RE/MAX, The Results of Teamwork Show the World Over

ENCOURAGEMENT CORNER...

 TEAMWORK

by: Katrina Losta

 Concentrate 10% on lack of communication...
And 90% in being PART OF ESTABLISHING IT.

Concentrate 10% on un-professionalism...
And 90% on LEADING BY EXAMPLE.

Concentrate 10% on someone else's weakness...
And 90% on IMPROVING YOUR OWN.

Concentrate 10% on accusations...
And 90% on GETTING THE FACTS.

Concentrate 10% on lack of training...
And 90% on HOW TO OBTAIN IT.

Concentrate 10% on complaining...
And 90% on COMPLIMENTING.

Concentrate 10% on flaws in the system...
And 90% on BEING PART OF IMPROVING THEM.

Concentrate 10% on constructive criticism...
And 90% on LEARNING FROM IT.

Concentrate 10...

Litchfield Beach Real Estate – Reasons to Purchase Property

  Litchfield Beach real estate is a prime commodity, situated about 15 minutes away from downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in the town of Pawleys Island.  Myrtle Beach is a location that attracts millions of travelers every year.  Tourists come for the beaches, excellent golfing opportunities, great shopping and countless other activities that can only be found locally in this region.  The main reason why this area makes, not only a great place to visit, but also a perfect place to purchase real estate is because the natural environment has been greatly preserved.  The beauty found in low density development areas is one ...

Heat Pump Water Heaters

March 2nd, 2010

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, declare Tuesday, March 2, 2010, South Carolina REALTOR® Day in order to recognize and honor the many outstanding REALTORS® and real estate professionals in our State.

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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE:

 Sent by Mandy Becker, RE/MAX Southern Lifestyles Owner 2/22/2010

Welcome to this edition of 4M, Monday Morning Motivational Message.....I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! This week I wanted to talk about happiness. Many of us do not spend that much time thinking about our own happiness. We go about our day just looking to do whatever we can to get to the next day. When we do think about happiness it is mostly about how we can make the people around us happier or that person that needs a pick-me-up. I would suggest to you that true happiness is contagious. If you are happy with who you are, the things you are doing, and the way you are doing them you will cert...

Timeline for the Home Buyer Tax Credit

Time is running short for people who want to take advantage of the homebuyer tax credits.

There are two homebuyer federal income tax credits: the first-time homebuyer tax credit of up to $8,000, and the move-up homebuyer tax credit of up to $6,500. Both come with deadlines.

To collect either tax credit, buyers have to have homes under contract by April 30. That means that both buyer and seller must have signed the purchase contract by that date. After that, there's another deadline: The transaction has to close by June 30.

If you want to collect the tax credit, don't wait until the last half of April to begin looking for a house. Yes, it's possib...

Tax Tips for Military Members

Courtesy of USAA

 Life in the military can demand sacrifices - some personal, some financial. But in many cases, Uncle Sam recognizes those hardships and offers special privileges to compensate. When it comes to paying taxes, for example, military members can claim a host of tax advantages that aren't available to civilians. Here are a few to keep in mind: 

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"God Bless Our Military Veterans"

Editor's Note: The following is a Feb. 10 press release from RE/MAX International.

RE/MAX Urges Lenders to Release Properties 
Record Foreclosure Numbers Need to Be Tackled Head On  
 
(Denver, CO, February 10, 2010) – Dave Liniger, RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder, urged government and economic leaders to push lenders to release foreclosures to help speed the housing recovery. Liniger made his comments as a featured speaker at the Five Star Government Forum in Washington D.C. The Forum brought government and industry leaders together to share ideas for building stability in the nation's housing market. 

"Most of us feel that there is a tsunami of properties out there. I can as...

By Joel Allen
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:50 p.m. 

Read more: Local, Snow, Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Vacation, Tourists, Visitors, Dogs

There's something fascinating about finding snow in places you'd never expect to see it.

There's nothing unusual about tourists taking pictures of each other on vacation in North Myrtle Beach. But this isn't exactly the beach scene they expected as a backdrop. Harry DiMeco of Butler, New Jersey told NewsChannel 15, "Makes me feel like I'm right at home again, right at home."

Joggers on the beach didn't let the snow slow them down and dogs always seem to love the beach. Add a few inches of snow and well, "They're eating it, walking in it, they enjo...

I Want To Know Why Wouldn’t You Buy Now?

Let’s be honest, I can’t think of one single reason not to buy Pawleys Island real estate at this time. Granted, I’ve only resided in the Myrtle beach area for 10 plus years primarily the Murrells Inlet / Pawleys Island area and have watched some very phenomenal real occurrences unfold right before my eyes.

Remember back in 2000 when we had a level yet stable market. You could actually find a home, make an offer that you felt comfortable with and most likely be living there in 30 to 60 days. You never had any doubts, you got what you felt like was a good deal as well as the seller. The next thing you know, GREED set in a couple years later.

All ...

What Should You Do From The Start Of The Selling Your Home Process?

One 

 Hire a real estate agent.

Two

Do you need to put your home on the market? If so, you need all the right factors stacked in your favor. Re/MAX agents can supply all these factors, meaning more money in your pocket, less hassle and in a shorter time.

See how.....

  Whether you. a friend or a family member are considering the purchase of a home at this time or further down the road we here at RE/MAX are always looking for new and innovative ways to assist the general public regardless of the personal results.

Information is a valuable tool in every walk of life and certainly not one to be one should be hoarded and kept hidden away and not shared. It's just part of giving back, just as charity fills a need, so does the sharing of information.

Enough said, I just wanted to take the time to share a video just released by us here at RE/MAX. I certainly hope you find it enjoyable as well as helpful in someway either now or down the road.

Enchanting Bargains: Murrells Inlet Foreclosures

Smart real estate investors know the value of buying foreclosures. Murrells Inlet foreclosures provide some of the most valuable real estate in South Carolina. This gorgeous fishing village attracts herds of visitors every single year. It's a robust real estate market that retains its value. In fact, real estate trends show that the price per square foot for property in Murrells Inlet has increased by 16.7% in the past year.

Murrells Inlet: Reasons for its Stellar Reputation

Buyers can find a variety of homes and condominiums in Murrells Inlet. One great attribute of these properties is that it's easy to rent them. There are always to...

Laid-Back Southern Living: Murrells Inlet Homes

For centuries, people have come to Murrells Inlet to enjoy its rustic charm and rich geography. Murrells Inlet homes attract buyers from far and wide, just as this town attracts tourists from far and wide. It's a Southern fishing village that will enchant you with its gorgeous waters, amazing gardens, and fine dining.

The Natural Gifts of Murrells Inlet

Gazing at the beautiful creek in Murrells Inlet, you'll see waterfowl and other animals basking in the water's beauty. Gorgeous plants and flowers bloom at Brookgreen Gardens, which is the largest outdoor sculpture garden in the world!

Brookgreen Gardens is a national Historic Landmark...

Do Homes Sell Through Media Advertising?

Media advertising brings in less than 5% of sales. Advertising primarily builds name recognition for the company and is used to impress most sellers. 

Will Holding Open House Sell Your Home?

Chances are not great that opening your home to prospective buyers will result in a sale. Less than 3% of lookers buy the open house. Agents hold Open House to please sellers and to prospect for buyers.

Are Property Signs Effective in Attracting Buyers?

Property signs will generate some good calls and about 10% of homes are sold because the buyer noticed the sign and called the agent.

How Effective is the MLS in generating sales?

The Multiple Listing Ser...

Myrtle Beach tax relief bill passes House, goes to Senate

My Most Asked Questions and Most Often Answers Given

How long before we hit bottom?

Although the nationwide market shows signs of still dropping the market here in Myrtle Beach seems to have reached what I call a rocky bottom. By that I mean that it seems to now be just bouncing along the bottom with no significant drops or rises. The past four months have produced monthly increases in units sold which I feel is a good thing.

Sure, your going to find some properties with substantial drops here and there, these particular properties most likely have extenuating circumstances out of the ordinary. As long as we have foreclosures and short sales being dumped on the market you will s...