Becoming a Licensed Realtor · Real Estate Information

Is It The Right Time To Become A Realtor?

Should You Get Your Real Estate License in 2018?  (Or 16.5 Ways To Earn $$ in the Real Estate World This Year) You may be wondering how Real Estate sales are going in our area. The statistics are showing us that the number of consumers making their moves has dramatically increased this year. Realtors are… Continue reading Is It The Right Time To Become A Realtor?

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Auction News · Listings For Sale · Real Estate Information

June 7th, 2018 – Online Auction – The Good, The Bad & The Stressful

Today I had the new experience of bidding on a property utilizing one of the online auction platforms; auction.com. When I tell you it was frustrating & stressful…..I really, really mean it. Two days ago my client and I attempted to place his bid but both the site and the app were down. Across the… Continue reading June 7th, 2018 – Online Auction – The Good, The Bad & The Stressful

Showing Houses · Transaction Stories

June 3rd, 2018 – “Rain Does Not Fall on One Roof Alone.” Cameroonian Proverb

We were singing in the rain. Well, not really….. But I did show a house in the pouring rain tonight. They say it’s a really good thing to do this. ( I always ask my boss who ‘They’ are!) Anyhow, the downpour showed us a few things that were of concern, but certainly not deal-breakers;… Continue reading June 3rd, 2018 – “Rain Does Not Fall on One Roof Alone.” Cameroonian Proverb

Buyer's Woes · Real Estate Information

June 1st, 2018 – Don’t Be Like Nike — Just DON’T DO IT!!!

Bad septic systems seem to be the theme this week. uugghhhh…… I had a listing appointment this morning in Elsinboro. The client had purchased the property a short 7 months ago and beautifully renovated it. Completely new from top-to-bottom. It  – is –  a – beauty! Pretty white kitchen, granite countertops, gorgeous laminate flooring, new… Continue reading June 1st, 2018 – Don’t Be Like Nike — Just DON’T DO IT!!!

Buyer's Woes · Transaction Stories

May 30th, 2018 – A ‘Mounded System’ by Any Other Name is Still A ‘Raised Bed’ Septic

“We are heart-broken……” Not quite the words I was hoping to see as the last business text for today. My buyers have an offer on a home that is getting a new septic system. A very expensive septic system. They received a call from the sweet lady they were hoping would be their new next… Continue reading May 30th, 2018 – A ‘Mounded System’ by Any Other Name is Still A ‘Raised Bed’ Septic

A Little Humor...... · Bopping Around The County

May 29th, 2018 – “They Didn’t Teach Me That in Real Estate School!”

…….OR, Thank God for Google! After working from home all day on phone calls, negotiations, offers, computer work and putting out a couple of fires, I was to show a house on the other end of the county. What a house! 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, full basement, 3,600 +/- sq. feet, approximately 2 acres, oversized… Continue reading May 29th, 2018 – “They Didn’t Teach Me That in Real Estate School!”

Feeding Your Spirit · Healthy Living · Inspiration

May 28th, 2018 – The End of a Wonderful Chapter – part 3

“I used homeopathy, acupuncture, yoga and meditation in conjunction with my chemotherapy to help me get stronger again after the cancer. I also chanted with Buddhist friends and prayed with Christian friends. I covered all my bases.” ~Olivia Newton-John I can relate to Olivia Newton-John’s words. That is exactly how I approach my battle with… Continue reading May 28th, 2018 – The End of a Wonderful Chapter – part 3

Feeding Your Spirit · Healthy Living · Inspiration

May 24th, 2018 – The End of a Wonderful Chapter – part 2

Describing my experience of my acupuncture treatments is proving to be rather difficult. (If you haven’t already read it, click here to read part 1 of my acupuncture story.) I have been writing/deleting/writing/deleting/writing/deleting for 4 days now…..trying to find the right words to paint an accurate picture of my visits to the acupuncturist. Then,  I… Continue reading May 24th, 2018 – The End of a Wonderful Chapter – part 2

Feeding Your Spirit · Healthy Living · Inspiration

May 22nd, 2018 – The End of a Wonderful Chapter – part 1

“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” ~  3 John 1:2 Life takes some delicious twists & turns, doesn’t it? A bit over a year ago, one of my best friends sent a letter to me… Continue reading May 22nd, 2018 – The End of a Wonderful Chapter – part 1