You may have noticed the "no tomatoes here" signs at local restaurants. The reason - salmonella. Ohio already has 3 reported cases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it ain't over. Nationally, there are 383 reported cases as of yesterday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it may be tricky to trace the source of the outbreak. Mexico and Florida could be the culprits, the FDA reports. The good news is cherry tomatoes are safe!
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741
office 937-573-0082
fax 937-433-3561
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Expert Real Estate Advice
by Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR & Assoc Partner
Thursday, June 19, 2008
What Sells A Home?
Everyone knows kitchens and baths sell homes, but is it also price? Marketing? Advertising, and what type? Social networking i.e. Active Rain? Utilizing technology such as text messaging? Branding? Open Houses? Listing in the MLS? The truth is, I don't know. But what if you chose a Realtor that DIDN'T do all those things?
What do you think sells a home?
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082 fax 937-433-3561
Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!
Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation
Which Social Networks Do You Belong To?
With 87% of homebuyers today finding their homes online, it is important to have an internet presence as a Realtor. I often meet home buyers and sellers online through social networking sites. Just to name a few, I belong to:
Blogster
MySpace
del.icio.us
Digg
Jaiku
Ma.gnolia
Pownce
Stumble Upon
Upcoming
Yelp
YouTube
Multiply
Trulia
Zillow
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082
Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!
Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation
How Do You Handle Your Business Finances?
We don't have steady salaries as Realtors. In fact, our salaries are SO unsteady that we went from 3,000 Realtors in the Dayton, Ohio area to 2,500 Realtors this year. So how do you manage your business expenses?
Track your expenses. Keep a detailed log of everything you spend for a month or so to see where your money goes. Quickbooks is an excellent tool to help you keep track.
Anticipate your income and work backwards. If you want to make $50,000 this year based on what you think you need to live on, then figure out how many closings you need to achieve that income. Create a business plan!
Find creative ways to save money. I only put a full tank of gas in when it is priced $3.88 or under! I also try to group all my appointments in the same area on the same day.
Spend more to last longer. Especially when it comes to buying technology, the cheapest thing may not be the best in the long run. If you spend a little more and it lasts longer, it may save you money over the long term.
Take advantage of discounts. The National Association of REALTORs®, your state, and local board provide discounts of all things real estate related! Lowes even provides real estate professionals discounts at www.lowesrealtorbenefits.com
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082
Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!
Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation
Track your expenses. Keep a detailed log of everything you spend for a month or so to see where your money goes. Quickbooks is an excellent tool to help you keep track.
Anticipate your income and work backwards. If you want to make $50,000 this year based on what you think you need to live on, then figure out how many closings you need to achieve that income. Create a business plan!
Find creative ways to save money. I only put a full tank of gas in when it is priced $3.88 or under! I also try to group all my appointments in the same area on the same day.
Spend more to last longer. Especially when it comes to buying technology, the cheapest thing may not be the best in the long run. If you spend a little more and it lasts longer, it may save you money over the long term.
Take advantage of discounts. The National Association of REALTORs®, your state, and local board provide discounts of all things real estate related! Lowes even provides real estate professionals discounts at www.lowesrealtorbenefits.com
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
www.teamedwards.info
mobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082
Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!
Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation
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