Listen Intently - 07/30/08 06:57 AM
Some people have a natural gift of Listening. Others have to work at it. Jeff Turner is one example of a good listener. I've had the pleasure of meeting Jeff a few times now, it's true what they say, when Jeff is talking to you in a crowded room, you
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Set your Foundation before Blogging - 07/28/08 10:27 PM
I gained some helpful information at the Inman Connect San Francisco Conference last week. There is too much to share everything, so make sure you make plans to attend Inman Connect NYC in January!
Linda Davis had the most laughs & applause when speaking about blogging on her panel.
She said,
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Marketing with Blogging - Jump on Board! - 07/28/08 03:56 PM
(Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.)
For quite some time I've operated under the premise of "Don't Reinvent the Wheel". But what if the wheel is a little bit rusty with age? Maybe it needs some WD-40 style
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Kim Wood | Makeover2Takeover Contestant Cries on Stage - 07/25/08 10:13 AM
I thought it would be good to hear from me. Especially after a friend of mine Tweeted yesterday,
"@KimWood near tears on stage"
What an awesome Makeover2Takeover Contest!
Rewarding, Stressful
My business gets made over
Thank you, ActiveRain
I didn't cry because Missy & I
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Are you Burned out? - 07/24/08 10:45 AM
Have you been in a hospital or doctors office and noticed when a nurse might be “burned out”? He/She just doesn’t care about you as a human – in and out – that’s what matters.
Real Estate Agents have the same problem. Not only being stuck in a rut,
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West Chester (19380) 1st Quarter 2008 - 07/18/08 09:59 PM
What happened with West Chester, PA Real Estate Sales in 2008? The 1st Quarter has ended, so let's have a look at the sales from January-June 2008 in West Chester, PA - zip 19380.
111 Homes Sold (Single Family, 1+ years old)
Average Price $417,241 (Highest $925,000/Lowest $174,000)
Average
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The Value of Using a REALTOR(R) - 07/18/08 07:44 PM
Week Eight Assignment for the Makeover2Takeover competition is our last one! I might have withdraws... it's been an awesome contest and I'm so honored to be among Desiree Daniels/Brian Block & Midori Miller/Jeanette Neerpat with Missy Caulk in the Top Three!
This week's assignment was to demonstrate with creativity the Value
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Preach Where you Practice - 07/17/08 01:11 PM
I guess the phrase is Practice What Where you Preach.......
In another words........ each state has its own licensing rules for Real Estate Agents to follow.
I will go out on a limb and say, that one of the rules that each state does have is....
Only practice Real Estate in
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I Want a Foreclosure! - 07/15/08 10:20 PM
"I want a Foreclosure"
I hear this frequently from Buyers, but I don't think its really what people mean. During my round of questions, what Buyers really want is more phrased as follows, "I'd like a steal of a deal that I can get into below market value."
Here are some quick
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Upper Uwchlan Township | 150 years - 07/15/08 09:18 PM
Let's say Happy Birthday to Upper Uwchlan (YOU-clen) Township !
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Located in the Western Philadelphia Suburbs Upper Uwchlan Township was broken off from Uwchlan Township in 1858 after it was determined to be too large at 22.52 square miles. The township's main access by road is via Rt. 100 and
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What's ActiveRain Worth? - 07/11/08 02:14 PM
ActiveRain deserves to make some money. Look at this site! Look what wealths of information everyone can learn all in one place! Look at the networks & friendships we've built! Look at the Google Juice it drips to our blogs! I believe they've earned the right to make some money.
Jeff
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Chester County Rated #10 Place to Raise a Family - 07/10/08 01:24 PM
What would you look for if you had to chose the best county to live if you are raising a family?
I chose Chester County as the place I wanted to raise my family. For so many reasons.... the schools, the activities, the opportunities, the close proximity to beach/mountains/NYC, and so
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Chester County | Hospitals - 07/09/08 11:08 PM
It's not the most fun thing to think about when you move to a new area, however, knowing where the closest hospitals are located is something you should think about when moving to Chester County, or anywhere else for that matter.
Chester County has five hospitals for General Care:
Brandywine Hospital201
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Chester County | College & University Education - 07/09/08 10:36 PM
Chester County has eight (8) different options if you are looking to pursue higher education whether you live in the West of Philly Burbs or you are considering a relocation to the Greater Chester County Area. According to the Census 2000, 42.5% of the population in Chester County attained Bachelor's Degrees
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RE/MAX Connection lost in Fire - 07/08/08 12:17 PM
As I was driving to an appointment this morning, I found myself delayed in traffic. I allowed extra time for myself, but not for a traffic delay due to a fire on Rt. 3 in between West Chester & Newtown Square, PA.
I heard on the radio there was a fire.
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Slitting Mill Rd. Glen Mills, PA (Makeover2Takeover Week 7 Winner) - 07/07/08 01:50 PM
Slitting Mill Rd. Glen Mills, PA; 19342
Stunningly gorgeous, this 5-year old home will undoubtedly appeal to everyone's tastes! Located on one of the most beautiful roads in Delaware County. Feel the stress and tension leave your body as you drove home to this serene 2.78 AC. setting of
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Slitting Mill Rd (19342), Glen Mills, PA - 07/06/08 01:47 PM
As a part of my marketing plan for Sellers that list their homes for sale with The Kim Wood Team, I use the Real Estate Shows Flyer & Show. This is a flyer I made with Real Estate Shows for a property I have listed in Glen Mills. It is located
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I Love you, U.S.A. - 07/02/08 09:08 PM
I'd like to share with you some memories from growing up on Air Force Bases........... (I hope these still continue).
Before you watch a movie at the base movie theater - everyone stands up during a Music Video with pictures of America and the Star Spangled Banner playing.
At 4:00 pm
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Find your Passion | My Passion for Real Estate - 07/02/08 01:44 PM
"I'm searching for myself""I am trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up"
Many of us have gone through this soul searching time of trying to determine our Passion. I've always felt strongly of, "You have to love what you are doing for a living with
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Chester County: 2165 West Chester Rd - 07/01/08 09:32 AM
This house is absolutely one of the best values around Greater Chester County. Sitting on 1.3 acres on a hill overlooking Open Space with splashes of gorgeous color and rolling countryside. The inside has more space than you would ever imagine if you judge the house by its cover exterior.
Along
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