John's Real Estate Blog - Archives December, 2007

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Training That Works - 12/09/07 07:21 AM

In my last blog about the glory of RE/MAX, one of the comments made was that RE/MAX has no formal training program...other than watching videos. Some of what that person said is true, but it also made me think about what training is. I am a teacher, and even though I … (4 comments)

More Upstream Fishing - 12/08/07 01:41 PM

Some time ago I ranted about companies that fished upstream of realtors listings by capturing the IDX data and presenting it as if it were their own. Some of you said, "No biggie," or something to that effect. Just yesterday, I was doing a search for Remax Harrisonburg to see what … (1 comments)

Full-time Versus Part-time - 12/08/07 09:40 AM

It seems to me (at least in my market) that there are two kinds of agents; full-timers and part-timers. I have my own thoughts about which is better, but for now let's just say there are two types of agents. When I look at the rosters of some of the larger firms … (12 comments)

Why RE/MAX...Why Not? - 12/08/07 02:10 AM

It's probably not politically correct to talk about (brag a bit) or show any kind of preference toward one company or the other in this particular forum, but what the heck. I really like the RE/MAX concept...no check that...I love the RE/MAX concept. I even like the word "RE/MAX. I like … (9 comments)

Seasonal Slumping - 12/07/07 11:48 PM

Many industries are affected by seasonal swings. The real estate field is no different. Think about it. Investors, end users, and anyone connected to the real estate business are just like everyone else. They have families, traditions, and committments that change their priorities during the holiday seasons. Many take holiday vacations … (0 comments)

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