selling edge: Technology and the Eyes - 08/02/09 04:01 PM
I recently read an article by Michael Antoniak a journalist and technology expert on yes, the uses of technology. Mr. Antoniak indicated that many agents prefer phone calls and e-mail but in the future he predicts text messaging will take priority.
I'm all for technology to make everyone more efficient and effective. However, since the beginning of sales, there is no substitute for a face-to-face meeting to look in a buyer or sellers eyes and read what they need or where they might have objections. Personal contact will never go out of style and will continue to say to a client, … (0 comments)
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selling edge: Surprise - Safest Place to Live - 11/28/07 02:33 PM
Not only is Surprise, Arizona very beautiful but it has been named one of the safest cities in the country and the safest in Arizona, according to the 14th annual "City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America" which was released on November 19, 2007.
Surprise Police Chief Dan Hughes said that a low crime rate boils down to "community partnerships." "We are extremely fortunate to have outstanding officers and a great public response to programs such as Block Watch."
Surprise ranked as the 33rd safest city in America and the highest in Arizona according to the survey.
If you are looking for a … (7 comments)
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selling edge: Surprise Party - 11/18/07 09:23 AM
Everyone loves a party and a Surprise party is always terrific. You are all invited to the 6th annual Surprise Party at the Surprise Recreation Campus in Surprise, Arizona on Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st. The admission is free with a donation to Sanderson Ford's Operation Santa Claus.
There will be Arts and Crafts, Skydivers, Balloon Glow, the second annual Classic Car Show, and interactive Kid Zone, Live Animal Shows, $1 Elephant rides, and a special guest appearance by SpongeBob SquarePants.
The Surprise Recreation Campus is located in the heart of Surprise in the Northwest section of Phoenix. There will be plenty of food … (2 comments)
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selling edge: Ashton Ranch - Surprise, Arizona - 11/17/07 10:17 AM
If you are looking to purchase a home in the beautiful community of Ashton Ranch, located in the heart of Surprise, Arizona now is the time to buy. There are currently 57 homes offered through the Arizona Multi-list Service and these homes range from $156,900 to $252,000.
Now is a perfect time to look at Ashton Ranch for you family. It is only 1 mile from the Surprise Recreation Complex, Aquatic Park, DreamCatcher Park, the Westside Library and spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals baseball teams.
Ashton Ranch has three pools with hot tubs, spacious common areas … (0 comments)
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selling edge: Are you Listening? - 11/17/07 09:43 AM
When President Lyndon Johnson was junior senator from Texas,he had a sign on the wall of his office that read: "You ain't learning nothing when you're doing all the talking."
As Realtors we love to talk, love to let the client know all about what we can do for them and how we can service their needs. However, do we actually know what their needs are when we are talking all the time?
It's had to be a good listener--especially when we like to talk so much ourselves. So often, we listen to part of what is being said, then ignore the speaker an think … (7 comments)
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selling edge: White Tank Mountains - 11/14/07 05:43 PM
For those of you who enjoy hiking, there is no better location than the beautiful White Tank Mountains just west of Surprise, Arizona. In fact the Maricopa County rangers at the park offer ranger-guided hikes and family-oriented programs. Reservations are not needed unless requested.
It is recommended that you wear sturdy, closed-toes shoes for most programs and bring plenty of drinking water. There are no fees for the programs, however entry fee to the park is a mere $5.
You can get to the White Tank Park on Olive Avenue, west of the Loop 303 in Waddell.
This is a fun way … (3 comments)
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selling edge: The Key Ingredient - 11/14/07 12:49 PM
I fancy myself as a pretty good cook. I'm not as creative as many but I can follow recipes very well and I can get all the ingredients in there to make a pretty mean meal. Those who cook know that leaving out key ingredients can spell disaster for the meal. So it is in the Real Estate business, leave out a key ingredient and it can spell disaster.
What is the "key" ingredient in your business? The Dartnell Company put out a Salesmanship bulletin years ago and I think they hit the nail on the head when they said, "The key … (3 comments)
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selling edge: Water and the Desert - 11/12/07 11:42 AM
Water is a most precious commodity in the desert. Programs to conserve and reuse water are vital to each community. The city of Surprise, Arizona has teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program to help residents conserve water and reduce costs.
The Phoenix Business Journal reports that WaterSense program is "designed to decrease nonagricultural water use through simple conservation methods and the use of high efficiency products." The EPA has a criteria for efficiency in products and WaterSense-labeled product meet this strict standard.
The beautiful city of Surprise also is receiving international recognition for its wastewater plan. A Swedish Company, Alfa … (0 comments)
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selling edge: 3 AM - 11/12/07 10:09 AM
All of us in Real Estate know that the market is not what it should be and we struggle. Retail is in the same boat and can you imagine having to work at 3 AM in a retail store? The Arrowhead Town Center is a big mall in the Northwest corner of Phoenix and the Disney store at that location will open at 3 AM on November 23rd, the day after Thanksgiving.
Are there any other retail outlets in your area that open that early? Maybe it is a new trend and we should hold open houses early in the morning to … (3 comments)
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selling edge: Commissioner's Luncheon - 11/08/07 09:58 AM
Yep, I'm still on the Arizona Superbowl band wagon and I have great listings for your Superbowl bound clients. This past week Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Arizona and a nearly sold-out crowd of 700 dined at the Westin Kierland and heard him praise the Arizona Superbowl host committee, giving them an A+.
The NFL Commissioner singled out "Arizona's business, government and Native American communities for coming together to make Super Bowl XLII a success." The Commissioner also said, "Arizona has all the elements, I expect to see more Super Bowls in Arizona."
The timeis getting closer to the big game and there are still some amazing residences … (4 comments)
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selling edge: A Real Dream - 11/07/07 05:49 PM
The Surprise Arizona DreamCatcher Park has been honored as a "Best of the West" award given in the Service to Communities-Health category at the October 25th Westmarc awards banquet in Glendale, Arizona.
The park is a real dream because it can accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices. This is Surprises first fully-accessible park and it features a softer, more resilient playing surface that is perfect for baseball, football or soccer.
Fans can also view the games from shaded, stadium-style seating, keeping the beautiful Arizona sun from shinning down on them.
Surprise is a progressive city with families and activities for all ages available. … (3 comments)
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selling edge: Veterans Day Ceremony - 11/07/07 04:03 PM
Come honor those who have served our Country on Friday November 9th at the Surprise Northwest Regional Library on Bullard. The City of Surprise is inviting all veterans and the public to attend this special Veterans Day ceremony which will start at 10 AM.
Patriotic displays, a police and fire honor guard, speeches and songs will be part of the hour-long event and a Mayoral Proclamation will be read in honor of all veterans.
Veterans living within Surprise city limits may call for a free ride to and from the event through the city's Dial-A-Ride service. Come and join the celebration.
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selling edge: Enthusiasm - 11/07/07 12:45 PM
How much enthusiasm do you have for your work each day? Do you energize others and do they like to be around you because of your enthusiasm? Do your clients sense your enthusiasm and energy for your work and because of that does it give them confidence?
Productivity Plus a sales motivation letter has said, "Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a think, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective."
We … (2 comments)
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selling edge: 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 as nice as cheerful word of of greeting.
2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown, but only 14 to smile.
3. Call people by name. The sweetest music to everyone's ears is the sound of his/her own name.
4. Be friendly and helpful. If you would have friends be friendly.
5. Be … (6 comments)
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selling edge: Give Back - 11/05/07 09:52 PM
Volunteers are always needd at the Surprise Food Bank. If you are looking for a way to give back to the community and team-build at the same time, join the St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance as a group or an individual.
The food bank can use from five to 150 volunteers and service includes packing Emergency Food Boxes, sort food from food drives and repack produce.
For more information contact ElizaethWunsch at 623-344-2138.
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selling edge: Have a Voice - 11/03/07 10:33 AM
Many cities in beautiful Arizona have elections on Tuesday 11/6. Many offices are up for election and candidates need your support. Take the time to let your voice be heard by voting for the people of our choice. Don't let a few make decisions in your cities and towns by staying home because it isn't a General Election with National implications.
In Surprise, Arizona we have the chance to elect a new mayor for the first time in years. You have a voice, let it be heard at the polls this coming Tuesday!
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selling edge: Dysart School District Boundaries - 10/31/07 05:07 PM
Do you have kids in the Dysart School District? Are you interested in the boundaries for the coming years?
The Dysart Unified School District is forming a committee to review the boundaries for the 2008-2009 school year and those parents and community members are invited to participate in the process.
The meeting will be help on Thursday November 1st at 6:30 PM in the Dysart Education Center, 15802 N. Parkview Place. There are two new elementary schools opening in the district and those boundaries will be discussed as well.
There will be two additional meetings open to the public as well. The … (1 comments)
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selling edge: More Superbowls for Arizona - 10/31/07 10:16 AM
On October 15 the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell visited Phoenix to go over the preparations for the upcoming Superbowl in February. The Commissioner indicated that he expects Arizona to host more Superbowls. "You've got all the elements...a great infrastructure, a world-class stadium," he said.
If you are not familiar with the University of Phoenix stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals, one fact you might find interesting, the field is on rollers. The stadium has a domed roof, which does open, but not enough to give the grass the sun needed to keep it growing, green and healthy. So, the entire field is on rollers and … (1 comments)
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selling edge: Secret Agent - 10/30/07 12:50 PM
So you want to purchase, sell or lease your home in Surprise, Arizona and use a professional Realtor to insure fair and ethical treatment. Congratulations on your first correct decision! Now where do you go and how do you decide which agent to utilize? Let me suggest some criteria that might help you select the best person for you.
Does your potential Realtor really know Surprise? Are they a "secret agent" only visiting the community if they have a buyer? Do they "live" in the area or do they have a main office in the town which they rarely frequent? Many agents list homes … (6 comments)
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selling edge: Moonlighting - 10/26/07 01:17 PM
I read an interesting article in the Orlando Business Journal about Realtors taking a second job or even switching careers during this current housing downturn. On such Realtor was going to supplement his income by waiting tables at the Stonewood Grill & Tavern. One young lady decided to take a nine-week course in Hawaii to become a certified Bikram Yoga instructor.
One of the story participants said, "I don't think I would call it changing careers - it's survival." The article mentioned that there are too many houses for sale - and too many real estate agents trying to sell them.
So after finishing … (28 comments)
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