Web Advice REALTORS 
This blog is being promoted as a resource for REALTORS that are looking to increase their web presence. We are going to be doing frequent posts about some of the many tech solutions and web solutions for things that will help REALTORS be more successful on the web. Also will be releasing videos of steps to take when developing a great site.
There are currently 16 blog entries related to this category.
Why not Post Just Sold Properties?
Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 4:27pm. 510 Views, 0 Comments.
Posting Just Sold Properties. Should I?
I’d like to talk for a minute on the matter of posting “Just
Sold” properties on websites.
This is an interesting marketing approach as there are just as many reasons why
not as why you possibly should post them.
The natural conclusion that many Realtors or agents come to is, “hey I’m having success and potential clients would like to use a successful agent”.
When in reality the average consumer is more interested in what you can do for them now. It is true that every consumer wants to know that this is not the first, or second, or third home that you have sold ever, but outside of that what they care about most is “what you bring to the table”.
No, I’m not talking about…
Article in March 2012 Avenue Magazine
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 6:03pm. 433 Views, 0 Comments.
What makes Calgary a great place to live?
What makes your community ideal for your lifestyle? As a Calgary Real Estate agent, I am constantly asked these questions, or at least always answering them when I deal with clients who are buying a home. Because of this, I am launching a new website that is meant to enrich the lives of all my clients, their families, and Calgarians alike. I want www.thecalgarylife.com to become THE authority on what's hot, happening, and what's great about every Calgary community. Using this website as a resource for you and your family's social activities will help grow your love for your city, your community, as well as your home, even more.
To coincide with the launch of this Calgary web…
Top 5 Way To Get More Followers on Twitter
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 1:27am. 391 Views, 0 Comments.
Our Top 5 Ways To Encourage Followers
1. Follow Other People
Yes you did read that right, following other people can lead to you gaining more followers. Following other people within your industry lets them know you exist and gives you a platform for them to hear your voice. It increases your exposure and if people like what you say then will follow.
Who Should I Follow analyses your Twitter profile based on Bio, existing friends and Tweets and then generates a list of recommended people you should follow. You can alter the list based on location and popularity.
2. Follow other People with the same Interest
By following other people it lets them know you are online and it can initiate conversations. If…
Professional Video of Brent Lane REALTOR®
Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 7:52pm. 296 Views, 0 Comments.
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An Introduction to Brent Lane. A Calgary real estate specialist. See what Brent's & Century 21 Bamber Realty can offer to your condo or home buying needs. Great customer service and loyalty to you make the Lane Homes Marketing team not to be beat.
Tip #2 - Real Estate Investing - Calgary - Credit Crunch
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 8:40pm. 192 Views, 0 Comments.
Tip #2 - The Credit Crunch
Having good credit is one of the most important criteria for qualifying for a mortgage. If you knew how to check your credit in advance would you? If you said yes, which is the right answer, this is how. You can visit Equifax orTransUnion to get this credit report. With Equifax you can choose to pay to have access immediately online or they must provide a free credit report if you send for it by mail (little secret). These two credit companies use a scoring system called the Beacon and Emperica to rank your credit.
Factors in Ranking Your Credit -
- Past Payments - 35% . The bottom line is fewer collections, late payments, judgements, or liens the better off your credit is gonna be. Don't worry as…
Tip #1 Real Estate Investments - Calgary
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 3:50pm. 177 Views, 1 Comments.
Tip #1 Face Your Fear
It is easier for most to sit back and pick holes in your idea of becoming a real estate investor, so be wary of those conversations. As is the case in most things in life, too much of the wrong (negative) information can hold you back.
One thing is true you will not make any money in real estate until you get out and purchase a property. If I had a dollar for everyone I spoke with who had a story about "If I would of bought a couple of house in Calgary before the boom, I'd have so much money right now", well I would have even more dollars to put towards real estate.
Do not let the inexperience of others who came before you or those beside you stop you from succeeding at your ultimate goal of becoming a savvy real estate…
Ipad for Real Estate Agents
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 12:16am. 182 Views, 0 Comments.
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Reinventing the way Agents practice real estate
1. Agents now have a useful, more intimate version of the laptop
Most agents use computers at the office. Almost no one uses a laptop when they are out showing clients properties. An agent can use the iPad to quickly and impressively deliver and present information to their clients. You’re buyer wants to see the comparable homes you’re looking at right now? Pull them up immediately on your iPad. It's a tool that will need to be at the fingertips of a savvy real estate agent
2. Paperless systems for all agents are going to be a necessity
There’s no need to go back to the office to look up additional properties for buyers. You can access CMA’s and listing statistics…
Real Estate in Calgary
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 2:55pm. 213 Views, 2 Comments.
Real Estate in Calgary
Share"The average resale housing prices in Calgary census metropolitan area will increase year-over-year in 201, following two consecutive years of declines, predicts a new forecast released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp." -Provided by Calgary Herald.
The average resale housing price in the first quarter of 2010 was $394,463 up 7% from 2009. The average price is expected to increase by 4.4% reaching $403,000. With another rise of 3.7% in 2011 bringing the average price up to $418,000.
There is also expected to be a boom of new construction of single-detached homes. New builds are expected to be about 36% above 2009 levels, reaching 6500 new starts in 2010.
A few of the factors that are…
Calgary MLS Listings
Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 10:17pm. 199 Views, 0 Comments.
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There are currently 7877 single family (view them) and condos available for sale in in Calgary. These account for just the MLS listings. While there are spaces available to find real estate in Calgary the MLS is still the #1 resource by far for the most accurate and abundant listings.
As a REALTOR® it is my job to understand these listings and breakdown the data go give relevant and timely feedback to buyers and sellers. According to the sales records of all Calgary MLS listings sold in the month of april the following data was recorded.
- 2010 Year to Date Average Selling Price: $407,000 approx.(up 7.7% from same period 2009)
- April 2010 Average Selling Price:$406,000 approx. (up 7.8% from same period…
Top 10 Funniest YouTube Videos
Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 7:52pm. 407 Views, 1 Comments.
Our Top 10 Funniest Youtube Videos
The following is a list of the top 10 funniest YouTube videos available to date. Checkout them out and enjoy.
Charlie Bit My Finger
One of the highest ranked and funniest youtube videos ever. Charlie Bit My Finger has over 180,000,000 views. The remix is equally as funny
Dramatic Chipmunk
With over 20,000,000 views the Dramatic Chipmunk is hilarious. One of the easiest to laugh at in under 6 seconds
Starwars Kid - Drunken Jedi
If this doesn't make you laugh, we can't help you. This is not the orginal, but arguable the funniest version of all the Starwars Kid videos.
Evolution of Dance - By Judson Laipply
This is another one of the highest ranked YouTube…