video: Path to a more affordable mortgage - 05/17/10 08:07 AM
More and more short sale resources are becoming available.  Training, certifications and on the job experience are on the rise as well.  Video is an easy way to communicate to potential short sale candidates.  This one provides enough detail to get the process started.
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video: Sellers, Do You Have a Marketing Plan? - 09/27/09 11:39 PM

Only for the rare few sellers, simply placing a "For Sale" yard sign on the front lawn creates a line of traffic filled with potential buyers. If you want buyers to see your home, you've got to find them.  The key is marketing.  To get the most exposure for your home, you should have a marketing plan with clear objectives and specifically outlines the resources that will be used to reach potential buyers.
Each marketing plan should be designed around your property and capitalize on its most desirable features.  Therefore, you need to be honest with your real estate professional … (10 comments)

video: Do you use your tools for after-sale communication? - 09/19/09 07:17 AM
Why stop using your tools after the sale?  After all, the current transaction is only the beginning.  You are building relationships for future referrals.  Keeping the client communication after the sale is key to continuing the word of mouth referrals.  Use your visual tours and other resources to provide some added value.  Give your client a visual record of their home and a way for them to send their excitment out to friends and family.
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video: Social Networking - 08/21/09 10:12 AM
Ok, if you have been to a seminar, particiapted in a webinar, picked up any type of real estate magazine you've undoubtedly heard or read the phrase "social networking".  It has become second nature to some of us who twitter, facebook, activerain, linkedin, YouTube, namyz and many more.  However the time management element can be tricky.  It is hard not to let your curiosity wander as you peruse pictures, videos and more.  These tools can be as much an educational component as a networking opportunity.  My advice is to establish a schedule and purpose plan.  This can be as simple as … (9 comments)