Caroline's Biztalk posts

Today I wrote a letter to Senator Murray

Last month I wrote up a real estate purchase and sales agreement for a home that was on its way to auction. I had a very strong buyer and no contingencies. After three weeks, the current lien holder still had not decided if they would allow the sellers to sell their home or not and my buyers walked.

The sellers were hurt, their home was off the market for three weeks. The listing agent and myself were hurt because after working hard for three weeks to get this done, we will not get paid. The new lender who got financing lined up will not get paid and it is unclear if the appraiser will get paid or not.

Their are no restrictions on these lien holders that helped to cause this housing crises, they can take as long as they like to give the seller permission to sell their home. While they take their time, they continue to add more and more fees to the already struggling sellers.

I have asked Senator Murray to take a look at this unfair practice and to please come to the table for the sellers and the people in our industry.

The lien holders say they are swamped with purchase and sales agreements but I have done many in the past and it ALWAYS takes them a long time to answer. If they are swamped why not hire more people. Why penalize the seller while the lien holders continue to thrive.
If you want to get on this band wagon please e mail Senator Murray at 'Senator@murray.senate.gov'

A How To Question

I want to invite the members in my network to an event being held on the 25th in Everett. Is there a way to send an invite to each of them in bulk or do I need to do it individually.

Calling All Realtors Calling All Realtors!

My sign guy has dropped the ball one to many times, does anyone know a responsible real estate sign installation company. Please send them my way. Caroline Strittmatter

Clearing My Biznik E mail Box

Does anybody know how to clear the e mails. Is it one at a time or can I do a group?

Using Craigslist

Who uses Craigslist to market your goods and services?

I have this property listed but by the time you click on it, it may already be gone ... NOT necessarily because I sold it, but because Craig takes it down after 7 days (I think).

If you use Craigslist, do you have a way to get around this inconvenience?

Realtor with Creative Financing Options

My name is Caroline Strittmatter and with 13 years in the business I have learned to align myself with government programs to assist buyers and sellers. With these programs, more buyers qualify to purchase home, creates more buyers for your property and opens more properties for more buyers.
Caroline Strittmatter, more than a sign in your yard!