If you go to this web site, http://www.letssaythanks.com/   you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. 

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!!    It is FREE and it only takes a second. 

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?    Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.  I only found one that has Merry Christmas on it.  So, not just for the holidays!  It would be good to keep this site, saved on your computer, so that, you could send a card often.  I am sure that all cards are appreciated, not just the holiday ones.

This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you.    Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do.  We can never say enough thank you enough.  

Thanks for taking to time to support those who are willing to sacrifice themselves!

 Access from almost, any device.

With this system, you don't have to worry about receipts getting lost!  http://xpenser.com/

How fast the end of the year is approaching.  With all of the time that we need to take for the holidays, and I do believe that we must allow ourselves time with our loved ones and friends, this tool will cause you to have more free time.  You won't have to record your receipts, at a later time.  You can do so, right at the time that you are requiring them.  So, be it a client lunch, business meeting or supplies from SAM's Club, you can access Xpenser, input your information and you're done.  No forgetting expenses or missing the dates.  Check it out!

It's a Good Life,

Fran

Just a short post.

As I start into my 24th year in the business, I am reflecting on what has worked for me so far, as well as what I expect will help grow my business in the future. In a referral based industry, such as real estate, there is no larger contributor to success than the people you know.

I just wanted to send a quick THANK YOU to everyone who helped build my business over the past 23 years and I hope I can count on you for many more years to come.

 Looking forward to a successful 2010!

Just wondering how many of you are active and participating on the Trulia site?  It offers an auto-feed from our Connecticut MLS.  I am assuming that it does so, with other MLS systems across the country. 

Here's a question that I answered today.

http://tinyurl.com/FranRoksanswer

There are so many details in our business, contracts, mls rules and regulations, that it can be confusing to the consumer.  Finding time to serve and help the consumers is, definitely, part of our scope of work.  What sites are you participating in?  Do you find them helpful to you, as well?

Today, was a really good day!  Got up early, walked my dog.  The rain has stopped, here in Connecticut, for now.  The real estate work day, begins.

I started out early with my popbys packed up and a smile on my face.  I delivered a deposit check to a real estate office in another town.  On the way there, and on the way back, I sprinkled through my database of clients, friends and family.  I took one route outgoing and came back on the other side of the towns.  It worked out amazingly well.  The best part was, some of my stops were rewarded because the people were home.  A nice sunny day, perfect for raking leaves and setting up their decorations for the Halloween Holiday this Saturday!

My popbys were Halloween Popcorn.  It was welcomed by all:)  I stopped at eighteen homes today!  

One stop, the Dad was mowing the lawn with his Daughter.  She had just come home from school, kindergarten.  Her Dad had made her some popcorn to snack on while they were on the tractor, mowing the lawn. So, they really liked my popby! The scent from the kitchen was wonderful.  Her Mom was making pumpkin cupcakes for a school party, tomorrow.  Yummy!  This was a young couple that asked me to sell their first home, in East Hartford, and then, to find them a ranch in Bolton, Ct.  At the time, I laughed and said well, we shall see.  Obviously, these clients had such faith in my abilities, that it came true.  I found the one ranch on the market, in Bolton.  We bought it and they have really dressed it up nicely over the years.  The location is perfect and they will enjoy many years of happy memories there.  It just makes you smile, every time you visit these lovely people. 

So, yes, the Buffini Sprint is happening in Connecticut.  I am staying on course and completing my daily tasks.  Enjoying every single minute of it, too!

Stunning Contemporary Colonial offers five bedrooms, four full baths, first floor family room, nice enclosed back sunroom, formal living room and dining room.  Two bedrooms are on the first floor, three are on the second level.

This is a nice home for entertaining.  The backyard offers an inground pool and is very private.

Call Fran Rokicki Realty,LLC today for more details and to set up your showing appointment!

860-646-3455

Yesterday, I attended the Buffini Turning Point in Chicago.  The room was full.  Every corner, every seat, almost every inch on the floor was occupied.  People sat on the floor, in the aisles, by the stage, stood or sat in the hallways, too!  They were there to get all of the good stuff!

They knew, like I do, that Brian Buffini will help them to succeed in this business.  The year end Sprint began on Monday, yet, I have to say, for many of us, it will begin today.  We participated in the Chicago event and came away, very renewed and charged up for our end of year success!

I met some people during lunch, that I had not met before.  They grab tables and just yell out, any more Buffini people?  It was really cool.  A few of us, who were in line waiting for a table, jumped up and grabbed the opportunity to network with these members.  We talked about the markets that we serve, last year's Chicago Turning Point and MasterMind09.  We, also, discussed what books we were currently reading and which ones that we would recommend to others.  The time flew by and we learned some really good tips.

Before going back into the event, we were treated with ice cream and toppings by Fifth Third Mortage Company.  They, also, held a give away for two MasterMind Event 2010 tickets, a Bull's game and another sporting event.  The crowd went wild when the winners were announced.

             We will have success in 2009!  Whoo Hoo!

This large, victorian colonial, is located near the college campus!  Newer burner, hot water heater and updated electrical service, to 100 amps!  Surrounded by lovely homes on the hill, this is a convenient location!

Call Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC today!

860-646-3455

You'll Love Working with Fran!

For all of you, who have ever attended a Buffini and Company Event, MasterMind, Turning Point, Peak Performers, or Training Camp, you know who this special person is.  He is our announcer. Our engine on our train, that brings Brian Buffini, on to the stage.  He is thoughtful, positive and caring.  Never too busy to chat with members during the breaks or to pose for a quick photo with us!  Most of you would probably recognize his voice, just from the events!

This year, at MasterMind, he had to sit out.  He had to be a member of the audience, due to a broken leg.  He's back to his old job now, so, be ready to hear him, live and onstage, from now on.  Whether you are hitting a Turning Point before the year's end or not, I thought that you might want to wish him a Happy Birthday.  His birthday is this Sunday, Oct 4th.  He wrote a blog, on our Community Site, stating that, the autumn was his favorite time of year!  So, let's show him that he is one of our favorites, too!  Hope to see some of you, in Chicago on the 13th, for the Buffini Turning Point!

Here's his email, too late to send a handwritten note, so, it will have to do!  Thought he would love to hear from all of you and your good wishes!  barthe@buffiniandcompany.com