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I going to get a little deep here tonight. What are we really here for? What mark are you going to leave on the world? Let's face it we aren't Albert Einstein or Barack Obama or Mother Theresa or Ghandi. We are simple people but.....
Last weekend we met some friends for dinner at one of the newer restaurants in our area. I had heard from another friend that not only was it good but it was a little pricey too. Hmmm I thought. What was I thinking when I said yes to such a night out? After all, this has been a tough year for me personally and spending money on a pricey meal was not the smartest thing to be doing right now. But I had already said yes so off we went.
It's all about the presentation 
I've heard it time and time again. It typically starts out with "Business is slow..." and is usually followed up with, "It must be the economy." or "People just don't get it." (refering to the service they are selling). Now, I can't speak for other industries, but I'll share my experience of what I do know, what we all have been hearing and why it seems that I have been hearing it more and more.
Your profile, posts and comments on most Social Media networks will be available for many thousands, maybe even everyone to see – forever. It is therefore vitally important that you conduct yourself correctly. Be yourself, be open, be transparent, share… and all those other good things. Just decide who you are, what image you wish to portray today, and tomorrow. Don’t just sign up for a network account on LinkedIn or Facebook or Twitter with the intent of just engaging in idle chit-chat without taking the time to complete profile and think through your positioning. Here are some steps to get … (44 comments)
No, not more money... more expertise than I have.
I had a call from a Realtor friend concerning a class we signed up for, via a motivational conference. This agent has been a Realtor for about 6 years and has proven to be one of the top producing, assertive agents in the area. The agent's business has taken a dramatic plunge because of the economy. The agent decided to take another full time job ( outside Real Estate ) I was told.... " I had to do it ..what choice do I have? I can't going into the hole $ 1500 a month. I'll work at this job until … (41 comments)
We spend a lot of time here on Active Rain, and in social media seminars, talking about how to use Facebook as professionals to be found by new clients. This week, the shoe was on the other foot for me! 
Are you an investor that is looking to buy a foreclosure in the Phoenix area? I've seen my share of foreclosed properties in the Phoenix area and surrounding cities and towns! They come in all shapes, sizes and conditions!
OK Now we have worked on our blogs and they are all freaky! It's time to do something with all that great content!
Added 09-04-09 10:35 PM: I think I need to clarify something here.....I think everyone is taking my post out of context...I am not asking about your compensation and what you think is right as far as the compensation you receive...Your comments are welcome regarding that issue, but my question is related to steering a client that saw a home or would like to see a home and ultimately place an offer on it but the agent tries to steer them away from making an offer because they feel the commission will not yield enough money for their time and effort...How can that truly be ethical???
We have all heard the term, "smart as a fox." This implies that a fox is very bright. That is probably true in the animal kingdom but sometimes humans, who are trying to be as smart as a fox, end up out-foxing themselves.
I’ve always liked to believe that my social media adventuring would eventually pay off for myself and my employer, but, until recently, it was a matter of faith. Indeed, I felt not unlike a cult member might feel while waiting for their prophet, or Haley’s Comet, or the Mayan apocalypse to arrive. Just you wait, I told my self (and my boss), all this tweeting and blogging and commenting will pay off.
See if you've ever had scenario like I experienced two days ago. I've been working with an out of state couple for two years waiting for them to get their home sold so they can relocate to the milder climate of NC. Finally, they received an offer that morphed into a contract! Yippppeeee! After receiving their choice of MLS numbers I began viewing property, researching counties and asking questions.
Moana's sales office is closed and the salespeople have been instructed to turn in their keys. After much hope with the planned purchase of the property by OliverMcMillan has fallen through. The project is scheduled to be auctioned on September 25, 2009.
A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that the IRS is expanding a program that will mine it's data bases searching for inconsistencies between what a tax payer earns and what the banks report to the IRS as mortgage interest.Just as employers and others report income to the IRS on 1099 and W2 forms, lenders report the amount of interest that a taxpayer has paid in the preceding tax year, via a IRS Form 1098 The reason for the search is that there are literally tens of thousands of taxpayers that receive a 1098 each year with over $20,000 in interest payments … (5 comments)
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Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present the paintings and drawings of San Antonio artist Alex Rubio. Rubio's work speaks of the Latino experience in a fiery fantastical world. His palate of brilliant hues, and use of high contrast -- reflective of the San Antonio sun -- explodes onto the canvas in swirling and undulating waves, as if each stroke transmits energy vibrating around and within the body. No stasis here. Rubio's large-scale black and white drawings reflect that same intensity -- sans color. 
WNY Market Report Buffalo Homes with a Pool It is hot outside and you are thinking about purchasing a home and it is only natural that you might think about purchasing a Buffalo home with a pool. If you enjoy swimming, then you ...
This column is customized each month so that I can share with you, the current monthly statistics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Or, visit my website at www.NewBernHomes.com.HOMES SOLD (Closed), August 1 through August 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)
20+ New listings and price changes for foreclosures in the Birmingham Alabama area. Good Friday morning Birmingham Alabama!! I hope everyone has a great Holiday weekend and whatever team you cheer for wins! Roll Tide-sorry Auburn folks. We have a nice list today that includes a large home in Mount Olive, a brand new home in Trussville, a price reduction on an estate home in Moody, a great investment in Altadena(needs a lot of work), a great looking newer home in the Chelsea Park subdivision in Chelsea, some nice starter homes in Alabaster, and some investment properties in Bessemer, Eastlake, Grayson … (0 comments)
Last weekend I completed the 3-Day Breast Cancer 60-mile walk. The first day I made it to the 16.2 mile mark where I felt a little woozy (it was very hot up in Denver ) and I was medically evac'd for the rest of the day. I completed the walk on days two and three. My feet look like raw hamburger meat and I'm still limping a little. I have to say that the logistics of the whole operation was run with military precision. The crew (all volunteers) hailed from all over the country. There is actually a 3-Day cult-like group … (2 comments)
I hadn't thought of it until one of our sphere brought it up during a tenuous short sale transactions..emotions run high, hours are long...papers are piled higher to document this and verify that. Cyberspace is cluttered with e-mails....the fax needs a break...sleep is only something you dream of....she asked me what do I do to relieve the stress....hmmmm...
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