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Recently, while talking with one of my real estate clients, an out of state buyer.....she told me her son was into "motocross" and asked if there was a track anywhere near Gainesville? 
"Paradigms power perceptions and perceptions power emotions." 
Experiences that Transform Every once in a great while, you encounter/experience something that revolutionizes/challenges your thinking, and transforms/changes the way in which you approach business/marketing. My involvement here on ActiveRain has been one such experience.
Jon, our fearless leader (ok, maybe not), just sent an email out to our staff here at ActiveRain letting us know that yesterday we set a new daily traffic record. We had 20% more visitors to ActiveRain in a single day than we have ever had. Whenever he sends something like this, I always jump into our analytics account and try to see if there is any reasonable explanation.
The economy has "gone south" here in Sandpoint, Idaho as it has all across the country. It doesn't look like we can expect to see an old fashioned economic revival for at least two years. These are the times when we need exceptional inspiration to get us motivated and excited about our lives and professions. This is when I turn to PRE!
Understanding keywords to maximize them in your website will drive traffic to you. According to Wordtracker, correct terms for your area/ niche market may not always be the right thing to do. This can be further substantiated if your blogs or websites are never found, or consumers never do find you. But if you understand how your consumers are finding you, understanding what they are ultimately searching for, then you could pierce through the veil, apply more of what they want throughout your online presence. Not knowing what keywords are often used would put you at a disadvantage for Search Engine … (116 comments)
I still consider myself very new to ActiveRain. I have only been a member since the end of last year but with about two dozen posts behind me, I think Im starting to get the hang of things.
While showing property at a local development a few days ago, the Realtor on duty (whom I know fairly well) pulled me aside and asked me to call him later. He had "an opportunity" he wanted to discuss with me. Even though I trend towards skepticism with "opportunities," I'm open-minded enough to listen.
Actually, the STAR started in December, but it has taken me this long to figure out how to say thanks. So one day I was talking on the phone with my friend Elizabeth Nieves, about the cancer affecting our families. Although, it is not a secret in my Keller Williams office in Renton, or community in Ashburn or at Renton Christian Center, I don’t throw it out into public too much. My clients all know up front that we are in a battle and have been tremendous. Well here goes to my AR Friends and Family....
I haven't been blogging much lately. No, I didn't quit real estate. The thought has never occurred to me. When things get tougher, so do I.
Most domain registrars offer a free feature called "forwarding" or "framing" or "masking". At first blush, it seems like a quick and easy way to setup a custom domain that displays your content. You don't have to do anything on ActiveRain, you get a cool domain that shows your blog, and everyone wins. Maybe. Let's take a closer look:
So you're in a "down" market, eh? You are not alone.
OK, I can show up as a little Pollyanna. I'll admit it. But even I know our economy is in a precarious situation. 
For the last 25 years, industrious American pioneers have been laying the groundwork for a new revolution. 
Last night I wrote a rather simple localism post about the dinner my wife and I enjoyed at our local Brazilian Steakhouse. After finishing the post, I then took a few extra minutes to send an email to the restaurant making them aware of the enjoyable time we had.
As a trainer it's difficult to train someone to blog or even send an e-mail if the person sending the email can't find the keys on the keyboard. Or they try to do something on line and skip a step and refuse to read the tutorial. While it's logical to me..some fail to realize by skipping one step can and probably will prevent you from completing your goal..on the computer that is!
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As real estate agents, we all know about disclosure. Our clients must, in many, if not all, states, fill out a seller's disclosure form disclosing everything they know of that might be wrong with the property they are selling. We must disclose faults and flaws that we know about with the property. This is to protect the buyer who should, of course, also do their own due diligence when considering purchasing a home. 
We list and sell house all the time. For buyers and sellers it is a whole new experience. Just like today when we took 12 year old Sonny and his dad Jimmy for a new experience...a ride in the airplane. We have flown to Cambridge many times for breakfast and had wonderful meals at Kay's Restaurant. We have even made a Pitts stop. So what was different this time?
Hi folks. Here are 10 things you can do that may help you in your business.
For Wachovia customers in danger of losing their homes, Wells Fargo is announcing a new program to help Wachovia customers in danger of losing their homes in foreclosure. As outlined in an article today in Forbes, it is noted they will provide a reprieve thru the end of February for almost 500,000 borrowers possibly eligible for a modification program.
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner. If you are planning a Super Bowl party, I thought I would share a great recipe for Hot Wings with a twist.
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Yesterday I received a notice from my broker that the NWMLS is issuing a new policy for brokerages and agents regarding the referral of home inspectors. The consumer protection policy has been put in place to prevent any collusion between the agent and home inspector. Wonder if this is something similar to the crack down on advertising provided by title co's for real estate agents? Just say no to collusion. Wups, back to the matter at hand.
While today's market plays to the advantage of buyers who should be swooping in to make the most of reduced housing costs and favorable interest rates, most are sitting by, waiting.
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This is what I am hearing most now. "I can't price my home at what YOU are suggesting". Back up here, it is NOT what I am suggesting it is what the MARKET is suggesting". Big difference. Facts are not pleasant to see now, but necessary to be realistic.
Pending home sales eased against a deteriorating economic backdrop but remain in a stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in October, slipped 0.7 percent to 88.9 from an upwardly revised reading of 89.5 in September, and is 1.0 percent below October 2007 when it was 89.8.
The 2009 Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular is a wrap! Warmer weather on Friday probably worried organizers, but cold weather was back on Saturday....and so were the crowds! The local economy had an impact as there were fewer ice sculptures, particularly in front of local merchants. Also missing this year were the live reindeer. Here's some photos showing the highlights: This Saturday, January 31st is Northville MI 4th Annual Fire & Ice Festival running from Noon to 4 PM.
Allstate is not happy with the State of Florida not approving a 47% increase for them.
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