Day 31 31 Days of December Challenge. Do you know your numbers? - 12/31/11 08:37 PM
As of right now we have 3hrs 57 mins and 38 seconds left in 2011. Well I have to say Im one of many who are happy that 2011 is about to come to end. And I'm writing this blog on my phone so I'm apologizing in advance if it looks very weird.
Yes we did it ya. Another challenge in the Active Rain Archives. Congratulations everybody. Let's not just use this challenge to challenge ourselves as Real Estate Professionals but to also improve ourselves as individuals.
We all have something in our lives that we want to improve on or get better … (3 comments)
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Day 30- 31 Days of December Challenge. 30 down and One more to go - 12/31/11 02:07 AM
Day 30- 31 Days of December Challenge. 30 down and One more to go.
Well I must say just like any other challenge,this one is tough. However it is going to help me prepare for 2012. Reading some of other people's blogs for this December Challenge has been helpful. That's one of the reason why I really enjoy this challenge. We are all here to help each other and Active Rain is great for doing that. So here is what I did today.
Finally finished reading "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller. Next book is going to be from … (7 comments)
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Day 29-31 Days of December Challenge. Things are heating up. Yet it is still cold outside - 12/30/11 02:00 AM
Day 29 -31 Days of December Challenge. Things are heating up. Yet it is still cold outside.
Singing; I really want to stay. Baby it's cold outside. Oops. This is a Christmas song. That was five days ago. Things are heating up. As 2011 is nearing completion,its time to take it up a notch. While many people are using this time to whine and relax I can't do that unfortunately. I got big plans for this upcoming year. Big plans means that I got to work harder but most importantly smarter. Here is what I did today.
Still Reading "The Millionaire … (3 comments)
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Day 28-31 Days of December Challenge. - 12/30/11 01:48 AM
Day 28-31 Days of December Challenge.
It is a beautiful day today. Surprised that even though it is December,it is still cold. However the weather is not that bad. So what does that mean? Is the end upon us? I don't think so. Will the weather be like this in January 2012? Maybe. I don't know about you but I am not complaining. Anyway I was holed up at a Local Bookstore in Bowie Maryland-Barnes and Noble for most of the day. Here is what I did today.
Still Reading "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent". Read like 80 something pages. Probably more than that. … (0 comments)
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DAY 26 AND 27-31 DAYS OF DECEMBER CHALLENGE. Busy Building Business Better Buddy - 12/28/11 01:08 AM
DAY 26 AND 27-31 DAYS OF DECEMBER CHALLENGE. Busy Building Business Better Buddy
Usually I write my blogs everyday. But yesterday I couldn't write anything. Good thing that I must write a least five blogs a week for this December Challenge on things you are doing to build your Real Estate Business so I am ok. Anyway both days I have been busy building my Business Buddy. I see why many people have read "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller-GREAT READ SO FAR.
December 26
Reading "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by . Reading this book till my next book that … (7 comments)
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Day 25- 31 Days of December Challenge TELLING TEXTING- People Merry Christmas that is - 12/26/11 12:12 AM
Day 25- 31 Days of December Challenge TELLING TEXTING- People Merry Christmas that is.
Hello everyone. Just want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas. Hope you all got everything you wanted for Christmas. Santa where is my Samsung Tablet. And they say Santa Claus exist? I have been good all year. I didn't beat up or cuss out anyone at Bank of America or Wells Fargo just to name a few banks. Any real estate agent dealing with Short Sales in this Real Estate Market with the patience of Job should be rewarded tremendously. So what did I do today? Didn't … (2 comments)
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Day 24-31 Days of December Challenge. - 12/24/11 11:54 PM
Day 24-31 Days of December Challenge.
Well what can I say? Less than fifteen minutes from now,it will not be Christmas Eve anymore. I have been listening to many Christmas Gospel songs on 104.1 FM today in my truck while on the road. So what did I do to promote my Real Estate Business today? We don't even get Christmas Eve off on this challenge:-). Just kidding.
Called a guy who called and left me a message yesterday. He was looking to rent because he has bad credit. Now I am trying to sell him on the American Dream and … (5 comments)
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Day 23-31 Days of December Challenge. IT IS NOW TO SHIFT - 12/23/11 11:42 PM
Day 23-31 Days of December Challenge.
I am still doing what I have to do to promote my Real Estate Business and hopefully be ready for a Super Great 2012. More and more I keep reading the great 31 Days of December Challenge blogs,the more I keep seeing things that I can implement in my Real Estate Business Plan. But this week might be the end of the week for me. While I am going to continue with the 31 Days of December Challenge,I need to get this Real Estate Business Plan done now.
One thing that I am definitely going … (2 comments)
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Day 22- 31 Days of December Challenge - 12/22/11 11:53 PM
Day 22- 31 Days of December Challenge.
Well today was just another day. Didn't do too much. But I did something.
Previewed more Bowie Maryland Houses in some neighborhood that I might do some door knocking at starting in 2012. Folowed up with some leads. Reading some Active Rain blogs. Still looking for a Business Template for my Business Plan. Currently writing this blog. Well that's I did today. Told you that I didn't do too much. So what did you do today to promote your Real Estate Business? Please share.
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Day 21-31 Days of December Challenge. Previewing potential new Neighborhoods for the Real Estate Farmer to Farm and Following Up. - 12/21/11 11:51 PM
Day 21-31 Days of December Challenge. Previewing potential new Neighborhoods for the Real Estate Farmer to Farm and Following Up.
Can you actually believe that there is only 10 days left in the year? And can you believe that I still haven't gotten my Business Plan done yet? I should have it done this week. I just dont like the two templates I am using. So I am shopping around for another one. Have some Business Plan Templates to recommend PLEASE DO? Anyway here is what I did today.
Previewed some areas that I didn't know about in Bowie Maryland that … (3 comments)
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Day 20-31 Days of December Challenge. Google Adwords And Working - 12/20/11 11:55 PM
Day 20-31 Days of December Challenge. Google Adwords And Working.
After reading Brad Andersohn feature blog How to create a blog post for customers and search engines AGAIN and remembering what Loreena Yeo said in her blog December blogging challenge I choose business day 15 by saying "After reaching my 1MM mark, I really want to focus more on the consumer-side. I choose business and goodbye 5,000 points,they both reminded me that I need to get back to writing more local blogs towards consumers-THANKS BRAD AND LOREENA. Did some keyword searches that I plan to write some blogs on soon. I need to … (5 comments)
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Day 19-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. REO and Auctions added to the mix of my Business Plan - 12/19/11 11:39 PM
Day 19-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. REO and Auctions added to the mix of my Business Plan.
Talking to a good friend of mine/Brother from another mother who is also a Real Estate Agent. We were talking and he told me how he is frustrated with the Real Estate Market that he wants to start doing more Real Estate Investments as soon as he gets some money. Then he brought up the topic "Auction". I have never attended a Real Estate Auction before. Real Estate Auctions I hear is a good place to buy Real Estate at a discounted price. And … (5 comments)
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DAY 18-2011 31 DAYS OF DECEMBER CHALLENGE. LEFT ALONE IN THE OFFICE LED TO 2 LEADS - 12/18/11 04:57 PM
Day 18- 2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Left alone in the Office led to 2 leads.
Happy Sunday everyone. I know. I know. This is the Lord's day and I should be resting. But sometimes when you come to the office to do one thing,it leads to something else. Some people define Luck as when Preparation meets Opportunity. Two opportunities came today and I was prepared for it. I guess you can say that I got lucky:-).
Read which lead me to do some minor changes on my Google Profile. Found out that the top three words that people have … (7 comments)
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Day 17--2011 31 Days of December Challenge - 12/17/11 11:55 PM
Day 17--2011 31 Days of December Challenge.
Didn't much today. Heck I didn't want to do anything at all. But I had to. 2012 is going to be my Breakthrough year. And my prayer is that it will be for every single real estate agent here as well.
Got a hold of my client today who I missed his call. He gave me some good news. The Gas company is going to help us turn on the Gas in the buyer's name so that we can do our Home Inspection. BofA is giving us till January 23 2012 to close on … (5 comments)
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Day 16-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Real Estate Agent Reading REO - 12/16/11 11:41 PM
Day 16-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Real Estate Agent Reading REO
Some of you are probably saying to yourself What the heck does he mean"Real Estate Agent Reading REO. Well this Friday I took a trip to a local bookstore Barnes and Noble in Bowie Town Center in Bowie MD. Was looking for the book "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller". But stumbled upon a very good book that I just started reading today. What is the name of this book? I can't say now. Why? I want to read this book first and then give my review … (4 comments)
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Can I put a countdown clock on a Craigslist Ad? - 12/16/11 01:21 AM
Can I put a countdown clock on a Craigslist Ad?
Yesterday I came up with an idea on how I am plan on marketing a Short Sale Listing that I have had on the Market for a while. Banks keep turning down good offers-Why is totally beyond me. Anyway this Ad will hopefully make potential PG County MD First time home buyers and Real Estate Investors take action. I am thinking of testing this new Craigslist Ad with the new and improved New-realbird-craigslist-property-ad-generator-launched.
But I just thought of something. To show home buyers that this house will be on sale for a short … (8 comments)
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Day 15-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Consistency Continues - 12/15/11 11:34 PM
Day 15-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Consistency Continues.
Well today I started working on something that I am sure many of you have started working on. And while in the middle of doing something I got a telephone call. Good thing I didn't ignore it. What was it? Find out what I did today to promote my Real Estate Business.
Started working on my Real Estate Business Plan. I am using two templates so far. But to be honest with you,I am still looking for a much better one. But I will work with these two for now. PLEASE SHARE … (2 comments)
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Day 14-2011 Days of December Challenge. Consistency-I am working on it - 12/14/11 11:54 PM
Day 14-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Consistency-I am working on it.
Consistency will play a very big factor in me accomplishing all of my Business,Personal,Spiritual and Health Goals in 2012. To help remind myself that I have to be consistent on a daily basis,I have replaced my Facebook Photo with the word "Consistency". Got the idea from a fellow Facebook member who's profile is Write down: Stay Focused. So I have to focus on being Consistent everyday. Besides I believe it was Gary Keller who said that "What you focus on expands". So since I want to make a lot … (5 comments)
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Day 13- 31 Days of December Challenge-Neighborhood Scouting,Business Planning Videos and Know Scripts - 12/13/11 11:42 PM
Day 13-31 Days of December Challenge
The challenge continues. This is shaping up to be one heck of a challenge. Love challenges because it makes you take your game to another level. And with some of the things you are have been doing in your challenges,it is going to help me become a better Real Estate Agent. Sometimes when I make a comment on Mrs.Consistency blog AKA Barbara Todaro,I say that Consistency is something that I am still working on. I know it is something that I need to work hard on-I MEAN WORK VERY,VERY HARD ON IT.
I can bet … (4 comments)
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Day 12-2011 31 Days of December Challenge - 12/12/11 11:41 PM
Day 12-2011 31 Days of December Challenge
Though it might look like I was busy today,I was busy.
Reviewed some Home buyer and seller scripts and objections. Need to practice and study them more so that when I am saying my scripts either cold calling,farming or prospecting,it is coming out naturally. Informing my buyer clients today on the status of the house we have already under contract. We are waiting for the Seller to do what they need to do. Watched a very good webinar on Budget,Team structure and how to increase your Real Estate Business. Sent an e-mail to one of the … (3 comments)
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Speechless Sunday-Buddha - 12/11/11 07:01 PM
This Buddha stands in majestic serenity upon a lotus pedestal. The tight flat folds of the lower ends of his robe are typical of eleventh-century work under the Pala-Sena rulers of eastern India. One of many pictures that I have taken on my visit the Washington DC Art Gallery. Lately I have become a big fan of Arts and Sculptures. Its interesting what inspires these artists paintings and sculptures. Happy Sunday everyone.
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December 10 & 11- 2011 31 Days of December Challenge - 12/11/11 06:48 PM
December 10 & 11- 2011 31 Days of December Challenge.
December 10,2011
Yesterday I didn't do much. Sunday is usually my time to rest. But with only three weeks left till 2012,I still got stuff that I need to get done.
1. Read some Active Rain blogs.
2. Commented on some Active Rain blogs.
3. Read some online articles pertaining to Real Estate.
December 11,2011
Didn't do too much today either.
1. Responded to an Active Rain lead. Going to refer this lead to somebody else.
2. Read some Active Rain blogs.
3. Commented on some Active Rain blogs.
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The One that Got Away-Sneaky Bastard - 12/08/11 11:51 PM
The One that got away-Sneaky Bastard.
Sometime in June 2009,I got a referral from a family member about a guy who was thinking about buying a house.I hope this doesn't mean that I can't trust my own family to give me a good referral. He didn't believe he could buy a house because he thought that it was not possible. He worked two or three jobs to help support the family while the mother took care of the children. I referred him to a lender who told me that he will be able to get the deal (LIAR). Anyway we started looking at … (13 comments)
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Day 8-2011 31 Days of December Challenge-Reviving Nesters.com Dead Leads - 12/08/11 11:29 PM
Day 8-2011 31 Days of December Challenge. Reviving Nesters.com Dead Leads.
Today as I was writing down all the places where I have gotten leads,I remember this website that I found out here through Activerain. It is called www.nesters.com. I haven't been getting any leads from this site in a looooong time. But today I decided to dig into my Nesters CRM and start working these leads again to see if I will have any luck.
Warm called only a few people. They are not looking to buy anymore. Hope to have better luck tomorrow.
Also got a possible rental listing … (3 comments)
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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure questions-What happens to my Security Deposit? - 12/08/11 10:10 PM
Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure questions-What happens to my Security Deposit?
Q. What happens to my security deposit?
A. If you live in a multi-family building and the security deposit was being handled by a management company,the management company is responsible for holding your security deposit, and must return it to you minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages beyond normal wear and tear. If there is no management company,the new owner is not responsible for your security deposit.
Get legal advice. You may need to go to small claims court to sue your old landlord for … (1 comments)
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2011 31 Days of December Challenge -Worked? Watch Webinars. Why? Wet Wednesday - 12/07/11 11:58 PM
2011 31 Days of December Challenge -Worked? Watched Webinars Why? Wet Wednesday
Had to make sure that I got my blog in before the deadline. I feel like a writer having to submit an article to The Washington Post before Midnight. Anyway I didn't do much today. I didn't worked today. The webinars that I watched today will help me promote my business.
Watched a webinar on Benefits of hiring a VA. Watched AR Webinar on Farming Facebook. Watched AR Webinar on SEO Wrote blogs. Read and posted comments on more blogs. Wet Wednesday didn't make me very productive today. It rained … (4 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - 12/07/11 11:50 PM
Wordless Wednesday- Wet Wednesday. Don't do know about you but when it is raining outside,I have a tendency to fall asleep. Work Wasn't What I Wanted Wednesday. Should've took this picture earlier in the day When I could've got a better shot. Wasn't thinking I guess.
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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure Questions. What should I do to protect myself? - 12/07/11 11:09 PM
Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure Questions. What should I do to protect myself?
Protection. We get insurance on our cars just in case we get in an accident (Well these days there is no way around it). Health Insurance-n case we get very sick or illness so that when we go to the Hospital,it will help us pay for most or some cases all of the medical bill. Lawyer -In case you accidentally shot somebody in the club because you was partying like it was 1999. Even though 1999 was like 12 years ago,must you act a fool all … (2 comments)
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2011 31 Days of December Challenge. - 12/06/11 11:51 PM
31 Days of December Challenge.
1. Did my daily spiritual reading. I have to spend time first with God if I want him to continue to bless me BEYOND BEYOND and my business.
2. Picked up a lead after answering a telephone call. A lady is looking to buy a house. She doesn't have e-mail so I am going to send her some listings along with my business card and a lender's business card in the mail.
3. Trying to revive my Trulia.com dead leads by sending out e-mails. Finally got two people to respond via e-mail. However both of them … (5 comments)
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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosures Questions. What happens if I have a voucher with the DC Housing Authority? - 12/06/11 11:09 PM
Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosures Questions. What happens if I have a voucher with the DC Housing Authority?
If you are a Washington DC Renter who has a voucher renting a house from your DC Landlord who is about to foreclosure on,I am sure many of you want to know the answer to this question.
Q. What happens if I have a voucher with the DC Housing Authority?
A. The new owner must accept payments from the DC Housing Authority. You should tell the DC Housing Authority that the property has been foreclosed. The DC Housing Authority will contact the … (0 comments)
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Welcome to Localism -That's what the lady said when I asked her how did she find me? - 12/06/11 10:38 PM
Welcome to Localism. That's what the lady said when I asked her how did she find me? Many of you know that one of the many things that I am doing for the 2011 December Challenge is Reviving my dead leads. So while I was in the middle of sending an e-mail to one of my dead leads,I got a phone call. She said "Can I speak to Lanre?" I said speaking. She said that she wanted to know about the Deanwood DC Grant. Told her that I don't know about that program. But I am assuming that she … (2 comments)
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2011 December Challenge- 31 Days of December Challenge- Reviving "Dead" leads,re-linking an "old" blog and shot a "new" Localism video - 12/05/11 11:37 PM
2011 December Challenge- 31 Days of December Challenge- Reviving Dead leads and a Video
Well today was one of my normal days I guess.
I am now reviving my Realbird.com leads. One of them left me a e-mail that I know was very bad. So I called her up. She was actually very nice. She said that she is not ready to buy right now. So I asked her if I can get her new e-mail address. She said sure and she gave it to me. Ask and ye shall receive. Sent out about over 30 e-mails of one of my … (6 comments)
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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure questions-What about my rent payments? - 12/05/11 08:33 PM
Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure questions-What about my rent payments?
In continuing my new blog series"Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord Facing Foreclosure" here is a another question I am sure some Washington DC Renters would want to know about if they found out that there DC Landlord is facing Foreclosures.
Q. What about my rent payments?
A. You must pay your old landlord until the new owner takes title to the property. Once there is a new owner (usually a bank), the new owner has the right to receive your rent payments. If you find out that your … (3 comments)
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Westphalia Woods II Upper Marlboro MD Condos Townhouses - 12/05/11 07:59 PM
So have you been looking for a Upper Marlboro MD Condo unit Townhouse to purchase but don't know where you can find one? Then check out Westphalia Woods II. Westphalia Woods II is a Condo/Townhouse unit situated in a quaint area in Upper Marlboro MD on Chester Grove Rd Upper Marlboro MD. It is off of Westphalia Rd. So what attracts people to Westphalia Woods II Condo Townhouse unit? Three things I would say attract people to Westphalia Woods II Condo Townhouse unit are:
Proximity to Major roads -In less than three minutes,you are on Highway.
Nice quiet neighborhood-No matter what time of the day … (0 comments)
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Day 4 -31 Days of December Challenge-Light,Leads and Left overs Left off - 12/04/11 07:06 PM
Day 4-31 Days of December Challenge-Light,Leads and Leftovers Left off
Happy Sunday everyone. Even though I should be watching my San Franscisco 49ers beat up on St.Louis Rams,I am doing work so I can have something to write for my 31 Days of December Challenge.
Light- I didn't do much today. I did less than normal today-I think:-)
Leads-One of the things that I did today was responded to a couple of leads that I got on Homes.com. And I answered a question on Homes.com and I answered a question Trulia.com. Hopefully my answers can lead to leads.
Leftovers Left off-As some of you … (7 comments)
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Speechless Sunday-Buddhist cave painting of two bodhisattvas - 12/04/11 05:14 PM
The different skin tones of the two bodhisattvas (enlightened beings) illustrate the ethnic mix at Kizil, which as the gateway to China, was a pivotal point of exchange for Chinese and artistic traits. This fragment displays Indian Buddhist subject matter and Iranian iconography in the moon-shaped faces,elaborate headdress, and lavish jewelry.
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Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure Questions. How will I know if my landlord is in trouble? - 12/04/11 04:45 PM
Washington DC Renter and DC Landlord facing foreclosure Questions. How will I know if my landlord is in trouble?
Even though Washington DC is one of the most performing Real Estate Markets in the country,like any other major Metropolitian area Real Estate Market,Washington DC has its fair share of houses that are about to go in Foreclosures. So if you are a Washington DC renter who is renting a house in Washington DC that is about to go into foreclosure or think it is about to go into foreclosure because you are not sure,you probably have some questions but don't know where to … (1 comments)
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Day 3 of 31 Days of December Challenge (Reviving Dead leads continue) - 12/03/11 07:30 PM
Day 3 of 31 Days of December Challenge (Reviving Dead leads continue)
Didn't do much today. Little upset because I didn't do everything I wanted to do-there is always tomorrow to make it better. Wait a minute. Tomorrow is NFL Football. I'll do it Monday instead. But anyway here are some of the things that I did.
Sent out e-mail to over 70 people who I haven't made contact with in years. I am trying to become a better person with converting leads. Shouldn't have given up on them just because they didn't take action right away when they signed up … (5 comments)
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Day 2 of 31 Days of December Challenge -The Real Estate Farmer wants you to buy a home in Washington DC - 12/02/11 10:17 AM
Day 2 of the 31 Days of December Challenge-The Real Estate Farmer wants you to buy a home in Washington DC. Hello everyone. How are you doing? Happy Friday to you all. Today is going to be a great day I can feel it. Inspite of all the trials and tribulations going on in your life,Thank God that you woke up to see another day.
I wrote a blog last night December days of challenge some of things that I plan on doing. First thing on my list was Video Prospecting. This video is not your normal Video Prospecting. But the … (3 comments)
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December Days of Challenge-Some of things that I plan on doing - 12/01/11 11:59 PM
Last month I slumped big time in blogging-please forgive me yall. But in spite of all the craziness around me,I am looking to get my blogging mojo back in gear to end this year strong and prepare for a breakout year in 2012. Thats why this December Days of Challenge is exactly what the Doctor had ordered. Here are some of the things I plan on doing for this December Days of Challenge.
1. Video Prospecting.
2. Handwritten notes
3. Texts
4. Cold-calling
5. E-mails
6. Warm calling.
7. Preview some of the office listings with no pictures. Take pictures … (6 comments)
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Day 1 of 31 Days of December Challenge-Reviving Dead Leads - 12/01/11 08:56 PM
Day 1 of 31 Days of December Challenge-Reviving Dead Leads. Since we have to write about something every day that we are doing to promote our business or do something that will make you successful in 2012,what I decided to do today is try to revive dead leads. Dead leads to me are leads that you have pretty much given up on after more than two years of staying in touch with them and yet they have not shown no interest whatsoever. But you never know-THINGS CHANGE. Good example is someone who I have been in contact with for FIVE YEARS. … (11 comments)
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Home remedies that will help you to beat viruses caused by Flu and Cold - 12/01/11 02:50 PM
Home remedies that will help you to beat viruses caused by Flu and Cold
While it might be the most wonderful time of the year. It is also the worst time of the year too. Why? Many people are sick. Next thing you know more people are sick because of your germs you decided to spread to the rest of your co-workers instead of staying at home.
Being sick sucks. Sickness also sucks the living life out of you. You feel feeble and most of the time unable to do anything. When you are sick with a cold or flu,it … (3 comments)
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