Posts By Melissa Zavala
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8.8K4Housing NewsBuying a home at tax sale may not be such a deal
(Housing News) It has become a popular notion that a home bought at a tax sale is a steal, but it is...
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4.9K1Business MarketingWhy free leads are only for the bottom feeders
People who accept free leads in the real estate industry are either bottom feeders or about to learn some difficult business lessons....
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10.5KBusiness ArticlesBusiness lessons from Pigpen and the rest of the Peanuts cast
(Business News) While there are business lessons everywhere we look, the cast of Peanuts provides a diverse list of lessons that are...
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6.4K8Tech NewsGoogle invests $50M in Auction.com: good for Google, bad for consumers?
(Tech News) Auction.com has recently seen a fat cash infusion from Google, and both seek to revolutionize real estate. Again. But who...
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4.2K1Business NewsWhere customer service ends and gift giving begins
(Business News) Here are some intuitive ways to improve your sales with better customer service policies and procedures without breaking the bank.
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10.2K4Housing NewsFannie Mae foreclosure incentives: take a second look at First Look™
(Housing News) Fannie Mae is offering incentives on foreclosures, and while many homeowners are unaware, many agents are as well - time...
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7.5K1Housing NewsRust Consulting: tax return docs sent to people who never got paid
(Housing News) Many homeowners are receiving 1099-MISC tax forms stating that they got a check from Rust Consulting for being wrongfully foreclosed...
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8.7K3Business MarketingWould you embrace the Field of Dreams Theory of marketing?
(Business Marketing) When marketing your business, is it really true that if you build it, they will come? Let's look at the...
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7.2KBusiness NewsWhat single skill can skyrocket your sales success?
(Business News) Sales come naturally to some people, but not to others - what skill separates the wheat from the chaffe?
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9.3K2Business EntrepreneurSet your business apart with personalized customer service
(Business News) Times are changing, and customer service is not as easy as a smile and a kind greeting. Let's talk about...
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6.1K4Housing NewsAgents and short sale sellers, beware of deficiency balances
(Housing News) Deficiency balances are not always perfectly understood, and they present significant challenges during the short sale process, so let's discuss...
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13.0K5Business Entrepreneur3 ways real estate agents can stay focused admid distractions
(Entrepreneur News) Productivity is difficult in a world of distractions, but there are a handful of ways that successful real estate agents...
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7.8KBusiness NewsHow agents can stay busy in the slow season
(Business News) The slow season can be brutal for agents in some markets, but even in the toughest areas, there are things...
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6.6K3Housing NewsThe seven habits of highly effective short sale agents
(Housing News) Short sale agents have different tasks than a traditional agent, and the path to success looks quite different; these are...
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7.9K7Housing NewsHow real estate agents can spot when it is time to change and adapt
(Real Estate) Real estate agents are often asked how they survive the slow season, but the truth is that there is no...
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17.8K3Housing NewsNo tax penalty for California short sales, what about other states?
(Housing News) Although the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 ends next year, California homeowners will not face tax penalties for short...
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2.3K3Housing NewsIn short sales, it’s all about how you present your package
Short sales aren't known to be the most seamless of transactions, but knowing some basic tricks can make the process go smoothly.
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2.3K1Housing NewsHow emotion can get in the way of short sale negotiations
Short sale negotiations are not well known for being easy, and that's why it is such a tricky niche, but knowing a...
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3.1K3Housing NewsWhat you need to know about mortgage debt forgiveness
There is currently a lot of misinformation floating around about mortgage debt forgiveness - let's examine the current policies on the topic.
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4.5K3CoachingDisputing a property’s value in a short sale: turn a no into a go
During a short sale, there may be various obstacles, with misaligned property values ranking near the top, but it doesn't have to...
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3.4K4Housing News3 ways real estate agents can instantly increase their income
(AGENT/GENIUS) To kick start 2013, there are areas of focus that real estate agents can focus on to increase their income right...
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24.3K5Housing NewsAgents fume over Nationstar’s relationship with Auction.com
(AGENT/GENIUS) - As Nationstar's new acquisitions take effect, many are raising their eyebrows at the widespread implications on the market.
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3.4K4Housing NewsShould agents ever give commission dollars to close a deal?
When a deal comes down to the wire and the buyer can't come up with the surprise fees at closing, should an...
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2.0K1Housing News3 things to consider before taking your next short sale listing
There is a difference between a generalist and a short sale expert, so know the difference and establish trust in your community...
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2.1K3Housing NewsBan lifted on dual agency for FHA short sales: better option
After HUD announced changes to FHA short sales policies, they quickly recanted and postponed a ban on dual agency.
