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real estate agents: Who is Brian Solinsky? - Brief Bio - 04/23/09 03:47 AM
Brian Solinsky
Real Estate Professional
"Bringing Home Your Dreams"
Brian Solinsky was born and raised in Washington State and received his Bachelor's degree in education from Gonzaga University and a Master's Degree in Technology at City University.
Brian served at Kalles JH as a junior high school teacher and coach for 13 years before becoming a real estate professional. Family life is very important to Brian, who lives in Puyallup with his wife and two kids: (pic) Taylor, Lissa, and Tanner
Using his education and coaching … (0 comments)
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real estate agents: Outside Blogs - Just in Time - 06/27/08 05:23 PM
A week ago I linked my website www.briansolinsky.com using a tab, Brian's Blog, with my Active Rain blog at www.activerain.com/blogs/bsolinsky and had to make a choice. Would I write to professionals or consumers, because the way it was set up consumers would be able to read everything I wrote, even if it was meant for professionals.
This was a terrifying dilemna. Do I stop writing to professionals and focus on consumers or do I set up a whole separate blog site for consumers so I can write to both.
Then, just when I was about to start a whole new blog … (3 comments)
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real estate agents: Teaming Up for Success! - 06/12/08 02:04 AM
As more and more REO and Short Sale properties come on the market, I'm noticing an increase in agents teaming up to co-list these properties. Often times deals are found and where there are deals, there are buyers.
It seems to me with more buyers there is more business, so following this logic it makes sense to team with someone who can co-list, then in turn work the buyers side. I'm sure there are multiple ways to do splits and referral fees in the process.
With this new-found idea, I have contacted a couple agents who work the Bank owned/Short Sale … (0 comments)
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real estate agents: Start a Group - Facebook - 06/10/08 01:14 AM
What a novel concept. On Sunday, I was chatting with one of my former wrestlers from the junior high where I used to teach and coach. It was his brother's graduation party and a perfect opportunity to connect with some of my former students and athletes.
Now in the real estate business, I am finding all sorts of ways to connect with people. An idea came up while talking to this former athlete, now 21 and attending college. He suggested starting a group on Facebook for the wrestlers to stay in touch and reminisce about the junior high days on the … (9 comments)
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real estate agents: Time to Cancel? - Yes. - 06/10/08 01:02 AM
The time has come to cancel my listing. In a post back in May, I asked the Active Rain world whether to cancel or not. With a plethora of ideas at hand from the community, we embarked on a new venture.
Now three weeks later, it has come time to call it quits. Despite pouring time and money into the listing; open houses, mass emails, raising the SOC to 4%, and calling a number of agents in the area, we had NO SHOWINGS.
So, since my sellers are not willing to go down in price (which apparently is the reason for … (3 comments)
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real estate agents: Active Rain Community Support - 06/02/08 12:41 AM
Active Rain bloggers provide so much support. In the past few weeks I have had questions and situations that needed expert advice. I am so grateful to have Active Rain to turn to for answers and ideas. From Open Houses to GPS systems; whether to cancel or hold out for a buyer; referrals, websites, photography, and so much more. Active Rain has been my go-to place for answers in the wee hours of the morning.
Thank you, Active Rain and all those fantastic people out there who give truly good advice.
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real estate agents: Internet Masterminds - 05/28/08 11:43 AM
At Keller Williams in Puyallup there is a group meeting on a regular basis to discuss how to make a better internet presence. After a couple weeks, the group has provided some accountability to implement changes to personal websites, blogs, and social groups in an attempt to generate leads. It is exciting to hear what others are doing and share what I'm doing while coming together to build community and generate ideas. We'll see what comes of it. Would love to hear your ideas to improve internet presence.
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real estate agents: Team with Lenders - 05/25/08 04:05 PM
Wow, what a concept - team with a lender, or more than one lender. Different people need different programs, so why not team with a lender that offers a niche program and a differnent lender for another. Currently, I am teamed up with four different lenders, doing marketing strategies with each one.
I have my go to lender for conventional, another for FHA, still another for those difficult to finance clients (because she goes the extra mile to make something work), and one for straight team-marketing (he will get the loan if a client calls from his specific co-marketing brochures).
The … (5 comments)
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real estate agents: Follow Through on Action Plans - 05/22/08 05:58 PM
Actions speak louder than words and when I actually follow-through with my action plans it speaks louder than my talk about following up. Today, I had one quarterly contact to make and instead of putting it off 'til tomorrow, I picked up the phone and made the call.
Good thing I did, because the couple is looking to move in the next couple months and had I not made the call, there is a good chance I would have never known. Since I called, they are now set up on my search tools and have a plan to get pre-approved with … (6 comments)
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real estate agents: Database Project - 05/22/08 05:51 PM
Keeping a solid database has become more like a hobby for me. With every new person that is added, there are a number of steps I follow to make sure I do not lose touch with them. Gather all the information possible, name/address/phone/email are basic, but even just name and one of the other three, I'll add to my database. Once added, I make sure to put contact types in place. On Top Producer, I make good use of the Contact Types to easily filter through my database. Doing this work up-front makes a big difference and saves time down the … (1 comments)
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real estate agents: Vancouver Washington Referrals - 05/22/08 05:39 PM
Anyone in Vancouver, WA looking for a referral partner in Pierce County? I have three solid lead for the Vancouver area and would like to get them searching and do a referral, but I would like to know they are well-cared for by a full-time professional REALTOR that would provide exclusive referral leads to me in Pierce County when there is a client heading my way. I'll be contacting offices in Vancouver in the next week and hope to have a referral arrangement in place by the end of May.
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real estate agents: Agent Referral Team - 05/20/08 10:33 PM
As my business continues to grow, I am finding more and more leads that are visiting my website and contacting me about moving to different parts of Washington State and different parts of the U.S. So, I have decided to start an agent referral team. Partnering with agents across Washington State and the U.S. to refer clients when there is a need.
Would you be interested in joining with me to refer clients? Do you have other ideas that would help me build my agent referral team?
Visit my website at www.puyallupRE.com and feel free to contact me at brian@briansolinsky.com if … (2 comments)
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real estate agents: Love those buyers - 05/19/08 11:06 PM
Buyers are so fun to work with, especially in this market where they can get "a deal". Everyone loves a deal and finding deals these days is pretty simple. Still, it takes a concentrated effort to find "the deal" that matches what the buyer desires.
With internet search tools, buyers do much of the searching on their own and call me when they find something to see up-close and personal. If the buyer is pre-approved, we can go with confidence knowing this could be the one. What a thrill to write up an offer, knowing there is a good chance to … (0 comments)
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real estate agents: GPS System - 05/19/08 06:20 PM
As I was driving aimlessly around an unfamiliar part of King County, it dawned on me that I have yet to purchase a GPS system. I'm pretty good with maps and like to think I know the area fairly well. However, my clients joked about my lack of a GPS system when I could not find a property.
Now I am turning to you - what have you found useful or not so useful with a GPS system. What brand is the best, what features do I need?
I have five days to get one before touring with these clients again. … (5 comments)
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real estate agents: How do you Vacation as a Real Estate Professional? - 05/14/08 02:45 AM
How do you take a vacation as a Real Estate Professional? Seems everyday brings new challenges, inquiries, or something comes up. I'm on vacation right now, but have had a number of calls, emails, etc. that it seems 'just can't wait'. What's an agent to do? How do you get some time AWAY?
Mind you, I'm not complaining - I'm so glad to have clients and really enjoy serving them, even on vacation. Just looking for ideas on how others, 'take a break'.
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real estate agents: Selling FSBO - 05/14/08 02:25 AM
Recently, I have been asked by some people that are FSBO sellers to find a buyer and they will give me x% commission or a flat fee of X dollars. Each situation is a little different, but in all situations the sellers are not going to list right now.
One of the properties, in particular, I would like to try and sell. I have been offered a VERY nice commission if I "find a buyer" for the property. Does anyone have some insight as to what I can and cannot do in this situation?
The property is a 1.3 million dollar … (6 comments)
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real estate agents: Open House Result Part 3 - 05/14/08 02:04 AM
But there is one last thing about my open house experience. You see, the sellers were out of town and they left the cat in the house. Well, I'm not much of a cat guy, so when the cat started meowing like a banshee and rubbing up against my leg it was a bit disturbing. I thought maybe the cat needed some milk or food or something, so I texted my client to ask if the cat needed to be fed.
My client called immediately and said the cat has plenty of food, but might just need some attention. "The cat … (4 comments)
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real estate agents: Open House Result Part 2 - 05/14/08 01:50 AM
Okay - so, you were anxiously awaiting the rest of the story.
The open house did produce more visitors than the last two combined. I had ONE visitor, actually it was a couple, so maybe that's two visitors. Anyway, the couple LOVED the home, but they needed a one-story and my listing is a two-story.
However, we did get to talking and I found out they did see my ad in the newspaper, so I guess the 65 bucks for a two-day ad found at least one person. Then, the couple might be buying something in the near future and seemed … (0 comments)
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Brian Solinsky CDPE, CNE, ABR
Puyallup,
WA
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Keller Williams Realty
Address: 615 E. Pioneer, Suite 203, Puyallup, WA, 98372
Office Phone: (253) 881-4240
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