I thought it was important to share this eye-catching (and most distressing) news. It is so easy to let your guard down as you build a relationship with a stranger. As the real estate busy season gains momentum, remember to follow safety protocols. (AP) BOWIE, Md. Police in Pri
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05/27/2007
It is important to hear what customers have to say, whether you agree with them or not. For first class customer service, "The Customer is Always Right". I chose this customer "rant" from a website, The Best of Craigslist: Click on the house.
05/22/2007
Following up with agents and customers should be a number one priority. When an agent tells us that they will fax, call or send a letter by such a time, and it is not here (within a short while of the promised time), we call. If calls are not returned, we email. We also bcc (blind
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05/22/2007
I am not a complaining, (well maybe a little). I agree that a listing agent should want the best possible price for the property they are representing, but do you really expect all agents NOT to do their homework. We got a Buyer interested in a property. We start to do a comparable ma
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05/16/2007
It has been a long day, and it still isn't over. I have decided to take a minute to laugh and smile. Some news headlines can be a good resource for interesting distractions.
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05/10/2007
Is Real Estate Production "Transferable"? Questions about the Questionable?When Agents Move OnIf one agent transfers to a competitor here are few things that might happen:The broker may allow the agent to take their listing with them to the new company.The agent waits until their listings expire
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05/09/2007
I was just on Craiglist.com looking for a graphic designer when I came across this ad. I thought it would fun to see Activerain's reaction to a company looking for bloggers/writers. http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/crs/326189940.htmlFROM THE AD: We are a wholesale writing and SEO provider ope
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05/07/2007
Martha Stewart, Westport's Wonder Woman is moving on. The famous farmhouse in Westport, Connecticut is pending sale. The home was originally listed May 22, 2006 for sale price of $8,995,000. After 167 days, (November
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05/04/2007
Follow-up on Business Comes Before Blogging & Karma. One Ringy-Dingy, Two Ringy-Dingies Dear Listing Agent: Your phone number in the MLS listing is no longer in service. Your voice-mailbox at your office is full and is not accepting any more messages. We had to call your manager and
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05/01/2007