Something for Everyone OR Not - 12/30/06 06:21 PM
So many posts, so little time!
The other day I spent hours walking in the Rain. Today it was the rest of blogdom.
Take a moment to visit one or two, they're well worth it.
From the Tomato - Again, we are thrilled to announce that we have another great article by … (5 comments)
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Whatever Happened to Apple Pie? - 12/29/06 01:00 PM
I was reading Lisa Johnson’s – Mind Your X’s and Y’s a couple of weeks ago and a couple of the notes I made were around first-time buyers and The American Dream.
The American Dream used to be about owning your own home, but now I think it’s more about … (1 comments)
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If You're Going to San Francisco - Be Sure to take a Spare Key! - 12/27/06 12:11 PM
I was over in San Francisco meeting with Patrick Kitano of TransparentRE.com yesterday about some blogging classes we are going to present together around the Bay Area. It was a great meeting that I followed by having dinner with my sister in Sausilito.
We had a great storm all night and I … (3 comments)
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Connection, Connection, Connection REPLACING Location, Location, Location - 12/26/06 12:01 PM
The following are some notes and insights from Lisa Johnson’s – Mind Your X’s and Y’s (follow up to yesterday's post)
The connected generation share a spirit of transparency. They want authenticity and “no spin.” They would rather you admit your shortcomings than try to fake it or BS them. … (0 comments)
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Are You Wired Into Gen X and Y - 12/25/06 09:29 PM
I finished reading Lisa Johnson’s Mind Your X’s and Y’s about ten days ago. It’s been sitting on the desk whispering, “blog me… blog me… Subtitled the 10 Cravings of a New Generation of Consumers, Lisa explores what we need to be aware of to help facilitate communication with these younger … (4 comments)
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Keller Williams - It’s the Business Model that Brings in Agents - 12/25/06 03:17 PM
There's a new post up on my KW - Danville Blog -- Keller Williams - It’s the Business Model that Brings in Agents.
I interviewed some veteran agents as to why they left where they were and came to Keller Williams.There are some interesting comments
One comment I failed to mention on that … (18 comments)
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'Twas the Night before Christmas and in San Ramon... - 12/24/06 09:07 AM
T’was the night before Christmas and in San Ramon
This real estate agent was working the phone
The rest of the city in calm celebration
While he was sweating his next presentation
The people that answered we’re really put out
More than one gave him a shout
But on he … (11 comments)
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Rehashing the Year is a Good Thing - 12/22/06 05:21 PM
As I was going through the 60 blogs I scan everyday, I noted a couple of familiar patterns. A lot of people seem to be signing out for Christmas and others are starting their - Year in Review - posts. I found a couple of nuggets to share.
I could have bet … (1 comments)
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How can this be? Hey Matt! - 12/20/06 02:38 PM
I'm was getting ready to create a post for The Harper Team Blog and thought I would gather a few facts, insights and tips from the Active Rain community. The post was to be on foreclosures, oriented toward those facing a foreclosure situation.
I thought a post offering advise to those … (7 comments)
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Top 10 for New Bloggers - 12/20/06 12:06 PM
I received a comment on my Do You Rate post from Loreena Yeo, a self-confessed new blogger. Loreena got me to thinking and I thought I would take a moment to offer a couple of recommendations.
Take it Slow – Like everything connected to the Internet – the connectivity can … (3 comments)
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Seller’s Money Going Down the Drain - 12/19/06 10:14 AM
I’m up at 5am these days working the expireds. I keep seeing example after example of listings that are following the market down and the seller, in this California market, is losing some big bucks.
When I look at the MLS history, I see:
Property listed at top dollar price60 days … (9 comments)
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KW - Motto - 12/19/06 12:33 AM
This one's for my fellow Keller Williams agents.
If you've been reading a couple of my recent posts, you have heard me mention MOTTO Magazine. I thought the MOTTO Manifesto sounded a lot like our company culture, so I wanted to share it with all of you.
For the Individual:
We believe that people … (4 comments)
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Do Not Eschew Obfuscation - Embrace It! - 12/17/06 07:48 PM
I notice that some of you still hold visitors hostage to filling out a form to send you an email. If you are getting any business through your site at all, then most likely you're losing more business than you're getting.
If you are worried about spam - Obfuscate your email … (2 comments)
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Follow Up, Follow Through – Follow the Leader - 12/15/06 09:02 AM
The point of this short post is simply - if you follow up and follow through, you won’t be following the leader.
You are now free to continue reading or move on to other environs.
Batter Up – Bat ‘er out of the Park
In baseball, follow through is critical – no … (2 comments)
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Harper Team on the Cover of ActiveRain Blog Masters! - 12/14/06 08:10 PM
While others might consider this shameless self-promotion, we are honored to be chosen for the cover of the first issue of ActiveRain Blog Masters magazine.
I must have missed the call from Matt, probably napping as I stay up into the wee hours poring through the rain. I guess with over 10,000 … (11 comments)
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The Emperor Moth did not Die in Vain - 12/13/06 06:08 PM
Many years ago, my friend, Loren Crenshaw, related this story to me that was an experience another friend of his shared with him.
As you can see, it made an impression on me.
His friend was walking through the woods, when he happened upon an Emperor Moth struggling to exit its … (4 comments)
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Men may soon get what they really want --- - 12/13/06 02:54 PM
Finally, men may soon get what they really want sex---------------------y garages.Business Week asks: Where's Your Man Cave?
Kudos To Nancy Solomon for bringing a dose of reality to the Stepford People – hear her ROAR!Having a Bad Day?
Bad Day Déjà Vu?
I'm adding these folks to my sites to … (2 comments)
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You, Yourself or Irene? - 12/12/06 02:52 PM
Who’s number one on your list for mentoring and practical advice?If you go further than the tip of your nose to answer that question, you’ve gone too far.
A couple of articles in the current edition of Motto:“Everyone in business knows the value of finding a great mentor. What if you can … (3 comments)
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Use Your Blog to Write a Book - 12/11/06 10:46 PM
How to write a book in six months using your blog Create Outline – Chapter Titles – Main Points You Want to MakeCreate blog post on Chapter 1, Point 1 – Invite Comments & Pose Questions to blog audienceRepeat step 2 as often as necessary to flesh out chapters.Consolidate and edit … (3 comments)
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San Ramon Real Estate Agent Struggles to Keep Head Above Water - 12/07/06 12:09 AM
Woe is me! Too much to share, so little time.
Today, from San Ramon,it’s coming at you short and sweet without a lot of gloss.
If you’re not thinking of how your marketing plan will morph after the death of your local “Homes for Sale” section. You might want to start.
Where to Advertise … (3 comments)
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STOP! Everything! - Until January First - 12/06/06 11:52 AM
The holidays are upon us.
The market is at its annual low point.
It’s time to kick back, enjoy friends and family and wait for the New Year to ring in.
SAY WHAT!!
Oh, sorry.
I don’t know what came over me.
I think I must have been possessed by some other agent’s mind set.
I don’t … (2 comments)
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WIFM – What Your Clients are Listening To - 12/05/06 02:35 PM
My appreciation to Damion Flynn and the Active Rain community for the vote of confidence in this post for the AR Carnival. And congrats to the Big Dog (Broker Bryant) for this piece selected for the Carnival of Real Estate.
I don't know of one real estate agent, Realtor or business person … (1 comments)
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Your Neighbors are Begging You to Stop By – Will You Miss the Opportunity - 12/04/06 10:56 AM
What did you do this weekend? As you drove through the neighborhood this weekend, what did you see? Did anyone say “Christmas Lights?”
That’s right, this weekend in San Ramon, California was the official – Get Out and Get Your House Lit Up Weekend.
Now the question is – Are you … (6 comments)
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Real Estate Rapprochement Conflict – You Mean I Have to Get Out & Meet People!!! - 12/03/06 10:07 AM
I was reading something recently in which the author mentioned how many real estate agents hate farming. I then recalled many of the comments I hear from agents and others about the challenges they experience in approaching people they do not know.
I find it interesting that so many people who are … (5 comments)
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Active Rain or Deluge?? - 12/02/06 10:16 AM
How is your email inbox these days since you started blogging? Is it filling up more quickly? The better question might be – is it ever empty. Since I began blogging on Active Rain (only a few weeks ago), I have seen a substantial increase in traffic through my inbox. Of … (6 comments)
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Just in Time for The Weekend! - 12/01/06 01:50 PM
Some Interesting notes today from around the blogosphere.
Antitrust Suit Against Realtors Moves Forward There was big news this week in the government's antitrust case against the National Association of Realtors, but the press missed it. The news is that a federal court in Chicago on Nov. 27 allowed the Department of … (5 comments)
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Holy Cow - Thanks for the Response - 12/01/06 11:52 AM
Thanks for all the valid comments to yesterdays post.
I still take exception to listing the house for the seller's ego. It makes more sense for the seller and your business to advertise in a way that you motivate the maximum numbers of buyers as possible to contact you.
This gives you … (1 comments)
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