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New MLS Listing Search Features Delight Buyers

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:49:19 -0600

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Minnesota First Time Home Buyers: Need Financing? An Agent? Call an experienced buyer agent

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:55:43 -0500

Take Advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit!

The Homebuyer Tax Credit of $7,500 for qualified purchases between April 9, 2008 and June 30, 2009 is repayable over 15 years (making it, in effect, an interest free loan). NAR has further details...

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Agents Moving To Affordable Netbook Computers - Be SOLD, Without Selling Out

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:12:54 -0500

Below, are snippets from an article about netbook computers and me which appeared in the Star Tribune online and in its newspapers. I was quoted as a "netbook" enthusiast. Note: While I believe netbooks will change the World by making technology cheaper and available to all peoples, I still love my laptop. I love the convenience and price of the netbooks, which are going to get cheaper and better as they evolve. I promote what I believe in.

Light on the arms, wallet and speed

By STEVE ALEXANDER, Star Tribune

September 28, 2008

"Chris Deutsch, a tech-savvy Minneapolis real estate agent, loves the mini-size netbook computer, but Shane O'Gorman, his counterpart in Eau Claire, Wis., doesn't.

What's a netbook? It's an ultra-small, no-frills laptop for people on the go who want to spend about $350. It's a direct descendant of the $100 really-no-frills PC developed by the organization One Laptop Per Child for use in developing countries -- a device that wasn't priced to be profitable. But PC makers soon decided to market a more profitable netbook; more than 20 models are available from companies such as Acer, Sony, Intel and Dell.

Deutsch bought a netbook (also called a nettop) called the Eee PC, made by the Taiwanese maker Asus, for about $350. O'Gorman nearly bought a netbook, but after some research opted for a laptop instead. Deutsch said a netbook is less expensive and lighter than a laptop, and adequate for Net access....

..."The biggest draws for the netbook are price and size," Deutsch said. "I bought a laptop last year for $1,200, but even this year you couldn't buy a laptop for the $350 price of a netbook. My laptop has a 15-inch screen and weighs 6.5 pounds, while my netbook has about a 7-inch screen and weighs about 2 pounds." The netbook is slower than the laptop, "but that's part of the reason they're able to keep these things affordable."...

The full article is available at Star Tribune online.

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Cheap Netbook Computers Outsell Laptop Computers!

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:15:39 -0500

What's a Netbook Computer, Why Buy a Netbook, & Where To Buy Netbooks

Whether you are a busy Realtor, a student, in business, a techy, or just need a reliable portable computer, a netbook computer may the right choice for you. Netbooks, are small, affordable computers that perform well for most needs.

Cheap Netbook Computers, also known as nettops, are not just “mini-laptops.” In fact, they serve a different market than laptop users and act as a smaller, more portable, more convenient means of carrying around files and information and accessing the Internet. These sub-notebooks are prepped and primed for Internet access, making them more portal than powerhouse tool. While a laptop is basically a complete portable computer, netbooks are the streamlined version for those that don’t need to carry the world with them–just the essentials.

BUY AN AFFORDABLE NETBOOK TODAY, from a reputable netbook dealer, at the lowest prices, anywhere. Netbooks are usually cheaper online, you pay no tax, and can get free shipping.

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Agents Are Finding It Easier To Use Listingbook and Clients Love It Too

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:42:43 -0500

Several agents have asked me how they can get started on Listingbook. I have been using it for awhile and I can safely say, it is awesome. My clients, both buyers and sellers, are having a lot of fun with it, and using it regularly. It keeps the agent at the center of the transaction, offers clients the information they need, a place to keep up to date on the market and a way to make sense of it all.

To describe it in a few words is tough because it does so much, but it has been described as being like an MLS on steroids. You should check it out. Invite a client to use it. The free version may be all you need to get started, but for less than 10 bucks a month, you get a customized, full featured website, IDX with map search.

"It is the RMLS of Minnesota's practice and policy to provide our customers with the best available information resources and tools to increase their value to their customers and to help them be more efficient and productive. Listingbook should be a great asset in helping agents communicate more effectively with their clients whether buying or selling property."

- John Mosey, President of RMLS of Minnesota

"Listingbook is a community of real estate professionals and their clients who share a personalized web experience that is rich in features and content. Combining an agents knowledge and expertise with leading edge technology, Listingbook is a window into regional and targeted housing markets.

Buyers have an autonomous and personalized experience while viewing the properties they want, when they want. Sellers are updated frequently and provided with meaningful competitive data and key feedback on their listing. Thus, empowering all clients under the professional guidance of the agent."

Buyers and Sellers CLICK HERE to get your FREE LISTINGBOOK ACCOUNT for Minnesota

Agents, Activate your free Listingbook account, HERE

If you have questions about Listingbook, and you are in Minnesota, send me an email. I will be glad to help.

Web Savvy Buyers and Sellers Wanted For ListingBook (Totally Free Accounts)

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:15:22 -0500

LOOKING FOR A HOME?

If you like cutting edge real estate technology, Chris Deutsch - Minneapolis Real Estate Agent, will create an account at Mpls.Listingbook.com to assist you with all of your home related needs. It will never cost you a dime, but it will save you time and money, if you use it to buy or sell. Listingbook is authorized by the MN Realtor MLS (the RMLS of MN) and offers you the same MLS listings that Minnesota REALTORS see. "It's the best thing I've seen anywhere on the planet" says web guru and leading Minneapolis Real Estate Agent Chris Deutsch. "It's like an MLS on steriods"

You MUST activate your account by clicking the button above to enjoy all
the features that Listingbook and your agent have to offer.

Questions about this service? Please contact: Chris Deutsch - Minneapolis Real Estate Agent, Exit Lakes Realty (952) 697-5808

I agree that in accepting this free subscription to the Listingbook system, I am not currently represented by another real estate
professional in a Broker / Agency relationship

Minnesota MLS Listings Searches Made Easy For Buyers and Sellers

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:51:25 -0500

Attention: Minnesota Buyers and Sellers - Listingbook is a better way to search and save homes, and make sense of neighborhood sales information. It's Minnesota MLS approved!

MPLS Listingbook and your Minneapols Real Estate Agent - an unbeatable team - SIGN UP TODAY, ITS FREE.

Relax! If your home is listed with an agent using Listingbook, you are assured of premium service. Isn't that what it's all about? Knowing you are receiving the best there is - the best advice, the best exposure, and the best marketing available. Most of all, you want to be kept informed! That's why your agent will create a Listingbook seller account for you! Call me if you want to learn more.

The CyberCMA^TM - Price it right

Listing your home at the right price assures you of a quicker sale. The CyberCMA^TM will help you understand your home's value. Get in-depth info on active and sold comparables and review market graphs.

You and your agent can review the CyberCMA^TM online or off. The best part is you have complete information - not just a price. You know you are working with a professional!

Maximum exposure, faster sales

Your agent's Marketing Portfolio showcases your home online or off. Custom flyers highlight your home's best features and can be emailed anywhere in the world or printed for distribution.

You know your agent will advertise in newspapers and magazines. However, with MinnesotaListingbook, technology is used for maximum exposure.

Be in the know

Want to know how many competitive properties came on the market yesterday? Want to know how many Listingbook buyers viewed or tagged your home? Want to know if there are any competitive price changes? Your agent can provide you with a Morning Report so you will never have to wonder again.

Your agent makes sure you are in the know.

Another calendar? - It better be useful!

In a single glance, you can review your property's appointments and read comments from buyers (if available). Stay in sync with your agent through sharing important dates related to the sales process. You will never miss an important date again; Listingbook always reminds you. Better yet, you can access your calendar whenever and wherever you are. Sound useful? You bet it is!

Get what you want, when you want it

Seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, Listingbook delivers your information. Whether you are at your home, your office, or on vacation, you can access your Morning Report, property information, and messages.

Contact me and create your Listingbook seller account today! Sit back and relax. You are working with a Minnesota real estate professional!

A MN REALTOR With Experience Makes A Difference For You

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:04:36 -0500

Get the right REALTOR®
Leading you to Home Ownership!

Minnesota Agents who are members of The National Association of REALTORS® are individuals bound together with a strong Code of Ethics, extensive training opportunities and a wealth of community information. NAR members are routinely active in PTAs, local government committees and a variety of neighborhood organizations. Being actively involved in community affairs provides REALTORS® with a better understanding of the area in which they are selling.

Why?
Buying and selling Minnesota real estate is a complex matter. At first it might seem that by checking Minnesota picture books or online sites you could quickly find the right home at the right price.

But a basic rule of MN real estate is that all properties are unique. No two properties -- even two identical models on the same street -- are precisely and exactly alike. Homes differ and so do contract terms, financing options, inspection requirements and closing costs. Also, no two transactions are alike.

In this maze of forms, financing, inspections, marketing, pricing and negotiating, it makes sense to work with Minneapolis real estate agents who know the community and much more. Those professionals are the local REALTORS® who serve your area.

How do you choose?
In the Minneapolis area, you're likely to find a number of great real estate brokerages. Because there is heated competition, Minneapolis REALTORS® must fight hard to succeed here.

One place to find an experienced Twin Cities REALTOR® is from extensive listing of community professionals and properties. Other sources include Minneapolis open houses, local advertising, Web sites, referrals from other REALTORS®, recommendations from neighbors and suggestions from lenders, attorneys, financial planners and CPAs. The experiences and recommendations of past clients can be invaluable.

In many cases, Minnesota buyers will interview several REALTORS® before selecting one professional with whom to work. These interviews represent a good opportunity to consider such issues as training, experience, representation and professional certifications.

What should you expect? (Working with a Minnesota REALTOR®)
Once you select a REALTOR® you will want to establish a proper business relationship. You likely know that some MN REALTORS® represent sellers while others represent buyers. Each Minnesota REALTOR® will explain the options available, describe how he or she typically works with individuals and provide you with complete agency disclosures (the ins and outs of your relationship with the agent) as required in your state.

Once hired for the job (I usually charge buyers nothing for my services), a Minneapolis area REALTOR® will provide you with information detailing current market conditions, financing options and negotiating issues that might apply to a given situation. Remember: Because market conditions can change and the strategies that apply in one negotiation may be inappropriate in another, this information should not be set in stone. During your time in the marketplace, your REALTOR® will keep you updated and alert you to each step in the transaction process.

I invite you to call or email me for help. If I am not the best person for you, I will gladly refer you to a professional who can best serve you. I know quite a few great agents!

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Attention Minnesota First Time Home Buyers: Need an agent? Contact an experienced buyer agent

Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:50:58 -0500

Ready To Buy? A Minnesota Homebuyers Guide
Guide to Home Ownership in MN

Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. REALTOR.com® contains an enormous amount of valuable information, and such data -- combined with the expertise, experience and training of Minnesota REALTORS® like me, can be the essential keys to your success.

One of the keys to making the homebuying process easier and more understandable is planning. In doing so, you'll be able to anticipate requests from lenders, lawyers and a host of other professionals. Furthermore, planning will help you discover valuable shortcuts in the homebuying process.

Do You Know What You Want?
Whether you are a first-time Minnesota homebuyer or entering the Minneapolis real estate marketplace as a repeat buyer, you need to ask why you want to buy. Are you planning to move to a new part of the Twin Cities due to a lifestyle change or is buying an option and not a requirement? What would you like in terms of Minnesota real estate that you do not now have? Do you have a purchasing timeframe?

Whatever your answers, the more you know about the Twin Cities real estate marketplace, the more likely you are to effectively define your goals. As an interesting exercise, it can be worthwhile to look at the questions above and to then discuss them in detail when meeting with Minneapolis REALTORS®.

Do You Have The Money?
Homes and Minnesota first time buyer financing are closely intertwined. (Financing is the difference between the purchase price and the downpayment, commonly referred to as debt or the mortgage.) The good news is that over the years new and innovative MN loan programs have evolved which require a 5 percent downpayment or less. In fact, some programs still allow purchasers to buy Minneapolis real estate with nothing down.

In addition to a down payment, Minnesota home buyers also need cash for closing costs (the final costs associated with closing the loan). Several newly emerging Minnesota loan programs not only allow the purchase of a home with no money down, but also underwrite closing costs.

Not everyone, however, elects to purchase Minnesota homes with little or no money down. Less money down means higher monthly mortgage payments, so most homebuyers choose to buy with some cash up front.

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Chris Deutsch (Exit Lakes Realty | All Minneapolis Real Estate) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:15:43 -0500

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