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May 23, 2012- The Zac Team has returned to RE/MAX

by The Zac Team at RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside

Welcome to ZAX2¢
 

We are so excited to announce our return to RE/MAX. On Friday, we joined RE/MAX Metro Atlanta just one and a half blocks away.

1189 S. Ponce de Leon Ave.

Want to be Supercharged? I found a great new book. "The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive" helps readers identify our hierarchy of needs and how to activate them. Read the review here.

How to be A Happy Homeowner! There are 4 traits or behaviors that all happy homeowners have in common. I wanted to share them with you. Click here

Joke of the week.

There was this guy at a bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half of an hour.

Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the guy, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here, I'll buy you another drink. I just can't stand to see a man cry."

"No, it's not that. This day is the worst of my life. First, I fall asleep, and I go late to my office. My boss, outrageous, fires me. When I leave the building, to my car, I found out it was stolen. The police said that they can do nothing. I get a cab to return home, and when I leave it, I remember I left my wallet and credit cards there. The cab driver just drives away."

"I go home, and when I get there, I find my wife in bed with the gardener. I leave home, and come to this bar. And just when I was thinking about putting an end to my life, you show up and drink my poison."

Are you in the CLOUD?  If you are not familiar with Dropbox and other cool storage options, you might want to read this article. This is the new way to go!

What Makes You Different Can Make You Money. I found this book review on "Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make you Exceptional". The writer give 3 simple tips to being your quirky self and still be awesome in business.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on how to craft your conversation in this week's edition of his newsletter. Communication is key!

"Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens, we have to keep going back and begin again." - Andre' Gide

Have a great week!

 

Special Olympics on Ponce

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

The Special Olympics kicked off on Ponce this morning-right in front of our office! The summer games are May18-20. Congratulations to all participants!

 

 

 

May 16, 2012- Cloud Storage and What Are Your Quirks?

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

Welcome to ZAX2¢
 

How Efficient is Your Team? Meeting after meeting...and still not getting anything accomplished? Well here are some helpful hints to keep you and your team running smoothly. Read the full article here

Homebuilder Confidence is Up! Homebuilder confidence in the market for new single-family homes reached its highest level since 2007. Some reports say that buyer traffic and sales have picked up. Read the full story here.

Joke of the week.

Are you in the CLOUD?  If you are not familiar with Dropbox and other cool storage options, you might want to read this article. This is the new way to go!

What Makes You Different Can Make You Money. I found this book review on "Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make you Exceptional". The writer give 3 simple tips to being your quirky self and still be awesome in business.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on to avoid delays at closing in  this week's edition of his newsletter. A closing can be a nightmare but Dirk gives great solutions to turn any problem around.

"Minds are like parachutes- they only function when open." - Lord Thomas Dewar 

Have a great week!

 

For Sale Inventory

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

50 inch Samsung Flat Screen TV $400

Wood and glass conference table. 84L x 42W x 28 1/2 T

Television cabinet with closing doors with dry erase finish.

Herman Miller Executive Aeron Chairs

Modern Desk

Blue Industrial Stool

(8) Wood Dining Chairs

(8) Business Card Holder Rack

(2) Mail Boxes with 46 Slots 29x35x14 1/2

Sm. Dining Table 38Wx63Lx29 1/2 tall

Short Black filing cabinet by ?? 18x26 1/2 x 29

Plum Fabric Covered Executive Chair ??x38x18D

Plum Secretary Task Chair 21Wx 36Tx17 1/2 D

Low Filing Cabinet 19x30x28

Large Dry Erase Board

Full Sheet Brochure 27x47

(2) Pamplet Rack 18x47

(5) White Ikea Type Tables 54x24x29 1/2

Metal Bookcase 34 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 78

Wood grain low filing cabinet 36wx20dx29 1/2H

Wire Rack 71L x 24D x 76H

Dry Erase Board 18x24

Dry Erase Board 36x23

Short Faux Wood Filing Cabinet 15 3/4 x 20 1/4 x 27 1/2

(2) Small glass computer desk 18x30x29 3/4

Samsung TV with VCR

Moving Sale!

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

The Zac Team lease on Ponce de Leon Ave. is expiring, and we are moving one and a half blocks east on Ponce to RE/MAX Metro Atlanta. We have some great office items that we are offering for sale. Please click here for the inventory list. We will also consider donating these items to any of our neighborhood non-profits.

Phone System:

Inter Tel Axxess Phone System
Includes:
Power Supply
One T1 PRI Card
One CPC-Dual Card
One Single Line Card
Three Digital Keyset Cards (16+)

Chassis
 
Type of Phones:

Inter Tel Phone Model 8520 - Quantity 49
Inter Tel Phone Model 8560 - Quantity 1

Inter Tel Phone Model 8450 - Quantity 1

Phone System Price (software included): $3,500 (May want to include 10 phones)

Individual Phone Price: Model 8520: $20 each

Individual Phone Price: Model 8560: $40

Individual Phone Price: Model 8450: $20

 


 

Computer Prices: between $75-$100 each

Computer have been wiped clean and only have Operating System software installed. NO additional software is installed.

Computer Desctiprions:

Optiplex 170L

Pentium 4 Processor

1.5GB Memory

Windows XP

CD Drive

keyboard, mouse, power cord and 15' Monitor included

 

Optiplex 170L

Pentium 4 Processor

512MB

Windows XP

CD Drive

keyboard, mouse, power cord and 17' Flat Screen Monitor included

 

Optiplex 210L

Pentium 4 Processor

768MB Memory

Windows XP

CD Drive

keyboard, mouse, power cord and 17' Flat Screen Monitor included

 

Optiplex 210L

Pentium 4 Processor

512MB Memory

Windows XP

CD Drive

keyboard, mouse, power cord and 17' Flat Screen Monitor included

 

Optiplex 520

Pentium 4

2GB Memory

Windows XP

DVD ROM Drive

keyboard, mouse, power cord and 17' Flat Screen Monitor included

 

Single HP 1530 Monitor - $25

 

Single Dell E1709Wc Monitor - $35

 

 

Modern metal and glass computer desk (computer not included)

47w x 23d x 30t

$50

 

Samsung 50''  Flat Screen TV

31 1/4 x 48 inch frame

$400

 

Contemporary wood and glass conference table

84L x 42 W x 281/2 T

$400

 

 

Television Cabinet with Closing Doors and Dry Erase Finish

(TV not included)

54 X 42 inches

$30

Herman Miller Aeron Chair, Great Condition!

27w x 27d x 42 t

$400

 

Blue Industrial Stool

14w x 25 t

$10

 

8 Contemporary Wooden Side Chairs

39 1/2 t X 17 3/4 d

$25 each

 

8 Business Card Holders

20 inches x 12 inches

$5 each

 

(2) 46 Slot Mailboxes

29 x 35 x 14 1/2

$30 each

Small Modern Dining Table (Steel and Wood)

38w X 63L X 29 1/2 T

$300

 

 

(4) Two Drawer Black File Cabinet by Hon

18 x 261/2 x29

$30 each

 

(10) Plum Fabric Covered Executive Chair

38 x 18 d

$30 each

 

(9) Plum Fabric Covered Secretary's Task Chair

21w X 36t X 17 1/2 d

$20

 

Low Black Lateral File Cabinet

19 X 30 X 28

$40

One Large Dry Erase Board

72 X 48

$20

Dry Erase Board

36 X 23

$15

 

One Full Sheet Brochure Rack

27 X 46

$10

(2) Pamphlet Racks

18 X 47

$10

(5) White Ikea Type Tables

54 X 24 X 29 1/2

$20 each

Metal Bookcase

34 1/2 X 13 1/2 X 78

$30

Faux Wooden Grain Low Filing Cabinet

36w X 20d X 29 1/2t

$50

Metal Wire Rack and Shelving

71L X 24 DX 76 H

$200

Dry Erase Board

18 X 24

$10

 

 

Two drawer/ one file drawer cabinet on wheels

15 3/4 X 20 1/4x 27 1/2

$40

(2) Small Modern Metal Computer Desk

18 X 30 X 29 3/4

$35 (each)

Samsung 26" TV with 18 X 29 1/2 frame

$300


Whirlpool Imperial Series Refrigerator with IceMaker (Stainless Steel)

25.6 Cubic Feet

$350

Metal and Glass AV cart with wheels

35h X 21 1/2 X 18 D

$30

 

Magnavox TV

13 inch diagonal screen with VHS

$15

Wooden Stool

$10


 

Portable File ( 2 Drawer/One File)

15 x 27 3/4 x 23

$25

 

May 9, 2012-Underbanked are smartphone ready!

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

Welcome to ZAX2¢
 

Shrinking Inventory Boosts Home Prices. Stabilization is happening across the country! Look at the new numbers.

Core-based statistical area (CBSA)

Single-family change from year ago

Excluding distressed

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, Ill.

-8.8%

-2.7%

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Ga.

-8.1%

-2.1%

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif.

-3.2%

-1.2%

Los Angeles-Long Beach- Glendale, Calif.

-2.4%

0.6%

Houston- Sugar Land- Baytown, Texas

0.5%

4.1%

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.- Va-Md.-W.Va

0.7%

1.8%

Philadelphia, Pa.

0.7%

1.8%

Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas

1.1%

4.0%

New York- White Plains-Wayne, N.Y-N.J.

2.0%

2.9%

Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Ariz

7.7%

4.0%

 

Realtor Destiny. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of realtors hit 1.37 million in October 2006. It has declined by nearly 30 percent. Here is the top 10 states with the most realtors per capita.

Joke of the week.

An old man sitting at the mall watched a teenager intently. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. The old man kept staring at him.

When the teenager was tired of being stared at, he sarcastically asked, “What’s the matter, old man? Never did anything wild in your life?”

The old man did not bat an eye when he responded, “Got drunk once and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son.”

4 Tips to Getting Multiple Offers. The properties in today's market that are receiving multiple offers have a few things in common. Read how to get multiple offers on your listing now.

"Under-banked" Own Smartphones. You would think that the under-banked wouldn't be able to afford a smart phone. But recent reports say otherwise and new apps are being developed for this demographic. Read the full article here.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives 3 easy tips to being a top producing agent  this week's edition of his newsletter. Top-producers are ordinary people who happen to do extraordinary things.

"Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation; even so does inaction sap the vigors of the mind." - Leonardo Da Vinci

Have a great week!

 

470 Sterling Street- Open House!

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

 

OPEN HOUSE- MAY 6

from 2 to 5pm!!

May 2, 2012-Construction is up!

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

Welcome to ZAX2¢
 

What can you get with your credit score? Those with a FICO score lower than 720 can't get a mortgage. We all knew that! But a recent report from the National Association of Realtors gives a breakdown of exactly what you can get from the bank. Read the full story here.

3 Housing Trends for This Spring Market. A recent article at Bankrate.com shows the recent trends in the housing market. Find out more.

Joke of the week.

The Price is Right. Effective marketing is crucial in selling a home. But pricing your listings are key too. Read these 3 strategies to price your listing right.

Increase in Construction.Recently, we have seen an increase in private residential construction.Check out the numbers here.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on to be a champion in  this week's edition of his newsletter. If you can get these suggestions under your belt, then you are bound for success.

"I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained." - Walt Disney

Have a great week!

 

April 25-Case Shiller Report +Future Housing Trends

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

Welcome to ZAX2¢
 

Case-Shiller Reports New Lows. Home values in nine metro areas reached record lows. Atlanta continued its downward spiral, posting its lowest annual rate of decline in the 20 year history of the index at -1.73%. Read the full story here.

Is it a good time to sell? I found this really helpful article. But the best advice is: Regardless of the economic indicators, the best time to sell is when the time is right for you! Read the article here.

Joke of the week.

I can’t hear you

An elderly gentleman with serious hearing problems goes to the doctor who fits him with hearing aids that allow him to hear at 100% for the first time in many years.

The elderly man goes back in a month for a checkup. The doctor says, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.”

To which the gentleman replies, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve changed my will three times!”.

Don't Wait For Leads To Fall In Your Lap! Being an effective marketer pays off. Here are three simple tips to being proactive.

Future Housing Dependent on Demographics. Baby Boomers and Echo Boomers were hit the hardest by the recession. Now that we are in recovery, trends show that the next two decades will be dedicated by these two groups. Check out the chart below and click here for the full story.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on how to deal with buyer misconceptions this week's edition of his newsletter.Don't wait to deal with these misconceptions; tackle it head on in your presentation.

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imiatiion, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius

Have a great week!

 

Open House-1791 N. Rock Springs

by The Zac Team at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Br

 

Open House- This Sunday, April 29 2-5pm !

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The Zac Team
RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
1189 S. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Atlanta GA 30306
Office: 404-564-7200
Fax: 404.564.7201

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