NEW Realtor.com iPhone application!

January 16, 2010 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

If you’re a fan of using Realtor.com to search for homes and have an iPhone, you’ll love using the new Realtor.com iPhone app. Check out the video below and see how it can help you.


Check out a review of the Realtor.com iPhone app on AgentGenius

NAR launches beta HouseLogic.com

November 30, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

The folks at NAR (National Association of REALTORS) just launched the beta version of their new consumer facing website HouseLogic.com

NAR launches new website HouseLogic.com - CLICK THE PHOTO

What is HouseLogic.com?
HouseLogic is a free source of information and tools—from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®—that can help you make smart and timely decisions about your home.

What can HouseLogic do for you?
With content covering home improvement, maintenance, taxes, finance, insurance, and even ways you can get involved in and enrich your community, HouseLogic can help you increase and protect the value of your home by helping you make confident decisions.

Why did NAR create HouseLogic?
NAR has been a champion of homeownership rights and opportunities for more than a century. Helping consumers become more informed, responsible homeowners is important to the stability and value of the housing market – and your overall enjoyment of your home.

Visit HouseLogic.com and check out the beta version today…

New home buyer tax credit details

November 6, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

Congress has extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit for 2009-2010, which is great news for sellers and buyers!

The modifications in the column labeled “December 1 – April 30, 2010” become effective when President Obama signs the bill. All changes made to the current credit become effective on that date, as well.

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We are now licensed in Tennessee

October 12, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

MAARCT Realty Services is now fully licensed and insured in the state of Tennessee. We have access to the Memphis MLS and are members of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR).

If you have a home in any of the following counties, we can list it for sale!  Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton. Visit our Tennessee Flat Fee Listing Website

CTFlatFee is now FlatFeePRO!

October 2, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

FlatFeePRO.comHello and welcome to our newly redesigned website. CTFlatFee has transformed into FlatFeePRO, our new branding which will be  used on all of our websites.

Branding allows our company to bring all of our marketing efforts together and unify our website designs, creating a cohesive look and feel for customers visiting any of the sites.

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August 2009 homes sales fall

September 25, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

Existing-home sales in August gave back some of their strong gain in July but remain above year-ago levels, according to the NAR National Association of REALTORS®.

Total housing inventory at the end of August fell 10.8 percent to 3.62 million existing homes available for sale, which represents an 8.5-month supply at the current sales pace, down from a 9.3-month supply in July. Unsold inventory totals are 16.4 percent lower than a year ago.

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How social media changed us

September 21, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

Hey everyone, found this great video about how social media has changed our world. Very interesting statistics in this eye opening presentation.

Our “Green” Paperless Listing

August 18, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

nar-green We are excited to announce that today we have gone almost 90% paperless with our listing process!

Check out our new online listing process

Understanding Zillow “Zestimate”

August 13, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

Understanding the Zillow “Zestimate” explained by Sara Bonert of Zillow. How do they come up with this number? Can it be changed? How accurate is it? Watch this video…

Your First Showing is Online!

July 25, 2009 by Fred Romano · Leave a Comment 

Kodak V570Let’s talk about your first showing… With today’s buyers, your first showing is absolutely online so make sure your photos make a great first impression.

Here’s what to do:

  • Use a higher resolution camera with powerful flash
  • Lighting is critical – Turn all lights on even if you’re taking photos during the daytime
  • Use a “wide-angle” lens. I use the Kodak V570 and it works great!
  • Take a photo “tour” of your home to show online buyers around the place
  • Don’t bother with virtual tours or videos – Photos are the best

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