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darrin friedman: Washington DC, Detailed Market Housing Report January 2010 - 02/20/10 12:40 PM
Property Sales
January Property sales were 308, up 15.8% from 266 in January of 2009 and -42.6% lower than the 537 sales last month. January 2010 sales were at a mid level compared to January of 2009 and 2008. January YTD sales of 308 are running 15.8% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 266.
Prices
The Median Sales Price in January was $350,000, down -1.5% from $355,156 in January of 2009 and down -9.1% from $385,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in January was $467,660, down - 450 3.8% from $486,252 in January of 2009 … (0 comments)
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darrin friedman: "What do you mean you won't have any desks" Part 2 THE DETAILS! - 09/26/09 04:21 PM
"What do you mean you won't have any desks" Part 2
THE DETAILS!
Well, first I want to thank everyone for their patience. The support you have shown me based on my obvious anxiety was tremendous, and Active Rain people are the best people there are so I want to thank you.
Second of all, I am going to try and explain the exact vision as best I can. I am still debating whether I should try this using video, but I'll give it a start using those things we call words first, so here we go.
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darrin friedman: Listing Presentation (A video) Part 2 - 09/25/09 09:18 AM
Listing Presentation (A video) Part 2
Here is Part 2 of the listing presentation performed by me for my agents.
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darrin friedman: "What do you mean you won't have any desks!" - 09/23/09 08:17 PM
"What do you mean you won't have any desks!"
So here’s what happened. I had an idea, a concept really. I wanted to create the most innovative office anywhere - and though the office has made huge strides over the last couple years, I never felt like I would achieve the full potential of what we wanted to become until the physical space matched the philosophical ideal.
So, like Jerry McGuire, I put the idea to paper in an official presentation called, “The Chevy Chase office build out - building the office of the now!” … (77 comments)
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darrin friedman: 5 ways to NOT suck at Twitter - 07/16/09 08:15 AM
5 ways to NOT suck at TwitterI am not an expert. I don't pretend to be. But after going to a couple REBarCamps and being a pretty good listener I have discovered something very powerful about Twitter: asking for business before you even know someone is LETHAL - Twitter homicide!I have been told this by several people so I have never tried it, but yesterday, while I was in a meeting I wasn't paying attention to, I decided to start following some of my followers. Within a few hours I had 10 people asking me to do business … (4 comments)
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darrin friedman: They just "Get It" - 05/31/09 07:54 PM
There are times I feel somewhat overtaken by an event where I am surrounded by people who are not only smart and accomplished, but people I can sit in a room with and say, my god these people really "get it".
You know the types; the kind of people who - through their unique set of experiences, and skill are redefining an industry from where it has been into a future that we are just now discovering together.
Well, after experiencing my first RE BarCamp this last week in Philadelphia, I can say without doubt that the future is bright, … (4 comments)
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darrin friedman: "Blogging for Dollars," Video - Part 2 - 05/19/09 10:01 AM
The Following is the sencond half of the speach given at last weeks NAR panel on social media a dn how it is changing the Real Estate industry. As one of four panelists, my portion was focused on blogging and how it has fundementally turned around my office. As always, if you have any questions just contact me. THANKS and ENJOY!
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darrin friedman: "Blogging for Dollars - Part 1" Video from the Panel at Mid Year - 05/15/09 05:50 AM
Dateline: May 12, 2009
Washington, DC
Four members of NAR's Young Professionals Network Board conducted a panel on how the Real Estate industry is changing because social media, networks, and blogging bring our clients closer to the process than ever before.
In the following clip, you will see Part 1 of my portion of the event. It focuses on how blogging can make a tremendous difference to our profitability.
I hope you like it!
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darrin friedman: “it’s a dog eat dog world and I’m wearin’ milk bone underwear.” - 05/05/09 04:49 PM
"You should see the other guy"
I forget the movie, but I think it’s in a few of them. Guy #1, says to Guy #2, “You look terrible.” Guy #2 raises his eyebrows and says, with a grin, “you should see the other guy.”Today, I feel like the other guy.Maybe because it’s raining, or because Saturn is in retrograde. All I know is, to quote Norm from Cheers, “it’s a dog eat dog world and I’m wearin’ milk bone underwear.”Now don’t get me wrong. I am usually very positive. I pride myself on being a positive leader and helping people … (5 comments)
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darrin friedman: 3 Ways to Market Yourself like Apple's Steve Jobs - 04/20/09 03:20 PM
3 Ways to Market Yourself like Apple's Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., is a master when it comes to branding and marketing. Here are three marketing tips from Jobs that can be applied to your real estate business.
1. Image, image, image
Image might not be everything, but don’t kid yourself, it’s a huge part of what makes a person successful vs. not! When I took over my office, I did so at the age of 32. It was a long established, traditional office in an affluent area. I knew no one. … (4 comments)
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darrin friedman: How Much Money DO I need to buy a home? - 04/15/09 07:42 PM
This is a fantastic blog post written by Jim Downing from my office. He is an outstanding talent, and as well as a detailed advocate for his clients. As you can see below, his knowledge and thoroughness isn't half bad either.
Via James Downing - REALTOR®,GRI, ABR - DC Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage):
Now here is a question that I am asked quite a bit by Perspective Home Buyers. With changes in Mortgages and the ever confusing "Closing Costs" - it is no wonder that many Home Buyers do not know how much they need in … (2 comments)
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darrin friedman: 3 Ways to Market Yourself like Apple's Steve Jobs - 04/13/09 06:01 PM
Realtor Magazine YPN Lounge publishes my Blog
"3 Ways to Market Yourself like Apple's Steve Jobs"
Hit the blog icon below to see the newest post. If you don't mind, please leave a comment on their site. I think they are keeping track.
Thanks,
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darrin friedman: The Chevy Chase Office Training Schedule - Week of April 6 - 04/03/09 10:27 AM
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darrin friedman: Video killed the Newspaper star! See all about it (Vlog)! - 03/30/09 01:13 PM
Video killed the Newspaper - See all about it!
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darrin friedman: NAR vs. DOJ - a commentary in video - 03/26/09 07:27 PM
Well, I've gone video:
Just click the TV below and you'll be taken right there! Don't forget to tell me what you think!
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darrin friedman: 5 Things I learned at Blogger's Club! - 03/26/09 01:22 PM
5 Things I learned at Blogger's Club
So, I had this idea - the funny thing is I had know idea it would work. A few of us from the DC area (like Pat Kennedy, Jim Downing, and Derek Massey) got together for lunch at my office to chat about blogging, Active Rain, tweeting, et al. I thought it would be nice to share ideas, and topics so we could have something to write about other than the stuff in our heads.
I am hear to tell you - it was AWESOME! I learned so much my head hurts … (6 comments)
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darrin friedman: Sometimes love isn't enough - 01/30/09 01:23 AM
The Chevy Chase Office
So, I have been actively recruiting this agent for a while now. She is everything I want - brilliant, talented, and a truly special agent who has had some early big successes in her career.
We love each other. We've said so. We tell each other how perfect we would be if we teamed up and she joined my office. Because she can help my office continue to grow, and I can help her do it.
But guess what happened on the way to the alter? Exactly. You guessed it - the details. Damn I … (6 comments)
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darrin friedman: NAR has published me...` - 07/15/08 09:11 PM
Hey AR: NAR has published me...can you comment...they are keeping track!
http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/ypn/
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darrin friedman: Realtor Magazine just published me! There goes my street cred! - 05/23/08 10:14 PM
Hey everyone...can you guys please make comments for me on this one. They are keeping track...
http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/ypn/2008/05/when_youve_had_a_bad_day.html#more
Thanks!!!!
Darrin
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darrin friedman: Stop - Breathe - It's okay - 05/09/08 09:45 AM
Many of us, me included, don't take time to realize that things can get out of control if we let them. Look, we deal with emotion everyday - from buyers, sellers, other agents, and even ourselves. But what if the emotion is based on the kind of frustration that is so real you want to cry yourself silly over it?In the last couple of weeks I have experienced a lot of emotion. I have been rubbed raw by it - as if someone were pouring lemon juice on a paper cut.What to do though? Give up? Say, you know what Universe, … (4 comments)
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