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It's never fails, especially as we turn the corner into spring and the start of the Summer Selling season, we see a few signs out there FOR SALE BY OWNER...  I understand the logic.. do it myself and save.

Before you give it a go you consider our TOP 10 WAYS to make more money selling with a broker in this multi-part Series beginning today:

#1.  LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND - The bottom line here is; The VAST majority of Buyers Demand Professional Representation for a home Purchase and Most will Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement with a Real Es...

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I think every PROFESSIONAL who REALLY takes pride in their "Craft" must have had a thought or two about one of their clients or customers they just couldn't seem to get through to ....

"THEY JUST DON'T GET IT" we sneered, fussed, or snickered in frustration, maybe even venting out loud to one of our fellow peers.

Be honest, you know the type I am talking about ... the mad researcher, the GOOGLE Expert, the Internet doctors, the HGTV Home remodelers!  They are out there man and the limits of their imagination and empowerment through the "digerati" are limitless!  It's a new world, a world of web 2.0 with resources like Wikipedia and "at your fingertips" info channels. 

But their AUDACITY is endless!

Imagine a world where a Doctor is challenged about a Patient's treatment or a Mechanic is questioned about the cost of a part.  What about the do-it-yourselfer that installs a d...

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Saw some crazy articles on the web today saying gas prices headed to $5/gal. by Memorial Day and set to stay there for a long-haul.  Then I found this site which is really a great site for managing your fuel purchases and all things related to gas prices ... wow they got a lot of stuff here, helped me save a few bucks already too.  http://www.austingasprices.com/

They also have a national site at http://gasbuddy.com/ Ideal to bookmark for savings on your next road trip.... check em out.

$100 low Downpayment Program may Fuel HUD Sales Recovery

Just when we thought it was back to business as usual with mandatory 3.5% Downpayments as a minimum standard for owner occupied HUD Foreclosed properties, the announcement came out last week that HUD will now accept as little as $100.00 for a Downpayment in addition to the customary 3% they have and will continue to agree to pay toward Buyer closing costs.   While this may be a welcome move for many new or 1st time Buyers and all owner occupants, it reminds me a little of what got us in the foreclosure mess to begin with...  Obviously, prudence is needed and new home owners should have a clear understanding of their obligations when agreeing to the terms of any new mortgage.  I can't say that I am in 100% agreement with their decision on this one... however, this will be a welcome opportunity for anyone...

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Here's a quick video discussing previously listed homes and Eric's Track Record of Success.  Find out today what changes you will need to make in order to be successful with the sale of your home.