referral: Do You Have Health Insurance? - 10/08/07 07:05 PM
Being self-employed, do you have health insurance? I am lucky enough to be covered under my husband's insurance from UTC. We pay a premium, but, it is a group plan, so the premium is affordable. I would like to hear what other folks are doing for their health coverage. Online now, (10 comments)
referral: Networking Fun! - 10/06/07 10:33 AM
Just like you are happy to meet your clients, you should be happy to meet with your vendors or business professionals that are part of your chain during a transaction. Call them, send them a handwritten personal note, invite them to meet you for a coffee or, maybe, lunch. They get (8 comments)
referral: HONESTY IS STILL, THE BEST POLICY! - 10/06/07 10:04 AM
Agents with unrealistic clients, need to help them to understand the market as it is today. Not to look back and see what could have been, not to hope for it to rise up in the future (whether it is next spring or next year). They need to deal with today. (7 comments)
referral: REDSOX ARE THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, 2007 ~ YOU'RE AWESOME! - 10/06/07 09:50 AM
Hoping for the win tomorrow! My Daughter had planned her vacation in California this coming week. I brought her and Josh to the airport this morning, bright and early! They are so excited! Not only are the going to the beautiful state of California, but, they may just see the win (19 comments)
referral: Prices Down, Wants Up - 10/01/07 01:36 PM
Most Sellers are motivated to lower their price, finally. However, now the Buyers seem to want most of the bells and whistles. Some of these properties are small, first time homes. They offer many good improvements, yet, feedback seems to be, well they really wanted more. I hate to tell them, (3 comments)
referral: Jack Talent Bandit is Going to be One Year Old! - 09/03/07 01:29 PM
To celebrate our puppy's first birthday, we will be popping by with a treat for our clients and friends who have pets, to share this happy day! Jack has grown quite a bit, as all puppies do! He is still cuddly and sure to make my family pleased with showing off his (2 comments)
referral: Be Relentless! Everyday! - 08/27/07 08:53 AM
Get up early and get yourself going! Yes, as Brian Buffini told us at the Mastermind Summit in San Diego last week, you must be relentless! Go after and go after, what you want, what you are dreaming, what you are going to accomplish. Make a list, then prioritize it! Focus (19 comments)
referral: School is Starting! Be Proactive! - 08/26/07 08:28 AM
Here is the perfect time to get out there and get networking with folks you may know, or will know now that school is beginning for the new school year. Volunteer! Schools, whether public or private, love to have help! You can be a behind the scenes volunteer, if you are (2 comments)
referral: Getting the Exercise I Need, Without Knowing It! - 08/24/07 06:46 PM
Another good point about attending conferences, is, you do walk, a lot! I had to tighten up muscles that I didn't even know I had. You drink the needed water, for me, just to help me keep going! You are walking and talking, because even if you start off on your (1 comments)
referral: It's a Weekend! Are You Showing Homes? - 08/24/07 05:54 PM
Interestingly, years ago, that is what we, as Realtors, did on weekends, show properties. During the last seven years, many of the normal routines have changed. Some agents no longer work on weekends, some one day, but, not the other. I realize everyone needs a day to relax and be with (8 comments)
referral: YOU CAN'T CLIMB A MOUNTAIN IF IT'S SMOOTH! DAY 2 MASTERMIND 2007 - 08/24/07 12:27 PM
This was really over the top! Alison Levine, who was one of the first woman to climb Mt McKinley, spoke of her experiences and goals. Her analogy with mountain climbing to her business and life were refreshing. She expressed that you must have good skills and be a good team player. (3 comments)
referral: Crayola Crayons - 08/23/07 04:49 PM
During Master Mind Summit 2007, Brian Buffini had that nice, big box of Crayola Crayons. The one with the sharpener in the back of the box. He was sniffing the box, and as he was, he asked us if we remembered that wonderful smell. I did! The scent of crayons did (1 comments)
referral: MASTERMIND DID, INDEED, INSPIRE US! - 08/23/07 02:46 PM
We all knew it would happen. Brian Buffini's MasterMind 2007 was over the top! There were over five thousand attendees. The weather was sunny and beautiful, as San Diego weather usually is. The walk to the Convention Center from the Hyatt was lovely. Flowers, green grass, sun, nice people walking to (3 comments)
referral: Cell Phones - 08/14/07 03:10 PM
This does end up positive, but, I have to say, it was quite the trip! My Bluetooth wouldn't work. In the state of Connecticut, you must use the earpiece. It is a law here. I charged both the phone and the earpiece. I rebooted the phone. Soft and hard. Boy, I (6 comments)
referral: School Starting in a Few Weeks! - 08/13/07 02:15 PM
Wow, were is the summer going? Hopefully, you are all enjoying the beautiful sunny days like we are, here in Connecticut. We have had more humidity this summer, than last. Gardeners are thrilled, the crops are bountiful this year. Now it is prep for back to school time. Whether you have a (1 comments)
referral: Prepare for the Third Quarter! - 08/10/07 01:02 PM
Getting your database updated during this quarter of the year, will help you sustain your business during the last quarter of this year. Decide who you will keep active and who needs to go. Your business depends on your tracking and refining of your database on a regular basis. Planning for (2 comments)
referral: Vacation Season - 08/09/07 07:58 PM
Though it is our busy market time, it is summer vacation time for the rest of the world. This works for our benefit when folks are coming to our area for a new job. They bring their family here on weekends to view potential homes. With all the information available on the (6 comments)
referral: Master Mind! - 08/09/07 07:24 PM
This is a Buffini Family Event, Conference, Feel Good Meeting of all Good Folks! Sounds impossible, doesn't it? I have attended five Master Minds, every one of them opens your eyes, heart and mind. Every year they offer different speakers, topics, systems and just give you more when you leave than (9 comments)
referral: This is a Good Week! - 08/06/07 11:33 AM
Years ago, I was taught by a very wise woman, to note my accomplishments for the week. Meaning, a good week was 1 closing, 1 listing. Of course, I would make that goal and beat it. Her praise was worth more to me than the check that I would receive from (0 comments)
referral: Pets are the Best! - 08/04/07 12:56 PM
Just mentioning pets, brings a smile to most faces. Whether you have a dog, cat, bunny, bird or reptile, a pet is a wonderful companion. We bought our son his first dog when he was 16. The dog was named Bandit, partly after the movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and partly (5 comments)
referral: Tolland County Market - 08/04/07 11:18 AM
Comparing from last year, Jan thru June of 2006, the sales in Tolland County were 1,372. For the same time period in 2007, they were 1,161. That shows sales down by 15.38% this year for the same time period. The median price, however, is up. 2006 was $222,125 and 2007 was $227,900 Focus (0 comments)
referral: Help with the Sale of the Listing - 08/04/07 10:10 AM
Remember, first impressions count. Pick up and clean off your counters and tables. Place fresh flowers in a vase. Sell the space, not your personal touches. Open up the space by cleaning up your collections of bric brac, etc. Fresh paint goes a long way. Do touch ups in areas that (5 comments)
referral: Property Inspections - 08/04/07 09:56 AM
Property inspections are common in most real estate transactions, and recommended in all markets. the question becomes what do you do when the inspector's report comes back with items listed in need of repair. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, just keep a cool head and approach the repairs (8 comments)
referral: Lawn Burnout? - 07/29/07 09:45 AM
Interestingly enough, I was out visiting my clients this weekend, and noticed that several of them are dealing with the issue of lawn burnout (turning yellow, instead of green). This can have a terrible effect on curb appeal from a buyer's perspective. In some cases, it could be the type of (2 comments)
referral: Budget Plan ~ Start Using Today! - 07/08/07 09:40 AM
Home Budget for Expenses & Income on a Monthly Basis
Summary
Actual Budgeted Over/Under Notes
Total income $0.00 $0.00
Total expenses $0.00 $0.00
Income less expenses $0.00 $0.00
Income
Actual Budgeted Over/Under Notes
Salary 1 at budget
Salary 2 at budget
Investment at budget
Stocks and bonds at budget
Other (4 comments)
referral: MOSQUITO WARNING! - 06/22/07 11:52 AM
It's about that time folks--
so thought I'd send out this reminder!!!!
OK, mosquitos..
prepare to be repelled!!!!!
Use Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets...Best thing ever used in
Louisiana..just wipe on & go..Great for Babies
Jack, a fisherman, takes one vitamin B-1 tablet a day
April through October . He said it (8 comments)
referral: Taking Clients Out to Tour & Eat! - 05/30/07 01:10 PM
Here's an idea, probably most of you old timers remember this drill. Take the clients out showing, then feed them and feed them well. Just like in a family setting, bounding at the dinner table is good for you and your clients. Things come up in conversation, problems can be worked (2 comments)
referral: FLOWER BEDS, FILLING IN MULCH! HERE'S AN IDEA! - 05/16/07 11:54 AM
A manicured lawn will help to attract those drivebys! Now, with mapping of properties online, consumers are able to drive by the home before they even call us:) Certainly, that first impression of a nice, neat yard encourages them to want to see more, which then, makes them call their Realtor. (0 comments)
referral: SMALL GROUPS ROCK! - 05/16/07 11:31 AM
Our Small Group Meeting today was very good! Thank you for your contributions and for going over the assignment so thoroughly. Certainly, it makes an impact on our business to know that we have the support of each other. Once a month, I look forward to our group gathering. I know (2 comments)
referral: HOUSING STARTS ARE UP! - 05/16/07 11:21 AM
Here's real good news! As you see, from my previous posts, I always try to look for the postive in everything I do during my day! It just makes life so much better! The news reporting good activity in our market, anything that states real estate, makes the phone ring more! (3 comments)
referral: IRISH STORM IS COMING TO CONNECTICUT & MASSACHUSETTS - 03/07/07 06:13 PM
GET READY, HE AND THE BOYS ARE COMING EAST! MARCH 21ST, FREE EVENT TO ALL, IN NEW HAVEN MARCH 22, FREE EVENT TO ALL, IN HARTFORD, CT MARCH 23, FREE EVENT TO ALL, IN BRAINTREE, MA APRIL 24TH & 25TH TURNING POINT ~ HARTFORD CONVENTION CENTER, HARTFORD, CT IF YOU ARE A CLUBNET MEMBER, IT (4 comments)
referral: VOLUNTEERING - 03/06/07 10:49 AM
There are many opportunites offered in your local communitya to volunteer your time. It will help you become more familiar with your neighbors and the wonderful feeling you will have when you are finished with the project. Hands of Hope is the non-profit organization under Buffini and Company. They organize and (4 comments)
referral: Referrals from Clients, Family and Friends - 03/06/07 10:20 AM
Bright and early this morning, I was asked to meet one of my cousins (I have hundreds - very large family) for breakfast at a local coffee shop. I went early so that I could journal before she arrived. When she walked in, she was beaming. I was wondering what she (0 comments)
referral: Snow Photos! It is actually snowing while I took this photo! - 03/05/07 06:48 PM
Just had to post this beautiful photo! For those of you who have never seen it, it is renewing. When it first falls, it seems like a lovely white blanket has covered everything. Streets, trees, sidewalks, rooftops, cars and everything else it touches, just seem to glisten. Before the plow comes, (0 comments)
referral: Jack Talent Bandit Loves To Go Delivering PopBys to Clients & Friends! - 03/05/07 06:18 PM
Here he is, going out to deliver popbys to our A+ clients! He really likes it when we are giving out dog treats the most! He walks right up to the door with me, very well behaved, in hopes that the person at the door has a treat for him, as (2 comments)
referral: Bob - Clubnet Member - 02/04/07 10:57 AM
Please post only if you are a Clubnet Member of Buffini & Company like Bob is:) or enrolled in the 100 Days of Greatness Course. There are 12,000 of us Buffini folks out there, hoping to have them join in and blog our referrals and good stuff offered by Brian Buffini over the active rain (0 comments)
referral: FOCUS ON EDUCATION - 2007 WILL BE YOUR BEST YEAR YET! - 01/25/07 05:26 PM
Yes, all of the designations after your name are good to have, but, the real good part of the courses is the information that you have to serve your clients more professionally. I have taken classes locally at the Connecticut Association of Realtors, from classes offered by the Greater Hartford Board (0 comments)
referral: SPRING HOME SHOW AT THE CT EXPO CENTER - MARCH 2ND, 3RD & 4TH - 01/25/07 04:07 PM
Hope to see you there, stop by my booth, or my Son's, Birch Mountain Earthworks Landscape Contractors, and say hello. We would love to see you! The event starts on Friday, March 2nd at 5pm and closes at 9pm. On Saturday, the event is open from 10am and closes at 9pm. (3 comments)
referral: Cold Weather on its Way! - 01/24/07 05:21 PM
Yes, we have been spoiled this winter. Now, it has arrived! The winter clothing, warm accessories and boots are out and ready to go! Icy walkways, driveways and cold cars are the norm now. Thought we would never see snow! Clients are still going to move, look at homes and they (4 comments)
referral: Turning Point Puts Referral's First! - 01/21/07 10:39 AM
Here are some photos of the event. Lots of good, positive energy in the air in Orlando! This is Barth, he is the MC of the event, gets all of us motivated and ready to go before Brian Buffini comes on. We do a warm up clap, train whistle, and up (2 comments)
referral: Market is Back! - 01/21/07 10:13 AM
Yes, the buyers are back! Sold 3 properties last week. One listing sold in less than a week and had multiple offers! Don't let the cold weather keep you in! There are buyers ready to go and they want to close within 30 days. The rates are low, the prices have adjusted (4 comments)
referral: IT WILL BE THE BEST INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF! - 01/21/07 10:03 AM
The two day event was such a wonderful motivator! There were about 2,000 attendess! Yes, Realtors, Mortgage Bankers, and Financial Advisors. We were advised, drilled and motivated beyond belief, yes, again, Brian was on top of his game! We went over budgets for personal and business operations. He even gave out, (0 comments)
referral: Buffini Bam - January 15 & 16th!!! - 01/11/07 01:26 PM
Okay, if you are able to attend, I would love to meet you in person! Hoping for warm weather, which in Orlando, Florida, means 80 ~ How nice would that be? I am anxious to see the new program. Brian is always changing and improving, which makes the trip worth it (0 comments)
referral: Mint Cape! SOLD IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK! - 01/11/07 12:49 PM
Great first home! Everything has been updated! Neutral colors, hardwood floors on first floor, newer carpet upstairs and in first floor bedroom. Fireplace in living room, replacement windows, newer roof, newer vinyl siding, newer hot water heater, newer appliances in kitchen convey. One car attached garage even has a new garage door! (0 comments)
referral: GETTING MOTIVATED FOR THE NEW YEAR! - 01/11/07 12:39 PM
HERE WE GO! ARE YOU LOOKING BACK AT LAST YEAR TO SEE HOW YOU MAY IMPROVE THIS YEAR? I find that task to be most helpful. By breaking the year into quarters, you can gain control of your business, as well as, your personal budget and life. Doing simple bookkeeping can keep (1 comments)
referral: Merry Christmas! - 12/23/06 01:38 PM
Greetings to all, hope you have all of your shopping done, presents wrapped and under the tree, cookies and pies made and cards addressed and mailed. We all have different traditions from our ancestors, and I hope that all of you get to share some of them with your family this year. (5 comments)
referral: Training Certification for Great Agents Working by Referral - 11/27/06 01:58 PM
I am proud to say, I have earned the Buffini and Company Certified Mentor Certificate. I hold the official license and now I will be able to help new agents on their way to a successful real estate career. I am really excited to bring in the NEW YEAR with this great tool. (4 comments)
Office Phone: (860) 646-3455
Cell Phone: (860) 983-5228
Email Me
My Commercial Listings, Click Here
Blog Disclaimer:) Posts, information & comments are for offering assistance to others, along with opinions and do not intend to offend anyone. Hoping to add positive good stuff to others' day. It's a Good Life!