Thoughts From A Retired Agent

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2011 

My family has had several busy weekends, and we have not had the opportunity to get together for  Sunday dinner for several weeks.  My son, Michael, and daughter in law, Angela, were hit by a drunk driver (a 22 year old) a few weeks ago.  Thank God the only severe damage was to the new BMW (total...
02/27/2011
I read a post written by Kimberly Norgard that asked if she should invite co- workers to blog on ActiveRain.  This post was written to members only so I did not link it.   It was surprising to read some of the responses to this question.  Check it out, if you have a moment. As I read it, I was re...
02/26/2011
I just read a comment by Jackie Connelly-Fornuff that she left on my post about accompanying a buyers' agent without a keypad to show a property.  Jackie shared that a buyers' agent called her office on one of her listings and was irritated because she had to pick up a key as opposed to having so...
02/25/2011
02/25/2011
I just read a post written by Renee Keshishian that discussed her builder wanting to pay the buyers' agent an addition commission to encourage more showings.  In my opinion, it's not a good business decision.  I didn't link it because it was to members only. By offering a buyer agent a commission...
02/25/2011
We're seeing more agents from other areas showing our listings.  I think it's a bonus for us.  We listed a property a few days ago, and the first showing was a call from an agent from a distant area.  The agent did not have access to a lockbox and had several properties he wanted to show.  He was...
02/25/2011
After reading a post written by Tni LeBlanc titled "system failure-your team is your problem not mine" I was inspired to respond with a few of my thoughts on building a team.  Her post was to members only, so I won't link it, but do look for it.  This is the age of the team concept.   More and mo...
02/24/2011
My last brief narrative post on prospecting had a comment by an agent who shared that she had no time for prospecting.  The reason was that once a prospect surfaces, the work begins.  She was right.  Time management is a tough task.  Balancing the day with working the prospects and prospecting fo...
02/24/2011
Open House Sunday February 27 Sandy Knoll Estates Franklin MA 02038. Join Lorraine Kuney of The Kuney-Todaro Team on Sunday, February 27 from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm at lot #23 Silver Fox Road in Sandy Knoll Estates in Franklin MA.  This 2,800 s.f. colonial style home with a farmers porch and a two ...
02/24/2011
Open House Sunday February 27 The Villas at Eagles Nest Franklin MA 02038. Join The Kuney-Todaro Team at their open house event on Sunday, February 27 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at The Villas at Eagles Nest in Franklin MA.  This is a new condominium community that is OPEN TO ALL AGE GROUPS. Boasting 2...
02/24/2011