Feeling a bit embarrassed right now.
"Why?"
you might ask
Well, Mike and I went to church at 5:30.this Sunday.
When it came time for communion, they
needed additional Eucharistic Ministers so we both stepped up to help.
After distributing the Host, It is returned to the priest at the Alter.
In
bringing the Host back you have to walk up 4 steps.
When I
reached the top step, my shoe stuck on the carpeting and I almost fell
into the very surprised Priest.
He looked at me and we both laughed. He told me he's
had that happen to him.
So I didn't fall and I didn't spill the Host but I did scare some of the people who saw it.
Sorry for that.
I wonder if God laughed with me?
I hope so!
Showing posts with label Clevelan real estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clevelan real estate. Show all posts
Monday, April 28, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
House Sales Are Popping UP All Over!
Home sales are popping up all over, everyday .
YES they are!
Are a lot of FSBOs (for sale by owner) are succeeding at a speed I haven't
seen in ages and I do mean AGES.
One of the most amazing things I'm witnessing is the large number of sellers
that were unsuccessful last summer and fall that now have success.
They put their property back on recently and have a buyer now!
Many of them tell me all they did was put out the "For Sale' sign and
the buyer came a knocking!
A common thread..... they priced their property to the market!
Buyers have also done their homework and know market values.
A Wise seller and a Wise pre- approved buyer = SOLD!
I do see that Many are being sold by buyer's agents. WHY?
In my opinion, it's the Shortage of listed inventory so they are seeking out
the For Sale By Owners to show their buyers.
Some sellers freak out if an agent brings a buyer.
It's Not necessary to freak out - if the offer is acceptable, ACCEPT IT!
Just remember you do not have to use the agent owned title company.
It is up to buyer and seller to agree on the title company to insure and
close their transaction.
Things are getting wonderfully busy - so get busy, get your Gateway Title Free Seller's Kit,
"for sale"sign,
price it right and Get that Property SOLD!
and call me at GATEWAY TITLE
440 546 9660
or email rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Take Care!
YES they are!
Are a lot of FSBOs (for sale by owner) are succeeding at a speed I haven't
seen in ages and I do mean AGES.
One of the most amazing things I'm witnessing is the large number of sellers
that were unsuccessful last summer and fall that now have success.
They put their property back on recently and have a buyer now!
Many of them tell me all they did was put out the "For Sale' sign and
the buyer came a knocking!
A common thread..... they priced their property to the market!
Buyers have also done their homework and know market values.
A Wise seller and a Wise pre- approved buyer = SOLD!
I do see that Many are being sold by buyer's agents. WHY?
In my opinion, it's the Shortage of listed inventory so they are seeking out
the For Sale By Owners to show their buyers.
Some sellers freak out if an agent brings a buyer.
It's Not necessary to freak out - if the offer is acceptable, ACCEPT IT!
Just remember you do not have to use the agent owned title company.
It is up to buyer and seller to agree on the title company to insure and
close their transaction.
Things are getting wonderfully busy - so get busy, get your Gateway Title Free Seller's Kit,
"for sale"sign,
price it right and Get that Property SOLD!
and call me at GATEWAY TITLE
440 546 9660
or email rachel@gatewaytitle.com
Take Care!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
THESE CLEVELAND AREA SELLERS ARE UPSET
It is not unusual that folks stop by our office to ask questions about title, escrow and closing process.
In the past 24hours, I have been contacted by two property owners who are
currently listed.
One, is listed with the biggest Cleveland area company and the other, with a franchise
broker.located just outside of Cleveland.
For various reasons, they each are very unhappy with the service they are getting
from their agents.
Each of them contacted the listing agents office to request a release from the listing
agreement they signed.
In each case they tell me they were told absolutely NO!
One of them was told by the agent that she was in the business to make money
and what he wanted was not important!.
The other seller was left was in tears by the office manager's response.
I guess this is really none of my business - but they came to me and it does bother me
that these "professionals" are only making the image worse for those hard working Cleveland area
real state agents who put their heart and soul into taking care of their customers and clients as
they should be.
Many sellers stop by that we don't know -
I think they are looking for someone to listen to them.
There is nothing I can do or offer about their problem....
But - I listen!
In the past 24hours, I have been contacted by two property owners who are
currently listed.
One, is listed with the biggest Cleveland area company and the other, with a franchise
broker.located just outside of Cleveland.
For various reasons, they each are very unhappy with the service they are getting
from their agents.
Each of them contacted the listing agents office to request a release from the listing
agreement they signed.
In each case they tell me they were told absolutely NO!
One of them was told by the agent that she was in the business to make money
and what he wanted was not important!.
The other seller was left was in tears by the office manager's response.
I guess this is really none of my business - but they came to me and it does bother me
that these "professionals" are only making the image worse for those hard working Cleveland area
real state agents who put their heart and soul into taking care of their customers and clients as
they should be.
Many sellers stop by that we don't know -
I think they are looking for someone to listen to them.
There is nothing I can do or offer about their problem....
But - I listen!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
How's the Title Business?
How's the title Business?
Lately I'm hearing this a lot.
Honestly, I can tell you business is a lot busier than it has been for the past few years!
It's been tough. Hanging in there has been the challenge of my lifetime.
This is my family business - not so easy to give up when the whole
family is involved. It's a time we found what we are really made of.
Everyone sacrificed and worked hard to keep it going.
I've prayed. I've cried. I've gone through exhaustion.
At times I almost forgot how to laugh.
Gateway Title will celebrate 20 years of doing business next month.
There were times I wondered if that would happen.
I know I'm not alone. I know many good people left the business.
There is another side to what I've experienced.
I've learned God does hear prayers I still cry when I hear "God Bless America"
I sleep better at night and my family is stronger then I thought.
Yes the title business is busier lately and we are still here working and doing what we love -
helping buyers and sellers
through the mysterious title and escrow process.
I also know we couldn't do it without you, our wonderful customers
Thank you
Lately I'm hearing this a lot.
Honestly, I can tell you business is a lot busier than it has been for the past few years!
It's been tough. Hanging in there has been the challenge of my lifetime.
This is my family business - not so easy to give up when the whole
family is involved. It's a time we found what we are really made of.
Everyone sacrificed and worked hard to keep it going.
I've prayed. I've cried. I've gone through exhaustion.
At times I almost forgot how to laugh.
Gateway Title will celebrate 20 years of doing business next month.
There were times I wondered if that would happen.
I know I'm not alone. I know many good people left the business.
There is another side to what I've experienced.
I've learned God does hear prayers I still cry when I hear "God Bless America"
I sleep better at night and my family is stronger then I thought.
Yes the title business is busier lately and we are still here working and doing what we love -
helping buyers and sellers
through the mysterious title and escrow process.
I also know we couldn't do it without you, our wonderful customers
Thank you
Friday, May 17, 2013
Buyers will like this - I dare you!
Rachel says, "I Dare You!"
How many calls do you get from your “for sale” sign?
Increase the action on your property.
Separate your property from the pack.
Put it “on sale” and write the sale price right on your sign!
You put the asking price on your flyers, but how many buyers actually
stop the car to take the flyer?
This is an up front, in your face, bold way to advertise on your lawn
sign. I discovered this selling secret from sellers who did it and got a
buyer from the attention it drew.
Anything can be for sale,
The real deals are “on sale”.
If you’d like a white Plastic sign, we found some old signs on which you
could write the asking price and attach to your present yard sign.
Just stop by our Gateway Title Brecksville office and get yours for
free – while the supply last.
Email or call us at 440 546 9660 for more information on this
challenge.
Do you dare?
Rachel
How many calls do you get from your “for sale” sign?
Increase the action on your property.
Separate your property from the pack.
Put it “on sale” and write the sale price right on your sign!
You put the asking price on your flyers, but how many buyers actually
stop the car to take the flyer?
This is an up front, in your face, bold way to advertise on your lawn
sign. I discovered this selling secret from sellers who did it and got a
buyer from the attention it drew.
Anything can be for sale,
The real deals are “on sale”.
If you’d like a white Plastic sign, we found some old signs on which you
could write the asking price and attach to your present yard sign.
Just stop by our Gateway Title Brecksville office and get yours for
free – while the supply last.
Email or call us at 440 546 9660 for more information on this
challenge.
Do you dare?
Rachel
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
"For Sale By Owners" More Determined Than Ever!
We, at Gateway Title, truly are "FSBO"(For Sale By Owner) experts.
This has been our niche' for 17 years and we have seen it all!
Before 2008, sellers would put their house on the market "by owner" to try it for a couple of weeks.
They usually set the asking price too high with the thought of making a real killing in a seller's market!
After a couple of weeks, if the property is not sold, the sellers call a real estate agent and list at a true market price,it sells and they pay a commission.
Then of course, the past 4 years have been pretty dead. They go "by owner", then list, and when it expires go back to FSBO or, in total frustration, take it off the market completely!
Now the "For Sale By Owners" are coming back with a determination I have never seen before.
They order our "Starter Kit" and also, as never before, read every word and call to "Smart Start" the title work (saves them $$).
They are tuned in to the real market value, they refuse to have to pay comission, many times,
they offer modest
closing credits to a buyer, and THEY ARE SUCCEEDING!
It seems like Gateway is part of the FSBO underground because we get so many request from sellers who were referred by other buyers and sellers.We are working with many "family to family" transactions like never before and it seems like "starter" homes are back in demand!
Folks come out of the blue to use our services and we absolutely LOVE it!
We hope this activity is an indication of an improving market for all.
Heaven knows a better economy is what we're all praying for!
PS. Don't stop praying...We think it's working!
This has been our niche' for 17 years and we have seen it all!
Before 2008, sellers would put their house on the market "by owner" to try it for a couple of weeks.
They usually set the asking price too high with the thought of making a real killing in a seller's market!
After a couple of weeks, if the property is not sold, the sellers call a real estate agent and list at a true market price,it sells and they pay a commission.
Then of course, the past 4 years have been pretty dead. They go "by owner", then list, and when it expires go back to FSBO or, in total frustration, take it off the market completely!
Now the "For Sale By Owners" are coming back with a determination I have never seen before.
They order our "Starter Kit" and also, as never before, read every word and call to "Smart Start" the title work (saves them $$).
They are tuned in to the real market value, they refuse to have to pay comission, many times,
they offer modest
closing credits to a buyer, and THEY ARE SUCCEEDING!
It seems like Gateway is part of the FSBO underground because we get so many request from sellers who were referred by other buyers and sellers.We are working with many "family to family" transactions like never before and it seems like "starter" homes are back in demand!
Folks come out of the blue to use our services and we absolutely LOVE it!
We hope this activity is an indication of an improving market for all.
Heaven knows a better economy is what we're all praying for!
PS. Don't stop praying...We think it's working!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Waiting for the Housing Market to Recover?
Waiting for the Housing Market to Recover?
Most of us have, over the years, heard many motivational speakers where we’ve heard how to go out and succeed.
We spend money to get involved in many training programs that promise to help us succeed and come away from them thinking “this is the one that will work, I’m really gonna do it this time” Then what happens?
Did you make it work or are you like most and never work at it?
Which of those plans are you following to get business this year?...Or are you looking for new motivation?
It really doesn’t matter - remember “If it’s to be, it’s up to me”?
All programs work if you work them.
You can’t change the BIG picture of the real estate market, but you can change yours and that is usually the more difficult task!
How are you going to survive for the next 2 years? (Predicted time for market to get better)
It’s time to apply those activities you all ready know you should be doing.
Look in the mirror, I’ll bet that person in the mirror knows….LISTEN.
Tell me what you hear.
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