glendale: Ten Commandments of Good Human Relations - 11/06/07 09:25 AM
I have been in sales and marketing for over 30 years and I have collected many thoughts and stories. I ran across this and felt it worthwhile to share as a reminder since we are in the "people" business.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOOD HUMAN RELATIONS
1. Speak to people. The isn't anything … (6 comments)
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glendale: Dog Eat Dog - 10/18/07 05:44 PM
I recently blogged about leaving a business card after viewing a home and getting feedback when I contact other agents, see: http://activerain.com/blogsview/237463/Do-you.
One comment bothered me so I thought I would throw it out to see what my fellow Rainers thought. One comment said, no response is a response. So what … (12 comments)
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glendale: Do you..... - 10/14/07 11:25 PM
When you preview a home with clients do you leave a business card? If not, why? Is the current trend away from this practice or am I missing something.
I like to follow up with those that have viewed my properties to get some genuine feedback on what they liked, didn't … (15 comments)
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glendale: Superbowl Beauty for Lease - 10/12/07 10:27 AM
A must see for lease during the Superbowl week, an immaculate and gorgeous 4 bed/4 bath professionally decorated home with a private pool, hot tub, covered barbecue with fireplace and putting green. Inside sports a baby grand piano, gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, jacuzzi in the master bath, and fireplace in the … (1 comments)
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glendale: Surprise Making a Racquet - 10/10/07 11:16 PM
The City of Surprise, Arizona has completed a new public tennis facility at 14469 W. Paradise Lane. This complex is 15 acres of state-of-the-art racquet facilities featuring 25 tennis courts, 17 of which are lighted for night use, and a center court with a potential seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
There is a spacious … (2 comments)
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glendale: Pool #2 - New Security Fence - 10/09/07 12:03 PM
The new security pool fence at Ashton Ranch pool number 2 is in the final stages of completion. This approved 8 foot high security fence will help to keep the pool area from unwanted damaged caused by vandals. Damage to the three pools in the Ashton Ranch Community has been extensive … (0 comments)
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glendale: Exposure, Exposure, Exposure - 10/08/07 11:19 PM
On another post for Surprise, Arizona we learn that 1 in 18 houses were sold last month. What does that mean to you if you want to sell your home? It means that the Realtor you choose is extremely important. Anyone can list a home, all it takes is filling out the paperwork … (3 comments)
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glendale: Dirty Homes For Sale - 10/07/07 10:03 AM
Is it me are do you find dirty homes hard to sell? I recognize that with so many homes "priced to sell" by the banks that not a lot of work goes into "sprucing" them up. However, if I work hard to get a listing I want that property to sell. … (14 comments)
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glendale: Recycling - A Good Practice in Surprise - 10/03/07 05:13 PM
Recycling is a good idea for everyone and the City of Surprise makes it easy to do so. Following are a list of locations:
*Paper, cardboard: Paradise Education Center at 15533 W. Paradise Lane
*Paper, telephone books: Surprise City Hall at 12425 W. Bell Road
*Paper, Aluminum, cardboard: Surprise Regional Library at 16089 N. … (4 comments)
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glendale: Fewer New Homes - 10/03/07 07:41 AM
After the purchase of the old Daimler-Chrysler Automotive Proving Grounds around Dove Valley Road and 211 Avenue, a General Plan was put before the Surprise City Council concerning the use and zoning.
In December of 2005 the Surprise City Council approved the General Plan for this area which changed the land use designation from … (3 comments)
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glendale: Impossible? - 10/02/07 12:12 PM
The legendary Walt Disney once said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt had the right attitude and spirit in all that he did and where would TV, Movies and Entertainment in general be without his visionary outlook?
We rant and rave all the time about the "buyers" market, … (3 comments)
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glendale: What Matters Is........... - 09/25/07 08:23 AM
How do you see yourself? I read, hear and see so much of the negative all the time that it can rub off if we are not careful. When I try my best and do everything right and then someone comes along and for, whatever reason, tears me down I can … (6 comments)
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glendale: What Sets You Apart? - 09/22/07 10:13 AM
What sets you apart from every other Realtor in your town? Take time to think about how you are different? What makes people want to list or buy through you? Do you shine above all the others because of your positive "can do" attitude, commitment, ethics, skills, communications or programs? Are … (7 comments)
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glendale: Blogging In The Forest - 09/13/07 12:23 AM
I have a typepad blog, http://gaylen.typepad.com, and have just posted a few new blogs. I have pondered the question, if I blog and no one reads them because no one knows they are there, is it still blogging? You know, the old question, if a tree falls in the forest and no … (4 comments)
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glendale: I'm Addicted - 09/12/07 12:08 AM
I'LL DO ANYTHING TO BLOG!!! … (6 comments)
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glendale: How Do You Sleep At Night? - 09/11/07 11:37 PM
I sleep soundly at night. How do you sleep? I am probably "preaching to the choir" here but as I read so many posts about agents showing homes that are dirty and not properly ready for sale, or, as I have ranted on in previous posts, listings with incomplete information, one or … (6 comments)
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glendale: Superbowl Lodging - Don't Be Left in the Heat? - 09/08/07 11:16 AM
Less than five months until the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona! Do you need help with lodging, area information, other assistance? If you do, I'm your SUPER BOWL go to guy! I reside 9 miles from the University of Phoenix Stadium, the host of the 2008 game. If you need assistance with rentals or area … (0 comments)
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glendale: Two Questions? - 09/08/07 09:46 AM
I have two burning questions that vex me daily. Perhaps you can help me with the answers or at least help me to understand.
Why do buyers and sellers put up with shoddy work and unprofessional agents? Sellers tell me they never hear from their agent and have no clue what … (6 comments)
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glendale: Super Bowl Rentals - Information - 08/29/07 11:44 AM
Only 158 days until the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona! Do you have clients that need help with lodging, area information, other assistance? If you do, I'm your SUPER BOWL go to guy! I reside 9 miles from the University of Phoenix Stadium, the host of the 2008 game. If you have … (2 comments)
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glendale: Home Owner Apathy and the HOA - 08/27/07 11:43 AM
Why do so many home owners gripe and complain about their Home Owner Associations? When the purchase of a home is made in a HOA community, the buyer receives the Bylaws and CCR's and signs off that they have received them. How many take the time to read them and understand … (2 comments)
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