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real estate business tips: Are You Really Cut Out To Be An Entrepreneur? - 01/21/12 11:55 AM
Lots of people believe that being an entrepreneur is easy. They believe that an entrepreneurs' ability to control their own businesses and schedules mean that it is an easy life. The truth is that most people do not really understand what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Most real estate agents are entrepreneurs who deal with the real life dilemmas, challenges and victories. For real estate agents who realize that they are not quite cut out for total entrepreneurship, a great alternative is to join a team. Check out the Entrepreneur Test from Forbes. You may be surprised at how you rate!
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real estate business tips: Five Reasons Agents Should Door Knock Around Their Open Houses - 10/24/11 04:54 PM
This blog was inspired by Paul Gapski’s question regarding door knocking for open houses. My team utilizes our open houses as yet another avenue to connect with the public in all ways.Here are the reasons you should door knock before your open house:1. Quite commonly, once one neighbor puts their home on the market, others follow. Wouldn’t it be nice if they called you since you had already introduce yourself?2. Most neighbors are dying to see the inside of their neighbors homes. So what if they are “looky-loos.” Most “looky-loos” also love to talk. Give them a reason to tell others … (8 comments)