the-importance-of-interviewing-a-realtor-before-selling-a-home/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:51:03 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=666 Always keep this in mind that every real estate agent is different. Before you decide to pick your agent for either buying or selling your home, you require finding out some important information about the person. Have you noticed how people spend weeks in comparing the dealerships prices from various sources before buying a new [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/09/20/the-importance-of-interviewing-a-realtor-before-selling-a-home/feed/ 0 Home Selling : Tips to Attract Buyers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/09/06/home-selling-tips-to-attract-buyers/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/09/06/home-selling-tips-to-attract-buyers/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:33:51 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=657 If you want to attract several prospective buyers, while selling your home then make sure, you follow the valuable advice offered by real estate gurus. If you have heard of making home improvements then do not ignore it. Here are some home improvement tips that can gear up your home sale and makes it one [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/09/06/home-selling-tips-to-attract-buyers/feed/ 0 Study and Compare Mortgage Loans before Buying a Home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/08/22/study-and-compare-mortgage-loans-before-buying-a-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/08/22/study-and-compare-mortgage-loans-before-buying-a-home/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:51:47 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=649 There are plenty of things to consider before you make the significant decision of buying a brand new home to settle down for the rest of life or perhaps for some years. One of the important points that any home buyer needs to bear in mind is comparing mortgage loans in the most detailed manner [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/08/22/study-and-compare-mortgage-loans-before-buying-a-home/feed/ 0 The Costliest Mistake that Home Sellers Should Stay Away from https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/08/09/the-costliest-mistake-that-home-sellers-should-stay-away-from/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/08/09/the-costliest-mistake-that-home-sellers-should-stay-away-from/#comments Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:40:32 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=642 We all must have heard that we often learn through our mistakes, so mistakes are not bad after all. However, if we apply this saying to our real estate transaction then it will certainly translate to some heavy loss. If you are on the verge of selling your home, learn about the dreadful mistakes that [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/08/09/the-costliest-mistake-that-home-sellers-should-stay-away-from/feed/ 0 Make Sure Your Home is Ready for Quick Sale https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/24/make-sure-your-home-is-ready-for-quick-sale/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/24/make-sure-your-home-is-ready-for-quick-sale/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:19:09 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=633 Are you a home owner who wants to get the best potential buyer for your much-loved home? Ask any real estate expert this question and you will get the answer. This can happen soon, if you are a little attentive to the demands of buyers. If you place yourself in the buyer’s shoes, you will definitely [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/24/make-sure-your-home-is-ready-for-quick-sale/feed/ 0 The Importance of a Neat Porch When You Are Trying to Sell Your Home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/18/the-importance-of-a-neat-porch-when-you-are-trying-to-sell-your-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/18/the-importance-of-a-neat-porch-when-you-are-trying-to-sell-your-home/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:39:53 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=630 Home staging is one of the important things in the real estate world and is effective in selling your home faster and getting you good buyers as well. When you take pains to make all the rooms neat and tidy, it is also very vital to pay some extra attention to the porch. It is very [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/18/the-importance-of-a-neat-porch-when-you-are-trying-to-sell-your-home/feed/ 0 Top 3 Things That Potential Sellers Forget to Do https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/17/top-3-things-that-potential-sellers-forget-to-do/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/17/top-3-things-that-potential-sellers-forget-to-do/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:11:06 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=629 Before conducting your real estate transaction, make sure that you do not forget certain things, which numerous home sellers actually fail to bear in mind. The top 4 things that potential sellers forget to do are: 1. Not getting homes MLS listed: Instead of opting for the conventional method of getting all your real estate work [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/17/top-3-things-that-potential-sellers-forget-to-do/feed/ 1 A beautiful garden can fetch you a higher price for your home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/13/a-beautiful-garden-can-fetch-you-a-higher-price-for-your-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/13/a-beautiful-garden-can-fetch-you-a-higher-price-for-your-home/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:29:36 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=627 Do you want to sell your home fast and get a good value for it as well? This is possible. If you have a lovely garden attached to your fantastic home, relax, as any buyer will fall in love with your home at once and close the deal at the drop of a hat. Believe [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/13/a-beautiful-garden-can-fetch-you-a-higher-price-for-your-home/feed/ 0 Reasons to Make Sure You List Your Home on MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/11/reasons-to-make-sure-you-list-your-home-on-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/11/reasons-to-make-sure-you-list-your-home-on-mls/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:14:19 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=626 Do you wish to sell your home quickly and get a good buyer? Then you should hurry up and use the Flat Fee MLS Listing for your needs. The majority of homes and property sold in the US are due to flat fee MLS service. MLS or Multiple Listing Service is a truly useful and [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/11/reasons-to-make-sure-you-list-your-home-on-mls/feed/ 0 Get in touch directly with “For sale by owner" homes https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/09/get-in-touch-directly-with-for-sale-by-owner-homes/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/09/get-in-touch-directly-with-for-sale-by-owner-homes/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:15:21 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=625 When you are planning to buy your new home, one of the best options is to visit directly the "For Sale By Owner" homes. There are other common and popular methods of searching a home for a first time buyer. One such method is seeking the aid of Real Estate brokers, who provide you with [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/09/get-in-touch-directly-with-for-sale-by-owner-homes/feed/ 0 Save money through home owner rebates https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/07/save-money-through-home-owner-rebates/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/07/save-money-through-home-owner-rebates/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:37:16 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=624 If you are the person who is the proud owner of a lovely home and plans to sell it to a prospective buyer soon, then you should be thinking of enhancing your profits through Home Owner Rebates. The advantages of Home Owner Rebates are plenty and they draw the attention of countless home owners today. [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/07/save-money-through-home-owner-rebates/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS and its Advantages https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/05/flat-fee-mls-and-its-advantages/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/05/flat-fee-mls-and-its-advantages/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:04:10 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=623 I had recently sold off my home within a few months and got a very good price for it. I did not visit any Real Estate agent or realtor to get a buyer from my house but chose the Flat Fee MLS instead. It is a very popular tool for sale by owner in the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/05/flat-fee-mls-and-its-advantages/feed/ 0 How To Spot Good Value In Real estate https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/02/how-to-spot-good-value-in-real-estate/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/02/how-to-spot-good-value-in-real-estate/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:13:28 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=622 Do you want to buy a home sweet home for your family at the best rate? You can easily spot good value in Real Estate, provided you do a little research beforehand. Take some time and plan before you start your search. I followed this technique and trust me, it really helped. Just follow these [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/07/02/how-to-spot-good-value-in-real-estate/feed/ 0 Homes available at rock-bottom prices; thanks to foreclosures https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/30/homes-available-at-rock-bottom-prices-thanks-to-foreclosures/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/30/homes-available-at-rock-bottom-prices-thanks-to-foreclosures/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:42:29 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=621 If you have wondering that you could never afford a dream home of your choice, then you are completely mistaken. The present scenario in the Real Estate market is one that will surely make you very happy. One of my colleagues used to think in the same way, until he discovered what an overwhelming impact [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/30/homes-available-at-rock-bottom-prices-thanks-to-foreclosures/feed/ 0 Always get the best legal eagles to do your paperwork https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/27/always-get-the-best-legal-eagles-to-do-your-paperwork/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/27/always-get-the-best-legal-eagles-to-do-your-paperwork/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:51:12 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=619 Are you worrying about your latest Real Estate venture and have some serious queries? Do not get worked up. Just keep your cool and seek the help of a Real Estate lawyer. If you have finished with your selection of home from the MLS Listing, then immediately consult a well-known lawyer. I took the same [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/27/always-get-the-best-legal-eagles-to-do-your-paperwork/feed/ 0 Advantages Of Flat Fee MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/17/advantages-of-flat-fee-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/17/advantages-of-flat-fee-mls/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:42:28 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=614 Flat fee MLS is one of the best ways if you are planning for a sale of your property. Believe me, for I did it and had got a positive result while selling my house. If you want a price that is worth your home or you are in search of home owner rebates, then [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/17/advantages-of-flat-fee-mls/feed/ 1 Succeed with MLS listings https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/05/succeed-with-mls-listings/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/05/succeed-with-mls-listings/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:18:44 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=613 A new kind of trend has now emerged in the Real Estate market where property purchases have become quite easier with the help of MLS listings service. These listings service have become a new phenomenon in the market because they contain all the information about the property listings by the owners themselves. Realtors pay a [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/05/succeed-with-mls-listings/feed/ 0 Time to Hold A Open House https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/03/time-to-hold-a-open-house/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/03/time-to-hold-a-open-house/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:36:26 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=612 We all know that the first step in selling our home is to advertise. You can accomplish that task by setting up “for sale” signs posting flyers everywhere you can. You can also take advantage of a flat fee MLS listing service to get the word out to the realtors and everyone who is in [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/06/03/time-to-hold-a-open-house/feed/ 0 For Sale By Owner Allows You to Not Feel Pressured https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/11/for-sale-by-owner-allows-you-to-not-feel-pressured/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/11/for-sale-by-owner-allows-you-to-not-feel-pressured/#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 18:17:02 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/11/for-sale-by-owner-allows-you-to-not-feel-pressured/ Many people, when they are making the choice to sell their homes with a real estate agent find that there are difficulties that they come up against. Their real estate agent tells them that they need to make some changes to the home before putting it on the market; the agent says that there’s no [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/11/for-sale-by-owner-allows-you-to-not-feel-pressured/feed/ 1 For Sale By Owner: Bringing It All Together https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/07/for-sale-by-owner-bringing-it-all-together/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/07/for-sale-by-owner-bringing-it-all-together/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 23:36:52 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/07/for-sale-by-owner-bringing-it-all-together/ When you’re going to be selling your home on your own using a for sale by owner listing, it’s important to know what needs to be done in order to make the process go as smoothly as possible. How can you bring the whole for sale by owner process together? Make sure that you understand what it [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/07/for-sale-by-owner-bringing-it-all-together/feed/ 0 For Sale By Owner: Getting the Word Out https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/03/for-sale-by-owner-getting-the-word-out/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/03/for-sale-by-owner-getting-the-word-out/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 22:17:11 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/03/for-sale-by-owner-getting-the-word-out/ One of the biggest challenges that many for sale by owner sellers come across is getting the word out about their home. These sellers want to believe that all it’s going to take to sell their home is putting the for sale by owner sign out in the front lawn and making sure that the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/05/03/for-sale-by-owner-getting-the-word-out/feed/ 0 For Sale By Owner Sellers Can Show Their Commitment to Selling a Home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/29/for-sale-by-owner-sellers-can-show-their-commitment-to-selling-a-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/29/for-sale-by-owner-sellers-can-show-their-commitment-to-selling-a-home/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:01 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/29/for-sale-by-owner-sellers-can-show-their-commitment-to-selling-a-home/ When you’re going to be selling your home and you’re taking the for sale by owner path, one of the things that you need to be sure of is that buyers will know that you are serious about selling your home. When buyers look at homes for sale by owner, they often get the sense the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/29/for-sale-by-owner-sellers-can-show-their-commitment-to-selling-a-home/feed/ 0 For Sale by Owner: Marketing Your Home https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/25/for-sale-by-owner-marketing-your-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/25/for-sale-by-owner-marketing-your-home/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:39:41 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/25/for-sale-by-owner-marketing-your-home/ One of the biggest challenges that those who make the choice to sell their home for sale by owner rather than bringing on a listing agent comes down to making sure that they are marketing their home as effectively as possible. So, if you’re planning to sell your home for sale by owner, what do you [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/25/for-sale-by-owner-marketing-your-home/feed/ 0 For Sale By Owner: 4 Reasons It’s a Good Idea https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/23/for-sale-by-owner-4-reasons-its-a-good-idea/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/23/for-sale-by-owner-4-reasons-its-a-good-idea/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:13:00 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/23/for-sale-by-owner-4-reasons-its-a-good-idea/ When you’re going to be selling your home, it’s important to take a look at all of the options that are available to you. Sure, you could sell with a real estate agent; you could also sell on your own – a for sale by owner process. Or you could sell with flat fee MLS [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/04/23/for-sale-by-owner-4-reasons-its-a-good-idea/feed/ 1 For Sale by Owner in a Buyers’ Market? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/11/for-sale-by-owner-in-a-buyers-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/11/for-sale-by-owner-in-a-buyers-market/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:41:44 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/11/for-sale-by-owner-in-a-buyers-market/ (source)”FOR SALE BY OWNER”? Timing is everything. Is this the RIGHT time to sell? The best time to put out your own sign is in a sellers market. A few years ago, as fast as you could pound that FOR SALE BY OWNER sign post into the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/01/11/for-sale-by-owner-in-a-buyers-market/feed/ 0 Risks of Selling For Sale by Owner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/12/29/risks-of-selling-for-sale-by-owner/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/12/29/risks-of-selling-for-sale-by-owner/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:10:49 +0000 Manager http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/12/29/risks-of-selling-for-sale-by-owner/ While reading an article designed to advise real estate investors about choosing a home to buy, this paragraph stood out: First of all, avoid any homes that are being sold through a real estate agency. Individuals who are paying a real estate agency commission to sell their home and are demanding a certain price through the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/12/29/risks-of-selling-for-sale-by-owner/feed/ 0 Price Your House Right For Your Market https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/25/price-your-house-right-for-your-market/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/25/price-your-house-right-for-your-market/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:53:41 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/25/price-your-house-right-for-your-market/ Know what other homes have sold for and get an appraisal on your home. The single biggest reason for sale by owner homes fail isbecause the owner has set an asking price far above what otherhouses in the neighborhood have sold for. If you have your for sale by owner house overpriced, don’t rush out and hire [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/25/price-your-house-right-for-your-market/feed/ 0 Spare The Memories, Sell The Benefits https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/23/spare-the-memories-sell-the-benefits/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/23/spare-the-memories-sell-the-benefits/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:01:24 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/23/spare-the-memories-sell-the-benefits/ You don’t want to scare buyers out of purchasing your home Many for sale by owner sellers are not able to show the home to potential buyers in an objective manner. Often the seller skews the home showing to his own point of view, talking about experiences that he and his family have had in the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/23/spare-the-memories-sell-the-benefits/feed/ 0 Don’t Just Sell For Sale By Owner – List On The MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:54:07 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/ For one low flat fee you can sell your house and get better exposure to the market Instead of hiring a real estate agent and letting them take a big bite out of the profit from the sale of your home, try selling it yourself. For a fraction of the commission that a real estate agent [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2007/01/20/dont-just-sell-for-sale-by-owner-list-on-the-mls/feed/ 0 IHS Realty Is In The Business of Making Customers Happy https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/17/ihs-realty-is-in-the-business-of-making-customers-happy/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/17/ihs-realty-is-in-the-business-of-making-customers-happy/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:01:44 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/17/ihs-realty-is-in-the-business-of-making-customers-happy/ Even other real estate professionals have nice things to say about us For Sale By Owner sellers aren’t the only people satisfied with IHS Realty services. Take a look at these realtor endorsements: We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for working with us on the sale of 10863 Constitution Drive. It takes a [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/11/17/ihs-realty-is-in-the-business-of-making-customers-happy/feed/ 0 Essential Tips for Real Estate Appraisals https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/30/essential-tips-for-real-estate-appraisals/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/30/essential-tips-for-real-estate-appraisals/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2006 23:00:36 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/30/essential-tips-for-real-estate-appraisals/ Rory H. Hawkins writes about real estate appraisal and other interesting topics. When you have the perfect home picked out and you know this is the home you want, your lender will require you to have an appraisal upon the request to use the home as security for a loan. A real estate appraisal will help [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/30/essential-tips-for-real-estate-appraisals/feed/ 0 About IHS Realty https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/27/about-ihs-realty/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/27/about-ihs-realty/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:10:02 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/27/about-ihs-realty/ How we began Most real estate companies want to sell you a bundle of services for a relatively high commission rate. Whether you want or need all of their services, you still pay 5%, 6% or more to the traditional real estate broker. Now, with IHS Realty, you choose just the services you want for a [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/27/about-ihs-realty/feed/ 0 When is The Right Time to Buy a New Home? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/22/when-is-the-right-time-to-buy-a-new-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/22/when-is-the-right-time-to-buy-a-new-home/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:35:28 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/22/when-is-the-right-time-to-buy-a-new-home/ Market Conditions Interest rates will likely go to 7% by the end of the year. Getting a fixed-rate mortgage now would be a good thing. Most markets in the US are experiencing what is termed a buyer’s market. That means you can be a picky buyer and negotiate prices. If you use a commissioned agent that represents the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/08/22/when-is-the-right-time-to-buy-a-new-home/feed/ 0 Choosing a Listing Service https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/choosing-a-listing-service/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/choosing-a-listing-service/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:01:36 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/choosing-a-listing-service/ Flat fee MLS versus a traditional agent When listing your home with a flat fee MLS broker you are essentially acting as your own listing agent assuming responsibilities normally handled by an agent. You will handle all showing requests, handle the marketing of the home – classifieds, etc, and negotiate the purchase offer. And once you [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/24/choosing-a-listing-service/feed/ 0 Selling Your Home on Your Own https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/21/selling-your-home-on-your-own/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/21/selling-your-home-on-your-own/#comments Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:31:19 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/21/selling-your-home-on-your-own/ Sell quickly and save When selling on your own you should be realistic with your expectations – know your local housing market. Once you have a feel for how homes around you are selling you can develop a selling plan. Over the past year most metro areas have seen an increase in days on market, so as a [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/21/selling-your-home-on-your-own/feed/ 0 FTC: MLS Rules Restrain Competition https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:35:10 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/ Austin, TX Board of Realtors illegally restrained competition The Federal Trade Commission has charged the Austin, Texas Board of Realtors of illegally restraining competition by preventing consumers from putting certain home listings on public websites like Realtor.com. The charge against the 5,000 member MLS was prompted because of rules written that make home listings available through public website searches [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/14/ftc-mls-rules-restrain-competition/feed/ 0 Know What You are Getting https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2006 03:37:16 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/ When selling your home know exactly what services you are getting As a home seller nothing is more important than knowing exactly what services you are getting from your agent. With flat fee MLS companies all services are made available on an a la carte basis so sellers know what to and not to expect. If [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/10/know-what-you-are-getting/feed/ 0 Real Estate Agents Reviled https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/06/real-estate-agents-reviled/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/06/real-estate-agents-reviled/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:59:35 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/06/real-estate-agents-reviled/ Real estate agent among the least respected occupations Has anyone seen the T-Mobile cell phone commercial depicting the real estate agent blowing through her monthly minutes while speaking to her clients in clichés and outrageous embellishments? It seems to sum up the public’s overall perception of real estate agents as they are among the most reviled professionals, ranking [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/07/06/real-estate-agents-reviled/feed/ 0 Economist Steve Levitt Offers New Perspective https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/27/economist-steve-levitt-offers-new-perspective/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/27/economist-steve-levitt-offers-new-perspective/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:29:52 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/27/economist-steve-levitt-offers-new-perspective/ Alternatives to the traditional real estate commissions At a recent convention Steve Levitt, the author of "Freakonomics," shared some interesting facts and views about the real estate industry. He has been criticized by the National Association of Realtors and many agents for his prediction for the future of the real estate industry. His findings include: Due to [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/27/economist-steve-levitt-offers-new-perspective/feed/ 0 The Hurdles of Selling By Owner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/15/the-hurdles-of-selling-by-owner/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/15/the-hurdles-of-selling-by-owner/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:20:04 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/15/the-hurdles-of-selling-by-owner/ Dealing with Real Estate Agents as a For Sale By Owner As a for sale by owner or even as a customer of a flat fee MLS listing company you can expect to hear words of discouragement from local full service brokers. Agents will pull out their "bag of tricks" in attempts to intimidate you into [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/15/the-hurdles-of-selling-by-owner/feed/ 0 Get Your Home Shown First https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/09/get-your-home-shown-first/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/09/get-your-home-shown-first/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:24:30 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/09/get-your-home-shown-first/ Save on Realtor commissions and get your home shown first When selling your home you need to think like a Realtor – taking advantage of marketing exposure and differentiating your home from other listings. To maximize marketing you can list the home with a flat fee MLS broker in order to get the exposure of the MLS [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/09/get-your-home-shown-first/feed/ 0 Paying Less in Realtor Commissions https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:23:16 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/ Flat fee MLS changing the field The Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the internet, and a For Sale sign are the three most important marketing aspects to getting your home sold. Real estate commissions have always been negotiable, but now flat fee MLS brokers and discount realtors have added some pressure to the real estate commission structure. Home sellers [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/07/paying-less-in-realtor-commissions/feed/ 0 Successfully Selling Your Home by Owner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/04/successfully-selling-your-home-by-owner/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/04/successfully-selling-your-home-by-owner/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:14:36 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/04/successfully-selling-your-home-by-owner/ Increasing your home’s marketing exposure Over 75 percent of homes locally are sold through the multiple listing service (MLS) making it an invaluable tool when selling a home. Flat fee MLS provides an avenue for home owners to utilize the proven success of the MLS while maintaining all rights of a for sale by owner. This means [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/06/04/successfully-selling-your-home-by-owner/feed/ 0 The Real Estate Revolution https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/31/the-real-estate-revolution/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/31/the-real-estate-revolution/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:46:56 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/31/the-real-estate-revolution/ The future of the real estate industry Is there an easy answer to the question about where the real estate industry is headed? It doesn’t seem that way at this point. With the anti-competitive legal battles continuing between the DOJ and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), it’s hard to determine exactly what the future may hold. Although, it [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/31/the-real-estate-revolution/feed/ 0 Virginia Real Estate Sales Drop https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/30/virginia-real-estate-sales-drop/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/30/virginia-real-estate-sales-drop/#comments Tue, 30 May 2006 16:19:45 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/30/virginia-real-estate-sales-drop/ Use flat fee MLS to market your home more competitively For the eighth consecutive month real estate sales fell in April. Closed home sales were down 14 percent, the number of homes put on the market was down 22 percent and days on market was up from 94 days a year ago to 104 days in [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/30/virginia-real-estate-sales-drop/feed/ 0 New Book Focuses on How to Compete with Flat Fee Brokers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/#comments Wed, 24 May 2006 15:33:50 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/ Author Danielle Babb has announced she will be releasing her book, "Commissions at Risk: A Real Estate Professionals Guide to Beating Online Competition," in October 2006. This book will help position agents on how to re-invent thier business based on the use of technology. The book comes as a response to the growing popularity of "low cost and flat [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/new-book-focuses-on-how-to-compete-with-flat-fee-brokers/feed/ 0 Move Inc CEO Sees Battle for Real Estate Consumers https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/move-inc-ceo-sees-battle-for-real-estate-consumers/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/move-inc-ceo-sees-battle-for-real-estate-consumers/#comments Wed, 24 May 2006 14:19:58 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/move-inc-ceo-sees-battle-for-real-estate-consumers/ MLS losing value to alternative websites As Move.com unveils Mike Long, CEO of Move Inc., wants to take back what he believes companies like Google, MSN, and AOL among others have taken from the Realtor community. His misguided frustrations are lashed at third party websites that have simply created a valuable and viable marketing alternative to the 5-6 [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/24/move-inc-ceo-sees-battle-for-real-estate-consumers/feed/ 0 Selling Your Home By Owner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/18/selling-your-home-by-owner/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/18/selling-your-home-by-owner/#comments Fri, 19 May 2006 04:24:26 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/18/selling-your-home-by-owner/ You have more options than you think as a For Sale By Owner If you are selling your home by owner give your home the maximum exposure. As a "for sale by owner" you can advertise in local print media like newspaper, classifieds, and magazines but realize that over three-quarters of homes sold, are sold through the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Take [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/18/selling-your-home-by-owner/feed/ 0 Are Minimum Service Requirements Anti-competitive? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/17/are-minimum-service-requirements-anti-competitive/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/17/are-minimum-service-requirements-anti-competitive/#comments Thu, 18 May 2006 04:12:11 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/17/are-minimum-service-requirements-anti-competitive/ National Association of Realtors trying to eliminate flat fee MLS and discount brokers The passing of minimum service requirements is only proof of the growing awareness for flat fee MLS and discount realtors that allow for sale by owner home sellers to take advantage of affordable marketing avenues. With flat fee MLS you can take advantage [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/17/are-minimum-service-requirements-anti-competitive/feed/ 0 Online Real Estate Gains Momentum https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/08/online-real-estate-gains-momentum/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/08/online-real-estate-gains-momentum/#comments Tue, 09 May 2006 03:12:52 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/08/online-real-estate-gains-momentum/ Alternative models are a growing Trend in real estate Finally a front page article addressing the changing trend in the real estate structure. The USA Today just published an article detailing the different advantages of discount and flat fee brokers, as well as the advantages of having your home published on the internet. It seems the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/05/08/online-real-estate-gains-momentum/feed/ 0 Don’t Give Away Your Hard Earned Equity https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/27/dont-give-away-your-hard-earned-equity/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/27/dont-give-away-your-hard-earned-equity/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2006 03:49:18 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/27/dont-give-away-your-hard-earned-equity/ Flat fee MLS brokers can save home sellers thousands Don’t give away your hard earned equity unnecessarily! 6 percent is alot of money to sacrifice when chances are you could have sold your home on your own. While it is true over 75 percent of homes sold are sold through the MLS, you can choose to utilize the MLS and [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/27/dont-give-away-your-hard-earned-equity/feed/ 0 Selling Your Home on Your Own https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/selling-your-home-on-your-own-2/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/selling-your-home-on-your-own-2/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:35:27 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/selling-your-home-on-your-own-2/ 75 percent of all homes are sold through the MLS If you are selling your home by owner you may want to consider the alternatives as less than a quarter of For Sale By Owner homes sell. If you are a savvy seller who is knowledgeable about the real estate transaction than a flat fee MLS broker [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/selling-your-home-on-your-own-2/feed/ 0 Talks of a New National MLS Heat Up https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/talks-of-a-new-national-mls-heat-up/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/talks-of-a-new-national-mls-heat-up/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:16:31 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/talks-of-a-new-national-mls-heat-up/ Benefits of a national MLS After a committee met earlier this year to discuss the development of a national MLS talks have again heated up. With the unveiling of websites offering consumers an opportunity to view MLS listings brokers now favor the idea of a national or consolidated MLS system. A national MLS would allow brokers to cost-effectively expand their [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/25/talks-of-a-new-national-mls-heat-up/feed/ 0 Utilizing the MLS and its Marketing Exposure https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:46:56 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/ List your home in the MLS for a low one time fee For a one-time low cost a Flat Fee Broker will provide an MLS Listing. It can be a inexpensive way in which to advertise. If you are wishing to maintain the rights of a For Sale By Owner, flat fee MLS will allow you to accept not [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/21/utilizing-the-mls-and-its-marketing-exposure/feed/ 0 Maximizing Your Home’s Marketing Exposure https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:35:31 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/ There is no substitute to the marketing exposure provided through the MLS and public websites like Realtor.com If you are selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and want to maximize the marketing exposure your home will receive, then flat fee MLS is the answer. Through the MLS your home will be published on public [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/15/maximizing-your-homes-marketing-exposure/feed/ 0 Realtor.com Tops List of Most Visited Sites in Real Estate Industry https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/10/realtorcom-tops-list-of-most-visited-sites-in-real-estate-industry/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/10/realtorcom-tops-list-of-most-visited-sites-in-real-estate-industry/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2006 03:57:37 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/10/realtorcom-tops-list-of-most-visited-sites-in-real-estate-industry/ Realtor.com offers unique and necessary marketing exposure With over 35.2 million unique visitors Realtor.com topped the list of most visited websites in the real estate industry. Marketing exposure is the most important aspect of getting your home sold. If you are trying to sell For Sale By Owner (FSBO) you are not only missing out on [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/04/10/realtorcom-tops-list-of-most-visited-sites-in-real-estate-industry/feed/ 0 Agents Lie and Conceal to Win Listings https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2006 04:34:51 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/ Agent ethics questioned by a segment on ABC The National Association of Realtors is once again defending the reputation and ethical practices of its nearly 1.5 million members. After a segment aired on ABC, “What Your Broker Won’t Tell You”, depicted real estate agents as liars and crooks NAR responded by maintaining the segment was “very [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/30/agents-lie-and-conceal-to-win-listings/feed/ 0 Beating a Buyers Market with Flat Fee MLS https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/16/beating-a-buyers-market-with-flat-fee-mls/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/16/beating-a-buyers-market-with-flat-fee-mls/#comments Fri, 17 Mar 2006 03:33:20 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/16/beating-a-buyers-market-with-flat-fee-mls/ The Advantages of Flat Fee MLS With the changes in the housing market sellers are beginning to see more negotiation situations, fewer multiple offer situations, more days on market, and some listings are just not selling. Beat the changing market trend with a flat fee MLS broker. The following are the top reasons to use a flat fee broker when selling [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/16/beating-a-buyers-market-with-flat-fee-mls/feed/ 0 Consumer Friendly Innovations in Real Estate https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/14/consumer-friendly-innovations-in-real-estate/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/14/consumer-friendly-innovations-in-real-estate/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:56:32 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/14/consumer-friendly-innovations-in-real-estate/ The Internet is Creating a New Forum for Conducting Business As traditional brokerages aim to rid the industry of alternative business models, innovators are attempting to prove their motive is creating consumer focused ideas. Whether it is providing the consumer an option different than the traditional model of listing a home, or providing updated information that [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/14/consumer-friendly-innovations-in-real-estate/feed/ 0 Preparing the Home for Sale https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/preparing-the-home-for-sale/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/preparing-the-home-for-sale/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2006 05:43:08 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/preparing-the-home-for-sale/ Is Your Home is Ready for Purchase When preparing the home for sale it is important to determine what work should and what work should not be done prior to selling. Whether selling the home with a traditional agent or selling the home For Sale By Owner with a fee for service broker, often it is [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/preparing-the-home-for-sale/feed/ 0 The Transformation of Real Estate Sales https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/the-transformation-of-real-estate-sales/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/the-transformation-of-real-estate-sales/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:08:12 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/the-transformation-of-real-estate-sales/ The Internet’s Effect Marketing Your Home Beginning in the late 90’s national real estate service providers – like Realtor.com, owned by the National Association of Realtors – began the display of MLS listing information along with home photos. Less than a decade later “we’re on the front end of a virtual explosion of useful tools for [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/03/08/the-transformation-of-real-estate-sales/feed/ 0 Flat fee listing site adds Nevada, Florida and Alabama https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/11/flat-fee-listing-site-adds-nevada-florida-and-alabama/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/11/flat-fee-listing-site-adds-nevada-florida-and-alabama/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2006 02:59:11 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/11/flat-fee-listing-site-adds-nevada-florida-and-alabama/ MLS Lion offers nationwide flat fee MLS listing www.MLSLion.com has just added Alabama, Florida and Nevada to its growing list of states offering flat fee mls listing services. The website is now the nation’s largest cooperative of flat fee brokers offering MLS listing packages to for sale by owner – fsbo – home sellers looking for the [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/11/flat-fee-listing-site-adds-nevada-florida-and-alabama/feed/ 0 Comparing Flat Fee MLS Websites https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/06/comparing-flat-fee-mls-websites/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/06/comparing-flat-fee-mls-websites/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2006 22:24:32 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/06/comparing-flat-fee-mls-websites/ Referral sites versus actual flat fee brokers One thing has become clear from an online search for websites devoted to flat fee mls listing: the number of flat fee mls companies have proliferated over the past several years. Due in part to the housing boon, numerous flat fee mls listing websites offer consumers a range of choices [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/02/06/comparing-flat-fee-mls-websites/feed/ 0 Congress Delays Action on Banks in Real Estate (Again) https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/23/congress-delays-action-on-banks-in-real-estate-again/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/23/congress-delays-action-on-banks-in-real-estate-again/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2006 20:05:42 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/23/congress-delays-action-on-banks-in-real-estate-again/ Banks Should be Allowed to Offer Brokerage Services The U.S. Congress has again delayed action on proposed regulations that allow banks to engage in real estate brokerage and related legislation that would prevent the change.  The real estate industry has fought ferociously against banks in real estate dubbing it "The Big Grab".  Similar to their actions [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/23/congress-delays-action-on-banks-in-real-estate-again/feed/ 0 Zillow Aims for Realty Riches https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/20/zillow-aims-for-realty-riches/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/20/zillow-aims-for-realty-riches/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2006 20:17:57 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/20/zillow-aims-for-realty-riches/ CEO reveals views on real estate Rich Barton, who founded Expedia, believes a changing consumer brings new opportunities in real estate services. In an exclusive Inman interview at NY Real Estate Connect, Barton tells why he’s excited about entering the industry.  Just when the year-old company will launch, and what its service will ultimately offer, remain [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/20/zillow-aims-for-realty-riches/feed/ 0 “Idiots Guide” Tackles Home Selling https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/17/idiots-guide-tackles-home-selling/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/17/idiots-guide-tackles-home-selling/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:23:35 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/17/idiots-guide-tackles-home-selling/ A Few Good Tips but Short on Details The book does an admirable job of going through the home sales marketing procedure, such as getting the home into tip-top condition ready to sell and then using various marketing techniques. There is heavy emphasis on using Internet resources, especially FSBO listing Web sites. However, the book conveniently [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/17/idiots-guide-tackles-home-selling/feed/ 0 FSBOs GiveTraditional Agents Indigestion https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/13/fsbos-givetraditional-agents-indigestion/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/13/fsbos-givetraditional-agents-indigestion/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:56:54 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/13/fsbos-givetraditional-agents-indigestion/ FSBO Sales Tactics Spread as Home Prices Rise Dawn and Carl Weinberger sold their home west of Portland, Ore., by themselves in the kind of deal that gives traditional, full-service real estate agents indigestion.  Using a discount broker, the Weinbergers paid $295 to put their three-bedroom rancher on the complete, up-to-date, multiple-listing service accessible only to brokers. [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/13/fsbos-givetraditional-agents-indigestion/feed/ 0 For Sale By Owner vs. Flat Fee MLS websites https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/09/for-sale-by-owner-vs-flat-fee-mls-websites/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/09/for-sale-by-owner-vs-flat-fee-mls-websites/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:41:57 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/09/for-sale-by-owner-vs-flat-fee-mls-websites/ Choosing the right home selling method can be critical to your success One of the most impressive byproducts of the Internet real estate revolution has been the plethora of web-based alternatives for marketing and selling a home. Choosing the right online marketing platform has become just as important as choosing the right real estate agent once [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2006/01/09/for-sale-by-owner-vs-flat-fee-mls-websites/feed/ 0 Real Estate Investing for Fun and Profit https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/10/real-estate-investing-for-fun-and-profit/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/10/real-estate-investing-for-fun-and-profit/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2005 14:38:03 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/10/real-estate-investing-for-fun-and-profit/ Buying homes still the path to wealth for many Real estate has proven to be a steadfast and consistent way to build wealth in the U.S. That’s because in spite of the fact that the real estate landscape is constantly changing, they still aren’t making any more of it. Homes are a precious commodity with no [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/12/10/real-estate-investing-for-fun-and-profit/feed/ 0 Selling FSBO https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/21/selling-fsbo/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/21/selling-fsbo/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:38:18 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/21/selling-fsbo/ For Sale by Owner’s and Flat Fee Listings are popping up more often for good reason About 15% of all homes are sold without a real estate agent (For Sale by Owner).  Many are predicting that this number may rise dramatically as the housing market softens.  High loan-to-value ratios, increased home equity loans and other factors [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/21/selling-fsbo/feed/ 0 Is It Time to Sell Your Home? https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/15/is-it-time-to-sell-your-home/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/15/is-it-time-to-sell-your-home/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2005 17:06:26 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/15/is-it-time-to-sell-your-home/ How to Maximize Home Equity in a Slipping Market The latest report on third-quarter home prices, released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors, showed continued strength. But increasingly there are signs that prices have plateaued.   So is now the time to reap the benefits of your home investment? While home price increases are sure to slow, [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/15/is-it-time-to-sell-your-home/feed/ 0 Sellling By Owner Means Doing Your Home Work https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/09/sellling-by-owner-means-doing-your-home-work/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/09/sellling-by-owner-means-doing-your-home-work/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2005 20:24:39 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/09/sellling-by-owner-means-doing-your-home-work/ Preparation is the key to FSBO Success It’s estimated that nearly 50% of home owner’s will attempt to sell by owner at some point during their lives. However, according to NAR studies, only about 15% of For Sale By Owners are successful. Why the huge disconnect? Apparently most FSBO home sellers are not prepared for what’s [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/11/09/sellling-by-owner-means-doing-your-home-work/feed/ 0 How to Sell a Home For Sale By Owner https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/17/how-to-sell-a-home-for-sale-by-owner/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/17/how-to-sell-a-home-for-sale-by-owner/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:11:49 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/17/how-to-sell-a-home-for-sale-by-owner/ FSBO’s keep more money selling on their own There’s no doubt about it. More home sellers are choosing to take matters into their own hands and sell their homes by themselves. Two changes in the way property can be marketed are making them more successful. One, the Internet allows For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) unprecedented access to [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/17/how-to-sell-a-home-for-sale-by-owner/feed/ 0 Tension Surrounds Traditional Real Estate Brokerage, MLS Listings, For Sale By Owners and Consumer Choice https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2005 19:13:57 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/ Brokers offering Consumers Choices Face Increasing Battles within the Industry   Many real estate brokers around the country now offer their customers more choices in the services they receive and the the prices they pay when selling their home.  As the number of Fee for Service brokers have increased so too has the level of resistence [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/14/tension-surrounds-traditional-real-estate-brokerage-mls-listings-for-sale-by-owners-and-consumer-choice/feed/ 0 DOJ modifies lawsuit against NAR MLS Policy https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/05/doj-modifies-lawsuit-against-nar-mls-policy/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/05/doj-modifies-lawsuit-against-nar-mls-policy/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:10:25 +0000 admin http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/10/05/doj-modifies-lawsuit-against-nar-mls-policy/ Realtors sued over Internet MLS data exchange policy The Department of Justice (DOJ) amended its complaint in its Anti-Trust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), proposed policy for the display of MLS listing data on Internet websites. The DOJ’s complaint is that NAR’s proposed MLS data exchange policy would stifle competition by limiting access [...]

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