active rain: Do You Tell Your Clients Your True Feelings? - 12/30/07 10:21 PM
I have been wondering if it is a good idea to tell current and perspective clients what you think of the future of the real estate market.
Obviously all major economists think this is just the beginning - and I tend to agree. But should I tell my clients to wait … (18 comments)
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active rain: MongoFax - Everyone Should Get On Board - 12/30/07 09:34 PM
I am sitting in Delaware - visiting the in-laws when I do business in Orange County, California. My phone rings and I have an agent on the other line telling me he has an offer on one of my listings. Wonderful - the next question - "Where do I fax it?"
Well, … (10 comments)
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active rain: Being out of Town - No reason to stop Working - 12/30/07 09:08 PM
I know vacations are key to stress relief and you should take them but there is not reason to turn away or delay business just because you are out of town.
I have a set of 3 Realtors I trust to do things as I would, and not ask for money in … (8 comments)
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active rain: Separate Yourself! - 12/28/07 10:00 PM
This is the time to distance yourself from the competition. In a slow market most agents are feeling the pressure of reduced income and harder efforts for less return.
Use this to your advantage.
Work harder and be upbeat. Find the good parts of a down market and exploit them. Sure, you will … (10 comments)
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active rain: Follow Up on Closing Cost Fraud - 12/27/07 07:27 PM
I have written 2 blogs about closing cost fraud and have received many comments - some of which are very disconcerting. I have found some agents find this practice acceptable which to me is very scary.
I just came across this article in RISMEDIA which addresses the issue and will hopefully put … (5 comments)
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active rain: I was asked to Commit Fraud - Again!!! - 12/13/07 11:04 PM
So, 8 days ago I posted a blog about a buyer asking me to commit fraud. You can read it if you wish.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/297549/I-was-Asked-to
Today I was asked by an agent to do the same thing on the same property. So, to reiterate....
I have a condo listed for $299,000 and he wanted to … (19 comments)
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active rain: Fullerton, California - Calendar of Events for the Month of December, - 12/08/07 09:45 PM
For those of you who live in the city of Fullerton, or thought of visiting - I thought I would post the cities calendar of events for the month of December. The city is filled with cultural events, time honored traditions, and constantly making new ones.
The calendar is taken from the … (0 comments)
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active rain: Smoking Deal in Lower Raymond Hills - Single Level Condo w/ 2 Car Garage $269,000 - 12/02/07 04:47 PM
Just Listed.
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active rain: We all Need Support Staff - The most important person - 09/25/07 11:30 PM
I would like to give credit to my biggest enabler: My Wife.
We all have people that we work with, and some have people that work for them, but we all need someone to help us emotionally share the enjoyment of a closed transactions, and to help us move on from … (5 comments)
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active rain: Giving Sound Advice - Not just trying to make a deal - 09/24/07 11:42 PM
This is just a quick note about something I have found Realtor's forgetting.
Telling perspective clients misleading information or half-truths might get you a deal in the short run - but they will remember and your reputation will be in the drain.
With current market conditions and a lot of people doing … (6 comments)
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active rain: MeMe'd in the O.C. - What do I do now? - 09/15/07 07:06 PM
So.... I am checking my email and I receive a contact from AR. "You have been MEME'd" - what the heck is this about? So I click the links and find out about this great 'tag- you are it' system of who we are and how we became us.
So first off … (9 comments)
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active rain: PcAnywhere - Be Productive on the Road - 09/15/07 06:33 PM
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active rain: Technology buff employs ‘old fashioned’ service. - 09/13/07 01:22 PM
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Adam Brett (714) 496-8116
September 7, 2007
Technology buff employs ‘old fashioned’ service.
Adam Brett considers himself a high-tech Realtor® and he has an award to prove it. He was recently announced as a winner of … (0 comments)
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active rain: Is the Realtor responsible for a homeowner's valuables and property? - 09/13/07 12:07 PM
I was asked the questions last night if I feel I am responsible for the belongings of my clients.
With an emphatic NO I will explain why.
As soon as I take a listing I let my clients know strangers will be coming into their home and while they might have a real … (18 comments)
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active rain: Spending money in a slower market. - 09/13/07 11:57 AM
I see it across the board - Realtors, Brokers, Lenders and anyone in the business is cutting costs, letting employees go, slimming marketing, and trying to save money overall.
While most people in the business are tightening up for tough times, I am trying to take the opposite approach.
In the market … (12 comments)
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active rain: The Best Cellular Service for Wireless Internet - 09/09/07 12:56 PM
This post will go over my service and speed, and I am hoping other users will run the test and post their service and speed.
I recently bought a Laptop Connect Card from Verizon and am very happy with the service and speed. I tried to do a lot of research before … (19 comments)
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active rain: How to Use Microsoft Outlook for Contact Management and Followup - 09/08/07 03:24 PM
I have made Microsoft Outlook an integral part of my business and I have simplified it to the point of routine.
I was recently asked to go over my implementation so here it is.
I am sure most people can figure out how to enter a contact in Outlook and there are multiple … (51 comments)
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active rain: How Is Your Open House Today? - Deep Thoughts for the day - 09/08/07 01:59 PM
Here I am again at my open house - a weekend ritual for me.
It is part of my business plan that I work from 10:00am to 5:00pm every weekend, barring something special, and hold a listing open.
This weekend I took it a step further as I have a unique opportunity … (11 comments)
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active rain: California State University Fullerton - Facts and Information - 09/02/07 04:47 PM
In 1957, Cal State Fullerton became the 12th State College in California to be authorized by the State Legislature as a degree granting institution. The following year a site was designated for the campus to be established in northeast Fullerton, California. The property was purchased in 1959. This is the … (0 comments)
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active rain: Cal State Fullerton - Celebrating 50 Years - 09/01/07 04:54 PM
Cal State Fullerton will be celebrating its 50 year anniversary
Especially for Alumni... Visit special displays for Titan Alumni located at the north end of the Quad: Alumni Homecoming Booths – by the Decade Stop by the booth that matches your graduation date. Enjoy the company of fellow alums, memorabilia … (3 comments)
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