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This morning I happened upon a small article in a paper I rarely read. It was paraphrasing a recent editorial published in the Wall Street Journal which contends that most people don't need a college education. AEI Scholar Charles Murray was the author of the article (full text of the original … (9 comments)
Your school district/building will be rated as one of the following:
I am 24 with 2 beautiful girls and an equally beautiful wife, but I also have a apssion to be a top agent in my local board....Is it possible to have both a strong family life as well as a thriving RE business?
Everyone has heard of Rotary. They do great things in their communities as well as on an international level. Since becoming a member of Richland Rotary I have enjoyed many things especially knowing that I am doing more good as a group than I could ever think about doing on my … (2 comments)
Who exactly needs to be educated on Credit? The simple answer is Everyone! 
I know that Evalsolutions was giving out a ton of BPO orders here in Las Vegas, NV last week. Get signed up and call for some orders.
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With the start of the school year, I posted an article Sunday about the end of summer vacation and what that means. I learned that at least two very active members of Active Rain – Debi Ernst and Nestor and Katrerina Gasset – are homeschoolers. Wow, that is just such dedication and … (10 comments)
What in the world is a Barcamp? Simply put, it's a conference without an agenda until the morning of the event. It's an event created entirely by the attendees. Barcamps are among the most effective uses of conference time I have ever experienced. It's amazing how effective the "uncoference" concept is … (15 comments)
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Yesterday a buyer approached me about one of my listings. It was out of the buyers price range so we sat down and picked a couple of home to look at.
We viewed two homes and one really seemed to meet her needs and wants such as hardwood flooring, fireplace, … (2 comments)
Any agent in the South Jersey area looking to better themselves should take advantage of the education that Keller Williams offers. Training is not only open to KW agents but any agent from any brokerage. WHY? Our broker Bill Wagner and the company started by Gary keller are almost identicle in … (0 comments)
Depending on your age, you may or may not have had the experience I had in school with health education. When I went to school they gave us a bag of flour and said this is your child take care of it for the next week.
I think we can all agree that there is no substitute for a good Education. Not just in Real Estate, but in Life. I work for an independent Brokerage, because I do not feel that Bigger is necessarily better. McDonalds may sell the most hamburgers, & why? Its fast & cheap. I opted … (11 comments)
Well this has got to make parents feel better. I know as proud father of three I appreciate and applaud any improvement in the educational system. According to State Officials over half of Idaho public schools schools have reached their academic benchmarks. This is a big improvement over the 06-07 results where only 30% … (0 comments)
We've covered a lot of distance as it relates to having written goals, removing your self-limiting beliefs, the benefits of modeling and being proactive. 
August is going to be a very busy month for this agent! August 7 and 8 I have GRI 103 Classes in Ethics and Legal Issues, August 9 it is off to Council Bluffs for a Rotary Foundation Seminar. 11 August I will be attending Coaching the Real Estate Investor with Mark Wehner, August … (0 comments)
Two cool things are happening now in Norfolk, both courtesy of Green Alternatives in Ghent...
To start getting income from foreign exchange market (Forex), you don’t need to have any financial experience. You just need to find your way in the multitude of possibilities offered for those looking for profit from national currencies rate variations. And ForexGen provides all beginners with an Academy of professional … (0 comments)
Having yet to attend a class on short sales, I'm thinking that I have saved some money I can use toward some other class more pertinent. With the recent article in Realtor Magazine and from other realtors, short sales don't appear to be all they are hyped to be. Some are … (1 comments)
When I became a Realtor (it feels like light years ago) I interviewed several Brokers in the hopes of finding the 'right one'. I met with numerous Brokers, some were even within the KW family. It was a difficult decision, but I feel I ultimately made the right choice. I selected … (0 comments)
The Blanton Museum of Art is a part of the College of Fine arts in The University of Texas at Austin, with a permanent collection of substantial range and depth. It is the principal art museum in Austin, with collections and exhibits on a par with art museums throughout the country. … (0 comments)
So what about the Children? 
Real Estate Agents should think twice about avoiding Short Sales, because either their Broker has told them to avoid them, or because they heard another Agent in their office tell them to never work a Short Sale again! If you avoid working Short Sales, you are literally wiping out your future … (0 comments)
Hi. I am new at this technology and decided that my fear of it was preventing me from posting and getting to know others, so here is my first blog post. I welcome any and all discussions. I live in NH and am a wife, mother, business owner, home stager, researcher, educator and friend. … (8 comments)
All you mortgage and real estate professionals, be sure to attend the CAMB Annual Convention and Grand Exposition, August 6-9, 2008 at the Sacramento Hyatt and Convention Center!
At the Real Estate Goddess's HANDS-ON Wholesaling Academy, We Guarantee that You Won't Learn a Thing.
Instead, You'll EXPERIENCE , Step-by-Step, How a Wholesale Deal Comes Together in the Real World!
One of the things that AmerLink & In The Woods Log Homes does is educate the customer. It's unfortunate that a lot of companies do not make the effort to do this, no matter what the product or service offered. And for anyone just diving into their research of building their … (4 comments)
By Jeff Sorg, OnlineEd
We have this fantasy that all Americans go to college - get a degree and become "white collar "workers who make mega bucks. The reality is not everyone goes to college much less graduates. The reasons are multiple - no desire, lack of financing, different interests, and some people may not … (2 comments)
Wow.... this is starting to get out of hand here. I saw a recent CNN video of a woman that committed suicide in Mass, just hours before the auction sale.... This comes as a striking wake up call about the seriousness and tragic situation the housing industry is in. Everyone has … (1 comments)
Not true. Many inspectors are branching out into inspections that were not readily available just a few years ago. But as the market changed and the demand for more information was recognized inspectors everywhere began going back to school. Due to the high cost of education many in the business are … (8 comments)
Hey Everyone!
I am brand new to Active Rain...I learned about this wonderful community from a friend who is a member and fellow real estate investor that I met through my Richdad education. I have an amazing offer of 4 Richdad classes for sale at a huge discount - and he … (3 comments)
Public school or private school, Kingwood is known for its quality education. Our schools are a reflection of the Kingwood community.
Well it's here again. The Annual "Star Power" conference in Orlando, FL. Each year, I come for these 4 days to get the latest tips, strategies and learn about new products that are designed to help Realtors be better at what they do.
I remember it as clearly as yesterday! Two years ago, I became a REALTOR!!!! I was super nervous! I studied with my mother, a broker for many years, and then the next morning, I went to take my test! I was NERVOUS!!! I looked like I was about to puke in … (9 comments)
Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneers and staff recently attended the National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Nashville Tennessee. While there, they attended educational offerings on live online auctions, promoting and marketing real estate auctions, ring man skills, employing innovative marketing techniques and more. Auction industry leaders taught these classes. … (0 comments)
August 1st, the REW cert is going to $299. Before that happens, I'd like everyone (peers, assistants and other fellow RE professionals) to get the great and timeless technology training found in the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER(TM) at the lowest price available - EVER.
I find myself conflicted sometimes when it comes to knowing when a customer is asking a simple question and when they are wanting to know the nuts and bolts of a topic. I tend to over educate them because I know they do not have the expertise that I do and they … (4 comments)
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Are you learning anything new...about your industry or yourself? Active rain is a super spot to do both. There is a good mix of industry related tips and trials/triumphs from others to plug into our own day to day. We also get the human side of interaction and personal growth. As … (8 comments)
Over this past weekend (July 11th-13th 2008) I attended the Women's Council of Realtors Influential Women's Summit and it was amazing. The events started the evening of the 11th with a welcome reception which gave us a great opportunityto network with several hundred Realtors from across the Nation. Saturday morning was … (0 comments)
Darcy began her Brokers Licensing classes last week. She is trying a new program for our state, she goes to 2 8 hour classes at the first of the class session. Then she does the majority of the work on the Internet with a text book that was provided. She really … (1 comments)
Be sure to join us online next week for a special educational presentation by industry experts! Critical knowledge for success will be shared and I am hoping that you will be one of the recipients. Seats are limited and we do not add additional webinars to the calendar. This is a … (0 comments)
Bremen GA is located in the westernmost part of the state about 50 miles west of Atlanta and very close to the Alabama line. What makes Bremen unique?
While I enjoyed being associated with RE/Max and the benefits, I enjoy being a completely independent broker even more. The major factor that led me to be independent is because I want to spend as much time with my children as possible. In fact, I may homeschool them for the next school year. … (0 comments)
Networking - be social go out and get involved
Farming for new business - 10 cold calls a day (is that really that much)
Eating Healthy - simply you feel better, you perform beter
Exercise - see before - you feel better, you perform better, you are able to work longer without … (1 comments)
Create Education and Training for Post-War Sustainable and Global Economies We are playing into the hands of politicians when we focus our attention on every word spoken in sound bites, by lying politicians...that sounds redundant, don't it? If we can train ourselves to think past the election, we will no longer … (0 comments)
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This was a question that came up today during a conversation I had with a new business owner. She owns a business development company called The Office Connection here in Spokane, WA. I was asking her what exactly she did and how I could help her. We discussed what she felt … (2 comments)
It's not just the simple new construction or resale out there. While the last few years may have helped newbies learn real estate deals, todays market will determine really how flexible you can be as a agent. 
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Education is an essential foundation for personal, social and economic success in a globalize economy. The United States spends more public and private money on education than other major countries, but its performance doesn't measure up in areas ranging from high-school graduation rates to test scores in math, reading and science, … (1 comments)
Are you prepared to take advantage of this market?
As you probable already know that foreclosures now are at a all time high and everyday its reported that homeprices are falling and properties are becoming available by the boat loads. According to Standard & Poor's latest report home prices across the … (0 comments)