Listing Presentations Made Perfect! 

Sellers expectations for agents are higher than ever in this market; so your listing presentation needs to impress.  Here are a few tips for delivering a "wow" presentation.  You may also wish to look beyond just bringing a CMA to your listing presentation, and show them some other powerful pricing tools.

NAHB - Nielsen Stands Up For Housing on Fox Business News 

NAHB (National Assoc. of Home Builders) Chairman, Bob Nielsen, appeared on Fox Business News last week as he brought our key messages on housing finance topics to a national audience.  Read more.

Upcoming Events   

Saturday, May 7^th - Art is an Outburst of the SOUL.  Family House Academy cordially invites you to enjoy an elegant evening of delicious d'oeuvres, delectable desserts, and wine tasting while viewing a stunning collection of incredibly affordable art.  The preview begins at 6:00 p.m. and the auction begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. at the Monticello Hotel.  Admission is $30.00.  For additional information contact Sally Bartlett at 431-9929.  Proceeds benefit Family House Academy.

Wednesday, May 11^th - The Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce and the Education Foundation presents An Evening with the Stars.  Please join them as they honor outstanding individuals and businesses that make a difference in the local education and business community.  To be held at the Cowlitz Regional Conference Center, with social hour starting at 5:30, dinner at 6:00.  For registration and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the KLCC at 423-8400.

Friday, May 20th  - 14^th Annual REALTOR Party - PINS FOR RPAC - 6:00pm - Triangle Bowl - Longview.  Fun, Food & Drinks, Prizes and Bowling.  FRIDAY NIGHT FUN FOR EVERYONE! Cost is $37.00 ($30 payable to RPAC for RPAC donation and $7 payable to Triangle Bowl on the day of the event for shoe rental and 3 games).  Arrive at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.  Coordinate your team and dress up in your creative outfit to show your team spirit and enthusiasm for RPAC.  For more information contact Mike Wallin at mwallin@prunw.com or call (360) 569-3636 or Larry Cowan at larry@cowan.com or (360) 749-4753.

The Mortgage Bankers Association application statistics can be an interesting picture of what's going on in the real estate market.   Click here  to view some of the most recent graphs.

If you're looking for that special something for that special mom, or just enjoy beautiful flowers for your own pleasure, look no further!  Longview Junior Service League  is having a hanging flower basket fundraiser.  These beautiful hanging baskets from DeGoede Nursery are available for only $25.00!        Approximate delivery date is Friday, June 3^rd, time & location TBD.  Questions?  Feel free to call Diane at 431-0513 or you may e-mail Joanne Pucci at jemapucci@yahoo.com or call her at 431-3773 . 

 Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's and mother figures out there!

Happy Birthday To You! 

Have we missed your birthday?  Please contact the office of Cowlitz title at 423-5330 to get you added to our birthday list.