I have had many people who own small businesses ask how to begin online marketing such as what I do for yucaipa-real-estate.com.  I have tried to answer this questions many times but never seem to be able to spontaneously answer the question.  So, I wrote a guide about ...<< MORE >>

Have you called me lately?  My phone system went through a minor overhaul.  I have had Voice-Over-IP phone services through GagaPhone.com for a while now, but call queuing and call hunt have been added.  Now if you call and I am on the phone ...<< MORE >>

I found the best Bluetooth headset out there. As a Realtor, I find myself occasionally needing to communicate with clients while driving. Since California passed a law prohibiting a person from holding a phone up to their ear while driving (well overdue in my opinion), it was necessary to ...<< MORE >>

Many sellers and agents do not understand what short-sales are and how they work. That is why so many attempts at short-sales fail - roughly only 1 in 3 actually sell. Many sellers and inexperienced agents think a short-sale is an easy way to get out of a house that ...<< MORE >>

There are some advantages to today's tight housing market. A new home builder in Beaumont informed me today of a great new incentive program that allows home buyers to purchase a brand new home with no down payment and no closing costs. Their base model (selling in the low $200's) ...<< MORE >>

Many homeowners and renters still are curious as to how the real estate market is performing in Yucaipa.  Homeowners are worried they may loose equity and renters are noticing that this is a great time to buy a home.  It is often difficult to interpret the information and statistics ...<< MORE >>

Last year's appreciation dinner and San Bernardino 66ers game received rave reviews.  Mark your calendar to join me for the second annual client appreciation dinner and baseball game on June 21st at 6:30PM.  Held at Arrowhead Credit Union Park, dinner will be served at this private function on the 3rd base terrace promptly at 6:30PM and will include hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, potato salad, chips, peanuts, water, and soda.  Following dinner, the 66ers will play the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at 7:05PM. Priority will be given to past clients, but the event is open to all past, present and future clients and their immediate family members at no cost.  Additional tickets are available to non-clients at $22 per ticket.  Dinner attendance is currently capped at 30 people.  In the meantime, if you or anyone you know is thinking about making a move, I can provide assistance to anyone anywhere! To RSVP to this event, visit my Evite invitation by clicking here.

        

For the month of February, there were only 23 homes close in Yucaipa per the MLS, so not much is moving.  As of today, there are 383 homes listed 'for sale' (as active) in the Yucaipa MLS.  Statistically, a little over 1 in 17 homes are selling - just not a good number when you are a seller.  My concern for sellers is that we are approaching a historically busy period of the year (who knows about this year though) with a great deal of inventory.  Most of the homes that are selling are not 'average' homes.  They are either priced low or have a great deal of amenities such as a pool, spa, etc. On the other hand, this is great news for buyers.  Buyers are finding fantastic pricing and homes with many amenities priced similar to homes without all the features.  With an abundance of inventory, buyers can be picky and get a home that is exactly what they are looking for. February Real Estate Sales - Yucaipa, California February Real Estate Sales - Redlands, California I would like to hear what the readers of my blog are thinking!  Post your comments below.  

        

I was delighted with the response to my first email about my upcoming seminar. I have secured a larger facility to host my next event presenting foreclosures, short sales, and the standard process of purchasing a home. Thanks to the larger facility, there is now room for an additional eight people. The event will be held on February 21st from 6:00PM - 7:30PM at Ridgeview Elementary School in room 25. The school is located at 11021 Sunnyside Drive in Yucaipa off of Bryant. If you will be out of the area but still would like to participate, you are in luck because I will be offering my first simultaneous teleconference. It should be rather exciting giving callers the option to ask questions and participate in the live session. Ten telephone conferences slots are available; this is limited to callers outside of the 909 & 951 area codes. Attend and learn how to: . Cut your tax bill while buying a home . Build wealth with real estate equity . Obtain a loan to buy a home . Search for homes on the internet . How to find bank owned foreclosures . Buy a home for less than what is owed . More! Please respond as soon as possible to reserve your spot to attend in person or by telephone. Only eight more seats remain and only 10 slots are available by telephone. Best Regards, Roger * This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District

        

As more and more consumers begin their search for real estate-related information on the Internet, it is critical that real estate professionals are well educated in the use of technology to the benefit of both the consumer and the agent. Realizing the importance of technology training, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) now offers its members the e-PRO certification course — the only technology certification program offered by NAR. The program is designed to prepare real estate professionals to make the most of Internet technology and to identify, evaluate, and implement new Internet business models. The elite group of course graduates represents only one percent of all REALTORS in the country including Roger Flowers of Century 21 Lois Lauer Realty. “The real estate industry has undergone significant technological changes over the past several years,” Roger Flowers said. “More than 70% of all buyers and sellers begin their search online. As an e-PRO certified agent, I have knowledge and tools needed to provide my clients with the information they need and the customer service they demand. It’s both hi-tech and hi-touch.”  For example, a potential home buyer can visit my website at www.yucaipa-real-estate.com and view not only my available listings, but view frequently updated home listings from all real estate brokers in the area.  Additionally, a homeowner can request a professionally prepared market analysis of their home and neighborhood. E-PRO certified real estate professionals join the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services.  Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo. For more information, e-mail Roger Flowers at roger@rogerflowers.com or call 909-266-2662.