Twitter Week in Review

If you don't understand, please park elsewhere https://post.ly/Orii #
Whew. Long, long day of showing houses. Productive & had a little adventure or two. #
Showing about 10 houses today. 9 are vacant. Sweet. #cville #
Single-Agent Dual agency is a great option. If you really don't want representation. https://www.realcentralva.com/2010/02/20/part-of-virginias-buyer-broker-agreement-that-speaks-to-dual-agency/ #
Finding spelling errors in the VAR Buyer Broker form: priceless. Suite does not = suite. #
RT @cvcvo: It's not rocket science! /School lunch: "junk food plus an apple" RT @chefannc: http://www.chefann.com/blog/archives/1757 (no longer available) /via @Cocoxochitl #
RT @jeffvogelsang: Cue up Chandler Bing voice: Could this have BEEN any more wrong? Internet skeptic circa 1995: http://www.newsweek.com/id/106554 [wow] #
@1000wattmarc That's one of best ads I've seen in a long time. "I'm on a horse." Classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE in reply to 1000wattmarc #
Made me want a Mojito. Friend asked for a recipe, "I" delievered. http://www.miamism.com/mojito-miamism-style/ #
Yet another lender not accepting electronic signatures. I know the interwebs are a fad and all, but come on now. #
@CasFraley Good luck. It's a great weekend for it! in reply to CasFraley #
Postal person drove to our mailbox to leave a note saying they can't get to our mailbox. #
A closing, a contract, good home inspection, showing houses tmrw & Sunday. Potential for a good three days. #
RT @jjhutley: Our offer got accepted. I might be (part) owner of a house by this summer! [step 1 nearly complete] #
Home inspector walked the roof today – the first one in a long time – Spring's right around the corner! #
@mlbroadcast I've been there. It sucks. But it gets better. I'll take your phone call if you want to complain. 🙂 #
@jjhutley @dmmandil Check your email. #
Grateful for Charlottesville being so wired(less). At a home inspection, getting a little bit of work done. #
RT @cornexo: Thanks @JimDuncan, the most twitter-enabled real estate agent, for being ridiculously responsive today. [yep,I'll retweet that] #
@cornexo You're quite welcome. Great to see you and show you the house. in reply to cornexo #
There's now a taco truck outside the @nestrealty office. Mighty tempted. #
RT @DailyProgress: RT @NSamaras07: @NBC29 Albemarle County Police are cracking down on speeders on Hwy 29 in Hollymead. #cville #
@Smallchic @QuinceDesigns Come a few doors downs and say hi – I'm @nestrealty #
Off to show a house in the City. #
Trying keep the wheels from coming off. #
RT @PhxREguy: RT @armano: Tiger Woods day. Like Groundhog day only more predictable. #fb #
RT @TBoard: The Boardman Group Three Years Later http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/TLoY/~3/lyWWaqhx-Vk/it-is-friday-and-fridays-are-for-fun-this-week-hasnt-been-all-that-fun-i-had-to-buy-a-dryer-which-isnt-that-big-of-a-deal.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter (no longer available) [a perfect example of why I love @tboard] #
RT @craig42k: Dear Mike & Mike and ESPN radio: Our carpool of young adults is disappointed in your ad nauseum (cont) https://tl.gd/a6cev #
7 am walkthrough. Early, early. #
"abandoned their continuing obligations" – Sounds a bit like "Strategic Default" https://post.ly/OdGa #
Outstanding. Verizon has blacklisted my email server's ip address as a spammer. Apparently I was assigned a "dirty ip" from a previous user #
RT @bkmcae: @jimduncan wish you were at #smcrva [me too. Surprised how much I'm missing it] #
RT @mattrathbun: Good question at #smcrva "How do you define a public figure?" Answer "its up to the courts – no defined laws" #
RT @karirippetoe: Go @drinkmud! RT @maeread: All right Cville, D Pabst is representing us in the SE Reg'l Barista Championship this wknd! #
Just helped my little one heal a boo-boo. Solution? Ice cream. #
RT @mattdollinger: Did I totally miss that it's now illegal to post listings on your FB page? (if so that's FREAKING AWESOME!) #
It's only paranoia if they're really out to get you https://post.ly/OXle #
Luckily, all the Realtors who are evaluating each #RPR licensing agreement are IP/licensing attorneys & have plenty of free time /snark #
@BLarsonMpls "NAR can provide the RPR Offerings to anyone." But "trust us" http://www.mlstesseract.com/2010/02/rpr-mls-license-what-rpr-can-do-with.html #RPR in reply to BLarsonMpls #
RT @mrg7175: There is a lot of mistrust of the long term intent of NAR's use of NAR #rpr #var [they have a lot to prove & little currency] #
@BLarsonMpls I've heard WordPress works pretty well 🙂 in reply to BLarsonMpls #
@mrg7175 just wait 'til they sell the RVM to the public. #RPR in reply to mrg7175 #
Just got a call l that proves it – Brand *can* matter in real estate. #
Encouragin Walkability w/o infrastructure – https://www.realcrozetva.com/2010/02/18/walk-to-school-day-this-friday-at-crozet-elementary/ – what's the point? #
RT @robhahn: Nice post by @jeffx on #RTB http://thexbroker.com/2010/02/17/is-the-real-estate-industry-really-ready-to-raise-the-bar/# [I still say until #RTB is defined, wheels are being spun] #
RT @sunanahmed: Ben Folds AND The Flaming Lips in the next two months? Charlottesville rules. [sweet] #
Erring on the Side of Happiness – Common Craft – Our Product is Explanation https://post.ly/OV11 #
@terek55 re: new construction – it depends on the builder https://www.realcentralva.com/2008/03/11/buying-new-construction-without-a-realtor-read-this-first/ and https://www.realcentralva.com/2008/02/03/why-take-a-buyers-agent-to-new-construction/ #
RT @RV_FC: RT @svkenney: $0.21 budget shortfall in Fluvanna County… it's either budget cuts or one massive tax (cont) https://tl.gd/9va9b #
Please, someone get rid of Tiger Woods. #
Random Thoughts on Dual Agency – Rob Sums up Several Years of Conversation in One Post https://post.ly/OTEQ #
@HabitatStore What inspired you to join Twitter? #
Looking at a home inspection, then writing an offer. Good people make all the difference. #
RT @rcooper: @HabitatStore Ooh! That's just the kind of insider tip I was hoping you'd post to Twitter! Thanks! [I second that] #
@KisforKRIS I figure I'll learn something in my response & answer a question for someone else. There is no one source anymore. in reply to KisforKRIS #
Got an email from a potential buyer looking for insight/advice. They're working w/ another Realtor; think I'll answer w/ a blog post. 🙂 #
RT @dwotapka: Why am I renting? Oh yeah, fear of commitment. RT@ WSJDevelopments Mortgage Rates Flat at 4.94% https://on.wsj.com/b0xqYO (no longer available) #
RT @GetOpenSpace: RT @SMCCville: RT @SteveGaines622010: Joining #SMCCville tonite for the Social Media Open Forum (cont) https://tl.gd/9q12n #
@ashleylohman No, never found any good #RVA real estate blogs in reply to ashleylohman #
It was only a matter of time – Pleaserobme.com https://post.ly/OKie #
@stevewhitaker I have my glasses and neon spandex ready. You in? in reply to stevewhitaker #
Downloading video of last night's Charlottesville City Council meeting. There's one segment I want to use. #
RT @jeffgunther: The #USPS is a perfect example of why I don't what my healthcare provided by an independent agency of the government. #
I've been driving way too much lately. I'll have to show a lot of property on my bike this spring & summer to compensate. #
"Charlottesville's music scene is comparable to Austin, TX & Nashville, TN" – Bennie Dodd. #
@jmckeever Do you know if the Charlottesville City Council meetings are on youtube? in reply to jmckeever #
RT @jmckeever: watching CIty Council meeting public comment [me, too. I'm a dork.] #
Finished helping clients pick selections for new construction in @realestatezebra territory. #
RT @toddwaller: RT @robhahn: More. Faster. Please. http://www.businessinsider.com/henry-blodget-unionized-rhode-island-teachers-refuse-to-work-25-minutes-more-per-day-so-town-fires-all-of-them-2010-2 << Now THAT is swift action… #
@ProfessionalOne Working on a response to this http://p1fran.com/2010/02/the-brand-illusion-2/ (no longer available) -brand *can* matter; it just *hasn't* for a long, long time @nestrealty in reply to ProfessionalOne #
Thinking about switching entirely over to Google Apps for my email. #
RT @ancym: Welcome @HabitatStore! Let's get them some followers, pls RT [the Charlottesville Habitat Store rocks] #
I don't envy the folks at Solid Earth (my MLS) – MLS upgrade in progress & it's been down for a while. I need to write an offer. #
RT @JaneMaples: Anyone have road conditions—250/64 W and in Crozet? #
Snow's stopping in Downtown Charlottesville. snoPanic over. ? #
@heRTB Real people. (fake picture) Real Realtor. Really in Charlottesville. (check the whois) in reply to heRTB #
How do we #RTB when sites like this are put out by "Realtors"? http://www.realtorscharlottesville.org/ (no longer available) #
First of multiple wrecks on 250 Bypass #cville https://post.ly/O198 #
Avoid 250 bypass at 29 North exit. Multiple accidents at off- and on- ramps. #cville #
@mattdollinger re: LPS – no, but I'd love to try it in reply to mattdollinger #
RT @cshirky: RT @pomeranian99: Length of Britannica's entry about Wikipedia: 913 words. Length of Wikipedia's entry about Britannica: 6,804. #
Curious what real estate buyers & sellers think about "hiding" commissions – http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/lets-take-a-big-giant-step-backwards-in-real-estate/ (no longer available) #
RT @haminga: Snowing in Crozet….ugh…. {yay!] #
RT @laniar: need a short sale agent in Richmond, virginia hill area: http://www.facebook.com/AgentGenius (see comments) #
Searching for good Richmond real estate blogs while at a home inspection #
Apparently it's a holiday today. So no mail. Just like last week. #
RT @watermarkdesign: @JimDuncan hey Jim, what real estate pubs MAGAZINES do you read? Anything in print? {not a one; anybody?] #
My post for tomorrow morning turned out much longer than anticipated. Based on ? about Albemarle County schools' budget http://schoolmatters.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/budget_situation.html (no longer available) #
I would *love* to be able to search mentions to me on Twitter. Love as in, I really *NEED* that. #
@BHutchinson I love my Dropbox. in reply to BHutchinson #
Back from the gym. #
@rvabusiness what are the best richmond real estate blogs? #
Another Realtor called a client and said they would show the house "tonight." House is occupied. Client is irritated. So am I. #
Is there a Charlotte Realtor with insight to this? http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/lets-take-a-big-giant-step-backwards-in-real-estate/ (no longer available) #
House number two with no plowing and a long trudge through snow. #
Where's the driveway? https://post.ly/NpQX #
@cvcvo lots of times I do work & never get paid. 🙂 it's the nature of what I do. in reply to cvcvo #
Shhh! Don't tell my client that I'm being incentivized to sell them this house! https://post.ly/No51 #

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