Wednesday, November 27, 2013

MRIS CEO David Charron on Real Estate Market Fall 2013

 

Semper Fi! 

Loyalty, Commitment And Excellence In All That I Do!

I guarantee to sell your home in 60 days or less, or I will Pay you up to $10,000 in CASH!*

Pat Ogle, Associate Broker, 
Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 
800.847.9990 ext 660 (O) 443.569.2736 (C) 410-224-0660 (D) 
PatOgle@AnnapolisHomes4You.com 
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P.S. Help Us, Help (America’s Heroes) Wounded Warriors and their families as they return home from the current conflicts, honoring and empowering them with a wide range of services. To this end we donate $250 from every closing to the Wounded Warrior Project® . Give us a call at 410-224-0660 to help us help them! 

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 "IN GOD WE TRUST" | luke 1.37 

*certain conditions apply

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Some Thoughts On What Makes A Successful Negotiation

Some thoughts on what makes a successful negotiation, and why I'm often able to "get the best of it" on behalf of my clients.  You might find these approaches helpful in your own negotiations, too

In my mind, a successful negotiation is not where one side has pulverized the other. You don't "win" a negotiation; you get the best possible outcome for your clients while doing the least harm. No one should leave a negotiation angry. After all, you never know when you might have to negotiate with the same people again.  When it comes to negotiating on behalf of my clients, I keep the following in mind:

Set the stage: I like a location that's quiet, neutral, pleasant, and away from distractions and confusion.  It's best if everyone turns off their devices, and refrains from calls or texts during negotiations.

Be prepared: I never enter without my homework. I verify any outstanding facts before the negotiation begins. (Later fact-finding can cause a negotiation to bog down!)

Present a united front: I represent clients and have been hired to act on their wishes. At times I may not agree with their position, but I never share that with the other side. If I feel a client's position is less than optimal, I only discuss it with them in private

Leave attitudes at the door: It's very simple... treat everyone in the negotiation with respect, regardless of personal opinions. If anyone disagrees, disagree with the idea, not the person.

Watch non-verbal cues and body language: (Sorry, but I can't reveal all of my secrets here... suffice it to say I take it all in!)

Hold something in reserve: I discuss concessions with my clients before hand and only offer these concessions when we absolutely need to concede something.

I don't harp about points that don't matter to my clients: Negotiations should never choke over a minor point.  I like to get agreement on major points such as price and terms and put lesser items aside to return to later.

Never volunteer too much information: Knowledge is power in a negotiation. Telling the other side any information, however insignificant seeming, could weaken my clients' position. On the other hand, I learn as much about the other side as I can.

If you ever need someone on your side in a real estate negotiation, feel free to contact me directly.
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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Pat's Places - Honey Do Grill (Home Depot) Rt 450 Annapolis, MD



TOP RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT:  LICENSED SINCE 1986 

Pat Ogle, Associate Broker, Internet Marketing Specialist, REALTORCertified Residential Specialist (CRS)Certified Internet Marketing Specialist (e-PRO)Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI)Certified Residential Investment Specialist (CRIS)Certified Historic Property Specialists (CHPS)Champion Certified Buyer Representative (CCBR) 

Member of the Champion Realty Hall of Fame 
Champion Realty Lifetime Achievement Award 
Awarded the Realty Alliance National Sales Award (2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2010)
Awarded Best-of-the-Best by Champion Realty in Settled Real Estate Transaction Sales 
Life Time Member of the Distinguished Sales Achievement Club of the Anne Arundel County Board of Realtors (DSAC)

711 Bestgate RoadAnnapolis, MD 21401 
 Business:(410) 224-0660      Toll Free:             (888) 204-0535      Cell Phone:        (443) 569-2736

PatOgle@AnnapolisHomes4You.com


Pat Ogle amd Gary Orders are e-PROs - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600
Pat Ogle is a GRI - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600
Pat Ogle is a Life Member of DSAC - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600
Pat Ogle is a CRS - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600







Friday, November 15, 2013

The 8 Worst Listing Photos I Have Ever Seen


When you’re thinking about hiring an agent to help you market and sell your home, it’s probably a good idea to ask to see listing photos of homes they’ve represented in the past. A true real estate professional will go the extra mile to make sure there are plenty of high-quality, detailed photos to help market your home online.


At the minimum, the photos should be well-lit, the homes should be tastefully presented, and the photographs should appear to be taken by a professional. Less than that, and you might want to consider looking for a new agent.


There are, of course, major red flags you’ll want to look for in sample listing photos. Consider some of the following:


-  No owners sunbathing in the pool in Speedos.

-  No attic rooms cluttered with personal massagers and ashes/dust.

-  No master bedrooms with lingerie models lounging in a red velvet four-poster bed.

-  No bathroom shots in which the photographer appears in her bra in the mirror.

-  No pics featuring the owners engaged in questionable activities in the background.

-  No creepy dolls by the fire place.

-  Seriously, no creepy dolls anywhere, not even in the living room!

-  No stains of murdered bodies on the bare floors.


Now, it may sound like I’m joking, but I’m being 100% honest when I say these are flaws seen in actual listing photos represented by real agents. What’s more, I can prove it.


See every single one of the above listing photo disasters in this slide show:



Incredible, isn’t it?

Please, whatever you do, be sure to hire an agent who takes their listing photos seriously. After all, you home is your largest investment! I’d be glad to treat it with the respect it deserves. Let me help you market your home the right way

TOP RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT:  LICENSED SINCE 1986 

Pat Ogle, Associate Broker, Internet Marketing Specialist, REALTOR Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Certified Internet Marketing Specialist (e-PRO) Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) Certified Residential Investment Specialist (CRIS) Certified Historic Property Specialists (CHPS) Champion Certified Buyer Representative (CCBR) 

Member of the Champion Realty Hall of Fame 
Champion Realty Lifetime Achievement Award 
Awarded the Realty Alliance National Sales Award (2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2010)
Awarded Best-of-the-Best by Champion Realty in Settled Real Estate Transaction Sales 
Life Time Member of the Distinguished Sales Achievement Club of the Anne Arundel County Board of Realtors (DSAC)


711 Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 
 Business:(410) 224-0660       Toll Free:             (888) 204-0535       Cell Phone:        (443) 569-2736

PatOgle@AnnapolisHomes4You.com


Pat Ogle amd Gary Orders are e-PROs - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600
Pat Ogle is a GRI - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600
Pat Ogle is a Life Member of DSAC - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600
Pat Ogle is a CRS - Pat Ogle, Associate Broker is a Certified Residential Specialist and he sells Real Estate and Waterfront Homes in Annapolis Anne Arundel County the Eastern Shore and Maryland Pat Ogle is a Real Estate Agent with Champion Realty, Inc. 711 Bestgate Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-224-0600