Boycott Realtor.com

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by admin in realtors | 4 Comments »

Petition:

We feel that REALTOR.com has not been responsive to the needs of REALTORS and that the current relationship between NAR and Move,Inc. (as currently constituted) is not in our interest as REALTORS for the following reasons:

1) Move, Inc. has a long standing pattern of raising fees on REALTORS and charging them exhorbitant fees in comparison with the costs of developing a national real estate listings site. Fees (which yet again are expected to be raised in 2009) are out of line with what other national listing aggregator websites cost their shareholders. Why should we be paying many multiples of what companies like Trulia and Zillow are costing THEIR shareholders for aggregating real estate listings on their sites?

2)After being provided ALL of our listings and photos, they have stripped off all but four, unless REALTORS pay them an annual “enhancement” fee. This effectively takes our clients and holds them hostage until we pay their “fee”. Much of this fee goes right back into “Sales expenses” which are Move,Inc.’s marketing to REALTORS that they MUST have their service. This adds HUGE costs to what is needed for a national website and is NOT acceptable.

3) In a world where many websites offer REALTORS social networking opportunities to connect REALTORS to potential clients, REALTOR.com has been sorely lacking in developing these types of programs.

4) The 2007 10K (released Feb 28, 2008) from Move, Inc. shows STAGGERING General and Administrative Expenses of over Million and Sales expenses of over 8 Million..these expenses are RIDICULOUS given their online properties and a development expense of Million. While we realize that this includes Top Producer and other assets of Move, Inc., that actually makes the ratio of development / Sales, General and Administrative Expense even MORE out of line. We are tired of having NAR tell US to pay for THEIR inefficiency.

We are not against paying for what WE receive. If you want to charge us for “enhancing OUR contact information” then fine. But don’t hold our CLIENTS and CUSTOMERS hostage. That is unconscionable. Many of them don’t know what you are doing to us and if they did, they would find it incredibly offensive.

More importantly, because the National Association of Realtors leased the rights to our web presence to third parties, they put themselves in the position of defending REALTOR.com’s inefficiencies and deficiencies to the general membership for their own financial gain.

We call on NAR to take steps to BUY BACK Realtor.com from Move, Inc. or to buy a controlling interest in Move, Inc. to provide a national listings site for REALTORS at a price that is REASONABLE and RATIONAL. With the current stock price so low, a controlling interest can be purchased at a reasonable price and other assets like TopProducer can be spun off to repay (partially) the investment. This is a strategy that makes SENSE.

Until NAR SERIOUSLY takes up this issue and hears our concerns, we vow to raise awareness, talk to the press, let our clients know what you are up to, and most importantly, we will NOT continue to pay higher and higher fees to cover Move, Inc.s inefficiencies and largess.

We do not do this out of spite. We do this to protect OUR good name and our industry. It only makes sense with Move, Inc’s stock price this low to take these actions. We call on you to address these concerns completely, totally, and immediately.

After you have added your name to this petition an e-mail will be sent to the given address to confirm your signature. Please make sure that your e-mail address is correct or you will not receive this e-mail and your name will not be counted.

http://www.takebackourr.com/the-petition/

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Home for Sale in Kauai

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by admin in realestate listings | 2 Comments »

A slideshow of my house for sale in Kaua’i; I lived there for a year in the hopes of starting a farm and education center, but my small business failed, I was diagnosed with cancer, and my investments took a dive, all within my first six months. :(

I bought the house with my retirement savings – for about $100,000 more than its current list price – and it looks like my down payment is down the toilet, but it could be worse – I could be one of Bernie Madhoff’s clients! At least I am young and have time to recover from the loss. That AND I had some awesome doctors in Kaua’i who saved my life. :)

Here is my Realtor’s listing for the home: http://www.kymryperez.com/address.php?property_ID=20
It is currently the cheapest 3-bedroom (it is technically a 4-bedroom) with acreage on the South Side of Kaua’i, which (I think) is the side with the best beaches and the best weather.

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Balaihara Villatel (spaceland realty)

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by admin in today realty | No Comments »

http://www.houseandcondotel.bravehost.com – Condotel Investments at Boracay Island, Philippines. Invest TODAY with your One Minute Real Estate Broker – Spaceland Realty! visit: www.houseandcondotel.bravehost.com

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Real Estate Today: Luxury Country Club Homes for Sale (Part 1 of 3) – Koolik Group Realty Video

Posted on February 28th, 2010 by admin in today realestate | No Comments »

http://www.koolik.com In this episode of Real Estate Today with Elliot Koolik of Koolik Group Realty, we will join members of Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, FL in discussing why to look for luxury country club homes for sale. Florida offers many residential options, from beach-front homes, single family homes, condos, townhomes, gated and non-gated communities and country clubs; but why should you choose the luxury country club lifestyle when looking for homes for sale? The comprehensive activities and amenities offered at Woodfield Country Club and other Boca Raton country clubs provide a close-knit family oriented community, perfect for children, parents and retired persons. Children will always find other children to play with at the playground, pool or park and parents can rest assured that their children are safe within the gated community. Adults will also take advantage of the pool and fitness center, as well as the tennis courts and golf course. There are also community dinners, buffets and other entertainment for all to enjoy. Each member benefits from the equity club and has a vested interest in the preservation of the club. The Board of Directors do their best to please the members of the club and make a positive contribution to their community.

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Cebu Real Estate Cebu Townhouse Properties

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by admin in realestate properties | 1 Comment »

Cebu Prime Real Estate Investment Properties- Cebu Homes for Sale. Cebu Real Estate for Sale provided by real estate agents and home builders. Cebu City homes for sale.
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FSBO Tips From Former Realtors

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by admin in realtors | No Comments »

Many times, the reason a house sells is circumstance — having the right house for the right buyers at the right time. Former real estate agents and experienced for sale by owner sellers share some of their tips. If you have the skills to be able to sell your own home, you can save yourself a hefty commission.

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(Bridgeport Properties) CT (Bridgeport Realtors)

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by admin in realtors | 2 Comments »

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The Real Estate Game is Doomed 2/2

Posted on February 15th, 2010 by admin in today realty | 25 Comments »

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Interview with Real Estate Investor Corey. We discuss the current market for investing in residential and commercial properties. Corey goes into detail about the recent collapse in real estate an what he expects to come in the next few years. He goes into detail how investors were hurt, even in moderately collapsed markets and how there is little upside long term in playing the real estate game.

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The Real Estate Game is Doomed 1/2

Posted on February 9th, 2010 by admin in today realty | 25 Comments »

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Interview with Real Estate Investor Corey. We discuss the current market for investing in residential and commercial properties. Corey goes into detail about the recent collapse in real estate an what he expects to come in the next few years. He goes into detail how investors were hurt, even in moderately collapsed markets and how there is little upside long term in playing the real estate game.

Corey’s Strategy Moving Forward
http://www.directorslive.com/video/2724/Investor-Explains-Investment-Strategy-in-Downward-Real-Estate-Spiral

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Real Estate Today – September 2009

Posted on February 9th, 2010 by admin in today realestate | No Comments »

Gems of the North – September 2009 Segment with Duane Pahl and Sandy Yow. *Not a solicitation of other agents listings. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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