Archive for September, 2009
Valerie Fitzgerald Launches Mentor Program for Business Professionals
September 24th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News
Valerie Fitzgerald is pleased to announce the launch of her Heart and Sold Mentoring Program.
The first call is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. PST. As a special bonus for the first call we’re offering $25 off. Use FALL101 when you check out.
This program is an authentic transformative mentoring experience designed to help you move your business forward using proven strategies that are effective and efficient that Valerie has developed and implemented over the last 20 years.
Members will receive all the tools, resources, and materials relevant to each call with Valerie, so you won’t just be loaded up with information. We’ll give you the tools to put it into action.
During the process we will:
- Define what your “Desired Life” looks like.
- Strategize your best Next Steps to move your business forward.
- Hold you accountable to take massive action!
To register visit: http://www.heartandsoldmentoring.com
Message From Valerie:
As part of my “Designed Life”, this tele-workshop is in response to numerous requests to share my experience, strategies, and tools with a wider audience.
I’ve been privately coached for the past 15 years and I know the positive effects of that guidance and accountability. And what derived as a result, was not only a greater acceptance of my deeper self and mission in life, but greater productivity, success, jumps in income and understanding, and, most of all, the peace of mind I always sought but had never been able to find anywhere else.I look forward to offering you the same support through this group program.
I am now offering the potential for these results with monthly tele-workshops (All classes recorded for those who may miss a class). I am making my program available in an innovative tele-workshop format that will include live group participation, as well as transformative exercises that help you discover your most efficient and effective way of moving your business forward while expressing your unique gifts and talents.
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If you are unable to make the call at this time, all calls will be recorded and you can access the call within 24 hours on your Member Resource Page.
After you sign up for the Mentor Program, you will create your unique username and password to gain access to the Member Resource Page. There you will find everything relevant to the live calls, including an audio recording you can replay at your leisure.
To register visit: http://www.heartandsoldmentoring.com.
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Real estate tax credit seen as boost for economy
September 22nd, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News
Consumers with sufficient credit scores to qualify for a mortgage have benefited this year from a popular government tax credit that provides further incentive for first time homebuyers.
However, the $8,000 credit is expected to expire on November 30, which has some would-be buyers scrambling to get their financial affairs in order to qualify for the incentive.
With that in mind, an organization representing many of the nation’s real estate professionals is calling on Congress to extend the tax credit. According to the National Association of Realtors, 350,000 people who would not have otherwise purchased a home did so because of the tax credit.
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The Valerie Fitzgerald Group specializes in luxury residential real estate in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica and Malibu. Valerie has more than 20 years of real estate experience and is known for her solid reputation in the West Los Angeles brokerage community. She’s also the author of Heart and Sold: How to Survive and Build a Recession-Proof Business.
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Challenging Times? Or Opportunistic Times?
September 18th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News
The Los Angeles Times reported this morning California’s unemployment rate has set a new postwar high to a tune of 12.2%
Wow. One sees that on paper, but it doesn’t seem to be fathomable.
According to the L.A. Times:
“The state is one of 14 in the nation with an unemployment rate in the double digits, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Only Michigan, Nevada and Rhode Island, at 15.2%, 13.2% and 12.8%, respectively, have higher unemployment rates than California. The national unemployment rate in August was 9.7%.
California has shed 741,000 jobs in the last year, and the state’s unemployment rate has climbed 4.6 percentage points from August 2008. The state’s July unemployment rate was 11.9%.”
How has the economic climate impacted you? Your family? Your business?
Have you developed creative ways to combat the economic challenges? Have they worked? What are some examples.
I’d love to share your “winning” experiences so that they may be examples and inspiration for others out there who are finding this period challenging.
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Ten Tips to Sell Your Home Faster
September 14th, 2009 Categories: Selling a Home
Decreased home values makes it a difficult time to sell. It’s a buyer’s market, with home prices extraordinarily low. But sellers are not at a complete loss. Despite challenging times in real estate, homeowners can make some wise decisions along the way that will improve their chances of selling their home more quickly and getting more money for it.
Here are the top 10 mistakes homeowners make when selling their home according to Dana Bauguss, managing broker in ReMax Greater Atlanta:
Lots of homeowners cry when they sell. Sometimes it begins before the sign is stuck in the yard. Why? Sellers have developed relationships with their homes. Homes hold treasured memories so it is no surprise for Sellers to become emotional. However, some Sellers cry for another reason. They sob because they are victims of the top ten selling mistakes and they can’t sell their home.
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The Valerie Fitzgerald Group specializes in luxury residential real estate in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica and Malibu. Valerie has more than 20 years of real estate experience and is known for her solid reputation in the West Los Angeles brokerage community. She’s also the author of Heart and Sold: How to Survive and Build a Recession-Proof Business.
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The Art of Home Selling
September 8th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News
Selling your home on the Internet is more than just a collection of pretty pictures, according to two art and design education professors.
“Your online impact is equal to your curb appeal impact,” says Aimee Flynn, Graphic Design and Interior Design Department instructor at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. “In both instances, the way you package the product to entice a potential buyer is key,” Flynn added.
Knowing potential buyers is also key. “A common mistake is to assume that your home would appeal to everyone,” says John C. Franke, a General Education department instructor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. “People don’t usually think about their homes in this way, but by analyzing your neighborhood and your home’s unique appeal, you can pinpoint your target audience and market accordingly,” Franke said.
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The Valerie Fitzgerald Group specializes in luxury residential real estate in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica and Malibu. Valerie has more than 20 years of real estate experience and is known for her solid reputation in the West Los Angeles brokerage community. She’s also the author of Heart and Sold: How to Survive and Build a Recession-Proof Business.
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