KELLER WILLIAMS - 06/25/08 01:58 PM
In the end, it was probably time for a change.
I had a good two and a half years at my last company. I learned tons about real estate. I learned tons about myself. I learned I had tons more to learn.
But, it was time to change. And I have.
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KEY LIME PIE - 06/24/08 09:26 PM
Mmmmm good.
I am having my third piece. Not real big pieces. But tasty.
Not too sweet. A bit tart. Just right.
When you start with a crumbling grahm cracker crust, how can you go wrong??
I did my yoga this morning. And ran three times last week. I have been … (14 comments)
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A KELLER WILLIAMS BOOK, A RE/MAX HAT - 06/24/08 07:51 PM
I was just relaxing on my in-laws back deck.
It is a beautiful evening in Naperville. Perfect early summer. Not too warm. The sun is just starting to set.
I was reading a book. A book written by Gary Keller. Founder of Keller Williams Realty. Big time Realtor. Good book.
Yet … (17 comments)
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WHY BE OFFENDED BY FEE/MAX?? - 06/21/08 01:11 PM
I wrote a post yesterday titled "WHY IT IS A GREAT TIME TO GET "IN" TO REAL ESTATE". I thought it was a fairly positive post about the market and our profession. In it I not so subtly referred to RE/MAX as FEE/MAX.
The "FEE/MAX" reference offended a local RE/MAX agent. Most … (19 comments)
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THE PERFECT TIME TO GET "IN" TO REAL ESTATE - 06/20/08 02:58 PM
I write a lot about my life. I have struggles. Financial struggles. But, I want to make it clear that this is...
THE PERFECT TIME TO GET "IN" TO REAL ESTATE
It is.
I don't care if you live in Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, New York, Austin, Atlanta, or my little … (18 comments)
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RE/MAX vs. KELLER WILLIAMS - 06/20/08 11:16 AM
So it looks like this is my decision.
RE/MAX vs. KELLER WILLIAMS
After a somewhat in debth search for my next office, these are the two the seem to match my needs the most.
They are very similar from a business standpoint.
Both give the agents lots of independence. Both have a very high payout schedule … (24 comments)
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MY DECISION? - 06/19/08 08:14 PM
Keller Williams? RE/MAX? Baird&Warner? Ryan Hill? Coldwell Banker? Tracy Real Estate?
I think I know. I will decide by Monday. I am itching to be a Realtor again.
There are homes that need sold.
Ken
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THE INTERVIEW PROCESS - 06/18/08 10:26 PM
Choosing a brokerage firm to hang my license has been more challenging than I thought.
You may know I parted ways with my old office, a RE/MAX office, about 3 weeks ago. Since then, I have done a slow search for a new place to build my business.
These have been stressful times. … (12 comments)
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HEY KOOL-AID! - 06/18/08 12:21 PM
Do you remember the huge red pitcher that used to smash through walls when the kids yelled "Hey Kool-Aid"?
I do to. Funny commercial. Probably 70's and early 80's.
Anyway, many people refer to working at RE/MAX as drinking Kool-Aid. The thought being we must be delusional "paying" to work in … (24 comments)
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STREAMLINING OPERATIONS - 06/17/08 10:33 AM
Sometimes one needs to take a look at their lives and figure out where they can streamline operations.
That's what we have done. We have cut expenses, looked for other forms of income, and are excited about the next phase of our lives/business development.
It is apparent I bit off more than I … (10 comments)
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IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST WE ARE GOING, AS LONG AS WE ARE MOVING FORWARD - 06/12/08 10:14 AM
I heard this in a commercial yesterday. It inspired me, so I thought I would share it.
IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST WE ARE GOING, AS LONG AS WE ARE MOVING FORWARD.
I don't even remember what the commercial was for, but after hearing that line, I laced up my running shoes … (10 comments)
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GOOD NEWS ON HOME SALES - 06/11/08 05:30 AM
According to the Associated Press:
Pending home sales unexpectedly rose in April to the highest reading since October. The National Association of Realtors' seasonally adjusted index of pending sales for existing homes rose to 88.2 from a March reading of 83.0 (the lowest level since the index started in 2001).
Pending … (10 comments)
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WE ARE RUDE - 06/10/08 12:27 PM
We are rude. We are. We are rude and unprofessional.
I write this post from an unusual perspective.
I am a renter and a Realtor in the lovely city of Naperville. My landlord wants to sell our home. We cannot afford to buy it.
So we don't want the home to sell. Anyway...
The … (19 comments)
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"JUST A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY" - 06/10/08 06:27 AM
Good morning. It's just after 6:00 AM. Feeling better.
I was laying in bed this morning listening to my favorite talk radio program when a commercial interrupted my peace.
It was a womans voice on the commercial. It was a familiar voice.
IT WAS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMERCIAL!!
Most of the commercial was … (8 comments)
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IT'S UP TO NICKIE - 06/09/08 02:18 PM
My wife Nicole is interviewing for a job. She is at Central DuPage Hospital right now. She is interviewing for the pediatric dietician position that just became available.
She has interviewed for the same position at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor last week. I believe she has that job … (7 comments)
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HOW I MADE $2,000,000 AS A REAL ESTATE AGENT - 06/07/08 07:25 PM
This story has a happy ending.
About 2 and a half years ago, I began writing. I was a brand new agent and was excited.
I was so excited that I titled my unwritten book How I Made $2,000,000 as a Real Estate Agent.
Admittedly, an ambitious title for a guy … (7 comments)
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STARTING FRESH - 06/05/08 08:40 PM
I expect to have a new office tomorrow.
I am excited.
In the last week, I have lost my email as well as my MLS connection. I am feeling out of contact.
Somewhat lost and aimless.
I miss trying to sell homes.
I have been busy the last week. So much … (13 comments)
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I WANT THIS OFFICE TO BE RIGHT FOR ME! - 06/05/08 11:23 AM
I am at a key moment in my career. Perhaps I am making too big of a deal of the decision but...
I am seriously considering joining a small real estate company in downtown Naperville named Ryan Hill.
I want to get started. The sooner I hang my license, the sooner I … (10 comments)
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! - 06/04/08 04:34 PM
In case anyone has been reading and cares, good news maybe.
Nickie (my wife) has an interview in her field (pediatric nutrition) on Monday at Central DuPage Hospital. This would be close to Naperville.
I also met a nice lady, Teresa Ryan. She is broker owner at a cool real estate office downtown Naperville.
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TERESA RYAN - 06/04/08 01:35 PM
I met an interesting lady this morning. Her name was Teresa Ryan.
She is broker/owner of a small real estate company in downtown Naperville called Ryan Hill Realty.
The office is cool. Probably 35 agents. Right on the main street through town, Jefferson Avenue.
Incredible location. Bars, restaurants, retail.
They have a … (5 comments)
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TRACY REAL ESTATE ???? - 06/03/08 05:31 PM
?
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ALWAYS TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES - 06/03/08 12:27 PM
That was the message an agent friend of mine named Carole Baloun shared at an office meeting.
"Always take off your shoes. It shows respect," Carole would say.
She was right.
Last night I was at a friends house having a beer on his back deck. I needed to go inside, paused at the screen … (13 comments)
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TOUCH OF IRONY - 06/02/08 11:42 AM
So I stopped by my old office yesterday to clean out my mailbox. If you are one of my usual readers, then you know that I was just fired. Anyway...
In my mailbox there was a large white envelope. I opened it up and found a nice trophy along with a congratulatory … (21 comments)
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INTERESTING STATS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - 06/01/08 05:53 PM
Some interesting stats from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
The median income for a Realtor in 2007 was $42,000. That was down about 11% from 2006.
The median income for a Realtor with:
Two or less years of experience: $10,500.Three to six years of experience: $34,600.Six to 15 years experience: … (17 comments)
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