Charlottesville Real Estate – Twitter Week in Review – 29 November 2009

by Jim Duncan on November 29, 2009

  • Negotiating real estate contracts is *nothing* compared to negotiating w/ a 5yo re: spinach #fb #
  • This could turn out to be a very fulfilling week – on three levels. #
  • @bjt contact @DaniloB – he's great, I trust him & he lives in Reston. I'll DM you his phone # in reply to bjt #
  • @bjt what part of NoVa? in reply to bjt #
  • Global Warming is Crap. But that doesn't mean we should stop trying to conserve http://post.ly/DdGI #
  • Getting ready to show another foreclosure in Charlottesville; their numbers are rising. #
  • RT @chadratliff: RT @johnmaeda: A person with highest integrity never changes with external incentives. They change because it's time. #
  • The second-best part of Thanksgiving http://post.ly/DbCu #
  • 12 Rules of Christmas – via Rutherford Institute http://post.ly/DaaU #
  • RT @NBC29: Gov Tim Kaine is in Charlottesville December 1st to mark the beginning of VA's ban on smoking.
    http://bit.ly/5M1dlh [woo-hoo!] #
  • How would you cut/trim/make efficient the Albemarle County School budget? http://post.ly/DZO5 #
  • RT @sbspalding: Good teachers don't just teach you with information, anyone can do that, they teach you the art of using it [so few do this] #
  • @lightx near Barracks Road shopping center. Lamentably, the hail lasted only ~ 5 minutes. in reply to lightx #
  • It's hailing in Charlottesville. Weird. Say what, global warming? #fb #
  • I can't wait for the 2nd-Generation Droid. I refuse to buy a 1st Gen tech product, but I'm really tempted. #
  • Starting second dinner. This time, all cooked by my wife. I plan to eat less now so I'm eating sweet potatoes on Tuesday. #
  • @ericstegemann get a macbook pro! http://bit.ly/8cVaxd #
  • RT @tomperriello: Feeling blessed and thankful for our amazing country and our troops. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving! [Amen] #
  • Well played, iTunes. I pick an R & B Genius mix and your first pick is "Sweet Potato Pie" by James Taylor & Ray Charles. #
  • I'll be #atthegym, preemptively working off tomorrow's food and drink. #
  • @juphoff My clients from CA typically get a kick out of our 2-3 scale "earthquakes" – everything's relative. in reply to juphoff #
  • RT @amywebb: RT @CBS19: BREAKING NEWS: WDBJ reporting possible earthquake in Nelson & Amherst counties. [My California clients are laughing] #
  • Now that google is using profiles as OpenID, I think I'll have to get another gmail *just* for private emails http://bit.ly/4pShPc #
  • @heraisesthebar Their lager is great; the Blue Reserve on tap is awesome. 10% alcohol, too. in reply to heraisesthebar #
  • Going to fill up the growlers at Blue Mountain Brewery. mmm. Beer. Good, local beer. #
  • @rqd advertising on NAR sites hasn't worked out so well. I wonder why they think this will be different. #losingmysupport in reply to rqd #
  • RT @BradCoy: @RealEstateZebra did you see your photo on Lifehacker?"Gorge Like a Pro to Maximize Your Holiday Feast ( http://bit.ly/7pfdxt ) #
  • @mrg7175 I saw a Cadillac in Chalrottesville today w/ a sign on the side, "ask me how to get a free Lexus" in reply to mrg7175 #
  • @dougfrancis Yep. And FHA accepts electronic signatures http://bit.ly/4pWDr0 in reply to dougfrancis #
  • The Presidency as InfoTainment http://post.ly/DQ5I #
  • Dealing w/ a bank whose underwriter won't accept electronic signatures. But *will* accept the appraiser's e-sig. FTW! #
  • Abandoning Google Voice for the time being. Few people wait 20+ rings to leave a voice mail, the transcript of which makes no sense #
  • @TommyClapp What kind of food do you like? in reply to TommyClapp #
  • RT @JasonSandquist: why americans are fat http://ow.ly/FpZQ (thank me later) #
  • I wish I could "write off" my losses and debts. Maybe I should incorporate as a "bank" http://post.ly/DOme #
  • @juphoff :) I believe there's always beer at Starr Hill. And it's usually fresh and good in reply to juphoff #
  • Starr Hill Open House – November 28 2009 http://post.ly/DOgZ #
  • Whose brand is it, anyway? — Well said @robhahn http://post.ly/DObq #
  • @1000wattmarc what are the respective consensus? in reply to 1000wattmarc #
  • @cvillenewscom No kidding. Combine that with the couture design store & there'd be a whoopin' – http://bit.ly/7ki1Ve in reply to cvillenewscom #
  • I'm not sure what the UEFA Cup anthem says, but it sounds inspiring #
  • Dammit. I meant to sign up for the blog brawl but got distracted. http://bit.ly/8TbJV7 #
  • A good day so far. #
  • @getopenspace A friend is looking for a webdesigner – Do you have a community message board? #
  • RT @CBS19: DIA Offers 100 Jobs in Charlottesville Area; Deadline to Apply Looming – http://bit.ly/8wuvKr #
  • In Shenandoah Joe's, overhearing a guy pitching a MLM. #
  • RT @Tom_Sweatman: China executed 2 men associated w/the tainted milk scandal. US execs should thank their lucky stars they aren't in China. #
  • I know it's a small thing, but I'm loving not having to sort my recycling anymore. Goes in w/ the regular trash! #
  • RT @jeffgunther: Good news! @GetOpenSpace finally ships an unlimited plan – http://getopenspace.com/rates/ [sweet!] #
  • RT @johnmijac: Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers – Real estate- msnbc.com http://ow.ly/F0jv #
  • Digging in. #
  • @jasonwutrujillo That's one of my wife's favorite stores in reply to jasonwutrujillo #
  • RT @jfsellsius: RT @BHGRealEstate: Create a Place Page on Google Maps for Real Estate or Your Business http://ow.ly/ET6y #
  • Visceral Has Its Value – NYTimes.com http://post.ly/DFlG #
  • @KristenCarr It's more than training. It's defining MLS data/content's value beyond individual agent use. It's culture in reply to KristenCarr #
  • @mattrathbun Would have been nice if Charlottesville Realtor had participated in this conversation.We've lots to learn http://bit.ly/5VcXQh in reply to mattrathbun #
  • @KristenCarr Too many agents strip MLS of content when they lose/sell the listing. Short -vs- long-term thinking. What does google delete? in reply to KristenCarr #
  • Get Ready Virginians, The Legislators are (almost) back » 2010 Session Prefiling Has Begun http://post.ly/DFcL #
  • @crtweet @mwurzer Until MLS allow for *more* information – meaning *external* information – they continue to concede battle to google et. al #
  • RT @mattrathbun: Dear young mom holding the newborn in the cold rain and smoking: STOP!!! [there should be an app for that] #
  • RT @robhahn: Ice tea is the pinnacle of western civilization #jussayin [sweet tea, that is] #
  • The worst part about getting a haircut at Chungs – listening to judge shows. The best part? The haircut. #
  • RT @gregslateragent: County assessor- foreclosures invalid sales for their purposes.[Their purposes are not aligned w/ finding mkt value] #
  • @gregslateragent does the Albemarle County assessor use foreclosures in his assessments? What % of sales are foreclosures? in reply to gregslateragent #
  • @gregslateragent only 1%? Meh. in reply to gregslateragent #
  • Listening to Ron Paul on CNBC; Good God he makes sense. #
  • FT.com / Media – Microsoft and News Corp eye web pact http://post.ly/DEv8 #
  • @ktgeek continued patronage implies acceptable value: that's a disservice to consumers, the "professional" & the market in reply to ktgeek #
  • RT @genuinechris: RT @ProfessionalOne: DEMAND professionalism from everyone who serves U. Accepting mediocrity only serves to perpetuate it. #
  • @Scobleizer I used Prezi a few weeks ago in a brief presentation; it was different & very well received in reply to Scobleizer #
  • The lights are on in Ivy http://post.ly/DCqZ #
  • At the Nest, waiting for clients to write an offer, listening to a sweet Bela Fleck show. #
  • Energy Efficiency – Incentives for Homeowners http://post.ly/DCUj #
  • UVa is making it look easy today http://post.ly/DBwu #
  • RT @TeriLussier: I've unfollowed you because you haven't twittered in at least a month. if you need me, I'll be in the google. #
  • Showed one house within walking distance of my house this morning, rode bike to 2nd appointment. I love showing property in Crozet! #
  • SNL delivers cogent analysis of Obama's year (seriously) http://post.ly/DBFS #
  • RT @HomePartner: RT @EricStegemann: I work 24 / 7 / 365 its what makes me who I am (Thanks god I am not alone…) #

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