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About Carrie Colby
I have been selling real estate since 2004. I work with both buyers and sellers. I work very
hard for every client no matter how large or small. My reputation means everything to me
and I pride myself in the referrals I receive and the repeat customers I have.
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Real Estate Glossary Terms
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Weatherstriping
Additions made to a structure to protect it from damage due to inclement weather. An example is reinforcing the wood surrounding windows. ...
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Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure
Deeding the property over to the lender as an alternative to having the lender foreclose on the property. ...
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Back Load
Expenses taken out when benefits are paid. For example, a specific dollar amount is subtracted from a monthly income payment for company expenses. ...
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Float
Funds set aside by an insurance company to pay incurred losses which have not yet been paid. ...
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Valuation Of Potential Property Loss
Risk management technique that evaluates property exposures preparatory to managing the risk. Although risk managers consider the original cost, depreciation, market value, and tax-appraised value of property, replacement cost is the most helpful in determining the value of the property, giving the ...
Real Estate FAQ
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Does Cape Coral FL Have Good Schools?
The city of Cape Coral, Florida, is home to over 204,000 residents, located on the state’s sou ...
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Is Washington DC A Good Place To Live?
The capital of our nation has had quite a reputation over the last century. With crime rates decreas ...
Real Estate Advice
Agent Advice
Word Of Mouth: The Best Advertising Tool A Realtor Can Use
As a real estate agent, there are a lot of ways to get your name out there. From business cards to billboards and advertisements on search engines, there’s no shortage of marketing tools that you can and should use to your advantage as a real estate professional. Each of these tools can be useful in its own rite, but there’s one tool that you’re ...
Agent Advice
How Much Do Real Estate Agents Spend On Marketing?
If you’re just starting out in the real estate business, you might currently be a bit overwhelmed by everything at your disposal in your new role. There’s so much you need to learn, so many new techniques you can use, and so many new people to meet. The world of real estate is more akin to an ocean than anything else, with all the depth and variety ...
Agent Advice
How To Retain Your Real Estate Clients Effectively?
The professional practice of the real estate business as a genuine magician is like being in a relationship. In the beginning, you may be lucky and dazzle your soulmate with your looks and expertise. As a result, you get to close the deal. Then, it’s official: you’re together. But for how long? An excellent suitor and skilled ‘hunter’ can conquer ...
Home Seller Tips
Risks And Rewards Of Selling Your Home Without A Realtor
From the perspective of a home buyer, the position of a real estate agent can seem unjustified in its existence. Why in the world would you pay someone 6% commission on the total sale price of your home, just so that they can set up a couple signs in the yard and do some paperwork? On the face of it, it seems utterly preposterous; why not just sell your home without a ...
Agent Advice
The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Real Estate Code Of Ethics
In the real estate business, it’s no secret that flexible morals have had a presence in the field since the very beginning. Whether it’s real estate agents that conceal vital information to make the deal go through or real estate developers cutting corners on multi-million dollar housing projects, this business has a reputation for being less-than-reputable. ...
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