http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/ A classy "almost native Arizonan" Realtor with a great sense of humor, a keen ear, and a desire to assist the seller or buyer in order to bring confidence and peace to their transaction. A great knowledge of new homes and new home builders as well as a plethora of driving skills!! ;-) en-us http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2173160/are-sellers-in-arizona-sufficiently-educated-on-the-risks-of-short-selling-their-home- <p><big><big><big><span><span>Recently, one of the local newspapers ran an article on the risks associated with short sales. Many agents are not familiar with the drawbacks of short sales and thus, do not explain them to nor do they properly prepare their sellers. Though<strong> Arizona</strong> is an anti-deficiency state - meaning that if a loses his/her home through foreclosure, the lender cannot collect the remaining dollars that the seller contracted to pay. Some of the lenders also honor that system with the short sales; </span></span></big></big></big><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/3/7/ar129944313873311.JPG" height="133" alt="Stop, Read, and Listen!" width="200"><big><big><big><span><span>HOWEVER, not all of them do.</span></span></big></big></big></p> <p><big><big><big><br> </big></big></big></p> <p><big><big><big>"I knew that there is a great deal of confusion said Michelle Lind, general counsel for the <strong>Arizona Association of Realtors</strong>. She said that real-estate lawyers differ on which situations are subject to the anti-deficiency statutes but that, depending on the kind of loan and the terms of the contract, the seller can be liable. "The law is unclear," she said, "and there are many variables that factor in." </big></big></big></p> <p> </p> <p><big><big><big>It appears as though the second mortgages or home equity appear to be the biggest culprits. Often, the seller is required to agree to pay certain amounts in order for the lender to approve the short sale in the form of promissory notes.</big></big></big></p> <p><big><big><big>If you, as a seller, wish to short sell your home, be certain to consult with an attorney and a CPA. I have included the entire article which contains great information for anyone considering a short sale: <br> <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/2010/11/26/20101126arizona-homeowners-short-sale.html#ixzz17U8DdOBc">READ MORE</a>!<br> </big></big></big></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:30:53 -0500 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2173160/are-sellers-in-arizona-sufficiently-educated-on-the-risks-of-short-selling-their-home- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2571203/update-on-phoenix-and-mesa-arizona-real-estate-inventory-as-of-october-15-2011- <div class="headline_area"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.azladyinredrealestateblog.com/update-on-phoenix-and-mesa-inventory-sales-and-activity/" title="Permanent link to Update on Phoenix and Mesa Inventory, Sales and Activity">Update on Phoenix and Mesa Inventory, Sales and Activity</a></h2> </div> <p><span>From time to time, I like to provide the <em>actual numbers</em> for my readers. Buyers and Sellers alike <a href="http://www.azladyinredrealestateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Numbers1.jpg"><img title="Numbers1" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/5/7/1/ar131951897117533.jpg" height="284" alt="Numbers1" width="325"></a>“should” keep abreast of the real estate market. I’m always amazed at some of the dire numbers and doom and gloom coming from the media. I personally track – almost every day, the numbers of active listings, pending and sold within the past month or few months. Remember, in January of 2005, we had “less” than 7,000 active listings – and the demand became absolutely frenzied. </span></p> <p><span>That isn’t very many listings since our listings include properties from all over Arizona. Typically, someone wanting to sell their lot or their home or mobile home, wherever they are in Arizona, know that the majority of home buyers are looking from the Phoenix metropolitan area, thus they list them in this MLS.</span></p> <p><span><strong><span>In our entire multiple listing area:  as of October 15, there were 19,783 active listings.</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In Phoenix: there were 3,883 ACTIVE listings, and 3,082 PENDING, and 5,252 have CLOSED since July 30, 2011.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In Mesa: there were 1,642 ACTIVE listings, 1,018 PENDING, and 1,848 CLOSED since July 30, 2011.</strong></span></p> <p><span>I generally post my updates in Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesa-Arizona-Real-Estate/304501403997"><span>Mesa Arizona Real Estate</span></a><span>. If you would like the numbers on any of the other cities in our valley, just shoot me an email, sign up on my website at: </span><a href="http://www.homesarizonarealestate.com/"><span>Homes Arizona Real Estate</span></a><span>, or give me a call. I’m here to help.</span></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:04:30 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2571203/update-on-phoenix-and-mesa-arizona-real-estate-inventory-as-of-october-15-2011- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2311179/greer-arizona-a-view-from-sunrise-ski-lift-just-three-hours-from-mesa-arizona- <p><span>North Eastern Arizona</span> offers many spectacular views. This photograph was taken from the top of the <a href="http://www.sunriseskipark.com/" title="Sunrise Ski Lift">Sunrise Ski Lift</a> in <strong>Greer, Arizona</strong>. During the summer, the lift is available for trips up to the top - approximately 11,000 feet - overlooking the valley. On one such trip, I took this photograph looking east towards New Mexico, above tree line. I can never take enough of these pictures and try to capture the view in such a way that the one viewing the picture will feel just a little of what I am feeling! All of this just three hours from <strong>Mesa, Arizon</strong>a.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/2/0/9/6/ar130611606569026.jpg" height="398" alt="Sunrise Ski Lift, Greer, Arizona" width="600"></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Sun, 22 May 2011 22:08:03 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2311179/greer-arizona-a-view-from-sunrise-ski-lift-just-three-hours-from-mesa-arizona- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2291131/greer-arizona-lodge-before-it-was-burned-down- <p><span>Yesterday morning, May 10, 2011, a landmark located in northern Arizona, burned down. Fortunately, I’ve been one of the many who had the opportunity to visit this pristine area.  I’ve taken <a href="http://azladyinredrealestateblog.com/"><img title="Lodge" src="http://www.azladyinredrealestateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_4028.jpg" height="333" alt="Greer, Arizona" width="500"></a>several photos of the Lodge and the area, and share a photograph of the Lodge as well as the meadow directly behind the Lodge.  </span></p> <p><span>Located about three hours north and east of Mesa, Arizona, this mountain community is particularly special. Scattered around the “former” Lodge are cabins, catch and release fishing, green, green meadows and lakes, streams and trees and mountains. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Truly this amazing <a href="http://www.azladyinredrealestateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_4029.jpg"><img title="View from Lodge" src="http://www.azladyinredrealestateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_4029_thumb.jpg" height="333" alt="Greer, Arizona" width="500"></a>Lodge will be missed sitting as a reminder that a community such as this one is alive and well. I’ve heard the owner will rebuild, and I, of course, will continue to visit Greer and enjoy the beauty of northern Arizona.  </span></p> <p><span>If you're thinking of moving to Arizona, there are, indeed, many beautiful places. Arizona has the desert communities, the mountain communities, and the lake communities, and when you purchase your home, chances are, you will meet someone close by from your area.  You see, we do have hot summers, but the mountains and the lakes and rivers are close by, and the likelihood of a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake - nil. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Wed, 11 May 2011 18:50:56 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/2291131/greer-arizona-lodge-before-it-was-burned-down- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1912241/have-you-updated-your-credit-report-recently- <p><big><big><big> <span><em><span><big><big>I suspect most of us have heard about the opportunity to obtain a “free” <span class="aptureLink zem_slink "><span class="aptureLinkIcon"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit%20history" class="aptureLink zem_slink snap_noshots">credit report</a></span>  from the three major reporting agencies every year allowing each of us to challenge any negative reporting, and then access our report for seven days after. You will be given a special report number – be sure and write it down – and you will need that in order to access any updates. I had </big></big></span></em></span></big></big></big><big><big><big><span><em><span><big><big>one item on mine that was clearly bogus, and I challenged it as being untrue. I received an updated report that indicated it was removed. </big></big></span></em></span></big></big></big><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/1/9/5/ar128700694059183.png" height="200" alt="Credit Score Factors" width="300"></p> <p><big><big><big><big> <span><em><span><big> <big>In addition to checking your payment records, etc., it allows you to check the spelling of your name, any addresses that belong to you, and to correct any incorrect information! I cleaned mine up.</big></big></span></em></span></big></big></big></big></p> <p> </p> <p><big><big><big><big><big> <span><em><span><big> <big>I recommend that anyone thinking of purchasing a home take advantage of this annual opportunity. NO ONE wants to be turned down for any kind of loan. This is just one way to be prepared. </big></big></span></em></span> </big></big></big></big></big></p> <p><big><big><big><big><big><big> <span><em><span><big> <big>Be sure and sign in and get your <span class="aptureLink zem_slink "><span class="aptureLinkIcon"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit%20score%20%28United%20States%29" class="aptureLink zem_slink snap_noshots">free annual credit report</a></span> here at: <a href="https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp">Annual Credit Report</a>. Pay attention to the options of paying for any extras. You do not have to – unless, of course you choose to – pay for your FICO score, etc</big></big></span></em></span></big></big></big></big></big></big></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:06:23 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1912241/have-you-updated-your-credit-report-recently- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1792958/yet-more-reasons-why-i-live-in-mesa-arizona-my-sunday-speechless-photo- <p><big><span><em><span><big>As many of you know, I live and I work in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.415,-111.831388889&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=33.415,-111.831388889%20%28Mesa%2C%20Arizona%29&amp;t=h" title="Mesa, Arizona" class="zem_slink">Mesa, Arizona</a>. I am minutes from two  lakes, a short trip to mountains where cooler weather is available during the warm summer months - all within a two to three hour drive. Whether we drive east through <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=46.7068805556,-92.0852555556&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=46.7068805556,-92.0852555556%20%28Superior%2C%20Wisconsin%29&amp;t=h" title="Superior, Wisconsin" class="zem_slink">Superior</a>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=25.7877777778,-80.2241666667&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=25.7877777778,-80.2241666667%20%28Miami%29&amp;t=h" title="Miami" class="zem_slink">Miami</a> and Globe north, or north through Payson, or west and then north to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.1991666667,-111.631111111&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=35.1991666667,-111.631111111%20%28Flagstaff%2C%20Arizona%29&amp;t=h" title="Flagstaff, Arizona" class="zem_slink">Flagstaff</a>, there's never a lack of places to see and spectacular views in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.0,-112.0&amp;spn=3.0,3.0&amp;q=34.0,-112.0%20%28Arizona%29&amp;t=h" title="Arizona" class="zem_slink">Arizona</a>! Being an "almost" native, there's very few places I haven't explored in our beautiful state.</big></span></em></span></big></p> <p><big><span><em><big>Recently, on a trip north - two hours and 40 minutes from our home in Mesa - we happened upon <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.1498861111,-109.984305556&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=34.1498861111,-109.984305556%20%28Rainbow%20Lake%20%28Arizona%29%29&amp;t=h" title="Rainbow Lake (Arizona)" class="zem_slink">Rainbow Lake</a> near <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.2436111111,-110.048055556&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=34.2436111111,-110.048055556%20%28Show%20Low%2C%20Arizona%29&amp;t=h" title="Show Low, Arizona" class="zem_slink">Show Low</a> and Lakeside in the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.9061111111,-109.562777778&amp;spn=1.0,1.0&amp;q=33.9061111111,-109.562777778%20%28White%20Mountains%20%28Arizona%29%29&amp;t=h" title="White Mountains (Arizona)" class="zem_slink">White Mountains</a>. It's a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing" title="Fishing" class="zem_slink">fishing</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake" title="Lake" class="zem_slink">lake</a>, and absolutely beautiful. I LOVE the clouds shadowing and reflecting in the water!</big></em></span></big></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/8/6/4/7/ar128150301274682.JPG" height="450" alt="Rainbow Lake, Arizona" width="600"></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:07:58 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1792958/yet-more-reasons-why-i-live-in-mesa-arizona-my-sunday-speechless-photo- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1762684/speechless-sunday-a-road-to-somewhere- <p><big><span><span><em><span><big>I love capturing moments of places I visit. Since I've joined Active Rain, I've become even more aware of the scenery, clouds, trees, flowers, and - whatever. Don't you love those long winding roads with the sky so close you could almost touch it? How about those clouds. Here's just one view of many on the road to Show Low, Arizona. That's only two hours and 40 minutes, almost 7,000 elevation, and a much cooler climate than Mesa, Arizona!!! Great day trip, and a beautiful place to visit.</big></span></em></span></span></big></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="85901 On the Way to Show Low on the 60!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/3/4/5/5/ar128008139955439.jpg" height="398" alt="A road to somewhere!" width="600"></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:17:06 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1762684/speechless-sunday-a-road-to-somewhere- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1685566/phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport-offering-more-flights-to-and-from-mesa-arizona- <h2><big><span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.3077777778,-111.655555556&amp;spn=0.03,0.03&amp;q=33.3077777778,-111.655555556%20%28Phoenix-Mesa%20Gateway%20Airport%29&amp;t=h" title="Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport" class="zem_slink">Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport</a> is offering flights</span></big></h2> <h2> <small><em><big><big><span>to smaller towns across the US.</span></big></big></em></small><big><br> </big> </h2> <p><big><big><big><span><em><em>As more people visit Arizona, or choose to move here for the winter months purchasing a home in the Mesa, Arizona area, more and more flights are being added to <a href="http://www.allegiantair.com/" title="Allegiant Air" class="zem_slink">Allegiant Air</a>’s schedule. </em></em></span></big></big></big></p> <p><big><big><big><span><em><em>Always keep in mind that airline flight schedules are subject to change without notice via their web site. Please contact the airline directly to confirm arrival and departure times and to make reservations.</em></em></span></big></big></big></p> <p><big><big><em>Please check-in a minimum of two hours prior to your scheduled departure time or check with the Airline to confirm minimum check-in</em><big><span> time.</span></big></big><br> </big></p> <h2><big><span><em>Allegiant Air</em></span></big></h2> <p><big><br> </big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Reservations:<a href="http://www.allegiantair.com/"> www.allegiantair.com</a> or call 1-702-505-8888</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <div> <big><em><big>For flight status please visit</big></em></big><big><em><big><big><span><em> Allegiant’s flight status Web page</em></span></big></big></em></big> </div> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>To check-in for your flight visit Allegiant’s Web check-in page</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><br> </big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Bellingham, WA</em></span></big></big></em> <br> </big></p> <p><big><em><big>Billings,<small> </small><span><em><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=45.7866666667,-108.537222222&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=45.7866666667,-108.537222222%20%28Billings%2C%20Montana%29&amp;t=h" title="Billings, Montana" class="zem_slink">MT</a></em></span></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=46.8133333333,-100.778888889&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=46.8133333333,-100.778888889%20%28Bismarck%2C%20North%20Dakota%29&amp;t=h" title="Bismarck, North Dakota" class="zem_slink">Bismarck, ND</a></em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Cedar Rapids, IA</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Eugene, OR</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Fargo, ND</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em><a 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href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=47.5036111111,-111.286388889&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=47.5036111111,-111.286388889%20%28Great%20Falls%2C%20Montana%29&amp;t=h" title="Great Falls, Montana" class="zem_slink">Great Falls, MT</a></em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Medford, OR</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Missoula, MT</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Pasco, WA</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Peoria, IL</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=44.076188,-103.228299&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=44.076188,-103.228299%20%28Rapid%20City%2C%20South%20Dakota%29&amp;t=h" title="Rapid City, South Dakota" class="zem_slink">Rapid City, SD</a></em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Redmond-Bend, OR</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Rockford, IL</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.5363888889,-96.7316666667&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=43.5363888889,-96.7316666667%20%28Sioux%20Falls%2C%20South%20Dakota%29&amp;t=h" title="Sioux Falls, South Dakota" class="zem_slink">Sioux Falls, SD</a></em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>South Bend, IN</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Springfield, MO</em></span></big></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><big><span><em>Wichita, KS</em></span></big></big></em></big></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:03:40 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1685566/phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport-offering-more-flights-to-and-from-mesa-arizona- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1624835/928-east-indian-wells-place-waterfront-and-gated-property-in-chandler-arizona-just-listed- <p><em><span><strong><big><span><big>Waterfront and Gated Property Just Listed in Chandler, Arizona! (need to hurry so this makes it through!)</big></span></big></strong></span></em></p> <p> </p> <div> <div> <h1>928 East Indian Wells Place, Chandler</h1> </div> <div> <h2>928 East Indian Wells Place, Chandler, AZ 85249 <span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=928%20East%20Indian%20Wells%20Place,%20Chandler%2085249&amp;t=m">View Map</a></span> </h2> <div> </div> <div> <p>Literally thousands of dollars in upgrades in this beautifully appointed home. Located on a waterfront/corner lot, this is truly a gem. Brazilian marble kitchen counters, 18" tile throughout entire downstairs. Formal living and dining room, kitchen and great room with corner stone fireplace. View of lake from huge Master bedroom located on the ground floor. <br> <br> Large office/den on the ground floor at front of home. Upstairs are two bedrooms and loft used currently for television area, but can be converted into a fourth bedroom, exercise room, den, or ???? <br> <br> The back patio is covered, there is a flagstone sitting area with a firepit overlooking water.<br> <br> Two and one half garages for that extra room.</p> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2>Details</h2> <div> <div><span>Asking Price:</span></div> <div>250,000</div> </div> <div> <div><span>MLS:</span></div> <div>4383582</div> </div> <div> <div> <div><span>Sq. Feet:</span></div> <div>2385</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Lot Size:</span></div> <div>8140</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Bedrooms:</span></div> <div>3</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Bathrooms:</span></div> <div>3</div> </div> <div> <div><span># of Floors:</span></div> <div>2</div> </div> <div> <div><span>HOA/Maintenance Fees:</span></div> <div>150</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Garage Size:</span></div> <div>2.5</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Subdivision:</span></div> <div>Lagos Vistoso</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Year Built:</span></div> <div>2004</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/495000/0000491530/06.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/495000/0000491530/05.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/495000/0000491530/02.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/495000/0000491530/03.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> </div> <div> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/images/player/EHLLogoFlyer.jpg"> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2>Contact Info</h2> <strong>Teri Ellis, Realtor</strong><br> <span>Broker, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, MRE</span><br><br> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://www.realestateshows.com/realtorphotos/8565/20091119185556.jpg&amp;newwidth=85&amp;newheight=107"><br><br> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/logos/homesarizonare_logo01.jpg"> <p> <b>Dir</b> 480.216-3334<br> <a href="mailto:%20Teri@TeriEllis.com">Email</a> | <a href="http://www.HomesAzRE.com">Website</a><br> <br> <br> </p> <p><strong> </strong> </p> </div> </div> <div> </div> All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Sat, 01 May 2010 17:30:19 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1624835/928-east-indian-wells-place-waterfront-and-gated-property-in-chandler-arizona-just-listed- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1570558/1502-south-203-avenue-buckeye-arizona-arizona-s-buffalo-ranch- <div> <div> <h1>Arizona Buffalo Ranch, Buckeye</h1> </div> <div> <h2>1502 South 203rd Avenue, Buckeye, AZ 85326 <span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1502%20South%20203rd%20Avenue,%20Buckeye%2085326&amp;t=m">View Map</a></span> </h2> <div> </div> <div> <p>Historical Agricultural Ranch located approximately 25 miles west of Phoenix off I-10 in Buckeye, Arizona. Located at the end of the road, backing to irrigation canal for privacy. Views of White Tank and Estrella Mountains. Plenty of room for riding horses. <br> <br> Expansive views on this one of a kind property on 7.46 acres fully fenced and irrigated!! Private well, <br> <br> Custom paint and ceramic tile throughout. Gourmet kitchen with large island and knotty pine cabinets, Master Bath has a large jacuzzi tub and snail walk in shower; office with a separate entrance; pebble tec pool along without outdoor kitchen complete with refrigerator, grill and bar. Beautiful Koi pond in this stunning resort-like back yard.<br> <br> Additional 2.28 acres with very large barn, apartment, storage, corrals, walk-in freezer, meat cutting room, and more for an additional $305,000!<br> <br> Just minutes from downtown Phoenix and the Sports Arena. HUGE Family/Game Room</p> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2>Details</h2> <div> <div><span>Asking Price:</span></div> <div>795,000</div> </div> <div> <div><span>MLS:</span></div> <div>4322053</div> </div> <div> <div> <div><span>Sq. Feet:</span></div> <div>2877</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Lot Size:</span></div> <div>5-9.9 Acre</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Bedrooms:</span></div> <div>3</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Bathrooms:</span></div> <div>2</div> </div> <div> <div><span># of Floors:</span></div> <div>1</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Garage Size:</span></div> <div>2</div> </div> <div> <div><span>Year Built:</span></div> <div>1995</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <h2>Property Amenities</h2> <div> <ul> - Range/Oven<br>- Sink Disposal<br>- Full Refrigerator<br>- Microwave<br>- Dishwasher<br>- Fireplace<br>- Kitchen Island<br>- Security System<br>- Patio<br> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> - Grass Lawn<br>- Yard<br>- Fenced Yard<br>- Swimming Pool<br>- Great Room<br>- Secluded Setting<br>- Central A/C<br>- Central Heat<br>- Walk-in closet<br> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> - Tile floor<br>- Family room<br>- Living room<br>- Bonus/rec room<br>- Office/den<br>- Dining Room<br>- Stainless steel appliances<br>- Laundry area - inside<br>- Horse Property and Irrigated<br> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/485000/0000482222/06.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/485000/0000482222/05.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/485000/0000482222/07.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://create.realestateshows.com/shows/500000/485000/0000482222/10.jpg&amp;newwidth=110&amp;newheight=83"> </div> <div> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/images/player/EHLLogoFlyer.jpg"> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2>Contact Info</h2> <strong>Teri Ellis, Realtor</strong><br> <span>Broker, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, MRE</span><br><br> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/php/makejpg.php?filename=http://www.realestateshows.com/realtorphotos/8565/20091119185556.jpg&amp;newwidth=85&amp;newheight=107"><br><br> <img src="http://www.realestateshows.com/logos/homesarizonare_logo01.jpg"> <p> <b>Dir</b> 480.216-3334<br> <a href="mailto:%20Teri@TeriEllis.com">Email</a> | <a href="http://www.HomesAzRE.com">Website</a><br> <br> <br> </p> <p><strong> </strong> </p> </div> </div> <div> </div> All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:15:06 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1570558/1502-south-203-avenue-buckeye-arizona-arizona-s-buffalo-ranch- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1567788/avoid-being-the-shadow-of-doom-with-plugins-widgets-and-crm <p></p><p><em><big><strong><span>I just had to reblog this post. AWESOME!!!</span></strong></big></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/"><img src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></a></p><div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1564357/avoid-being-the-shadow-of-doom-with-plugins-widgets-and-crm">Kristal Kraft ~Denver Real Estate~303-589-2022 (The Berkshire Group Realtors)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/8/2/2/ar126949692222856.png" height="256" alt="MyBlogLogWidge" width="249"></p> <h2>Social Widgets have been popular for a long time.</h2> <p>  We have many that track our cookies from one end of cyber space to the next.</p> <p> </p> <p>New people just tuning into social media may wonder how and where to start.  I know it took me ages to figure things out. </p> <p>First there's the social <a href="http:.//www.mybloglog.com">MyBlogLog</a> widget.  It tracks your digital footprints and show your picture when you visit blogs that subscribe to it.  Cheeky you say?  Maybe.  But then sometimes it's nice to let people know you stopped by even though you didn't have any valuable comment to post.  I know I appreciate the visit! </p> <p>Next are what the Active Boys call "outside blogs".  Tee hee, we all know Active Rain is the center of the universe yes?  Well anyway the outside blogs are those like Wordpress.  Ever notice the avatars there sometimes have an actual photo while others are blank?</p> <p> </p> <h2>How's Come They Have a Photo and I Don't?</h2> <p>Well if you want to show up with your picture, all you need to do is register with Wordpress.  That would be at <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/1/2/1/ar126949110612164.png" height="356" alt="The Shadow of Doom!" width="432"><a href="http://wordpress.com/">Wordpress.com</a> (not .org!)  When you register here, fill out your profile and upload the photo you would like for your avatar and you are all set!</p> <p> </p> <h2>Email Espionage</h2> <p> </p> <p>That's enough of tracking you, what about tracking people who contact you via email?</p> <p>OK, admit it. We all know we Google ourselves. Yes, it's true.  We will even admit to Googling others, particularly the people who want to do business with us.  Well maybe not from the git-go, but eventually a thought crosses our mind and we just have to know!</p> <p>Well now collecting data from others has just gotten easier! </p> <p>Chrome users who also use Gmail for their mail client (and why not it's FREE!) will be happy to know about Rapportive.  It's a plugin for Gmail users on Chrome</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/9/7/3/9/ar126949051693792.png" height="501" alt="Rapportive for Chrome" width="654"></p> <p>Here's an example of an email I received tonight.  I choose it because the person sending it has done an excellent job with her online profiles.  OK so she's the "Senior Marketing Direcctor at Metrolist" might have something to do with the fact her profile is not only good, but complete!  She sets a very good example for us, so let's copy shall we?</p> <p></p> <h2>Note how all her information comes across nice and neat. </h2> <ul> <li>Job description</li> <li>Twitter @ and her stream of Tweets</li> <li>Facebook</li> <li>LinkedIn</li> <li>Flickr</li> <li>MySpace <br> </li> </ul> <p>If I didn't know Melissa, I could easily investigate her and see what's on her mind of late.  What a great way to strike up common ground with a person you want to affiliate with correct?</p> <p>Now some will say this is an invasion of privacy or spooky or whatever.  Take note, all of this information is out there, all <a href="http://www.rapportive.com">Rapportive</a> did was aggregate it for our convenience.</p> <p>Look it over and let me know what you think.  The program was only released just recently and of course like everything new it has a few bugs.</p> <p>What it's making me think about doing is revamping &amp; updating all my profiles.  If I'm going let it all hang out there it might as well look good!</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <div> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kristal.kraft"><img src="http://www.kristalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Inside-facebook-64-1.png" alt="Kristal Kraft's Facebook Profile"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kkraft/"><img src="http://www.kristalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Inside-flickr-64.png" alt="Kristal Kraft's Flickr Photos"></a> <a href="http://www.google.com/profiles/kristal.kraft"><img src="http://www.kristalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Inside-google-64.png" alt="Kristal Kraft's Google Profile"></a> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristalkraft"><img src="http://www.kristalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Inside-linkedin-64.png" alt="Kristal Kraft's Linked In Profile"></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/KrisTalk"><img src="http://www.kristalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Inside-twitter-64.png" alt="Kristal Kraft's Twitter Profile"></a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/kristalk19"><img src="http://www.kristalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Inside-youtube-64.png" alt="Kristal Kraft's You Tube Profile"></a> </div> <p><span><strong><span>Kristal Kraft</span></strong></span></p> <p>Broker Associate, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, ePRO, PMN, PNG<br>TheBerkshire Group, REALTORS<br>3801 E. Florida Ave., Suite 400<br>Denver, Colorado 80210<br>303-589-2022 ~ direct     303-953-5362 ~ fax</p> <p><span>Selling Colorado Since 1984, Serving the Following Areas:</span></p> <div> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/denver-real-estate/" title="Denver Homes ~ Search MLS idx Listings Denver, Colorado">Denver Home Search</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/highlands-ranch-real-estate/" title="Highlands Ranch Homes ~ Zip 80124, 80163, 80126, 80129, 80130, MLS Listings">Highlands Ranch Home Search</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/parker-real-estate/" title="Parker Homes ~ Zip 80134, 80138 MLS Listings Parker, Colorado">Parker Home Search</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/englewood-real-estate/" title="Englewood Homes ~ Search MLS Listings Englewood Real Estate">Englewood Home Search</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/littleton-real-estate/" title="Littleton Homes ~ Search MLS Listings Littleton Colorado">Littleton Home Search</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/denver-foreclosures/" title="Foreclosures in Denver ~ MLS Foreclosure Search">Search Denver Foreclosures</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/greenwood-village-real-estate/" title="Search MLS for Greenwood Village Homes">Greenwood Village Home Search</a></strong></span></div> </span> <span> <div><span><strong><a href="http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/destination/" title="Denver Relocation ~ Moving to Denver Colorado Info">Relocation to Metro Denver</a></strong></span></div> </span> </div> </div> </blockquote> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:56:58 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1567788/avoid-being-the-shadow-of-doom-with-plugins-widgets-and-crm http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1550378/homeowner-survival-event-held-on-march-20-2010-in-phoenix-arizona- <h4> <big><em><big><strong><span>As we all know, anything to help the sorry state of affairs in our country when it comes to homeownership is a "good thing."  Here's a </span></strong></big></em></big><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/9/5/1/4/ar126885738441593.jpg" height="186" alt="Home Sweet Home" width="250"><big><em><big><strong><span> GREAT START! Homeowners' Survival Event</span> </strong>will be held at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steele_Indian_School_Park" title="Steele Indian School Park" class="zem_slink">Indian Steele Park</a> in Central Phoenix this Saturday, March 20 from 10-4. This event will be hosted by the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.4211111111,-111.931666667&amp;spn=0.01,0.01&amp;q=33.4211111111,-111.931666667%20%28Arizona%20State%20University%29&amp;t=h" title="Arizona State University" class="zem_slink">Arizona State</a> Escrow Association in conjunction with the <a href="http://www.bbb.org" title="Better Business Bureau" class="zem_slink">Better Business Bureau</a>, Arizona Department of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_institution" title="Financial institution" class="zem_slink">Financial Institutions</a> and the Arizona Mortgage Lenders' Association at the Memorial Hall at 300 East Indian School Road, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.4483333333,-112.073888889&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=33.4483333333,-112.073888889%20%28Phoenix%2C%20Arizona%29&amp;t=h" title="Phoenix, Arizona" class="zem_slink">Phoenix, AZ</a> 85012.</big></em></big> </h4> <p><big><em><big>There will be no cost to attend, and the event is will host mini sessions on adjustable rate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loan" title="Loan" class="zem_slink">loans</a>, foreclosure/homeowner eviction, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_%28finance%29" title="Short (finance)" class="zem_slink">short sales</a>, scams, tax implications and second mortgages/credit impact.</big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big>Those who would like to meet with a counselor from <strong>Take Charge America</strong> are encouraged to bring copies of their current loan documents, e.g., Note, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_in_Lending_Act" title="Truth in Lending Act" class="zem_slink">Truth-in-Lending</a> Statement, etc.</big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big><strong>The event is sponsored by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_association" title="Trade association" class="zem_slink">trade associations</a> and will not be used as an opportunity to promote the services of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business" title="Business" class="zem_slink">for-profit</a> organization.</strong></big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><big>This is an awesome program/event for those struggling with their homes and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage" title="Mortgage" class="zem_slink">mortgage</a> payments. Spread the word! For more information, please click <a href="http://files.flexmls.com/az/20100309174957205454000000.pdf">HERE</a>!</big></em></big></p> <p><big><em><br> </em></big></p> <p> </p> <p><big><strong><span><em>P.S. Maybe it's time we started a GROUP "Helping Homeowners" which would include these types of events!<br></em></span></strong></big></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:00:11 -0400 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1550378/homeowner-survival-event-held-on-march-20-2010-in-phoenix-arizona- http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1504835/an-activerain-conduit-toolbar-for-your-web-browser <p></p><p>Anything Brad Andersohn posts is definitely worthy of a reblog.....awesome Brad. ;-)</p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/"><img src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></a></p><div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1485155/an-activerain-conduit-toolbar-for-your-web-browser">Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><strong>The ActiveRain Conduit - A Nifty Toolbar for Your Internet WEB Browser</strong></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/8/5/4/ar126581954945855.png" height="26" alt="" width="620"></p> <p><strong>This may be one of my coolest and greatest inventions EVER!!</strong>  <em>If you can believe that...</em>  lol~</p> <p><strong>ActiveRain members and even non-members should consider adding this toolbar </strong>to their Internet WEB Browsers.  It will work with <a href="http://www.ie8optimized.com/IE8/" title="Download Microsoft Internet Explorer">Internet Explorer</a>, <a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/upgrade.html" title="Download Mozilla Firefox Browser">Mozilla Firefox</a>, and <a href="http://www.apple.com/safari/" title="Download Safari Browser for the MAC">Safari</a>.  The toolbar gives you easy and instant access to some of the most viewed pages and important helpful tools on ActiveRain.  I think you'll find it to be a very useful tool.  Here's some of the features and cool stuff it has:</p> <p><span><strong>The ActiveRain Real Estate Network Toolbar</strong> - Will help you "Stay Connected" easily and instantly.</span></p> <ul> <li>Access ActiveRain.com with a single click</li> <li>Pull-Down menu to select from ALL Industry Affiliates<a href="http://activerainrealestatenetwork.ourtoolbar.com/" title="The ActiveRain Toolbar for Web Browsers"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/1/2/3/ar126582118432135.png" height="73" alt="" width="200"></a> </li> <li>Search the AR Network for members or any topic</li> <li>One Click Access to Important Member "Must Read" info</li> <li>HELP Menu for Manuals, Guides, Training &amp; Support<br> </li> <li>Easy Access to AR Features from an RSS menu</li> <li>Link to Search and Sort ALL ActiveRain Blog Posts</li> <li>One-Click Access to the ActiveRain Staff and Team</li> <li>Live Updates, Announcements &amp; ActiveRain Broadcasts<br><br> </li> </ul> <p><a href="http://activerainrealestatenetwork.ourtoolbar.com/" title="Click Anywhere On This Image for Details"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/6/1/7/ar126581863571663.png" height="377" alt="" width="554"></a></p> <p><strong>You can easily download the toolbar for your specific browsers</strong> and remove it just as easily if needed.  Take a moment to try it out, see some things you may not have known existed, and let me know what you think?  Once you download the toolbar and add it to your browser, you'll see how easy it is.  Most likely, your "wheels" will start spinning and you'll be wondering how you can create a "custom toolbar" for your Site, Services, Blog, or Clients Browsers?  I'll show you how, and the best part is that it's easy and FREE! </p> <p><em>I hope you'll check it out,  I'm really excited about this one...</em>  :-)</p> <p><strong>Select YOUR Browser below to Install the AR Toolbar</strong></p> <p><a href="http://activerainrealestatenetwork.ourtoolbar.com/" title="Add the AR Toolbar to Firefox Browser"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/7/3/9/4/ar126582024949371.jpg" height="31" alt="" width="30"></a>      <a href="http://activerainrealestatenetwork.ourtoolbar.com/IE" title="Add the AR Toolbar To Internet Explorer"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/4/6/3/ar126582027736438.jpg" height="31" alt="" width="30"></a>      <a href="http://activerainrealestatenetwork.ourtoolbar.com/SF" title="Add the AR Toolbar to Safari Browser"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/0/3/0/ar1265820303013.jpg" height="31" alt="" width="30"></a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/activebrad/rss" title="Get an RSS Feed and Updates "><br></a></p> <p><a href="http://arpromo.com/rainmakerdiscount" title="Join ActiveRain or Upgrade - Get Discount"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/7/3/1/ar125267614613754.jpg" height="14" alt="" width="80"></a> "RainMaker" Special - <strong><a href="http://arpromo.com/rainmakerdiscount" title='Click Here for "RainMaker" Discount'>Signup Here</a></strong> for New Member Discount<br><a href="http://raincamp.com" title="RainCamp"><strong>Real Estate RainCamp</strong></a>™ - <em>"Because The Way We Do Business Has Changed!"<br></em><a href="http://activerain.com/university" title="ActiveRain University"><strong>ActiveRain University</strong></a><em> - "The On-line Training Campus and Support Center for Members"</em></p> </div> </blockquote> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:09:39 -0500 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1504835/an-activerain-conduit-toolbar-for-your-web-browser http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1461134/different-strokes <p></p><p>I liked this post submitted regarding Short Sales in response to that of Amy Jones'</p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/"><img src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></a></p><div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1460349/different-strokes">Tony Marriott, Associate Broker, CDPE, CRP, CLHMS, CRB, CRS ~ Phoenix AZ (Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p>Amy Jones sparked a couple of great debates this past week with her blog posts:</p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1457513/prequalifying-that-short-sale-listing-before-showing-are-you-doing-it-questions-you-should-be-asking-" title="Prequalifying the Short Sale">Prequalifying the Short Sale</a></p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1450339/don-t-bother-me-i-m-a-realtor-" title="Don't bother me I'm a REALTOR">Don't bother me I'm a REALTOR</a></p> <p>I was surprised by the number of Buyer Agents who insisted that the Listing Agents ought to do things the way the Buyer Agents want the Listing Agents to do things - or the Listing Agent is "bad", "unprofessional", "doomed to failure", etc., etc.  The primary complaint had to do with whether or not a Listing Agent could be reached by phone, and what hours they could be reached.</p> <p>Objectively, the purpose of a Buyer Agent contacting a Listing Agent should be to obtain information regarding a listing that is not <strong>ALREADY AVAILABLE IN THE MLS</strong> or <strong>ANOTHER RESOURCE</strong> that the information in the listing directs the Buyer Agent towards.</p> <p>Where is it written that the ONLY way to make contact with a Listing Agent must be by phone, and that email, texting, and other commonly used means of communication are somehow inappropriate and therefore unacceptable?</p> <p>One key element that technology provides is the ability for small organizations to be much more efficient and effective.  If five Buyer Agents attempt to reach a Listing Agent at the same time, four of them will get voicemail if the Listing Agent answers the phone from the first caller.  The other four callers have to wait until they hear back from the listing agent.  If the information about the listing is included with the listing, all five agents can access the information on demand 24/7/365.</p> <p>If after reviewing that information, Buyer Agents have questions that are not addressed, there is an email address to send specific questions, which is monitored during business hours and responded to by the <a href="http://www.HavenExpress.com" title="Haven Express">Haven Express</a> Support Team.</p> <p>Questions such as "I know you have Seller Written Instructions not to......(fill in the blank).... but I need to know that information won't get (and don't deserve" a response of any kind.</p> <p>I understand that some folks who have been in the business a long time are uncomfortable with the changes technology is bringing, and WANT to do things by phone.  That doesn't mean that their way is the only "right" way.</p> <p><strong>These days, Buyers direct their Agents as to which listings they want to see.</strong>  If the Buyer Agent advises the Buyer to scratch a property off the list because the Listing Agent chooses to provide information regarding a listing using technology other than being available 24/7/365 by phone, <strong>that Buyer Agent has just violated the REALTOR Code of Ethics.</strong></p> <p>Just writing this post has given me an idea, but means additional effort and only makes sense to implement if Buyer Agents see it as a value added service.  We could have the information in Private Realtor Document 2 (which is attached to all our listings) available as an extension on our Proquest line, meaning that a Buyer Agent could hear my dulcet tones 24/7/365 if they wanted to.  Perhaps a link in PRD2 to our website and they could download an MP3 of the same recording! (Screencasts are an upcoming feature of our web strategy going into place in February.)</p> <p>More about Screencasts in a different post.</p> <p>My philosophy is this.  Real Estate, as with all industries, is continually evolving and integrating the latest and greatest technology.  We design, implement, integrate and continually improve processes and systems to leverage technology to it's fullest, providing relevant and necessary information to those who need it, 24/7/365.  </p> <p>The concept is SCALABILITY!  Whether there is one person or twenty people needing the information, they can all get it without having to "wait their turn".</p> <p>it hasn't hurt our Sellers - every listing has Sold.</p> <p>It hasn't hurt our business - it doubled in 2009 versus 2008, and is continuing at the same rate of growth so far in 2010.</p> <p>All opinions and constructive criticism welcome!</p> </blockquote> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:37:01 -0500 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1461134/different-strokes http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1459695/prequalifying-that-short-sale-listing-before-showing-are-you-doing-it-questions-you-should-be-asking- <p></p><p>Great discussion on short sales. Something for everyone.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/"><img src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></a></p><div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1457513/prequalifying-that-short-sale-listing-before-showing-are-you-doing-it-questions-you-should-be-asking-">Amy Jones (Chandler, Arizona RE/Max Excalibur)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/3/7/6/ar126461138167323.JPG" height="400" alt="chandler short sale" width="400">We qualify our buyers before showing them a home, right? But are you qualifying the short sale listings you're showing them? If not, you may be wasting your time. </p> <p>By contacting the listing agent and asking them a few basic questions prior to showing their listings you'll  accomplish 2 things.</p> <ol> <li>You'll save you and your buyers some and frustration time by not showing or writing an offer on a property that's not going to qualify as a short sale and consequently will never close.</li> <li>Listing Agents will get a clue and finally start doing their homework before taking any listing and slapping "short sale" on it.</li> </ol> <p>When I meet with buyers looking for a home in Chandler, AZ, my first visit with them will include some counseling about the types of properties available for sale in our area. </p> <ol> <li>Traditional resales</li> <li>New home construction</li> <li>Short Sales</li> <li>REO's</li> </ol> <p>I will explain the process with each type of sale.  When we cover short sales, I'll go over my list of questions that I will ask any listing agent prior to showing a short sale listing and explain the reasons for each question and I'll obtain the buyers approval to eliminate Short Sale listings based on my findings so we're not wasting time. </p> <p>I will tell you that buyers agree 100% of the time.  Buyers do not want to sit around waiting on a short sale that's not going to close and loose the opportunity to find one that will.</p> <p>Here are a few questions I ask any short sale listing agent (and another reason why listing agents should be responding to inquiries in a timely manner.  If they don't respond...I don't show).</p> <ol> <li><strong>Do you have any offers?</strong></li> <li><strong>Have you submitted any offers to the lender(s)?</strong></li> <li> <strong>How many offers will you be submitting to the lender(s)?</strong> If it's more than one, the interview is over and I'm moving on to the next property.</li> <li><strong>Have you prequalified the seller and do they have a hardship?</strong></li> <li><strong>Have you reviewed their financials and do they have an income shortfall?</strong></li> <li><strong>Have you verified the parties on the Title and Deed?</strong></li> <li><strong>What stage of foreclosure is the property in?</strong></li> <li><strong>How many lenders are involved?</strong></li> </ol> <p>The answers to these questions will determine whether or not we'll look at the property. Some of the answers will give me an idea of how long the process will take and depending on how long my buyer is willing to wait, whether or not we'll look at the property. </p> <p>The answers will also be a very good indicator of whether or not the listing agent knows what he/she is doing.  I'm willing to help a listing agent along, if certain criteria are met, but if the agent has not done their homework, they've just flunked my interview and we're moving on.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><em></em></span></p> <p><span><em>________________________________________________________________________</em></span></p> <p><span><em>Amy Jones, Realtor, ABR, CNE, EPro, CDPE<br>Chandler, Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Tempe &amp; Mesa<br>Named one of the "Top 50 Real Estate Agents" by the Phoenix Business Journal <br><br>RE/Max Excalibur<br>4921 S. Alma School Rd<br>Chandler, Arizona<br>Direct~480-250-3857 </em></span></p> <p><span><em>Visit </em></span><a href="http://www.AmySellsAZ.com"><span><em>www.AmySellsAZ.com</em></span></a><span><em> for more information including free MLS search.<br>Visit <a href="http://www.PhoenixArizonaRealEstateBlog.com">www.PhoenixArizonaRealEstateBlog.com</a>  for a comprehensive Phoenix Area Blog.<br>Visit <a href="http://www.SunLakesBlog.com">www.SunLakesBlog.com</a> about living in Sun Lakes, AZ.</em></span></p> <p> </p> </div> </blockquote> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p><big><strong><big><span><big><span><em><br></em></span></big></span></big></strong></big></p> <p><big><strong><big><big></big></big></strong></big><a href="http://tinyurl.com/yej5jk4"><big><strong><big><big><span><big><span><em>Google Teri Ellis</em></span></big></span></big></big></strong></big></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/3/2/8/ar121229283682358.gif" height="110" alt="" width="110"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85679/terieee/b43c8ad85aa94d8250734d1ac7a0612c.png" height="67" alt="" width="206"></p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><strong><a href="http://localism.com/neighbor/terieee">Mesa, Arizona Real Estate</a>. </strong><strong>Call me at: 480.382-8711</strong> for information on purchasing or selling a home in <strong>Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns</strong>. <strong>OR email me: </strong><a href="mailto:Teri@TeriEllis.com"><strong>Teri@TeriEllis.com</strong></a>. Feel free to visit my website: <a href="http://www.homesazre.com/">HomesAzRE.com</a>, or stop by my blogs at: <a href="http://www.mesaazrealestatevoice.com/">MesaAzRealEstateVoice</a> and <a href="http://AzLadyInRedRealEstateBlog.com">AzLadyInRed</a>!</p> <p><big><strong><span><em><br></em></span></strong></big></p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/terieee"><br></a></p> </div> Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:07:46 -0500 http://mesaazrealestatevoice.com/post/1459695/prequalifying-that-short-sale-listing-before-showing-are-you-doing-it-questions-you-should-be-asking-