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The Southern REALTOR Network The Southern Realtor Network of the Birmingham MLS meets every Thursday morning at 9:00 am at Ruby Tuesday, Highway 31 N, Vestavia. The meeting includes a light breakfast.

WAGON MASTER Bruce Ludwig RealtySouth Vestavia 979-6400 Ron Alexander RE/MAX Advantage 296-1515

The REALTORS will have a chance to make announcements along with the Birmingham Association of REALTORS (BAR). You will have a chance to present any old and new listings, with which you may need assistance. You will also be able to discuss both buyers’ and sellers’ needs. Networking begins at 8:45am and gives you the chance to meet with

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sandra Carr Martha Moody Smith RELI Inc 999-0207 Gloria Jackson First Federal Mortgage

965-2167 Call to sign up for Thursday Breakfast

other REALTORs and affiliates of the BAR. The charge is $3 per person, which goes to our charity, FAMILY CONNECTION. Please visit their website at http://familyconnectioninc.org. We would like to thank Ruby Tuesday for allowing our caravan to meet at their location at no charge. Please remember to email Kimberly Boackle of AmeriCapital Mortgage, no later than noon on Wednesdays, to add your listings for the next newsletter. Please remember to include MLS #s. Thanks!!

Duties to Realtors Standard of Practice 16-10

REALTORS®, acting as buyer or tenant representatives or brokers, shall disclose that relationship to the seller/landlord’s representative or broker at first contact and shall provide written confirmation of that disclosure to the seller/landlord’s representative or broker not later than execution of a purchase agreement or lease.

Standard of Practice 16-11

On unlisted property, REALTORS® acting as buyer/tenant representatives or brokers shall disclose that relationship to the seller/ landlord at first contact for that buyer/tenant and shall provide written confirmation of such disclosure to the seller/landlord not later than execution of any purchase or lease agreement. REALTORS® shall make any request for anticipated compensation from the seller/ landlord at first contact.

Published by AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205.278.5200 Email: [email protected] Fax to 205.278.5290

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Calendar of Events Fri, 15 May 9:00am

MLS Basic

Fri, 15 May 9am

Introduction to IMAPP

Fri, 15 May 1:30pm

MLS Advanced

Mon, 18 May 10am

Activities Committee

Tue, 19 May 1:30pm

MLS Directors

Wed-Thurs 20-21 May

CRS Designation Courses

Thu, 21 May 8:30am

BCRC Directors

Thu, 21 May 9:15am

WCR Brunch

Fri, 22 May 9am

MLS Prospecting

Mon, 25 May

Memorial Day Office Closed

Tue, 26 May 11:30am

BAR Executive Committee

Wed, 27 May 9am

BAR Directors

Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:

AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174

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Someday. Tomorrow. Eventually. Three of the worst times to start approaching or following-up with FSBOs Because hour for hour, dollar for dollar FSBO leads are some of the most lucrative leads in real estate. Yet there are thousands of agents ignoring them. But there is one super-simple (almost too simple) key to success with FSBOs that helps any agent to list more FSBOs...almost effortlessly. Harry Beckwith calls it the "Principle of Collision." Brent Warnock views it as the darling of FSBO success...What is it?

The Unexpected Secret of Top Producers There are as many ways to approach and list FSBOs as there are Realtors®. But in conversations it became apparent to Brent Warnock that there was only one supersimple fact that consistently surpassed all the others: timing. Fact is, Brent realized that being in the right place at the right time almost always meant the difference between extraordinary wealth and average, barely-enough income. Not long ago, Brent had a Realtor® on his staff call him after just a few days of getting her FSBO list. She was excited...said she had just gotten her first FSBO listing. "What happened?" Brent asked. "Well, it kind of was an accident. I called this FSBO who was on your list this morning. He was rude, offensive...told me where to go. I hung up determined not to let that bother me, then finished with my calls. "Later that afternoon as I was attempting to call those who I missed, I accidentally called this guy again. The minute he answered...I recognized his voice. "My heart dropped. I thought about hanging up immediately. But hey, I thought, this was a great time to practice a different approach — so I introduced myself again, differently this time. "Apparently much had changed since the morning. Either he had plenty of other Realtors® call — or he had grown frustrated that he had not sold the home yet. "Whatever the case, he asked me what I thought I could do for him. I told him directly 'I can sell your home.' He invited me over. I listed it that very day." To Brent, this was no accident. It was simply being in the right place at the right time. And there is no magic in being in the right place at the right time. Brent explains, "It had nothing to do with fortune or luck. This agent was working, she was calling, she was there...any other agent could have been on the phone with this FSBO just about the time he was growing weary and ready to list, but one thing is sure, that someone will be someone who is working FSBOs religiously — period!"

Network Notations: Thank you to Stephanie Reese, House of Style Realty, 283.7801, for today’s breakfast Please call Gloria Jackson (First Federal Mortgage), 965.2167, to sign up for a Thursday breakfast; we are a sad group without our morning victuals. Don’t forget to dine at Ruby Tuesday’s and let them know that you are a member of the caravan - They are truly generous in allowing us to use their facility every week for FREE. Your $3 weekly donation is able to go straight to our charity. Welcome to first-time realtors: Welcome to first-time affiliates: Betsy Frazer (All Caring In-Home Care) and Josh Bailey (Knox Pest Control) Broker present were: Alicia White, Anita Latham, Robert Scott and Judy Young The BAR will be recognizing members for their community participation. Please nominate a fellow realtor for the “Good Neighbor Award.” First Annual Caravan Yard Sale - Please call Martha Moody at 999.0207 to reserve your space!!

Upcoming Events:

TOMORROW - Bowl-A-Thon at Lightning Strikes, 1pm to 3pm - Benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Trussville. Please call Kimberly Miller at 205.989.1166. Monday, 15 June and Monday, 13 July - Real Estate education for the public to

be held at Jefferson State Community College. Please call Roland Thomas, RTA Real Estate, at 205.253.7552 for details.

OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, 17 May - 2pm to 5pm Maggie Kessler - 999.9877 - Cahaba Real Estate

Reduced to $259,900 1784 Shades View Lane, Vestavia - MLS 417076 3BR/2BA - Move in today to a completely renovated home with new kitchen, including granite and stainless, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, large patio, expansive lawn front and back

Sharon Antonio - 915.6296 - RE/MAX Classic Home Reduced to $363,900 6111 Eagle Point Drive - MLS 420300 5BR/3BA/2 .5s - New paint, carpeting and lighting in this executive home with eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with trey ceiling, formal living room, family room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors, finished basement, circular drive, large level backyard and walk-in floored attic Reduced to $379,900 and $5,000 Seller Concessions 1033 Cole Circle, Eagle Point - MLS 420315 5BR/3.5BA– Cul-de-Sac living with new paint, eat-in kitchen with new granite and hardware, formal dining room and living room, family room with gas fireplace, finished basement, upper deck and covered patio, 3125 Harwick Drive, Altadena Woods - MLS 414182 - $399,500 5BR/4.5BA– Like being the first owner with a new roof, paint, carpet, hardwoods, lighting, granite and stainless appliances in eat-in kitchen, full-length screened porch, covered and open decks and swim spa, along with a formal dining room and living room, 2 master suites, additional kitchen in finished daylight basement with separate entrance (in-law suite???), incredible outdoor space with three distinct zones including fire pit in the woods on over an acre of land

Jack Smalley - 531.9640 - Keller Williams 9 Chase Plantation Parkway - MLS 425034 - $136,000 2BR/2.5BA - Townhome with new carpet in living room and dining room, marble fireplace in living room, French doors from dining room to patio and eat-in kitchen

Beena Shah - 240.0510 - Keller Williams Reduced to $170,900 2339 Ridgemont Drive, Hoover (Savannah Ridge) - MLS 415452 3BR/2.5BA - Townhome with eat-in kitchen, fireplace in family room, garden tub in master, floored attic, finished full light basement, 2 decks

C A R A V A N L I S T I N G S

Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:

AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174

C A R A V A N

Stephanie Reese - 283.7801 - House of Style Realty 2600 Highland Avenue 2600 Highland is an 11-story building containing eight levels of high-end condominiums above a three level parking deck. Included are a salt-water pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and plaza and gardens. The interior finishes include granite, marble, and travertine countertops; hardwood flooring; stainless steel appliances; and travertine and marble bathroom floors and showers City Federal Building 27 stories of history and style with 12 distinctive floors plans, upscale kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops in both kitchen and baths, hardwood floors in loving and kitchen areas, tile baths, expansive windows showcasing the Birmingham skyline, 9-foot ceilings with recessed lighting, washer and dryer.

L I S T I N G S Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:

AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174

WIN UP TO $100,000 IN MAY 2009

Sell Just 1 of 8 properties in Oakmere at Lake Crest For Details Call Ron and Shelia Alexander - RE/MAX Advantage - 296-1515 648 Whitestone Way - The only townhome left 613, 617, 621, 633, 661, 665, 681 Trumpet Circle - with elevators! Visit oakmerelakecrest.com

Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:

AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174