real estate: Heads Up On E-Mail IRS SCAM - 07/21/08 07:36 AM
How to Report and Identify Phishing, E-mail Scams and Bogus IRS Web Sites
 I am sure everyone is too smart to fall for this, but nonetheless here is a copy of a particular (and very suspcious email) requesting personal information:  (it has been forwarded onto to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.
From: Internal Revenue Service … (0 comments)

real estate: A Big Salute to Navy Federal Credit Union - Connecticut Check Them Out! - 07/15/08 08:35 PM
    Ruthman Real Estate  will be closing on another property in a couple of weeks.  Now I know it is never "SOLD" until closing, but I wanted to take a few minutes, and type up a quick thank you to professionals at Navy Federal Credit Union. 
     Through out this transaction, they have … (0 comments)

real estate: Congratulations West Hartford Connecticut - 07/14/08 06:43 PM
Click on Logo for Real Estate Rebates and Savings!
 

 
 
Money's list of America's best small cities
 WINNERTop 100 rank: 76
Population: 65,100Compare West Hartford to Top 10 Best PlacesIf there's one thing West Hartford knows, it's history, and this suburb of Hartford proper has a vibrant, picturesque … (0 comments)

real estate: States are facing flat or even declining revenues - 06/30/08 03:38 PM
 
I kind of figured this would happen.  This is just a quick link to keep everyone updated on real estate news. 
The Next Victim of the Real Estate Crisis
As the economy stalls, state and local governments will see less tax revenue roll in. Get ready for cuts in … (0 comments)

real estate: Pictures of a Picnic in the Park - Sherwood Island Park, Westport, Connecticut - 06/24/08 03:07 PM
     Sunday, June 22, 2008, the weatherman said it was going to rain.  The sun was (somewhat) shining, and we were determined to picnic someplace other than our patio.  Betting on the sun to dry up all the rain, we decided to venture not far from our Weston home and shuffled off to Sherwood Island … (2 comments)

real estate: Consumer Watchdog Sniffs Around William Raveis Charity - 06/21/08 05:42 PM
Glitter Fades From Raffle-Prize Gold Jewelry
Consumer Watchdog: George Gombossy June 22, 2008 "...it's a shame that Raveis did not have up-to-date information on tax laws and that it failed to warn Kieffer that she might owe more in taxes than she could ever receive from selling the jewelry.
The William … (0 comments)

real estate: Trulia vs Zillow, It is A Close Race on the Compete.com Chart - 05/30/08 12:28 PM
      Check out this chart from Compete.com on Zillow and Trulia.  It looks like they are running neck and neck on people count.   Trulia leads by approximately 40,000 people counts.
      We market on both Trulia and Zillow, and with the information stated below, I don't think we are wasting time.  I don't favor one over the other.  … (7 comments)

real estate: Looking For A Private Setting? If you haven't seen this one, it is because it is very private! - 05/30/08 09:22 AM
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real estate: The Wheels On Hiring School Bus Drivers Go Round and Round - 07/18/07 12:21 PM
      VIDEO
      Change In Law Could Bring Bus Driver Shortage
    There is a priceless value of having competent bus-drivers.
    Years ago, in Raleigh, North Carolina,  I (and several children) came close to being killed when a "16 year old bus-driver" pulled out of a side street onto a four lane highway without … (0 comments)

real estate: Will Hugh MacLeod Still be There or Will There Be A Gapingvoid? - 07/08/07 11:17 AM
     Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2007 Open Source. Open Data. Open Dialogue. August 1-3, 2007 has names of many well-known and diverse real estate company professionals speaking.  The voice I feel is the most important is Hugh MacLeod's.  He is a successful marketing strategist and NOT in the real estate biz AND THAT IS WHERE … (0 comments)

real estate: Lazy Is The New Busy - I Don't Buy Referrals - 07/05/07 02:14 PM
    No doubt in my (un) usual way I will say something to aggrevate someone. 
    Sorry!  But, I can't apologize.
     I have rarely bought referrals.  That's a pretty honest statement.  I have participated in a few things that have given leads and never paid a dime (or more) until closing. I have … (4 comments)

real estate: Thank You Geni.com! - Great Marketing and Presentation! Wow! - 06/25/07 01:33 PM
    Yessirree, geni.com has got the total package!  Or should I say, "I got the package". 
     After mentioning geni.com on Activerain, I received a friendly email from Joanne of geni.com.  She thanked me for the mention and offered me a FREE tee-shirt.  I was so impressed that this new internet venture … (1 comments)

real estate: Don't Let Your Customers Get Scooped Up - 06/23/07 06:04 PM
        Updating your customers on where you can be found is very important.  If you have changed broker's or moved to another location, customers looking for you in the "old spot" may just find another agent ready and willing to assist them. 
         I hope this link helps out fellow agents … (3 comments)

real estate: Calling All Geeks, Blog Gods and Goddesses - 06/15/07 11:15 AM
     I am always out there (on the web), checking out new and different ideas.  I came across this interesting new site:  http://www.fuelmyblog.com/.  This is a great  site that may broaden your ActiveRain Blog audience and expand your conversation to increase your exposure and productivity potential.
     It has blog categories from Arts, … (0 comments)

real estate: Business Comes Before Blogging & Karma - 04/24/07 03:42 PM
     I have not had a chance to blog lately.  Too much to do and not enough time in the day.  But, I am grateful for this blessing. 
     Something tickled me today that I thought I would share real quick.  "Real Estate Karma".  We had a seller that got discouraged when their house … (5 comments)

real estate: My Undefinable Blog - I Don't Live in a Bubble or Blog in a Bubble - 04/18/07 10:16 AM
   "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans".  John Lennon quotes (English Singer, Songwriter and Political Activist.)   
   My day is planned and organized in writing, yet it transitions into something different as my life is penciled in to other people's plans.  
    The term blog from Wikipedia:
 blog (short for web log) is a user-generated website … (4 comments)

real estate: Call Your Trekkie Buyers - Apartment Space, The Final Frontier - 03/27/07 09:28 PM
     I saw this on MSN.  Being real estate related, I thought it would be something to keep an eye on. 
    In a world where I can barely make up my mind which drapes to buy (or not to hang drapes at all), a gentleman has made his entire flat in … (0 comments)

real estate: ...and this just in: Disclose it! - 03/26/07 09:24 AM
   Yesterday, I asked a question about LLC's owning listed property and the listing broker is the owner of the LLC.  Should this be disclosed?
    I called the Connecticut Association of Realtors; Attorney Markoni responded quickly to my inquiry.  The answer was simple.  If a broker/agent has ANY INTEREST in a property … (2 comments)

real estate: Walking in Devil's Den - 03/24/07 02:23 PM
                                                                                  "Quick!  The sun is shining!  Forward all calls to our cell phones and let's get out of here!"
      For a little while today, we sneaked away to get some fresh spring air.  I put on my old jeans, lug-sole shoes and grabbed the camera.  (Sorry, you will not see any pictures of me … (2 comments)

real estate: Hey! Look at Me! - 03/18/07 08:53 PM
 
 
TITAN REAL ESTATE AGENT - MEDUSA
 knew the importance of eye contact
    I am not sure if I could be in real estate without my eyes.  I know of many miracles performed by those with limited or no vision, and I tremendously respect these individuals.  But, what would I do as a real estate professional without … (3 comments)

real estate: "Running with Scissors" - 03/18/07 01:13 PM
      My daughter is in theater and enjoys artsy films.  She has introduced me to many indie movies that I might not have ever known about.  Most of the time, I appreciate her talent for picking fantastic flicks.  Since, Chris, my husband, is playing in an out-of-state racquet ball tournament this weekend,  Kate and … (5 comments)

real estate: Top of the Morning to You! Hey! Where's the Green? - 03/17/07 05:28 AM
                        
This is outside one of my downstairs windows.  I doubt that I will be making it out to any "pub" to celebrate my Irish heritage (The McIntyre's, The Twyford's and The Archer's). Today will be better spent enjoying some Irish Coffee, watching John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in "The Quiet Man"  and rescheduling appointments.  … (0 comments)

real estate: Company Selling Back Agent Created Leads - Is Pay Per Clicks That Expensive? - 03/15/07 06:44 PM
   I don't think agents should be sold back their leads for a referral fee on top of all the other fees a company may charge to be an independent contractor in that firm.
   Do Ad clicks and (the debatable) company scrubbing cost 30% of the sale price of a property?
    It can get a … (4 comments)

real estate: Disappearing Donald - 03/14/07 09:55 AM
Hey, where'd he go? 
    On February 26, I blogged about stumbling on to Trump University advertising on actverain.com.  Today, I took a minute to re-visit this blog and clicked on the site only to find the site being sponsored by many real estate ads.
    Many (and I mean lots!) of real estate companies, agents … (1 comments)

real estate: FREE Dialogue Coaching by Email - 03/13/07 07:37 PM
     I am a fan of "FREE" information that can be helpful to further real estate careers. For that reason, I subscribe to "Script of the Day" from Pro Step Marketing .  It is an automatic email with dialogue suggestions.  This is a great tool for "newbies".   
     Incorporating some of the scripts into your presentations may get you a "pass me … (0 comments)

real estate: Thanking the Viewers - 03/12/07 08:22 PM
I am celebrating 2 months of blogging on Activerain.  I would like thank anyone and everyone who took the to view my blog. Whether you liked them or not.  Thank you!  
For anyone who feels discouraged:  Never give up  -- 
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success … (3 comments)

real estate: Creativity, Courage, and Commitment - 03/12/07 02:24 PM
  Click on the picture to view video on Creativity
(Video is a little on the "Artsy" side  --- not your averge Power Point Presentation)
     Being the same as every other real estate agent offers buyers and sellers a choice of nothing. 
     What sets you apart from the crowd of licensed real estate professionals is … (5 comments)

real estate: I See Dead People...on Mailing Lists - 03/03/07 11:41 AM
Yesterday, I was visiting with a friend.  As we chatted over coffee, he shuffled through a little stack of mail.  Picking out a shiny postcard, he hands it to me, "Here's another one", he said.   
Not surprised to what I was looking at, (this is an ongoing joke), we both chuckled.
It was another postcard from a top real estate … (2 comments)

real estate: Trumping on Active Rain - Did Donald Buy The Blog? (Donald & Me Made Inman News Blog Today!) - 02/26/07 05:34 PM
        Is this Guerrilla Advertising or Taking Advantage of an Opportunity?
     This morning my fingers tripped over the keys typing in the address for ActiveRain.com and I stumbled onto Trump University.  Hmmm...Interesting.
     My first reaction was "Wow".   I had no idea ActiveRain was selling "Front Page" advertising.  I scrolled down the bold advertisement, because I was not interested in what the Trumpster was … (24 comments)

real estate: Whatta Day! Donald Trump & I Are On Inman News Blog! - 02/26/07 05:33 PM
This is what they teach you on The Apprentice?
If real estate professionals are already questioning your ethics for teaching people to use their credit cards to make down payments on investment properties (see discussion on REliberation.com), do you really want to further antagonize them by "typosquatting" ActiveRain Real Estate Network? … (6 comments)

real estate: I Applaud the Beginner! Don't Be Shy - Be Friendly - 02/20/07 09:06 AM
I applaud the beginner.   It can be intimidating if you've never done all the things involved in sellingreal estate.  You may look or feel awkward learning to give a presentation or cold calling, but persist and you will shed the nickname "newbie" in no-time.
Selling real estate is an endeavor that is … (1 comments)

real estate: New Office - New Friends - 02/17/07 05:13 PM
     We are opening up a new office in Norwalk, Connecticut  next to a yoga studio. I look forward to "stretching out"  (pun intended) and mingle.
     We are in a high traffic corner with super view.   There are so many businesses in the area; I can not wait to walk around and introduce myself.   The people that I have already had the pleasure … (2 comments)

real estate: Stressing Out Won't Grow Your Business - 02/16/07 02:49 PM
  
Getting stressed won't help your grow your business. 
Set limits and simplify.
Assess how you spend your time. Limit-setting is a healthy way to set your priorities and to determine realistic expectations. Pare down demands to manageable steps while taking charge of your time in a proactive way. 
Share the load.
Whether at work or … (0 comments)

real estate: Tenants with Pets is Do-able - 02/16/07 08:58 AM
Adopting a pet is like becoming a hero for the helpless.Heroes are admired...especially by the way one they rescue.Caring for a wee beastie becomes less of a chore when you realize how much the darling is giving back in unconditional love. Just a word to the wise, examine your lifestyle and … (0 comments)

real estate: Happy Valentine's Day to My Husband and Business Partner - 02/14/07 09:28 AM
   
      While I was making a home-made Valentine's Day card for my husband, I noticed that Chris and St. Valentine look alike. Hmmmm.... would he appreciate the comparison?  I guess sharing a few things I admire about my Valentine (and business partner) wouldn't hurt:
Chris champions those who need him.  He negotiated terms AGAIN on a contract right before closing … (0 comments)

real estate: Working Indepedently - It Takes Commitment to Make it Worthwhile - 02/13/07 10:43 AM
       With the real estate market  seemingly more adaptable to smaller business models, Chris and I saw a window of opportunity and we took it.  Life isn't easier and there is still hardwork, but it would have been a mistake not to venture forth from the large corporation.  
        We can compete!   Our business is expanding and fills our … (0 comments)

real estate: Reciprical Links - Home Services - Plumbers, Electricians, Masons, Home Inspectors - 02/11/07 12:37 PM
"Connect" to a Connecticut  independent real estate company.  Ruthman is building a network of skilled tradesmen, craftsmen and home services.  Let's do business with a "reciprical" link. 
    This is a golden opportunity to market your company, grow your business and engage in friendly, professional networking. 
Electricians, Masons, Plumbers, Home Inspectors, Interior Design, Feng Shui, Architects, Landscapers, … (2 comments)

real estate: Doing the Least Amount of Work Possible Does Not Get You the Most Referrals - 02/06/07 07:20 PM
    What can I say?  I would be lying if I have not known real estate agents who watch the phone hoping that it will ring for them.  Then these same agents would whine endlessly about the company not providing them with leads.  
    My first question to them was "What have YOU been … (1 comments)

real estate: YouTube: Housing Bubble vs. Great Depression Video Link - 02/06/07 01:38 PM
HOUSING BUBBLE VS. GREAT DEPRESSION VIDEO
An interesting montage of the creator's perspective on today's housing market and the historical Great Depression.
"Video killed the radio star", so what will it do for real estate?  Individualistic video perspectives on hot real estate issues are no longer the product of large companies.  The free will of the people is being expressed are commercializing … (2 comments)

real estate: Wanted: Up and Coming Agents - 02/05/07 10:56 AM
      Talent searches are not delegated to just American Idol.  Real Estate Companies are always looking for that new face that is making it's way up the charts in record time.  Companies read the paper perusing for new agent's names that appear more than once.  They check the MLS for production levels … (0 comments)

real estate: Remember Positive is a Plus Sign - 02/02/07 10:33 AM
   Waking up motivated is how a successful professional starts their day. 
    Keeping the momentem of motivation going is a skill!
Here are a few ideas to keep desire and willingness a part of your day and to keep your business growing! 
WARNING:  MOTIVATION CAN BE CONTAGIOUS!
Opportunities are always there to be more effective, successful and positive.   
Trust people's work to … (1 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Botox Versus Real Estate Buttocks - 01/30/07 04:14 PM
    Years and years ago, when I first started in real estate,  I had the priviledge of having a great manager.  Sadly, I have realized that not  all real estate managers are not created equal.  
"John" had professional management skills that could have had the pyramids built in a day! If  "John" could get something done for … (0 comments)

real estate: Stating the Obvious - 01/30/07 12:13 PM
My humble opinion about real estate blogging:      If Real Estate Agents are "originals" or "creative" (they are not going publish their money making ideas for competitors and all to see) Well, not until they find a way to make a profit off of it.
...OK, you might get secret recipe for great Guacamole.
Real Agents are … (0 comments)

real estate: ....Looking Like a Million - 01/29/07 04:48 PM
Do I dare confess to my own fashion faux pas?   If I were to describe my "out of office attire" it would be "Ouiser Boudreaux" from Steel Magnolias.  I am southern and I like to dig in the dirt.      After starting my own company,  I went to the bank to deposit some sizable commissssion checks while I … (1 comments)

real estate: COMMISSION SPLITS: What's In Your Independent Contract Agreement May Be What's In Your Wallet - 01/27/07 12:13 PM
Sales commissions are split a lot of ways.  A real estate agent who lists a property for sale traditionally is paid a percentage of the home's selling price, and the listing agent typically offers roughly half of that commission to an agent who brings a buyer into the transaction. There is declining … (1 comments)

real estate: Wife Clubs... - 01/26/07 01:25 PM
...Big Cat With Log after Husband is attacked in California State Park.    
     In the day and age of television shows like Desperate Housewives, it is nice to know that love can still conquer almost everything, including a mountain lion.   So, how about in real estate?* 
   I refuse to leave the honeymoon stage of my marriage to my … (1 comments)

real estate: The Power of "Thank You" - 01/25/07 08:14 PM
     How many times have you been delighted to receive a "thank you" for something?  Now, how many times have you forgotten to take a moment to give gratitude?
    I am a firm believer in the power of "thank you".  Most of things we do in life go unobserved. No matter where … (5 comments)

real estate: Trojan Warning - 01/21/07 06:19 PM
Moments ago, I googled for a particular mortgage broker.  One of the search choices was an unfamiliar website that  contained the mortgage broker's name, so I clicked on it. Immediately, my firewall alerted me that the site was infected with a trojan. 
Please set your protection accordingly and remember to run up-to-date anti-virus regulary.
Whether you are a real estate … (2 comments)

real estate: What is Your Real Estate Agent's Motivation? Ready...Set...Action! - 01/21/07 03:02 PM

Auditioning real estate agents: 
What is the motivation behind a great real estate agent? Many agents have desires or monetary goals, but most never necessarily fulfil them. Their drive should not be finance, it should not be fame, it should be the love of real estate. 
READY:
A great agent knows how to handle "today," and is prepared for tomorrow. Those agents are ready to deal with uncertainties with certain probability. Great agents have more proven … (0 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Attention Getters When Sleeping - 01/19/07 02:30 PM
     Last night, I laid in my bed, my eyes were starting to close and I was too lazy to find the remote, so the television droned on.  I started to drift off to sleep as the news mumbled and commercials blared
...Then, Good Lord! Something about Jerry Seinfield not wanting to pay his real estate broker because … (2 comments)

real estate: Buyers Look for Alternative Ways To Cut Costs - 01/15/07 01:22 PM
Title insurance is now a negotiable factor in the sale of a home.  Titleinsurance.com with approximately 325 Title Insurers is a new Website that has been created due to the buyer's market demand for saving on the home buying process.  The service is free and nonbinding to consumers.  
Consumers go to the site, submit  their transaction … (2 comments)

 
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