realtors: The 70's Live Again! - 11/19/09 11:09 AM
I had a call from a customer who wanted to get in to see a rental property. Easy enough, right? I called for showing instructions and was told i had to speak to the Property Manager. I left her a message. The next day, the customer asked again and I called … (4 comments)
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realtors: Are We Too Connected? - 08/17/09 09:37 AM
Technology. We love it at times and we hate it other times. It works for us and against us. The pro technology people, of which I consider myself, try to convey to others how it saves time, money and eases the way in which we do business. The "Old School" people … (4 comments)
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realtors: Go Ask your Mother! - 07/31/09 02:43 PM
Sometimes another agent can really add undue stress to a deal. They say that perception is reality. If you perceive something to be true, whether it is or isn't doesn't matter as that is your perception!
I had a deal recently where the other agent was not into working with her … (1 comments)
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realtors: Voted Best Burger...Says Who? - 07/14/09 03:22 PM
I passed a big banner on a steakhouse today that said, "Voted Best Burger, $5.99" and I wondered, who said? I also wonder who is checking these facts? this is not a poltical campaign where you have people researching and fact checking everything that is said or written...it's a steakhouse!
This … (4 comments)
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realtors: This One Won't Last... - 05/21/09 09:44 AM
I am the first one to admit that it is hard to be creative. We all go through periods where we got it or we don't! "This One Won't Last" I have seen a great deal on listings. Even if it is true, it is still a funny thing for me … (5 comments)
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realtors: When Agents Attack - 05/20/09 11:45 AM
What would cause an agent to leave their current Real Estate Brokerage? Usually it is one of two things. They are upset with their Broker or they are upset about their money.
It is very difficult for an agent to decide to make a change. They sometimes think that their identity is … (2 comments)
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realtors: Realtors Can be Like Teenagers - 04/14/09 04:57 PM
Do you have the pleasure of having, knowing or being in close proximity to a teenager? We all were there once and based on our age, we all have said, when I was that age, I would never do this or that. Some are just cranky. Some have a problem with … (4 comments)
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realtors: Did you Brush your Teeth Today? - 04/03/09 09:11 AM
If you were 5 or 6 years old, this would be a good question. For adults, it does seem kind of silly. It's a given that you brushed your teeth today, right? I see blogging as a brushing your teeth for your business. I constantly talk to our agents about how … (5 comments)
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realtors: Agent Exitus..Is it Good For Everyone? - 03/25/09 11:52 AM
They say that it all depends who you talk to with regards to perspective on an issue. With the down turn in the market last year, as expected, Real Estate Agents have left the profession in groves. With a little over 12,000 agents a year ago to todays 7000 in Orlando, … (4 comments)
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realtors: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire? - 12/09/08 02:33 PM
During this holiday season, you have many choices of homes. Based on what part of the country you live in, a home with a fireplace may be something you want to consider. Being from Philadelphia originally, a fireplace was a must during those cold winter days and nights. In fact, many … (3 comments)
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realtors: Wait a Minute...You are Mad at Me? - 11/24/08 10:41 AM
Let me set the scene for you. You get a call from someone who is interested in buying a house. Excitement sets in as you put together showings according to their criteria. You are set to meet on Saturday and you have all of the showings in a logical order. You … (6 comments)
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realtors: Screening Tenants is Like Vegas Baby! - 11/11/08 12:36 PM
Let's set the scene...You get a property to list for rent. You advertise it and suddenly, out of nowhere, you get a call that Tenants want to see it. The roller coaster begins. You show it, they love it, Yada, Yada, Yada..."We'll take it!" One small thing. The dreaded background and … (1 comments)
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realtors: Will Customer Service be the Ticket? - 10/08/08 01:35 PM
I know I have blogged about Customer Service before but everytime you turn around, you are having either a great or not so great experience! I recently had the pleasure (?) of driving a rental truck from Philadelphia to Orlando with my girlfriend of 9 years. We thought it would be … (1 comments)
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realtors: Call Before Midnight Tonight! - 09/24/08 01:59 PM
Immediate Possession! Limited Time Offer! Best Deal in Town!
Wow. Powerful, huh? We see these and more all over town. Marketing tag lines that have been used and overused for many years. Ron Popeil became a millionaire touting everything from the Ginsu Knife to the Vegematic. "Lose one, we'll replace it...and … (7 comments)
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realtors: Gated Communities...Keeping you In or Out? - 07/23/08 09:16 AM
Here in Central Florida, we have mostly subdivisions. Many people love to say they live in this one or that one. Many of the subdivisions are gated. The most expensive subdivisions are manned 24 hours a day while others have a key card and code box.
The manned communities vary in … (1 comments)
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realtors: If a Realtor Falls in the Forest and no one is there to hear them, do they still make a sound? - 07/23/08 08:43 AM
Ok, a long title just to talk about sound. We bought our house at the end of 2003 and it is a great piece of land except that it backs up to the turnpike. Having an unscreened pool in the backyard has caused us to talk over the highway. In the … (12 comments)
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realtors: Does Your Car Reflect Your Personality? - 07/21/08 01:51 PM
When you see a Pink Cadillac driving down the street, we all get an image of an Mary Kay Lady who done good! Does your car reflect your personality? They say that people look like their dogs...what about our cars? Do you find yourself dressing in the same pattern as your upholstery? My … (43 comments)
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realtors: Million Dollar Agent, you say? - 07/10/08 09:02 AM
For agents that have been in the business a while, we know what it means to sell a million dollars of real estate...nothing. So when we see an outdated business card that says "Million Dollar Club", we know that either that agent doesn't do very much business or they updated that … (6 comments)
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realtors: When it comes to Referral Fees, Which side are you on? - 07/07/08 11:08 AM
I am currently teaching a 15 year old to drive. He has his permit for a year and the phrase of "Can I drive?" I bring this up because as someone who has been driving since age 16, if i get behind a student driver or someone who is driving very … (2 comments)
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realtors: No, it's not Tourettes Syndrome - 06/20/08 12:39 PM
I am speaking about the epidemic we are having out there with the "Head Shake" In the old days, you would hear people saying Tisk Tisk. I see it all the time when I am driving. A driver does something wrong or holds up others or even just a line of … (0 comments)
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