Looking for a fun and easy way to re-connect with past clients? - 08/31/10 03:02 PM
Looking for a fun and easy way to re-connect with past clients?
I love to get in touch with past clients and friends from way back.  Facebook has made that easier than ever but in a way, it has also de-personalized it.  I mean, with one click, we can wish someone a happy birthday, tell them we "like" their photo or status, or even poke them! 
Another option we have to reconnect is the old fashioned phone call but then you need to have something to call about.  Nobody wants to be the irritating sales person who calls with the impersonal … (7 comments)

Active Rain Success Story: The Proof is in the Pudding! - 08/26/10 02:29 PM
Active Rain Success Story: The Proof is in the Pudding!
I finally get to write one of these babies!  I closed a transaction from an Active Rain referral, this means I get to write my very own Active Rain Success Story!  This isn't the first taste of success from the rain, I do have some leads in the making and a few listings on the market, but until this summer, I had not actually CLOSED on one yet. Well folks, here it is...money in the bank directly thanks to Active Rain! 

 
Dawn Tetro,an amazing REALTOR in Alpharetta, Georgia, gave me the opportunity … (13 comments)

Is it time to "hit the pavement" or is that just old school? - 08/26/10 11:56 AM
Is it time to "hit the pavement" or is that just old school?
As we neared the end of an office meeting yesterday, my colleagues and I started a discussion on prospecting, marketing and growing our businesses.  The usual suspects were part of the conversation (i.e. social media, blogging, sphere of influence, etc).  I am 100% convinced that those types of activities work.  Lucky for me, RE/MAX Access, happens to be (IMHO) one of the leaders in social media and blogging in the San Antonio area, so I am blessed to have some amazing mentors in that arena. 
This post, however is not about the "new" way of marketing.  It … (7 comments)

How to Survive Writer's Block...For Better or Worse! - 08/19/10 03:33 PM
How to Survive Writer's Block...For Better or Worse!

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We all know how important blogging is (at least most of us do).  Less than two years ago, I had not ever read a blog, much less written one.  Thanks to Active Rain, here I sit, almost 2 years later with a good number of blogs under my belt and priceless knowledge, content and resources I never thought I would possess.  I have learned everything I know about blogging from the AWESOME folks in my office (Kristin Moran, Sheila Moran and Matt Stigliano) AND from the AMAZING folks here at Active … (3 comments)

Lazy, ignorant or just plain incompetent...which is it? - 08/11/10 03:58 PM
Lazy, ignorant or just plain incompetent...which is it?

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I am usually a pretty easy going, laid back kinda gal.  While I have been accused of being hyper and talkative, I am not one to anger easily or roll my eyes in frustration at the mistakes of others. 
BUT....
I must take a moment to rant.  I have seen many folks complain about this exact thing here on Active Rain and I apologize for adding yet another blog complaining about it.  That being said....I just don't get this one, I just don't understand why on earth an … (52 comments)

Is anyone else counting down the days till school starts...or am I just a bad mom? - 08/10/10 10:33 PM
Is anyone else counting down the days till school starts...or am I just a bad mom?
 
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I am not going to lie, I have been counting down since August 1st (perhaps even a bit before that).  My kids go back to school in 12 days and I AM READY!!  Okay, stop judging, its not for the reason you think. 
I really do love spending time with my kids, they are tons of fun, but during the summer we lose all sense of schedule and routine.  I know I am partly to blame (okay totally to blame) but between … (13 comments)

Short Sale Hell - Too Funny not to Share!! - 08/09/10 06:40 PM
Short Sale Hell - Too Funny not to Share!!
I just saw this on Facebook and it is just too funny not to share!! Anyone who deals with short sales or knows someone who does will appreciate this video...
 

 
Hopefully this will give everyone a little giggle on this steamy Monday afternoon!
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School's out at 3:00 - Your workday ends at 6:00...What to do with your kids??? - 08/09/10 02:24 PM
School's out at 3:00 - Your workday ends at 6:00...What to do with your kids???

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If your kids are attend a school in Northeast ISD and are in need of after school care you need to check out the NEISD KIN program.    
Start/End Times: The program starts as soon as school gets out and runs to 6:30pm, early release days are included.  They also have options for some student holidays and spring break.
Tuition:  The elementary tuition starts at $195 per month for the first child and there is a discount for each additional child.  There are also discounts … (1 comments)

Schertz Market Report - What are houses doing in Schertz? - 08/09/10 01:44 PM
Schertz Market Report - What are houses doing in Schertz?
July/August 2010
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Shertz, here is some information that might be helpful to you!  

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NEISD School Supply List - 08/07/10 12:16 PM
NEISD School Supply List

Do you have a student who attends or will attend one of the schools in NEISD in San Antonio? Are you getting ready to get all the shiny new school supplies for your child? Do you need to know what your child needs?  Well here it is! 
NEISD Elementary Supply List - English                       NEISD Elementary Supply List - Spanish
NEISD Middle School Supply List - English                    NEISD Middle School Supply List - Spanish
NEISD High School Supply List - English                        NEISD High School Supply List - Spanish

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Wishing you and your child all the best … (0 comments)

NEISD New Student Registration - 08/07/10 11:47 AM
NEISD New Student Registration
Do you have a new student in Northeast Independent School District in San Antonio? The process can be somewhat overwhelming...NEISD has just made it much easier!  You can now register your child online at the following website:
NEISD New Student Registration

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