real estate: The State of East Bay Real Estate in 3 Pictures - 09/25/08 07:46 PM
California East Bay Real Estate
For those tired of the endless stream of words about the state of real estate in California's East Bay, I offer this for the vidually oriented.
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real estate: Blame it on Jeff Turner - 01/09/08 05:32 PM
That's right - Jeff Turner of Real Estate Shows fame is responsible - yet once again - for introducing me to some web toy that is eating up my time because part of me remains a child at heart.
Created with ComicLife just using one of their panel layouts … (2 comments)
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real estate: What the heck is Feng Shui and should I be scared? - 07/06/07 02:29 PM
In the real estate industry Feng Shui is hot. We have San Ramon houses, offices and landscapes being Feng Shui-ed every which way but loose. Feng Shui is one of those eastern ideas/practices/disciplines that has become popularized in the West and dumbed down like everything else for minds educated on Cliff … (2 comments)
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real estate: And.... The SURVEY SAYS - 06/11/07 04:30 PM
Buyers say the Internet provides a greater sense of control, particularly as real estate web sites become more user friendly.
This statement reflects the results of many consumer surveys. What is it telling us?
The first thing it says is that clients want to be more in control of … (2 comments)
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real estate: Top Tips for Homebuyers - 05/25/07 09:04 AM
If you are a looking to buy a home in San Ramon, Dublin or Pleasanton, CA., then you will want to read these posts by Elizabeth Weintraub:Buying Strategies for a Slowing Market
Forget the Year of the Boar, which is the Chinese New Year Animal for 2007. This is the Year … (1 comments)
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real estate: Blogging and the News Media - 05/21/07 08:57 AM
Read what a 20 year veteran reporter says about how and why the media covers real estate the way they do.
Real Estate and the Media - Understanding news coverage and its impact on the housing market
By Ronald E. Roel, Co-founder, Real Estate Next
In the end, the real estate industry must understand … (2 comments)
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real estate: Roy Dronkers - Alain Pinel Real Estate - 05/15/07 12:00 AM
We are pleased to count Roy Dronkers of Alain Pinel Realtors as one of our friends and professional real estate associates. Roy is president of the Valley Marketing Association which serves the communities of Pleasanton and Dublin, CA. Here is a photo of Roy Dronkers appropriately outfitted to lead a Friday … (2 comments)
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real estate: How Many Blogs must a Blogmeister Blog if a Blogmeister must Blog Blogs? - 01/03/07 03:00 PM
Over on The Harper Team Blog this morning I've got a post on After the Gold Rush and also one with links from interesting tidbits on the net today - one of which is a must read for those in real estate - Google Tools for Real Estate Professionals.
It's taken me … (1 comments)
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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: 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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real estate: Advanced Marketing – Don’t Advertise that House You Just Listed - 11/30/06 08:56 AM
What??!!! Don’t advertise my beautiful new listing, what are you, nuts?
The questions are: what are you advertising, what is the goal of your advertising and how productive is your advertising. Let’s take a look at the existing, traditional logic behind why we advertise a listing the way we do.
Clients … (36 comments)
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real estate: Referral Follow Up – Do or Die in San Ramon Real Estate - 11/26/06 11:15 AM
Sometimes referrals appear out of the blue which is how many would prefer it to happen. Alas, building a successful referral business is a process which requires personal investment of you into the process. Asking for referrals is part of that process - this doesn't mean just having a statement … (1 comments)
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real estate: How the Sign Police Helped Us Build Our San Ramon Business – It’s a ZEN Thing - 11/24/06 09:40 AM
One of the most expensive and time consuming efforts on the part of a real estate agent is to brand themselves. It’s a long-term process and commitment. To ignore it is to fail before one begins. With over 50% of business still coming from referrals, it’s imperative that people get … (17 comments)
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real estate: $250K/sq. ft. – San Ramon Real Estate - 11/22/06 08:37 PM
California real estate prices have been skyrocketing the last few years, but who would have imagined $250K a square foot in the San Ramon Valley. I guess it's a question of how you figure it. I think the current statistic is 19% of real estate sales come from your signs. We, … (0 comments)
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real estate: $50K Referral Fee for the Holidays - 11/22/06 10:36 AM
Want some Active Green Rain? Make an extra $10K or $50K for the holidays.
You could earn a $50K referral fee for the holidays by referring just one client to us. Go here for details.
Have a Great Weekend - let's do some business!
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real estate: Anatomy of a Team - Part 2 - Sibling Rivalry in San Ramon - 11/21/06 06:11 AM
Yesterday, my brother and I butted chests again for a few seconds. He was leaving for a Thanksgiving visit with folks and had a few orders for me. Well, they sounded like orders to me. As the older brother, I don't like orders - received too many of them growing up … (3 comments)
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real estate: Anatomy of a Team - Part 1 - 11/20/06 08:31 AM
In my short time in real estate, I have met agents who are doing fifty to one hundred transactions a year solo. They do, of course, rely on an assistant or other staff in the brokerage. But the majority of the Realtor work is being done by them. I applaud them, … (2 comments)
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