Real estate blog entries tagged with good business practices by Richie Alan Naggar, agent & author (people first...then business Ran Right Realty )

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good business practices: UNCLEAN HANDS HOW YOU GO ABOUT IT MATTERS - 03/23/13 11:53 PM

Did you make a buck or did the buck make you? I have seen people stop at nothing to make something happen. I like drive, commitment, focus, and even tenacity but not when you employ unethical tactics or behavior. You not only lose me, but you have lost your self in the process too
ARE YOUR HANDS DIRTY?
In a court of law, they call it unclean hands. You may have a point or two on whatever your complaint or lawsuit is, but if they find "unclean hands", it diminishes your position considerably and will be argued so. Dirty hands says … (2 comments)

good business practices: BE ON TIME NO SHOW OR SILENCE IS A NO NO - 03/19/13 06:34 AM

I cannot believe in this day and time with all the technology around, stiff competition and money and opportunities just waiting to be claimed that there are people who do not keep their appointments on time. Remember I am talking about adults here. Remember in junior high and high, they call it a tardy. You get so many of those and you either go see the counselor or it affects your grade. Parents are notified too
TRYING TO EDUCATE YOU
They were trying to teach you back then to be responsible and self-reliable but some people weren't ready. It was not … (9 comments)

good business practices: THE MAN WHO CUPPED MY EAR - 05/05/12 11:35 PM

I worked for a old Jewish man for 12 years who had experienced the depression and two world wars. He came out of it all a very wealthy man. I learned things from him that were not written in books. Relevant down to earth things that many were even strange when I heard them. They all held up over time
ONE DAY...YOU WILL KNOW
He told me constantly that one day I would thank him. Of course, I would respond incorrectly to that statement not knowing what it meant. He knew and he planted those seeds for me to discover at a later time. I … (8 comments)

good business practices: ANSWERING THE PHONE ON THE FIRST RING - 04/20/12 01:56 AM

Who in their right mind answers the phone on the first ring? It can cause a rise in blood pressure or even a heart attack in those making calls. We all know that the first ring is to announce that a call is coming in. Then, the second or third ring gives a person time to answer. They have to reach and then navigate the phone into the answering position...
I AM LOVED JUST FOR ANSWERING
I still startle people now and then by actually answering on the first or second ring. It never fails to please the one calling that they … (3 comments)

good business practices: WHY WE NEED ETHICS MORALS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS (right way) - 03/19/12 03:36 AM

The short answer is because man does not live by bread alone. Laws, rules, and regulations are meant to preserve order and consistency. They help large groups function smoothly and with less difficulties. But you cannot regulate the heart or conscience with LAW. It is above the law and it rules
BECOME MEN AND WOMEN OF CONSCIENCE
Everything else we do has to be bounced off the inner part of our selves. It has to meet the test of being the right thing to do. Everyone has this mechanism in them that works non-stop even while you sleep until you die. … (0 comments)

good business practices: ONE DEAL FROM ACTIVERAIN BLOGGING MAKES IT ALL MAKE SENSE - 03/08/12 06:56 AM

I came to ActiveRain for knowledge and education. The knowledge I was looking for was practical applications and solutions in the Real Estate industry. I was thrilled to read and dialog in regards to what others were experiencing with their escrows, banks, clients and fellow agents. I thought this is a valuable tool this ActiveRain
WAIT...YOU CAN MAKE MONEY TOO?
Then, one day I read about people getting referrals and having an increase in their business flow and I became intrigued. I have learned to be open about anything introduced until I have a reason not to be. I thought how … (7 comments)

good business practices: WELL WHICH ONE IS IT SAID THE CALLER - 03/03/12 04:53 AM

I have listings and other business interests that I blog about all the time. When something changes or needs to be updated, I do so right away. On listings that I offer like the MLS, I change them accordingly. On other things that I do, it is handled the same way. HERE'S THE RUB...Others copy my stuff and don't keep it current
FIRST HAND INFORMATION
What I post is current. What someone else is doing who can say? That is why sites like Zillow, Trulia, Realtor etc will never be great because they rely on second hand information to make their engines run.
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good business practices: CUSTOMER SERVICE MEANS SERVING THE CUSTOMER NOT SERVING THEM UP - 11/14/11 06:34 AM

Now more than ever, I want customer service. I want to be won over, wooed, spoiled, and catered too especially during these times. I require that if you want ...my money, my patronage, and my word of mouth. Nothing less will satisfy. The days of talking service without results are being replaced by walking consumers.
TALK TO ME
I don't want to be put on hold when I call and I don't want to be kept waiting when I am out and about. I will do my part in the economy and spend money. However, I will expect customer service in … (5 comments)

good business practices: BANK OF AMERICA I AM WATCHING YOUR ACTIONS NOT WORDS - 11/07/11 09:04 AM

As I write this post, to my immediate right side, is an ad for Bank of America saying "we are here to help" Reach us quickly and easily etc... My pal and fellow rainmaker Carla Muss Jacobs mentioned them advertising on ActiveRain in a comment. Now, I get it thank you Carla. Okay, nice ads does not a person, place or thing make.
I AM OPEN TO CHANGE..REAL CHANGE THAT IS
I am open to change and to anyone that brings value to the table. So far, B of A speaks with forked tongue is what my Apache warrior brothers would … (22 comments)

good business practices: SCROOGE STORY OF SALVATION AND REDEMPTION COVETED SECOND CHANCE - 10/16/11 05:01 AM

I read the book and have seen many movie versions of SCROOGE some of which are very good. It remains a good story with meaning and applies to anyone past, present, or future. The point is potent and when the person is ready to hear it, they will. Until then, it remains entertaining and leaves room for thought
A VERY COMMON STORY LINE
Scrooge starts out like we all do. He comes from a home with some minor problems and doesn't receive the love or attention he would have liked. Instead, he is treated distantly until someone intervened for his better … (4 comments)

good business practices: I JUST LEFT A BUSINESS MEETING WHERE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SEW - 10/11/11 11:19 AM

As I travel through life, I live and I learn. I have never been here before and there is much to do and take in. To identify one's moral compass early on in life and learn to listen to it makes for not only for more pleasant sailing, but deep restful guilt free sleep too. I just left a meeting where people who lie, cheat and steal get what they bargained for
LYING TAKES NO EFFORT
You see it is so easy to make things up, or hold back information. With little or no effort, you can lie and deceive and … (4 comments)

good business practices: ACTIVERAIN CONTESTS PROMOTES REAL ESTATE WELL BEING - 10/11/11 03:35 AM

I recently entered a contest held here on ActiveRain. It was fun, productive and educational. It promoted good will, interaction with my fellow Real Estate wizards and as a bonus...intimacy. Knowing others and being known is a very rewarding experience for human beings
THE CONTEST
As to this contest, I was amazed at the amount of information shared from different sources across the country. If you take this group of committed focused people (Rainmakers) and throw them a challenge, they will throw you back a growth win no problem..
CONSULTING WITH ACTIVERAIN
ActiveRain continues to rise to that of a premiere … (5 comments)

good business practices: REAL ESTATE WITH REAL SERVICE STILL OFFERS REAL RESULTS - 09/20/11 07:19 AM

When someone gets what they want, there is nothing that can describe that wonderful complete feeling accurately. I like to refer to it as someones WELL BEING which is my primary interest when conducting business. I recognize that everyone has to receive what they want and not all of us are alike. Seeking that is worthwhile and doable
HOW CAN I HELP YOU IS A SINCERE QUESTION
I like to be intimate when conducting business. By intimate I mean that I need to know what you want and what will make you happy. Then, I am clear on where to direct … (3 comments)

good business practices: CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE - 09/19/11 09:55 AM

Today, customer servicing is an integral responsible part of any business plan in capturing and more importantly holding a market share for whatever your business is. We have learned how word of mouth can reward and also poison your plans depending on how the retailer or offer-or of the service responds to complaints or criticisms
ANYONE WHO ARGUES WILL GET KISSED......THE KISS OF DEATH
Anyone who argues with a customer today is completely out of their minds. I have always maintained that the customer may not not always be right, but they are never wrong. Think other wise and you are … (0 comments)

good business practices: TOUGH TIMES PRODUCE DIAMONDS BUT THE COAL DOESN'T KNOW THAT - 09/16/11 06:28 AM

No one likes to suffer, but many success stories contain some suffering even if it is short-lived. All well worth any inconvenience to realize a break through, a mile stone, or a success. I worked with a man for 12 years who was mega-wealthy. A retired pharmacist who became a successful Real Estate investor...but it didn't start out that way
THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND TWO WORLD WARS
This man I worked for was a product of the great depression and two world wars. Tough, bleak times to try to survive let alone get ahead. Add a family to it and it … (2 comments)

good business practices: NETWORKING WORKS IF YOU WORK IT BUT HOW - 09/14/11 03:32 AM

It is so simple that we made it complex to stymie the intellectuals out there. What is networking? It is being in a social frame of mind wherever you go. Everyone loves to talk and share. Good listeners have paths beaten to their doors when it they activate their caring or listening modes. Asking questions starts the process. From there, anything can happen
ASKING QUESTIONS OF OTHERS
I can ask a general question to a group or specific to an individual. From there, conversation ensues and you just networked. You can tweak it up or down. Sometimes a smile will trigger … (8 comments)

good business practices: BRILLIANT IDEA HAS WIN/WIN/WIN LEGS DURING THESE HARD TIMES - 09/12/11 12:17 PM

My son Joshua D. Naggar the attorney (yes, I get to say that), comes to me often with out of the box thinking, reports and great ideas. Bob DiPrimio at coast2coastgraphix.com 951-285-3406 calls and says the following to Joshua: I have deal I want to suggest to you. I will take your business card or logo plus contact data and put it on a coffee mug
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL
He has made deals with the local diners in many areas all over Southern California to use those mugs every day for a year. Consequently people will be sipping their coffee … (8 comments)

good business practices: PEOPLE FIRST THEN BUSINESS - 09/12/11 10:00 AM

What is so unusual about that? If you are selling services, then that is the correct order of the service to be given. The customer must come first, be of prime importance, protected, serviced, and seen to it that they got what was promised. Repeat that as necessary and you just may have a successful business on your hands
THE SYSTEM WORKS EITHER WAY
The reverse is true too. Start taking for granted that people come first and you will slowly see the negative effects of that commonly called the KISS OF DEATH or bad word of mouth. It will take … (7 comments)

good business practices: TENACITY PERSISTENCY OF PURPOSE WILL GET YOU WHERE YOU HAVE TO GO - 09/07/11 07:40 AM

You may have heard the word, but it is not used commonly in our every day lives and experiences although I believe that some practice it quite often and without knowing that they do. When used for the right reasons, this little dynamic called tenacity can get a lot done. This bears looking into especially today
TENACITY: never giving up. Sticking with something to the end result. determined and hard to stop or change
WHAT IT AIN'T
I am not talking about being pushy or practicing insanity which is redundant behavior that produces no results yet continues to disappoint while going … (0 comments)

good business practices: MOVING WITH A PURPOSE STILL ATTRACTIVE TO BEHOLD - 09/05/11 09:13 AM

When you see someone on a mission i.e. going from point A to point B, it makes sense. You see we were not put here to just wander aimlessly doing nothing. Look around you and you see all forms of life moving with purpose. How much more then should the most intelligent life on this planet move? We need to set the example and hold to it
CONGRESS YOU MOVE, BUT NOT WITH A PURPOSE
Congress should meet to settle and not settle until they have solved all issues. have food brought in, water dispersed and doors locked except for bathrooms. … (0 comments)

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