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  • Real Estate Tomato (Real Estate Tomato): Services in Paradise, CA
    Real Estate Tomato (Real Estate Tomato)
    Services
    (Paradise, CA)
    I have been recieving the tomato for a few months and find it very insightful. I recomend many of the strategies posted there. Read the Starbucks blog
  • Bobi Bigelow, Advertising, Marketing, PR, Event Planning (Alpine Lakes Real Estate): Assistant in Campton, NH
    Bobi Bigelow, Advertising, Marketing, PR, Event Planning (Alpine Lakes Real Estate)
    Assistant
    (Campton, NH)
    Marketing specialist for the Waterville Valley area office
  • New Hampshire Information by Dale (ActiveRain Ambassador Member) (Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections): Inspector in Claremont, NH
    New Hampshire Information by Dale (ActiveRain Ambassador Member) (Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections)
    Inspector
    (Claremont, NH)
    always looking for new or more infomation regarding the home inspection trade look forward to working with you
  • Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations): Home Stager in Portsmouth, NH
    Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations)
    Home Stager
    (Portsmouth, NH)
    Would love to have you take a look at some custom home projects we are working on sometime / Bring your skis.
  • Kevin Knight (Chase): Mortgage in Lincoln, NH
    Kevin Knight (Chase)
    Mortgage
    (Lincoln, NH)
  • Daniel Dunfey (Alpine Lakes Real Estate): Agent in Lincoln, NH
    Daniel Dunfey (Alpine Lakes Real Estate)
    Agent
    (Lincoln, NH)
  • Elizabeth Nieves - Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team (The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group): Agent in Durham, NC
    Elizabeth Nieves - Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team (The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group)
    Agent
    (Durham, NC)
    Elizabeth, is on her game 24/7 and has a wicked sense of humor. That is the combination I look for in a good friend, and a great agent.
  • AMBER NOBLE-GARLAND, CDPE Top Realtor in Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold & beyond (Strategic Marketing Expert & Short Sale Specialist in NJ): Agent in Marlboro, NJ
    AMBER NOBLE-GARLAND, CDPE Top Realtor in Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold & beyond (Strategic Marketing Expert & Short Sale Specialist in NJ)
    Agent
    (Marlboro, NJ)
  • Terry+Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate (Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner): Agent in Grand Rapids, MI
    Terry+Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate (Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
    Agent
    (Grand Rapids, MI)
    Terry. a great sense of humor and style how can you go wrong with that combo
  • Cecily Parks (iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc.): Agent in Salem, OR
    Cecily Parks (iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc.)
    Agent
    (Salem, OR)
    Cecily..is a women of many talents, beauty and brains not sure about the acting skills but those can be taught..this from a "B" actor..keep up the good work and remember your lines. We are counting on you as the lead, now get on stage.
  • VANESSA REILLY, domoREALTY - Atlanta Homes for sale (domoREALTY): Broker Owner in Atlanta, GA
    VANESSA REILLY, domoREALTY - Atlanta Homes for sale (domoREALTY)
    Broker Owner
    (Atlanta, GA)
    Vanessa.. I like your style and that was my first impression, Hope we can do some business together. P.S. I pick my friends by their sense of humor, and you can never have too many friends.
  • Katerina Brosda (Brosda & Bentley Realtors™ ● (786) 363-8551): Agent in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
    Katerina Brosda (Brosda & Bentley Realtors™ ● (786) 363-8551)
    Agent
    (Sunny Isles Beach, FL)
    Katerina: insightful real estate advice and high end condo expert
  • Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO, Jim Crawford Atlanta Realtor (RE/MAX Paramount Properties): Agent in Atlanta, GA
    Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO, Jim Crawford Atlanta Realtor (RE/MAX Paramount Properties)
    Agent
    (Atlanta, GA)
    Jim's blogs and comments are so insightful, I can only imagine the talents he would bring to your important transactions. A top pick in my book
  • Laura Giannotta 'Your Realtor Down the Shore!' (Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore, NJ ): Agent in Little Egg Harbor, NJ
    Laura Giannotta 'Your Realtor Down the Shore!' (Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore, NJ )
    Agent
    (Little Egg Harbor, NJ)
    Laura, a tireless real estate professional with a wicked sense of humor, hire her and get the job done.
  • Erica Ramus - SchuylkillRealEstate.com - Schuylkill County PA Real Estate (Erica Ramus - Ramus Realty Group - Pottsville, PA ): Broker Owner in Pottsville, PA
    Erica Ramus - SchuylkillRealEstate.com - Schuylkill County PA Real Estate (Erica Ramus - Ramus Realty Group - Pottsville, PA )
    Broker Owner
    (Pottsville, PA)
    Erica, a no nonsense real estate professional, who can evaluate the situation quickly and actuate. I would recommend Erica to any of my clients or friends .
  • Team Jodi - Chapel Hill Real Estate, Durham Real Estate (Jodi Bakst, Broker @ Chapel Hill Realty): Agent in Chapel Hill, NC
    Team Jodi - Chapel Hill Real Estate, Durham Real Estate (Jodi Bakst, Broker @ Chapel Hill Realty)
    Agent
    (Chapel Hill, NC)
    Jodi..is all about satisfying her clients. You can tell from the first time you meet Jodi her heart is in the right place, and that is a terrific place to start with any professional relationship. Put your trust in Jodi, she wouldn't steer you wrong.
  • Chip Jefferson (Gibbs Realty and Auction Company): Agent in Columbia, SC
    Chip Jefferson (Gibbs Realty and Auction Company)
    Agent
    (Columbia, SC)
    Laura..certainly a number one pick in my book, if you are looking in the Lexington S.C. area give Laura a call.
  • Laura Gray (RE/MAX Realty Group): Agent in Gaithersburg, MD
    Laura Gray (RE/MAX Realty Group)
    Agent
    (Gaithersburg, MD)
    I would be proud to work with Laura, Best of luck
  • Kim Sellers Lake Arrowhead Realtor DRE#01412099, Lake Arrowhead Lifestyles® (Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker): Agent in Lake Arrowhead, CA
    Kim Sellers Lake Arrowhead Realtor DRE#01412099, Lake Arrowhead Lifestyles® (Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker)
    Agent
    (Lake Arrowhead, CA)
    Kim...Thanks for all the lively discussion and humor you bring to the real estate industry. We all have to have a little something extra to make it these days. Kim you'll go far with your wit and understanding of today's market conditions.
  • Escondido Real Estate -  North San Diego County Homes, Melissa Zavala, Broker (Broadpoint Properties): Broker Owner in Escondido, CA
    Escondido Real Estate - North San Diego County Homes, Melissa Zavala, Broker (Broadpoint Properties)
    Broker Owner
    (Escondido, CA)
    Long days and a quick wit, solves may real estate problems in a way that appears seamless. Melissa, makes it look easy a great contact in North San Diego...best wishes.
  • Janna Rankin  Scharf (Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene): Agent in Coeur d'Alene, ID
    Janna Rankin Scharf (Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
    Agent
    (Coeur d'Alene, ID)
    Would be happy to send a client your way if ever the chance happens.
  • Pat Tasker, Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI) (Shorewest Realtors): Agent in Germantown, WI
    Pat Tasker, Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI) (Shorewest Realtors)
    Agent
    (Germantown, WI)
    I hope I get a chance to work with Pat, she appears to have all the right credentials to be a great Realtor.
  • Kathleen Cooper, RE/MAX,Broker, REALTOR® (Kathleen Cooper, Best Option-RE/MAX, SRES, REALTOR®): Broker Owner in Charlton, MA
    Kathleen Cooper, RE/MAX,Broker, REALTOR® (Kathleen Cooper, Best Option-RE/MAX, SRES, REALTOR®)
    Broker Owner
    (Charlton, MA)
    Kathleen, thanks for the association, I'll be happy to send a customer or client your way...and know for sure they will be given great service with the utmost integrity.
  • Lew Corcoran (Best Choice Real Estate Services): Agent in Easton, MA
    Lew Corcoran (Best Choice Real Estate Services)
    Agent
    (Easton, MA)
    Thanks for the Connection Lewis, Look Forward to working with you on future transactions. Steve Loynd- Managing Broker Alpine Lakes Realty, Lincoln NH
  • Mott Kornicki • Waterway Realtors® • Notary Public, WATERWAY REALTY, REALTORS® (• Waterway Realty, Realtors® • Broker • South East Florida •): Broker Owner in Miami Beach, FL
    Mott Kornicki • Waterway Realtors® • Notary Public, WATERWAY REALTY, REALTORS® (• Waterway Realty, Realtors® • Broker • South East Florida •)
    Broker Owner
    (Miami Beach, FL)
    Mott, Happy to catch up with you- hope we can work on a transaction sometime.
  • Dinah Lee  Griffey, Inferno Advertising (Inferno Advertsing): Services in Shelton, WA
    Dinah Lee Griffey, Inferno Advertising (Inferno Advertsing)
    Services
    (Shelton, WA)
  • Barb Szabo  E-pro Realtor® Cleveland Ohio Homes (RE/MAX Trinity): Agent in Cleveland, OH
    Barb Szabo E-pro Realtor® Cleveland Ohio Homes (RE/MAX Trinity)
    Agent
    (Cleveland, OH)
    Thanks Barb, I'll keep you in mind for any real estate needs in your market place. Steve
  • Barbara Todaro "New Franklin MA Homes" (RE/MAX Executive Realty ): Agent in Franklin, MA
    Barbara Todaro "New Franklin MA Homes" (RE/MAX Executive Realty )
    Agent
    (Franklin, MA)
    I'm originally from Sudbury and still deal with many clients in Mass, as a Loon Mountain Ski area Realtor. I'll be happy to work with you and network in the future. Steve
  • Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real  Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate (Re/Max Realty Center 262-377-1459): Agent in Oconomowoc, WI
    Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate (Re/Max Realty Center 262-377-1459)
    Agent
    (Oconomowoc, WI)
  • Debbi Ward (Alpine Lakes Real Estate): Agent in Lincoln, NH
    Debbi Ward (Alpine Lakes Real Estate)
    Agent
    (Lincoln, NH)
  • Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul): Education in Pensacola Beach, FL
    Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul)
    Education
    (Pensacola Beach, FL)
  • Christopher and Stephanie Somers -  Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate (Realtor / Owner - RE/MAX Access): Agent in Philadelphia, PA
    Christopher and Stephanie Somers - Realtors - Philadelphia Real Estate (Realtor / Owner - RE/MAX Access)
    Agent
    (Philadelphia, PA)
    Christopher and Stephanie, I have enjoyed reading your Real Estate blogs, and have no doubts your passion for helping clients through the property maze is top notch. Best of luck, and I would not hesitate to send along a referral.
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