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Funny what we find when we clean and reorganize. I've been focusing so much these last three years on keeping up with new technology, I finally realized a few months ago that at least two of my file cabinets, (both with two drawers drawers full of "stuff")had probably only been opened twice in the last three years.
Over the last few weeks my local Realtor® association has bombarded me with emails reminding me it's time to apply for the 2011 Awards and Recognition. Thank you but I'll pass. It's not because I haven't qualified for the Top Residential Producer Award from the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) but because I don't think the phrase means anything to the average consumer when they see it on a business card.First let's say that "Multi-Million Dollar Producer" and "Residential Top-Producer" in Northern Virgina are different meaning depending on what Realtor® association you belong to. If you belong to NVAR to … (38 comments)
As your blogging, web marketing and social media efforts grow into more contacts from consumers requesting assistance in buying and selling real estate, you will find that many of them are not quite in your own market area. Maybe right now you are too busy to take on one more client so ask someone in your office to help. Or perhaps for whatever reason - they want a short sale and you don't elect to do those, for instance - these people should be referred to another great realty professional. 
Can I Be Honest With You? Nah... Lie Like You Usually Do! When someone says, Trust Me, Let Me Tell You the Truth or Can I Be Honest With You? my reaction: What have you been doing up until now? Professing honesty or integrity does not make it so. 
How I Choose my Blog Post Topics – Localism 
Just recently, I was asked - How's the Frisco TX housing market doing?
Diversity and multi-culturalism foster sensitivity and good business practicesLiving in the Bay area of California gives us the opportunity to interact with so many nationalities and cultural origins. It becomes a challenge sometimes to know what behaviors are acceptable and what are not. Part of our business practice via diversity training is awareness of and respect for multi-cultural do's and don'ts.
I want to tell you, but it isn’t my place or is it? Recently one of my clients had an offer in on a property and they backed out based on the inspection. They just couldn’t come to an agreement with the seller on getting the repairs done which is something that happens all the time in real estate, so no big deal.
Google+ Hangouts and Active Rain Meet Ups On Friday, Nina Rogoff, Ginny Gorman & myself had a "Hangout" on Google+. I felt like I was in the opening sequence of "The Brady Bunch" with all the faces in the squares! After some technical difficulties (Ginny could not hear us!), it worked pretty well. We had a good "hangout", sharing business tips, suggestions and plans for 2012. The three of us had been part of an Active Rain MeetUp this past September. But it is not always easy to get together in person. The flip side of the MeetUps … (25 comments)
I like writing about Social Media from time to time as this relative new phenomenon fascinates me as an observer. I am old school and like to write handwritten letters, play musical instruments, have one on one meetings with people or at least get them on the phone and like email with photos or video attachments over text and Social Media. But some thoughts on
My best friend called me this week. “Val, she said, I have to tell you about my new part-time job! You’ll never guess what it is!” Now let me tell you a little story about Mary. In high school a small group of us got together every weekend and baked cookies. We would take them to school and peddle them in what we called “The Underground Bakery.” Thinking back, we weren’t really too “underground” because we actually sold some to teachers, but they weren’t ratting us out because those cookies were pretty darn good! But, Mary was a talker . . . maybe one could … (53 comments)
500 Real estate, community and personal - Blog Posts and counting! When I started blogging I had no idea where blogging would take me. My first post 12/12/09 was a listing, my parents home in Sykesville, Maryland. I received a warm welcoming comments from Keith Elliott, Jason Rose, Steve Bachman and Yvette & Denis Gardner. The warm welcoming tone of ActiveRain has continued without fail. My soul and business have benefited immensely. Thank you, my AR Family,Steve Hoffacker, Bridget Mcgee,Melissa McKinney, Debbie Walsh, Tom Arstingstall, Dick Greenberg and Frank Llosa and that’s just a hand full... I couldn't begin to list … (16 comments)
The Flufftastic Fairy Says: Make the Most of Your Small Space - the Dining RoomWe live in a small house, just over 1000 sq feet. It was built in the '40's and has a lot of character, that's why we love it! Unfortunately there isn't always room for all my stuff... Many people have the same problem and here are some ideas to make your small Dining Room more efficient! (Here are some tips for your Living Room & Kitchen) 
What do you think? First I want to say that local agents know things about the area they work in. They know non material facts. But should it matter? You tell me. How would you feel if you found a home for a buyer but didn't know the local history? How would your buyers feel when they found out? A house on a busy road, a fence that has been decimated as long as I can remember, at least 2 times a year I would venture to say. Some of the accidents have made my hair stand on end. I have … (33 comments)
There's a fine line between working for your client and having the listing agent do all your showings. There was a very successful company who instructed its clients to call the listing agents and have them show their listings. They would then rebate 1/3 of the commission back to the buyer if they wrote up the contract. The company would also show you the listing if you wanted to pay $75.00 per house.
Who’s slick and who’s not? Ah, the question of the day. We deal with a variety of personalities every day of our lives. Most of us have had to communicate directly with the good, the bad and down-right ugly. We deal with the problems; put them aside; and go on to the next situation.
Here's an e-mail to send to those prospects who look on your site but don't communicate with you! You can find out quick enough if they are loyal or not. Here's one of many situations that I have had, and this one is just from last week: I met with a new prospect last Sunday evening, at the spur of the moment. She told me specific search criteria and said she was a "cash", buyer but her home had not closed escrow yet. After hearing her criteria and knowing that the type of home she wants will go in … (55 comments)
No one has asked me to, but I have taken down the post on the Hoax. I think I had a right to be critical of the way they handled this in Seattle, and I do think that we are owed an apology, but I also feel that the passions stirred are not going in a constructive direction. The point has been made. I would ask that all 20+ people who reblogged the post put it into draft. 
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Orlando Hampton Inn Located Near All the Major Attractions … (0 comments)
San Diego Short Sale Attorney, Michael Gaddis. Full version online, you can click photo to go to his website.We 
Are you looking for a home in Mount Prospect with a fireplace? Currently there are 21 attached single family homes on the market in Mount Prospect.Only one is a condo and the rest are townhouses. The most affordable attached single family home with a fireplace is $120,000 and the highest priced one is $449,000.%20copy_med%20edited-2.jpg?1358721140)
Stowe Vermont "Dream" Home is now for Sale!
I'm sure this subject has been blogged about to death but I'm still on the fence on this one. Our office does not have a recommended home warranty company. What's strange about that with us is that we have many recommended vendors for our agents from home inspection to furnace repair and carpet guys to someone to shovel the snow, but no home warranty companies. 
thanks for the great update....I have some buyers in the Dedham area but will suggest Milton as well..prices look great....jpg?1335461575)
There are some great deals to be found in Morrow County. Quick columbus commute is just one of the perks! For a showing call Sibley Poland at RE/MAX Stars, Sam Miller Team 740-397-3145 or www.BuyInKnoxCountyOhio.com
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