Lessons from the People in Africa - 02/28/07 09:40 PM
As I get older, I do my best in making everyday a meaningful lesson for me. This became even more clear when I went to Africa just this past Fall. It was truly a humbling experience, nothing like I have ever experience before. I knew it was different but somehow it … (17 comments)
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Goal Setting and your definition - 02/27/07 09:29 AM
I'm trying to find a compromise between 2 people when they have different opinions about goal-setting and achieving them.
One says:
Goal is to guide to to the right path....doesn't mean you have to get to it. Things in life changes, you need to change according to it. Sometimes you have to delay goals to balance … (4 comments)
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Confidence in Staging - Updated with pictures - 02/22/07 12:35 PM
I attended my very first realtor's designation several weeks ago: Accredited Staging Professional. I opted for the ASP Realtor title as I plan to offer staging to my clients as a value-added service.
My feedback on the course is overwhelmingly positive. I am extremely enthusiatic about offering this service to my clients as … (12 comments)
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Help me welcome Karen Otto - 02/22/07 11:54 AM
I met Karen at one of my continuing education real estate classes: ASP Home Staging several weeks ago. Since then, I have emailed her about Active Rain and how it may help in growing her business.She volunteered her time in helping out with registration, items for sale, and most importantly, Karen … (12 comments)
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Under attack - 02/20/07 05:18 PM
This blog is an open read for anyone regardless of your personal beliefs:
I am deeply sadden by the fact that one of my favorite groups (Christianity and Real Estate) on Active Rain is under attack (by that I mean in a spiritual way. I do understand the heart of Active Rain … (19 comments)
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Part - 2: Then Use Your Emotions - 02/16/07 10:37 AM
If you have not read the first part to becoming a market expert, please find it here. As an extension to studying the market data, now bring out the "emotional side" of you.
Dont forget the emotional side of buying.
My fondest memory of emotional buying was my client from 2003. I was showing alot of … (1 comments)
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Part - 1: Tips on "studying your real estate market" - 02/16/07 10:25 AM
The TERM: "Study the market" can be pretty vague especially to newer agents. Here are some tips in studying your market (I really do mean deep, deep study: I'm going to): For this example, I am using my friendly Frisco market (price point between $100K - $300K: there is more to … (2 comments)
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Living in a FEAR box - 02/15/07 12:14 AM
F=False E=EvidenceA=AppearingR=Real
I sat in class for my continuing education this afternoon - yes, of all day Valentine's Day. I guess I wasnt thinking when I signed up for this class. The instructor talked about Living in the FEAR box and I like to share with the Active Rain community...
Living in the FEAR … (16 comments)
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Retained Earnings: What Gets Kept are What Counts - 02/14/07 10:44 PM
My definition of Retained Earnings (as I declare here, I am not from any accounting background) is pretty simple: After all my expenses, what's left for me? As I speak to many business owners from all walks of life: retail stores, restaurants, designers, real estate people, I have realized a constant … (0 comments)
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Crown Ridge - Ideal community for Frisco - 02/11/07 10:44 PM
Crown Ridge Frisco is an award winning community offered by K.Hovnanian Homes in Frisco, Texas. Crown Ridge is located just a little north of Eldorado Parkway on Panther Creek Road. Crown , east of Preston Road. Some of the unique Crown Ridge homes feature radiant barrier decking, carbon monoxide detectors, custom crown … (0 comments)
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Latera - Newest Gated Community in Frisco, Texas - 02/11/07 10:20 PM
The luxury community - Latera is the newest gated community offered in Frisco, Texas. Latera is located off Preston Road on the Northeast corner of Preston and Eldorado Parkway in Frisco. Latera is a gated and guarded community nestled within the lush landscape and heavily treed cozy community.
There are 2 custom … (0 comments)
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Styles of Homes in Different Parts of the country: Chime In! - 02/07/07 09:30 AM
I thought it will be a great idea to share different thoughts/ views on style of houses from various parts of the country. With so many people constantly moving from places to places, state to state, I thought it would be great to compile a variety of homes and their prices … (3 comments)
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Short Report for January 2007 in the DFW metroplex - 02/07/07 09:07 AM
The 1st month of 2007 in the Dallas DFW metroplex has proved to show that the outlook looks very promising. While the real estate prices have dropped due to sluggish sales in the late 4th Quarter, buyers are coming back strong in January to seek good buys.
Interest rates continue to … (0 comments)
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Looking for a church in Frisco? Come visit mine! - 02/06/07 07:50 PM
Frisco is bursting with new residents everyday! About 32,000 people called Frisco home in the late 90s, now, we have grown to over 92,000 residents. With the new growth comes timely websites such as Localism to help promote local businesses.
One of my top promotion is my home church: Hope Fellowship, located … (1 comments)
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Panther Creek Estates in Frisco is growing! - 02/06/07 03:50 PM
Panther Creek Estates located in North Frisco is an active neighborhood. Our sales record is soaring through the roof! From approximately 560 houses in late October 2006, we have now over 860 homes (as of January 2007).
Panther Creek Homeowners Association has recently turned over to resident-controlled. This means that there are ample … (0 comments)
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Competition around you while Doing business with Your Sphere - 02/03/07 02:43 PM
When I began a career in real estate, I didnt really want to "market" to my SOI (sphere of influence), friends and family. Mainly for the fear of appearing as another "salesperson" image.
After being coached by my mentor, Ms. Jennifer Allan for the past few months, I have absolutely been an … (7 comments)
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The Art of Leaving Feedbacks - 02/02/07 08:57 AM
Put yourself in your Seller's shoes. Imagine if you were the listing agent. Would you appreciate some constructive feedbacks about the house you have up for sale in the market?
Experience the sale of your personal home or even your client's home: Leaving not very constructive or even honest feedbacks for not wanting … (6 comments)
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