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The Art of Blogging - Eliminate the Bull and Improve Your Posts - 11/13/08 03:29 PM


I am a novice at blogging.  Often, I write a post only to see that it only got one or two comments.  I then read a post and there are hundreds of comments.  When it comes to blogging, there are some writers who are naturals.  Their posts are … (25 comments)

Real Estate Tech Gadgets - Internet Based Directory Assistance Resources - 11/12/08 11:42 PM

Have you lost the person's business card or telephone number?  Is the lead sheet incomplete?  Is the handwriting illegible?  Are you prospecting and want to contact an owner of a property but only have the address and not the name or telephone number of the owner? 
Sometimes you may find a … (16 comments)

Real Estate Tech Gadgets for the Mobile Phone - GPS Tracking, Targeted Text Messaging, Mobile Social Networking and Much More - 11/12/08 01:32 AM

 
As any real estate agent will tell you, the mobile telephone is one of their most important tools.  Over the years, it has evolved from being simply their telephone to providing internet access, mobile computing, and PDA items like calendars, task lists, etc.  However, the technology associated with mobile … (17 comments)

Veterans Day - Thank You for Your Service and the Sacrifices Made in Defense of Our Country - 11/11/08 09:56 AM

On behalf of the principals and sales staff at PREA Signature Realty, we want to thank the nearly 24 million veterans who have served their country in the armed forces in war and and in peace and who have protected our country and its values over the years.  We are … (3 comments)

Favorite Movie Quotations Applicable to Sales - 11/10/08 12:25 PM








Every once in a awhile, I have to rally the troops so I pull out a movie clip to emphasize a point at a sales meeting.  Most of the clips are not directly related to sales - but can be applied to sales.  … (27 comments)

BuilderOnline.com & eBuild.com - Resources for Developers, Builders, Sales Agents, and Owners - 11/10/08 12:31 AM
Whether you are a new home sales consultant or a real estate agent working in a traditional real estate brokerage, there may come a time when you need product information on a variety of appliances, construction materials and other products.  Here are some of the many requests that we have received over … (3 comments)

2008 Soulard Parlour Tour - December 6-7, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 11/09/08 09:54 PM


33rd Annual Soulard Parlour Tour
Saturday-Sunday, December 6, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Soulard Holiday Parlour Tour is a great opportunity to see the historic homes in the Soulard neighborhood decorated for the Christmas holidays. 


Ticket Information:  Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased online at … (0 comments)

Stay Motivated - Real Estate Sales Is Like a Roller Coaster - 11/09/08 03:24 PM
   
New home sales can be like a roller coaster - sudden drops, unanticipated turns, slow climbs to the top, and breakneck speed.  At all times, you must stay prepared and sustain your motivation and drive.  Whether you are a new salesperson or an experienced salesperson, you will experiences slumps or … (4 comments)

2008 Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour - Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 11/08/08 01:49 PM

Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour is a great opportunity to see the Victorian-era homes in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood decorated for the Christmas holidays.  Proceeds from the tour are used for restoration projects in Lafayette Park and the … (2 comments)

Is Real Estate Sales Just a Numbers Game? - 11/07/08 10:55 PM
As an owner of a small independent brokerage and a manager of developer sales staffs, I often hear the comment that "sales is a numbers game" from owners/developers and sales associates alike.  While I agree with some aspects of the statement, I disagree with the statement when it is used as … (15 comments)

The Willy Wonka Blogging Strategy - 11/07/08 09:02 PM
Willy Wonka was a marketing genius.  He offers a "free" factory tour, garners a ton of "free" publicity, and in the process creates a crazed demand for his Wonka chocolate bars as children across the world buy his Wonka chocolate bars in search of the five golden tickets for the tour. … (13 comments)

New Home Sales - Mastering the Fundamentals - 11/07/08 12:43 AM

 
As new home sales professionals, the goal is get the purchaser to say "Yes" and to purchase our homes.  However, before we can make a sale, we must first master the fundamentals (or more accurately the "Five Must Knows").  To be able to effectively sell new homes, you must master … (9 comments)

Stop Making Excuses - Start Marketing Yourself Today - 11/01/08 12:40 AM
 Now, as some of you may know, I often will use a private conversation with my current and former colleagues - both inside and outside my brokerage - as a source of inspiration for my blog posts.  I use a variety of devices to protect the innocent such as waiting several … (60 comments)

 
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