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Re: Buyer Agency Agreements - An Overview

Dan Connolly — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:04:41 -0000

Interesting! I had never thought of the different types of Buyer's agency as possibilities. For years I haven't required it but lately I have thought that maybe exclusive buyer's agency should be a requirement.

Re: 25 Amazing Free Photoshop Graphics

Dan Connolly — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:54:25 -0000

These are great, thanks! I can definitely use a couple right now!

Re: This site uses Keywordluv

Dan Connolly — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:42:11 -0000

I like the plugin, and for some reason I hadn't thought to search for them. Thanks for the tip on how to search for keywordluv blogs!

Re: This site uses Keywordluv

Dan Connolly — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:57:55 -0000

Hmm, I just posted a comment thanking you for the explanation of how people might search for keywordluv blogs and my comment was marked as spam! I am trying it again and wondering what triggered that response, your article seemed to be encouraging comments and I found several new pieces of info (to me) that I thought were worth a quick note of appreciation...I guess I am confused.

Re: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 / Bail Out Bill Draft: How Did Your Representative Vote?

Dan Connolly — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:21:45 -0000

Well when they defeated the bill I was sorry but now I am not so sure. I think there may be some alternatives we haven't thought of ! Anyway, the people pushing this bill are the same liars who told us there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq! Fool us twice shame on us!

<abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guides last blog post..Bailout alternatives that have $0 cost to the taxpayers.</abbr>

Re: More Powerful than Donald Trump!

Dan Connolly — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:07:17 -0000

Wow Jay what a list! Congratulations for making it and thanks for the link, the list itself is very informative and valuable in more ways than one!

<abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guides last blog post..Bailout alternatives that have $0 cost to the taxpayers.</abbr>

Re: $700 Billion Dollars

Dan Connolly — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:58:25 -0000

Okay, now let's figure out how much interest we will pay on the 700,000,000,000. What will that add up to?

<abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guides last blog post..Bailout alternatives that have $0 cost to the taxpayers.</abbr>

Re: From the “Huh?” Files: “Going Pink is Stupid”

Dan Connolly — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:43:34 -0000

So Jay, Did JB respond to your email?

Generally I think the best response to negative attacks like that one is to ignore them. I think they want to upset you and when they find out they have, it makes their day.

<abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guides last blog post..Candler Park Fall Fest 2008</abbr>

Re: We Only Get to Play This Game One Time

Dan Connolly — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:55:33 -0000

Great video! The guy exudes passion, my favorite line, " - stop watching f*&king Lost!"

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..How to low-ball foreclosures</abbr>

Re: Win a Copy of Seth Godin’s “Tribes”

Dan Connolly — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:18:01 -0000

Me too me too!

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..How to low-ball foreclosures</abbr>

Re: Inman News Names “Top 25 Most Influential Real Estate Bloggers: 2008″

Dan Connolly — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:57:17 -0000

Hmm, it's $79.00 to read it on Inman, yet they give you permission to publish it on your blog... that seems rather bizarre.

I agree, it's only a list, it's only is according to Inman, and anyone who has a problem with it is kind of missing the whole point of blogging and free speech!

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..How to low-ball foreclosures</abbr>

Re: Vote - Don’t Just Do It for the Coffee, Ice Cream and Donuts

Dan Connolly — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:19:26 -0000

Giving voters incentives or perks to vote is a federal crime, so the Starbucks, Ben and Jerry, and Krispy Kreme offers are now open to anyone whether or not they voted. They are making it a celebration of voting day. I waited 3 hours to vote early as did about 50% of Georgia voters. Today there are virtually no lines. The turnout is inspiring! I feel like today is a turning point in American politics.

Re: The Bail Out Plan (Nov 13 at 8:14am version) - I Don’t Get It

Dan Connolly — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:50:50 -0000

I think it is pretty amazing that one person has so much power to decide on how that much money gets spent. When they talk about freezing executive bonuses that seems like a joke. "Freezing?" Like the bonuses they were getting last year were okay, just no increases?

In my opinion the warning of impending collapse without the bailout is the second greatest lie the Bush administration perpetrated on the American public and the reason for it was the same...to line the pockets of his corporate buddies.

Re: Reflections: In Memory of Kelly Tracy

Dan Connolly — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:01:43 -0000

Jay,
We lost an 18 year old niece about 12 months ago in a similar accident. The pain of losing a young person, just on the threshold of life in a senseless act of stupidity is unbearable. People who say that time heals all wounds don't know what they are talking about. My heart goes out to the brother, he will live with the loss for the rest of his life.

I don't drink (I used to) and when I go to parties it always amazes me how many otherwise good, caring, responsible people drink too much and drive. They never think they are "that" inebriated, they won't be talked out of driving, they are in blind denial about what they are doing.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: Phoenix Real Estate Investment Firm “Blindsided” by Home Price Declines. Sticks it to Investors

Dan Connolly — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:53:56 -0000

Sounds like a classic Ponzi scheme to me. The con artist gets investors to buy in with the promise of unreal return. The first ones in are paid a huge return with the new investors money, not on real profit generated. The buzz is created and more and more investors buy in. When the pool of money is big enough the scammer disappears with the cash and the "investments" all go into foreclosure.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly - Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: Fannie Mae to End Tenant Evictions in Foreclosures

Dan Connolly — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:31:07 -0000

One benefit is there would be less homes stripped for their copper and fixtures. That is an epidemic around here.

Re: Gilbert Woman “Donates” Home to Charity - Kinda sorta

Dan Connolly — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:02:25 -0000

What happens when she doesn't sell enough tickets to pay off the loan and assorted bills?

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote at Inman Connect NYC 2009

Dan Connolly — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:28:35 -0000

Jay,
Thanks for posting this even if you didn't film it, you made it accessible. Everything I have seen online of Gary's has been inspirational. It's not just his message, it's also his delivery of the message. He has a way of infecting you with his unique enthusiasm.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: Short Sales and Stupid Lenders

Dan Connolly — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:54:20 -0000

I think that the banks would rather let the property foreclose. That way they can collect their mortgage insurance payoff . That's cash now. Then they can slash the price, sell at 50 cents on the dollar, and amass huge losses.... if they lose enough then they can get some more bailout money!!!!!....then the executives can split that up, sit back twiddling their thumbs and wait for the bank to actually fail!!!! That's the ticket!!!!

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: On Suing Clients

Dan Connolly — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:52:45 -0000

Well I always get a buyer's agency agreement signed, about 5 minutes before I write an offer. Not before. I fill in zero's for commission owed if they buy something without me, and when the form changed from where it allowed the parties to cancel with written notice, I started using the non exclusive buyer's agency agreement.

What is all this talk about getting screwed? You drove them around and showed them a few houses, then they use someone else. Big freakin deal. Don't be so petty. If you spend time with people and somehow its not working for them and they don't want you to represent them in the biggest investment of their lives that is their right. Maybe a little introspection is in order.

The crazy thing about the real estate industry is that we think we are above the age old concept of second opinions. It's against the rules to speak to a Seller listed with another agent. If an agent shows you an "open house" you have to let him represent you in your negotiations. Bulls#!+ !

You go to an stock broker for some advice and you decide to buy your stock online or with a different broker. He should sue you?

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: From the I don’t get it files: I need more info on your listing

Dan Connolly — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:03:40 -0000

You guys are a tough bunch!

I get a couple of calls like that every day. If I am at my desk I will give them the listing agent's phone number, but not the lockbox code. I figure it builds good will with my fellow agents, and it is worth it for that. I make a lot of sales from Buyers who initially think they are calling the listing agent. It's payback for that.

After talking to the buyers who call me, I find out that some are already working with a buyer's agent who may be out of town etc. I spend a minute, I am friendly and helpful, and don't try to swipe their clients. I actually will give them the listing agents phone number. Then I suggest that they if they call the listing agent, they should tell him that they have a buyer's brokerage agreement and would like to see the house if the listing agent will honor that. If the listing agent won't, I tell them to call their buyer's agent and see if he has some one else in his office who will meet them.

Why would I do that? I appreciate loyalty with my clients and I encourage it in others. I believe what goes around, comes around. After all that, every once in awhile the buyer tells me that they aren't happy with their current agent anyway, and if I would be willing to show them the house. (then I say sure!)

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia</abbr>

Re: Friday Funny. And Learning!

Dan Connolly — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:35:48 -0000

That is a riot.

I'm not superstitious, but....I got the same lottery number in two different fortune cookies from two different restaurants over a couple day period and I have been playing them ever since. I'll let you know if they ever pay off.

Re: Customize Viddler.com Video Player

Dan Connolly — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:47:34 -0000

So what does Viddler get out of the deal? You post their player on your site for no cost, how does Viddler get paid?

Re: Real Estate Agent Hunting 2.0

Dan Connolly — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:03:50 -0000

In the matter of getting recommendations and referrals from friends, it's great when it happens, no denial there. But, believe it or not, I would rather work with people I meet as a result of my marketing, web presence, and sign calls etc. than count on friends referrals.

I don't like being introduced as a Realtor at social events. I would rather be introduced as a friend. If someone naturally asks me what I do I will tell them. I would just rather keep it separate.

Re: Is IDX Necessary for Your Website? – Do You Need Air to Breathe?

Dan Connolly — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:06:06 -0000

I couldn't agree more! When I used to list a house I would frequently get to refer the seller to an agent in the city they were moving to. A few years ago that changed. They had all already found someone online and didn't need my help any more! That is when I realized the power of the online search. Now 75% of my sales are a direct result of people searching for homes on my website.