Gateway Title held one of our famous Seller's Workshops last evening at our Brecksville Class room. It started at 6:30 PM and went until 9:00 PM. We covered all aspects of selling from paper work to understanding a HUD Statement (And just about everything else in between). Our guest experts from Third Federal,House Check and The Realty Store provided tons of information along with good reference material.
The feed-back I get from attendees is that it really gives them the confidence to move forward in selling knowing they have a friendly, knowledgeable support system in place.
We love working directly with consumers whether buying or selling.This is where we really shine!
This support is open to anyone. Selling or buying "by owner" or with the assistance of a professional REALTOR - The consumer is our favorite customer!
A schedule of future classes is on our home page. www.gatewaytitle.com
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
TODAY'S REAL ESTATE MARKET CHALLENGES US TO STAY "IN CONTROL"
When you are out of control, what happens to your emotions? Do you rant and rave? Do you snap at innocent victims? I ask, Is it your mind or your emotions taking over? Richard Flint imparts to you some thought provoking insight to this question.
Pace is not about your mind; it is about controlling your emotions. Have you ever noticed that your mind is always calm? Your mind doesn't race; it is your emotions. Your mind wants you to move slow. It understands the slower you move, the more you are going to accomplish. Your emotions are a different story. When your emotions join forces and scatter you, you're going to be out of control. When you are out of control, you are dangerous to yourself and anyone who is standing close to you. Stay in touch with how you feel; that is where the confusion will start its journey.
Remember, if you can't manage your pace, you can't control your life.
For more on Richard Flint, check out his website at www.RichardFlint.com and Friend him on Facebook.
Pace is not about your mind; it is about controlling your emotions. Have you ever noticed that your mind is always calm? Your mind doesn't race; it is your emotions. Your mind wants you to move slow. It understands the slower you move, the more you are going to accomplish. Your emotions are a different story. When your emotions join forces and scatter you, you're going to be out of control. When you are out of control, you are dangerous to yourself and anyone who is standing close to you. Stay in touch with how you feel; that is where the confusion will start its journey.
Remember, if you can't manage your pace, you can't control your life.
For more on Richard Flint, check out his website at www.RichardFlint.com and Friend him on Facebook.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Dear Mr. President.....
Yesterday, I wrote and sent a letter to President Obama about SBA.
You may be thinking, Why in the world would Rachel do that?
Now that I've done it, I wonder too!
Stay tuned for additional information.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE....
ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END!
You may be thinking, Why in the world would Rachel do that?
Now that I've done it, I wonder too!
Stay tuned for additional information.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE....
ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
ALL TITLE AND ESCROWS ARE NOT CREATED EQUALLY.
Change – Consumer’s make the Choice!
Today, a business owner in our office building told me he was listing his property with a REALTOR and wanted to know if Gateway Title worked with sellers who hire real estate agents!
My answer was “Of course. We work with buyers and sellers with or without an agent. We are the man in the middle who brings it altogether and insure the ownership of the title”.
You, the consumer, make the marketing choices and how you find a buyer. That decision has nothing to do with the title company you choose to do the title insurance and escrow closing.
One stop shopping is not in everyone’s best interest. It is bias to the real estate agent’s interest.
We specialize in escrow settlement services. We shine in our service to all who are involved in a real estate transaction. We must follow all written instructions from the parties to the transaction be it for a Purchase or refinance.
We must be unbiased to any one party.That is our duty!
I ask: How can an escrow agent, who works for a real estate agent's or lender's title company, be unbiased?
I've heard many very biased decisions that were forced on the consumer to favor the agent that owned, all or part of, the title/escrow agency. That includes the consumer's right to choose who does the title and escrow work.
Who is representing whom?
The consumers right to choose who they pick and pay to do title and escrow should be respected. It's Time!
Let Gateway "title and escrow" your next refinance or real estate deal!
Today, a business owner in our office building told me he was listing his property with a REALTOR and wanted to know if Gateway Title worked with sellers who hire real estate agents!
My answer was “Of course. We work with buyers and sellers with or without an agent. We are the man in the middle who brings it altogether and insure the ownership of the title”.
You, the consumer, make the marketing choices and how you find a buyer. That decision has nothing to do with the title company you choose to do the title insurance and escrow closing.
One stop shopping is not in everyone’s best interest. It is bias to the real estate agent’s interest.
We specialize in escrow settlement services. We shine in our service to all who are involved in a real estate transaction. We must follow all written instructions from the parties to the transaction be it for a Purchase or refinance.
We must be unbiased to any one party.That is our duty!
I ask: How can an escrow agent, who works for a real estate agent's or lender's title company, be unbiased?
I've heard many very biased decisions that were forced on the consumer to favor the agent that owned, all or part of, the title/escrow agency. That includes the consumer's right to choose who does the title and escrow work.
Who is representing whom?
The consumers right to choose who they pick and pay to do title and escrow should be respected. It's Time!
Let Gateway "title and escrow" your next refinance or real estate deal!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
DO You React or Respond?
When a crisis comes up, be it large or small, how do you handle it? Do you immediately start ranting? Do you take the "pause" and respond to keep control of your self and the situatiion? Do you look like an idiot RANTING and RAVING and lose the respect of others?
Staying calm and responding is strong and demands RESPECT. Richard Flint gives these words of wisdom on how to make the difference and I dare you to do it.
If you want to master responding; master slowing down. I've said it for years, "Respond, don't react!" It is so easy to say, but so challenging for most to achieve. Why? It's challenging because most live through their emotions, not their imagination. The more emotions involved, the greater the challenge to slowing down. You can't take all the emotions out of the decision making, but you can make sure the emotions are supporting a creative decision, not feeding a reactionary feeling.
Remember, if you can't manage your pace, you can't control your life.
For more on Richard Flint, check out his website at www.RichardFlint.com or Friend him Facebook.
Staying calm and responding is strong and demands RESPECT. Richard Flint gives these words of wisdom on how to make the difference and I dare you to do it.
If you want to master responding; master slowing down. I've said it for years, "Respond, don't react!" It is so easy to say, but so challenging for most to achieve. Why? It's challenging because most live through their emotions, not their imagination. The more emotions involved, the greater the challenge to slowing down. You can't take all the emotions out of the decision making, but you can make sure the emotions are supporting a creative decision, not feeding a reactionary feeling.
Remember, if you can't manage your pace, you can't control your life.
For more on Richard Flint, check out his website at www.RichardFlint.com or Friend him Facebook.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Love Those Work Shops!
This evening, we held a work shop for REAL ESTATE buyers and sellers.Tonight's group was a really great and diversified group. They came from all over Northeast Ohio.
All types and sizes of properties from starter homes to down-sizing.
We covered the paper work necessary for escrow, to pre-approval and from Mike, the real estate broker, marketing tips and putting their property "on sale".
A point discussed was that finding an interested buyer is not as fearful when you feel confident on the paper work to put it together.
I really loved meeting everyone. I hope they feel connected to us and are comfortable in contacting us with their questions and concerns.
No matter how you market your home, listed or FSBO, the more you know about the process, the wiser decisions you can make.
You are invited to our work shop.
You can register for our next class on our www.gatewaytitle.com home page, or call RENEE at 440 546 9660.
PS. We serve really good pizza at the work shop.
All types and sizes of properties from starter homes to down-sizing.
We covered the paper work necessary for escrow, to pre-approval and from Mike, the real estate broker, marketing tips and putting their property "on sale".
A point discussed was that finding an interested buyer is not as fearful when you feel confident on the paper work to put it together.
I really loved meeting everyone. I hope they feel connected to us and are comfortable in contacting us with their questions and concerns.
No matter how you market your home, listed or FSBO, the more you know about the process, the wiser decisions you can make.
You are invited to our work shop.
You can register for our next class on our www.gatewaytitle.com home page, or call RENEE at 440 546 9660.
PS. We serve really good pizza at the work shop.
IT'S A LITTLE SPOOKY- A VERY QUIET MORNING
Everything stared out normal. We had a couple of buyers/sellers and a refinancing client come in this morning for signing their final papers. One FSBO seller stopped in with questions on a deal he is working on.
Since 11:00 AM it is sooo quiet. Phones are silent, incoming and out going.
The only activity I see is coming from the escrow department.They are working on lender's papers for the scheduled closings.
2 hrs. later....
WOW! it's not quiet anymore!A few more closings and another seller came in with a contract. Bridget has been on the phone all afternoon answering questions buyers and sellers- She likes to do that. She knows a wealth of title stuff. That's why she is our Title Officer.
Sometimes a little break gives us an opportunity to regroup so I guess we should appreciate some "quiet time.
Since 11:00 AM it is sooo quiet. Phones are silent, incoming and out going.
The only activity I see is coming from the escrow department.They are working on lender's papers for the scheduled closings.
2 hrs. later....
WOW! it's not quiet anymore!A few more closings and another seller came in with a contract. Bridget has been on the phone all afternoon answering questions buyers and sellers- She likes to do that. She knows a wealth of title stuff. That's why she is our Title Officer.
Sometimes a little break gives us an opportunity to regroup so I guess we should appreciate some "quiet time.
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