WILDCAT Fans Let's See Your Pride!

KSU 84
K-who? 75

What a game! That's what I call something worth watching. I don't get to watch much ball, but I have to say, that was one heck of a game to watch!

Wildcats or Jayhawks?

Well, tomorrow is the big day! The Sunflower Showdown...the Kansas Men's basketball ticket to have!

For the first time in 50 years Kansas State and Kansas will meet as ranked opponents. As it stood on Monday, The Associated Press Top 25 Poll placed Kansas at No. 2 and Kansas State at No. 22.

The Showdown begins on Wednesday at 7pm at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. GO CATS!

6 Reasons to Hire a Realtor®

Why pay a Realtor® a commission to sell your home? After all, more than 10% of homeowners attempt to handle the sale of a home themselves, a statistic that has held pretty steady over the years regardless of market conditions. Before making a decision about whether to go it alone, it is important to have a realistic idea of what is involved in the biggest financial transaction most of us are likely to make. Why work with a Realtor®? Here are six reasons to consider:

Reason #1 - Realtors® know your market. Realtors® are in a position to know what’s happening in the real estate market, not just in your state and your community, but in your neighborhood. As trained professionals who may have seen hundreds of homes similar to yours and know their features and selling prices, a professional is well qualified to set a price that can bring the maximum number of offers for your home.

Reason #2 - Realtors® sweat the details. Accurate pricing, qualifying potential buyers, positioning advertising for maximum exposure, evaluating potential offers, negotiation and closing the sale are some of the basic skills needed to successfully sell your home. Then there are environmental, government and disclosure requirements that must be followed.

Reason #3 - Realtors® know marketing. Marketing that attracts offers, not just lookers. A coordinated marketing campaign using the right combination of print advertising, direct mail and the Internet ensures your home receives maximum exposure. And an experienced Realtor® can advise you on cost-effective strategies for ensuring your home looks its best to potential buyers.

Reason #4 - Realtors® are pros at bringing buyers and sellers together. A Realtor® may already have a buyer for your home! Successful Realtors® are continually replenishing their rosters of potential buyers, as well as networking with other real estate professionals who may have the perfect buyer for your home.

Reason #5 - Realtors® reduce stress. Are you prepared to show your home in the middle of the day? Every weekend? Realtors® have the time to show your home whenever it is convenient for a potential buyer. It’s their job. And they are available to respond quickly and courteously to inquiries by phone call, email and fax. Think of a Realtor® as your personal home sales assistant.

Reason # 6 - Realtors® are experienced negotiators. Realtors® can help avoid costly errors during the negotiation phase of a transaction. As experienced negotiators, they can help maintain objectivity during what can often be an emotional time for sellers and buyers. And the ability to deal successfully with any issues that crop up often calls for just the right combination of firmness and diplomacy.


Whether you are a seller or a buyer, perhaps the biggest benefit real estate professionals have to offer to you is their experience. They have made assisting buyers and sellers their business, so that you can get on with the business, and pleasure, of realizing your dream!

Marketing and What Works?

Yes, it's true. Realtors spend a lot of money each year on marketing...which we should, marketing is our main job. However, so much is wasted on trying to find what works! I've dabbled in a bit of everything and still don't know which one idea has the most impact.

Do you read your "junk" mail? You do know that it's not ALL junk right? :-) Do you notice billboards? How about the good ol' newspaper? Still read it or do you just go to the internet?

Let's change from Realtor to lawyer or accountant or other service provider. How do you choose who you want to work with?

I'm tired of throwing my money into trash cans but I want to make sure you keep me in the front of your mind. Any thoughts, suggestions.....

Blogging is the new fad. Maybe I'll get the hang of it and maybe I'll try it for a while:-) Do you read my blogs and just not comment?

Should I just wear a t-shirt that says "I Sell Homes"? I bet that would get some looks in Wal-Mart. Probably a better bang for the buck than a postcard, huh?

Where Did I Go?!

Wow. I can hardly beleive I haven't posted since October. Fortunately, I have been busy. Real Estate consumed me in November making it my busiest month of the year! Yeah!! We also squeezed in a trip to sunny Arizona and survived the holidays, ice storm, and kids' illnesses.

The month of December was a bit slower on the real estate front so I had time to get my 2008 plan in order and it was a good thing. January has brought quite a buzz to the office. We are super busy, seeing lots of new buyers and working towards our new goals.

I have several business goals this year but two that I am really excited about. One is getting in touch with all of my friends and acquaintances that I have lost touch or contact with. I just finished my list of over a 100 this week! My second goal is to visit and post on my blog more often so, please, hold me to it!

Happy 2008 and please check back regularly to help me achieve my goal.