february 2008: Stay Calm...When What You Really Want To Do Is Scream! - 02/29/08 07:10 PM
It happens to the best of us. You know - you get into a discussion with someone but you disagree with their points. You politely but firmly state your own views only to have the other person say something totally off the wall. This happens in blogging as well as in … (17 comments)
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february 2008: Don't Be Like Everyone Else! - 02/29/08 12:59 PM
Using Unusual Marketing Opportunities
Let me start off by saying that traditional marketing methods work. And everyone's doing it. Agents across the world send out recipe cards, sports schedules, and calendars. That's because, when sent to the right people, these things are kept for a long, long time. And they are usually … (15 comments)
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february 2008: Forget About It! - 02/27/08 08:05 PM
I have a confession to make. I'll just call it "pregnancy brain loss." What happens is that I go into a room and forget what I went in there for. I'll pick up the phone and forget who I was going to call. Did I take my medicine today? Did I turn on … (8 comments)
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february 2008: Are You a VA or Agent In Ohio? - 02/25/08 11:39 AM
If so, we've got a new group for you! The group has been formed to promote VAs in Ohio as well as to share tips on technology and working efficiently and effectively for our clients.
Agents in Ohio are more than welcome as this may be the venue for you to ask questions you've … (0 comments)
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february 2008: New Group for Ohio VAs and Agents! - 02/25/08 11:37 AM
Hi everybody!
I'm really excited today! A new group has been started for Virtual Assistants in Ohio. The group has been formed to promote VAs in Ohio as well as to share tips on technology and working efficiently and effectively for our clients.
Agents in Ohio are more than welcome as this may be the … (0 comments)
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february 2008: Help Me, Help You! - 02/22/08 01:08 PM
Have you ever seen the movie "Jerry Maguire?" The scene in the bathroom where he's trying to convince his only client to cut him some slack. He yells over and over, in different inflections, "Help ME, help YOU!" Well, that's me! Call me your personal Jerry Maguire! You see, I need … (5 comments)
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february 2008: Are You Branding The Right Thing? - 02/21/08 12:38 PM
I've been reading lately about agents getting up-to-speed with branding and I think that's terrific!! There are three things I believe every agent should have:
A niche marketA brand for their nicheA Virtual Assistant 8-)What I've been reading, however, has me a little concerned. Are you branding the right thing? That's my question and, before … (6 comments)
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february 2008: Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Get Started? - 02/19/08 03:28 PM
So many folks are becoming real estate agents these days and are told they should hang their license with this brokerage or that for this reason or the other. Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, Prudential - the list goes on and on.
Another big issue to consider as a new agent is whether or … (11 comments)
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february 2008: Is It Truly "Unprofessional"? - 02/17/08 06:10 PM
I came across a blog today where the agent was wondering about taking her child with her to an open house. Some comments were made about how taking a child to work was "unprofessional." That got me to thinking. (And I really hope this doesn't turn into a controversial subject.) Why is it … (13 comments)
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february 2008: Calling all Ohio-Based Virtual Assistants! - 02/17/08 03:31 PM
A new group has been started for VAs that live and play in Ohio! Come join us in sharing advice, motivating each other to reach our goals, and getting to know one another!
The group can be found here: http://activerain.com/groups/OhioVAs
Come on over! The weather's great (of course, I mean virtually because it's still … (0 comments)
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february 2008: Which Category Are You In? (I Hope #1!!) - 02/15/08 04:51 PM
It's boring. It's mundane. It isn't relevant. It's the same old thing that every other realtor is doing. What am I talking about??
Your Marketing!!
There are three main groups of real estate professionals:
Those who are effectively utilizing marketing campaigns to grow their businesses.Those who are haphazardly using some kind of marketing campaign, … (2 comments)
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february 2008: Missing the Gems - Past Clients - 02/14/08 01:29 PM
Are you passing up what could be one of your greatest sources of new business? Because, if you did your job the way that I'm hoping you did, you helped someone (a single person, couple, or family) get into a new home one day in the not-too-distant past. I'm talking about your past clients!
New clients are … (9 comments)
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february 2008: Question: Looking for Post-Paid Gift Cards - 02/12/08 06:57 PM
I'm trying to find sources where our clients can purchase post-paid gift cards (as opposed to pre-paid). By post-paid, I mean that you can get cards and only pay the value after the recipient has redeemed it.
Starbucks used to have something like this but I can't find anything now.
So, any suggestions … (2 comments)
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february 2008: March Unique Marketing Ideas! - 02/12/08 03:55 PM
Have you wanted to add a little spruce to your marketing diet? Well, here are a few ideas that I hope will get your noodles cooking in the right direction! If you'd like to have assistance in designing even more ideas or implementing these, just give me a holler!
Here are a few unique holidays … (5 comments)
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february 2008: Are You Ready To Give Up? - 02/12/08 12:39 PM
Are you ready to throw in the towel? Tired of following-up on leads? Tired of calling people who said they were ready but keep telling you "not now?" Tired of going to house after house, only to have the buyer say "not this one?" Tired of writing contract after contract, only … (17 comments)
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february 2008: Who's Got on Purple Stretch Pants?? - 02/08/08 04:55 PM
We all have a choice...
We can choose to be the best at what we do or we can choose not to be the best. We can choose to excel at whatever we put our hands to or we can choose to just get by. Why am I saying this? Aftter all, … (13 comments)
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february 2008: The Great Balancing Act! - 02/07/08 02:01 PM
Let's face it... Being an entrepreneur is not as easy as one might think. How many times have people said they envy you because you can set your own hours, work when you want to work, and watch your favorite soap operas at your leisure in the middle of the day? But it … (4 comments)
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february 2008: How VAs Charge for Services - 02/07/08 11:13 AM
After you've decided how you want to use a Virtual Assistant, you will need to consider several things to help in deciding which one you will work with.
Aside from finding a VA who provides the services you need, pricing is the next biggest issue.
Most VAs provide their services in these ways:
Retainer … (4 comments)
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february 2008: How Do You Help Clients with Blogs? - 02/07/08 10:09 AM
Hello fellow VAs!
I'd like to find out how you typically assist your clients with their blogs. We have helped clients by writing posts for their blogs and keeping their information up-to-date. We also post their listings to their blogs for more exposure.
What other services have you provided your clients with regard … (2 comments)
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february 2008: Question: Featured Posts - 02/07/08 09:50 AM
Hello again -
I'm back with another question!
I've recently been honored to have one of my blog posts become a featured post but I'm not quite sure how this works. If you post your blog to certain groups, is it one of those group moderators who features your post? If so, how … (6 comments)
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february 2008: Am I Too Big (Or, GASP! Too Small) ? - 02/03/08 04:10 PM
Are you too big? Too small? Somewhere stuck in the middle? Or do you have absolutely no idea? What am I talking about?
At what point in your business should you consider utilizing a Virtual Assistant?
This is a question that has plagued many real estate professionals so lets talk about it!
Realtors … (6 comments)
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february 2008: Question: Who's Subscribed to Your Blog? - 02/01/08 02:29 PM
Another question for you.
How do you find out who's subscribed to your blog? I have people subscribed but I have no idea how to find out who they are so I can say thanks!
Also, how do you get people to sign up to your blog? Is this something I should be … (8 comments)
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