Do You Offer A USP? - 11/19/07 12:10 PM
Some of you may be asking what is a USP?? A USP is a Unique Selling Proposition. When you develop your listing presentation you should have something that is unique and different than what anybody else is offering. Not so easy, huh?
I am currently trying to come up with … (4 comments)
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Welcome to Northern Virginia... - 11/19/07 10:54 AM
Yes folks, the following wins the award for the Best Bumper Sticker in History:
Welcome to Northern Virginia...EXPECT DELAYS.
Those of you that live here (and those of you "just passing thru") I'm sure will agree! We do love this beautiful state we live in, but the traffic is a nightmare at best. … (5 comments)
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What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? - 11/19/07 10:28 AM
In a few days we will be gathering with Family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving over a huge dinner. We'll all probably eat too much and then watch football (Geaux Tigers!). It struck me last night as I was preparing to head down to North Carolina to be with my … (1 comments)
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It's My Birthday And I'll Blog About It If I Want to... - 11/18/07 12:10 AM
I have reached the big 5-0 and I don't know how I am supposed to feel about it. A part of me says, "Embrace it!" and another part says "Just cover your head and stay in bed all day and be depressed!" I'm not really ready for the later because … (19 comments)
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Be Thankful! - 11/16/07 02:06 PM
We recently had our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at our office and I realized truly how much we have to be thankful for...our health, our families, our friends & co-workers and the fact that everyday we wake up to a day full of opportunity! Our life is filled with so many things … (4 comments)
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#3 Enormous Mistakes Most Agents Make - 11/15/07 03:07 PM
The #3 mistake that most agents make is trying to make it without getting on the phone. What??? In real estate we live and breathe by being on the phone. This might have been the most shocking on the list for me.
As I discussed in #2 blog we must prospect! … (8 comments)
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#2 Enormous Mistake Most Agents Make - 11/15/07 02:34 PM
The number two mistake that most agents make is allowing your time to be vampired. For example, you go to the copy machine and there are two or three agents talking about how bad the market is and then they draw you in to the conversation. Now you've wasted 10-15 minutes … (3 comments)
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#1 Enormous Mistake Some Realtors Make - 11/15/07 02:20 PM
The #1 mistake that some Realtors make is believing that they can make it by sitting around waiting for the phone to ring. That is simply not possible. You have to do the marketing--if you don't have much money then print your own flyers and go out and deliver them … (9 comments)
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The Ten Enormous Mistakes Most Agents Make - 11/15/07 12:39 PM
Today was our coaching call day and I am pumped up on what I need to work on based on the following list given to me by my coaches Jay Kinder and Mike Reese. I plan to give you the list in this blog and then discuss them more individually … (14 comments)
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The Real Heros Among Us - 11/13/07 03:07 PM
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, I would like to remind everyone that a simple act of kindness goes a long way. When you are making out your Christmas cards this year please include one to the following:
A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue,NW … (4 comments)
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The Hybrid is now in the garage! - 11/12/07 04:30 PM
Yes, after spending another day at a different dealership we are now the proud owners of a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. While I have to admit that we gave up some energy savings for the "comfort factor" all in all we are very happy. Hopefully, the environment loves us and we are … (8 comments)
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Not all salespersons are alike! - 11/11/07 11:19 PM
Today was one of those days that my husband and I started out thinking that we were going to go to breakfast and then check out the hybrids (gas keeps going up from one minute to the next). We had no idea that the dealerships would actually be open today … (10 comments)
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Racing to Montpelier - 11/06/07 10:51 AM
Saturday morning was beautiful...crisp autumn air, leaves of vibrant colors and the Hunt Races at Montpelier on my agenda. I had made several yummy goodies to bring to share with my fellow agents at our company sponsered tent at Montpelier. We met up at the office and caravaned out to one of … (7 comments)
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Dessert Recipes Desperately Needed - 11/05/07 11:23 AM
Our office has decided to produce a cookbook to give to our clients. The first edition is all desserts. Unfortunately, I am much better at other things than I am baking. My partner and I are struggling to come up with our four recipes. If any of you guys can help … (5 comments)
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Treats in a Tricky Market - 11/02/07 03:04 PM
I had the pleasure once again of attending the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors Halloween Mixer last week! What a turn out they had and the DJ was terrific. It was so nice to see all of my fellow Realtors come out for a night of good music, food and dancing. I saw … (2 comments)
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2059 Huntington Avenue - 11/02/07 01:22 PM
Spacious Two Bedroom Two Full Bath Condo located minutes from the Huntington Metro Line in Alexandria. Your commute would be a breeze from Hunting Creek Club Apartments! Kitchen with bar that opens to Dining Area. Large Family Room opens up to a Balcony and the Master Bedroom features a walk in closet. Additional storage … (0 comments)
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More foreclosure bad news.... - 11/02/07 10:12 AM
As reported by Realty Trac in our local news this morning the reports for August and September show a huge rise in foreclosures with no end in sight. In Virgina, ranked 21st in foreclosures, we increased 516.4 percent above the third quarter of 2006. States with the highest foreclosure percentages are … (3 comments)
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