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adam brett: MeMe'd in the O.C. - What do I do now? - 09/15/07 12:06 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 - Thank you to Bill Gassett and his MEME
Well, here I go...

1. I went to college at the University of Delaware where I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering with a double in Economics. GO Blue Hens! I also played Rugby which was one of the greatest … (9 comments)

adam brett: PcAnywhere - Be Productive on the Road - 09/15/07 11:33 AM

Offers heterogeneous host platform support across Windows® (now including Vista), Linux®, and Mac OS X® Universal; all hosts can also be accessed from Microsoft® Pocket PC devices or Web browsersEnables simple, secure connection to remote devices Ensures high security with encryption and password protection Remotely accesses pcAnywhere hosts through firewalls and routersWith the boilerplate text out of the way, I would like to say this productivity tool is excellent for keeping yourself up to date on the road, at open houses, or while on vacation..
I recently implemented the PC Anywhere suite on my desktop server at home, and on my travel … (6 comments)

adam brett: Technology buff employs ‘old fashioned’ service. - 09/13/07 06:22 AM

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 the third annual Hewlett Packard Real Estate Technology contest, which recognizes real estate professionals using technology to provide clients with a better and more personalized experience.
Winners of the contest used HP technology in creative ways to increase sales, save time, be competitive and aid in the overall success of … (0 comments)

adam brett: Is the Realtor responsible for a homeowner's valuables and property? - 09/13/07 05:07 AM

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 estate license, they also might be very unscrupulous. On of the jobs I give my sellers is to remove "anything they do not want stolen." PERIOD.
I will do my best to preserve their home, but in an open house, I cannot guarantee I can watch every person who enters and … (18 comments)

adam brett: Spending money in a slower market. - 09/13/07 04:57 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 of years past Realtors had a lot of money for marketing and advertising. There was a lot of competition and homeowners would receive oodles of fliers and mailers on a daily basis. This has drastically slowed.
Now is the time to increase your marketing. Become know as the person who can … (12 comments)

adam brett: The Best Cellular Service for Wireless Internet - 09/09/07 05:56 AM

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 buying and found Verizon to have the best network coverage in my local area (Orange County, CA).
Here are the major players:
Cingular Boasts their 3G technology which is very fast but very unreliable. I had a 3G phone and when it worked it was excellent, but that was few and … (19 comments)

adam brett: How to Use Microsoft Outlook for Contact Management and Followup - 09/08/07 08:24 AM

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 blogs and sites dedicated to grouping these contacts so I will leave you to do this.
Now that you have your contacts in Outlook and you are starting to set appointments, meeting people and scheduling follow-up, how do you keep track of it all.
Here is what I do.
First I set an … (57 comments)

adam brett: How Is Your Open House Today? - Deep Thoughts for the day - 09/08/07 06:59 AM

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 to brand myself and my work ethic. I happen to have 3 listings on 1 street within 10 homes. I enlisted 2 other top agents in the office to hold my other listings open with me at the third.
Nothing but REMAX signs as far as the eye can see.
They are … (11 comments)

adam brett: The Vultures Are Coming to Waste Your Time - Frivolous Offers in Detail - 09/02/07 10:11 AM

I am sitting in my office and I start to receive a fax. I ask all Realtors to call me before submitting an offer so this must be a junk fax. Nope - it is an "offer", if you can even call it that, and in my opinion a waste of paper and time.
Just so you can see for yourself I have posted the FULL fax below. (Don't worry only 3 pages)
I decided to do some research into these kinds of offers and found the person making the offer advocates making 100 offers a day in hopes of a … (11 comments)

adam brett: California State University Fullerton - Facts and Information - 09/02/07 09:47 AM

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 same year that Dr. William B. Langsdorf was appointed as the founding president of the school.
The university was originally named Orange County State College. Classes began with 452 students in September, 1959. The name of the school was changed to Orange State College in July 1962. In 1964 the name … (2 comments)

adam brett: Beware the Rental Scam - 08/30/07 11:39 AM

This is for real so take notice. If it pertains to you - take action.
You can check out this story from the Channel 10 News.
http://www.10news.com/news/13962225/detail.html

In San Diego, CA there is a crew of scam artists who have come up with a pretty quick way to make money. They have someone with MLS access search for vacant homes that are accessed by combo lock-boxes.
They post the home on Craigslist or other home rental sites and meet the 'mark' at the listed home. They take the first month, last month and security deposit from the people and are never heard from again.
Their … (13 comments)

adam brett: Jury Duty - Does self-employed mean anything anymore - 08/30/07 11:31 AM

I just received a summons for Jury Duty. Now I would love to do my civic duty but I have a newborn and I am the sole provider for my family. As we all know in this Real Estate market any time off can mean lost business.
I submitted I was self employed and any time away from work would create financial hardship. I heard lately this reason is not enough to be excused.
They now have call in Jurors. For those of you who have not heard of this it is: You call in the day before you are scheduled and they … (8 comments)

adam brett: My Open House Today - Deep Thoughts by Adam Brett - 08/26/07 09:36 AM

As I sit in my open house with Verizon Laptop Connect powering my blog - I think is it going to be a good day, and is there a potential lead I let go.
Well - they day will bring what it may, my goal is to capitalize on every person stepping through the door.
So, I opened the door at 11:00AM and it is now 2:30. I have had 23 people so far, and 18 of them are neighbors. I don't look at these people as a waste of time, but a great chance for them to interview me. They see … (13 comments)

adam brett: Do You Have a Market Conditions Disclosure - 08/26/07 09:14 AM

My brother in law is an E&O lawyer and he told me to start using a Market Conditions and Pricing disclosure. I looked at the C.A.R. form and it is for the buyer, but I am looking for the seller.
To protect ourselves in an unstable market, we tell our sellers we will try to get them top dollar, but the market can change quickly and that is out of our control. Also, about pricing being set by them with our guidance.
My brother-in-law is defending 2 cases where sellers realized less than the were 'told' by their Realtor at the … (8 comments)

adam brett: Sunny Hills High School - Facts and Information - 08/23/07 07:13 AM

Sunny Hills High School is a combined public and magnet school located in Fullerton, California, USA. It is part of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District.Sports: Sunny Hills Football 1990 CIF Champions and Freeway League Champions.Sunny Hills Football 1992 CIF Champions and Freeway League Champions. Sunny Hills Football 1994 League Champions.Sunny Hills Football 1996 Freeway League Champions.Sunny Hills Football 1997 Freeway League Champions.Sunny Hills Football 1998 Freeway League champions.Sunny Hills Boys' Basketball 2004 CIF Champions.Until 1992, Sunny Hills Boys' Water Polo Freeway League Champions for 22 consecutive years.Notable alumni: Shane Black, screenwriter and director.Jackson Browne, folk singer. Gary Carter, former … (3 comments)

adam brett: Fullerton High School - Information and Facts - 08/23/07 07:09 AM

Fullerton High School is a high school located in Fullerton, California, United States.History: In 1893 a special election was held to create Fullerton Union High School. The school's first classroom, a rented room on the second floor of the Fullerton Elementary School building, was adequate to house the eight pupils, which constituted the first year's enrollment and the 32 books which made up the library. The high school was Orange County's first.In 1908, FUHS's enrollment was increasing at the rate of 18 percent a year. To accommodate the growth, the school was moved to new quarters on West Commonwealth Avenue, an … (0 comments)

adam brett: Troy High School - Fullerton's Premier School for Technology - 08/23/07 07:03 AM

Troy High has become one of the Top High Schools in the Nation ranking 19th overall and 1st in Computer Science. Located in Lower Raymond Hills in a beautiful neighborhood, this school is one of the best in Orange County.
Troy High School seeks to provide both a comprehensive liberal arts educational program and a specialized program of study for students of all abilities and backgrounds. At each stage of their development and in each pathway of study, students are being shaped into critical thinkers, effective communicators, good citizens, and lifelong learners. As such, they are encouraged to articulate and pursue a … (0 comments)

adam brett: Facing danger on the job - 08/20/07 04:07 PM

Facing danger on the job

Two RE/MAX Associates recount stories of heroism, action in times of crisis

BY DEBORAH BALL
RE/MAX TIMES ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Adam Brett is skilled at putting out fires in business deals. But it was his training as a reserve sheriff’s deputy that helped him quell a real-life blaze.
Brett, a Sales Associate with RE/MAX North Orange County in Fullerton, Calif., saw smoke billowing up the side of a house. He drove to the scene and his deputy instincts took over.
“The first thing I did was clear people from nearby houses,” says Brett, who … (5 comments)

adam brett: Does your car make a difference? - 08/19/07 04:10 PM

Realtors are supposed to be these super rich people that drive fancy cars, wear nice clothes, and go out to expensive dinners – right? Well not exactly. Since 95% of the business is done by 5% of the people the majority of Realtors do not have lavish cars – but does it truly make a difference.

What about classic cars, or American Muscle? I have taken clients in 3 cars, and I definitely noticed a difference in 2 of the 3. The first was a 1994 Mustang GT 5.0. Good old fashioned muscle car. Clients loved this one. It was a … (18 comments)

adam brett: The Fed - Lowering the Discount Rate and what it means - 08/17/07 06:58 AM

This morning, the Fed lowered their Discount Rate by .50%, taking it from 6.25% down to 5.75%. The Discount Rate is the rate at which the Fed lends money directly to commercial banks, credit unions and savings and loans including large lenders like Countrywide and Bank of America. It is different than the Fed Funds Rate, which is the rate at which banks lend money to other banks. The Discount rate is usually held 1% above the Fed Funds Rate, which makes the Fed a last resort for lending institutions to borrow from - they would generally of course rather borrow from other banks at a … (6 comments)

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