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		<title>Types of Real Estate Agents</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/07/14/types-of-real-estate-agents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/07/14/types-of-real-estate-agents/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3207" title="real estate agent" src="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/real-estate-agent-150x150.gif" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Consumer demands and industry changed have led the real estate industry to break out of its traditional mold of only representing the seller in a transaction and into more of a flexible way of doing business. There are traditional agents, dual agents, transaction facilitators and buyer’s agents - a category further segmented into “designated buyer agent” and “buyer agent” working for a traditional company - with the last three comprising the “new” type of agent today. ]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Government Streamlines Short Sale Process To Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/05/16/u-s-government-streamlines-short-sale-process-to-help-homeowners-avoid-foreclosure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/05/16/u-s-government-streamlines-short-sale-process-to-help-homeowners-avoid-foreclosure"/><img src="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/us-treasury-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="us-treasury" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2810" />The U.S. Treasury Department announced a plan that could help homeowners who are experiencing financial problems avoid foreclosure. This plan which was announced last November 2009 and has taken effect since April 2010, could help so many homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure be free of their mortgage debt. They will no longer go through foreclosure and will instead be given $3,000 in order for them to relocate. ]]></description>
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		<title>What Is A Realtor?</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/05/05/what-is-a-realtor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/?p=2619</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/05/05/what-is-a-realtor/">
<img src="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/realtor_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="realtor_logo" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2622" /></a>A real estate agent is a real estate professional who has affiliation to a real estate office or "brokerage" and who is charged with helping home buyers sell homes and also with helping home owners sell their homes. "Realtor" is actually a trademarked name used by agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors and who abide by the group's code of ethics and standards.]]></description>
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		<title>Field Offers And Close</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/09/14/field-offers-and-close/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[contingencies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[potential buyer bid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pre-approved loan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every time you receive an offer, always ask your real estate agent about the bidder: Has the potential buyer already sold a home in the past? Are they a couple with kids who need to be settled in before the school year starts? Is it someone who has already been pre-approved for a loan? Remember that what you learn can help you decide how to respond. The process of making offers and counteroffers can continue through several rounds.]]></description>
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		<title>For Sellers: Determine Your Price Range</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/09/13/for-sellers-determine-your-price-range/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
One of the most difficult decisions for sellers is determining their price range. Pricing is difficult because they tend to overestimate the value of their homes. Because let's face it, it is hard to be objective about your own home. You'll miss the opportunity to attract a lot of buyers during the first three or four weeks that the property is on the market if you overprice. The first few weeks are a high-traffic period of time since buyers like to  check out the new listings. Ask your real estate agent to give a written comparables or 'comps' and ask for a recommendation as well. ]]></description>
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		<title>For Sale By Owner (FSBO) or Real Estate Agent?</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/09/08/for-sale-by-owner-fsbo-or-real-estate-agent/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/09/08/for-sale-by-owner-fsbo-or-real-estate-agent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/?p=1043</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The idea of saving the real estate agent's commission fee inspires many people to sell their home without professional help. But to make the best decision for yourself, consider the following:]]></description>
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		<title>Sell A Home</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/09/08/sell-a-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/09/08/sell-a-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assessing the home's condition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finding buyers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/?p=1041</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to sell your home, try to see it through the eyes of a potential buyer. Imagine that you're seeing it for the first time. You may spot some problems that you have been overlooking. You might want to refer to the checklist in Assess the Physical Condition of a Home to find out which cleaning, replacing and repairing tasks will help sell your home quickly. Also, ask a real estate agent for advice on what needs to be done to make the house attractive to the potential buyers. Ask the realtor where it is best to invest your time and money. Like for example, will it be worth your money to give the walls a fresh coat of paint throughout the house? Or to replace an outdated, undersized water heater. Remember to tackle the most pressing problems first. But be wary of over-investing in upgrading the house. For example, it is very unlikely you will recoup the cost of a remodeled bathroom or new kitchen cabinets. Though such improvements may help your home sell faster, if not for more money.]]></description>
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		<title>Major Mistakes in Marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/08/19/major-mistakes-in-marketing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/08/19/major-mistakes-in-marketing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/?p=1008</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We all want to double, or even triple our income particularly in today's real estate market. If you want to create an extraordinary life for you and your family then real estate will allow you to do just that. So if you're looking to jumpstart your real estate career then try to learn all the methods to succeed in today's market, especially now with the foreclosure boom. The foundation of any successful business is knowledge because as they say, "the more you learn, the more you earn!"]]></description>
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		<title>Selling in a down market&#8230;Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/08/13/selling-in-a-down-market-part-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/08/13/selling-in-a-down-market-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>adamkosiorek</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home staging]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[paint color]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the previous post we discussed how cleaning up the exterior and focusing on curb appeal can give potential buyers a great first impression and help make them enter your home with a positive attitude.  So lets discuss what things you can do on the inside of your home to help get the price you want and beat out the competition.]]></description>
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		<title>Selling in a down market</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/08/13/selling-in-a-down-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/08/13/selling-in-a-down-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>adamkosiorek</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curb appeal]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/?p=1000</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Selling your property in a down market may not be easy, but it's definitely not impossible.  One of our most recent rehabs was put under contract in less than 1 month.  Even if you are not a rehabber and your house could use some updates, there are still some tricks you could use to help sell your house faster, and at a price that works for you.]]></description>
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