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realtor: "We've Passed Your Name Along to Some Friends, Is That Okay?" - 07/20/09 10:57 AM

Work hard. Do a good job. Close a deal. Get referred to another buyer or seller. Repeat.
That's the way it should, can, and does happen. You can pay hundreds of dollars to hundreds of coaches who will all tell you the same thing: Try to build your business by referrals.
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realtor: Inquiring Minds Want to Know "How Much Did the Sellers Pay?" - 07/08/09 05:46 PM

It's a matter of public record.
Once a house is sold, that purchase price is recorded in the land records of the city or county where it was sold. The whole world can see what Sally and Tom paid for their new house. When it comes time for them to … (28 comments)

realtor: The Real Estate Blues - 04/14/09 03:46 PM

Today's economy and real estate market has some people singing the blues.
Some sing better than others.
This fella's not bad.

Our job as REALTORS is to educate our clients and help them make informed decisions about their real estate purchases and sales.
The better we do our job, … (13 comments)

realtor: Rainy Day Real Estate Agent Traffic Jam - 03/27/09 10:18 AM

This morning while out showing homes to some very motivated clients, we happened upon a scene that I haven't seen since around mid-2005. After viewing 3 or 4 rather lackluster homes on this rather rainy day in Northern Virginia, we drove down a hill and around the bend to a cul-de-sac. … (44 comments)

realtor: How Long Have You Been Doing this Real Estate Thing? - 11/22/08 05:59 AM

"How Long Have You Been Doing this Real Estate Thing?"
I noticed that this otherwise well-intentioned question comes up quite often from clients, potential clients, and other random people I meet. From day one in real estate almost 7 years ago, I've always confidently answered this question with the truth.
It's … (31 comments)

realtor: I am "Brian the REALTOR" - 10/17/08 11:33 AM

Now that "Joe the Plumber" has become the central figure in this election season, it is time to introduce someone else, known in the Northern Virginia and D.C. area as
BRIAN the REALTOR
Yes, folks, that is me. As debates go back and forth about success, taxes, spreading the wealth, politics, … (15 comments)

realtor: How Apropos for Today! - 09/17/08 04:53 PM

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the … (10 comments)

realtor: Everyone and Their Cousin is a REALTOR -- Is That Really True? It Might Be in Some States! - 09/08/08 12:03 AM

How's business in your town? In your city? In your state?
Do you feel like your area is saturated with REALTORS? During the height of the real estate frenzy about 3 years ago, I often heard people saying "Everyone and their cousin is a REALTOR!" Back then, I heard stories about … (76 comments)

realtor: Home Sweet Home - 06/17/08 05:23 PM

Nomads... Wanderers...
Travelers... Seekers...
As a species, it is in our nature to be inquisitive. We're interested about the big wide world around us.
To seek out new life and new civilizations -- to quote a certain Captain's log entry.
No matter how far you & I travel, no matter how … (10 comments)

realtor: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Super MEME! - 06/01/08 07:02 PM

Okay, so there's people out there who want to know more about me. A fan club, if you will...

I thought through previous MEME posts and my comprehensive Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Next REALTOR But Were Afraid to Ask I'd pretty much told you everything.

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realtor: REALTORS Have Different Holidays! - 05/26/08 07:27 AM

Holiday Weekend! Oh Really?

REALTORS are on a different schedule from the rest of the world.

I hope that everyone gets to take at least some time off this weekend to relax, enjoy a barbeque, and pause to remember and reflect upon the sacrifices and service of the … (41 comments)

realtor: Does Your REALTOR Association Do This? - 04/05/08 01:21 PM

What has your REALTOR Association done for you lately?

As REALTORS, we belong to the National Association of REALTORS, our State Associations, and our Local Associations. Some people even list these memberships on their websites and their business cards (as if there was room). Membership takes little more than … (34 comments)

realtor: No Day Trading in the Real Estate Market - 11/13/07 06:09 PM

Constantly looking at home prices in your area? Time to give it a rest.
There's no day trading in the real estate market.
Remember the day traders? During the height of the technology boom on Wall Street, these were the folks buying and selling hundreds or thousands of shares of tech … (46 comments)

realtor: Tell Your Clients What Can Go Wrong & When So They Don't Blame You - 10/15/07 09:56 PM

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
This famous quote by Benjamin Franklin applies to many situations in life, but especially to real estate.

Unfortunately, few people heed this warning and end up having to clean up a big mess after the fact than avoiding the disasters from the onset. … (38 comments)

realtor: Learn & Earn - 10/08/07 12:06 PM

I'm a firm believer in education.
A bumper sticker that I saw said "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." Upon further research, I found out that this quote was from Derek Bok, a former president of Harvard University.

Try this one on for size: The money that you earn is directly … (30 comments)

realtor: New Survey Confirms I Made a Good Choice - 10/02/07 10:03 AM

Realtors get a lot of flack.
When the market is hot, the public thinks we get paid too much money for doing next to nothing. When a home sells in a matter of minutes after placing the sign in the ground, can you blame the consumer for wondering why we get … (99 comments)

realtor: How I Proposed to My Wife: 4 Important Lessons Learned for Real Estate - 09/26/07 11:44 PM

With my 6th wedding anniversary coming up right around the corner this Sunday, I’ve been thinking about all things marriage this week (For a detailed account of the tumultuous days surrounding this great event less than 3 weeks after 9/11/01, read Where Were You on September 11th? (or how September 11th … (50 comments)

realtor: Enough About Me, Let’s Talk About MeMe Some More: Meme Take 2 - 09/13/07 11:05 PM

James Downing MeMe’d me. This is now my second MeMe! I’ve already discussed how I ride elephants, jet off of aircraft carriers, dance the Argentine Tango, am trained to kill, and know the secret handshake. If you haven’t read about these exciting adventures, please read my first MeMe post: Who?? MeME!
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realtor: Where Were You on September 11th? (or how September 11th launched my real estate career) -- Part 2 of 2 - 09/11/07 06:55 AM

If you haven't already read it, please read Part 1 where I detail my personal experience on September 11th.
Part 2: How September 11th launched my real estate career

Yesterday, I posted my personal story about September 11th. Today, I tell the story of how I transitioned after September 11th from a … (35 comments)

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