Seattle Homebuyer & Homeseller Resources Here

Over the  past year, we’ve accumulated a quality assortment of articles for Buyers & Sellers, as well as Lending and Real Estate Pros. * 

Last week, one of our clients called to say ‘Yikes!  I’m helping my Buyers with a Bank Owned property.  Where can I get some info?’  That’s easy!  Visit:  

REO Tips — TicorBlog.com

Actually, there are several newsy articles on Bank Owned or ‘REO’ transactions, on our TicorBlog.  Look for the ‘SEARCH’ bar, toward the upper right side of the Home Page.  Type in ‘REO,’ and all relevent articles will pop up.

Another client asked ‘What’s the diffence in coverage, in Title Insurance?’  Again, easily found:

Which Title Insurance Policy Should I Choose?

The search is easy too. Just type ‘TITLE’ in the ‘Search’ bar, for all articles related to ‘Title Insurance.  And don’t miss the FREE DOWNLOADS, for many of these articles. 

Just click the diagram showing an example of the article, to open the PDF file. You can then email this, or save for later reference.

This week’s ‘Free Download’ has seen a good deal of traffic:

Bankruptcy — Chapter 7, 11, and 13

Customers tell us every day how useful TicorBlog is.  Please put this to work for yourself, and your clients!  Again, the main page is:

Ticor Blog.com

* Remember. we’re operating out of the Seattle area, and some business practices vary from State to State.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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Give me a ‘Legal’

When you’re working in Title Insurance sales, expect to be asked for a ‘Legal’ several times a day.  But what does that really mean?

Here’s an excellent post from TicorBlog.com, explaining:

What Makes a Real Estate Description ‘Legal?’

Mentioned in the blog:   

“It’s a good idea to visually check the property, and walk the property lines with the seller with a legal description in hand.”

Also see this related article:

Real Estate Legal Descriptions in Plain English

Need a legal? Please contact me here:

Order Legal or Title report thru Julie HERE

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com, Ticor Title Company

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REO Tips for Buyers, Walkscore.com

Here’s some useful info for Buyers, regarding the ‘REO’ process. Thanks to Jalyn Moore with Ticor, for filling in the details.

REO Tips for Buyers from Ticor

Received a message from Walkscore.com CEO, Mr. Josh Herst. They are tabulating ‘Most Walkable Cities,’ and of course Seattle is in the running. Cast your vote here:

Walkscore — Which city rates highest? Vote here!

Also take a moment to see other ‘extras’ that Walkscore has added recently. 

 - Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Homesteads Explained

Check this out, new from Ticor:

Yours, Mine and Ours…..Homesteads in Washington State

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Back Plant Tour – Ticor Title

Meet Diane Brittenham, Ticor Property Info Manager! Take a look at a ‘Plat Book,’ from our Ticor Back Plant.

Contact us directly for Customer Service & Property Info:

cs.renton@ticortitle.com
(206) 720-6969

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company

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Do you Posterous?

We’ve been working a bit with Posterous.

Initially, I’d heard this called a ‘Blog.’  It also makes a snappy little website.  Here’s my test site:

Julie’s Posterous Site HERE

What’s different about Posterous?  You just email whatever you’d like published, and Posterous adds your message to your site. No formatting photos or text.  Saves photos beautifully too. 

You can also send a ‘draft’ version, that only publishes once you’ve approved. Lots of themes offered, but I stuck with the basic version. For more info and a demo:

Check it out: 

Posterous – Main Website

Posterous – Blog Profile

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com & Ticor Title Company

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QR Codes Revisited

QR Codes – Interest is picking up here in Seattle. Our Social Media clock hour class had questions about set up, applications, and usage.  So just what the heck are these boxy little black and white things? And why the growing interest?

I wonder if these capture our attention lately, as retailers and direct mailers utilize QR codes to demo everything from race cars to luggage.  We keep seeing more of these as consumers.

It makes sense that Sellers and Buyers are more likely to use their own smart phones,  to scan QR codes from your biz card, flyer, or ’Just Listed’  post cards.  Maybe it’s time to revisit this topic!

Check out two blog posts from our Tech whiz, Matt Sweet. Or, scan the QR code here to read more and see Matt’s video demo!

  What is a QR Code? How can I use in my marketing?    

  QR Codes – How we generate them.

 

 

Speaking of classes, what do you think of current education options, here in Seattle? Are classes too long, or not specific enough? We’d like to know what works best for you.

Please feel free to post a note on my business Facebook page. I’ve attached a link to my name below.

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com and Ticor

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25 Best Seattle Neighborhoods

New from Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, our 25 ‘Best Neighborhoods.’ Thanks to our friend Meredith for this tip! Here are links:

20 Places to Live Now

5 Places to Live – Where You’ll Want to be in 2016

Also just posted, a new ‘by the numbers’ recap. This is one of the best charts available, and includes info for us city kids, as well as North & South folks. A must to share with your data folks:

107 Neighborhoods by the Numbers

Thanks to Seattle Met for this newsy report!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods, 6 Plat Map Pointers

Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods

Time for Seattle Magazine’s annual ‘Best Neighborhoods’ review.  Their recap mentions:

Westlake Avenue North, South Lake Union
12th Avenue, Capitol Hill
Greenwood Avenue North, PhinneyWood
24th Avenue Northwest, Ballard
Upper Fremont Avenue North,
Fremont
Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City
Airport Way South, Georgetown
34th Avenue, Madrona

Compliments to Seattle Magazine, for this interesting article. Also in this issue, ‘Emerging Neighborhoods,’ and more.  Vote for your favorite on the magazine’s Facebook page:

Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods — Facebook Photo Gallery

6 Plat Map Pointers

Plat maps got you flustered?  Our pointers will help!  Visit the latest Ticor Blog:

6 Tips for Reading Plat Maps

We’ve even included a free, downloadable ‘tip sheet.’  Easy to share and save. 

Ticor’s Techies advise that we’re seeing some lively traffic on this post. That tells us to keep this rich content coming your way.  Look for more details about ‘Plats’ in next month’s post.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Claim Your Oscar

Michael Katz

Claim Your Oscar  

We all work a lot, prospecting for new clients.  Seems to me that it’s worthwhile to stop a rethink what to ask, and what to say, once we have those important appointments.  Katz has some fun, telling us to be comfortable with being unique.

In his words, how you apply your own unique knowledge to each client’s particular situation, is what matters.  And I agree, that this is how we all work best. How we get our next customer too.

Spring Market …… coming soon?

If the last couple of days are any indication, could be that we have a Spring Market winding up. So, please book those Title & Escrow orders with me and Ticor!  Our talented Property Info Team would love to help you prepare for the weekend. Discounts too, for online orders.

CONTACT Ticor Prop Info HERE

Coffee meeting happening next week. I’ll explain some changes we’ve made here at RRNetwork.com, and welcome you to join me. Details, just connect with me in the usual ways! Thanks all.

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com

 

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October RRNetwork Update

Thanks Attendees!  And thanks to our guest presenters, Jon Rosichelli and Dan Blair.  Today’s group learned about ‘Staging’ for Seattle homes, and got a ‘Lending Update.’  Contact these professionals:

Jon Rosichelli Design  (206) 380-6296

Dan Blair, MetLife Home Loans (206) 354-6967  Dblair@metlifehomeloans.com

Allied Arts Looking for Real Estate Agent Participants

As mentioned at today’s Realtor Referral Network, Allied Arts is looking for incoming board members. For more info about this great way to plug into your neighborhood, contact:

Ezra Basom  Allied Arts   ezrab@alliedarts-seattle.org

What did you enjoy about today’s meeting?  Let me know by blogging here! Thanks all. 

- JMH

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Retaggr, your virtual biz card

Sometimes you need an electronic business card, for posting online or adding to the end of email.  We’re impressed with ‘Retaggr.’   Here is their website:  Retaggr

Have you started using Retaggr, and if so, what do you think?

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title and RRNetwork, Seattle

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Scan Music & More on Cell phone; Obama to Appoint Tech Czar

These new cell phones, such as the iPhone or the TMobile G1, do a lot more than letting you talk and text.  Imagine finding the best price for something, anything really, by scanning a bar code with your cell phone.  Or, hold your phone to a speaker, and quickly learn the name of the song playing (along with the artist, and where to buy).  National Public Radio (NPR) just aired pieces about these programs.   Here ‘s a link.

Click here for the story:  “How to Track Music, Scan Bar Codes with Cell Phone,” NPR.org, November 11, 2008

Obama has stated he will appoint a ‘Tech Czar.’  Here’s another link to learn more.

Click here for the story:  “Obama Expected to Appoint Technology Czar,” NPR.org, November 10, 2008

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Co, RRNetwork.com

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“Familiarity Breeds Clients”

Maybe those of us in sales & marketing make things too complicated sometimes.  Find out one smart fellow’s answer right here.

Familiarity Breeds Clients

Copyright ©2008 Blue Penguin Development, Inc. All rights reserved.

www.BluePenguinDevelopment.com

With the recent emphasis on ‘internet technology / IT’ marketing, I’m thinking it’s wise to stop a minute and remember what can always be working for you in the background. Thanks to Michael Katz.

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork & Ticor Title Company, Seattle

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Google Search Changes; Best of 2008 Already!

Google Search Changes

It appears that Google is revising and refining its ‘search’ parameters.  Check out this article from INMAN NEWS: 

Goodbye to Google Ranking

This kind of gives the delivery of your ‘Item of Value’ each month a whole new twist, doesn’t it?

Best of 2008……a Little Early

Getting a jump on ‘Best of’ Lists, Seattle Magazine has published its “Best of Seattle, Reader’s Choice.”  Does it say something about our city, that the first item on this list is ‘Beauty & Health: Hair Colorist?’  Don’t miss related articles, such as ‘Best of 2008: People / Entertainment / Shopping / Kids’ and more, and our thanks to this very local mag.  There’s even a ‘Best of 2008: Random:’

Best of 2008: Reader’s Choice  

Copyright Seattle Magazine

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Pandora Christmas Tunes

Nothing beats free tunes, especially while you’re ploughing thru work on your computer. My favorite FREE music website, Pandora.com, has just announced some great ‘Holiday’ music blends:

Click here for Holiday Music from Pandora

Listen to Peaceful Holidays (maybe New Age is a better description), Jazz or Country Holidays, Christmas Blues, Classical or Motown Holidays, or for your next martini mixer, try Swingin’ Christmas.  Or of course, since this is Pandora, you can create your very own Holiday ‘station,’ starting with a song you like. 

Having spent 10 years in the business music industry, I have a healthy respect for what it takes to program this kind of variety and content.  The fact that Pandora is free, well, it just makes the music a little bit sweeter, you know?

Anyone have other suggestions for cool Holiday tunes online?

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Co, RRNetwork.com

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Sox for Xmas

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On a personal note, Christmas ! Sounds like it will be a ‘Sox & Underwear,’ very practical, kind of theme for many households …….. vs iPods, diamonds,  and new laptops.  Family and friend time is most important of course! Everyone is hanging on and hanging in.   

Coming in 2009 from Ticor:  IT / Tech classes with clock hours. Curriculum submitted for approval from the State.  

Remember, we have County Courthouse closures on the days of 12/25 and again on 1/1. No recordings will occur on these days. Good holidays to all!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company & RRNetwork.com

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More 2008 Best of, David Sedaris, Christmas Carol the Musical at Moore Theatre

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NPR has posted its ’2008 Best of’ list.  How many of these are familiar to you: 

Best CDs of 2008

The Best DVDs of 2008 

Best Books of 2008  

Also see a fine selection of other ‘best’ music and reads. Also see a colorful section covering ‘Spirit of the Season,’ and my favorite ‘Holiday Recipes’ (cookies, oh my!).  To view the entire webpage:

 

NPR Holidays 2008

 

Thirteen years ago, David Sedaris became famous, at least to me, with his description of a very seasonal occupation as a holiday elf.  Listen to an excerpt here:

 

David Sedaris & Crumpet the Elf, a Holiday Tradition

(copyright David Sedaris 1992)

 

Who knew that he could do Billie Holiday!

 

Opening 12/18 – Christmas Carol, the Musical

 

There’s still time to get tickets for ‘Christmas Carol, the Musical.’  Show opens Thursday, 12/18, and runs thru Sunday, 12/21.  Cast, crew, and orchestra total over 135 people.  First time this production has been seen here in Seattle. There’s even a tap number for you dance fans. 

Click logo here for more info:  08-12-18-christmascarol

 

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com, Ticor Title Company 

 

 

 

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Furlough Days Effect Courthouse Schedule

Furlough Days Effect Courthouse Schedule

Besides the usual ‘Holiday’ closures for King County Courthouse, ten new ‘furlough days’ have been announced.  These additional ‘closed’ dates are due to the budget deficit. 

So why should you care?  If the County Courthouse is closed, no transactions can be recorded.  This means that besides the usual ‘holiday’ of this Thursday, 1/1/09, the Courthouse will be also be closed on Friday, 1/2/09.  Not great news for those of you who may miss that 12/31/08 closing date for any purchases or sales in place. 

Watch your mail and deliveries in January, for my annual ‘Courthouse Holiday’ closure calendar.  We’ve noted the new ‘Furlough’ days to this calendar for you.

Happy New Year all!  Our offices are open all week, with the exception of 1/1/09.

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com, Ticor Title Company

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Remodeling Cost vs. Value

Remodeling Cost vs. Value in Seattle

Thinking of remodeling this year?  Take a look at Remodeling Magazine’s annual ‘Cost vs. Value’ update for Seattle. Click here:  Seattle Cost vs. Value

Some of the best returns here in Seattle include:

Siding Replacement (fiber-cement)– 96.2% return

Minor Kitchen Remodel — 95.5%

Deck Addition — 97.1%

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Facebook – A Broker’s Best Friend?

Facebook – A Broker’s Best Friend?

According to Newsweek, it’s quickly becoming another tool for all of us in real estate:  Facebook – A Broker’s Best Friend?

Speaking of posts, we had some record breaking hits here with last week’s post about ‘Remodeling Cost vs. Value.’  That post is still available, below, dated January 7.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Inauguration Schedule

Inauguration Day Schedule 

We’ve heard that many Seattle-ites will be hosting casual gatherings for the Inauguration this coming Tuesday.  Whether you’re hosting, or viewing everything in your jammies, you might want to check the ‘official’ schedule of Inauguration Day, since everything happens in ‘East Coast’ time.  The ceremony begins at 8:30 am, Pacific time. Here is the latest agenda, according to Rachel Cooper’s ‘About Washington Blog:

2009 Inauguration Day Schedule – Swearing In Ceremony

The swearing in happens early in the ceremony. 

An overview of Inauguration Weekend and Day events can be seen here:

Overview – 2009 Inauguration Day Events

Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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The Google Made Me Do It…..Eastlake Move

I’ve been hearing the term ‘Google Analytics’ for a while now.   This is certainly something you should consider, if you have a website.  The Word Press system is also great, with its own ‘analytics’ section.

My friend and colleague Matt Sweet just blogged about how Ticor has used Google Analytics to adjust the company website.  So, reading this will give you  a couple of ideas on why this stuff is important, and how  ‘Analytics’ are used — good to know.  Hmm….maybe you’ll see my comment over there too:  

Click here to read ‘The Google Made Me Do It.”

Thanks Matt, and keep on bloggin.

Our 2 1/2 block move is in process, and we’ll be up and running bright and early for you this Monday, 1/26/09.  Our new Seattle – Eastlake Escrow branch location is:

Ticor Title Company, 2369 Eastlake Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102

Shana, Samantha, and Denise look forward to serving you. And me, I’ll probably be around the corner at Louisa’s investigating the lattes!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Superbowl Ads

I daresay that those last couple of minutes yesterday were pretty exciting.  And if you missed the game, I’m sure you’ll want to see this year’s ads.  Here you go:  Super Bowl Ads

(Don’t miss E Trade’s ‘Talking Baby’)

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Google Latitude & Mars

Tracking down your colleague?  Google can help soon, with their new ‘Latitude.’  According to CNET.com, soon you can sign in and find out where your client, or friend, is, across town or cross county.  Google hopes its mapping technology will lead to ‘location based’ ads. Here’s the CNET link:  Google Latitude Keeps Tabs on Friends’ Locations

Speaking of locations, on Monday, Google Earth added ‘Mars Roving.’  Take a trip:  Google Earth Adds Mars Roving

Again, thanks CNET and those smarties at Google.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Latest News on Economy, Zillow RE BarCamp

FREE Agent Newsletter (‘Good Neighbor Gazette’) and more downloads thru Ticor. Get registered:  MyTicor.com Registration

Article about the economy – we like hope, yes we do: Rays of Hope Shine Through Dark Economic Clouds

TOMORROW 2-13 FRIDAY:  Big real estate Blogging and Website workshop at Zillow HQ.  Free; they do ask that you resgister:  Real Estate BarCamp

See you there! 

(Also on 2/13, King County Courthouse is CLOSED, furlough day. Monday, 2/16/09, President’s Day Holiday, so also closed.)

Coming in March:  Virtual Meetings and Facebook 101.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Rebar Camp Notes;Stimulus Plan for Homeowners

So many calls have come in this week on this event, that I thought I’d post some links here for you.  We had a great time  at last Friday’s ‘Rebar Camp,’ hosted at Zillow HQ, Seattle.  These Zillow folks lead quite an enlightening discussion about ‘SEO’ (search engine optimization — trust me, you want this for your website). 

Nice mix of web gurus and newbies at Rebar.  One lucky attendee had her website reviewed by everyone in the SEO group (oh, I’d say about 65+ people), including seminar leaders who were training on how to do a website really well.  Smart people - I wonder what this advice would have run, on the open market?!  For more perspective,  see Drew Meyers, Zillow, recap, with more links. 

In case you missed news on the new Homeowner package just announced, here are links. Thank you NAR for the info. Included is a ‘white paper’ and executive summary.

Homeowner Affordability & Stability

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com, Ticor Title Company, Seattle

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Know Thy Neighborhood

From ‘Walking Score’ to ‘Yelp,’ here’s a quick and handy list of neighborhood websites:

Know thy Neighborhood

Registered yet? Get your free password for our website:

Register here for myticor.com

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Tumblr, Blog with Tweets

Many of us are thinking of either starting a blog, or creating a new website. Take a look at ‘Tumblr.’  

Post anything. Tumblr makes it effortless to share text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from your browser, phone, desktop, email, or wherever you happen to be. “  Tumblr.com.

My colleague Matt Sweet has posted some good ‘how to’ tips on his blog:

See Tumblr review from Matt

Here’s Matt’s Tumblr site:

Matt’s Tumblr

One handy feature is the variety of ‘themes’ available here. So if you’re a bit graphics challenged like me, finding a ‘look’ for you blog should be easy.  Matt has also connected his Tumblr site to ‘Twitter.’ (No, I’m not quite there, are you? Soon we’ll all be tweetin’)

Happy Friday all.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Foreclosure Fix, Spring Forward

$75 Billion ‘Foreclosure Fix’  has already launched. Quoting CNN:

“NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The Obama administration’s foreclosure prevention program was launched Wednesday.

The multipronged fix calls for companies to help as many 4 million struggling borrowers by modifying loans so housing payments are no more than 31% of monthly gross income.

Separately, homeowners who haven’t missed a payment can refinance into lower-cost loans even if they have little or no equity. This is expected to help up to 5 million homeowners.”  CNN Foreclosure Fix

Local links:  Plan May Help Keep Seattleites Afloat, Seattle PI

Spring forward this Sunday, 3/8 at 2:00 am, so set your clocks ahead an hour at bedtime Saturday night.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Twitter in Training

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Almost daily, someone asks: ”What is  TWITTER ?”  The Twitter website starts their answer, with a question:  “What are you doing?” 

My friend and colleague Matt Sweet has posted some thoughts about using ‘Twitter’:

Twitter Tips

Guess I’m still not quite with it, since everything that occurs to me is related to my business. And most of the Twitter activity I hear about is based on personal things, recreation, and leisure. 

Still, maybe we should all take a minute and watch the ‘Common Craft’ video on the opening page of Twitter.  Here’s a link: twitter-logo

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Hulu, Academic Earth – Make it Snappy, and Free

We’d all like to be smarter. Especially when the topic is IT, Tech, or all things internet. Ok maybe most things.  Finding those ‘little gem’ blogs and websites is fun, and I’m happy to share the following.

Take a look at FreeLine, by Brad Fallon, creator of Stomper.net.  Give him two minutes, and he’ll give you some hip tech news.  Like today: 

The Ongoing Story of Song Titles, Twitter & Google

I didn’t know that advertising is in the works for our mobile phones. Also read about how Twitter is changing its user titles, for ‘higher site rankings’ on Google.

And just for fun, see HULU for free TV and movies. Or for some real education, discover Academic Earth.   Catch a lecture here, & sit in on that college course you wish you’d taken.  See, make it snappy, and it’s even free.

What’s your favorite snappy site?

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Washington Distressed Property Law Update

Revisions to Washington’s Distressed Property Law were signed by the Governor yesterday. Here’s a link:  Washington Distressed Property Law Update

Our thanks to Washington Association of Realtors® for the info.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Conficker Worm Fix

With ‘April Fool’s Day’ tomorrow, looks like there is a new alert about the ‘Conficker’ worm. Check out some fixes at one of my favorite ‘geeky’ websites. This one is worth bookmarking.  ‘How to Geek’ is always offering easy fixes for your tech challenges:

How to Scan and Remove Malicious Viruses

Going to microsoft.com is another way to download a patch.  My tech folks tell me that having one’s virus protection software up to date is not necessarily enough.  Believe me, doing a couple of preventative fixes now is a cinch in comparison to a major ‘recovery’ effort.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Sleepless and Sold in Seattle

Just published my first blog at Active Rain.  Take a look, and please feel free to post some coments on the Active Rain page (log onto Active Rain, to view and post comments).  This is Seattle Met Homes’ annual real estate sales report, and features terrific data on 107 Seattle neighborhoods:

Sleepless and Sold in Seattle by Julie McCullough Hale

(Cross posted at ActiveRain.com, JMHale blogs)

Here in Seattle, every day most of us in real estate are almost losing sleep over the ‘market.’  And studying reports just gives us all migraines.  Imagine my delight, when I discovered a new 107 Neighborhood Analysis that doesn’t make my eyes cross.  Nice having data that is easy to digest.  And, it should be a cinch for those prospective sellers and buyers.  So whether you’re reading this here in the Emerald city, or across the county, sit back and leaf thru Seattle Metropolitan Home Magazine’s newest take on the market.

I spent time with one of my favorite agents yesterday, going over the maps in 107 Neighborhoods by Numbers.  He was sending it immediately to some buyers, who love ‘the numbers,’ and who are deciding between several Seattle neighborhoods.  This interactive map gives both a ‘list view,’ and a map view. Click on the map, and you’ll see Metro Seattle chopped up into understandable neighborhoods. Click ‘South Seattle,’ and you’ll see a well defined West Seattle, and East to Lake Washington.  Next, select up to ten different neighborhoods to compare.  But wait, there’s more! 

Click on ‘compare neighborhoods,’ and the report gives you a quick view of only those you’ve selected.  I love it!  You can also click any of the 20 or so columns divided by categories like ‘2008 Median Home Price’ and ‘2007 Median Home Price.’  But the good reading is toward the end – use the navigation slider to view:

•·         “Meet the Neighbors”  (Median Age, percent single / married / divorced, Dogs owned vs. Cats owned, and other really important stuff)

•·         “The good, the bad, and the ugly.”  (Park acreage per square mile,  crime stats, minutes to Downtown)

•·         “So goes the Market” – Price Change since 2007, Comparable median price from 2005 to 2008, and more

Just click a ‘category’ to sort, and instantly – you have a handy comparison.

After digging thru all of this lovely data, visit the current issue’s opening article on real estate, ‘Buy? Sell? Or Hold on for Dear Life?‘   Senior Editor Matthew Halverson  has done a fine job evaluating what’s happening here in Space Needle-ville.  He interviewed home owners, lenders, and of course Realtors®, to see what’s happening through the eyes of many different people.  Here are some answers for anyone considering:

Outgrowing your current home – Should I buy, or wait?

Low Interest Rates – Time to Refinance?

Buying a Condo – Now, or wait?

Skip down to the conclusion or ‘Last Word,’ if you’re in a hurry.  But don’t miss the other content.  If you’re living in Seattle’s real estate market right now, or are about to relocate here, this is all worth a read.

In my job as a Seattle Title and Escrow professional, I see my share of reports.  For me, Seattle Metropolitan Homes has hit a grand slam with this month’s real estate report.  Take a look . 

 — Julie McCullough Hale

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- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Boost

Boost from Wa State

Aubrey Cohen, Seattle P.I. posted news:”First-time home buyers would get their $8,000 tax credit as a state loan at closing, under a measure the state Senate Ways and Means Committee approved Wednesday night.”  His blog from 4/17:

Wa State – First Time Buyer Credit News

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Seattle, RRNetwork.com

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With a little Yelp from my friends…..

YELP.com is the Sybil of the on line directories (one person, multiple personalities, but I digress….).  Yelp = on line yellow pages, social networking, and current neighborhood reviews of businesses.  Check out:

With a little YELP from my friends……    

Here’s a way to do some online writing , without the time it takes to blog full time.    (Do you suppose that clients review their agents and loan officers? Right now I see 148 reviews posted…….)

Other news

  • Ticor’s ‘Good Neighbor Gazette’ newsletter is available for download. Log onto myticor.com, then click:  May 09 ‘GNG’ from Ticor     
  • 16th Annual ‘Dining out for Life’ happens all day & night, Thursday, 4/30/09.  Dine out at one of over 150 participating eateries, and at least 30% is donated to Lifelong Aids Alliance.  More details:   Seattle 16th Annual Dining Out for Life

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Google Profile, Media Watch

Google Profile

So, who knew?  I have a Google Profile:

Julie’s Google Profile

You have one as well, if you have a Google account.  Besides being handy, completing your  profile helps direct more traffic your way.  And, it does look snazzy posted as a link on Facebook.

Media Watch

10 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make – CBS Money Watch.com

“Setting the price too high……….” was second on the list. First – “Failing to vet your Real Estate Agent.”

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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FHA – Downpayment Help for First Timers; Why Isn’t Zillow Dead?

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- “The U.S. government just gave the ailing home builders a ray of hope.

The Federal Housing Administration is paving the way for first-time buyers to tap a federal tax credit of up to $8,000 for a downpayment. The announcement, made Tuesday before several thousand real-estate agents, could prove a game changer for the sluggish housing market for new and existing inventory.” 

Full Article:  FHA Decision Could Benefit Home Buyers, Builders

CNET just posted a lively article:

CNET May 14, 2009 4:00 AM PDT, Rafe Needleman

“There was, of course, a fundamental shift in user behavior after the bust. But it wasn’t all bad. Buying activity on Zillow went down, though site traffic went up. As Barton says, “Buyers are on the sidelines, but not passively.” They’re monitoring the market, he says, looking for the time to jump in, to either buy or sell. Like the Zillow site itself, physical open houses are crowded, he says. The browsing activity doesn’t get reflected in home transaction data. Neither sales volumes nor prices are going up, even if people are circling open houses and online real estate sites like buzzards.”   

Full Article:  Why Isn’t Zillow Dead?

 - Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title and Escrow, RRNetwork.com 

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You Need Better Passwords ! Most Common Passwords

Long ago and far away, some of us may recall our first computer password.  Trouble is, lots of us are still using that same one.  These days, most of us juggle 10 to 20. 

System for saving a password? Well, I have my own ‘method’ that I’m glad to share with you in one of our IT Marketing round tables (email me). In the meantime, listen or read Omar Gallaga’s post from NPR’s ‘All Tech Considered:’

You need Better Passwords!

Source:  NPR.org / All Tech Considered, 5-18-09

What are the WORST passwords you can use?

PCMagazine says these are the most commonly used passwords, so if yours is on the list, they recommend you change it immediately.

  1. password
  2. 123456
  3. qwerty
  4. abc123
  5. letmein
  6. monkey
  7. myspace 1
  8. password 1
  9. blink182
  10. (your first name)

Source:  Yahoo Most Common Passwords

Just how many passwords do we really need?  Some tips for you.

The Search for the Perfect Password

Source:  NPR.org / All Tech Considered, 5-18-09

Farmer's Market Pig

Farmer’s Market Card just added to MyTicor.com. Contact me for registration and download info. This is for Seattle area markets.

 - Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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The Vendor Client Relationship, Wordle.net

It seems that the money crunch has reached fine dining and salon services.  If you have two minutes and need a laugh, view link below. Thank you to my friend Leslie Hale with Garrigan Lyman  for sending this YouTube video:

The Vendor Client Relationship, in the Real World

Word clouds are something I’ve not heard of, although I do admit to thinking this way sometimes.  This is a cinch to use, and it sure is fun.  You’ll want to ‘save’ to a PDF file, if you want to keep your creation private. Anything you save to the Wordle website stays there, period.

Word Clouds by Wordle

About JMH in Wordle

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Media Watch

Media Watch

 ”Your business name may already be reserved on Facebook.” Check out CNET article 6/12/09 here.  (Easy to save your own name, or something pretty close.  I just reserved:  www.Facebook.com/julie.m.hale . Easy!)

Find out who owns your home loan: CNBC Article 6/10/09

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Google, Bing, & the Browser Wars

Google’s Search Engine Time Machine

Thanks to my friend Matt Sweet for this news about Google.  And, not to be outdone, a while back Microsoft intro’d their newest entry in the ‘browser wars,’ BING:

Tour BING from Microsoft

One of our super techie Realtors said that in some circles, BING might stand for ‘But it’s not Google……’ You decide.

- Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com, Ticor Title Company

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Naymz, August Newsletter

Naymz   

Wondering what’s next, in your online profiles?  Take a look at NAYMZ.  

Julie’s Profile on Naymz

Creating my profile was a cinch, as the Naymz system gave me the option of simply loading my ‘Linked In’ profile (hmmm……maybe these sites are connected?  Pls comment here if you know!).  I’ve sent some ‘test’ invitations, and as you can see I now have connections with Diane, my Ticor Customer Service – Property Info Manager.

August Newsletter is ‘Up’

August’s edition of Ticor’s ‘Good Neighbor Gazette’ is posted and ready for download. This newsletter is easy to email, or mail, to your clients. Quickly customize this with your contact info, and your marketing piece is ready!  Log on to:

Ticor Website

Then click ‘Resources,’ and look for the Good Neighbor Gazette.’

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Your next potential client, soon to arrive…

Rene states the truth, one more time. Now, if only I had a family member working at Best Buy! Thx Rene! -  Julie McCullough Hale

(Reblogged from Rene’s Active Rain blog)

 “There’s a group of extremely bright and tech-savvy young people coming up in the world that will be first time homebuyers in the very near future. Will you be ready for them?

Your next potential client, soon to arrive, will in all likelihood be a young person in their 20’s. They grew up with technology, and they have some rather sophisticated expectations about anyone they will work with.

Will you know how to work with them? Will you know how to talk to them?

Shannon Fabre, Best Buy Geek Squad

My daughter (#2) will be 22 this month. She’s going to college, lives on her own, and one of the many things she does is work in the Geek Squad at Best Buy. I call her today’s normal. She didn’t go to school for computers or technology, it was just part of her everyday ‘normal’ upbringing.

Shannon doesn’t remember a time when there wasn’t a computer or the internet around. She had her own PC, as did her brother and sister, from a very early age. When she was in high school they did their social studies, math, science, history, and English assignments using word, excel, power point, etc.

She’s always had a fascination for computers and exploring the net. She has a wide spectrum of interests and a deep passion for music, theater, and acting. Shannon doesn’t look at technology like its something extraordinary or outside her realm. It just is, and her attitude cracks me up because it’s so, “doesn’t everybody know this stuff?”

Shannon still has some school to go and like most students is somewhat starving, but not for long. She attends investment seminars and is busy formulating her strategies to meet her goals. One of which is to own real estate.

She does her homework when she wants something and knows how and where to get the answers. She’ll check you out very thoroughly and make choices as to whom she will use to represent her with great scrutiny.

Shannon Fabre, Geek Squad

Like a lot of young people today; when she moved back up to Washington from Southern California last year, she handled almost everything online except driving the car. She’s a good judge of character. You can’t BS your way around her and go for a close. She wants to see your value, judge your character, check your motives and will discuss these things with her friends.

Shannon is not bashful; she’s a better negotiator than I am, and a stickler for detail.

Her preferred method of communication is texting then email then maybe Facebook (that is if you’ve made your way into her circle of friends).

She’s an awesome daughter and it’s probably very obvious that I am a proud father. Yet, I say this because she and all of her friends are very much alike in this certain way. They’re smart, hip, investigative, transparent, authentic, street smart, and a little shy at first until they develop some trust for you. They expect you to be honest and know what you’re talking about. They won’t tolerate any pushy sales tactics. You’ll have to earn their trust and their business.

They are, ‘Your next potential client, soon to arrive.’ “

by Rene Fabre, Ticor’s Market VP and IT Evangelist

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Zillow Rebar Camp, Tea Time, Sept Networking, Vaca

Rebar Camp, SeattleRebar Camp is a FREE, day long learning opportunity. If you’d like to know more about Social Networking, Blogging, and IT Marketing, this is the place for you. 

Ticor Title is happy to announce its sponsorship of ‘Rebar Camp,’ happening Tuesday, 9/8/09.    At the moment there are over 400 reserved. Ajay Mehta with Zillow assures me that there’s room for more.  More info:

Rebar Camp — Main Page   

RSVP for 9-8-09 Here

So, who’s already reserved?

Topics will include Twitter, Blogging 101, and Web Site coaching, I’m sure. And Team Ticor will be there to answer your title and escrow questions.

(Rene and I attended the first Seattle Rebar Camp, and learned tons. Did I mention the free lunch and a t-shirt while they last?  Sweet!)

Iced tea

It’s time for my annual ‘Summer’ vacation. So thoughts instantly turn to important things, like iced tea!  Here’s a fun article from those smarties at NPR’s ‘The Splendid Table - Tea Time.’ 

My spies tell me that the simple suggestions here for ‘Iced Tea’ make the perfect drink.  Cold brewed Iced Tea – Ah, Vacation!

September Networking invitations are out.  We’re happy to welcome Dan Blair, MetLife Home Loans back to the group.   July 30th brought new lending guidelines. Learn from the expert here.  See ‘Next Meeting’ for more info, and to reserve.

Annie & her scooter

Annie & her scooter

Time for me to scoot on out for that vacation.  Team Ticor has you covered of course:

Customer Service / Prop Info — 206-720-6969  Email Customer Service Here

Escrow – Shana Ginter & Aria Shim — 206-720-0114
 

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Belltown & Capitol Hill Condo Auctions, Dan Blair, Beatles Rock Band, Ticor Dashboard

Belltown, Capitol Hill Condo Auctions

September 27th, Gallery and Brix condos will be auctioned.  For details:

My Urban Abode

Thanks to Matt Warmack and Maryam Mirnateghi, Keller Williams, for links and their valuable perspective.  Videos too. Nice!   Gallery Condo

 

Dan Blair – Lending Update

Dan Blair, MetLife Home Loans, demystified new lending requirements today. We had a strong turnout  at monthly RRN / Agent networking coffee.  Some new faces too. Thanks Dan.  Got lending questions? Contact Dan Blair here.

Beatles Rock Band   Beatles Drums_88x66

If you’ve been working and missed it, here is CNET’s review of the new BEATLES Rock Band.  Yes, many of us parents will know ALL of the words.  My hunch is, maybe our kids will keep up just fine!  

Ticor Dashboard  

Need some help, managing your biz?  Ticor can help. 

Ticor Dashboard is a ‘virtual transaction coordinator:’

  • Access online, from any computer, 24 / 7 . 
  • View status of your scheduled closings. 
  • Send email updates to clients in a snap. 

See Dashboard DEMO HERE

TICOR TITLE LOGO

  

Coming soon:  New Fall Sports Schedules for download…..

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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10 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make, New Videos for Buyers

CB034070Skimping on marketing was one of the ten biggest mistakes that Sellers make, according to HGTV.  What do you think the #1 mistake is?  Thanks to ‘HGTV’ for this ‘top ten list:’

Ten Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make 

 

There is still time for your First Time Homebuyers to take advantage of the $8K tax credit.  To help you get the message across, here are 3 new videos just posted to our Ticor ‘First Time Homebuyer’ site:

$8K First Time Home Buyer Credit

Closing Costs

Mortgage & Interest Rates

Thanks to wahomeowners.com. j0440988

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Seattle’s Troubled Real Estate Loans

CB017982Puget Sound Business Journal with news about our Seattle real estate market:

“Seattle area tops in US for Troubled Real Estate Loans.”

The timing is right to learn ‘Short Sales.’ 

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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October Events – RRNetwork Welcomes Active Rain

Have Coffee with RRNetwork & Active Rain

Join us for October 14th’s Realtor Referral Network!  We’re happy to welcome Bob Stewart with Active Rain. 

For details, see:  NEXT MEETING

Twitter logo 

Twitter = ’hot topic,’ and here’s your chance to learn from an expert. Meet Peggy Dolane with Provient Marketing

Advanced Twitter for Business
Date:  Fri, Oct 23  |  9 a.m. – noon 
$125
Location:  Lower Queen Anne, near SPU

Contact Peggy Dolane to register.

Biznik Event 10/8, Thursday

October offers more networking opportunities.   Robert Lani, Keller Williams, and friends, hosting ‘BizNik’ event:

Networking with a Cause – Green Halloween Event

Location:  EcoHaus, 4121 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA

Date:  Thurs Oct 8, 2009  |   6:30 PM

“Networking with a Cause is back and this time we are going GREEN. We are excited about teaming with Green Halloween to bring to you a night of networking, education, sampling of earth friendly and local food and drinks, and of course – supporting awesome causes in our community and world.

Join us at EcoHaus, home of the Northwest’s largest selection of eco-friendly building supplies, as we explore ways that we can “green” our Halloween celebrations and daily lives.”

At posting, this event already has 39 attendees signed up. Room for more, we’re sure!

Check out Julie’s new FACEBOOK Business page. Wow!  Be a fan!!!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods

Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods 

 Seattle Magazine has published its 2009 ‘Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods.’   Great info to keep or share!

Seattle’s Top 110 Neighborhoods

Guess what — #1 is NOT Ballard.  I hear the Ballard people smiling & hoping for parking to appear.

Seattle’s Top Ten Neighborhoods

More on Seattle Neighborhoods…..including Fremont, Redmond, Wallingford, Sodo, Columbia City, and Kent

Seattle’s Recession Proof Neighborhoods

Congrats to Vashon!  We have some terrific agents there.

Seattle Best Investment Neighborhoods

It is only occasionally that one reads ‘Highland Park’ and ‘Green Lake’ in the same category.  Some good reading here.

Thanks very much to Seattle Magazine, and authors:  Elizabeth M. Economou, Karen Johnson and Virginia Smyth; Research by Sheila Mickool with Sarah Dawe and Alexis Morley.

Photographs by Brianne Nicole Braun

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Title, RRNetwork.com

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Zombies back for Halloween

Commoncraft’s Zombie Preparation Guide is here for you:

And I thought they were talking about the bad guys getting into my computer.   This is much more fun, and not nearly as scary!  Our thanks to Commoncraft.com.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Renewed

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Renewed!

Here’s the scoop:

Home Buyer Tax Credit Renewed….Expanded!

 - Julie McCullough Hale, RRNetwork.com, Ticor Title Company

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Why you need a Realtor……..

What to expect from your Realtor. Thanks to our friends with Washington Homeowners.com.

So, that’s why everyone needs a Realtor!  I like this one.  See six videos made for your clients:  Home Buyer Videos

 Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Ticor Holiday Labels Just Announced…..

We’ve just announced our Holiday Label offer…..a nice Ticor tradition for you. Two styles available:

2009 Holiday labels #Snowflake

2009 Holiday labels #Snowman

Contact JULIE to order!  Please allow 1 week for production. Cost is $2.60 for 2 sheets of labels, including delivery:

Avery 5160 — 30 labels / page (default selection),

 or

Avery 5167 — 80 labels / page (by request)

Special thanks to the very BEST Customer Service Team in the Title business, Diane Brittenham, Anne Serex, and Rachel Jacobson, with Ticor Title & Escrow!!

Note:  This offer is exclusively for active Ticor clients, so Realtors, Loan Officers, etc.

-  Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Remodeling Cost vs Value; Agent Networking Recap

It’s time for the annual report from Remodeling Magazine:

 
This link is for Seattle area, 2009 – 2010. 
Midrange includes:

 

  • Entry Door Replace – Recoup 65% to 128% of your cost, depending on material (glass, steel)
  • Bathroom Remodel — Recoup 71% of cost
  • Minor Kitchen Remodel – 78% Recoup
  • Home Office Remodel – 48% Recoup

So much for remodeling MY home office!  We will take another look, however, at the first floor bath. 

This is a GREAT link to share with your clients!  Leaf thru the info yourself, create a quick ‘recap,’ and email this before Thanksgiving.

We’ve noticed in the ‘analytics’ of my website here, that this particular report is viewed regularly, almost every week. Wow!  Just remember to credit Remodeling Magazine, of course. (always credit your source!) 

Thx again to Brockerman Hale Remodeling Specialists, and Christopher Hale, for sharing this link.

Agent Networking — November Sessions

Thanks to the nice crowd for our first BURIEN agent networking group. It was cozy with over 15 of us, terrific!  Thanks also to our Seattle group, meeting last week.  

Some links for you,  from my techie friend, Mr. Matt Sweet:

Matt’s Blog — TWITTER  or Twitter & Dept of Transportation

We’re working on our December topics now.  I can share the dates with you:

Seattle RRNetwork — Wednesday, 12/9/09

Burien RRNetwork – Wednesday, 12/16/09

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com 

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Selling During the Holidays

Tips from Seattle Times, regarding how to sell during the holidays.  

Homes Can Sell During the Holidays

Holiday reminder — King County Courthouse is closed beginning tomorrow, and through the rest of the week. 

We are seeing tremendous ‘closing’ activity in our Escrow branches. With the original ‘first time home buyers’ credit deadline of 11/30, there are dozens of closings scheduled for 11/30/09.  Keep in close touch w/ your Escrow team.

Good Thanksgiving weekend to all!  We are open today and tomorrow, then closed for the holiday on Thanksgiving Day, and Friday.

 Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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20 Top Characteristics Used to Price Home; Facebook Security and Safety

Thanks to NAR for this newsy little article. Click below for link:

Top Twenty Characteristics Used to Price Home

For anyone using Facebook, here are some handy tips from the Techies / New York Times:

5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe on Facebook

Remember, NY Times may require you to ‘log in’ for this article. It’s sure worth a read.  Security and adjusting settings is a question I’m asked about almost daily.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com 

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Oversimplified Marketing

What’s Your Marketing Statement?

Feeling overwhelmed with your marketing? Join the club! Maybe it’s time to simplify. And who better to describe this, than that smart fellow Michael Katz, Blue Penguin Development.  Give his latest newsletter a look:

“I’m going to tell you a secret………. 

Oversimplified Marketing….”

As I said in my request to Michael Katz, when asking his ‘OK’ to publish this elegantly simple blog post…….This sure beats the ‘elevator speeches’ lots of folks have been struggling to produce over the past couple of years!  Thanks Michael!

To subscribe to Michael’s newsletter (I do! So should YOU!)

Link here to Subscribe - Michael Katz Monthly Newsletter

Click here for Blue Penguin Development – Katz Newsletter

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Ticor Holiday Crew; Julie on YouTube?

Ticor HOLIDAY CREW!!!      

We are fully staffed thru the Holidays for you.  Your quick contact guide:

Click here to email:    Customer Service / Property Info

Or dial:  206-720-6969  (Diane, Anne, & Rachel)

Click ourCONTACTpage here, for all of our terrific ESCROW branches.

Wishing you the very BEST Holiday Season. I’m off for a while, to enjoy Christmas with my family. Looking forward to a wonderful ’2010′ with all of you.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

 

 

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Using Twitter, Facebook Safely; HUD Training for Agents

Using Facebook and Twitter safely continues to be a hot topic. Thanks to CNET.com for this recent post, with step by step instructions:

Facebook and Twitter Safety Tips from CNET.com

Do you know about the new HUD 1 statements for 2010? Don’t be surprised before your first closing of the new year. 

Learn from our favorite pro, Tammy Woodruff, Ticor Escrow Manager for King and Snoho Counties.  See Tammy ‘LIVE” and learn from a true expert over coffee:

Next Meeting — HUD 1 Briefing from Ticor 

(Seattle and Burien Sessions in January!)

Get moving in January! Bring a friend, and join us for agent networking 1/13 or 1/20. 

Thanks all and a very Happy New Year to you.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Social Networking in Plain English: HUD1′s

Thanks Commoncraft.com!  Social Networking is demystified for you right here.

For more quick videos, connect now to Commoncraft.com !

Speaking of training, our informal poll today revealed that MOST of us don’t know enough about the new HUD1 statements.  Join us for coffee at our Seattle or Burien RRNetworking sessions.  More info:  NEXT MEETING 

Need a more personal session?  Contact Julie HERE and let’s get booked for January!

 Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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New HUDs – Learn more this week

REMINDER:

New ‘HUD1′ forms are now in effect. 

Learn what’s NEW, and understand these before your next closing. We’ll be in Burien this week at:   909 Coffee and Wine on 153rd, 10 am this Weds 1/20.

Meet Tammy Woodruff and Susan Smith from Ticor Escrow. Enjoy your favorite coffee drink, and remember your listing flyers and buyers’ needs to share with the group. Please reserve by contacting Julie at 206-478-7312.

Meeting begins 10 am, adjourns promptly at 11 am.

Thanks also attendees, 1/18; great turnout for our Short Sale Webinar. We’re bringing Christopher Rockey to Seattle THIS WEEK.  More details soon!

For help with  Short Sales, visit Ticor’s new site:  www.ticorshortsale.com

 Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Dashboard from Ticor; Online orders

We’ve offered online transaction management for years. And with so many new clients joining Ticor, it’s time to take a look at our popular ‘Dashboard’ system.         

Here’s an online slide show that walks you through some of the benefits:

Dashboard Demo

In addition to Dashboard, simplified ‘online ordering’ is in the works. In the meantime, you are always welcome to email your title orders directly to us c/o our great Customer Service group:

Click here:  Email directly to Ticor Customer Service

(Already a Dashboard user, but you’ve misplaced your password? No worries – email us at the address noted above, and we’ll quickly ‘re-set’ you!)

By sending your orders electronically, we can pass on some savings on the title costs to your Homeowner.  A nice benefit for you to mention to your clients – these days, everyone appreciates saving $!

Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Social Media Clock Hours

Clock Hour Classes March 23 & 30

Join me for my first ‘Social Media’ Clock Hour Classes. My colleague Matt Sweet, aka Mr. Internet, will ‘team teach’ classes with me. Reserve by emailing me here:  Contact JMH 

Social Media 101 with Ticor  

Tuesday, March 23 — 10 am to 1 pm, and

Tuesday, March 30 — 10 am to 1 pm

Location: Coldwell Banker Danforth, Northgate, 2111 N. Northgate Way, #101, Seattle, WA 98133

Cost:  6 Clock Hours for $72

(or audit class for $36)

Thanks to Allan Kuipers with CB!  He’s offering to host pizza for attendees – cool!   Space limited; please reserve asap.

Twitter for Toddlers

Ok, maybe not for toddlers. How about Twitter for Beginners?  Almost daily, someone asks me ‘so, what is the deal w/ Twitter?’   Click here to find how to get started, or just to learn more:  

Five Things  -  Get Started with Twitter

Seattle in the Top Ten….Again!

Check out my Facebook Business page, for link. And become a ‘ JMH fan,’ when you visit!

Julie’s Facebook Biz Page

 -  Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Social Media Clock Hours – North Seattle

We are happy to announce NEW ‘Social Media’ Clock Hour classes!    Join me and my colleague Matt Sweet on March 23, and again on March 30.

Registration and more details here, thru Ticor’s EVENTBRITE link!

(click on logo here:) 

Registration powered by Eventbrite

Customers go online to search for everything these days.  How will they find you?  Learn ‘Social Media’ from two of the Seattle Real Estate Community’s BEST!

Workshop includes:

- Introduction / Overview, Internet and Social Media

- Create your own Twitter, Linked In, and Facebook Business Page

- Practice using tools for ‘Time Blocking’ and Social Media ‘Time Management’

- Set up your ‘Google’ profile

- Lecture combined with workshop format

Bring your lap top! Wireless included.

Social Media 101 with Ticor  

Tuesday, March 23 — 10 am to 1 pm, and

Tuesday, March 30 — 10 am to 1 pm

Location: Coldwell Banker Danforth, Northgate, 2111 N. Northgate Way, #101, Seattle, WA 98133

Cost:  6 Clock Hours for $72

(or audit class for $36)

Thanks to Allan Kuipers with CB!  He’s offering to host pizza for attendees – cool!   Space limited; please reserve asap.

-  Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

 

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My Dropbox; Pandora visits Seattle

Dropbox.com     

Learning about handy computer ‘stuff’ is a joy for me.  Recently,  Michaelle Crovisier, Keller Williams, told me about ‘Dropbox.’

There are plenty of times that I’d like to make a file magically appear from my Desk top computer, to my Laptop. Shazam — enter Dropbox. 

Dropbox is an online file sharing system. It’s easy to use, every day.  And, it has some extras built in, that I’m sure I’ll use eventually. 

(No more saving to jump drives. No more emailing files and resaving. Sweet!)

This free service gives you 2 GB of storage. Then there are monthly prices for storage of $9.99 to $19.99 a month.  (So far, I’m doing just fine with the free service, thank you very much).

The program installed quickly. And I was able to add some subfolders right away, to keep myself organized. 

Try Drop Box HERE, thru me.  Once you sign up, you can invite others ‘in,’ and gain a little extra storage for yourself.  Nice!

(Earn up to another 3 GB in Bonus space, thru friends your refer ‘in.’)

Or just go to their website, Dropbox.com, and watch the quick video demo.  (Video is  produced by some of my favorite trainers, Commoncraft.com, so it’s quick & clever.) 

Say, here’s a blog post from my favorite music service, Pandora. Did anyone make it to the event?  Pandora hits Seattle    

April RRN info just posted — can’t wait for you to meet this smart marketing pro, Peggy Dolane.

And keep those ideas coming my way! 

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Friend Your Mother

Friend your mother, and other tips on treading carefully via Facebook. Thanks to marketing maven Peggy Dolane for sharing this:

Friend Your Mama   

(from Seattle Times, 4/9/10)

Yesterday at RRNetwork coffee, Peggy gave tips about how to simplify your marketing & Social Media. And we talked ‘Branding.’  Stay tuned for more.

Here’s Peggy Dolane:        Peggy’s FACEBOOK Biz Page       Provient Marketing

Short Sales Speedier   

HAFA Brochure — From NAR

IRS Rules on Short Sales — Mortgage / Debt forgiveness 

Need more? We’ve tidied this up for you on our blog post:

HAFA recap from Ticor Short Sale site

Good Neighbor Gazette

Click here & download our handy GNG / monthly newsletter, 2 pages for 2 bucks.  Add your info in the corner, the email or mail.  Sample shows below.

GNG – April 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 - Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com 

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Flavors.me

“A website in 10 minutes.” Worth a look?   Here’s mine:

Julie’s new Flavors.me website

“Flavors.me allows anyone to create an elegant website using personal content from around the internet.” 

An elegant little website. Or ‘micro site.’ I guess.

And it’s for my favorite price. Want your own?

Video

Flavors.me

Thanks to Tim McMann with The Biz Cats.com for this tip. Here’s a link to their review, and their Facebook page: 

BizCats review Flavors.me  

BizCats on Facebook

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Add Roost to your Facebook Biz page

Need to liven up your Facebook ‘Business’ or ‘Fan’ Page? 

Roost has a simple Real Estate ‘App,’ with handy instructions.

Here’s a link to my Facebook Business page, and my new Roost tab:

Julie’s Roost Tab on Facebook

Pretty cool, yes? (*Welcome to ‘LIKE,’ if you do! Like is the new ‘Fan.’)

Here’s the tutorial, from Derek Overbey, and those smart folks at Roost: 

Also just added:  More info about our next networking Coffee. Stop by the NEXT MEETING tab, for a preview. And save May 12, 10 am, in your calendar. Thanks!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods

Hats off, once again to Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.  Their annual ‘Seattle’s Best Neighborhoods’ article is packed with pics, facts, and chat.  Pick up a copy of this for your office lobby! 

(Just published May, 2010)

Seattle’s Top Neighborhoods – 15 Best

Individual ‘Must Live’ Neighborhoods, according to Seattle Metropolitan Magazine (photo right, Will Austin):

15  NEIGHBORHOODS

 • AlkiQueen AnneGreen LakeMadison ParkView RidgeNormandy ParkWoodinvilleRichmond BeachCapitol HillKirklandColumbia CityRenton HighlandsMaple LeafBallardShoreline

Charts and Maps

Remember, it’s easy to compare neighborhoods, thanks to the charts provided.  Also, find yours, either by the MAP, or alphabetically by NAME of the neighborhood(s).

Chart showing 107 Seattle Area ‘Neighborhoods by the Numbers’

Map View    (Don’t miss ‘North, South, East’ etc, which includes Snohomish County, or South County neighborhoods like Auburn & Renton.  Kitsap / Bainbridge also avail.

List View  (Starts with Auburn, ends with Woodinville)

Every neighborhood sorted by categories — including:

- Price change since 2008 (or 2006, if you want a real shake up)

- Home sales (as in number of sales, 2009, within a specific Neighborhood)

- Diversity

- Minutes to Downtown

- Average Walk Score

- Crimes

One of my favorite clients asked me for ‘micro data,’ about ‘every neighborhood in Seattle.’  His Buyer was quite precise, and asked for lots of statistical data before selecting a neighborhood.  My Agent friend was delighted when I gave him this report from Seattle Metropolitan Homes

Good listing and selling to all!  See you at RRNetwork coffee this Wednesday, 5/12.  We’re excited about meeting Bob Dunn, WordPress Specialist.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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YouTube is 5 – Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday YouTube!  Not bad for a Kindergarten-er.

-  Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Seattle Farmer’s Market Card

Farmer’s Market Card!

Your clients will love this handy postcard.

It’s our most popular ‘Item of Value’ of the year!  Easy to add your contact info, then deliver or mail to your favorite clients. We leave plenty of room for your business logo, photo, and contact info (side 2).

A dozen Seattle Farmer’s Markets are listed.  Side two features a web link, to search for your other favorite Seattle area neighborhood markets.

  • Contact me for this layout in Publisher, or PDF format. (We’ll email to you)
  • We are required by Washington State Insurance Commissioner to charge for this marketing material.
  • Cost for this template is $1.10. 
  • Payment may be required in advance. 
  • To order, please contact me directly:  email Julie HERE
  • Sample below!!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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Slydial

Ever called someone, & hoped they wouldn’t answer?

Yes, it’s contrary to all we’ve learned about direct marketing.

Nonetheless, I’m surprised at how often I find this little tool useful. Meet my pal Slydial.  For $3 / month, I can dial directly into someone’s Voice Mail. Pretty slick, yes?  

FAQ about Slydial HERE.

I recall keeping my old QWEST pager for another 18 months, after buying my first cell phone. Why?  I had plenty of folks who wanted to leave orders and other business on a message, preferring NOT to talk w/ me directly.

It’s nothing personal – it’s just business.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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Steve Jobs – Service Lesson, iPhone 4

I was interested to see Steve Jobs’ press conference today. Here’s the link:

Apple Steve Jobs Press Conference, 2010 07 16

First, as a new Apple user (iPad) — which I’m liking very much.

And secondly, ‘Customer Service’ is how I’ve built my business.   

But Apple’s handling of the ‘Antenna-gate’ issues is a case study in what I call a ‘Service Breakdown.’

An eloquent speaker, Jobs instantly moved into proving why these problems were overblown.  The poor users had to wait thru most of the press conference, before knowing the ‘fix,’ or how Apple would make them happy. 

You see, all of us have expectations of each daily ‘service experience.’  That goes for buying groceries, flying to Bermuda,  or getting a new smart phone.

When our expectations are not met, we feel either annoyed, or victimized.  The Apple 4 iPhone probably has people feeling both. Even though it sure seems to me that there are zillions of very happy iPhone 4 users.

Remember the hard truth about customer service:

Happy customers will tell 3 people about their experience.

Unhappy customers tell at least 10.

The good news:  It is possible, to take a disastrous service problem, and create a customer ‘for life.’  Follow these 6 steps: *

Rule #1. Apologize.

Rule #2. Correct the problem. 

Rule #3. Empathize.  

Rule #4. Compensation.   (also called ‘Symbolic atonement;’ extend an extra courtesy as a gesture of accommodating the client)

Rule #5. Notify your Team Members. 

Rule #6. Follow-up.   (Call, a personal note, whatever fits your style and the situation)

No one can promise perfect service.  But we can all do a better job of recovering, when a breakdown occurs. 

And sure, Apple is making a nice offer to its clients. I just wish they’d done so a bit earlier.

(p.s. Will I buy an iPhone — someday, you bet!)

* Credit the remarkable Ron Zemke, and Chip Bell, for their book about creating marvelous ‘service experiences’ for customers.  These fellows,  way back in the 80′s, taught me much of what I’ve used these 30+ years in various service industries.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

 

 

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How Does Your Rent Compare?

Need Rental Comps?

Some of us are working with ‘Absentee Owners.’  And landlords like data. 

I like this site, called ‘Rent-o-meter.’  Load an address, show Studio or number of Bedrooms, then watch the meter run!

You’ll see how your rent stacks up to neighboring properties.  And Rent-o-meter maps where the comparable rentals are, showing the exact location and comparable rent. 

How about if you’re wondering what the rent may be, on your own home?  I like Zilpy.com (hats off to Matt Warmack, for pointing out this site to me).   Again, just plop in your address, and a quick report appears that shows an estimated rental value of your property.  Rental comps show here too.  And, there are some graphs for the truly data hungry.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title and Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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LinkedIn – Revisited

LinkedIn - Revisited

Seems that I’ve had a ‘LinkedIn’ profile for, well, forever. A few years anyway.  I like that it sits in the background, quietly connecting me with other professionals. 

One feature of LinkedIn is ‘Recommendations.’  We used to call this a ‘Testimonial.’  I’m glad to recommend my favorite business people, and they do the same for me. 

Here is my ‘LinkedIn’ profile:

Visit Julie on LinkedIn

Check out this video from Common Craft.  You’d think that Sellers and Buyers may do a ‘Google’ search, when they’re looking for real estate pros.  LinkedIn always registers pretty high, at least for me.

Remember that RRNetwork is on ‘Summer Break’ for August.  Ticor Title & Escrow is always at your service, of course.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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FAQ – Wa State Insurance Commissioner

Occasionally, my clients ask for things such as ‘flyer stands,’ or for  money toward advertising costs.  The Washington State Insurance Commissioner clearly states what is allowed, under Washington State Code. 

I thought that it might be useful to post some ‘Frequently Asked Questions,’ with answers directly from the Commissioner’s office. 

In all, there are 24 questions answered in the ‘FAQ’  link below. 

Some of the questions in the link include:

- “May a title company* advance recording fees and only bill or invoice for the fees once a month and receive a lump sum payment for the monthly billing?”

-  “May a title company* give a small gift to a borrower, buyer, or seller as a “thank you” from the title company *?”

*’Title company” includes: any title insurance company, title insurance agent, or any representative or employee of either.’

Here’s a link:

Frequently asked questions about the new title insurance rules

This ‘FAQ’ is dated 5-14-10

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

 

 

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Foreclosure Resources

We’re seeing more ‘Foreclosures‘ here in the Seattle area.  Here are two helpful links for you.

Gregg Colbo, Ticor Title, walks you through the steps of a non-judicial foreclosure.   Colbo is Ticor’s Underwriter and Senior Title Officer. 

Anatomy of a Non-judicial Foreclosure in Washington State

(NOTE:  Gregg Colbo will be teaching 3 Clock Hours regarding Title Insurance on September 24. This is a complimentary class, thru Ticor Title. Contact me for more info.)

You’ll find many useful links and explanations on this next site.  Further details are covered, including more info about the bidding process, acquiring a TSG (Trustee Sale Guarantee), and how to find properties:

Northwest Trustee Services — Frequently Asked Questions

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com 

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Free Clock Hours for Realtors®

Event:  Free Clock Hour Event

Featuring:  Title Pro Gregg Colbo

(Underwriter, Senior Title Officer, Ticor Title Company)

Date:  Friday, 9/24/10

Time:  10 am to 1 pm

Where:  West Seattle

Topic:  The 1,2, 3′s of Title Insurance

Sign up or more details:  Contact Julie HERE

Space limited; we will start a wait list once this class is filled.  Thanks to all,  for your interest here. Real estate professionals only please.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com 

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Facebook Lowers the Boom

Facebook is monitoring usage.  Users who do not comply, will have service ‘cut off.’  Here’s the news from our good friend Peggy Dolane, Provient Marketing, Seattle. Thanks Peggy!

And any of you who haven’t started a business page, it’s probably time to do so…..

Facebook is serious about its profile TOS

September 23rd, 2010

Facebook is serious about its TOS. Don’t set up a profile, when it’s really a Page you need.

Facebook is serious about its TOS. Don’t set up a profile, when it’s really a Page you need.

Have you been trying to fly under the Facebook radar and avoid setting up a Page?

I just was reminded by a client that Facebook is serious about shutting down profiles that are not real people.  This means if you are flying under the radar using a personal profile for your business instead of setting up a business page, your account is at risk of being shut down by the Facebook patrol.

And just because you are a non-profit, don’t expect Facebook to go easy on you.  One of my clients a local (small) nonprofit just got shut down by the Facebook police.  If you have been thinking you are too small for Facebook to notice.  Think again.  And don’t wait to be caught.  It’s worth your while to set up a business page now and start migrating people to it before you are forced to.

Because even if you beg for clemency, the Facebook patrol will only give you a three week window to amend your ways before they shut you down for good.

Here’s a copy of an email Facebook sent my client when they begged to be reactivated:

Hi,

After reviewing the situation, we have temporarily reactivated your account. Unfortunately, the profile held under this email address is being used to maintain a Facebook presence for a brand, business, group, or organization. Facebook profiles are intended to represent individuals only, and it is a violation of our Statement of Rights and Responsibilities to use Profiles to represent any other entities.

As a result, we have scheduled the profile under this email address to be permanently unavailable after three weeks. If this account is used solely to maintain a Page, please add your separate, personal profile as an admin to the Page in question or add other admins to the Page. To add admins to a Page, follow the instructions below:

[http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=15188].

If you do not have a personal profile, you may create one by going to http://www.facebook.com/.

Keep in mind:

  • Pages must have admins who have personal profiles on Facebook.
  • You may only create a Page if you are an official representative of the entity in question.
  • Pages may have more than one admin.
  • The admins’ personal information is not published to fans of the Page and they cannot gain access to your personal information.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer further support for this issue. If you have additional questions regarding Facebook products and features, feel free to visit our Help Center at the following address:

http://www.facebook.com/help.php

Thanks for contacting Facebook,

Josephine

User Operations

Facebook

Have you been thinking you are too small to be noticed?  Think again.  Can you afford to start over?  Why not follow Facebook’s terms of service in the first place!’ 

Peggy Dolane, Provient Marketing  

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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1031 Clock Hours, 10-5 West Seattle

New for Seattle, 1031 Tax Exchange Clock Hours. Contact me to reserve your spot by Monday morning, 10/4/10.

Includes lunch. Located Keller Williams, West Seattle, in their lovely Training Center.

So, reserve now! Click HERE to save your spot in class.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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News from Facebook, Tales from Underwriting

Big announcement from Facebook today. Here’s link with a quick recap from CNET.com for us:

‘What did Facebook really just announce?’

Just posted over at our Ticor Blog, is a new story from Gregg Colbo, Ticor Underwriter and Senior Title Officer.

“Why do I need Title Insurance?”

(or….the “Tale of the Old Utility Agreement”…..)

Gregg’s been out in the field with me lately, and we’ve been offering ‘Title Insurance Training’ to our clients.  Let me know if you’d like to know how to schedule your own event! (Our Ticor ‘Jeopardy’ Game was a big hit during our last Clock Hour class!)

October invitations were just released, for Agent “networking” coffee.  We are glad to intro Craig Lundgren, Lundgren Enterprises. 

For more info, see this link: 

RRNetwork — October Meeting

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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New iPhone & Droid Apps from Ticor

Need Property Info to go?  Apps are available now,  for your ‘smart phone’ device.  Info avail to download includes:

- Sales history

- Property Profile

- Comparable sales

- Short form demographics

- Neighboring properties, & much more!

Grab Ticor’s new App from the ‘App Store.’ Just search for Ticor Pocket Profile, a free download. This is for your iPad and / or iPhone.

Get started now

1.   Register right now at:   Ticor Express

2.  Designate me as your Sales Rep

3.  I’ll confirm back to you with final step right away

More info from Matt Sweet, including a video demo:

Ticor Property Profile App  -  For iPhones

Further details:  Ticor App for iPhone

(Free download from App Store)

Also just announced, Droid version: Ticor for Droid

(Free download from Android Market)

* Remember, please go to Ticor Express, for your user name and password.  Registration required for access please.

 

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title & Escrow, RRNetwork.com

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Thanksgiving Greetings

 

 Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Why Easements Matter

There’s always something to learn from our colleague Gregg Colbo, Underwriter & Senior Underwriter for Ticor.

Here he explains the term ‘Easement’. Also see our new ‘key word’ pop up message.

Easements & Appurtenant 
(see ‘Key Words)

We’re looking forward to a strong December! Let’s wrap up the year profitably, together!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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Holiday Labels from Ticor

Holiday Labels Available Now   

We’re happy to announce Ticor’s annual ‘Holiday Label’ offer. 

  

Details:

  • Please select one design
  • $2.60 for 2 sheets  (includes delivery to your office or home; allow 1 week for delivery)
  • Two sizes:  Standard size 5160 = 60 labels, 30 per page; or smaller size = 160 labels, 80 per page
  • Additional copies are 75 cents per sheet
  • Print yourself –  Only $1 for PDF file, which you can print onto your own labels
  • Use as your ‘return address’ info, for holiday mailings
  • For Real Estate Professionals only  

Order now thru Ticor Customer Service Team:

 cs.renton@ticortitle.com –  please note ‘Holiday Labels’ in your email Subject line

 RRN – December Meeting Reminder 

 Meeting info: Click HERE

We’re also collecting for neighborhood FOOD BANKS — Bring your donation to the 12/8 RRN meeting, & we’ll match your donation from ‘Ticor Gives Back’ Campaign!

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com  

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Imagine, Playing for Change

Enjoy this version of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine,’ from Playing for Change. A hopeful message of peace, timed to the Holidays.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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GNG – Be a Good Neighbor!

Marketing made easy and affordable — sounds great, doesn’t it? With Ticor’s ‘Good Neighbor Gazette,’ you can have it both ways.

For $2 / month, download your own newsletter. Just add your contact info, and your pic, if you like, and you’re done! Distribute via:

- Email
- In person with ‘pop bys’ or visits
- via Mail

And now, ‘GNG’ can be downloaded three months in advance. Our tech whiz, Matthew Sweet, has created a ‘shopping card,’ where you can preview each issue, then download several months at once. Pretty handy!

Here’s a preview of January 2011 issue:

Read more details from Matt here:

Update — New GNG Shopping Cart from Ticor

View January, 2011 issue, & see more samples, and order yours right now here:

Ticor New and Improved GNG!

King County Courthouse, along with our offices, will be closed this Friday, 12/24, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com

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REO Timeline Explained

Wondering what to expect, when working w/ an REO property?  We’ve just published a sample timeline for you at Ticor’s Blog.  Here’s a link:

Ticor Blog – REO Process

You’ll also notice other timely topics here, including:

How to Remove Someone from ‘Title’

Delegate these 5 Tasks & Save Time

With each topic, there’s either a ‘Downloadable’ form, or a Video, which includes further info. 

- Julie McCullough Hale, Ticor Title Company, RRNetwork.com 

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