real estate guy: 809 Pulley Drive Madison WI, home for sale Burke Heights. 53714 - 08/16/08 11:39 PM
Incredible Location, East Madison Wisconsin.
This home is in the Burke Heights neighborhood, such a quiet neighborhood tucked away by a neighborhood park and city dog park. Yet you are so close the entrance to a major highway and on the way down town, the first stop light or sign is
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real estate guy: Market Update, July 2008, Madison Wisconsin - 08/16/08 11:22 PM
I have charted the monthly sales of single family homes in Madison Wisconsin. (not condos)
For comparison, I used 2007 figures. Here is what I found:-
The July 08 figure is a bit scary although this was taken August 10 and more sales may yet be reported. But I
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real estate guy: Seller BuyDown, net sellers more $$$, save buyers $$$ - 08/07/08 10:59 PM
Once in a while an opportunity runs aground because the buyers and sellers can not quite come to terms. (I must say that the Real Estate Guy team has been very successful at negotiating to keep the transaction together.)
The art of negotiating is not something we take lightly in this
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real estate guy: What the Housing Stimulus Bill means to Realtors and Home Owners - 08/04/08 10:16 PM
The National Realtors Assciation promoted a Housing Stimulus bill which was signed into law July 30th.
Because of it's consequences in our industry, Realtor should be aware of its contents.
NAR President Richard Gaylord said "This legislation will go a long way to help stabilize the housing market and make the dream
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real estate guy: E.V.P. Quality Coffee in Madison Wisconsin - 07/25/08 10:08 PM
EVP Coffee, Madison Wisconsin,
I was out and about in Madison Wisconsin today, had a spare hour so i stopped in at a new (to me) Coffee shop.
I was very pleasantly surprised to see a spacious yet quiet and comfortable place. It was busy and I soon found out why.
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real estate guy: July sales looking up in Madison. - 07/11/08 11:06 PM
MAdison Wisconsin
I must admit, late May and June were very slow and I was getting a little worried about paying the bills and looking after my team and my family. I am sure this does not fetch many pangs of sympathy from those outside of the industry who feel that
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real estate guy: Video Email anyone? - 05/09/08 11:55 PM
Who uses video email?
How is it working? What do you use it for? Which company do you use? Any tips, suggestions?
I am considering using video email. I am thinking it could be a point of difference but I am surprised it's use is not more wide spread.
Real
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real estate guy: Real Estate professional adjusts to the market. - 05/09/08 09:55 PM
Real Estate Guy still pushing the boundaries of traditional Real Estate
For so long, Real Estate has been considered the realm of individual agents all doing their own thing. Many companies discourage any type of practice out side of this model. Prefereing to keep agents separate because it is better
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real estate guy: 4829 Eldorado Ln, Madison Wi, 53716 - Pending - 04/25/08 10:52 PM
Madison, Wisconsin, Home For sale in a wonderful neighborhood, just blocks to Elvehjem school.
A new front deck above the street is a perfect day to sit and watch the occasional car and the neighbors as you unwind from a busy day.
If you prefer, the fenced real yard
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real estate guy: It's Spring time in Madison Wi - 04/14/08 12:04 AM
I am excited, it is April. The season where there some great events. Here are just a few of my favorite. April 17th. UW Varsity Band Spring Concert. You have likely heard of the UW band concert's 5th quarter. Well band conductor Mike Leckrone brings you an incredible performance and each year it gets
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real estate guy: 905 Tompkins Rd Madison Wi 53716 - 04/03/08 10:07 PM
HOME FOR SALE, MADISON WISCONSIN! This is such a nice part of town, tucked away between Monona and the south east Madison, close to the conservatory. Yet super convenient to the main highways for a quick- we are talking minutes and miles - to work! Yes, we have been selected to place this
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real estate guy: 3810 Birch Ave Madison Wi 53705- Pending - 03/29/08 12:45 AM
This is a fantastic location for the urban family relocating to Madison for a quick bike, bus or driving commute to university, hospital or the capital. It's 1 house from the Glenway golf course and several blocks from the bike trail.
This truly unique home has lots to
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real estate guy: Active Rain Success - 03/24/08 07:55 PM
I will be honest, that like any of my business, success seems to come slowly to me. I have been active in AR for over a year. All be it I have learnt to temper my use to an hour or 2 a week. But I just listed my first property directly
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real estate guy: Newspaper advertising for open houses? to do or not to do? - 03/18/08 09:55 PM
After helping clients with their housing problems, and finding solutions for 15 years, I still come across questions for which I do not have an immediate answer. It is usually a question which gets me thinking and puts into question a piece of my practice. Questions are something I like because they make
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real estate guy: Family Reunion near miss - 03/18/08 09:27 PM
Hi fellow rainers. Were you at family reunion, remember the CNN center? I noticed a few nights ago it got hit by a tornado. just a month after we were there. Wow, kinda eerie! was this a near miss or what? Real estate guy sells home sin Madison Wisconisn, search for homes in Madison
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real estate guy: Google surprise! - 03/05/08 09:46 PM
I had a nice google surprise the other night. I have been struggling with achieving a google ranking of any sort, since giving up my Z57 template site about 6 months ago. Even before then my page www.RealEstateGuy.net, was usually on page 2 or 3.But I had a very pleasant surprise in a recent
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real estate guy: Heritage Heights, Madison, Home sold - 02/28/08 09:59 PM
Real Estate Guy Team just sold another home in Heritage Heights, Madison Wi Zip code 53714 We secured an offer on 606 Merryturn Rd. Madison Wi 53714 Yes it is a good sized home. But we took the main picture from the back, where the decks look impressive and it looks a bit larger
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real estate guy: Keller Williams bucks the trend - 02/19/08 11:09 AM
In a year that all other major companies went backwards, Keller Williams made significant growth. As reported at the Keller Williams Family Reunion, State of the company speech. Given by Mo Anderson and Mark Willis. Increase in Market Centers, 648 to 682. Increase in Agent count 72500 to 74962. Increase in Gross Commission Income
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real estate guy: Ahah's galore at Ramily Reunion - 02/18/08 12:49 PM
We are very fortunate at Keller Williams Realty to have a leader who was successful in a previous down market. In that time, 21 years ago his small company in Austin Texas, went from #10 to #1, in just one year. We are also fortunate he has been proactive in his
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real estate guy: Atlanta, Here We are - 02/09/08 09:27 PM
I've just arrived in Atlanta for our annual convention, we call Family Reunion. We arrived at the airport. and checked into the hotel and took a walk. Atlanta down town looks great. this picture was borrowed from the Super 8 website I where I am staying. My hotel is between the 2 towers! I
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real estate guy: Super snow day - 02/06/08 11:14 PM
We just got dumped on. Yes a foot or so, with drifting so that we had snow 4ft deep outside our front door. Some fun and slight inconvenience, so long as you don't have to go anywhere. Lots of white stuff!! What a winter. I've just seen we are 2.5 inches away from an
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real estate guy: Real Estate Statistics: Home Sale trends in Madison Wi - 01/30/08 10:55 PM
Listings: We can see there is more inventory in late 2007 than 2005, yet not as much as 2006. Sales activity: We were down in sales in the last 3 months of last year. Price: Still increases... This is difficult to understand, it certainly is not my experience! Days on Market: This is still
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real estate guy: Gobsmacked!! no photos - 12/17/07 11:22 PM
I have been working more than usual on the MLS, looking for good properties to suggest for my buyers. Like most buyers I have spoken to recently, I like to view all available photos. I am constantly amazed, bemused, confuddled, and gobsmacked that so many homes have 3, 2, 1, or
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real estate guy: Five a day! Keeps your foreclosure away! - 12/06/07 09:24 PM
If you decided to do a marathon, would you just take to the street and run 26 miles? If you are like me you'd make it about a mile with many stops along the way, and be so sore you'd never want to run again. Same with Prospecting! Companies put on
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real estate guy: Listings, Leads and Leverage - 11/09/07 09:23 PM
We at Keller Williams talk about the 3 L's being the core of Real Estate practice. These are the things of a healthy practice. I have documented my business progress this year. for example this piece on my assistant But I have found another way to create leverage to get more listings. Over the last
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real estate guy: CRS Class a wonderful refresher - 10/21/07 10:40 PM
I spent 2 days this week at a CRS event sponsored by the Wisconsin Chapter of CRS and Wisconsin Realtors Association. The Class, Script doctor and Ninja 11 with Mike Selvaggio. First treat is that Mike will be the National President in 2008. So we were honored to have him in Neenah
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real estate guy: Saving for Retirement through Real Estate - 10/21/07 09:59 PM
Many of us have the same issue, that is to save for a college fund. What is the deal? save $300 a month for 15 years and you have $3,600 per year. or 54,000 plus returns on investment. Say $80,000, I use a citi card with upromise which pays me $1 for
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real estate guy: Buying up- why now is the time to buy a larger home. - 10/17/07 10:08 PM
Real Estate, in Madison Wisconsin, like any place else. There is a time to buy and a time to sell. In general I would prefer not to be a seller at this time if I had a choice. There is a gaping exception. When one is "moving up" or buying a larger house
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real estate guy: Heritage Heights a great place to live, Madison Wisconsin - 10/13/07 09:04 PM
I have known Heritage Heights ever since I came to Madison, 15 years ago. I used to walk the neighborhood, door to door when I was getting started in Real Estate. I still deliver magnets annually. Anyway, I have always enjoyed the people and the beauty of the neighborhood. This Madison, Wisconsin
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real estate guy: To sell or not to sell, what is the difference? - 10/09/07 10:47 PM
Based on what you've heard in the media, you'd likely be surprised to hear that I am enjoying this market. Yes, can you believe it? Why in a tough market am I not only being more successful than ever but enjoying it more too? Because I realized last year that in a new
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real estate guy: Market Report, Westside farmers market, Madison Wi - 10/07/07 10:52 PM
I always enjoy a visit to the one of the many farmers markets in the MAdison Area. The main one on the Capital square is pretty busy and one can buy just about anything, however, my favorite, is the Westside Farmers Market. This weekend we were blessed with perfect weather.It is
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real estate guy: Buyers, Let's go now!! - 10/01/07 11:30 PM
Madison, Wisconsin. Buyers what are we waiting for? Are you looking for a new home, or a small investment? Now is the time to do it. Why? In my 15 years as a Realtor, I have never seen such a good buying opportunity. There is more choice and sellers are actually negotiating. Buyers can get
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real estate guy: Something uplifting, lifts the hairs on the back of my neck - 09/27/07 12:43 AM
I received this you-tube link today. I don't usually even have time to check them out, but I did this time. This is the British version of American Idol. Click here I was blown away by the story, and I must have spent 40 minutes clicking on related subjects as the story unfolded. It
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real estate guy: Mortgage Problems hit home - Associated Bank not to be trusted - 09/21/07 11:02 PM
Of course I have been hearing lots about the problems in the mortgage industry. But up until now, it's effect was really restricted to slowing down the market. Well, that ended abruptly, when I got a full does of it.It was 4pm, buyer and seller sitting in closing rooms, we are
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real estate guy: Effects the Fed Rate cut will have. - 09/18/07 10:20 PM
It sure did surprise me, the Fed cut the Interest rate by a relatively large 0.5%, when a quarter point was more likely. This is actually a pretty drastic cut for a group of economists who barely do anything too quickly. see this article, Independent What does it tell me. It says they are
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real estate guy: Back again - 09/17/07 12:34 AM
So I've returned, actually had 3 weeks away, in England, with a side trip to France. It was a wonderful break. I was able to forget about the stresses of work, knowing I had a team to look after everything. My last job, yes a real paying salaried job, back in England, we
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real estate guy: My career at 10.5 - 08/22/07 11:12 PM
I can truly say that even in a down market that my career is finally at a 10 and one half. This is the scale from one to ten which we use to a determine a sellers readiness. It is true that about Nov 2006, I think my career was in the
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real estate guy: Mega Agent Camp, Texas, August 2007, my ahah's - 08/22/07 10:49 PM
Well I am in the airport at Houston, on my way back from Austin where I spent 2 days getting refreshed, re-immersed in training. Why did I go to Houston and chose to drive 150 miles to Austin? My brother lives there and I took the opportunity to visit, (for 24
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real estate guy: Madison Wisconsin, Market Report, thru July 2007 - 08/17/07 09:32 PM
I've just pulled the stats for sales of home by professional. The results are interesting, if not too surprising. The figures to look at are April -June of the 2 years. East Madison, numbers of homes sold was down about 5%, days on market of the sold listings is about the same. List
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real estate guy: Heartfelt thanks - 08/12/07 11:05 PM
I want to give a heartfelt thanks for all that has happened in my Real Estate Career. If I was a religious man, I would no doubt thank the lord or some other higher being. I have others to thank. WHY?? For the first time in my 15 year career in Real Estate, (in
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real estate guy: Keller Williams Realty and Exit Realty - 08/07/07 11:32 PM
In setting up this AR group, I am provoking discussion, see intro post. This is a match up of companies which I find is most intriguing. First, will someone remind me of why Exit isso called and why would I join a company called Exit? And for that matter KW 2 recent models which offer something for influencing other agents to
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real estate guy: Flat fee Vs Full Service. - 08/07/07 11:15 PM
In our bid to understand each other's models, I suggested a new group, Dualling companies. see the first post here I am making the first post non-company specific as a trial. It is my understanding that net listings claim full service, without the fee, yet they offer no service once the marketing
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real estate guy: Benefits of a Team in Real Estate - 08/03/07 09:22 PM
At the Real Estate Guy, When helping our clients find and sell their homes, we believe in the highest standards of service, integrity, and respect for all. From the outside, Real estate seems to be the easiest way to make a living and get rich. This is mostly illusion, as in
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real estate guy: Sardine's Restaurant, Madison Wisconsin - 08/01/07 11:47 PM
I just attended a networking social with International Professionals and I have to say I was entirely impressed with this fine establishment. Actually this was the second event and each time I have been similarly impressed. First is has a wonderful setting in Machinery row at the Capital end of Williamson (Willy)
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real estate guy: Great Training trip to Chicago! Ahahs! - 07/23/07 11:50 PM
I just got home from a long day to Chicago for a company training. Once again fantastic, this class was called Profit clinic. ie to do with increasing the profit of the company. Now I am just an agent, so you may wonder what I am doing in this type of venue. Well
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real estate guy: FSBO, a painful story as to why no one should ever try to sell a home them selves - 07/21/07 10:18 PM
Forget about the ability of the seller or the process, and their numerous required abilities and past experiences, the reach of the marketing. All of which the common knowledge of why one would use an agent and not try selling on your own. I have a graphic example of why is is
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real estate guy: Why Range Price, the consumer guide - 06/25/07 10:49 PM
When Range pricing first came to Madison Wisconsin, I shied away from it. I did get a good background on it was too new in the market to be acceptable. Now it is well known but it has really not been used to it's full extent. Now, in a slower market, I
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real estate guy: Range Pricing, why it works - 06/16/07 12:17 AM
When I have posted listings with range pricing, I am surprised in the wide response. ranging from disdain to wondering why people don't just offer the lowest price. First a bit of background, then I will give a good example of how it has just worked. Let's start with it's origin. According to a training, Range
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real estate guy: New Logo, feedback - 06/14/07 11:27 PM
Folks, I have been working on a new look and logo for the Real Estate Guy Team.I really didn't have much luck with my designed. We started down the wrong road and all was going well till a colleague called the logo the "G" spot.That is when my designer and I
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real estate guy: Feel Down? Just pick up the phone - 06/13/07 10:37 PM
This is an extremely tough business. The public does not know this, but as self employed people, we are susceptible to down days. When ever I find someone in the office on one of those days, I offer this advice. The difference between success and failure in this business is- after a bad day, winners
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real estate guy: FSBO's do better? NY Times Article, - 06/08/07 11:39 PM
I feel it is about time to respond to the articles in the press promoting Sellers doing better on their own. The New York times article (linked below) is the latest in an apparent crusade against Realtors. To give some credit, this article does give some balance in stating the NAR statistics that
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real estate guy: Ode to a Team Leader - 05/30/07 10:09 PM
Darin resigned as team leader. When I returned from Washington DC after a week trip, I returned to find we had a new team leader. Was I surprised? Yes, Am i upset? NO. I honestly didn't think his style of leadership suited the job. But here is the thing. I am so
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real estate guy: Did You Miss ME? - 05/01/07 10:06 PM
So I took a few days off. My father is in town from England and I have tried to be a good son. First thing to go was Active Rain. I swore off for a whole week!! Unfortunately, I got busy. Not just the good kind of Vacation busy, but insane!!!!! From Friday
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real estate guy: Don't "own" the price on your listings - 04/15/07 12:36 AM
As we all know, Pricing is critical, but just as critical is how we frame the issue at time of listing. Be careful not to "own the price". You own the price when you say "Mr Seller, this is where we should price it". Instead use : "Pricing is not a science,
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real estate guy: Sell Your old listing in 7 days. - 04/15/07 12:30 AM
Have you got listings which are getting old on the market, heading for expiration. And hence a complete waste of your marketing dollars and lead generation efforts? Here is a 7 step process to get your homes sold. Scripts for a price reduction: (Here are a few to chose from) Know one and be
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real estate guy: Free Website for Private Sellers - 04/11/07 12:46 AM
This is an unbelievable deal for anyone selling a home unrepresented in the Madison Area. Get a free web site to display your home. Yes, a free site. You can create your own site, place photos, description and sales details and promote to buyers. In turn, buyers can request showings online too. Sign up
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real estate guy: Don't tick off the back hoe driver! - 04/09/07 10:15 PM
Just a reminder, for you all out there. Don't bite the hand that feeds you, And What ever you do don't tick off the back hoe driver! My friend, Steve Favil from Shorewest in Milwaukee Wi sent me this today. I do hope it lifts your mood today like it did mine. www.realestateguy.net Your Guy
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real estate guy: The death of a diner - 04/06/07 10:23 PM
I love the old greasy spoon diner. One of the ones I loved to stop at was Bev's on East Wash (For those outside of Madison this is East Washington is the main traffic flow through to the capital from the East. It was a pretty seedy area and the restaurant and
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real estate guy: Happiness - your path to it. - 04/05/07 11:46 PM
I received this from a friend and respected coach. It is one of the most life changing pieces I have seen in a long time. I wanted to give credit to Matt Anderson, also of AR fame. The 12 Qualities of Happiness According to psychologist Dan Baker, being miserable is easy
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real estate guy: Results of a good assistant. - 03/29/07 12:52 AM
Following up from my blog about leverage see here I thought I'd follow up with a little note of appreciation for taking that leap again. THIS BUSINESS IS TOO INTENSIVE FOR ONE PERSON. I hired an assistant about 6 weeks ago and as she "gets it" I get busier. She is kept
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real estate guy: Link to City web site - 03/28/07 12:16 AM
This is a link to the City of Madison website for the Emerson Neighborhood. It contains a map, contact information, amenities, and much more info. http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/neighborhoods/profile/27.htmlIf you come across some nice photos of the neighborhood, just send to me and I will by happy to submit.If you would like to look for
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real estate guy: Try this, it may sound crazy - 03/27/07 11:31 PM
We had an very interesting learning experience from our team meeting. With an outcome surprising and well worth sharing with my friends at AR.. Our Team Coach, Darin Persinger, www.sellshocked.com. Told us how we were behind in our listing Goals and after asking us what we were going to do, (you could say
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real estate guy: Marquette Neighborhood, Madison, Wisconsin - 03/27/07 10:31 PM
Marquette Neighborhood - This is one of the best neighborhoods in Madison. Bang on the Isthmus, Just a short bike ride to work around the Capital. Schenks Corner. Here is one of my all time favorites, Wonders Pub, friendly, fun, good food! Then a good walk along the river to Lake Monona.
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real estate guy: Leverage takes off - 03/24/07 10:02 PM
Real Estate Guy Team welcomes Bev Kautzky Bev will be our Buyer specialist; she comes to us with 24 years of experience in Residential Sales with various top companies. Bev has a history of working hard for her clients and loves helping people find homes. "Bev and I have known and
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real estate guy: Why, Mr nice Guy? - 03/23/07 10:59 PM
I received a call today from a local Realtor in another company. He had a referral for me- a listing!! I was driving so after picking myself off the floor, I continued the conversation as if I hadn't driven over the curb and run over 3 people and a garbage can. It
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real estate guy: So how are you finding the market? - 03/17/07 09:21 PM
I am very interested in hearing from you about how you are finding the market. Like many of us, I speak to many across the board in the industry and I really can not get a clear guide from anyone. There are some who say they are doing great, and I
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real estate guy: Exhausted with Active Rain - 03/15/07 08:54 PM
I am exhausted!! I have spent many hours on AR, learning my way round, writing blogs, posting my listings on listings by address. I've got hooked up with the whole points thing and I am nearly addicted. I have to check my account in the morning and night. I'm up till
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real estate guy: Madison Wisconsin, Training/Panel Event, "What's up with this market?" - 03/14/07 10:49 PM
On March 29th in Madison Wi, There will be an event open to all agents. It will revolve around a Panel discussion by top agents from all companies and how they are handling the shifting market. This is an ideal opportunity to come get tips from the best in the industry. Plus,
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real estate guy: Madison, Wi. is #1 Again - 03/13/07 09:34 PM
Yes it is now official, We have another claim to fame. Madison is the #1 city in the country...... as the most walkable city. Beating out Austin Tx #2, San Francisco Ca. #3, and Miami #98 of 100 The list was commissioned by the American Podiatric Medical Association Click here to rean CNN's
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real estate guy: E-Marketing, Maximizing your homes exposure! - 03/04/07 11:17 PM
There are so many online tools to promote your homes, here is a selection of ways that the Real Estate Guy will show your home. Don't forget that 78% of buyers start their home search online. (NAR statistic 2004) read on to find out about the Standard online marketing for the Real Estate
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real estate guy: Leverage, the difference a good assistant makes - 03/02/07 10:42 PM
It comes to us all, at some point in time. Some sooner than others. Some of us resist, kicking and screaming. "I want control, my clients want me to be handling their sale" etc. Yes, I am referring to that point in time where the agent gets too busy and starts to
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real estate guy: Ignorance or Malice and the Realtor Code of Ethics - 03/01/07 09:19 PM
I am a newbie at this blogging thing I hope this is not too controversial for a public forum. I wanted to start a discussion about the ethics of the practice of our competition spreading lies about us. What we call lies spread by either ignorance or malice. Having been around KW for
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real estate guy: Guy Lofts installed as 2007 President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS - 02/24/07 02:35 PM
It is a great pleasure and an honor to be working with this great group of people. I am learning so much which I can put into my business to better serve my clients and I am also giving back to the betterment of the industry. Nationally CRS has 50,000 plus members. In Wisconsin
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