What are your expectations of your REALTOR? I read report after study after analysis and listen to my clients and potential clients’ needs and expectations…. My belief is that with the systems I am developing and implementing, my job should become more about servicing my clients’ immediate and long term needs and goals and less about thinking about how to do my job.
Credit scores –
As of March 2005A) Any accounts not used (regardless whether left open) over the previous 6 months will have NO EFFECT on current credit scores.Someone with perfect credit on all accounts, but accounts have been unused for 7 months, and one single 30 day late payment within the last 6 months will be whacked for that late more than all good credit built up.ON THE...
New school information!
The Washingtonpost.com has the story .The site not only shows how schools’ and districts’ test scores compare to their neighbors, but it gives results forparticular minority groups and illustrates the different ways that districts spend tax dollars. One part of the Web site allows residents concerned about howmoney is spent to see what portion of new revenue coming into each district is spent on instruction, and what portion is not. “SchoolMatters will provide the kind of advanced analytical tool that education leaders need to help themmake the very difficult decisions they face,” said Tom Houlihan, executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers, one of the sponsors of the site.Interestingly, Crozet Elementary did less well than Paul H. Cale Elementary, which is reported to bescheduled for expansion.Schoolmatters.com seems to be the start of a great resource.
Spam
I am on track to set a new daily spam record – almost two thousand spam so far today.
Internet buyers -v- traditional buyers
“The Internet has complemented, not diminished, the Realtor’s role in the home-buying transaction,” said C.A.R…. “Home buyers ultimately turned to their Realtor for both interpretation of information gleaned from the Internet, and for their Realtor’s expertise and judgment throughout the home-buying process.” …I do in my house; heck, I require a secure wireless connection at my house so that I can check email from the…
Charlottesville City Schools
I have not had the time to follow this mess, but it remains a hot issue for real estate. Quality of Schools is as if not more important than location, location location. I would be willing (albeit not happily) to drive a great distance for my daughters' well-being. We all have an investment in the quality of our schools. C-Ville has an excellent story to...
Iraq blog
There are dozens of blogs by Iraqis and some soldiers. This one at Kincy.com is interesting. One of my best friends is in Baghdad now. My thoughts and prayers are with all the soldiers and their families. They just don't seem to get the respect from the MSM that they deserve.