PAYING FOR LEADS? - 06/29/07 09:12 AM
It seems as though I daily have to take calls from various organizations wanting to sell me leads! Ugh. It can be overwhelming. There are many legitimate lead purchasing options out there and I know of several agents currently using those and it is working out well. How do you decide … (8 comments)
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Wake Forest, NC - 06/29/07 09:06 AM
For that do not know about this great hidden secret.....
Wake Forest NC lies just north of Raleigh and is considered by many as THE North Raleigh suburb!
Below taken from my website.... www.WelcomeToCarolina.com
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PICKING UP FOR THE GOOD OF ALL! - 06/29/07 08:53 AM
A very good friend of mine (a Mortgage guy) here in Raleigh and I are about to begin a campaign that will include direct mail marketing AND a way to give back. Give Back? Yes, give back to the community that gives to me each and every day. You see, we … (4 comments)
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Real Estate Mentors - 06/29/07 07:54 AM
Real estate mentors?
When one joins a prominent real estate organization is a progressive area it is likely that he/she will be faced with the decision to either take advantage of a mentor or to forego this opportunity. A mentor program, for those do not know, is when a newer agent essentially hires … (2 comments)
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Something to do in Raleigh? - 06/29/07 07:43 AM
Looking for something to do in Raleigh?
We are known of course for our 3 major Universities in the area and all they have to offer:
Univerity of North Carolina, NC State, Duke
Let's not forget about our museum selection however! The North Carolina Museum of Art, which offers in excess of 5,000 years … (1 comments)
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Schools! - 06/29/07 07:34 AM
OK, let's discuss a very heated topic.....schools.
I am very curious to know what the perception is out there regarding relocation and the various types of school options (that seem to grow daily). Public school, private school, catholic school, christian academy, home school, charter school????? Aaaah, charter schools. This option has become … (0 comments)
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To LLC or not to LLC? - 06/25/07 02:12 PM
LLC? S-Carp? Which is better for an agent? Is either better? Do we need to be one or the other?
These questions have been banging around offices for some time now. I am convinced that the real reason that most agents have not become either isn't because they are not good options. But rather … (3 comments)
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WATER BOTTLES??? - 06/25/07 01:20 PM
Are any of you giving away goodies at open houses? I have stumbled on to an idea that may work for me and wanted to share it.
I buy bottled water from an un-named club store and peel off the labels easily. I print labels with my picture, contact info etc onto a … (15 comments)
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Houses Being sold in other markets - 06/25/07 01:17 PM
WOW! I have never seen my business have so many clients all at once that want to move to Raleigh....that is not the unusual part. The unusual part is that they are nearly ALL waiting on a home to sell somewhere else! I am currently juggling 11 clients. Eight of which fall into … (1 comments)
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Clubs and organizations - 06/21/07 08:41 AM
OK. Pet peeve time.
I happen to be a long term member of a civic club that gives to the children in our community. Prior to getting in to real estate I was always saddened by the amount of turnover in our group. It has become readily apparent to me as to … (1 comments)
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Golf - 06/21/07 08:30 AM
OK, I have a few associates in the town in which I reside that include some fairly prominent businessmen. I have the opportunity to golf with these gentlemen coming up. My question is, should I offer to pay for the 4-some? You see the 3 guys golfing with me are very much a … (1 comments)
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Teaming up? - 06/16/07 09:19 PM
Teaming up? Are any of you struggling with the idea of having a "Team" in real estate? I do not mean assistants and buyers agents necessarily. I mean a 50/50 split of business between you and another agent?
I have been approached on this subject several times in the past 2 weeks. … (3 comments)
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Open Houses - 06/15/07 10:56 PM
WOW! Open Houses have truly taken off for me! I am getting leads from the Open House campaign I have been running.
I will hold a house open in the same neighborhood every other weekend. I will send out invites to previous visitors, set them up on an automatic online search … (7 comments)
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Virtual Tours - 06/14/07 09:50 PM
I have just hired a virtual tour company that I love. They are very inexpensive and do a great job! My question is ... are you using virtual tours? Do they really make a difference to buyers? Or, as I am using it for impressing Sellers. Is it really a tool to … (9 comments)
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Listing Shows! - 06/14/07 09:46 PM
I actually use copies of a show on HGTV called "Designed To Sell" when consulting with a listing about getting their home ready for market and have had GREAT results. I used to use professional dvd's that were just a bit dry and cheesy. Actually burning these shows to dvd and … (4 comments)
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VACATION CHECKING IN!? - 06/13/07 10:03 PM
We take a 4 day Long Weekend every 3 months and one 7 day trip somewhere every year. My question to you as real estate professionals....do you check your messages and emails while on vacation? If so, are you now divorced because of this? HAHAHAHAHA Just kidding.... My wife and I … (11 comments)
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Email vs US MAIL - 06/13/07 09:48 PM
Newsletters are a big deal for us. We work very hard at getting them out the door and work even harder at tracking their success. I am the type of person that will quickly delete on online newsletter because I am very busy when I read my emails. However, send me … (13 comments)
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Good Reading? - 06/13/07 09:26 PM
Any recommendations on good real estate books to read lately? I always read and reread Gary Keller's book The Millionaire Real Estate Agent. As a real estate professional I think it is my responsibilty to remain on top of the latest and greatest real estate books out there. Have you read anything that … (6 comments)
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NAR and NCAR Conventions etc.... - 06/13/07 09:15 PM
OK, someone fill me in....is it worth your time to attend a National Convention for NAR? How about a regoinal even through your state board? ie) The North Carolina Association Of REALTORS (NCAR) held one last year in Myrtle Beach, SC. These seem interesting and I am thinking about attending. Not … (3 comments)
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Hobbs/Herder - 06/13/07 09:06 PM
A few weeks back I attended a 2 day Hobbs / Herder seminar in Charlotte, NC and felt that is well worth the price. I came out of there with several new ideas and a few new friends to boot! Have any of you ever attended Hoobbs Herder? If so, was … (2 comments)
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HOURS PER WEEK? - 06/12/07 10:46 PM
OK real estate agents.......I don't want inflated numbers. I want you to REEEEALLY think about how many hours you put in each week. For example let's use last week for this exercise. I feel like I work 100 hours a week. There is a reason for that I do! Kidding just kidding. … (8 comments)
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Business Cards - 06/12/07 10:25 PM
OK, give me your feedback to a very simple real estate question....
Do you create your business cards with or withour something on the back of them? I personally have always like the blank back so that I could use it for a note etc.... However, I do like the idea of … (8 comments)
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Cell Phone Technology - 06/12/07 10:22 PM
I have been extremely pleased with my Blackberry and how it interfaces with Top Producer for real estate purposes. I find that when I am out showing homes to clients that I can capitalize on the feature that allows me web access to search for homes when not near a wi-fi … (3 comments)
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Having Buyers Sign Agency Contracts - 06/12/07 10:08 PM
Without trying to upset ANYONE I am always surprised when I hear a fellow real estate agent here in North Carolina say something like..."I am not about to put a client in my car unless they sign a contract to hire me as their real estate agent"! Personally, I have always taken … (5 comments)
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