"HI KEN, I FOUND YOU ON THE INTERNET..." - 09/30/08 03:02 PM
It was music to my ears.
Probably the goal of anyone using blogging to enhance their online presence.
And I have heard it 3 times in the last week. Pretty incredible for me.
I have always had my website. Static. A necessity for a Realtor, for sure. But not interactive at … (71 comments)
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ATTITUDES HAVE CHANGED...TOWARDS REALTORS - 09/29/08 08:23 AM
Can you feel it? I know I can.
I was at a friend's party this weekend. It was his annual Oktoberfest party. Great food, great drink, great people, great time. Anyway...
Many of the attendees come year after year. With some, this is the only time that I see them every year.
When … (35 comments)
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OVERPRICED HOMES DON'T SELL - 09/26/08 08:28 AM
A home I know quite well just came on the market in my farm area, River Bend. I met with the homeowners last spring.
At that time, the homeowners were interested in selling their townhome and buying a bigger home in nearby Naperville.
They asked me about pricing. I explained to them … (19 comments)
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THE BAILOUT - 09/25/08 02:49 PM
I love big news stories. I watch way too much news when there are big events.
As of late, my television has been locked into CNBC.
I have been fascinated by the proposed $700 billion government bailout during this financial crisis.
Today Wall Street is celebrating what looks like a possible agreement … (13 comments)
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THE LAKEWOOD CROSSING VIEW, NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 09/24/08 07:56 PM
Divide and conquer.
After delivering 362 of my newsletters in one day last week, I thought it better to break up the work a little.
I decided to deliver 100 per day in my next subdivison, Lakewood Crossing here in Naperville Illinois. Tonight was the first night out.
I felt much better … (10 comments)
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THE SPRINGHILL VIEW, NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 09/20/08 04:48 PM
I was back at it today. Delivering my Springhill View to 320 homes in the Springhill Subdivision, Naperville Illinois.
I must say, I hated it. It took about 3 1/2 hours. Was fairly hot. Lots of walking. Actually got some blisters.
But it was work. Hard work.
Better to work smart … (7 comments)
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"SO, HOW DO YOU SHOW HOMES?" - 09/19/08 03:59 PM
I had a listing appointment yesterday afternoon. I met with a young family considering selling their home in Naperville and buying a larger home in another suburb.
Their two year old boy had just woken up from his nap, so I knew there would be a few distractions...I felt very relaxed just the same.
The lady of the house … (27 comments)
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THERE IS FEAR IN THE MARKETPLACE. - 09/18/08 12:42 AM
There is fear in the marketplace.
People are scared. People are worried about their jobs. People are worried about their stock portfolios and their retirement accounts.
People are worried about the value of their homes.
Many Realtors are working more and getting less.
My goal is simple. Stay focused.
Follow the business plan. We can control our … (48 comments)
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LOCAL NAPERVILLE BUSINESSMAN...JAD KATTAN...HAS COME FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD...TO SUCCEED IN THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY - 09/09/08 07:20 PM
His name is Jad Kattan. My wife has been seeing him for some time. She says he is the best...
Beautician, that is.
She also raves about the manicurist, Jolanta. "She is the greatest," boasts Nickie.
I felt just a bit uncomfortable on this Saturday morning in south Naperville. I am not used … (13 comments)
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REAL ESTATE MYTH #2: "WE NEED TO LEAVE ROOM TO NEGOTIATE" - 09/07/08 02:57 PM
"I was wondering if we should leave more room to negotiate," my client asked this morning.
I have heard this many times, and it is the biggest mistake sellers make.
They leave too much room to negotiate.
Even in today's market, multiple offers and bidding wars are not unheard of.
But only when the homes are … (37 comments)
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CAN AGGRESSIVE MARKETING SELL A HOME IN TWO WEEKS? - 09/06/08 06:58 PM
I think it can...
I am meeting with a client tomorrow morning to put an offer on a home.
My buyers are hoping to make the offer contingent on the selling of their current home. We have talked about their expectations on price and they are very realistic.
My thought is this. I want to … (34 comments)
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KEN'S 6 MONTH BUSINESS PLAN - 09/06/08 03:31 PM
I wrote this business plan last week and posted it. I wanted to post it again this week, slightly updated. I have written lines through the neighborhoods that I have delivered my newsletter to.
I am on schedule with my deliveries. Currently out of ink. I need to purchase more ink for … (20 comments)
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REAL ESTATE MYTH #1: ONLY THE PERFECT HOMES ARE SELLING - 09/06/08 08:52 AM
It's just not true.
Somewhere along the line, probably about the time HGTV started becoming a huge hit (the bubble years) the business of real estate (It is a business. It is not a hobby. It is not even a job) started to go in the direction of the interior decorator.
I am … (15 comments)
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HAS ACTIVE RAIN JUMPED THE SHARK? - 09/02/08 07:09 AM
One month ago, Active Rain pulled off one of the greatest marketing tactics I have seen.
THE LOCALISM LAND RUSH.
Active Rain has always been fun. The point system allows for a little friendly competition between Realtors across the country. They publish member numbers in the top right corner (107,073 and counting). We who post are ranked in our … (32 comments)
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THE MAPLEBROOK EDGE, NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS - 09/01/08 09:48 PM
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