Carol Swain's Blog

A broker was dismayed when a brand new real estate office much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST AGENTS.' He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST COMMISSIONS.' The ...

IN A crowded elevator, one man asked another, "How's business?" "Last year we sold 500,000 houses, 700,000 farms and 750,000 schools," came the reply. "This year we ought to do equally well and, in addition, sell 1,200,000 garages." As the elevator descended, there was heavy silence for a moment....

IN A crowded elevator, one man asked another, "How's business?" "Last year we sold 500,000 houses, 700,000 farms and 750,000 schools," came the reply. "This year we ought to do equally well and, in addition, sell 1,200,000 garages." As the elevator descended, there was heavy silence for a moment....

WHEN A real-estate agency hadn't sold our house, we decided to do it ourselves. I placed ads in the local papers, spray painted a "For Sale" message on a sign board and posted it outside.When my husband came home that evening, he told me, laughing, that my sign was the most truthful one he had ev...

Come One, Come All ....Agents!Broker's Open TODAY12- 2pm; LUNCH WILL BE SERVED with refreshments and dessert. 900 Red Coat Farm DrChalfont, Pa 18914MLS# 5391417Exquisite Sal Lapio Home in Highgate Estates enriched by lush landscaping.  Inside you are greeted by a dramatic 2 story foyer accented w...

I have recently joined Active Rain, and wanted to quickly express my thoughts.   I have been taken back how great this site actually is.  I have read a number of stories with people's success, and am eager to participate.  But what I really enjoy is number of positive blog posts that are posted a...

Come One, Come All ....Agents!Broker's Open8/5/08 from 12- 2pm; LUNCH WILL BE SERVED 900 Red Coat Farm DrChalfont, Pa 18914MLS# 5391417Exquisite Sal Lapio Home in Highgate Estates enriched by lush landscaping.  Inside you are greeted by a dramatic 2 story foyer accented with crown moldings and Ka...

Since the market has changed, I have had to find new sources of business.  I have always been a big fan of networking, and I have a group set up that I am in.  And I network in my social groups as well.   So last January, I decided to go to our local mall (which is right across the street from th...