remax: 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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remax: 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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remax: 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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remax: 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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remax: 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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remax: TRACY REAL ESTATE? DOES IT HAVE A RING TO IT? - 04/10/08 08:42 AM
First of all, I would like to say that I love RE/MAX. It is the only place that I have worked in my 2 and 1/2 years in the business, I like my broker, I like my office, and I like many agents I work with. That being said...
Would Tracy Real … (13 comments)
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remax: A lovely morning! - 04/06/08 11:36 AM
My wife, daughter and I just got back from a beautiful walk around the neighborhood. Spring is such a nice time. After feeling cooped up for the last several months, it feels wonderful having the windows open.
My little girl is playing with a ball on our front stoop. She couldn't walk … (9 comments)
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remax: STARBUCKS! - 04/04/08 02:01 PM
Ahh. I sit. Computer on. Earl grey tea. What a great afternoon drink. Caffeine, but somehow healthier than coffee, don't you think?
I am at Starbucks. Why? If you know me...
Starbucks is my home away from home. It's my office away from home. It's my office away from my office. It's a great … (12 comments)
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remax: "THE NICKIE INDICATOR" - 04/02/08 12:04 PM
I think it happened today. There are subtle clues. You really have to be watching close to even notice. But it happened today...
The real estate season for the Chicago area began today!
Sure, the economists and "experts" will tell you that the real estate market kicks off after the Superbowl, but...
Does a hangover … (2 comments)
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remax: I AM NOT AS YOUNG AS I USED TO BE!!! - 04/02/08 10:42 AM
Ughh. How did we do it in college? Sure the University of Illinois is an institution of higher learning, but night after night we sure killed a lot of brain cells...
For those that read my post from yesteday, "The Skinny Fat Man", you know that I have been trying to work … (8 comments)
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remax: THANK YOU SUBSCRIBERS - 03/31/08 07:49 PM
Hello subscribers. Thank you.
I started writing actively on this site on February 15th. Since then, I have taken on 16 subscribers (17 if you count me:)). I don't even really know what it means to be a "subscriber". But I know it means a lot to me when you subscribe to … (12 comments)
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remax: What is your real estate "uniform"? - 03/29/08 04:48 PM
Just curious. Do you have a "uniform"?
Personally, as an agent, I feel most comfortable in khakis/cords and a golf shirt/mock turtleneck. I also have a cool RE/MAX windbreaker type sweatshirt for cooler weather. I never wear a name tag anymore.
Most of my business comes in every day living. I don't … (6 comments)
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remax: I AM A HORRIBLE REALTOR!! - 03/24/08 07:55 PM
My name is Ken Tracy. I am a real estate agent with RE/MAX Action. And I am a horrible realtor.
The story begins with the day I passed my licensing exam in October 2005. I was as bright eyed and bushy tailed as they come. I was going to knock the cover off … (140 comments)
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remax: One thing I have learned - 03/09/08 01:54 PM
In two and a half years in real estate, I have learned something important for sales and life.
It takes time. Life is about learning, not being the smartest. If you are always improving, even just a little bit, you will be a huge success.
One of my early mentors, Sue Daley … (5 comments)
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remax: LOW REAL ESTATE COMMISSION IN NAPERVILLE/CHICAGOLAND - 03/06/08 12:24 PM
We all know the real estate market has been challenging the last couple of years. I know many people are concerned about selling their homes.
In this time of "slow" sales, most realtors are raising their rates to make up for their lower sales. I think differently.
In an effort to boost business, … (0 comments)
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remax: Do you like my bald head?? - 03/01/08 02:45 PM
No seriously. Do you? I was originally just thinking it would be a funny title, but...
Just a little back ground. Yes, I do shave it myself. Gillette Mach III Turbo. Takes less than 5 minutes. In the shower. I do it about twice a week.
I started losing it in … (9 comments)
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remax: How much should we be paid for selling a home? - 02/28/08 03:46 PM
Just a thought as I was reading another post. How much should we be paid when we are a selling agent?? I understand that we need to make a living, but does that mean we need to make $12,500 to list and sell a 500k home at 2.5%? I am not … (4 comments)
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remax: Keeping an EYE on points! - 02/25/08 03:20 PM
OK. I know. The point of blogging is learning and building relationships. To share common experiences. If this is true, how come I can't stop staring at my points!! The reason I bring this up now is that I have just moved into the top 10 in Naperville Illinois. Yeah! WOOPIE!!! Take … (7 comments)
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remax: Keeping Busy - 02/25/08 02:02 PM
Hello World! I have been productive today. I feel that is one of the biggest challenges facing realtors, especially newer ones. I consider myself a hard worker. Nothing is tougher on me then when I feel unproductive. I love mowing the lawn. You can see the work you have done immediately. … (1 comments)
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