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on way to UCONN football!

Real Estate Pre-Licensing Classes - Start now!
Learn the Real Estate topics needed to take the State Exam. Put your 60 hours in and get a 70% or more on the class final. Cost is $399 plus books. Share invite with a friend. On my way in about 10 minutes to Charlie's Pizza, 380 Prospect St, E Hartford. Visit http://CTRealEstateSchool.Info or call me at 860-558-2122

STILL Near Record Low...Mortgage Rates Rise To 4.23 Pct. | You could miss a huge buying opportunity! | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/X3bXT

11 Steps to Nurse Your Sick Home Back to Health | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/0uf7G

Often I get asked where did the name Rubicon Crossings Realty come from? So
here goes the story...7 years ago on a September day, Rubicon Crossings was
started as a real estate business with it's mission to provide "an
irrevocable commitment to it's clients." There is no turning back. It is
reported Caesar said, before he crossed the Rubicon River in Italy with his
legion, *ālea iacta est* ,* "the
die is cast." *We understand the complexities, the anxiety and the stress
involved with buying or selling a property and with that in mind...we
deliberately work our marketing campaigns to help our sellers get the most
exposure possible so they may sell their home at the best terms for them, we
deliberately search for the best homes for our buyers and negotiate strongly
to get them the best terms and conditions. Back to the story...once Caesar
crossed the Rubicon River with his army he was victorious and became the
Roman Emperor...he made an irrevocable commitment to his men that they would
be victorious, there was no turning back and that they would all share in
the rewards of their accomplishment...learn more here
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Hartford’s “Butt Ugly’’ coming down | Hartford Business http://ping.fm/FsZbL

Help enough people get what they want...and you will be able to claim with
you want! T. Harv says, "helping others is the root cause of success
financially"...

5 Steps to Remodeling Done Right... I know a couple of good ones if you need them. http://ping.fm/zAcCi

Fed throws its weight into foreclosure probe | Rubicon Crossings Realty - Rob Rosa http://ping.fm/UYyQJ

93.7fm playing Nu Shooz..."Baby, I can't wait"...lol. now that's a good old
school tune. Reminds me of the St Rose carnival, walkin around in 7th grade
with Tony G's big boom box and eating Sam's Pizza like we ruled the town. :)

They don't call me Hollywood for nothing! :) I just used Shazam to
discover Hollywood by Michael Bubl�. http://ping.fm/dL1Dc

just had a strong thought to share: you don't have to be perfect to be
loved.

Dining Rooms...Color Them Bold | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/pyVU5

Buyers: Find Your Title Insurance Certificate | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/notIx

Open House Today, 1:00-4:00pm, 30 Highcrest Acres, Wethersfield, CT http://ping.fm/6Vstu

$130,000, Multi-Fam Fully Renovated, Outstanding Cash Flow, Greast Investment, Rubicon Crossings Realty, Rob Rosa. http://ping.fm/Zcvop

discussing the benefits of working in real estate with the team...what an exciting business! ;)

Single Family Home, 4Bd, 3.5 Bath, $474,900, Extraordinary Must Be Seen! Rubicon Crossings Realty, Rob Rosa http://ping.fm/Mv6Wu

4 BD, 2 Bath, Single Family $294,900; In Quiet Neighborhood, Inground Pool, Rubicon Crossings Realty, Rob Rosa http://ping.fm/tcAJq

Now that's a discount...Leona Helmsley’s CT mansion discounted $90M | Hartford Business | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/GSYtp

Economists Say Housing at Bottom | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/nmARv

For those of you, like my cousin Kathy, who want to go reaaalllly back in the day, ;) check out http://ping.fm/lI5Um

They are feeling the heat...or lack of it! I just got off the phone with a
seller and boy are they anxious. She's only had her house on the market for
184 days (sarcastic) but the last agent did nothing but put her home on the
MLS and have her company print a flyer. What a shame! The more I think about
it I understand why she's feeling the heat, she needs to sell her home and
winter is coming quickly. Does it make it easier for me when we have lazy
and/or incompetent agents not doing anything for their listings? YES, those
agents are my competition. At the same time I feel it is an embarassment to
my profession. I have a Master of Science degree in Marketing. I spend a
couple thousand dollars a month just on my marketing efforts for my
listings. I spend a couple thousand dollars a year for real estate
continuing education in CT. I hope those other agents, especially in CT step
up to the plate or leave the business. Why continue to make us (licensed
real estate agents) look like we don't put in the extra efforts? In today's
world there are many complexities when selling a home...marketing,
negotiating, escrow, inspections, appraisal. If you are taking on the
responsibility of selling an asset that is usually your client's largest
then do what you promised them. Tell them the truth about what it can sell
for in today's market, take pictures, take a video, target market it!
Otherwise step aside and let a full-time, dedicated professional handle it
and keep your day job. Visit http://ping.fm/ItWRF to learn more
about our services. We are also offering the Real Estate Principles &
Practices course for those who would like to get their real estate license
in CT. Visit http://ping.fm/sCEPe

Old school beat with new smooth rap...So good that I'm bad...appreciate &
differentiate...sharing So Bad by Eminem. http://ping.fm/iqD4W

Foreclosure Halt Creates Problems for Buyers | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/w0GYC

Make a 2nd Income, make money on a hobby, or start a new career! Learn the Real Estate topics needed to take the State Exam. Put your 60 hours in and get a 70% or more on the Real Estate Principles and Practices final. Cost is $399 plus books. You can start with as little as $100. Share invite with a friend. Visit http://CTRealEstateSchool.Info to learn more and let’s get started. Email me or call me at 860 558 2122 if you are ready.

Why Renovating Now Makes Sense...lower labor costs & more! | Rob Rosa | Rubicon Crossings Realty http://ping.fm/ootn8

Good Morning, have a great day...'cuz it goes on and on and on! :)

I just used Shazam to discover Home by Goo Goo Dolls...they're such one of my fav bands ever, incredible in concert too! http://ping.fm/hYA4N

*Six Things to Keep In Mind When Selling Your Home*

*1. ** Overcome any possible objections a buyer would have. *Sellers
don�t often understand that their primary job is to not only eliminate any
potential objections that would stand in the way for a buyer to make an
offer, but to exceed their expectations as well. If your home is
competitively priced, and your home�s condition exceeds a buyer�s
expectations, you�ll get an offer � even if it isn�t the offer you want.**

* *

2. * Get your home into selling shape. *Cleaning your home is a must.
After that, you should consider hiring a stager to give your home the
television-worthy polish so many buyers expect today. Assess what other sort
of work needs to be done, such as fixing things that don�t work, touching up
paint, or cleaning or replacing your carpets. Decide if you need to update
your landscaping, and paint, clean or tuck point your home�s exterior.
Understand
what it will take to sell your home. If you live in an area littered with
foreclosures, you may have to meet that price point in order to sell. Is it
worth it? Probably not, but you�ll have to really evaluate price and timing
in order to get the most for your property.



*3. ** Be realistic about the market. *Find out what is selling, and
what the average number of days on the market it for homes that are selling.
Accept the reality of your local market and make sure you price your home
realistically. Don�t blame your broker if you don�t get 3 offers over your
list price within 24 hours of putting your home on the market. Sellers who
set sky-high prices could wait months for an offer and may wind up with the
same price they would have had if they�d priced their home correctly the
first time � or a lot less. In this real estate market, one of the worst
things you can do is over price your home from the onset. If you price it
below where it should sell, you may start a bidding war and will sell your
home faster and for more money.**

* *

4. * Know where you�re going. *We don�t recommend putting in an offer
on another house until you have some serious interest in your current
property. It�s fine to start researching other neighborhoods, but if you�re
not sure what you want to do, consider renting on a short-term or
month-to-month lease. These days, landlords are hurting and they may be
perfectly happy to accept a 6-month lease.



5. * Read all documents thoroughly before signing them. *Why would
someone sign a legal document he or she hasn�t read? Home sellers do it
every day. If you�re going to sell (or buy) in the coming year, promise
yourself that you�ll take the time to read and understand the listing
contract, offer to purchase, and loan documents for your next purchase. (If
you�re taking back a loan for the home buyer, have an attorney prepare the
documents so you are sure to be protected.) Unless you�ve got cash to spare,
a mistake in these documents and the warranties they contain, could
seriously affect your finances.



6. * Do Not be driven by greed. *One big mistake many sellers make is
to get a little greedy, particularly if the first offer is above the minimum
acceptable price you�ve set. Then, the negotiation becomes a game of how
much you can get. Remember, a successful sale means everyone walks away
feeling happy. If you get so greedy that the buyer walks away, you�ve let
the deal get the best of you. Resolve to be reasonable and you�ll end up
shaking hands with the buyer at the closing. You should also know that there
are fewer buyers out there and if you lose a buyer it might take you quite
some time to find another one.

Good Morning, start implementing those plans to beat your personal, financial and career goals for October!

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