This post is a part of a Series. Click here for Part 1How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 1) : We continue our exploration of some of the reasons why we observe diminished attendance at Open Houses and possible solutions to aid in Successfully marketing a home in the Grand Rapid
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01/21/2008
"How Come No One Came to the Open House?" It's a question that haunts the home owner who spent time preparing the house for surprise guests and the real estate agent who invested time and money in advertising and waiting for visitors who never showed up. Open Houses have always had an element of
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01/21/2008
Exploring The Pros & Cons of Corporate Blogging for Real Estate Brokers & Their CompaniesPart 2 ~ Exploring The Pros & Cons of Corporate Blogging for Real Estate Brokers & Their Companies In this series, we've explored some of the pros and cons of blogging and it's implications for Real Estate br
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01/18/2008
I've passed this place oodles of times on my way to the Schuler bookstore on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But this time, I decided to call the number on the window 616-464-3222 to see what the Main Dish was all about.Well, I'm glad I did. By the time, the lady on the phone finished de
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01/18/2008
I've always been fascinated by the Apostle Peter. Perhaps, because I find it so easy to relate to his impulsive, talkative nature and his propensity for speaking from his heart. My favorite story about Peter is related in several different gospels. But only the Gospel of Mathew actually tells u
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01/16/2008
Real Estate Commissions continue to be the subject of heated debate and investigation. With good reason. Although the cost of selling a home has edged downwards in recent years and consumers of real estate services have a variety of options to choose from when selecting brokerage services, the
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01/15/2008
To Read Part 1 of the Series...Exploring The Pros & Cons of Corporate Blogging for Real Estate Brokers & Their Companies (Are there Rules About Blogging For Corporations? This is a question which Paul Gillin explores in his new book about Social Media called the New Influencers. The legal restr
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01/15/2008
This past year, I had the opportunity to do several blogging seminars in Grand Rapids, Mi and talk with real estate agents and brokers about blogging in the real estate industry. Although real estate blogging is still being practised by a very small percentage of agents, (current estimates are a
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01/14/2008
Sports can teach us a lot of about life and business. In this short series about the game of soccer, we have examined some of the most important skills in the game. So far we have discussed Keeping Your Eyes on the Right Ball and (Part 2) The Anatomy of a Pass. In this final section of this se
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01/14/2008
Over the past decade, I've watched a lot of soccer games and practise sessions. In my previous post, I discussed the importance of Focus in Keeping Your Eyes on the Right Ball. In this article we will explore the Anatomy of A Good Pass. Passing the soccer ball correctly is perhaps the most im
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01/12/2008
