IS IDX FOR YOU?
Like Real estate agents work hard to help a buyer find a property. Listing agents work harder to list and market a property. What is IDX? INTERNET DATA EXCHANGE An Internet Data Exchange (IDX) is a real estate property search site which allows the public to conduct searches of approved multiple listing service properties in a certain area. The “approved” [...]
ADA Permitted Service Animals
Like What is a Permistted Service Animal? The law now allows only dogs… To Access the entire ADA Law: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/12038/Project%20Documents/MilitaryHOMEFRONT/Troops%20and%20Families/Special%20Needs%20EFMP/Service_Dog_Law_Change_2011.pdf The change is to recognize dogs only as service animals. March 15, 2011 No birds, cats, monkeys, snakes, etc. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce retained the Flagstaff Law Firm of Aspey, Watkins, Diesel to outline [...]
Which Comes First: Value or Price?
Like How do you get someone to find value in your company, your club, or your product? From TechDirt: ”… price and value are two different things. Price isn’t determined by value — it’s determined by the intersection of supply and demand. Value plays into that, by determining what the demand part is.” Membership Marketing Blog [...]
REALTORS(R) at Presentation of the Offer
LikeDo you allow the Buyer’s agent at the presentation of the offer? This article might be of interest to you. Click here. Kathy Howe Real Estate Broker/Agent/Educator/Mediator Sedona, AZ
Arizona’s Dual Agency
Sedona Properties for Sale: Arizona’s Common Law Agency, and Dual Agency. How does it work? Is my agent the salesperson I know or the designated broker for the brokerage? If I list with a salesperson with X Company and another salesperson with X Company brings in the buyer, what does it mean? Dual Agency = Limited Agency. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy how2arizona real estate LLC Uptown Sedona
Does “As Is” Mean “No Seller Repairs”?
Arizona “as is” addendum. Buyers beware! Sellers say they don’t want to pay for repairs, but buyers lose lots more. No warranties. What lurks behind a seller “as is”? Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC, how2realty referrals LLC, Sedona Properties for Sale
Will Arizona Have One MLS?
Arizona REALTORS(R) need one MLS. Agents, Brokers, and the Consumer will profit from ONE place to find listings, one place to market properties, one place to meet. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2arizona real estate LLC, how2educate LLC, how2realty referrals LLC, Sedona AZ properties for sale
TITLE INSURANCE
Arizona Residential Real Estate Title Policies cover many things like permits, encroachment, zoning, and subdivision laws. Title companies are now including deductibles for coverage and limiting their exposure. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC, Title Insurance, Sedona real estate agents, Uptown, West Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Verde Valley
NAR’S NEW POLITICAL PARTY
NAR’s New Political Party to cost REALTOR members a mandatory $40 increase in dues in 2012. AZ REALTOR members should contact Tom Farley at AAR to comment. Arizona Association of REALTORS. Kathy Howe, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC, SedonaKathy
Maximizing gMail for Your Business
Maximize your business with gMail Priority Mail. Google’s gMail can keep your business communication simple. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy of how2educate, how2arizona real estate, how2realty referrals, shows you how to use gMail
AAR’s New Residential Purchase Contract
how2educate LLC will present “Contract-Writing-Cures” on 2/24/11 at 1:30 using the new AAR 2/28/11 Residential Purchase Contract. Learn how to use the Cure Notice. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy will instruct.
Short Sale Negotiators: Comply With MARS
Arizona real estate agents: Short Sale Negotiator Update from AAR and ADRE regarding any “broker/salesperson negotiating a short sale with a lender on behalf of the seller should comply with FTC’s MARS Rule.” Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC 928-274-4088
Short Sale Negotiators: AZ Department of Real Estate Enforcement
“MARS” Rule applies to AZ real estate agents and brokers. Commissioner Judy Lowe and Arizona Association of REALTORS(R)’s General Counsel write alert to Arizona licensees. ADRE enforcement March 1, 2011. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, “The Essence of Learning”, Sedona, AZ
Encrypt Your Smartphone
Encrypt your smartphone. Lost cell phone. Stolen Cell phone. Your passwords, phone numbers, banking info, browsing sites, emails may be at risk. Encrypt your iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Droid, Windows 7 phone. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate, how2arizona.com, how2realtyreferrals.com
Landlords Must Issue 1099s
Starting 2011 Residential and Commercial landlords must issue 1099s to anyone who is paid $600 or more for repairs, cleaning, etc. SVVAR, Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS issues the information to REALTOR members. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate, how2businessplan, Uptown Sedona, West Sedona
Listing Agents and Submission of Offers to Sellers
Real Estate Listing Agent does not like lowball offer on Sedona home for sale and threatens not to present the offer to the seller. Can he do that? No. The Arizona Department of Real Estate’s Administrative Code R4-28-802 says he must present ALL offers till closing… Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate Owner/Broker/Educator
Google TV
Google TV in the classroom. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, real estate educator looks at Google TV for how2educate LLC’s real estate continuing education classroom and the how2arizona real estate buyer and seller experience. TV and Internet combined.
Stefan Swanepoel Asked What Words Describe 2000-2010
Stefan Swanepoel asked for words to describe 2000 to 2010 and what 2011-1010 would be like. Marc Davison, @1000WattMarc says it best. 9/11, refocusing real estate, learning, Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2arizona real estate, how2educate, Sedona, AZ real estate
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from how2educate LLC Sedona, AZ Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy Proud resident of Uptown Sedona how2arizona real estate how2realty referrals LLC Seth Godin posts his Modern Thanksgiving message humor about frying the turkey
