Moreland Sales Meeting – 6.18.13

For your Blog:

What does May of 2013 have in common with May of 2006? – A REALLY low inventory of houses for sale, that’s what! 7 years have gone by since inventory is this low. Check out the Mother Ship of all things Real Estate in Portland – http://goo.gl/xdKlo

Ever been to IKEA and seen the 250 square foot homes?  –  Well, THAT isn’t the trend right now. In fact, we’re moving back to GIANT homes again. Hopefully this isn’t a PDX phenomena, too. http://goo.gl/s5nqf

Apparently Oregon Appreciates Appreciation.  – We’re #5 in the US of A. Wow, we blinked and there you go! http://goo.gl/nDEH2

They call him Flipper, faster than lightning……  And also, a popular ½ hour on many HGTV schedules. They’ve been gone for several years, but they’re coming B-A-C-K! Check it out. http://goo.gl/xfn8C

Listings:

Rogers – 445 SE 41^st Ave. – $395,000, looking for price opinions, great floor plan, original kitchen

Rowe – 2795 NW Upshur St. – $305,000, Townhouse, 2 bedrooms up, main floor has den

Skeele – 5275 SW Chestnut Ave. – $359,900, near Jesuit High School

Rogers – coming soon… 3BD/3.1BA Eastmoreland, great entertaining floor plan, $599,000, 2,800 sq.ft., Master Suite

Kreimer – coming soon… SE Raymond , Woodstock school, semi finished basement, approx. 2,700 sq.ft., Woodstock park, approx. $420,000

Ben – coming soon… S of Walker Rd in Beaverton, 1,100 sq.ft., 3BD/1.1BA, Big Back yard, approx. $260,000

Kathy – coming soon(ish)… below 39^th on Ogden, $550,000, 2800 sq.ft., 4BD/3BA, 2 fireplaces, 2 story is Master Suite, everything has been re-done.

Needs and Wants:

Daniette – Alameda area with big back yard

Kathryn – Looking in Alameda or Grant Park areas, up to $900,000, at least 4BD, open floor plan, Master Bath, Big back yard

Branch Stuff:

• Community Service Day FRIDAY! J
  • Meet at the office at 8:30am – we will walk over at 9am
  • Catered lunch by Adobe Rose!
  • Don’t forget to pay for your T-Shirt! (Give to Tori – Front Desk)
• AT&T Windermere Credits
• June 17-18 – Help Rotary: End Human Trafficking. Eat at Pastini and 50% of proceeds will go to the cause.
  • Steve will be taking orders today!

Classes:

• 6/19- 10:00 to 11:00 – RMLS RatePlug @ LT (BB)
• 6/28 – Cool Tools Your Clients Can Use – 1-2pm @ MO (BB)
• 6/28 – Premier Breakfast @ Biddle Estate in Vancouver – $35 oregonpremier@windermere.com and include “RSVP June 28” in the subject line.

Transaction Master: 

• RMLS and Realtor Code of Ethics – Multiple Offers
  • Be sure to have a conversation with your seller and make sure they know it’s they’re decision
    • Have documentation of a date your seller chooses
  • You can give out information about other offers – this is legal.

Consistent Connections: 

• Concerts in the Park Postcard and eBlast available

Expert Advisor:

• Can you talk to Appraisers? Yes, but it changes a little once the appraisal is completed.

Tanya Elder – Windermere Mortgage Services

• COOL RMLS Rate Plug coming your way!
  • New RMLS tool: Client Full “RatePlug”
    • Go to search > select “client full rate plug” > go