HELP!!!

I am going to the Springs with my family and am unable to work my floor shift on June 6^th from 11-2pm.

 

Please call me or the front desk if you can cover for me (happy to trade shifts).

 

Trisha Richards

303-882-0239

Douglas County Foreclosure Assistance

Information for Douglas County Foreclosure Assistance:

http://www.douglascountyhousingpartnership.org/index.htm

303-784-7856

9350 Heritage Hills Circle

Lone Tree, CO 90124

 

Chris Monroe

Property Mgmt Company

Anyone have a Property Mgmt Co. they have used and like?

 

              Paige New

            303/435-2963

paige.new@coloradohomes.com

 

 

Lawn Mowing Service

Hello Parker Office,

I have a home out in your area (Arapahoe and Parker) that needs a lawn mowing service. If you know of someone good, please call me. Thanks!

 

Keely Hawk

CB Denver Central

303-522-0918

Do you want to do an Open House this weekend?

Hello Parker Agents. We have a few properties available for open houses this weekend if anyone is interested. Some of them are great locations and very easy to sign.

5434 Twilight Way, Parker - new construction in Pradera (available any day and any time for an open house!!!)

5616 Twilight Way, Parker - resale in Pradera (available the following days for an open house - May 30 & 31 & June 6 & 7.)

18130 Bolero Drive, Parker - resale in Stroh Ranch / Anthology / Sunmarke (available any day and any time...property is vacant)

4522 Applecrest Circle, Castle Rock - resale in The Meadows (available any day and any time.)

Please email me if you are interested.

Thanks!

Wendy Sommer

wendy@therowleygroup.com


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Open Houses: 6 Ways to Capture Clients on the Spot

Try these tips for turning your open houses into a dependable flow of income for your business.

If you're getting ready to hold an open house, lock the door. And forget about programming all your visitors' numbers on your phone's speed dial: You never want to call them back.

That may not sound like your traditional advice for holding open houses. After all, isn't the idea to land more clients—not to mention, a buyer for the listing? But this unconventional strategy can work. Here's why.

Open houses are the perfect opportunity to expand your potential buyer pool. But if you're not careful, you may come across as too pushy, and that can be a quick turnoff that sends buyers running for the door. (No, that's not the reason you should lock it. I'll get to that shortly.)

Try these six tips to make open houses a more effective business tool.

Rule #1: Never plan on calling people later.

Instead of telling visitors you'll give them a call afterwards to follow up, you should use the valuable in-person time at the open house to say what you need to say. You're much more likely to make a stronger impression face-to-face than during a phone call at a later time. When meeting visitors at open houses, these are the main questions you want them to answer for you:

· Are they interested in the property?

· What other properties may be of interest to them? What are they looking for?

· Will they be willing to set up an appointment to talk further with you, or are they interested in viewing additional properties that may be a better fit?

Note, there is an exception to the no-callback rule: When you have a crowded open house, you may not have enough time to talk with everyone. In this case, it may make sense to pick up the phone and ask if they needed any additional information.

Rule #2: Welcome visitors at the door.

The best way to welcome visitors to the open house: Lock the door. Neither you nor the owners want people walking into the house unannounced. This won't only ensure you get to talk to everyone who wanders in but it's also a safety issue. (Read: 9 Open House Safety Tips)

Try this approach:

· Greet people at the door.

· Welcome and thank them for coming.

· Hand them information on the property.

· As they look at the information, talk about a special feature or two in the home that they may want to notice as they go through the property.

· Ask for their name, phone number, and e-mail address, or have them fill out an open house register so you'll have their contact information. If they decline to give you their contact information (and they don't appear threatening), you should still let them view the property. You'll find most visitors are willing to give you their contact information.

· Explain that there is additional information about the listing on the dining room or kitchen table that may be of interest to them.

Rule #3: Stage your informational packets.

The dining room or kitchen table can be a great spot to capture visitors' attention with extra information about the listing. Place a variety of items here, such as property details, school information, and community brochures. Don't forget to attach a bold label (in 24- to 48-point font) with your contact information on each type of information you provide.

The goal is to get visitors to pause and look at these resources, encourage them to speak with you, and build your credibility as an important resource—not only about the listing, but about the community too.

Rule #4: Approach visitors during the walk-through.

After you've allowed visitors to wander through the house on their own, you'll want to catch up to them and see if they have any questions and gauge what they like or dislike. Approach carefully; you don't want to be a pest. This can be your prime chance to land them as a client.

Rule #5: Get the house in showing-shape.

You'll want the house looking its best outside and in. Instruct your sellers to trim shrubs, unclutter rooms, shampoo rugs, add a fresh coat of paint, check the home's smell (Tip: Try fresh-baked cookies for a welcoming scent), and clean absolutely everything. (Provide sellers with a helpful checklist: "18 Simple Tips for Better Home Showings," part of REALTOR® Magazine's Handouts for Customers.)

Here's what you can do to prepare:

· Send invitations to the neighborhood and to anyone in your sphere of influence who lives in the area.

· Arrive early on open house day, turn on all the lights, open the curtains, and have soft, relaxing music playing in the background.

· Display signs throughout the house that point to special features: “Look down, hardwood floors”; “Gas fireplace, push this button”; and “Walk-in closet, walk in.” These can help distinguish your listing as well as make it easier for you to engage visitors about certain qualities of the house.

Rule #6: Choose your open houses carefully.

Avoid holding an open house just because your seller wants it or another practitioner asks you to. Typically, open houses that garner the most traffic are newer listings, reasonably priced, and easy to access from main roads. (Not sure if an open house is right for your listing? Read what other practitioners had to say in the YPN Lounge blog—"Open Houses: Are They Worth It?)

When you invest the time and energy into conducting an open house, you'll be able to turn them into much more than just a neighbor snoop-fest. Open houses can serve as a dependable flow of leads for your other listings. And who knows, you may just find the perfect buyer for that listing.

Tuscan-style Walk-out

Attached, is a listing I have in the Monument area close to the Douglas County Line.  Because we do get showings from the Denver/Parker area, I am sending for your Broker Agents to view.  It is a custom built 2004, 2-story Tuscan-style walk-out on .60 acre @ $475,000 (much lower than past appraisal and  repriced from $500,00's).

The directions are, from Hwy 83 heading South, left on Walker Rd (Rt would be Hwy 105), follow Walker Rd to Rt on Highview and Rt on Bakers Farm. 

The PPAR MLS # 557517

 

Diana Merola

Coldwell Banker Residential

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

719.213.2600 Direct

 

Please click on the link(s) below to view property information.

Customer w/ All Photos

Rental Property Insurance

Does anyone know of a good company who provides home owners insurance at a reasonable rate on a rental property?

Thanks!

Heidi Fairfield 
Cell: 720.276.8076

Roofer

I am looking for a very cheap roofer.  Thanks!

 

Angie Dziurgot
303-995-6425 (Cell)

PLEASE READ!!!

I am re-posting this in hopes that everyone sees it. The responses to the emails come directly to Brian and no other agent in the office will see the reply.

When a question is posted on the blog, please answer as a comment rather that a new post. Also, if you are the one asking the question, make sure you check back in the comments of your post.

To reply to a post you need to go into the Blog -

http://cbparkeroffice.blogspot.com

and post a comment to the original post.

Let me know if you need assistance and I'll be happy to help.

Brian

Hardwood Guy

Does anyone know of a good hardwood guy?

 

Erica

Castle Rock (Soaring Hawk Elementary) rental need

This woman called me yesterday to see if we know of any rentals that might fit her needs.  Feel free to contact her directly if you know of anything.  Below is her information.

 

3 bedrooms

must have a basement

Soaring Hawk Elementary area

Would like to stay under 1850 a month rent

At least a 2 year rental with a possibility of purchase at the end of the lease

 

Angela Johnson

H-303.688.5120

C-720.281.7356

 

 

 

Do you know anyone currently looking to relocate?  

We can refer them to a great agent in their area. 

Nothing is more rewarding than your referrals. 

We ensure that it will be a positive reflection on you!

 

Note to agents using blog.

When a question is posted on the blog, please answer as a comment rather that a new post. Also, if you are the one asking the question, make sure you check back in the comments of your post. Check with Brian if you need help.

Carpet Cleaning & Landscaping

Hi Everyone,

Can anyone recommend a really good carpet cleaning company and someone who can pull out and haul away old tree trunks?

Thank you,

Heidi

 

 

 

 

New housing data is out from the feds.

http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/2119/1Q09m02F.pdf.

Note that this doesn’t break the market down into cities as the quarterly reports do, but into regions. Indications are that we are leveling off or pulling out of the downturn.

Boxes Update

Paper boxes are out but we still have 1 big box and  3 really small shipping size boxes.

Thanks.

Boxes

Guardian has a LOT of paper boxes if anyone needs themJ

I can hold open houses

Hi All,   If anyone needs an open house done, I am available.  I would love the experience.  Let me know.   Thanks! Wendy A. Wallace Coldwell Banker Residential Cell: 720-480-1165 Office:  303-841-5263 Wendy.Wallace@coloradohomes.com

Received this announcement from NAR today.

Announcing a new member benefit offered through NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program, REALTORS® Core Health Insurance

Marketing and Business Development is pleased to announce the official launch of REALTORS® Core Health Insurance (RCHI) on May 1, 2009. This new member benefit is offered through NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program in partnership with United States Fire Insurance Company and SASid (Smart And Simple insurance development). RCHI offers affordable, guaranteed-acceptance, Limited Medical insurance plans to NAR members under the age of 65.

The Fact Sheet details the new offering available through REALTOR Benefits®. If you have questions about this or the REALTOR Benefits® Program, please contact a member of the REALTOR Benefits® Team listed in the Contact Information section below.

WHAT: REALTORS® Core Health Insurance - Limited Medical insurance plans exclusively designed for NAR members.

LAUNCH DATE: May 1, 2009

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: RCHI is available to active NAR members, or Association staff, who:

· Are over the age of 18

· Are under the age of 65

· Reside in a qualified U.S. state or territory*

Eligible dependants may be added to a member's plan.

BACKGROUND:

According to NAR studies, nearly 350,000 (30%) NAR members lack health insurance and many more are significantly underinsured. Ideally everyone would have Major Medical insurance but many do not qualify due to pre-existing conditions or simply cannot afford the high cost of coverage. While this issue continues to be debated in Washington, NAR has been working with top-rated industry partners to develop an innovative solution that can help members today - even before Congress acts. NAR is pleased to introduce RCHI, an affordable and guaranteed-acceptance Limited Medical insurance program.

It is important to understand the difference between Major Medical (comprehensive coverage) and Limited Medical insurance. Major Medical provides comprehensive and catastrophic coverage with lifetime limits of coverage typically up to $1 million or more. Limited Medical provides coverage for everyday illnesses and accidents at affordable rates by offering specific benefits with capped limits of coverage.

THE PARTNERS BEHIND RCHI:

Smart And Simple Insurance Development (SASid) - SASid develops technologies and online insurance products for top insurance carriers and nationwide distribution networks. SASid was founded in 1999 and has been a leader and innovator in developing and marketing insurance on the web. SASid was founded by insurance professionals who have a passion to make insurance programs more simple and smart. SASid is located in Janesville, Wisconsin.

SASid provides the following for REALTORS® Core Health Insurance:

· Policyholder services and customer support

· Customer enrollment

· Policyholder Billing

· Policyholder Claims

United States Fire Insurance Company, a part of Crum & Forster group - United States Fire Insurance Company underwrites and insures the risk of the program. U.S. Fire has provided commercial insurance to specialty markets for over 85 years. The company provides niche property and casualty insurance; accident and health; and surety bond products. U.S. Fire is rated A ("Excellent") by A.M. Best and has over $1.5 billion in capital and surplus.

U.S. Fire has committed to a 1-year rate guarantee and a 2-year contract with NAR to underwrite the program.



WHO WILL BENEFIT?
NAR Members who will benefit from RCHI include those who:

Cannot afford - or are struggling to afford - Major Medical (comprehensive) health insurance.
Have tried to get health insurance and have been turned down.
Have a pre-existing condition that makes traditional insurance coverage expensive or difficult to obtain, but that is covered by RCHI.
Have major medical insurance with very high deductibles, and who could use an extra layer of coverage to assist with everyday healthcare costs.
Note: 12-month pre-existing condition limitation on all hospital or surgical related expenses



RCHI PROGRAM BENEFITS & HIGHLIGHTS

· It's guaranteed-issue - No medical questions or exams are required, and NO eligible member will be turned down.

· The plans are not "age rated" - costs are the same for everyone eligible, depending on the plan they choose and the state in which they reside.

· Rates and plans are exclusive to NAR.

· It's low-cost - affordable to members who are just beginning their careers, to those who may no longer be earning at full-time employment, and to all others on limited budgets. Plans start as low as $70.69 per month.

· No contract needed. Plans have a 10-day money back guarantee.

· Three plan types are available (Physician, NAR Value and NAR Platinum)

· It provides Limited Medical coverage for everyday health issues - helping to provide a safety-net for people who do not have the luxury of being covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.

· Members have the freedom to choose any provider, with the option of a PPO network, for added savings, in certain states.

· The plans provide assignable benefits- the medical provider bills the insurance company directly

· Benefits include: Hospitalization benefits, surgery benefits, doctor office visits, emergency room benefits, accident medical benefits and a prescription discount card.

· For those coping with an urgent need, next-day coverage is available.

Note: Exclusions and Limitations apply. See website for details

* Please note: Some states have mandatory requirements that call for variations in NAR's standard plans and rates. These are based on individual state laws. Plans are not currently available in AK, CT, KS, MD, ME, VT, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. SASid and U.S. Fire are working on obtaining approval in these states and territories. Members in these states and territories can check with their State Department of Insurance directly on the status of approval for these programs.



PROMOTIONAL PLAN:

REALTORS® Core Health Insurance will be available beginning May 1, 2009 and will be formally launched at NAR's 2009 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. NAR and SASid have developed a comprehensive marketing launch plan announcing RCHI to NAR members through various media channels including a prominent presence in NAR's Annual Membership Kit sent to over 1million NAR members.

REALTORS® CORE HEALTH INSURANCE CONTACT INFORMATION:
To learn more, review plan options and to obtain a quote visit www.RealtorsCoreHealthInsurance.com or call 1-877-CORE-PLAN (1-877-267-3752)

**Enroll online and a $10 enrollment fee will be waived.



NAR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Kristin Stafford
Managing Director, Strategic Alliances
kstafford@realtors.org

Liz Urban
Strategic Alliances Marketing Manager
lurban@realtors.org

Ken Burlington
Vice President, Strategic Alliances
kburlington@realtors.org

 

Posted by Jina Hammett

 

 

Office Sale

We need to start emptying our office soon, we will keep some things, but would have a hard working Dell color lazer printer and maybe the desk top computer to sell. The printer is the "Net Work" type, and rated for business capacity. Please let us know if you are interested

 

Roseann & Tom

Happy Blogging

This email is to test the posting email address, happy bloggingJ

~Tina