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Working from home - 10/25/06 02:10 PM
Well I just spoke to lucie, she commented on my post and gave me some insight on working from home, well, I decided to experiment with this concept, now I miss my office, my cordless phone is dying on me, and I trying to figure a way out of this, now I am looking at the 300 odd minutes on my blackberry, well it is going to cost me, I think I will need a corded phone and a headset, well I am just not use to it, it feels strange sitting on my bed and now I am blogging, hey I … (3 comments)
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Habit - 10/25/06 08:14 AM
Do you get up every morning and go to your office at 9.00a.m? What is your routine? Do you not go to the office and do most off your business mobile? Well, I will think that because of technology we don't need to go to the office unless you are going to either collect your mail, process a listing or meet a client. I am kinda curious to see what others do, because I feel guilty if I don't go to the office every morning to make my calls, I could do it on the road but it will cost me … (5 comments)
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Wisdom from an old man - 10/24/06 10:51 PM
This older gentleman said to me," Harold, if you listen to me and forget what others do in Real Estate, and just forcus on what the old man did, you will make it big as I once did".
The story starts:
In the older days there were no computers, just paper and pen, so what I did I choose 1000 homes, and every day, I will walk the neighbourhood, and say hi! to anyone I see, I will introduce myself as an agent, but just got to know everyone, I will write down their addresses, vehicle they drove, any description of the people I meet, but all done … (0 comments)
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Miracle of failure - 10/24/06 06:32 PM
Well, I have heard this phrase a few times and found out that there is something to this phrase that makes a lot of sense. Just image you are not taught to walk as a baby, but because of the constant falls, bruises, bloody noses,bruised knees and elbows that eventually you end up walking, how many times did you fall as a baby, does it matter when you are able to walk? You fogot about all the failures you had, and then you are walking and running...the miracle of failure... the same with real estate...
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Negotiation! how do you handle the other side? - 10/24/06 08:36 AM
When we represent our client at the table, our job is to get the fairest deal for our client, well when the other party sits at the table, you stair each other on the face, what comes to mind? well! there are many thoughts on this, some of the expert negotiators in the world always place weight on facts, when doing the negotiating, always know a your strength and weakness, the outcome should be a fair deal on both sides. With knowlege you are able to be in the best negotiating position, what do you think?, how do you handle a … (0 comments)
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What does it take? - 10/23/06 04:31 PM
I have had so many people give you ideas as to how to make it big in this business? do you think there is a secret formula that we don't know about, it it about working smart? what do you think, if you have to advise a bunch of new recruits? what will be your instructions? … (0 comments)
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win some lose some - 10/23/06 04:25 PM
I made the call, visited a FSBO, the home was purchased power of sale, at a price close to market value, my opinion for the investor, home was bought at a price that cannot be flipped within 3 months of purchase to make a decent return, keep property for a while, have it rented out, later sell. Commission was the issue, how much do I charge, I gave the answer, I gave ideas of improving the value of the home to justify the increased value, the improvements were done, another agent listed the property @ 2% lower than me, Believe it or not.
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Franchise - 10/23/06 04:13 PM
you have got what it takes to change the course of history, what is it?, exercise it. … (2 comments)
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Whats with the US election? - 10/23/06 04:10 PM
The opinions of many pundits, predict a narrow majority of the democrats over the republicans, is this a good thing for our business, I don't know? will we see a new direction in the economy? … (0 comments)
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Spell checker on this blog - 10/23/06 04:05 PM
Could we use spellchecker on this blog? I cannot find a decent way of doing this, if you know of a spellchecker that could be placed on this network, I will be happy to hear.. … (2 comments)
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Clutter and Smell - 10/22/06 04:46 PM
Home Stagers are a gift to this industry, I just came back from an open house with a client, the home was very cluttered, beds not made up and the place smell of smoke everywhere, this turned off my client, the home on the mls seemed quite attractive to warrant our visit, at least the agent should ensure the home is in a showing state, this turned off my client, however we visited another home, not far away, not very appealing on the mls, but home was impeccable, could not find a flaw, the question was asked, and the answer ,home … (4 comments)
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Creative Financing - 10/22/06 04:32 PM
Image Client John was turned down by the banks because he filed bankrupcy and he is 1 mth away from the 2 yrs limit, he has a good job, but his credit rating stinks, has no money for downpayments, but will like to get into a home, the only thing going for him is that he is fully employed, I have heard that there are lenders out there who do take chances, how do you as a mortgage broker approach a lender on this matter? … (0 comments)
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Rural Properties and Cottages - 10/22/06 04:17 PM
I am interested in knowing how other agents handle rural properties and cottages. From the government viewpoints there are so much committee meetings and redtape you have to go through, it takes years before a project could get the go ahead. I understand that there are companies out there who takes the process from inception of the purchase of land, they charge a percentage rate or fixed amount and they handle the complete process until the subdivisions are approved, I will like to hear weather you do everything your self or you subcontract to other companies? … (0 comments)
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Trainers and Coach - 10/22/06 09:01 AM
I am contemplating taking some coaching for the 2007 calender year, but I have heard so much about about a lot of them as marketers, and not particularly concerned about you, any thoughts about some of them?
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Toronto MLs - 10/21/06 06:18 PM
Toronto MLS is similar to the US style. Our Guiding Principles and laws are quite similar, We mirror NAR and so we are not very different. I know the housing market is taking a hit in all states across the US, we have not felt the full impact of the effect. However, with the recent stats there is a moderate decrease in trading activity, homes take longer to sell., multiple offers are quite rare these days, and home prices are stable, we have reached the peak a while back, but now the forcast for 2007 is not very positive, but my … (0 comments)
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Canada and Government - 10/21/06 06:02 PM
Here in Canada, we have adopted a British style government. I admire the US style. We have two serious contenders for political office, the Conservetive and the Liberals. The liberals was just thrown out of office and the not so popular has taken the rein. The Prime Minister of Canada is The Rt. Hon Mr Stephen Harper, who leads the conservative, he is an Economist and holds a Masters Degree, a former university lecturer in Alberta.
The capital city of Ottawa is where the House of Commons and Government run the affairs of Canada. If you will like to visit the capital , … (0 comments)
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Toronto ,the city up north - 10/21/06 05:28 PM
Well to all my American friends, welcome to Toronto. Toronto is a bustling city and the largest in Canada and the 4th largest in North America, according to the latest stats. It is quite a metroplis, with subways , trains, planes and automobiles, approx 815 kilometres from New York. We are one of the safest cities in the world. You could walk the streets without fear. Lots and lots of restaurants, a skydome(rogers), the world's largest free standing structure.. welcome to Toronto...in the summertime , there is lots of things to do, just image, fairly clean city, for your next big … (0 comments)
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Fork in the road - 10/20/06 03:41 PM
We help clients and find them great deals, and with time they made a lot of money. I spoke to a friend recently who have 35 yrs in the real estate business, he said if only he had taken his on advice, he will be a multi millionaire. In the earlier days he found properties for his friend at bargain prices, he never sold them inspite of the advent of time and the increase in value, just rented them out, both friends came from the same district in eastern europe, the equity was taken out and rolled back into other properties, today the friend … (0 comments)
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Multiple Offers - 10/20/06 07:33 AM
Well, let me see how you handle " MULTIPLE OFFERS "Comments ,Opinions any one? … (0 comments)
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Gifts and Compensation - 10/19/06 02:25 PM
I am interested to know what other agents do when they get a referral or lead from a source other than the principal and agent. In Toronto the Real Estate Council of Ontario which is regulated by Consumer and Commercial Relations have guiding principles which states that we cannot give any gifts to any third party, my question, if we get a referral from a past client or other source, how do you compensate for the lead or referral.people work harder for you when they are given a gift or a token . … (6 comments)
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Business to Business Marketing - 10/19/06 01:34 PM
Today I want to thank some of the bloggers for their post. I used some of the ideas as posted and I did ok, today being my first.I decided to go business to business, introduced my self, these were my exact word. Hi my name is Harold Deonarine, Broker at Remax West, and I am on a business card exchange programme, here is my cards, could I have one of yours.?Reply , absolutely.Harold.. well I am developing a business referrals web directory, and I will place the info on my website, and will like all your referrals and in return free … (0 comments)
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Be prepared - 10/18/06 01:47 PM
Would some one let me know about, what is taking place with home prices in Florida? I heard in some places prices have dropped as much as 20% Is this true? … (0 comments)
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Predictions 2007 - 10/18/06 12:08 PM
Just came back from a meeting about Predictions for 2007 in the Real Estate Marketplace, this is not to scare any one, what will happen?, Thousands of agents will disappear from the business all together, because it will be a tough market. We have entered into the end of the 10 yr cycle, prices of real estate will drop significantly, and will be a market for Investors. Just a word from the grape vine... but you could make it, you will have to be more proactive in the market place, work smarter . listings will take much longer to move because the confidence in … (3 comments)
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Farming and Prospecting - 10/18/06 05:37 AM
I read an interesting blog a while ago, this agent spent all his days not in the office but on the ground in his farm area for about 10 hrs per day, this seemed a lot, but his mission was to do 600 homes per day, he gave out updatas, market evaluation etc, but spend every breathing moment in his farm area, the end result, most people thought he lived there and most of the listing was his for the taking, the article said that he became the agent of choice and the top saleman in the Texas area for years, I … (0 comments)
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More Info on the Secret of Power Marketing - 10/17/06 08:26 PM
Get a Database of your Farm Area, do the reverse directory and find the correct info of your farm. Correct name , address etc Send direct mail rather than indirect mail, send cards for all ocassions if possible, they will not forget you, especially occassions like birthday always hand written, start with a small farm about 100 names and keep adding to it....the secret is the personal touches you make, because you have taken the time to get all this info together....
More ideas on getting names, try the phone cd directory or white pages.
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Secrets of Power Marketing - 10/17/06 04:55 PM
I am currently reading a book entitled "Secrets of Power Marketing", this is a book by Peter URS Bender and George Torok, this book has caught my attention. there are hundreds of ways to market your self by being on a small budget, I am certainly impressed with the ideas and will implement some of them.
Here are a few things you could do on the cheap.
1.Write regularly to all different media, if they publish, then your leads will be A+++
2.Learn to give presentation on your expertise, volunteer to speak a lot, the media will eventually zone in.
3. Give to charity … (1 comments)
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Nuclear and North Korea cability - 10/17/06 07:28 AM
We are on a very dangerous path if the nuclear stand off is not resolved with North Korea and Iran. We could be heading in dangerous waters, same for real estate. What bothers me is the fact that many of the countries in Europe and the pacific rim countries could care less about what is going on, we are so dependant on the US to resolve all the world issues is uncomprehensable. It is time the countries including Canada stand up , the UN is just a joke, toothless, and spineless, China have more power than what most of us believe, let China … (0 comments)
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Seo's and Google Adwords - 10/16/06 01:24 PM
You must become aware that there are many companies who claim that they could optimize your website and get you in the 3 top positions, this is true of some of the ligitimate companies, their cost are starkling in the thousands of $$, this takes at least a couple of weeks, because your website must be stripped and analyzed and rebuilt especially of your landing pages. well you could save yourself some money, and go to google adwords, key word selector tool or "overture "named changed recently and is owned by" yahoo", both are free to the public, enter keywords that you think … (1 comments)
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Active Rain Network Bloggers - 10/16/06 12:55 PM
Some SEO's charge quite a sum to optomize your webpage, this could take quite a while for the web crawlers to find new info on your site, this network offers you a cheap alternative to have your page displayed for free, all you have to do is blog on a regular basis on competetive keywords, the crawlers searches your site for new info, bear in mind that if you don,t, your site would not be moved up, suggestion! keep adding new info, or the search engines would not visit your page. keep blogging.. bloggers … (0 comments)
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Prospecting! Prospecting! - 10/16/06 07:49 AM
This is the life blood of our business, I need to get ideas that could be used by bloggers everywhere, information sharing, what works consistently, what are the best prospecting techniques you use daily, what are the unusual ways, the niches...dialogue , lets hear of all your best tips, ideas. … (3 comments)
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Toronto Real Estate - 10/16/06 07:32 AM
Well, the last forcast my many of the leading indicators in the Greator Toronto Area seemed on track, in spite of the many predictions that showed a decline in market activity but the figures speak differently.
The Economy is still moving along healthy, and job growth is still on the uphill, this will keep the confidence high amongst would be purchasers or move up clients. The new homes sales are still going strong, but for how long , it is questionable. Since out trade with the US is approx 1 billion dollars per day crossing our borders, we are so linked with … (0 comments)
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FEEDBACK ON MY FSBO - 10/15/06 06:24 PM
WELL , I HAVE RECEIVED WORDS FROM THE SELLER, THEY REALLY LIKED EVERYTHING THAT I PRESENTED, THEY WILL BE INTERVIEWING ANOTHER AGENT, A CLOSE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY, THEY HAVE DONE BUSINESS WITH THIS FRIEND FOR YEARS, BUT MY PRESENTATION WAS WHAT THEY WANTED OF AN AGENT. … (0 comments)
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GETTING PAST THE GATE KEEPER FSBO - 10/15/06 06:15 PM
TODAY, I MADE A BREAK THROUGH IN GETTING INTO THE HOME OF A FSBO.
THIS WAS MY TECHNIQUE.
HI, THIS IS HAROLD DEONARINE FROM REMAX WEST, AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE DECIDED TO SELL ON YOUR OWN, WELL CONGRATS IT TAKES A LOT OF STAMINA, WELL THE REASON I CALLED IS TO SEE IF I COULD BE OF SERVICE TO YOU WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR NEXT HOME, WHEN I DROP BY YOUR HOME AT A CONVENIENT TIME TO YOU, I WILL SHARE SOME GREAT MARKETING IDEAS I USE LIKE GOOGLE AD WORDS, VOICE BROADCAST, MAY BE IT COULD HELP YOU. WOULD THIS AFTERNOON … (0 comments)
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TOP TEN IDEAS - 10/15/06 05:51 PM
WOULD BE GOOD IDEA TO HAVE A TOP 10 CATEGORIES SO THAT BLOGGERS GO DIRECTLY AT THE END OF THE DAY TO FIND THE VERY BEST IN ALL TOPICS, RATHER THAN SEARCHING THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN OF INFORMATION. ALSO TO HAVE A SEARCH ENGINE ONLY FOR THIS FORUM.. ADD SPELL CHECKER COULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS. … (0 comments)
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ACTIVE RAIN NETWORK MEMBERS ANNUAL GET TOGETHER - 10/15/06 05:39 PM
JUST A SUGGESTION THAT MEMBERS ANNUALLY GET TOGETHER IN THEIR OWN COUNTIES, TOWNS OR CITIES, LIKE A RETREAT...SUGGESTIONS, WINE AND CHEESE...SPEAKER...SEMINAR
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ACTIVE RAIN NETWORK - 10/15/06 05:30 PM
THE VALUE OF THIS FORUM IS INDEED ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE BEST I HAVE COME ACROSS, PEOPLE SHARE IDEAS ENDLESSLY, IT IS PROFESSIONAL AND THE INFO IS QUITE INFORMATIVE FROM DIFFERENT PROSPECTIVE, PEOPLE WHO BLOG HERE SHARE A LOT OF GREAT IDEAS...THIS IS IN SOME REGARD THE LEARNING CHANNEL … (0 comments)
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Money, Money, Money - 10/14/06 08:07 PM
Recently , I came across an article, this a a prospecting tip .
In your farm area, use 1 dollar bills and attach the bill to the back of the envelope, hand deliver if possible.
when the owner sees the envelope , the envelope will be opened up, place a note inside, with the words, {There are qualified buyers willing to give you hundreds of thousands of these bills when you decide, choose how you will like to be paid, in $100, $20, $10 $1, or a cheque for the full amount , you decide. Call me and let me know. } The … (2 comments)
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OPEN HOUSES - 10/14/06 06:43 AM
HOW DO YOU CONDUCT AN OPEN HOUSE ? WELL, I POST A NOTICE ON THE FRONT DOOR, VIEWING IN PROGRESS , THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. GENERALLY SOMEONE MAY KNOCK THE DOOR, GREET THEM AND BRING THEM IN , AND SAY MAY I SEE YOUR ID, AS THE HOST WISH TO HAVE THE INFORMATION FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, HAVE THEM SIGN IN , SOME MIGHT BE RELUCTANT, IF THEY ARE, THEY ARE ONLY LOOKERS, IT IS YOUR DECISION TO EITHER ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE VIEWING THE HOME OR ASK THAT THEY LEAVE. ASK QUESTIONS AND JOT DOWN ANY COMMENTS, ASK IF THEY … (0 comments)
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For Sale By Owner - 10/13/06 06:23 PM
Where do you find FSBO? Go to WARNOCKS.COM. The name has changed to LANDVOICE.COM . This is a very good site to find all your FSBO's in your neighbourhood, but you must pay a subscription fee, approx. $ 30 mth
Every morning they email the New FSBO to you, but breaking through to them is a task. I am making great strides in finding their objections, go to landvoice and they have a lot of info on for sale by owner...Good Luck
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Secrets of Great Achievers - 10/13/06 08:04 AM
1. Create a mental picture of the image you will like to achieve, then hardcopy the image
2. Burn that image in your mind, see it every living day
3. Prepare a blueprint to achieve that image..things to do, time frame, failures, learning processes, refocusing,information gathering, persistance and the victory party
4. Prepare for failure. work at your goals with all your passion, let it be a burning desire
5.No matter what it takes, don't give up, keep going
6.Work smarter not harder, learn from people who have gone through that road
7. Success, goal accomplished, do it for every thing that you have the desire to … (0 comments)
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Referrals - 10/12/06 08:16 PM
My wish is to see the members of this network pass their referrals to members of Active Rain. This is like a close net community, where we expose ideas, info and questions. This is networking at another level and I will sincerely hope that members contact other members to say hi!, now and again...
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Vehicle Wrap- Marketing - 10/12/06 07:00 PM
Terry's delivery vehicle is a great idea, the vehicle wrap is becoming a great marketing tool, recently came back from NY and spoke to a gentleman who did some graphics on his vehicle and he is amazed with the response, people approach him on a regular basis, this is a good lead generator , 24 hrs - 7 days a week while mobile. … (0 comments)
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Buyer Representation - 10/12/06 02:26 PM
It is very important to interview your potential client, ensure qualification, if the agreement is not signed, you will be in a state of limbo if that person buys with another agent. Do a presentation and let the potential know why it is imperitive that they sign the agreement. These agreements are still not being signed until the last minute before an offer. Don,t waste time if the potential doesn't want to sign, you have just saved yourself a lot of time and money. … (2 comments)
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Fall and Winter months prospecting - 10/11/06 02:31 PM
Well the time has come, summer is over, the market is slowing down, and reports of up to 10% decline compared to last year in sales, prices remain fairly stable, use these months to market for next year spring, send out your christmas greetings, postcards and a phone call to say Hello! Marketing is the trick to lead generation... any other ideas feel free to post... … (0 comments)
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Donald Trump and Real Estate - 10/10/06 08:42 AM
Donald Trump appeared on Larry King last Night and said that the No 1 investment of all times is Real Estate, if you love what you do, then the work become so much easier, you will have failures but the lessons learned will be of value to you, that you will realise your dreams so much faster and the results will speak for it self, success will follow. … (0 comments)
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Mike Ferry Course - 10/06/06 07:42 AM
Dear Realtors,
Mike Ferry Organisation is coming to Toronto to do a course in November, it is a 4 day course, Price is unbelievable , I have negotiated it at 225.00 unbelievable, have signed up for it, those interested can contact me @ my office to get more details 416 769 1616.. any comments on fellow realtors who have taken the course is appreciated.
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HAROLD DEONARINE
Toronto,
ON
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REMAX WEST REALTY INC./ BROKER
Address: 1678 BLOOR ST WEST , TORONTO, ON, M6P4A9
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