north georgia real estate: Blue Ridge,GA Fathers Day - 06/15/08 07:08 AM
Today is already started with a surprise! My seven year old had the idea of serving me breakfast in bed for a Father's Day surprise. It was a surprise to find that the main course was a PBJ sandwich served with Doritos amd a Diet Coke. It was the most thought … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate: North Georgia Real Estate Report - 06/09/08 07:44 PM
This is not really a North Georgia Real Estate Report, but I thought it sounded like a good heading. I have
noticed a little more activity her around Blue Ridge,Georgia in the last few weeks. I am getting a lot of
folk looking on one end or the other … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Gas Game in Blue Ridge, Georgia - 06/09/08 07:38 PM
I am getting a little tired of watching gas prices go up 2 to 3 times a day at store that haven't received a
new shipment in a week. I know business is business, but in school I learned that unit cost + profit=
sales price. People are taking … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Blue Ridge Blog - 06/06/08 11:14 PM
In Blue Ridge GA, there is not a whole lot of night life to enjoy with the exception of going to the Swan Drive In Theater or riding through the mountains to view the wildlife after dark.
We decided to go to Cartersville BBQ Cook Off and it was great, I … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Mr President, Help is needed in North Georgia - 06/04/08 06:26 PM
I rally do not care who is elected president of the United States of America, as long as , it help get the economy back on track. I am sick and tired of talking about short sales, foreclosures, and the rest of the negative real estate issues.
I remember the last … (3 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Foreclousure in Paradise,Blue Ridge GA - 06/04/08 06:17 PM
Today started just like most days, I went to a large building supply company that is locally owned and
operated and bought about $900.00 worth of stuff, which isn't a whole lot of stuff. The funny thing was
that the owner stopped in the parking lot to thank me, … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Sharing the Love in North Georgia - 06/02/08 09:00 PM
Today, My wife(who is also my business partner) decided to start giving out referrals to other agents in our office. We have been blessed with more than we can possibly do. We have interviewed agent without them knowing it. We ask the several questions before handing them our business. If they … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Sunday in North Georgia - 06/01/08 09:04 PM
Today was a wonderful day! I didn't do anything real estate related until about 6:00 pm, and that only
lasted a couple of hours, just making my follow up calls and returning e-mails.I also did a little A/A
commenting.
I just took the sabbath as it should be, I … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Wii Bowling League at RE/MAX Around the Mountains ,Blue Ridge , GA - 05/31/08 07:46 PM
Yesterday one of my clients gave me a great idea. A Wii Bowling League, For those of you who do not
know Wii is a video game that is virtual reality. Last night we started with a practice night and we didn't
get done until about 1:00am. It was … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: 80/20 Rule in Blue Ridge, GA - 05/31/08 07:37 PM
In just about everyplace I have ever been, or worked at , had anything to do with it seems that 20 percent of the people do about 80 percent of the work. I am not just talking about my job as a Realtor in Blue Ridge,GA at RE/MAX Around the Mountains, … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Making Leads count Blue Ridge GA - 05/31/08 07:29 PM
All the Realtors in the free world know that lead generation is very important,but we somehow forget to
follow through. I must confess that I am guilty of this offense! I have spent thousands of dollars on a
website, print ads ,billboards , and many other advertising methods only … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Going Green in Blue Ridge Georgia - 05/31/08 11:37 AM
The last few clients that I have had seem to be really intrested in "going Green", so I have decided it
may be time for me to establish myself as a "Green Realtor". I know this sounds a little hokie but it is the
trend in the Mountains of … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Blue Ridge Ga Realtors - 05/31/08 11:24 AM
I am very thankful that i live in Blue Ridge, Georgia! I am also very thankful that most all of the Realtors
here are in one accord. I feel like North Georgia is an awesome place to be in this business, because of
it's natural beauty and friendly people. … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Points,Points and Points! - 05/30/08 06:23 AM
I really never thought about how many points I had until this morning while reading the BLOG on
another. I just crested the 30K mark, and I figured it take me about an hour to get 250 points. The fact
that I love reading post and Blogs makes me … (2 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Blue Ridge GA - 05/29/08 02:18 PM
In Blue Ridge, There are many homes on the market. The problem is that the good ones are all taken and
sub-standard homes are left. I showed 12 homes yesterday and all of them had issues in one way or
another. My customers are not that hard to please and … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Honor those who have died to protect - 05/26/08 07:58 AM
Here in America, We take a lot for granted. Food, Shelter, Warmth ,etc. without even thinking about the reason way we have it so good. I also know their are those who do not have as much as others and do suffer. The poorest American is considered rich by the largest … (6 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Million Dollar Club - 05/24/08 10:48 PM
Over the past few days, I have been doing a lot of thinking about the value of being a life member of the
million dollar club or just the million dollar club. I sometimes wonder if the general public really even
cares about it or evens understands the numbers. … (4 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Blue Ridge,Georgia Market Report - 05/24/08 10:39 PM
This is not an official report of any kind and there are no facts to back it up,but I am starting to feel
better about our market. I do not hear how bad it is as much, I am getting as many leads as I have ever
gotten from … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: B.O.H.P Sex Ed Assault Training - 05/24/08 10:06 PM
I am always looking for a free and easy way to obtain continuing ed credit, and in Blue Ridge,GA our local
Board of Realtors gives a class about once a month. This month was "Assault Awareness" I thought it
was for men and women,but only 2 guys were in … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Trademark Properties - 05/24/08 09:39 PM
Last July, I loaded up my 75 year old Dad to travel to Charleston, SC to witness the unveiling of Richard
Davis's latest and greatest real estate franchise or partnership opportunity. We were also promised one
of the first copies of his new book. If you do not know … (6 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Real Estate Online/Blue Ridge,Georgia - 05/24/08 09:21 PM
This week a contract was a first for me! I started and finished a transaction online and have never seen the person,yet. I really do hope that I get to look them eye to eye, but the bank didn't seem to care when they cashed my commission check , today.
I … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: The Dangers of Showing Unlisted Properties - 05/20/08 02:34 AM
Yesterday, I got a call from a gentleman whom I had never met before wanting to look at my listing. I
didn't think the listing was what he was looking for, so I proceeded to start driving around showing him
some other properties. I could not get him to … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Real Friends - 05/16/08 11:11 PM
Life really goes by fast. I have went through a whole bunch of people who I have considered friends at
one time or another. But tonight I noticed something a little different, My wife planned a Birthday Party
for my 7 year old son. Several couples came and brought there kids … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Free Things to do in Blue Ridge,GA - 05/15/08 09:13 PM
1.Visit Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Southern Living Magazine's favorite roadside apple
market and a lot more than that. Great place to people watch and if you decide to spend some money
you might want to consider a fried apple pie or some of the best apple cider … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Ever Heard of Buyers Remorse? - 04/21/08 10:00 AM
I just had a customer who got a bad case of buyer's remorse, I think he contacted the bank and they told him he was looking a little ill. The next thing I know he is checking in the buyer's remorse ER. He is now making final arrangements, hope he gets … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: How much money should a Realtor spend on web ads - 04/20/08 05:08 PM
I am currently working on improving my web presence in my market, but I do not have any clue on how much money that I should spend. I just paid 5500.00 for a new and improved site, but I know I have to pump it up every month. I am just … (12 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Lake Access - 04/20/08 05:00 PM
I have a client whose deed says lake access, but the other home owners hate it. The access point is owned by the federal government(TVA). I have spoken with two attorneys about this issue, and they are as non-committal as my 16 year old daugther. Any suggestions to help me with … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Blog about blogs - 04/19/08 08:40 PM
I have really got caught up in the world of blogging. I just set around for hours at time trying to think of what my next blog will contain. When I was a child in school , instead of listening to my teacher I would be thinking of a cute comment … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate: The weekend in Blue Ridge - 04/18/08 04:50 PM
Spring festival is this weekend in Blue Ridge. It is held at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market, which is located beside The Swan Drive -In Cinema. Blue Ridge is an art and craft lover's dream come true. While your there, you might want to visit the downtown area, it's loaded with … (1 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Punch list - 04/18/08 12:37 PM
As a realtor / builder I have to deal with "the punch list" on a regular basis. Realtors are my best friend when it comes to helping us sell homes, but I think they are sometimes over the top on the punch list. I have never measured the water level in … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Average Website Cost - 04/17/08 03:58 AM
I just had my website totally overhauled and it cost $5500.00, plus another 350.00 a month for promotion and web hosting. I am paying too much? Don't get me wrong I am seeing results, but at a pretty good price. Just looking for a little guidance from others. Thanks in advance … (0 comments)
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north georgia real estate: Tax Day has come and gone - 04/16/08 09:21 PM
I am always very thankful on April 16 because that is 364 until I have to write the big check. I love our country and I fancy myself very patriotic, but I hate paying tax on some many items. Tires, beer, guns, ammo, etc. are just a few of the item … (1 comments)
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