Widgets??????? - 03/30/09 11:51 AM
Thanks to Active Brad giving me a link to Gizmore.com, I have been playing around -- trying to figure out how to utilize it.
I thought I would share with you what I have done.  Promise not to laugh too hard.  Maybe you will want to check out my photo on the right as you watch the video.  I'm so excited that I was able to figure this out.
 

Express Yourself with Gizmoz Video Clips
The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, … (28 comments)

Mt. Pleasant - a Ideal Town - 03/29/09 03:39 PM
Well, what is there not to like about the Charleston Tri-County Area of South Carolina? Personally, I cannot think of anything unless it would be the "no-seeums" (better known by some as gnats) that come around mostly in August. They are a nuisance.
 
 
 
The weather is unbelievable! Today, the sun is shining and the temperature is in the mid 70's.  There is a breeze which is soooooooo nice. I'm East of the Cooper in Mt. Pleasant.  When I got up this morning, it was just soooo gorgeous.  Eliza (granddaughter) spent last night with Boyd & me.  We … (4 comments)

Picture is Worth More - 03/28/09 03:29 PM
There is not much that needs to be said with this photo.  The photo of my granddaughter, Eliza and her favorite pet, Waffles tells the entire story.
 

 



The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Santee, Manning, Sumter, Florence.  & Myrtle Beach, all in South Carolina … (18 comments)

Stokes was Sent From Heaven - 03/27/09 03:25 PM
I feel impelled to blog about a great human being -- Stokes Gramling.  About 6 years ago, the local Re/Max office ended it's relationship with Re/Max and merged with our AgentOwned Realty.  A most significant part of that merger was their IT guy --- Stokes Gramling. Until Stokes appeared in our lives, each of us managers did the technology work in our offices.  Needless to say, all we did was keep the computers running  - if we didn't know what was wrong, we called a Technology company --- most of the time didn't get the same person twice.  Actually, this is … (20 comments)

What a Day!! - 03/27/09 02:50 PM
 Yesterday was a very long, but exciting day.  Boyd(my hubby) and I got up at 5:00 am to begin our day.  You see, it was Boyd's birthday as well as the 100th birthday of his aunt who lives in Fairfax, SC.  There was to be a "surprise" party for his aunt at mid-day. Before we could head out to Fairfax,SC, we needed to go to Manning, SC for our regular office meeting with the Manning, Santee & Wyboo agent/owners. So we traveled from Manning to Fairfax --- the route was very interesting, very warm and just delightful. Once we got off … (10 comments)

Wordless Wednesday --- A beautiful site - 03/25/09 02:32 PM

 
Photo of the Pineapple Fountain in Charleston, SC taken by Alan Tobey from California.
 



The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Santee, Manning, Sumter, Florence.  & Myrtle Beach, all in South Carolina … (10 comments)

What Is The Job Of A Broker? - 03/25/09 09:19 AM
What is the job of a broker/sales manager?  After reading Midori's blog  Brokers Nurture Your Agents-Train Them!, I started thinking about what is the real job of a broker/sales manager. When I use the term, broker, it is meant to include sales manager. I guess I should know --- I have been a broker for 31 years -- the first 4 years as a competing broker and the last 27 as non-competing.
Over the years, a lot has changed -- going from MLS books to computers --- from full page ads in the local newspaper to no ads in the … (22 comments)

Listen to a True Southern Lady - 03/24/09 02:17 PM
 
Listen to a True Southern Lady It's true that what I'm about to share with you is not so much true with the younger Southern Ladies, but with the older ones (84+). I grew up in Hampton County, SC in a community named Brighton, SC.  I know when I went "off to school", people would ask me, "Where are you from?"  I would always start with Hampton County, then if they seem to know that, I would say "Well, I went to Estill High School", then if they seemed to know that, I would say, "Well, I'm really from Garnett, … (15 comments)

Serious though for the Day - 03/23/09 10:37 AM
I had not seen this video until a friend sent it to me.  It tugged at my heart. So, I thought that maybe some of you Active Rainers may have not seen it either.
 
It definitely isn't funny, but it is inspiring and uplifting -- at least, to me.

 
 
 



The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Santee, Manning, Sumter, Florence.  & Myrtle Beach, all in South Carolina  
 
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"A Step Back in Time" - 03/22/09 02:10 PM
 
  "A Step Back in Time" "A Step Back in Time" is what one experiences if they visit this year's Designer House. This is the name that has been given to this year's event.  Each year the largest fundraiser for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra is the Designer Showhouse.  This year's choice is an old historic home in downtown Charleston, SC at the corner of East Bay Street and George Street. The home, formerly the Maison Du Pre Inn, is located at 317 East Bay Street and is actually for sale for $4,890,000. Two real estate companies in Charleston have co-listed … (8 comments)

Say It With Pictures ~ MEME - 03/21/09 03:59 PM
Say It With Pictures ~ MEME
Thanks to Maria & Jim Hart  who tagged me last week, here I go. Hope you enjoy.
1) Type out all the Questions below and answer them with a picture.
2) Tag 5 people and spread the love out. That is it.
 
1. Age at my next birthday:
     
 
 2) Favorite Movie or TV Character:

 

3) Place I want to travel:
 
             
 
4) Favorite Food:
 

 
 
5) Favorite Place:
 
             
 

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Tears for my Friends - 03/20/09 03:03 PM
 
Tears for my Friends Today has been most stressful.  The tears have come from being so concerned about several of my family members (AgentOwned agent/owners).                                                           Today has left me to wonder why.  Why my office -- my little family of agents  -- why? OK, what I'm talking about is this: About 7 months ago, agent/owner Ernie had kidney cancer.  They removed a kidney and said they had "gotten it all".  After the surgery, he did great and was back up working and feeling good.  Then, about 2 months ago he was having problems with his stomach swelling so he went … (14 comments)

6 Tips On How To Find the Lucky Charms and Ditch the Social Grifters on the Worldwide Web - 03/17/09 04:23 PM
I thought this was such great information to have that I bookmarked it for myself and wanted as many people as possible to see it.  Thanks, Rebecca.

Via Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing Consultant (Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision):
6 Tips On How To Find the Lucky Charms and Ditch the Social Grifters on the Worldwide Web

I started blogging nearly 2 1/2 years ago for a real estate internet advertising company after having worked online since 2000-2001 helping real estate agents market themselves.  Although blogging was a bit intimidating to me, the more I read and commented … (2 comments)

How To Get My Home Sold - 03/17/09 03:32 PM
  Charleston, SC Tri-County area Sellers who insist on putting their home on the market "As Is" are doing themselves a huge injustice. In the 32 years that I have been in the real estate business, I have never found it to be a good idea. In today's market, it is especially a bad idea.  There is so much competition out there -- in the Charleston Tri-County MLS, there over 10,000 homes for sale with over 120 of those being foreclosure properties.  What does this tell us? If you need to sell your home, you must do everything to make it … (4 comments)

The Crab Invasion - 03/17/09 01:25 PM

The Invasion of Crabs

Someone just sent me this video via email.  When I watched, my skin crawled.  I had the feeling that ants were crawling all over me.
It is so interesting, a little funny and a lot troublesome.

The video was taken by Ralph Keefer on a remote island northwest of Australia. 

This is my idea of something entertaining for you guys today. Enjoy.


 




The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms,
Sullivan's … (6 comments)

Profile of Buyers and Sellers - 03/15/09 12:56 PM
 
Profile of Buyers and Sellers There seemed to be a lot of interest from my blog on the NAR study from 2008 on where buyers and sellers originate. I had the below charts, but I want to give you the link to the entire study for those who are interested in digging deeper. 2008 NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers   -- once you get to the link, you need to sign in, then select "research" on the left side, then on the research page, look at the bottom of the right side of the page --you will see "Member … (6 comments)

A Few of My Favorite Quotes - 03/14/09 03:42 PM
A Few of My Favorite Quotes
 
"The people on our planet are not standing in a line single file.  Look closely. Everyone is really standing in a circle, holding hands.  Whatever you give to the person standing next to you, it eventually comes back to you." Author unknown
 
"Well done is better than well said."  Benjamin Franklin
 
My absolute favorite:  "If one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams, and endeavors to lead a life which they have imagined, they will meet with a Success unexpected in common hours." By Henry David Thoreau
 
Until later ---
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Some Events East of the Cooper - 03/14/09 02:36 PM
 
Some Events East of the Cooper Swim reunion The Snee Farm swim team will have a reunion at the club --- they have invited all past and present swimmers to participate in the celebration --- March 28, 2009  4-6pm for information visit Snee Farm Swim Team Tennis Tournament -- tennis players of all ages     and experience levels are invited to play in the annual Clement Morey Tennis Tournament at the Mt. Pleasant Tennis Complex on March 27-29, 2009. For more information, visit their web site:  Town of Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant annual Art Fest ---March 21, 2009  noon - 4pm … (0 comments)

The Makings of A Good Listener=Note to Self - 03/14/09 01:16 PM
This blog struck a note with me --- about one's listening skills.  Rebecca is a heck of an author ---I wanted as many folks as possible to see this. Thanks, Rebecca. Please post any comments on Rebecca's original post --

Via Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing Consultant (Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision):
The Makings of A Good Listener= Note to Self
 
This past Sunday I watched a story on 60 Minutes about a man, Robert Cotton, who was accused of rape and was in prison for some 12 odd years for a crime he didn't commit.  He looked … (0 comments)

How To Be A Successful Blogger: From The Newbie's Point of View (ME!) - 03/13/09 04:07 PM
I would like for all of my new Active Rainers to see this blog, so I am going to re-blog. I think it is great. Thanks. Lisa

Via Lisa Udy (Logan Utah Real Estate Youngblood Real Estate LLC):
I have been getting some emails from some "newbies" much like myself. They all have the same question, how are you doing so well with your blogging so quickly?
Wait, What? Who said I was doing so well??
I decided to take a look at some of these blogs from my fellow newbies. Guess what I found? Boring hyper local content, statistics, stories about … (0 comments)

Getting Catsup out of the Bottle - 03/13/09 03:28 PM
 
A woman was trying hard to get the catsup to come out of the bottle. 
 
 During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her four-year-old daughter to answer the phone. 
 
"It's the minister, Mommy," the child said to her mother. 
 
Then she added, "Mommy can't come to the phone right now.  She's hitting the bottle."
 



The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Santee, Manning, Sumter, Florence.  & … (7 comments)

Don't Slam the Newbies for Ignorance - 03/13/09 02:54 PM
 
Don't Slam the Newbies for Ignorance    I have been reading a lot of blogs lately   about those in Active Rain who do not follow the rules.  The issue just may be that we don't really know the rules.  I have to admit to you that I am just still learning the rules. What is Localism and how do you post to it and what do you post there? Having been on AR since September, I did not really do anything with it until the end of January 2009 when Rebecca Levinson held a day long seminar on Social Internet … (20 comments)

Is That Property You Have Listed Eligible To Be Sold? - 03/13/09 10:52 AM
Melissa,
I feel that your blog needed a re-blog so that hopefully most of my agents will see it. I agree with you. Thanks for the blog.

Via Melissa Breeland (Residential Mortgage of SC):
I have had 5 transactions this month that had BIG TROUBLE because the listing agent didn't ask their seller some hard questions. The files blew up a few days before closing because the title reports revealed tax liens, encroachments and judgements against the SELLER.

We are seeing more and more of this because of the rash of short sales and foreclosures, not to mention the incredibly lacks … (2 comments)

ActiveRain ReBlog Gets A FaceLift - Time To Incorporate It - 03/13/09 10:41 AM
Brad,
I like Maria & Jim felt that this blog needs to be re-blogged.  It is exciting and need to have as many people as possible see what Active Rain is doing to keep up at the head of social networking. Thanks, AR.

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain):
I'll be the first to admit, I didn't really like the previous ReBlog graphic/icon as I felt it was too big.  It moved my text around making my posts look funny, and it was completely useless for me as the author of my Blog.  The value seemed to only be for the … (2 comments)

Listings are the Name of the Game - 03/11/09 04:32 PM
 
Listing are the Name of the Game I honestly believe with all my heart that listings are the name of this real estate game.  Particularly in the market in which we find ourselves.  I have set a goal of having each of my sales associates to have at least 1 listing each.  Some of you agents scream "I don't want listings -- they are too much trouble -- it is too expensive to market them". My answer is "You are in the real estate business -- you are "supposed" to work --also, you don't have to spend a lot of … (20 comments)

Dog Goes for the Ice Cream - 03/11/09 11:26 AM
Dog Goes for the Ice Cream Some of you have seen "Nellie" before --- she is my beloved chocolate lab.  The following photos were taken a couple of nights ago while our granddaughter,Eliza, was visiting us. You cannot tell, but Eliza is eating ice cream and Nellie really wanted to get Eliza to share with her. Eliza and Nellie are favorites with me.
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. … (8 comments)

Paws For A Cause - 03/10/09 04:30 PM
This blog caught my attention --- it is for a very good cause and I wanted to help promote it.  Thanks Maria & Jim.  Please make any comments on the original blog.

Via Jim & Maria Hart ~ Charleston, SC Real Estate (AgentOwned Realty):
Come out this Saturday, March 14th 9am - 1pm to the James Island County Park and help raise money to support Cancer Research.
The event is a fun filled day where you and your pooch can participate in a one mile walk. After wards there will be music, food and games. There is also rumor that their will be a Paw … (2 comments)

84 Year Old Gets Ride Of Her Life - 03/09/09 02:16 PM
 
84 Year Old Gets Ride of Her Life There is so much negative in the news and newspapers that most days I don't even want to look at the paper or listen to the news. But, today, in our paper there was an article about a 84 year old lady who received a most memorable birthday gift. The story goes that this lady had talked about an experience that she had as a teenager -- that was a ride on a motorcycle.  Apparently she talked of this often and for her entire life. Lung cancer has claimed most of her … (23 comments)

Its Another Great Day In Real Estate-Happy Monday! - 03/09/09 12:42 PM
I liked this one so much that I decided that I should re-blog it.  Please watch the video -- it is just great.  Please comment on the original blog.

Via Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty):
Get up..get moving..get ready for ????..it's another great day in real estate..make it a great selling week!
Happy Monday!
About The Author:Midori Miller is a licensed real estate associate with CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty, Real Estate Trainer and Manager . CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty is located in Volusia County with 2 office locations to better serve the public. Daytona Beach andOrmond … (0 comments)

FREE Resume Printing ~ One Day Only - 03/09/09 12:40 PM
This is such good information that I thought If I re-blog, maybe more folks would see it. Please comment on the original blog.

Via Jim & Maria Hart ~ Charleston, SC Real Estate (AgentOwned Realty):
In today's economy you can't beat free and FedEx is doing their part to help out. Tomorrow, March 10th 2009, you can visit any one of FedEx's 1600 plus stores and print up to 25 black and white copies of your resume.
With the unemployment rate inching higher and higher each day, it is great to see that someone is paying attention and doing what they can. … (2 comments)

I'll Start Tomorrow - 03/09/09 09:55 AM
 
I'll Start Tomorrow How many times have you said, "I like that idea --- I'll start that first thing in the morning."?If we want changes in our life, we must create those changes.  I hear agents saying that the market is so bad --- these are the very agents who keep doing what they did yesterday and wonder why they are not having success. They have gotten into a rut. I know that I am guilty especially when it comes to starting a "diet".  I can always start tomorrow or I can wait and start on Monday morning. So many … (26 comments)

Want to Live? - A Personal Story - 03/08/09 02:48 PM
 
Want to Live? - Personal Story 
 
Personal story for you ladies and men - this story has been told before, but I did not get many comments and it was back in Oct. 2008 when I was brand new to AR.  I felt inspired to tell it again after reading Judy Jennings' blog today. I feel that I would like to share with you the details of my cancer scare----so that it may help or save you or one of your loved ones. Although mammograms are very important - critical- they don't always find the "c" --- I … (5 comments)

WARNING - Dangerous Form of Breast Cancer - Please Watch - 03/08/09 02:09 PM
This blog hit home to me so much that I just had to re-blog it.  I am hoping more folks will read it if it comes from another source.  I am a breast cancer survivor and I had not heard of IBC.
Please watch the video if you don't read the blog.

Via Judy Jennings - Realtor® Serving Plymouth & Barnstable Counties (Cedrone and MacDonald Real Estate):
This is something that everyone should watch and share with others. We all know that breast cancer can be a devastating and sometimes fatal disease if it goes undetected. Did you know that there is … (0 comments)

Welcome to New AR Members - 03/07/09 02:53 PM
 
Welcome to New Members I would like to introduce to our Active Rain community several new members. Kea Whatley --- Kea (pronounced Kee) is newly licensed and new to AgentOwned Realty -- Mt. Pleasant office.  I encourage her to participate in AR because I have found it to be a wealth of information. Angela Williams -- Angela work in our Santee office of AgentOwned Realty. She will be able to utilize Active Rain to assist the sales associates there. Chuck O'Morrow --  Chuck is a very successful real estate professional who has just joined AgentOwned Realty -- the Isle of … (6 comments)

Big Supporter of Mt. Pleasant Community - 03/07/09 01:20 PM
 
AgentOwned Realty Big Supporter of Mt. Pleasant Community The Mt. Pleasant agent/owners have always been so community oriented.  At any suggestions as to a type of support, they are all over it. Red, White & Blue Fridays are big --- we all wear red, white & blue to show our support of our troops who give their lives so that we can have our freedom. Christmas stockings for the troops overseas were prepared by our agent/owners. Habitat for Humanity --- this is a great cause and a couple of years ago, we were able to raise enough money to build … (1 comments)

Measuring A Flag Pole - 03/06/09 04:18 PM
 
MEASURING A FLAG POLE
 
 
    Ray & Bubba
( Redneck mechanical engineers)
were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up.
A blond haired woman walked by and asked what they were doing.   'We're supposed to find the height of the flagpole,' said Bubba,
'but we don't have a ladder.' The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts,
and laid the pole down.  Then she took a tape measure from her
pocket, took a measurement, announced, 'Eighteen feet, six inches,'
 and walked away. Ray shook his head and … (8 comments)

A Real Beautiful Day - 03/04/09 03:49 PM
 
A Beautiful Video
 
Thanks to Craig Rutman of North Carolina, I am able to share this beautiful video.   Craig answered my blog asking for help in converting a power point presentation into a video.  You Active Rainers are so awesome.
 


 



The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Santee, Manning, Sumter & Florence.  all in South Carolina … (12 comments)

Here We Grow Again - 03/04/09 02:12 PM
 
Here We Grow Again AgentOwned Realty Co. (for those who missed my first blog) is a primarily a real estate company (owned by its sales associates) that offers multiple services for the consumers. The agent/owners offer the true one-time shop for the consumer. I will go into the different services that are offered in another blog. Currently we have 9 offices throughout the Charleston, SC tri-county area. Then we travel up the road a little and have an office in Santee, SC, then 2 offices in Manning (one of which is at Wyboo Plantation), then we travel up the road … (6 comments)

A Beautiful Video - 03/04/09 01:17 PM
 
A Beautiful Video
 
It came to me as a Power Point and I have tried to convert it to You Tube.   I was not successful with that.

It is so beautiful that I wanted to share with my AR friends.  Does anyone out there know how I can share a Power Point with you on AR?
 

 


The AgentOwned Realty serves your real estate needs for:
Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Santee, Manning, Sumter & Florence.  all … (4 comments)

G-Mail is Awesome - 03/02/09 03:51 PM
 
G-Mail is Awesome I have been using gmail instead of email for several months now.  It was very difficult to give up Microsoft Outlook, but I did and became a truly devoted google person. The one thing that had bothered me about gmail was that one could not sync the contacts with your phone/blackberry. They have just come out with the new addition--- we can now not only sync the calendar, but the contacts as well.  Yeah!!!!!! The most wonderful part of google to me (besides the fact that it is free) is the fact that you can do everything … (18 comments)

Is There Really An Agent Owned Real Estate Company ? - 03/02/09 12:54 PM
 
Is There Really an Agent Owned Real Estate Company Out There? Yes, AgentOwned Realty is owned by its sales associates.  We call them agent/owners. 100% of the dividend stock of the company is owned by its agent/owners. I read a couple of blogs recently about dreaming -- Dreams come true  -- Liz Moras and there is another one I cannot think of right now.  Anyway these blogs got me thinking about AgentOwned Realty. 1976 I was licensed in real estate and for the next 16 years worked in a traditional real estate environment.  Boyd (my husband) and I have owned … (6 comments)

Do YOu Believe in Signs? - 03/01/09 04:23 PM
 
Do You Believe in Signs? I have been speaking with a very successful Realtor about joining our AgentOwned family.  We were speaking today and she says she is so close to making the decision.  She has prayed about it and thinks about it a lot.  She has even gone so far as to speak to her broker about the possibility. Recently, in a local real estate magazine, she had placed a half page ad.  Well, totally with no direction from anyone, AgentOwned happened to be on the bottom half of the page with an announcement.  This is a very large … (11 comments)

Goals - 03/01/09 04:06 PM
 
Goals Since I am a non-competing broker-in-charge, I don't have listing or sales goals for myself --- but, I have recruiting contact goals.  My goal is a minimum of 10 actual verbal contacts with potential agents each week. Our weeks run from Monday thru Sunday.  I try really hard to make a few contacts each day.  But inevitably, I get really busy with other things and don't get to making those calls. Then what happens?  Sunday comes around and I'm short on my contacts.  So, here I am in the office on a Sunday afternoon making my calls.  As it … (8 comments)

 
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Liz Loadholt Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC

Address: AgentOwned Realty, 824 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464

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