real estate: Take a break - 12/22/09 05:16 AM
Are you like me? Worn out? It is tiring at this time of the year! Are you ready for a break? NO I mean a REAL break!!
I am one of those crazy guys that seems to work 24/7. Do you find yourself up at 5am (like right now) writing blogs or sending out marketing emails via icontact or contact contact etc. Sometimes I think I am crazy. Actually I know I am crazy! But it is also this commitment to my referral partners and my willingness to answer my phone pretty much anytime that makes me successful. I have built … (10 comments)
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real estate: Master Mind Groups - How to make it work - 11/13/09 06:17 AM
Napoleon Hill hits on the Master Mind concept pretty hard in chapter six of Think and Grow Rich. Truth be told, we don't know it all, so if we really want to do something big we do need the help of others. I would seek out (via referral) a small Master Mind team. Get a Realtor, a CPA, a Lender, an Estate Attorney and an insurance person and you're good to go.
Then come up with an educational "Webinar" idea. Work on it weekly together until you have the all the details penned out. You can get an account at www.GoToWebinar.com … (3 comments)
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real estate: Hello - is anybody there? - 11/12/09 05:45 AM
I was talking to a Realtor that works for Keller Williams a while back. She was super excited to be with them because of how innovative they are. One of the things she pointed out was that they offer coaching. Their coaching is a little different with respect to how they get paid - the coach gets 10% of every closing. Personally I think that’s pretty cool seeing how the coach’s pay is directly connected to the results of the person being coached.
So I asked her what the coach did for her. I’ll make it short and sweet for you … (92 comments)
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real estate: GEORGIA PROPERTY TAXES - IMPORTANT DUE DATES FOR 2009 - 08/28/09 09:55 AM
Many property tax deadlines have been extended for 2009:
Fulton County: bills have not been generated yet- the county is seeking a Temporary Collection order to bill and collect taxes
Usual due date: October 15th
2009 due date: Undetermined
City of Atlanta: if in Fulton County, will be billed as shown above
If in DeKalb County, already billed and due 9/15/09
DeKalb County: payable in two installments
1. 8/31 (extended from 8/15 just for 2009)
2. 11/15 (same deadline for 2nd installment)
Gwinnett County: payable in two installments
1. 10/15 (extended from 9/15 just for 2009)
2. 11/15 (same deadline for … (0 comments)
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real estate: "Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of Everyday Life" - 08/19/09 04:20 PM
"Manners are about showing consideration and using empathy. But they are also about being connected to a common good; they are about being better. Respect and consideration are traditionally due to people for all sorts of reasons, some big, some small. Here are 20 (most lapsed) reasons to show special politeness to other people: 1. They are older. 2. They know more than you do. 3. They know less than you do. 4. They got here first. 5. They have educational qualifications in the subject under discussion. 6. You are in their house. 7. They once helped you financially. 8. They … (1 comments)
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real estate: First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - Revised Feb 2009. $8000 limit - 02/14/09 07:39 AM
$8000 FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
As Modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Major Modifications Shaded - February 2009
NOT YET SIGNED INTO LAW (as of posting)
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE - CALL ME FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE BUYER NEEDS.
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real estate: Mark to Market - What's the Scoop? - 10/09/08 01:47 PM
Dear Valued Partners,
The Chinese have a proverb: "May you live in interesting times." And we are living through interesting times indeed.
Whatever the political posturing regarding the rescue plan, a plan needed to be passed. Credit markets are frozen and banks are going bust every day. This is not totally because of "toxic" mortgages. This has a lot to do with FASB 157, also known as "mark to market".
Each day, lenders must mark their assets to the marketplace. It's like you having to appraise your home everyday and, if your neighbor was under duress because she got very ill, … (2 comments)
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real estate: 29 Low-Cost or Free Marketing Ideas - 10/07/08 09:06 PM
29 Low-Cost (even free) Marketing Ideas
Keeping in touch with your clients and staying visible in your community doesn’t have to cost you a bundle. Take a look at some creative, inexpensive and even free ways you can keep your business growing.
1. Send a Digital Newsletter each month packed with useful articles and tips for your clients. (You can use a service like constant contact for a very small fee)
2. Write a personal email just checking in and send it to ALL of your clients.
3. Email a piece of Trivia to … (11 comments)
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real estate: Sick and Tired of the Mainline Media - 10/07/08 08:47 PM
Let me ask you a question. Am I the only one who is sick and tired of the mainline media giving us nothing but bad news about the economy? I know I know we are in a terrible position right now and as a mortgage consultant I believe I am part of the problems that we currently have but come on. I don’t know about you but I am ready for the press and TV to back off and start looking at some positives.
You would think based on what you hear that no banks are offering any loans … (0 comments)
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real estate: High Velocity Radio - Craig Bland interviewed by Stone Payton - 10/07/08 05:03 PM
Take a few moments to listen to my interview on the HIGH VELOCITY RADIO SHOW. Stone Payton did a great job of asking some very important questions about today's financial climate. There are also some great pointers on how Craig became one of the top mortgage bankers in GA.
http://marketmate.org/hvradio.html
Craig Bland - 678-234-0545
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real estate: A Trusted Mortgage Advisor - More Important Than Ever - 08/15/08 06:08 AM
Yes but I want the lowest rate.
When shopping for a mortgage most would say they want the lowest rate possible. I hear you, in fact as a top producing loan officer I hear that everyday and do you know what, I want the lowest rate for you also, and if you call me you WILL get my lowest rate available.
100% of my business comes from referrals from Real Estate Agents, Builders and most importantly past clients. Now why would a past client refer their friends and family to me? Quite simple really. The main reason they refer is because … (0 comments)
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