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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 MASTERS Gail Hutton RE/MAX Advantage 979-9854 Bruce Ludwig RealtySouth Vestavia 979-6400 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sandra Carr ERA Oxford 979-2335 Martha Moody Smith RELI Inc 999-0207 Gloria Jackson First Federal Mortgage
965-2167 Call to sign up for Thursday Breakfast
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
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.
Duties to Realtors Article 16
REALTORS® shall not engage in any practice or take any action inconsistent with exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS® have with clients. (Amended 1/04)
Standard of Practice 16-1
Article 16 is not intended to prohibit aggressive or innovative business practices which are otherwise ethical and does not prohibit disagreements with other REALTORS® involving commission, fees, compensation or other forms of payment or expenses. (Adopted 1/93, Amended 1/95)
Published by AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205.278.5200 Email:
[email protected] Fax to 205.278.5290
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Hal Harris - 979.3000 621 Valley Street, Hoover $1,200 per month
Calendar of Events 2 April 2pm
Grievance Committee
5 April
Palm Sunday
6 April 10am
PR Task Force
6 April 11am
PR Committee
8 April 11am
Membership Committee
8 April 1pm
MLS Committee
9 April 8:30am
CCIM
9 April 11:30am
BAR Luncheon
9 April
Passover Begins
10 April Offices Closed
Good Friday
12 April
Easter Sunday
13 April 1pm
Activities Committee
3BR/2BA - Single level living with full basement, hardwood floors, level fenced backyard and deck off kitchen, one-car garage. Go to: http://hooverapts.com/ValleyIndex.asp
Carl Davis - 263.2321 111 Highview Cove, Pelham - $1,150 per month
3BR/2BA - with 2-car garage and covered patio, includes all appliances
ABOUT OUR CHARITY: FAMILY CONNECTION familyconnection-inc.org We are in desperate need of old cell phones, empty ink cartridges, old computers and clothing. Please bring them to each week’s caravan, or if you have a lot to donate, call Martha Moody Smith at 999-0207, and she will arrange for a pick-up.
Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:
AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174
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Why is emotion so important to your advertising? In the end, every decision–to list, to sell, to buy, to call–boils down to how a decision makes a person feel. Let me explain. Take the calculated, number-driven investor. She won’t invest in a condo unless the numbers make sense. If the numbers do make sense, she’ll invest. However she wouldn’t be investing in the first place if she wasn’t driven by competition, power, pride or financial security for her family–all emotions. So, here’s a short, shrewd list to help you put powerful emotion into your advertising. Focus on Them, Not You “I Am the Greatest Agent” creates a ho-hum reaction at best. Instead, tell the reader what’s in it for her, not for you. Stir up that desire to own a bigger home if the family is out growing the current one. Stoke that sense of power that goes with driving into a prestigious neighborhood. Fan the flames of romance behind a nice cottage on the foothills of the Alleghenies. Focus on Benefits Why should someone list with you? “Quality and service” is not an answer. “To sell your home for the most money, in the fastest time and with the least hassle” is. But this is not enough. Focus on Details Explain to them exactly how you will accomplish your goals. “I use proven techniques to bring more buyers to your door.” Then define those techniques. Being very specific–down to the tools and tactics– engenders confidence in your prospect. Yet, continue to be specific after they’ve become a client. Your job of building confidence never ends. Be detailed the whole time. Focus on Active Voice The active voice is usually more direct and vigorous than the passive. “I will sell your home for more money” is much better than “Your home will be sold for more money by me.” Focus on Curiosity “I will sell your home for more money by creating a bidding war between buyers based on a marketing strategy that blends psychological triggers and unique technology.” Who wouldn’t say, “Oh yeah. How exactly are you going to do that?” Curiosity is a universal attention getter. Conclusion Craft your ads and presentations and even your casual encounters with people using these five tips and I’m certain they will have the type of emotional appeal that will add a powerful punch to your marketing. You’re bound to generate lots of interest.
Network Notations: 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. We would like to welcome: First-Time Realtors: First-Time Affiliates: Robert Bracewell (Knox Pest Control), Terry Sellers (Junior Achievement), Jerry Wallace (PMG Mortgage) Brokers present were: Liz Elliott and Robert Scott 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:
Thursday, 9 April - BAR Luncheon at Pinetree Country Club - please purchase
your tickets by tomorrow, 3 April - $20 Sunday-Tuesday, 19-21 April - 16th Annual AAR/AU Real Estate Education
Fair, at Auburn. Register online at www.auburn.edu/refair or call 334.844.5101. Monday, 20 April - Annual BAR Golf Tournament at Riverchase Country Club; Wednesday, 22 April - “Harnessing the Power” by Ginny Willis Thursday, 23 April - A Special Caravan Meeting - In conjunction with the
Birmingham WCR, 9am at Vestavia Country Club, brunch with John Croyle from Big Oak Ranch and a Silent Auction - $25 (IN ADVANCE), plus whatever you buy!! Call 868.1995 for tickets and additional information.
Please bring to our weekly meetings for Family Connections Inc
Month of April: SOAP (Body, Dish, Laundry, Floor)
Please remember to get your submissions to me by WEDNESDAYS AT NOON
Herb Mitchell - 243.8668 - P & H Properties
Already Rented - Positive Cashflow - $169,500 1400 4th Court West, 35208 - MLS 422548 - $39,500 3BR/1BA - New HVAC, plumbing updated, vinyl siding, storm windows, insulation, total electric (Rented for $550 per month) 5211 Terrace Q, 35208 - MLS 411635 - $37,500 2BR/1BA - New HVAC, new roof, vinyl siding, total electric, new kitchen floor, new carpet, new hot water heater (Rented for $550 per month) 4800 Terrace S, 35208 - MLS 422545 - $46,500 3BR/2BA - New HVAC, new vinyl siding, storm windows, new kitchen flooring, total electric (Rented for $630 per month/Section 8) 6121 Court M, 35208 - MLS 422551 - $46,000 3BR/1BA - New HVAC, Plumbing updated, aluminum siding, new hot water, total electric (Rented for $700 per month/Section 8)
C A R A V A N
Gary Morgan - RealtySouth - 913.2167
Seller to Pay $3K Toward Closing Costs 939 Catherine Street, Huffman - MLS 410796 - $87,900 3R/2BA - Hardwood floors, fireplace in living room, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, very large level backyard, detached garage
Bruce Ludwig - 979.6400 - RealtySouth
1300 Beacon Parkway, #302, Birmingham - MLS 384281 - $160,000
$10K Listing and $5K Buyer’s Choice Incentive 2BR/2BA - Spacious condo in Regency Summit with valley view, fireplace in the living room, new paint, hardwood parquet, tile and carpeting, balcony floor w/ brick pavers, pool, exercise room & sauna
Judy Theriot - Red Hills Realty - 835.5839 Seller to Pay $3K Toward Closing Costs 1937 Shades Cliff Terrace, B, Homewood - MLS 412642 - $105,000 2BR/1BA - Hermitage Condominium on first floor with private patio, new carpet, tile and appliances
$2K Selling Agent Bonus 1425 Primrose Lane, Hoover - MLS 415340 - $224,900 4BR/2BA - Quite cul-de-sac living on the lake at Willow Lakes with 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, master suite with jetted tub, breakfast bar in kitchen, marble fireplace and newly landscaped
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 L I S T I N G S
Charles Heaton - 369.7090 - Keller Williams 1008 Drexel Drive, Homewood - MLS 396513 - $179,500 3BR/1BA /2 1/2s - Hardwood floors, covered deck, full basement w/ entertainment center, large workshop and storm shelter PRICE REDUCTION TO $249,500 3528 Fox Hollow Lane, Hoover - MLS 400151 3BR/3BA - Modern kitchen, updated bathrooms, hardwoods in living room, dining room and hallways, 2 decks, finished basement with walkout to patio, sprinkler system, security system and central vacuum 129 Paradise Lake Road, Hoover - MLS 400897 - $249,000 3BR/2BA - Cathedral ceilings, sunroom, fenced backyard, sprinkler system, security system, 2-car garage, community setting with clubhouse, pool, lake, gym and tennis courts PRICE REDUCTION TO $125,000 2223 Mountain View Road, 35210 - MLS 402863 3BR/3BA - Cul-de-sac lot with private courtyard off master suite as well as a gas logs, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 4-season porch 1333 Narrows Point Bend, 35242 - MLS 421896 - $189,900 3BR/2BA - Eat-in kitchen and dining room, fireplace in living room with French doors to patio, steps to attic, security system, surround sound and fenced backyard
Liz Elliott - 913.1056 - Advanced GMAC $5,000 Selling Bonus, Seller Concessions and Possible Owner Financing 4725 Old Looney Mill Road, 35243 - MLS 408903 - $499,900 3BR/3BA - Potential for 5 bedrooms while offering an eat-in kitchen with granite, formal dining room, living room with fireplace and built-ins, lots of storage, garage has loading dock and workshop, driveway will take car to kitchen door for unloading groceries, space for elevator Reduced to $279,900 227 Miller Circle, Indian Springs, Pelham - MLS 415187 4BR/3BA - New paint and carpet, hardwood floors, great room with vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, playroom, hobby room, second fireplace in den, extra large lot for play
3476 Birchtree Drive, Hoover - MLS 408724 - $189,999 4BR/2BA - New paint and carpet, Eat-in kitchen looks in on family room with stone fireplace, formal living room and dining room, automatic whole house generator
Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:
AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174
Manda Luccasen - RE/MAX Advantage - 283.0380 Lease/Purchase or Straight Rental ($2K) Options 303 East Glenwood Drive, Homewood - MLS 423681 - $369,900 3BR/2BA - Completely updated and renovated including original hardwood floors, kitchen has stainless appliances and granite, huge living room with fireplace, formal dining room, sun room
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
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
Judy Theriot - Red Hills Realty - 835.5839 Open House Sunday, 5 April 2pm to 5pm 3905 Memory Brook Circle, Crestline, Mountain Brook - $749,900 4BR/3.5BA - Fully renovated custom home on a very private lot within walking distance to the Village Manda Luccasen - RE/MAX Advantage - 283.0380 Open House Sunday, 5 April 2pm to 4pm 2355 River Grand Drive, Liberty Park - MLS 420028 - $349,900 3BR/2.5BA - Old World styled home on a quiet cul-de-sac with neighborhood sidewalks, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, fireplace in living room, covered patio and level backyard
Call Mark Boackle or Jim Nerios for all your mortgage needs:
AmeriCapital Mortgage - 205-278-520o or 800-818-6174