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I recently joined Facebook after attending one of KW's classes taught by Bill Kennedy(Thanks, Bill!). I was wondering whether it would be worth the effort, even though it is kinda fun. Well, since I am a transplant to the area, I decided to look for "friends" I had attended High School with and … (9 comments)
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--------------------------------------------------------*WARNING* The following message is only forthose with a pretty healthy budget. It's not foreveryone and I just want to say that upfrontto be straight-forward and honest with you.--------------------------------------------------------Eben Pagan, one of the most successful infoproductmarketers in the world ($20 Million A Year In Sales)is opening the doors to accept students … (0 comments)
LOOKING for MORE THAN CASH, (at your yard or garage sale?)
Ok, so I know we all stress the importance of networking with others. Well, I think something that is even more important as a REALTOR, is paying attention and always having our REALTOR antennas up!
I had a very good series of open houses last weekend and I woke up with a schedule on Monday that seemed doable. I had Two virtual tours to go to (I meet the photographer), 2 market analysis and 5 contacts to call from the open houses, calling USAA (for armed … (4 comments)
This is going to help you sell well in any market- 
well I guess most of you have had this problem in your real estate business. How to get more listing? That seem to be the problem with our team in the last 6 months. As we all know the real estate market has been on a down turn here in the … (0 comments)
This has been an exciting month for me with activerain.. I have met many very intelligent, internet saavy, and helpful people. This real estate business seems to make people HIDE their best kept secrets, which I completely understand but yet wish there were more open people giving their secrets. I have tried and … (8 comments)
I was excited! A new lead! Wow! An email from a potential client that found my contact information through ActiveRain. The email read:
RealBird's president Gabe Gross had a whitepaper published by Rismedia, BrokerAgentNews and Inman News. 
Below I have embedded a video from Inman TV. The video is an interview with Jeff Turner of Real Estate Shows, a company that helps agents with market their videos. The interview discusses future of the Real Estate industry and the use of videos. With technology changing on a yearly and … (0 comments)
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I'm a Dutchess County, NY agent, more interested in my own properties than the sales game. I started a housing/renovation blog in September and it's going really well, but I see myself leaning more towards the design/renovation posts.
So...I enlisted this writer chick who has been looking for a home … (3 comments)
Here is a good little video on leadership, and how to lead your troups into battle, and come out successful. It is based on Santa and how he gets things done in the North Pole. I thought that it was cute, but it has allot of good info for us to … (2 comments)
I'm looking for input from agents and Lenders regarding their experience(s) with Call Capture systems. We are in the process of reviewing options and functionality - and you have the unique opportunity to 'build' what you most need and want: 
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead {Called lead-based paint}. Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing.
I have been doing a substantial amount of research on lead generation. Time and time again I come across posts and website indicating that the best way to generate leads is to become a specialist. 
Are you aware of the research available through the National Association of Realtors that can help you with your marketing efforts?
Last week I stopped bye a Best Buy to drop off some old batteries and ink cartridges and boy was it a rewarding experience. I even took an out of focus, crooked picture of the recycling drop box to share with you. My apologies if the image makes you dizzy and/or … (11 comments)
Lead Follow-Up Campaigns Never Give Up On a Lead!You might wonder, "When is a lead no longer a lead?" A lead isalways a lead until the person tells you to stop calling. The key to success in sales is professional persistence. Take time to earn the loyalty of prospects by showing … (1 comments)
Providing flyers at listings can get costly, let alone sometimes serve as a garbage filler to those consumers who aren't actually interested in the property. You may even be losing leads. AHH! 
I have read that one of the most effective Internet marketing lead generators is the "pay per click" marketing. I spend hundred of dollars a month to generate marketing leads from website services. Is there anyone who has found a successful "pay per click" program? Are there services that provide multiple … (25 comments)
Dangerous Lead Levels Found in Some Garden Hoses
To all those referral companies out there. You know who you are, you email me every day telling me that your company is different. You are going to provide me with qualified ( What is your idea of qualified?) buyers and or sellers to my area of business. Hmmm. A phone … (20 comments)
Hi Everyone...just had to let you know that someone saw my name on an AR post and e-mailed me saying, "I understand you are the fix and flip lady in Colorado Springs. I got the em late at night so I was going to call him first thing in the morning, … (17 comments)
According to the EPA, it is estimated that lead-based paint was applied to approximately two-thirds of the homes built in the United States before 1940, one-third of the homes from 1940 to 1960 and an undetermined but smaller percentage of homes built since 1960.
Wow! 
Brokers - Can I assume that if you are on Activerain that you are fairly technologically savvy, and you likely generate a decent amount of internet leads? I am searching for the best way to track and collect all of the leads we get. a SOLDbyME we generate a TON of … (2 comments)
The Mortgage Industry has always been competitive but appears to becoming much more so. I was speaking with a customer who uses our mortgage software to manage his pipeline and he commented on how some of the larger banks are offering zero cost loans and enticing some of his customers … (1 comments)
How many F-Bombs have you dropped in your office lately?Listen, you know Knowledge is important. So why don't you acquire it... about your clients!?! First, read Harvey Mackay's book, "Swim with the Sharks...Without Being Eaten Alive." In this book, he gives his 66-question survey regarding his clients. 
"Imagine getting a constantsupply of hot, qualified leads,without ever cold calling!"
One of the best things about my job is that I get to work with a lot of people from our community and from within our organization. This enthralls me because I get to help a lot of people. Within our organization, however, I get to help raise people up. 
Looking for some feedback from agents that have and/or are doing true massive lead generation. What is working for you in this market that stays in budget and makes sense. Meaning are you doing mass mailing or mass emailing and what type of resutls is it generating for you?
I have been in real estate for less than a year. I am a very organized person and am now on my third lead tracking system. It still needs some revisions, but I think I have a winner.
You never know were you might find you next lead...
Here are a few non-conventional low-cost or no-cost ideas that just might produce a few extra leads for you...
John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 … (2 comments)
So, I have been a rainer (actively) for about a month. I never really believed that I would get any leads. Frankly, I joined to increase my search ratings. Then, one day, I read Jeff Turner's blogs and realized how selfish I was! 
i'm back on the business after a 2 year break i decide to come back this is mine 1st week. when i was selling homes that market was moving so fast that i would sell a listing the same week i got it and i would find a buyer a home … (23 comments)
Part 1 ended with "Why would someone turn in a bogus request for a CMA giving a mortgage lenders' email address and phone #"?
So you've got a Web site and you're wondering how to get better results from it? This post discusses how to integrate your Web site into automated TOP PRODUCER 7i marketing campaigns. Learn how to save time and money while you improve your results.
Hello every one and thank you for taking a look at my introduction. I am a Sr. Loan Officer/Lead Broker. I know what we need to get applications, and close loans where other lead brokers will tell you that there leads are the best thing in the world. Which in turn … (0 comments)
Ok I know I have not written a blog in a while but I just wanted to say a special thanx to Dana Russell for still handing my cards out even thou my Mom did not use them for her listing agent. Its very rare to see people standing by thier … (1 comments)
I am looking to maybe spend the $$$ and get myself as a featured agent on realtor.com
In my previous post I created a schematic or process model showing exactly what Listing Marketing Coordination can include. There are two sub-sections of this process that I would like to share with you today.
Today's Inman News has a story titled: "When is a lead a lead?" written by a college professor, Manager of Real Estate Services at HomePoint.com, and broker-owner of a real estate firm named Kyle Cascioli.