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1 week ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
Once again a fellow Rainmaker has inspired me to write and share a short story of revenge. Debbie Sagorin's recent post featured in Kathy Streib's "Weekly Roundup" is a fun story - although a bummer because an HOA had to muscle her about an Elephant Bush removal. Sad, because they are pretty succulents and can be great for either potted or in the garden.
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2 weeks ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
Many sellers fall prey to what we call “Castle Syndrome,” believing their home is a unique gem in a sea of listings. They are not in touch with their market nor their market value and if they do not hire the right Real Estate Professional, they could be in for a disappointing experience, leaving money on the table. In today's dynamic and fluctuating real estate landscape, timing is everything.
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3 weeks ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
Real Estate Is Easy Money: When You Love People and Enjoy Showing Homes 😂🤣😉First of all the only REALTORS® that love people are new agents that haven't had a client yet. 😂🤣😉 I jest, but somedays - isn't this the truth?
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3 weeks ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
"I'm a fool for your love"āa timeless refrain echoed in poetry and song. Well, let me tell you, Iām an even bigger fool for Ninja Selling! For the past 26 years, Iāve proudly embraced this methodology, and I continue to bloom in its practices. My introduction to Ninja Selling came about five years after its inception.
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4 weeks ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
AffordabilityBuyers need to work within their budget and find properties that fit their financial parameters. LocationA suitable location is often essential, including proximity to work, schools, public transportation, and amenities. Property ConditionBuyers generally need properties that are in acceptable condition to avoid extensive repairs or safety issues.
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1 month ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
Inspired by Liz and Bill Spear's Question on 4/3/2025: Off Market Deals: How To Create Instant InventoryYes, I often engage in this process, it's called Instant Inventory and it was created by Joe Niego, a broker friend of min in Chicago. I modified it with a trick I share at the bottom.
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1 month ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
As an experienced listing agent, I often encounter the question, ‚ÄúWhat if a better offer comes in?‚ÄĚIn my 26 years of real estate‚ÄĒcelebrating 26 years on April 5th, 2025‚ÄĒI‚Äôve navigated the ebbs and flows of the market, particularly in the competitive areas I have lived and worked: The San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego. Throughout my career, I‚Äôve witnessed numerous bidding wars, learning invaluable lessons along the way.
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1 month ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
As an experienced listing agent, I often encounter the question, ‚ÄúWhat if a better offer comes in?‚ÄĚIn my 26 years of real estate‚ÄĒcelebrating 26 years on April 5th, 2025‚ÄĒI‚Äôve navigated the ebbs and flows of the market, particularly in the competitive areas I have lived and worked: The San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego. Throughout my career, I‚Äôve witnessed numerous bidding wars, learning invaluable lessons along the way.
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1 month ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
There is once again, Fake News Click Bait circulating social media right now, (shocker!) about "The Coming Crash", so lets dispel the rumors and shine a light on the truth. The US housing market is experiencing fluctuations, but a crash is not anticipated ...click the LEARN MORE link below to find out why - it will safely take you to the full article on my website. But before you do, consider this...
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1 month ago | 
activerain.com | Thomas Nelson
Tuesday: New Listing on the Market at 8:00 AM This Morning 3/25/2025At 11:00 AM, Thomas received a call. Agent: "How many offers do you have? Is there still time to see it?" Thomas: "Well, it's only been on the market for 3 hours, so we're only expecting two offers so far."Caller: "Oh wow, really?"Thomas: "No. 😯🤔 Please use Showing Time to book your appointment an thanks for showing."At 12:00 PM, an hour later, he received a new call. Text Message: "I'm a NorCal agent.
