BNI – Towson Tuesday Breakfast

Today we Officially Chartered our Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) We are part of the BNI Maryland Chapters.

I would like to welcome other professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs and salespersons who want to increase their bottom line to come visit our growing group.

We currently, have contacts in Advertising, Bankers, Burglar/Security Systems, Financial Planner, Life/Health & Disability Insurance, Mortgage Lenders, Property/Casualty (Auto/Home) Insurance, Business Attorney and a general litigation Attorney.

A rough idea of what professions I am seeking: Chiropractor, Computer Services, Business & Life Coaches, Computer IT & Software, CPA, Tax Professional, Health & Wellness, Office Equipment, Photographer, Staffing/Employment Company, and Florists, etc…

If you or someone you know is looking to grow their business through word-of-mouth marketing (otherwise known as referrals!), I would like you to contact me or pass this information along to him or her!

My main goal is to form a team of business professionals seeking to expand their business. I am looking for others interested in receiving referrals to help grow their business.

We will meet Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. at the Bob Evans on Joppa Road in Towson.

Map: Bob Evan’s @ 1265 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286

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Glossary of Real Estate Terms

The words and expressions used by doctors, lawyers, and other professionals may sometimes sound like a foreign language. Because real estate terms also can be confusing, here is a mini-glossary of some of the most common ones:

* Agency: The relationship that a real estate agent has with a client.
* CMA: Comparable Market Analysis, a home evaluation based on properties that have sold in the neighborhood similar to the property being priced.
* Disclosure: An oral and/or written communication about agency, property condition, or other key factors.
* Earnest Money: A good-faith deposit provided as consideration when a buyer offers to the seller of a property a contract to purchase the property.
* MLS: Multiple Listing Service, information on properties that is shared among brokers belonging to a specific multiple listing organization.
* Purchase and Sale Agreement: A contract from the buyer to the seller offering to purchase the property for a certain price.

When you’re ready to buy a home and/or sell your home, I’ll be happy to explain all the terms and transaction details and walk you through the entire process. Please don’t hesitate to email or call me if I can help you or answer any questions.

Hitwise: Top 5 Includes remax.com

On the May 2009 Hitwise list of top real estate Web sites, remax.com returns to the Top 5.

The data featured in the latest findings is based on U.S. market share of visits, which is the percentage of online traffic to the domain or category from the Hitwise sample of 10 million U.S. Internet users. Hitwise, a subsidiary of Experian, has been collecting and analyzing data directly from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) since 1997.

Hitwise Most Visited Real Estate Web Site Rankings, May 2009
1. Realtor.com
2. Yahoo Real Estate
3. Zillow
4. ZipRealty
5. remax.com
6. Trulia
7. Rent.com
8. Homegain
9. HUD.gov
10. ServiceMagic