BREAKING NEWS: Texas: Walker County: Huntsville TX Realtor Breaks Sales Records AND Laptops since her Return To Keller Williams
Tue. February 15, 2011 at 03:02 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Texas: Walker County: Huntsville TX Realtor Breaks Sales Records AND Laptops since her Return To Keller Williams
This, from Mari Montgomery's most recent interview with Keller Williams Conroe/Huntsville Market Center Team Leader, Andrew Smith.
Mr. Smith -- Mari, to what do you attribute your production increase of 250% since your return to Keller Williams this past June 2010?
Mari Montgomery: First of all--Mr Smith, is that your REAL name, Smith---Are you in the Witness Protection Program---I knew it!?
Okay, yes, the question. Many things, both internal changes--(not just the hot flashes), a "eureka" (not the vacuum cleaner)--and a couple of simple yet profound changes.
Mr Smith: Okay what was one of the "eurekas," or "a-has?"
Mari Montgomery: You know the expression "If you love something set it free..If it comes back to you it's yours, if it doesn't, it never was......?"
Mr Smith: Yes, I see the profound part....
Mari Montgomery: Well, it's really a load of doo-doo. If you LOVE something, and you were a dufus enough to voluntarily let it go-----get off your butt and get it back!
Mr Smith: I am not following.
Mari Montgomery: Okay--let me break it down.....(Cue the "Break it down" Music) Dang it-I really need to do a pod cast.
"Yo, yo, yo,
KW is da bomb"
Leavin' wasn't worth a darn"
Wasn't happy---
Missed my peeps.
Thinkin of leavin' again gives me the creeps"
Mr. Smith: Mari, that's very "impressive." I thought your background was in Opera and Classical music.
Mari Montgomery: Opera and Classical music is lovely. I just had to "bump up my street cred"
Mr Smith: So....let's turn our attention to the KW Awards held last week at "The Bells of Montgomery." How did you feel about receiving a "Silver Capper Award?"
The Silver Capper Level represents productivity of $120,000 to $179,999 in GCI / 27 - 39 Units.
What are your goals for 2011?
Mari Montgomery: Achieving the level of "Silver Capper" was...
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Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: Sellers Net --Show Me the Money !
Wed. February 9, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: Sellers Net -- Show Me the Money !
What Are My Closing Costs as a Seller?
Navigating the world of buying and selling property is not easy. That's why REALTORS® exist. We are the professionals who are trained to help you to navigate the waters of the wild world of real estate transactions.
The National Association of Realtors® was formed in 1908 with over 100 members. The organization was formed for a number of reasons---one of the primary reasons "to unite the real estate men of America for the purpose of effectively exerting a combined influence upon matters affecting real estate interests." (NAR)
The organization decided to adopt a "CODE OF ETHICS" in 1913 based on the principles of the "Golden Rule." Still today, adherence and accountability to this "CODE OF ETHICS"is the DIFFERENCE between a "Real Estate Agent" and a "REALTOR®." Both are licensed, only REALTORS® are accountable to the "Code of Ethics."
This is...
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Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: "Property Taxes for Non-Experts"
Wed. February 9, 2011 at 02:00 AM
The KEY to Understanding Property Taxes. or "Property Taxes for Non-Experts" (Sorry, copyright issues with the "Dummies" one)
The key to understanding Property Taxes and Exemptions is "taking them apart" and putting them back together again.
For our purposes, we will cover the following:
Tax Rates
How they are assessed
Exemptions
1. Homestead
2. Over 65
3. AG (Agricultural)
How to save money by applying for the appropriate exemptions.
Time frames to apply
Tax Rates Inside and Outside the city limits
Live Examples
Now, stay awake--
it's not so bad. I am a musician, not great at math and I get it, so stay with me. You could save some hard earned cash.
TAX RATES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS:
Basically, in Walker County, the tax rate within the city limits is 2.34 and within the county (OUTSIDE the city limits), the tax rate is 1.94.
Now, in English and I will answer the question--"How much will my taxes be?"
A property located within...
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Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: Unbelievable 3 Ac, Home & Guest Cottage---250K, 3200 sq ft+
Tue. February 8, 2011 at 01:47 AM
Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: Unbelievable 3 Ac, Home & Guest Cottage---250K, 3200 sq ft+
Unbelievable--right here in Huntsville TX.
A+ Location, Great Style, Huge Kitchen, Great Home for Entertaining. And PRIVACY? You have privacy on almost 3 acres in an "in town" location!
Have coffee on the huge front porch or by your inground pool. Join your guest for afternoon tea on the porch in front of the Guest Cottage complete with 1 Bedroom with a walk in closet and 1 Bath and separate Living Area and Kitchen.
Enjoy peaceful living in town on city water and sewer and less than a mile and a half to shopping!
Take a look, then call for an appointment to view this lovely property.
www.HuntsvilleTXHome.com
TRYING TO FIND YOUR DREAM HOME? Click here for a DREAM HOME finder!
THINKING OF SELLING? Click here to find out how much your home is worth.
SEE THIS HOME? If you would like to view this home, click here to request a showing.
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Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: I am so grateful and proud to be a Texas REALTOR
Sun. February 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Texas: Walker County: Huntsville: I am so grateful and proud to be a Texas REALTOR
Life is cool. Life is what happens while we are waiting for the perfect time to do what we have always wanted to do.
I am the happiest girl in the world.
I get to wake up (Ooops, wrong "Smiley" Cued up---here it is!) every day
and do what I have wanted to do since I was 9 years old, be a Realtor.
I LOVE being a Realtor. I love the way every day is different, I love interacting with people, I love helping people find solutions, I love that I am paid much better than I was paid as a teacher, or anything else I have done "for a living."
I Love that I control my destiny.
I Love that attitude truly impacts my "altitude."
I love that I must continually learn about new changes, regulations, issues.
I love that I can learn from every transaction, relationship, mistake, success, training, deadline, showing and more-- in this business.
I love that I can control my attitude by understanding...
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