100 days to change: 68 Days to Change - 01/20/09 11:00 PM
Day 33: Buyers Seminar
The date, time and location have all been set. As part of my proactive activities, I will be including a buyers seminar thanks to some cutting edge masterminds leading our office.
When: March 11, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: Bluewater American Grill on the Intracoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach, … (4 comments)
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100 days to change: 69 Days to Change - 01/20/09 11:52 AM
Day 32: Offer to Purchase
Change is happening for me as I have written my first Offer to Purchase for 2009. How is everyone else doing? Has anyone noticed an increase in business now that the Holidays are over? Has anyone noticed an increase in Buyers with the government's incentive of … (5 comments)
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100 days to change: 70 Days to Change - 01/19/09 11:13 PM
Day 31: Keep your eyes on Mama
The training wheels were off and we were all in the street excited about my oldest daughter's first true ride on her bike. My daughter was scared. She wanted the training wheels back on. "I can't do this," she said. "I'm scared." I stopped, collected … (4 comments)
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100 days to change: 71 Days to Change - 01/15/09 01:31 AM
Day 30: Happy 4th Birthday Peyton
We are a week into 2009 and it appears that there aren't a lot of buyers in my market so soon after the Holidays. But we've got a whole year ahead of us and it is going to be great.
I'd like to take this … (4 comments)
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100 days to change: 72 Days to Change - 01/14/09 02:09 AM
Day 29: Steps in the right direction or just a DORK?
Kim and I put all the kids in strollers and started our daily walk. After about 30 minutes we stopped to take a drink of water. That's when I asked Kim, "How many steps do you think we have made?" … (2 comments)
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100 days to change: 73 Days to Change - 01/14/09 01:49 AM
Day 28: Listings are coming in.
Twenty-eight days into "100 Days to Change" and I have added two new listings. I'm totally stoked about it. Now all I have to do is convert some listings to pendings and eventually closings. After all, closings are what we need to get paid. Does … (0 comments)
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100 days to change: 74 Days to Change - 01/09/09 12:29 AM
Day 27: Local Secret
I just discovered that blogging really can increase your presence in your local community. The best part about blogging is that you don't have to spend any money and all it really costs you is time. So if you want to market yourself, start blogging. Blog about … (7 comments)
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100 days to change: 75 Days to Change - 01/08/09 11:20 PM
Day 26: Gone Fishing
Does anyone know anything about fishing?
Well if you don't, let me tell you a little bit about it. You can't catch anything unless you put a hook in the water.
That's exactly what I'm doing with "100 Days to Change". Every single day I go fishing. … (9 comments)
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100 days to change: 76 Days to Change - 01/08/09 09:27 PM
Day 25: 1st Time Home Buyer Seminar
Today my office gathered and talked about putting on an event to generate some business. "Let's have a 1st Time Home Buyer Seminar". Nothing new right? Well actually, how many real estate companies are really hosting events to generate business these days? It doesn't … (2 comments)
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100 days to change: 77 Days to Change - 01/07/09 03:47 AM
Day 24: "I'm losing my home."
I received a phone call today from a homeowner asking me for help. "We are being foreclosed on". The phrase resonated through my head.
On the side, I work as a home retention consultant. Yes, I actually try to help homeowners who have fallen on hard times, … (5 comments)
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100 days to change: 78 Days to Change - 01/07/09 02:26 AM
Day 23: What do I blog about?
To all the members who have joined "100 Days to Change", I would like to thank you for your dedication and support. The Holidays are over and I'm sure that everyone spent quality time with friends, family and loved ones. Now what do we do?
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100 days to change: 79 Days to Change - 01/07/09 01:55 AM
Day 22: Pedometer
Today I splurged and purchased a pedometer for five bucks. What's a pedometer? A pedometer is a small device that you fasten to your waist which is supposed to measure the distance you travel throughout the day. Don't ask me how it works because I don't know.
Why … (4 comments)
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100 days to change: 80 Days to Change - 01/06/09 12:40 AM
Day 21: Feed the Pig
For me, my financials are in dire straits. In "Shift", Gary Keller talks about making adjustments to survive a shift in the real estate market. When the market is on the down turn you have to eliminate anything that you can to make it through. I … (16 comments)
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100 days to change: 82 Days to Change - 01/02/09 10:22 AM
Day 19: We are now 19 Days into our "100 Days to Change". I trust that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. As the year winds to a close, now is a great time to due some maintenance to your database. Update addresses from the Christmas cards you received. Revisit contacts that … (3 comments)
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100 days to change: 83 Days to Change - 01/01/09 06:04 PM
Day 18: Yesterday was Christmas Day and I spent time with the family. Here are some pictures for you all:
Peyton displaying her Hannah Montanna doll.
Addison displaying her Sleeping Beauty doll.
Harrison and Peyton opening a fire truck.
Merry Christmas 2008 to all from the Hockaday … (2 comments)
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100 days to change: Look Who's Talking About Active Rain - 12/30/08 11:13 AM
WWAY News Channel 3 ran a feature yesterday evening on me, Paul Hockaday, on how I am using Active Rain and "100 Days to Change" to market myself, promote my community, create a network and to ultimately create a change in my real estate business. Here is a link:
http://www.wwaytv3.com/video/real_estate_agent_blogs_increase_presence_web/12
Key … (12 comments)
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100 days to change: 84 Days to Change - 12/29/08 10:26 AM
Day 17: Journal Entries
Be sure to stay on top of your journal entries. If you have joined "100 Days to Change" and somehow missed the part about purchasing a composition book to serve as your journal then don't freak out. It's not too late. Just go to any drug store … (7 comments)
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100 days to change: 6:33 AM Christmas Morning - 12/25/08 06:03 AM
It's now 6:33 AM Christmas Morning. My children will be waking in a few short hours and I can't wait to see their excitement. I am so Blessed to have such a wonderful family. Harrison Reece, at 16 months, will surely have no problem ripping into the wrapping paper of all of his presents. … (10 comments)
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100 days to change: 85 Days to Change - 12/25/08 04:31 AM
Day 16: Addison Riley's 3rd Birthday and Christmas Eve!
It's Christmas Eve and not a lot of work is going on around my house today for you see, it is also Addison Riley's Birthday. I'm spending a lot of time with the family right now as I hope all of you … (5 comments)
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100 days to change: 86 Days to Change - 12/24/08 01:27 AM
Day 15: Someone asked me today, "How is the real estate market?"
"It's unbelievable," I replied.
I immediately saw their eyes open. I could tell that I took them off guard. Then I jumped right in and said, "It's a great time to buy." Will they use me to buy some … (6 comments)
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