fran rokicki sells ct homes: My Brilliant New Year's Idea! - 01/02/12 12:47 PM
Not a New Year's Resolution, but, similar in nature. I am realistic and know that I will not hold true to this for the entire new year. I have set a shorter goal, with a purpose in mind. Business has picked up, just with the turn of a calendar. Elections ahead of us and with that, comes a renewed enthusiasm for our economy. The signs are beginning to show a better market for retail sales and real estate. Whoo Hoo!
My brilliant new year's idea is to really keep after it. Whether it be exercising, diet conscience, spiritual awareness, family, business or … (9 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Celebrate, Every Day! - 06/25/11 06:35 AM
Whether you are young or old, learn to live and celebrate, every day. We all plan for the future and look forward to those days of rest and relaxation. Life can keep you busy, but, you must learn to relax and take time for yourselves. Time is flying by, so do try to pace yourself.
Here are a few goals for examples;
Plan that trip to the tropics. Feel that sand in your toes. Swim in that blue caribbean water. The Bahamas offer good discounts, all year.
Look into purchasing a "winter home." We New Englander's look forward to … (12 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Spring Renewal, Snow Forecasted for Tomorrow? - 03/20/11 05:57 PM
Yes, in our state of Connecticut, they are forecasting snow for tomorrow, Monday and Wednesday. They are suggesting, only one to two inches. It will warm up and probably melt away, quickly. We are just relieved that it's not twelve inches of snow, like we were experiencing through most of the winter, everytime that it snowed.
Finally, spring has arrived. Time to freshen up the landscape in the yard and time to do that spring cleaning! I love to dine on our outdoor living space. My office will receive a good spring cleaning, too! It makes it so much easier, to work in a less cluttered … (12 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Please, Give me the Feedback! - 03/20/11 04:26 PM
I realize that we all become busy. In today's technology, how hard is it to simply answer an email or a phone message. Just let us know what you and your client's thought of the property. I even offer an email system that will notify the agent of a survey, very short, to take about the property. A few clicks!
I know that now some agents are not offering feedback, because they feel they represent the buyer and don't want to share their client's thoughts. That's okay, just let me know that you got the message. I understand that you will not … (2 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: 14 Courtland Rd, Manchester, Ct Price Reduced! Now, $149,900 - 03/19/11 02:12 PM
http://connecticuthomes.vflyer.com/home/flyer/home/3726934
For more information and details, please feel free to contact Fran Rokicki Realty,LLC. This home is a short sale and is ready to go! Located conveniently, in Manchester, Ct, it is close to the highway, stores and is within walking distance to the bus lines.
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Planning a Broker Open, Any Thoughts? - 03/16/11 03:31 PM
Yesterday, I visited a few homes that were Broker Tours. It was good to see the homes. They were beautiful and very well maintained. It was good to see all of the agents who took the time to visit, a fellow Realtor's listing. Hurrah for the Realtors that held the opens! Thank you for your tips and advice.
You never know who or how many agents will attend. You invite everyone that you can. Having feedback from agents coming through the home, is very helpful. Getting agents to view the listing, in person, is invaluable!
I am planning a Broker Open for … (8 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Before You Call that Expired Listing.... - 03/14/11 06:59 PM
When I was a newbee, in the real estate business, my office took turns with the hotsheet expireds, every day. Actually, we were assigned, by the Broker/Owner, which day was ours, in our office, to call and try to procure that listing. I found that calling the listings and then, making an appointment to meet with them, worked very well. One time, I remember sitting with the Sellers in their living room and outside we could see another agent, through the window, coming to the door to offer his services. Once he saw me through the window, he just waved and left … (9 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Shorter Time to List and Close? How's Your Market Area? - 03/14/11 03:18 PM
We are in a Buyer's Market, when the listings take more than six months to close. I have been seeing several reports and posts (here on the Rain), of much less than six months. Does this mean that the market is turning? Is it more local than country wide?
I know that the foreclosures are holding up our market from growing like it should be. However, these promising statistics are very helpful in getting us to that better market. Even if it starts out with a few markets, it will catch on and grow.
So, to all of those agents, bankers … (6 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Just Got My QR Code! - 03/05/11 08:59 PM
My computer (help me) company is awesome! He just emailed to me, my QR Code! So exciting! I have them for my listings, and now, I have one for my Company! Have you used these? I have no idea how to check these or how to view them. Still in the learning process!
Doesn't it help when you have someone on your team who is so smart with all these gadgets?
I feel like it's Christmas, all over again! Whoo Hoo!
Thank you, Bolton Consulting, LLC!
nick.cook@BoltonConsultingLLC.com
860-281-1199
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Spring Home Show in Hartford, Ct! - 03/05/11 06:57 PM
It was a good day to stop in and visit the businesses at the Ct Spring Home Show at the Ct Expo Center in Hartford. There were many attendees, with cars and trucks, everywhere! With all of the cold and snowy weather that we have experienced this winter, everyone was glad to get to the home show this weekend. The temperatures were in the 50's with the sun going in and out, all day.
I tried some delicious crab cakes (samples) and of course, Dunkin Donuts has a booth that I always hit. They were giving out samples of dunkochino's. Not … (5 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: What Say You? Better to Post, at Night, or Early Morning? - 03/02/11 08:50 PM
Maybe, in the afternoon? When do you find it more rewarding to post? Do you have more comments with the night owls, or with the early birds? Maybe, the lunch gang?
I typically, post in the early morning. Tonight, I am posting and commenting, but, I won't last. I have lost my night life, to a busy day. It was such a beautiful day today, in Connecticut. Took a lovely walk with my Grandson and my lab:) They both love to go for walks. It was the perfect day for it.
Showed some lovely homes today. The buyers are overwhelmed by … (14 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Blitzing with Popbys, in Snowy Connecticut! - 01/28/11 08:28 PM
Here are some of my A+ folks! I used De icer that I purchased by the case, many of them, at Sam's Club. The Tagline read: I'm here to provide you and your referrals 20/20 vision to maneuver today's wintery market! Then, add OBTW This tagline was provided to me by another Buffini Member, Carol MacDonald at ERA Andrew Realty, in Stoneham, Ma, near Boston, MA Please remember, the phrases, like OBTW, are trademarked.
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Winner vs. Loser, Which One Will You Be? - 01/22/11 09:19 PM
Get yourself busy and start working hard this quarter, if you haven't already. Time is flying by, we are almost into February! Join local community events, your church community and your business community. Be engaged, be aware and be in contact with your database on a regular basis. Remember your business vendors, also. Stop by to see them or meet them for coffee. Let them know that you are looking to them for clients. There is business out there. Buyers are waiting to find a good agent, like you. Make sure that they can find you!
The following is a poem, that someone … (13 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: What's Your Plan for Going Forward? January 31 Day Challenge - 01/18/11 06:46 PM
We are half way through with January, 2011. What's your plan, going forward?
Do you have systems in place?
Did you remember to pay your quarterly IRS and state taxes, today?
Have you checked into your auto and home insurance to look for a better rate?
Planned your ad campaign for the rest of the quarter?
Interviewing for an assistant, to help you with your paperwork and client mailings?
Set up a health regimen? Made your appointment for your annual physical?
Maintenance scheduled for your car?
Scheduling regular times for relaxation and rewards, for yourself?
Set your goals? 30 day goals, … (2 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Taking New Photos of My Listings, Tomorrow and Monday! - 01/15/11 07:59 PM
Yes, in Connecticut, we were hit by a huge snowstorm. The snow will remain for awhile. The streets are still, not down to the surface. The state highway and town highway departments, are trying to remove the snow with front end loaders and large dump trucks. The snow is piled so high, that to pull out of a road, you must pull out into that next road, to see if anything is coming. Very dangerous.
I knew that I needed to take new photos, and soon. However, many of the sidewalks are still not cleared, and the driveways are not yet, … (0 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Replenish Supplies and Be Ready to Go! January 31 Day Challenge! - 01/10/11 08:26 PM
Early this morning, before my baby watch, I hit Sam's Club. I am replenishing my supplies for the office. I needed inkjet cartridges, folders (they had some nice colored folders), staples, tape, batteries, flashlights, a case of water, pens, elastics, envelopes, printing photo paper and computer paper.
Make sure that your office or home/office, is ready for a busy year. Don't get caught without your supplies. It costs you more time and aggravation to run around and pick them up at the last minute. Do a quick inventory and make sure your supplies are plentiful.
You may need more supplies than I. … (9 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Do You Have A Role Model? - 01/09/11 10:09 PM
I am a Mom, a Wife, an Aunt, a Sister, a Cousin, a Grandmother and a Friend. I try to be as good as my Mom was. She was amazing, no matter what. A Wife that made her husband shine and laugh. I always remember my parents laughing, often. She was a favored Grammie, by nine Grandchildren. A Sister who thought of her siblings as her best friends. An Aunt who loved her nieces and nephews, as if, they were her own children. Her friends, she treated like family, always. We thought we were related to most of our neighbors!
My Mom worked. When … (6 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Starting the New Year, with Tech Issues! January 31 Day Challenge! - 01/08/11 10:09 AM
My computer is functioning, but with changes. I decided to upgrade to Windows 7. My Microsoft Office had to be reinstalled. I am still working out all the applications and default programs that I may need, to function.
Question~ Have you heard of PC Optimizer Pro? It came up on the screen and I am not sure how or why, but, it looks like a good product. Any ideas?
So, on this day of my part in the January 31 Day Challenge, I would suggest that you take a day to update your computer, backup your files and photos and keep … (6 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Had a Treat, Today! - 01/05/11 02:01 PM
How often do you, treat yourself? We get so busy helping clients and keeping up with our famiy duties that treating ourselves is not something that happens often.
This morning, 9am, I had a facial. I had received an email from my Daughter, for a Groupon offer. It was for a facial~massage, from Venora's Salon in Glastonbury, Connecticut. They are located by Somerset Square on Naubuc Ave. Easy to find and good parking.
When I entered, the staff were waiting for me. They had offered me freshly made coffee, water, fruit and some other goodies that I resisted. My technician was … (7 comments)
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fran rokicki sells ct homes: Neat Receipts Has Upgraded, Just in Time for Tax Preparation! - 01/05/11 12:07 PM
I am so excited! Who would think that working on your income tax, would ever be exciting??
After going through an IRS audit, last year, I am more thorough than I need to be:) Having all of your receipts and mileage logs, can save you thousands of dollars. Thank goodness, I do keep every piece of paper and receipt from my business! Yes, my audit went well.
Neat Receipts would have saved me days of work, when compiling the information for the audit. However, I had a new laptop, with Vista 64 Windows and Neat Receips had not upgraded their product.
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