New AR Group - the REALTOR & HOME STAGERS INFORMATION EXCHANGE

I think this group is a great idea!  I'm joining and I hope you will too.  Thanks Birgit!

 

Via Birgit Anich (Redesign Your Space, Fairfield county, CT):

Realtors & Home Stagers Information Exchange

For a couple of months I am now an Active Rainmaker and I am really thrilled with the content that you all are sharing. Exploring most groups on AR I have noted that there are groups that are being almost exclusively (with a few exceptions) commented by either just Realtors or just Home Stagers. What I have been missing is a group that would bring our two professions closer together. Therefore, I have created a new Group on Active Rain called "Realtors & Home Stagers Information Exchange".

This community is designed to exchange information, ideas, success stories or discussions about related topics in order to build a closer team approach between our two specialized professions.

What we as Home Stagers and Real Estate Agents are doing is very much related. Working closely together we can achieve the best marketing / home selling strategy for our clients, the home seller. Without a great looking and appealing product (the house) it is harder to sell it for the best possible price. The price becomes then the only differentiating decision factor for buyers. (Click here to read about "Is YOUR Home Selling Strategy Complete?").

Is this what our clients, the home sellers, want? Or do they prefer that their home sells fast and at the highest possible price, so they can move on with their life as quickly as possible?

What do home buyers want? Do most of them want to buy a house with a long "to-do-list" before moving in? Or do they prefer buying a house where they feel home right away?

By combining our strengths as Real Estate Agents and Home Stagers, we can increase the satisfaction of home sellers and buyers. A Win-Win situation for everyone involved - faster sale at a higher price:

1.       Home Sellers are satisfied because they sold their home faster and at a higher pricHappy Cliente

2.       Home Buyers bought a home they love

3.       Real Estate Agents will be able to move on to the next listing faster. Earnings are higher because of the higher sales price. Satisfied clients will refer you more business.

4.       Home Stagers are happy that our combined efforts have achieved all of the above

Let's combine our strengths, join the "Realtor & Home Stagers Information Exchange"

Invite others to join as well.

Birgit Anich, Redesign Your Space

Home Stager & Redesigner   I   HSR, RESA, ASHSR

Fairfield county, CT   I    www.redesignyourspace.com

Click here to join the new REALTORS & HOME STAGERS INFORMATION EXCHANGE group 

Redesign Your Space

 

11 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • February 04 2010 12:59PM

I was the first Active Rain member to do (what?) with Vegas Bob this week

I went to Las Vegas from Sunday to Wednesday for the RESA convention.  Well, I didn't go to all of the convention, I went along with my mother for the networking and it was a lot of fun.

Since I was going to be in Vegas, of course I had to meet my very famous online friend, Vegas Bob.  Even though he had a cold and had worked all day, Bob came to the strip to take me on a tour of the City Center.  Of course, he had his camera.  I am not used to being photographed.  Vegas Bob made me laugh in front of this strange, Terminator style artwork.

We saw many interesting things on our walk.  Art can be very beautiful or very strange, depending on the person looking at it.  This looks like a giant eraser to me.  Vegas Bob is a very interesting person.  He is currently writing a book, which I am looking forward to reading.  If you visit Las Vegas, please give Vegas Bob a call and expect to be photographed.

Vegas Bob and I have been online and phone friends for a while now, but this was the first time I got to meet him in person.  I am very happy to have been able to finally.  As many of you know, Vegas Bob often posts photos and stories about aliens, which I also love to talk about.  He also has a real estate network for posting your listings for FREE.  We also talk about Active Rain and blogging in general.

  • But most importantly, what was I the first Active Rain member to do?  Meet Nu Nu!

Nu Nu is obviously very used to being photographed.  After our tour, Vegas Bob and I met Nu Nu for a giant bowl of soup.  I got very full from the tofu in my soup, but it was very good. 

Nu Nu is just adorable and so bubbly and fun.  She laughs a lot.  Nu Nu likes to tease Vegas Bob that he is only on Active Rain to talk to girls.  After our dinner, Nu Nu and I were going to visit her store and then she would take me back to my hotel.  We teased Vegas Bob that we would be going to see Thunder From Down Under instead.

Nu Nu gave me a pair of lovely earrings from her store to take home to my daughter.  At her store I met her brother as well and he is quite a character.  He jokes quite a bit and made us both laugh.  I had a great time meeting Vegas Bob, and certainly had a lot of fun meeting Nu Nu.  I felt like I knew her already from Bob's blogs.  She has such a happy spirit and positive attitude, it was a delight to meet her in person.  It was also very interesting to hear about her life growing up in Burma. 

If you are in Vegas, I suggest you call Vegas Bob.  Maybe you will get lucky and get to meet Nu Nu as well!

24 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 29 2010 01:58PM

Home Stagers - Quick Survey for you, results to be shared with all

My friend Darla Rowley has created a survey for Real Estate Home Stagers.  If you have a moment, please complete the short survey.  There are two drawings: Deadline to be entered in Jan 31st for the $50.00 drawing, and Feb 15th for the $25.00.  She will be sharing the outcome of the survey with anyone who takes it.

Your opinion is important to us!

What do you need to exceed your sales and marketing expectations?

Take the survey before Jan 31st, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 gift card.  You will also be entered into a drawing for additional $25.00 if completed before Feb 15th.

http://zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229VKFCBJWE

13 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 29 2010 12:58PM

Here is your chance to meet (Vegas Bob) in person and create more (Leads) for you business!

Having met Vegas Bob in Vegas yesterday, I can tell you this is a wonderful prize!  I'm very excited and I hope I win the contest, but I wanted to share it with all of you as well.  I will be blogging tomorrow about meeting Vegas Bob.  Take care,

Via ROBERT A.SWETZ - Commercial Real Estate (Commercial Real Estate - www.VegasBuildingsForSale.com):


 Here is your chance to meet (Vegas Bob) in person and create more (Leads) for your business!

 

 As much as I like to travel and meet members at one of my favorite networks Activerain, this would be a great opportunity to do this.

 There is a new Contest that I have created and the rules are simple .........

 

 1)   Write (New) posts about your Favorite Community where you live, total of (Three) only.

 2)   Make sure that these communities are very photo friendly because Vegas Bob will be taking many, many photos.

 3)   Your post must be in these (Two) groups,

 EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

 FRIENDS AT ACTIVERAIN

(Localism) and Three others if you wish to make a total of Five

 4)   Your title for your posts must have the name (Vegas Bob) so it can be recognized for judging.

 

 Members might be wondering "What's in it for me?"

 What's in it for you is a chance to meet Vegas Bob and have a professional photographer paint your community at Activerain with his photographs.

 (Please note) - Robert will give you permission to use as many photographs as you wish, all he asks is that his name be under each photo.

 This is a great chance to focus on your communities, (Localism), and creating more money for your businesses.

 (Please note) - If you do not want to meet Vegas Bob he will allow you to give you prize to any other AR member.

 This Contest does include Nevada & (Canada)

 (Please note) - This Contest is in effect now 1-24-2010 & will end May 1st 2010

 

 My visit will take place in June of 2010 and "Good Luck Members" and I may be visiting you this Summer!

Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob)

 Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) 1-24-2010

11 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 27 2010 07:36PM

4498 Big Pine Lane in Concord, California offered for $349,900


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Offered at $349,900



Located in Turtle Creek
  • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
  • Approximately 1,304 square feet
  • Family room
  • Formal dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Light & Bright
  • Zero lot line patio home
  • Neighborhood includes large greenbelts and tennis courts
  • Mt. Diablo School District

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0 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 23 2010 04:37PM

Beautiful abstract paintings by Sue Grady of Inspiration Home Staging and Designs

Beautiful abstract paintings by Sue Grady of Inspiration Home Staging and Designs

Painting by Sue Grady

Sue Grady is a home stager and a talented painter.  She recently posted a bunch of sets of paintings on StagersLIST.  I think they are just beautiful and I wanted to share them with you!  You can view all of Sue's listed paintings here.

The one to the left is called Gold Shimmer.  Shipping is only $15 and Sue has listed her beautiful paintings at wholesale prices.  One of my favorites is the one below this, Southwest Sunset.  I like that they are already mounted because I've ordered paintings in the past that came rolled in a tube and then I procrastinate about taking them in for stretching!

 

 

I just thought I would take a minute to introduce you to Sue's work.  Home Stagers are so creative! 

 

9 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 21 2010 03:57PM

T.G.I.Friday's at Pleasanton is supporting the Rainbow Community Center!

T.G.I.Friday's at Pleasanton is supporting the RCC!

Wednesday, Jan 27

The Rainbow Community Center and T.G.I Friday's are partnering to raise funds for our Kind Hearts Food Pantry. Present this flyer on January 27th at the T.G.I Friday's in Pleasanton and 20% of generated food sales will go back to the RCC. Additionally, T.G.I. Friday's will be hosting a canned food drive and all canned food donations will allow you access to spin "The Wheel Of Fun". Also, check out their world-famous bartenders as they flare drinks and more, all for the RCC!.

Live entertainment provided by The House Of Gold and Solo Entertainment.

The Rainbow Community Center offers free HIV testing, youth drop in, support groups, as well as running a nutritional program for seniors and a home visitor program.  They maintain a food bank for people with HIV/AIDS, LGBT seniors and others in need of nutritional support.  This is a wonderful community organization that I am happy to support.  If you are in the area, why not have dinner at T.G.I. Fridays on January 27 and help support the Rainbow Community Center.

Thank you!

5 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 16 2010 02:33PM

San Francisco East Bay - Can you foster or adopt a rescue rabbit?

Here is an email I received today.  If you have been thinking of a new pet, bunnies are wonderful.    Thank you for your help.

The shelters have been overrun with rabbits this week.  Berkeley Animal Services has 14, I think, and room for only 4; Tri-Valley in Fremont has 11 and are having to turn away new rescues; and I am trying to find homes for 15 who were rescued from a Dublin park by a lovely woman and her daughter.  They cannot keep them and need your help in finding them homes, so they've sent some photos, which I've attached to this e-mail.  All of the private rescues are bulging at the seams, and we could use your help!

Might you consider fostering or adopting?  If so, please contact me at BANANASFORBUNNIES@GMAIL.COM;  for the Berkeley rabbits, you can contact Berkeley Animal Services or Judy at RabbitEARS:  FIXPETS@YAHOO.COM; for the Fremont rabbits, contact the Fremont Shelter or Karen at Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary:  KLCOURT@AOL.COM.

Feel free to forward this e-mail to anyone who might be able to help.  Thanks very much!

Karen Johanson

Bananas for Bunnies Rabbit Rescue

Here are some of the Dublin rescues.  There are 12 young ones who are 3-4 months old; 4 boys who are young adults; and two young females.

20 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 15 2010 12:18PM

Film Festival to Benefit the Martinez Animal Shelter featuring local film maker Steffan Schulz

Film Festival to Benefit the Martinez Animal Shelter featuring local film maker Steffan Schulz

An Evening with Strange Media. Meet the Cast & Crew.

When:  January 16, 2010 at 5:30pm (doors open at 5:00)

Where: Campbell Theater, 636 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Cost: $7

Why?  To support a local film maker, watch three of his short films, and help support the Martinez Animal Shelter!  Sounds like a lot of fun to me.

On Saturday the 16th you will be treated to the world premiere of Lorelei, inspired by the poem from German writer Heinrich Heine. The cast will be in attendance!  View the trailer for Lorelei here.

You will also be seeing the world premiere of Rebirth of a Legend, a feature length documentary that chronicles the journey of California's Best Racing Team in their quest to take on one of the most legendary road races in history.  Cast will be in attendance, including "Lucky", the 1965 Shelby GT Mustang race car that competed in the race!  View the trailer for Rebirth of a Legend Here.

Finally, you will see Tracker, a multi-award winning sci-fi short film with an environmental message.

This is a great way to show your support for a local artist, see some films you may not see otherwise, and help the animals at the Martinez Animal Shelter. 

You can buy tickets at www.StrangeMedia.com.

Chris@StagersLISTWebsites.com

 

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7 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 13 2010 05:59PM

Announcing the ActiveRain Silver and Bronze medalists!

Our friend Jim put together this list of the Active Rain Silver and Bronze medalists for 2009.  I see a lot of friends on this list!  I know it was a lot of work for Jim to put together and I wanted to share it.

Via Jim Frimmer, San Diego Mission Valley Realtor (Century 21 Award):

My owner is a Realtor with Century 21 Award in San Diego.Brad Andersohn recently announced the ActiveRain Gold Medal winners for having the most points in their field.

I'm a big fan of persistency and consistency, but I'm also a fan of spreading the wealth around, rooting for the underdog, and watching the Olympics.

Since the 2010 Winter Olympics are just a few weeks away, I thought it would be fun to look at the ActiveRain Silver and Bronze Medal winners for having the most points in their field. First, check out the ActiveRain Gold Medal winners, and then come back to read about, and visit, the ActiveRain Silver and Bronze Medal winners.

While the ActiveRain Gold Medal winners were awarded 5,000 points (making it that much more difficult for others to catch up with them) I am, unfortunately, unable to provide any points to the ActiveRain Silver and Bronze Medal winners. How nice it would have been if they had been awarded, say, 2,500 points for silver and 1,000 points for bronze. Nevertheless, here they are. I believe they deserve just as much credit as the Gold Medal winners.

Real Estate Agents

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Patricia Kennedy
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Jeff Dowler

Loan Officers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Mike Jones
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Nima Rezvan

Mortgage Companies

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, International Financing Solutions
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Larry Bettag

Inspectors

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Russel Ray
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Michael Thornton

Appraisers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, William Cobb
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Patrice Estess

Title Companies

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Kevin Heinrich
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Rob Robinson

Escrow Companies

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Julie Booth
  • Bronze Medal
    CF Escrow

Real Estate Attorneys

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Lisa Lambert
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Richard Zaretsky

Real Estate Auctioneers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Troy Fowler
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Linda Mardi

Virtual Assistants

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Heather Chavez
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Sharon Lee

Home Stagers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Cindy Bryant
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Terry Haugen

Real Estate (Other)

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Brad Andersohn
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Alexander Harb

Account Executives

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Steven Monk
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Chris Drayer

Mortgage Processors

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Marie Ogle
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Darryl Bandoro

Real Estate Brokerage

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Bryant Tutas
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Richard Weisser

Builder-Contractors

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Centerline Homes
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Mike Michaud

Real Estate Media

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Russel Ray
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Danny Thornton

Real Estate Trainers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Jeff Wilhelms
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Lou Ludwig

Notaries

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Leon Austin
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, SIB Realty

Commercial Real Estate Agents

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Michael Setunsky
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Brian Madigan

Environmental Services

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Michelle Viggiano
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Daniel Gates

Commercial Lenders

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Joel Nathanson
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Michael Haltman

Business Brokers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Royal Goodman
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Road House Realty

Property Managers

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Wallace Gibson
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Brian Kantor

Real Estate Sales People

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Myrl Jeffcoat
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Ann Hayden

Architectural Designs

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Bozena Chorazewicz
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Bubba Fife

Financial Planners

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, David Ewen
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Thomas Hargreaves

Insurance Brokers or Agents

  • Silver Medal
    Silver Medal, Dean Akey
  • Bronze Medal
    Bronze Medal, Dennis Volz

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If you have a cat, or used to have a cat,
and have a picture of the little darling, post it here.

♫♫♪♫♫

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
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15 most recent blog posts:

  1. The ActiveRain Nature Station: Birch Aquarium slide show
  2. Free H1N1 flu shots in San Diego County
  3. Cats like doors left open, in case they change their minds
  4. Do we have President Obama's birth certificate yet?
  5. La Jolla from the Birch Aquarium
  6. ActiveRain Nature Station: My six favorite pictures from Birch Aquarium
  7. Name that photo!
  8. It can be fatal to mess with Mother and Father Nature
  9. At what point is it time to tell your pet goodbye?
  10. Maybe each generation needs a Great Recession!
  11. San Diego is becoming tsunami ready!
  12. Calling all cats. Calling all cats. It's the Chinese "Year of the Tiger"!
  13. Success is defined by you and you alone
  14. Protect yourself from identity theft
  15. Best wishes for health and reasonable health insurance....

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2 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 12 2010 01:30PM

Top ActiveRain Bloggers in Their Field 2009

Imagine my surprise this morning to open an email stating I had been awarded bonus points for being the #1 virtual assistant on active rain last year.  Thanks Brad for collecting all of these bloggers to share with us.  I have been in a dry spell, having writer's block lately, but this should kick me in the behind and get me moving in 2010.  Thank you!

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain):

Top 28 ActiveRain Bloggers in Their Field - 2009

ActiveRain is a great resource and library for information and content from a variety of members and contributers in numerous fields of the Real Estate Industry.  It seems that everyone is always climbing and chasing the "Member on top of the mountain!"  These folks have climbed and ended at the top for 2009.

Here are the Top Bloggers in their fields based on the shear volume of content they have contributed to the Network and Community. Please take a moment to acknowledge and recognize these hard working Real Estate Bloggers who have faithfully, consistently, and religiously given of their time and information to make it to the "Top Of Their Fields" on ActiveRain.

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE AGENT

Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Palazzo Realty Group): Real Estate Agent in Beaverton, OR Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Palazzo Realty Group) - Real Estate Agent
Score: 890233
Beaverton
Is your family looking to buy or sell in Beaverton, Oregon? Then give me a call, I would love to help your family home! (503)-524-9494 www.IFoundYourNewHome.com

#1 TOP LOAN OFFICER

Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc): Loan Officer in Cherry Hill, NJ Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc) - Loan Officer
Score: 482676
Cherry Hill
Over 17 yrs in the mortgage industry & real estate market, I bring expert knowledge and creativity to financing options & loan programs. Being honest and serving your individual needs is my desire!

#1 TOP MORTGAGE COMPANY

George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT.: Mortgage Company in Middletown, CT George Souto (McCue Mortgage) FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages CT. - Mortgage Company
Score: 489145
Middletown
McCue Mortgage is a Connecticut based Mortgage Co., that specializes in first time homebuyers. However, we are equipped to service all homebuyer with many loan programs such as FHA, VA, & CHFA.

#1 TOP INSPECTOR

Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc): Inspector in Bellingham, WA Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) - Inspector
Score: 605662
Bellingham
Steven L. Smith, an experienced Bellingham home inspector -- Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #207. Licensed structural pest inspector. Member Home Inspector Licensing Board.

#1 TOP APPRAISER

Sara Goodwin - Portland, Oregon Appraiser (Ashcroft & Associates): Appraiser in Portland, OR Sara Goodwin - Portland, Oregon Appraiser (Ashcroft & Associates) - Appraiser
Score: 60026
Portland
We provide certified residential real estate appraisal services in NW Oregon and SW Washington. We Value Your Home.

#1 TOP TITLE COMPANY

Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.): Title Company in Limerick, PA Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.) - Title Company
Score: 429532
Limerick
Full service title agency, not affiliated with or controlled by any bank, realty agent, lender, or builder. Locally owned and operated to serve PA & NJ with courteous service and friendly closings.

#1 TOP ESCROW COMPANY

Greg Knowles Santa Barbara Ca. (Fidelity National Title Group-Santa Barbara): Escrow Company in Santa Barbara, CA Greg Knowles Santa Barbara Ca. (Fidelity National Title Group-Santa Barbara) - Escrow Company
Score: 45281
Santa Barbara
If you are buying, selling or refinancing property in Santa Barbara County, give us a call. We are here to make it easy!

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY

Jason Romrell (Business Attorney and Success Advisor): Real Estate Attorney in Idaho Falls, ID Jason Romrell (Business Attorney and Success Advisor) - Real Estate Attorney
Score: 69333
Idaho Falls
I love to see businesses succeed! As a business attorney and business owner, I know what it's like to live in the trenches (especially in this economy). Remember: Perspective + Planning = Achievemen

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER

Lorraine or Loretta Kratz-Certified Negotiation Experts, (Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions.): Real Estate Auctioneer in San Marcos, CA Lorraine or Loretta Kratz-Certified Negotiation Experts, (Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions.) - Real Estate Auctioneer
Score: 119194
San Marcos
Real Estate Broker;offering five star service since 1985, in the San Diego area: Holding the following designations. Accredited Buyers Respresentative, Senior Real Estate Representiave. Accredited Auctioneer.

#1 TOP VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com (StagersLIST.com): Virtual Assistant in Concord, CA Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com (StagersLIST.com) - Virtual Assistant
Score: 192613
Concord
I offer web design, re-design, maintenance, hosting and virtual assistance. I also work with StagersLISTExpo.com for the Real Estate Home Staging and Design industries.

#1 TOP HOME STAGER

Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City): Home Stager in Locust Valley, NY Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City) - Home Stager
Score: 472248
Locust Valley
Certified New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & NY providing Consultations for Homes & Offices in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island for Homes & Businesses.

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE (OTHER)

"The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.): Real Estate - Other in Poinciana, FL "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) - Real Estate - Other
Score: 414299
Poinciana
Co-Owner of Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. Living Life and Loving It!

#1 TOP ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Jason "Need more business?" Sanders - Business Networking Specialist (TheValuePagesGroup.com): Account Exec in Cherry Hill, NJ Jason "Need more business?" Sanders - Business Networking Specialist (TheValuePagesGroup.com) - Account Exec
Score: 57953
Cherry Hill
We are a Business Networking and Marketing platform that allows businesses all over the country to get more out of their networking efforts and generate more referrals with less time & money invested.

#1 TOP MORTGAGE PROCESSOR

Libby Cousins- Contract Mortgage Processor (Extraordinary Processing): Mortgage Processor in Spokane, WA Libby Cousins- Contract Mortgage Processor (Extraordinary Processing) - Mortgage Processor
Score: 27118
Spokane
Would you like to close more loans? As a contract mortgage loan processor with a WA Mortgage Brokers License, I have the knowledge and abilty to help you get your loans processed from start to close.

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate: Real Estate Brokerage in Rockville, MD Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Real Estate Brokerage
Score: 861034
Rockville
Buyers agents helping first time, new home, relocating, waterfront, luxury homes, horse friendly and farms, single family, town home, condo homes in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

#1 TOP BUILDER - CONTRACTOR

Stanton Homes - Penny Hull New Home Builders - Raleigh NC Area (Stanton Homes - New Homes in Raleigh NC and Surrounding Area): Builder-Contractor in Raleigh, NC Stanton Homes - Penny Hull New Home Builders - Raleigh NC Area (Stanton Homes - New Homes in Raleigh NC and Surrounding Area) - Builder-Contractor
Score: 263555
Raleigh
Stanton Homes is a renowned new home builder in the Raleigh/Triangle area - with extras in every home like signature archways and unique trey ceilings. Free building cost estimates.

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE MEDIA

Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows): Real Estate Media in Santa Clarita, CA Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) - Real Estate Media
Score: 433129
Santa Clarita
Helping people grow their businesses by effectively using technology. I am the President of Zeek Interactive and Founder of RealEstateShows.com. Father of 6. Husband of 1.

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE TRAINER

Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC): Real Estate Trainer in West Palm Beach, FL Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC) - Real Estate Trainer
Score: 572745
West Palm Beach
We help home builders, managers, salespeople, marketers, Realtors, and entrepreneurs across America become more visible, productive, effective and profitable while really enjoying what they are doing.

#1 TOP NOTARY

Find a Notary Public | needAnotary (QEC Internet Services): Notary in Long Beach, CA Find a Notary Public | needAnotary (QEC Internet Services) - Notary
Score: 191530
Long Beach
needAnotary a National Notary Public directory. Our Notaries will travel to client’s homes or offices to witness documents that require notarization at times convenient to their schedules

#1 TOP COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

ROBERT A.SWETZ - Commercial Real Estate (Commercial Real Estate - www.VegasBuildingsForSale.com): Commercial Real Estate Agent in Las Vegas, NV ROBERT A.SWETZ - Commercial Real Estate (Commercial Real Estate - www.VegasBuildingsForSale.com) - Commercial Real Estate Agent
Score: 470085
Las Vegas
Commercial Real Estate, Buildings, Land, Highrise Luxury Condos, Custom Homes, Investment Properties, Businesses, Large Acreage, Sales in Real Estate in all of Nevada, Las Vegas Blvd/ The Strip

#1 TOP ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE

Chris Horton (Horton's Lawn Care L.L.C.): Environmental Services in Burton, MI Chris Horton (Horton's Lawn Care L.L.C.) - Environmental Services
Score: 77542
Burton
A full service lawn care/ landscaping company that cares. We are strongly dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. If your looking for a great lawn care provider, Horton's Lawn Care L.L.C. is for YOU!

#1 TOP COMMERCIAL LENDER

Commercial Loans Connected One form multiple sources (Commercial Loans Connected ): Commercial Lender in Roseville, CA Commercial Loans Connected One form multiple sources (Commercial Loans Connected ) - Commercial Lender
Score: 155603
Roseville
One form multiple commercial financing sources. Helping principals and mortgage brokers find the financing they need. From A paper, bridge lending and more. NO UPFRONT FEE'S OR POINTS ADDED

#1 TOP BUSINESS BROKER

Huiting Zhuang,Sell your business overseas (Crebbers LLC): Business Broker in North Smithfield, RI Huiting Zhuang,Sell your business overseas (Crebbers LLC) - Business Broker
Score: 146502
North Smithfield
International Merger & Acquisition,and consulting. Real estate services for investors or investment minded clients in RI and from the world. We believe in team work and win-win solution.

#1 TOP PROPERTY MANAGER

Robert Machado, CPM MPM Sacramento Area Property Manager and Property Management (HomePointe Property Management, CRMC): Property Manager in Sacramento, CA Robert Machado, CPM MPM Sacramento Area Property Manager and Property Management - Property Manager
Score: 141271
Sacramento
Property Management Rentals and Maintenance in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, and El Dorado Counties from offices located in Sacramento, Roseville, and Orangevale, CA We manage residential and commercial.

#1 TOP REAL ESTATE SALES PEOPLE

Yvette & Dennis Gardner (Keller Williams Realty, Spartanburg, SC): Real Estate Sales Person in Spartanburg, SC Yvette & Dennis Gardner (Keller Williams Realty, Spartanburg, SC) - Real Estate Sales Person
Score: 297512
Spartanburg
We believe in providing our clients with experience, professionalism & the highest level of service. We welcome the opportunity to serve you in all of your Real Estate needs.

#1 TOP ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Susan Gonzalez Faux painting murals atlanta (Marietta Mural & Decorative Design): Architectural Design in Atlanta, GA Susan Gonzalez Faux painting murals atlanta (Marietta Mural & Decorative Design) - Architectural Design
Score: 29288
Atlanta
I am a wall designer, faux, decorative, and mural painter in the Atlanta area. I love to transform walls, furniture, counter tops, cabinets and any other surface into spaces that reflect your style

#1 TOP FINANCIAL PLANNER

Charles Perkins (Charles G. Perkins, CPA): Financial Planner in Burien, WA Charles Perkins (Charles G. Perkins, CPA) - Financial Planner
Score: 88131
Burien
CPA specializing in helping small business's succeed. There are many ways to improve cash flow and manage taxes. I have both practical experience and actively remain current on new regulations.

#1 TOP INSURANCE BROKER / AGENT

Cedric (Ced) Reynolds - (909) 597-3502 (CedReynolds.com): Insurance Broker or Agent in Chino Hills, CA Cedric (Ced) Reynolds - (909) 597-3502 (CedReynolds.com) - Insurance Broker or Agent
Score: 69659
Chino Hills
Offering a proprietary funding vehicle for Realtors, insurance agents and financial services pros. Call 909-597-3502 or visit www.lifewithapayplan.com. Give yourself an edge in this economy.

The only way to become the "#1 TOP BLOGGING MEMBER" in any of these categories on ActiveRain is to BLOG, plain and simple. These folks have committed many hours of their time, their knowledge, and shared their experiences here with us.  They should be commended for all their efforts.  Who will be at the top of their field at the end of 2010?  365 days from now, you'll know. 

Although I would have loved to have gathered all these folks together for one of the greatest ActiveRain Luncheon Gatherings ever, they'll have to settle for their "much deserved" year end bonus points for rising to the top of their fields in 2009. Their work, contributions, and "value added" content is so appreciated by the Real Estate Industry, our members, the AR staff, and above all, our guests and visitors. 

I'm looking forward to seeing what these folks above and "YOU" have planned for 2010.

Congratulations!!  THANK YOU, and keep up the great work you're doing here!


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12 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 08 2010 01:04PM

Demand Justice For Buddy | Please Sign The Petition | Please Re-Blog

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/6/demand-justice-for-buddys   

Via Jane Wallace CRS, Denver Real Estate (Distinctive Properties, LTD):

DEMAND JUSTICE FOR BUDDY!

 

Target:  US District Court in Grand Junction (Mesa County) Colorado Sponsored by:  Adm of the Facebook Group "Demand Justice for Buddy's Killer"

denver and the west

Animal lovers across U.S., abroad demand justice for dog dragged to death

 

By Annette Espinoza
The Denver Post Posted: 01/03/2010 01:00:00 AM MST
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More than a thousand animal lovers across the country and abroad have signed a petition on a social network website to make sure a Fruita man accused of dragging a dog to his death is punished.

"I started crying as soon as story came over my computer screen. It's so horrible, so unspeakable, so unbelievable; we reacted with our hearts," said Betsy Gunderson of Stuart, Fla.

Gunderson was joined by dozens of other animal lovers, and they created a Facebook page the day after the dog was found Wednesday at the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction.

A Facebook page called "Demand Justice for Buddy" was designed specifically for the German shepherd mix that had been stolen from Delta and dragged to death, allegedly by Steven Romero, 37.

Authorities said the dog had been forced to run 3 miles up steep hills before it was dragged when it couldn't keep up. The dog was found with a rope tied around its neck on a snowy road about 4:30 a.m. by a park employee.

Romero was arrested Thursday when he was in court on unrelated charges.

The 1,120 animal activists from across the country and as far away as Ireland hope their efforts will convince a Colorado court to charge Romero with a maximum penalty of three years in a federal prison, a $100,000 fine and one-year of probation.

"Our heart goes out to the dog," Gunderson said. "We want to make sure the person who did this serves every minute in jail that he can get."



Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_14112631#ixzz0bfKDDwKA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=266340154528

We the undersigned urge the court in Denver, Colorado to give Steven Clay Romero, the man charged in the dragging death on December 30, 2009 of a German Shepherd named Buddy behind his truck for three miles the maximum penalty of three years in federal prison, $100,000 fine and one year  probation for this horrific crime.  Do not let this crime go unpunished for the horrible death of an innocent dog.  Given Mr. Romero's past criminal record, we feel he is a menace to society and this dragging death is only the beginning of what could lead to future unimaginable and tragic consequences.

6 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • January 04 2010 05:37PM

More Flowers From Uganda

It is the end of 2009 and I can't think of anything to say about that.  I did decide to share with you a letter I recently received from Papa Ntege, my sponsor child through Children of Grace. 

Flowers from UgandaI posted some of little Papa's artwork as a Wordless Wednesday blog a while ago.  He's such a cute little boy and I love that he calls me "Fisher".  I would love to visit him someday, it is a goal I am aiming for.

"Dear Fisher,

Hoping you are alright over there. This way everything is going on smoothly apart from sickness which disturbed me last month but I prayed to God and recovered. Right now as I speak, I am okey. I did my examination and I was promoted to primary two.

With much pleasure I would like to thank you for paying my school fees and I pray to God that you stay alive, safe, cool and good.

I appreciate dear and I wish to see you next year for I miss and love you much.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Yours,

Ntege Papa"

Children of Grace Mission
Children of Grace is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by offering hope to Ugandan AIDS orphans through education, nutrition, healthcare and empowerment programs to enable a better future.

We are a volunteer organization. No salaries are provided for Officers or Board members. (Taxpayer ID is 68-0474040)

I also love how he drew himself and me here walking with balloons.  I believe this organization is doing a lot of good for these kids.  As you can tell from the letter I recieved, Papa loves to attend school. 

Take care & Happy New Year!

 

16 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 31 2009 01:28PM

The Bureau of Census (HousingMatrix.com) reports surge in home sales

I thought I would re-blog a couple of my mom's recent articles today.  Take care,

Via Terrylynn Fisher, Realtor Staging Consultant, EcoBroker, CRS, Etc. (Diablo Realty - BuyStageSell.com):

The Bureau of Census (HousingMatrix.com) reports surge in home sales

Existing home sales surged for the third month in a row, September, October and November 2009...rising 7.4% in the number of sales.  November saw the largest gain since February 2007 and home resales are 44.1% above a year ago!!!   More than half of allsales were first time buyers.  The record low prices, great interest rates and Tax Incentives were guessed to be the primary reasons for the surge. 

By region the changes in units sold November over October were as follows

Northeast 6/6%
Midwest 8.4%
South 4/.8%
West 10.6 %

Inventory is short in supply with supply and demand more balanced.  In some areas, like California where we are reporting, there is a serious shortage of supply causing multiple offers on anything under $500,000 in the San Francisco East Bay area.  This starts to increase prices as credits asked for by buyers are dwindling.  Appraisals tend to follow the REO and Short Sale market though, so perhaps the prices will not rise as quickly as a market not dealing with those challenges.  All and all, at least in the West, we are feeling as though the 2010 market will be better for sellers, tougher for buyers, and for those that want something before the April 30th deadline for the tax credit, it may take 5-15 offers to secure a property, so get your Realtor now and get started on that house hunt. 

Terrylynn Fisher, RealtorDRE #615420

- Terrylynn has been a Realtor in Contra Costa County for over 32 years.  She works with Diablo Realty in Walnut Creek and is consistently a top producer.  Terrylynn is a local expert, please contact her for any Real Estate needs, or with a question about the area.  Visit www.BuyStageSell.com to learn more about Terrylynn and her team of Real Estate Professionals and Staging Professionals, and how their award winning results can earn you more equity $$$ when you sell a home.  We even stage our short sales! Why?  Because it works. 

0 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 28 2009 03:13PM

First time buyers, this is worth checking into in the City of Concord, California

I thought I would re-blog a couple of my mom's recent articles, as I think the info is good.  Take care,

Via Terrylynn Fisher, Realtor Staging Consultant, EcoBroker, CRS, Etc. (Diablo Realty - BuyStageSell.com):

City of Concord, California
Phone 925 671 3341
Website www.cityofconcord.org/living/housing

 First time home buyers program

Eligible = low and moderate income (sometimes payments will be about what you pay in rent).

Type of loan, deferred payments and shared appreciation of loan (meaning when you buy you have a partner helping you buy your home and when you sell the partner shares in the profit).

Maximum loan $15000 to $25,000 or 20% of the purchase price, (some restricitions apply)

This allows people without a down payment to get a home with a more affordable payment

The loan term 45 years or due upon sale of the property

Interest rate 0  - that's right a NO interest loan.  WOW, the City is serious about helping people afford homes.  For the other criteria and restrictions and availability of funds, call or go to the website.  Sometimes the funds run out early in the year, sometimes they have funds a lot longer. 

Worth checking into.

Terrylynn Fisher, RealtorDRE #615420

- Terrylynn has been a Realtor in Contra Costa County for over 32 years.  She works with Diablo Realty in Walnut Creek and is consistently a top producer.  Terrylynn is a local expert, please contact her for any Real Estate needs, or with a question about the area.  Visit www.BuyStageSell.com to learn more about Terrylynn and her team of Real Estate Professionals and Staging Professionals, and how their award winning results can earn you more equity $$$ when you sell a home.  We even stage our short sales! Why?  Because it works. 

0 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 28 2009 03:10PM

"Friends" A Social Skills Group for Autistic kids in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties

GOALS for Autism, Inc."Friends"
A Social Skills Group
Presented by GOALS for Autism, Inc.

My daughter has been volunteering for these types of groups to socialize and play with the kids.  She is getting a lot out of it, and loves seeing their improvement as time goes on.  I thought I would share this group with all of you!

These groups are designed to involve social, motor and especially language skills through fun activities with skilled ABA therapists.  Our groups focus on the essential skills identified in the SSIS (Social Skills Improvement System) as building block skills with positive interactions with skilled therapists and age-appropriate peers. Each group has experienced therapists involving the children in positive activities which emphasize development of language, social and motor skills necessary for play with typical peers. Groups are organized for children between 4 and 13 years of age.  Group size is typically limited to six children to ensure optimal interaction with both adults and peers for every child.

Locations:
Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton and Brentwood

Date: Classes will begin the week of January 11, 2009

Time: Groups meet for 90 minutes for 8 consecutive weeks.

Four to five year olds meet on Saturdays from 10am - 11:30am.
Six to eight year olds meet on Saturdays from 12pm - 1:30pm.
Nine to ten year olds meet on Tuesdays from 4pm - 5:30pm.
Eleven to thirteen year olds meet on Thursdays from 6pm - 7:30pm.

Cost: There is a $300 charge for the 8-week program.

Contact: Amy Bona, Director of Operations at 415.218.4157 or abona@goalsforautism.com.


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9 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 23 2009 05:56PM

Wordless Wednesday

it NEVER snows here

17 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 23 2009 05:13PM

Eat a cream puff and help people with cancer

I don't know about you, but that sounds like a win-win situation to me!  Tomorrow (12/18/09) Pacific Puffs in San Francisco, California will be donating 10% of their sales to Team in Training to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Did you need a good excuse to try a delicious cream puff?  I think I just gave you one!

Pacific Puffs is located at 2201 Union Street in San Francisco.  Make sure if youi are in the area you pay them a visit tomorrow and help people fighting blood cancers!

If you prefer to make a donation, my friend Adryon is participating in the fundraising and you can donate at her Team in Training page.

Eat a cream puff and help people with cancer

7 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 17 2009 06:40PM

Would you like to talk about blogging, social networking, SEO, your website?

Just let me know.  I have been traveling the country with www.StagersLISTExpo.com  talking about these very things.  I recently attended RainCamp San Francisco in order to make sure I still know what I'm talking about. Turns out I do.  Thanks RainCamp!  It was a great time!  I did learn some new things about Twitter and Facebook.

Since we don't always have time at Expos to talk about these things, I've been offering phone consultations so that I can talk to as many people as I can about Active Rain, blogging, social networking and SEO.  If you'd like a phone consultation, let me know.  We can Skype (free) or do a phone consult to talk about your specific needs.  If we do Skype, we can do a group call.  Just please make sure your microphone and speakers work... it's not as effective if you can't ask your specific questions.

At RainCamp I got to meet a good AR friend in person for the first time, Jeanean Gendron.  One of my favorite things about Active Rain is the friends I have met here that transfer over into "real life".  I am not charging for this, so just let me know when is a good time and we can chat!

Thanks for reading my blog!

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11 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 12 2009 10:06PM

One of my favorite live music memories is this one...



One of my favorite live music memories is this one... My sister and I took our littlest sister to see Cyndi Lauper as she was on the rise (She's So Unusual had just come out - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun). I may have blogged this before, but it came up again for me tonight. So Cyndi had a new band, Lone Justice, opening for her and asked the lead singer to come on stage and sing with her. They did their rendition of Mercedes Benz by Janis Joplin and had to improvise the words. It was a beautiful thing. No one can out-do Janice for feeling and emotion in her singing, but the fact that Cyndi was promoting this much lesser known (but none the less extremely talented Maria McKee) has stuck with me all these years. Enjoy the song.

We put an "arm block" around my youngest sister so she could be at the front of the stage and she did get a guitar pick from Rick Derringer, who was playing with Cyndi at the time.

15 comments • Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com • December 10 2009 10:54PM