Stats Junkie - 2008, 2009, 2010 SFR Comparisons - 11/23/10 05:06 PM
Here is a snapshot look at 2008, 2009, 2010 single family residential activity comparisons. 
 
Yearly WVMLS Single Family Residential Sales Comparisons - Salem, Oregon 

 
Yearly WVMLS Single Family Residential Sales Comparisons - Mairon County, Oregon, Area 90

 
Data Source:  WVMLS
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Goal Setting and Time Management for Internet Presence - 11/19/10 01:47 PM


 
 
 
If you're finding this article on ActiveRain, chances are you already "get it" and are bought in to the importance of internet presenence and social media.  For the begginers and fence sitters, please read on.  Please also read on if you "get it" but feel you could use a little more organization... a method to the madness, or a fresh perspecive for the new year ahead of us. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Click the image above to download a printable presentation.  
 
Contents:
 
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Rev up those goal setting engines (part 1) - 11/11/10 10:48 AM
 
Here is a great post that helps you set an annual income goal, then figure out how many homes you need to sell to reach that goal.  It uses one of my favorite goal setting techniques; aim high and then break it down to how many sales you need per month.  It really helps you wrap your arms around big numbers, and focus on what you need to produce monthly to reach that number. 
Take that further and think about the specific prospecting you need to do to obtain those monthly sales. 
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North Willamette Association of REALTORS ~ Realtor of the Year Event Recap & Pictures - 11/04/10 03:38 PM
 
NORTH WILLAMETTE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER – 2010
 
November 4, 2010
 
The stars were shining bright last week at the North Willamette Association of Realtors (NWAR) annual awards dinner and installation of officers. 
 
Agents gathered to honor the Realtor of the Year, Mr. Walt Wood of Hallmark Properties.  Some words shared by Hallmark Properties, Principal Broker / Owner, Dave Christoff:
 
“I feel very privileged to introduce this year’s Realtor of the Year recipient, Walt Wood.
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Dissecting a Preliminary Title Report - 11/02/10 08:11 PM
 

 
 
 
Admittedly, reading preliminary title reports can be a little... dry.  However, there are some very important aspects to your transaction that can be revealed in this report. 
Knowing and understanding the different components of a preliminary title report can help you scan through it quickly to look for any red flags.   This will help you communicate with your clients, look like an expert, and keep a transaction progressing along smoothly.  
Reviewing this report with your buyers and sellers is good practice to serve your client and also to protect yourself.
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