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I was speaking with a good friend of mine and I was amazed as to how much she didn't know about real estate. Her husband has her home listed for sale as FSBO and, knowing the various issues we had purchasing our home, she wants to make sure that they don't … (0 comments)
In the Atlanta Real Estate Market there are several voices telling Real Estate agents what to do. Some are suggesting discount brokerages, which have seen their business dwindle to its lowest level (in terms of market share). Others claim that the internet is the ONLY way. I've been on the internet … (6 comments)
Curious to know everyones' thoughts on this. Obviously the markets have changed, obviously mortgage programs have changed and tightened up, and yes obviously there are some extra challenges out there - BUT the question begs to be answered: ARE YOU DOING EVERYTHNG YOU SHOULD BE DOING TO MAINTAIN AND/OR INCREASE YOUR … (8 comments)
Have you heard of an auction company that will buy the property from the seller at a pre-determined price if the property does not sell? 
“BACK TO THE BASICS” The tragedy of a clichéBy Jignesh PatelAs I travel the continent helping Realtors® build their businesses, I find that one of the most common misconceptions of succeeding during a tough market is that agents need to get back to the basics. Although at the root of it, … (14 comments)
It was 5:01pm and I wanted to make a quick call to an agent that recently signed up... so I called the main office line.
Ouch. Writers cramp setting in. I sure glad I am not in school anymore...
If you are a little slower than you would like to be in real estate it may be time to go back to the basics.
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First of all what is marketing? Marketing is an element of sales. When you learn how to effectively market you will never have to make another sales call again. Why? Because you will be too busy handling the business that you are getting from your marketing.
As many of us are aware this market has seen better days. Or maybe we just need to adjust accordingly. For one we all seem to have gotten spoiled with multiple offer situations and minimal advertising. We'll in a lot of areas that is no longer the case. We must get back … (0 comments)
I know in a crazy and fluxuating market, we all look for answers. Recently in many publications and presentations there has been a push to "Get Back to Basics."
Sometimes we step over a dollar to pick up a dime, by looking past the obvious. This video brings you back to reality and challenges you to act on your instincts. Well done “Zebra” and thanks to you Greg for bringing it to us. Challenge your self after you view this … (5 comments)
This is the time of the year that I put a lot of extra work into preparing for the new year. 
It's interesting and fun to come back to basics in regards to this wonderful career of Staging. I find that the majority of my clients need help in two ways - either it's a vacant property that needs everything or an occupied home where the owners would just like some advice … (5 comments)
Well... Where to begin.
Someone once asked auto racing legend Bill Vukovich the secret of his success. "There's no secret," he replied. "You just press the accelerator to the floor and steer left."
I had my son's basketball team over for lunch yesterday. We grilled out in the backyard and it was wonderful. The boys were outside playing basketball and football around the yard. We adults were on the deck in the backyard or inside watching whatever March Madness was on at the time. … (9 comments)
What's the difference between a "production" and a "semi-production/semi-custom" home? A production home is a set floor plan that either cannot be modified, or has very limited modification choices. At the most extreme end is a home the builder has predetermined the floor plan on the lot, the color and flooring … (0 comments)
Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Welcome to the IowaMortgageGuy Blog! Glad to have you as a guest and hope to see you back again soon. Hope you find the information useful and informative.
I was sitting around the office yesterday morning reviewing my week. I needed to go meet a close friend,who is a great real estate agent to deliver some open house flyers. As I was speaking with her in the living room and talking about the open hosue and the property, I … (0 comments)
With every great defeat there is a new day. When you are faced with some sort of failure or defeat in any way you get a huge wake up call. It’s almost nature that with every defeat comes a self diagnostics. Most people go through the same thoughts – “Where did … (11 comments)
You bet you can. Just stick to the basics. Do what has always worked just do more of it. I find that when business gets slow I just need to double my marketing, stay focused, don't get distracted about the down turn and set big goals and don't stop until I … (1 comments)
Maybe you’re like me and have been in the business for a while and had become complacent in the hot market we just went through, during which it was enough just to show up. Or maybe you’re new to the business and haven’t quite “made it”, yet. I’m betting that you … (4 comments)
Here's a list of a dozen commonly asked questions by buyers. As much as possible, anticipate these questions and the more you are prepared, the more professional you will appear.