LOCAL NAPERVILLE BUSINESSMAN...CHRIS GOGOLA...BEATS THE ODDS...AND TRAFFIC...TO SUCCEED IN THE LIMO BUSINESS - 08/30/08 08:23 PM
With all of the construction being done on the highways in Chicago, local Naperville businessman Chris Gogola has literally beaten the odds and traffic to succeed in the limousine business with his company, Action Limo.
"I couldn't worry about the price of gas. I had a vision. And I chased it. I am still chasing … (6 comments)
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KEN'S 6 MONTH BUSINESS PLAN - 08/30/08 07:41 PM
Ken's 6 Month Business Plan:
Marketing: Very simple. Very traceable. Very effective.
I will hang 1400 neighborhood newsletters every two months. Rain or shine. 8 neighborhoods. 7 in Naperville. 1 in Lisle.
The neighborhoods were hand picked by me. I have a personal connection to all of them.
Quality marketing+strong personal presence+quality product=huge business.
August70 … (29 comments)
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11.2 MONTH BACKLOG OF HOMES. DOES IT MATTER? - 08/30/08 03:26 PM
According to recent statistics provided by the National Association of Realtors, there is currently an 11.2 month backlog of homes on the market. This means that it would take 11.2 months for the current inventory of homes to be sold at todays sales rate.
I feel this is a misleading and basically … (7 comments)
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AM I AN OLD FART?? - 08/29/08 11:20 AM
I was reading a post by Brian Block this morning titled "What's the Next Big Thing for Real Estate? Where's Real Estate 3.0?"
It was an interesting post questioning what direction real estate will go next. After blogging, social media, and video, that is.
So that begs me the question...
Am I … (29 comments)
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ARE REALTORS REALLY THAT BUSY? - 08/28/08 01:11 PM
Just curious.
Are we all just "being positive"?
Or am I the only Realtor who is not ALWAYS AT A CLOSING?
-Ken's skeptical look
Look, I have already documented how I AM A HORRIBLE REALTOR, but I am still ridiculously slow for this time of the year.
Yet from what I read on … (32 comments)
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STARBUCKS - 08/28/08 11:04 AM
Ahhh. The first sip. Piping hot.
Delicious.
I am back at Starbucks. My new location. The 95th and 59 location in Naperville, Illinois.
This week was the first week of school for children in Naperville. Happy stress free moms are all over the place.
There have been groups of 2,3, 4, 5, … (7 comments)
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"I'M NOT GOING TO LOSE MY SHIRT" - 08/26/08 05:58 PM
I was back at it today. I was delivering my newsletter.
Today it was the River Bender.
It was a gorgeous day in Lisle, Illinois. 75 degrees. No humidity. Not even a cloud in the sky.
Perfect.
I had a 140 newsletters to deliver. I hang them on door knobs. I … (12 comments)
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THE RIVER BENDER, LISLE ILLINOIS - 08/26/08 04:52 PM
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THE CARROLWOOD VIEW, NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 08/25/08 03:50 PM
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THE HIGH MEADOW TIMES, NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS - 08/22/08 09:20 AM
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SO HOW IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET? - 08/21/08 12:49 AM
I was sitting on the couch with my 9 year old niece this morning. I was drinking my coffee, reading the paper, and CNBC was on in the background.
"So how is the real estate market, Dylan," I asked.
It felt good to ask someone else this. As a Realtor, I … (35 comments)
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WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVE RAIN BLOGGER? - 08/20/08 08:42 PM
I have been looking for someone fresh to read. I am currently subscribed to 20 Active Rainers. I need a few more.
So I ask you, who is your favorite Active Rain Blogger??
My current subscription list (in no particular order):
Hal Place -Great guy. Supportive. Wise beyond his years.Barbara Carter -Great lady with a … (37 comments)
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GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1275, NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS - 08/19/08 08:31 AM
-The girls of Troop 1275 helping out at the ADOPT Animal Shelter
A new school year brings with it a new year for the Girl Scouts! Troop 1275 from Peterson Elementary will be having their Junior Girl Scout Round-Up party this Friday.
In the past the troop has helped raise funds for … (0 comments)
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PAPERBOY! - 08/18/08 08:29 PM
I was back at it today. I was delivering my latest newsletter, The Wheatland South'er.
It was going to be a hot day. 87 degrees. Wheatland South has big yards and long driveways. Lots of walking.
Would it be worthwhile?? Did I really want to walk a neighborhood on a hot day delivering … (11 comments)
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THE CRESTVIEW KNOLLS VIEW, NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 08/18/08 05:04 PM
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THE WHEATLAND SOUTH'ER, NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 08/17/08 05:51 PM
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OLYMPICS - 08/16/08 08:48 PM
I have been trying to watch the Olympics.
My buddy Kevin and I have been fighting over the remote control.
He wants to watch the Chicago Bears. It's preseason football.
I want to watch the end of the womens marathon.
Why am I so into the Olympics?
Is it because the they come only … (23 comments)
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WHERE HAVE YOU GONE, MR. FSBO?? - 08/14/08 06:09 PM
I know many Realtors may be happy about this but...
Where have all the FSBOs (FOR SALE BY OWNERS) gone??
The FSBO has always been a valuable prospect for the real estate agent. Most FSBOs eventually hire a Realtor, so who better for an agent to talk to??
But the real estate market seems to … (21 comments)
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MY EXPIRED OR CANCELED LISTING SCRIPT - 08/13/08 08:35 PM
"Hello, my name is Ken Tracy. I am a Realtor with Keller Williams here in Naperville. (pause) I live just down the street. I was wondering, do you still want to sell your house?" I asked the scruffy looking man that answered the door.
I figure it's simple, to the point. Not promising … (17 comments)
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SALES PICKING UP AT THE RIVER BEND TOWNHOMES, LISLE ILLINOIS - 08/12/08 06:54 PM
After what could be best described as a sluggish spring real estate market for one of my favorite little subdivisions, the River Bend Townhomes, the summer market is really starting to heat up.
After only 4 sales in the first half of the year, the townhomes, located in Lisle Illinois just off … (0 comments)
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FEATURED MEMBER! - 08/12/08 04:14 PM
It happened. After about 6 months of active participation on Active Rain, I have clawed my way up to the Number 2 ranking in my city of Naperville.
Featured Member!
Sounds cool.
Think it leads to extra business??
Maybe, but...
I definitely enjoy seeing my mug on the top of the Naperville … (28 comments)
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BACK AT STARBUCKS - 08/12/08 11:56 AM
Ahhhh. That first sip.
Ok. Not my first sip of coffee for the day. Are you kidding? It's 11:35 AM. I don't make it out of bed without my cup of coffee!:)
But my first sip sitting down at my local Starbucks.
For those long time readers, you may be aware … (14 comments)
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TRYING TO BE THE BEST REALTOR I CAN BE - 08/11/08 09:28 PM
It has been a tough road. Much tougher than I expected.
Almost three years now. Oct. 12, 2005 was when I got started in this crazy business they call real estate.
My goal has always been simple.
I have always wanted to be the best Realtor I can be.
Hardworking. Smart. … (13 comments)
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GENERATING LEADS - 08/08/08 06:52 PM
Real estate is a business.
If you can't generate leads, you are out of business.
It's not about winning every listing appointment. You don't want to win them all. Many will be pains in the butt.
Who wants a sore butt??
As long as one is able to generate new leads, … (16 comments)
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WRITING NOTES ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON - 08/08/08 12:32 PM
What a beautiful day it is.
One thing that is AWESOME about being a Realtor is that work can be done anywhere anytime.
I know some agents swear by going into the office, but not me. Why punish myself?
I am on my back deck. A beautiful day here in Naperville. … (9 comments)
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SO I SPONSORED A COMMUNITY - 08/05/08 02:47 PM
I am not sure exactly what it means, but I sponsored a community on Localism today.
I gobbled up one of my favorite towns, Lisle Illinois.
My first sponsorship!!!
Will a Little League Baseball team be next???
I hope so.
It cost $9 today plus $9 per month.
There were still plenty of cities available. … (22 comments)
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100 NOTES - 08/03/08 03:22 PM
If you have been reading my blog for a length of time, you may know that I was recently on a mission to right 100 hand written notes to my sphere of influence (SOI).
Anyway, that goal was slightly interrupted when I switched offices. I had sent out 45 notes with my … (23 comments)
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MY GOLF SWING - 08/02/08 07:02 PM
I was chipping in the backyard this afternoon. I was having a small fire as well.
It was a nice afternoon.
Anyway, I think I learned something about my golfswing today.
While chipping with my lobwedge, I tried to take the club far to the outside.
To me, it felt very … (20 comments)
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BUYERS AGENCY AGREEMENTS - 08/01/08 08:55 PM
Wouldn't sign one. Don't ask others to.
I know I am in the minority on this, but I don't make my clients sign buyers agency agreements.
My hope is that my clients are "commited" to me because they believe I am the best.
Who else would they use?
I let my clients out … (21 comments)
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MY CLIENT CALLED BACK TODAY - 08/01/08 08:11 PM
Yesterday I wrote about my client who was going to see a home with another agent, a friend who had recently become a Realtor.
He left a phone message as well as an email telling me this. I think he probably felt bad about it.
Anyway, the response from Active Rain was … (17 comments)
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