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Comment on Search the MLS by Search the Phoenix MLS | Blog of Craig's Arizona

Search the Phoenix MLS | Blog of Craig's Arizona — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:41:12 +0000

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Comment on Arizona Golf Websites by Stogies & Sticks

Stogies & Sticks — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:25:27 +0000

Looking for golf websites to try to promote my new business. Just got it off the ground , looking for someone to help me network . I provide an amenity to holders that like to smoke cigars & cigarettes. I do custom parties too.

Comment on Making an Offer by Chris

Chris — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:04:45 +0000

This is a great checklist to cover your bases when you hear those magic words. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on State Wide MLS by Kim Turnbull

Kim Turnbull — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:00:19 +0000

I would like to see a state wide system for every state. As I am looking for a place to move but very flexible. It is not based on a job or city or even a region. It is more based on price, climate, and building codes. It is too difficult to search a state city by city when city isn’t the top criteria at all. I am looking for a good deal on a piece of rural land in a suitable climate. A particular city is the last thing on my list. I would even like to search by region even, or even the whole U.S. but that might be pushing the logistics a bit.

Comment on Resturant Review: Bitzee Mama’s Restaurant by Craig

Craig — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:11:38 +0000

Thanks Lulu, I look forward to trying Bitz-ee again!

Comment on Reverse Prospecting Etiquette by debbie p

debbie p — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:27:20 +0000

that makes great sense…and i appreciate that it assumes other agents (all of us!) are worthy of professional courtesy. if we treat “us” (and our time and energy) with respect, i think clients will be more likely to, too.

Comment on Resturant Review: Bitzee Mama’s Restaurant by Lulu Rodriguez

Lulu Rodriguez — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:00:48 +0000

Hi Crarig, I really sorry to hear your experience at Bitz-ee . We just recently brought Bitzee in 2009 and its still family owned . So if you ever are in downtown Glendale please stop by and have lunch on us just ask for Lulu . I am always here .

Comment on Life can change pretty quick… by Austin Drew

Austin Drew — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:46:57 +0000

Glad to hear you are recovering. Also glad you decided to write this. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Should I get a new LSR / Qualification Letter? by Tom

Tom — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:10:44 +0000

It is a false assumption that anyone would not use a LSR or Pre-qual to entice a higher offer or counteroffer. In fact I find it humorous that the AAR spent time and money to create a form that duplicates those by most lenders and has no bearing on whether or not a loan is approved.

Comment on Should I get a new LSR / Qualification Letter? by Craig

Craig — Sun, 30 May 2010 21:40:29 +0000

My analogy was meant as a basic example, unfortunately the sale and purchase of real estate is anything but basic. Market conditions do apply, as you pointed out, often sellers will price higher than what they expect knowing the sellers will offer less. In Phoenix, we typically see homes sell for 95% of list price, while Chicago, it’s more like 90%. But less than list price is not a general statement that I would make either. There are parts of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley that continue to close at higher than list price, a common condition we saw several years ago. This is where hiring the right professional will become important in getting the job done, they should be able to provide what the current market conditions are not for the city, but for the neighborhood you are either selling or buying in. Is there a discount rate or a premium going on. What other conditions and terms are in play on the offer? What are the goals of the sellers and the buyers? Can there be a meeting of the minds? The listing price is just a starting point in a negotiation, it gives the buyer the first glimpse of what the seller would like.