Antitrust against MLS Dismissed - 06/30/08 11:30 PM
I am sure that most of you have heard that there was a complaint filed in Detroit against the area MLS. Saying that MLS owned by Realtors unlawfully targeted exclusive agency. The complaint was filed because discount brokerages use exclusive agency listings. Basically allowing sellers to list the house without paying … (2 comments)
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July 4th Celebrations - 06/30/08 06:33 PM
You looking for something to do on the 4th of July? Not really wanting to put on your own fireworks display in the back yard. Well Simpsonville is doing it for you!!!
Gates will open at 4:30pm and there will be children's activities, concessiona and much more. Then at 7:30 … (1 comments)
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Did the Gas prices pop the housing bubble? - 06/27/08 12:22 PM
Today in RISMedia magazine I read an article the left me wondering. (The hyperlink will take you to the article)
It says, "While predatory lending and subprime mortgages have taken the blame for the dramatic decrease in housing prices and the glut of foreclosures nationwide, a new analysis shows that … (1 comments)
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Taking care of who you know. - 06/25/08 11:34 PM
I was reading an article in RISMedia this month and it talked about validating your service and building your relational equity. The first statement of the article is, "Studies have shown that is cost up to five times more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an existing … (5 comments)
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Tattoos in the work place - 06/25/08 11:23 PM
There was an article on CNN.comtoday about tattoos in the work place. They were talking about how they are more acceptable then they have ever been, but they are still taboo in the work place in most fields. They talk about the lengths that people will go to cover them up. … (9 comments)
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Goodbye to Kermit Love - 06/25/08 11:07 PM
I was very sad to read today that Kermit Love died at 91. Many of you may be reading the name and wondering who that is. But I am sure if I listed the names of the characters that he helped Jim Henson design, you would know who I am talking … (2 comments)
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Myrtle Beach Bike Week going away? - 06/24/08 05:06 PM
I have been reading a lot about Myrtle Beach getting rid of both Bike Weeks. I have been to 2 so far. The first as a passenger and the 2nd as a rider. When we go we have a group of 8 to 10 couples and we go for 4-10 days … (3 comments)
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My New Helpers - 06/24/08 09:43 AM
So today I decided to work from home. I normally go to the office to do the administrative part of my business, but after looking at my schedule today, I decided to take my own advice...Do something for myself.
Well I couldn't completely blow off work, but I could do it … (3 comments)
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Help!! I am becoming a parent - 06/23/08 04:48 PM
Well for 2 weeks anyway. My 14 Year old nephew is coming to visit me for 2 weeks this summer. The time is getting closer and I am trying to figure out what to do with him. I keep asking him, but in typical Teenager fashion, he keeps telling me, "Whatever."
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Beautiful Home In Simpsonville, South Carolina - 06/23/08 04:41 PM
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Back in the Saddle again - 06/22/08 11:03 AM
A year ago my husband and I decided to start riding motorcycles. It was something that both of us wanted to do all our lives and we finally decided to just do it. Jimmy got a Harley Night Train. After being on the back of his for about 3 months, I … (7 comments)
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The other side the fence - 06/20/08 10:10 AM
Today was a fun different experience for me. I had a walk thru with my clients today. Pretty normal right. Well they bought a home with the builder I use to work for. This was the first time I had been on the other side of the fence with … (3 comments)
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Missing Money - 06/19/08 10:36 PM
Are you missing money that is owed to you. You wouldn't get a check in the mail and just not cash it. (If you would, you can just sign it over to me!!!)
Did you know that is over $33 Billion worth of unclaimed property out there? That includes uncashed checks, … (4 comments)
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Road Trip - 06/19/08 10:13 PM
Planning a Road Trip soon? Did you know there is this great website that will show you local dives to eat at on your trip.
Check it out www.roadfood.com
So instead of driving along the interstate and looking for the next fast food joint, plan ahead and stop at a local … (6 comments)
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Just Add You! - 06/19/08 09:06 PM
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Tame the Beast (Your Schedule unlocked) - 06/19/08 04:43 PM
So you know how the day can be. Wake up, make breakfast, run the kids to school, pick up dry cleaning, go to work, meet with vendor for lunch, call 7 people today to just say hello, send out emails to people for this reason or that reason, rush to … (3 comments)
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Close to Heritage Park! - 06/18/08 04:37 PM
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Asking for what you want? - 06/18/08 09:17 AM
There was an article that talked about asking for what you want. Be it a new job, a promotion, a raise, something from your husband...so on so forth. Why don't we ask? It talked about being afraid of being pushy. It even goes on to talk about women being more afraid … (2 comments)
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Healthy Choices - 06/17/08 11:58 AM
Ok so we all know that in our busy day to day business, we don't always eat right. We grab something out the vending machine, a drive through, stop in a gas statation, go to the food court and the list goes on. So we are standing there, our stomach is … (5 comments)
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Resolving Conflicts - 06/16/08 12:50 PM
So something happened. Someone said something to you that ruffled your feathers. Or even better, you have a buyer and a seller that can't come to terms. How do you work past this? Here are a few steps to help you set aside you frustration and anger and move forward to … (4 comments)
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Great Simpsonville Location - 06/15/08 05:44 PM
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Mistakes are made, but it is how you handle them that counts! - 06/15/08 03:10 PM
Ok so we all make them. (Yes I am admitting I am not perfect!!) Mistakes. It isn't the mistake that will kill your creditability, but how you handle that mistake that gives you integrity.
I worked for a builder for 4 years. Even though I was the listing agent, I … (5 comments)
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Progress...you can see it and here is how - 06/15/08 01:16 AM
Are you looking at your business right now and not happy with something? Mad at yourself because you aren't using your time at the office effectively? Not keeping in touch with everyone you need to be? Here are a few tips to help you move forward and get going again!
Take … (5 comments)
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Childhood Memories - 06/15/08 12:36 AM
Reading articles again and came across one that someone tells of their fondest childhood memory. The way she describes it was wonderful. Out of this, she mostly remembers the lunch she had, a tuna fish sandwich. She goes on to talk about how she has spent many years trying to recreate … (3 comments)
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Great Downtown Greenville Home in Historic North Main - 06/13/08 06:30 PM
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Eureka - 06/13/08 11:43 AM
So we have this great meeting at my company where a group of agents get together and talk about their goals, where they are and what they need to do to achieve them. It is a cheerleading/counseling session that I really love. One of the great things that you get out … (1 comments)
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Flag Day - 06/13/08 10:12 AM
Did you know that Saturday the 14th is Flag Day? That is the day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States. The 2nd Continental Congress did that in 1777. It wasn't until 1916 that Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14th as Flag Day. Then … (2 comments)
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Realtor Appreciation Party - 06/13/08 08:59 AM
My little office turned one this year. To celebrate, we trough an anniversary party for everyone that works here. Being on the social committee, we stared planning the party and thinking about all the great things we did this year.
•- We were the top new Keller Williams market center in … (4 comments)
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June Gardening Tips - 06/13/08 07:31 AM
Hot months are upon us so here are a few gardening tips to keep those plants alive and grass greener on your side the fence. (Pun completely intended.)
- Do not water cool-season grasses such as fescue, bluegrass, or ryegrass in the summer unless you plan to do so consistently all … (1 comments)
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Your lifelong to-do list... - 06/13/08 06:38 AM
So this morning I was about to get ready to walk out the door. As I do every morning I make my to-do list for the day; you know the I couldn't really sleep because it keeps popping into my mind kind of stuff.
Anyway I grab my coffee and as I … (7 comments)
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Wow!! What a City Simpsonville, SC - 06/09/08 12:19 PM
I hope that most people out there are as lucky as the people who live here in the great town of Simpsonville, SC. I look around all the time and find great things to do here in Simpsonville. But as most cities, our great city works hard to continue offering activities … (6 comments)
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