midori miller: Help Me Bail Out Midori! Please?!?! - 08/07/08 01:52 PM
Midori Miller, Manger of Century 21 Sundance's Pelican Bay office is going to jail!
Yes, you read right! JAIL!
Ok... not city or county jail but MDA Jail!
Here's the deal:
Midori is giving up her time to go behind bars until her "bail" of $3,200 … (0 comments)
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midori miller: One Real Estate Listing Could Be Worth Millions in Additional Business! - 08/05/08 02:56 PM
As a real estate trainer I firmly believe that listings are the name of the game. If you didn't hear me say it well here it goes again, "LISTINGS ARE THE NAME OF THE GAME!"
Without listings you wouldn't have much to sell!
Did you ever stop to think that the … (14 comments)
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midori miller: A Star Is Born! - 08/02/08 12:17 PM
July 27th at 7 pm, I recieved the call. "It's Time!" Anna has gone into labor and we are at the hospital. You can go in through the main entrance." I got a bit excited and I admit I did question, will I be a good coach? I want to be..I … (22 comments)
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midori miller: Happy Birthday Marti Garaughty! - 07/29/08 08:37 PM
Today I had to get on the rain. I got permission..special permission for a very special person on the rain.
See I waited until 9 pm and checked to see if someone knew a little secret..I could not let this day go by without him knowing just how … (23 comments)
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midori miller: Breaking My Activerain Addiction! Midori Is Going To AR Rehab! - 07/26/08 09:51 AM
It's time...2 years...being on the rain faithfully everyday..sometimes all day...just about any day you will find me on the rain.
Will it be easy? Nope..I'll miss my friends...the interactions..and most of all writing on the rain. I love Activerain but I am consumed..consumed with unfinished projects...new projects and everyday life.
Why … (30 comments)
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midori miller: Ask A Buyer of A Shortsale-Did You Lock Your Rate? - 07/24/08 09:15 PM
Some buyer's choose to lock in their rates ASAP while others take a gamble and wait. Since turn around time for 3rd party approval is taking longer than ever.
If you talk to a short sale specialist..they will tell you..right now they are overworked and really backed up..backed up … (12 comments)
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midori miller: Buyer Broker Agreements-Its Not Always About The Deposit! - 07/23/08 02:04 PM
There always seems to be a great debate on buyer broker agreements. Do you provide a buyer's consultation? If not you should! Why would you make the assumption that a buyer knows every step of the process. Even if they say they do...often times they do not! Funny thing, we never … (58 comments)
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midori miller: Buyers Agent- I Don't Care Who You Think You Are! 60 Days is 60 Days! - 07/20/08 08:23 AM
A few days ago an agent who I know very well called on one of our shortsales. Its seems because of who they are..they felt I was wrong in the time frame of acceptance by the bank even though this information was available to the agent via the agent remarks but … (19 comments)
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midori miller: Member Spotlight...Jeremy Blanton - 07/19/08 05:57 PM
Meet Member Jeremy Blanton, newbie blogger with a strong voice.
Since joining in March he has a strong readership and his posts are entertaining and very helpful.
I love seeing these rising stars take to keyboard and watch them grow their businesses.
One thing about Jeremy he is extremely helpful … (15 comments)
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midori miller: Looking For A Daytona Beach Real Estate Agent? Midori Is Your Girl! - 07/18/08 07:45 PM
Did you know that there are well over 180 tasks that needs to be completed for a successful real estate sale? How valuable is your time? Your energy? and most of all your personal life? It's never about me but all about you...getting you to your destination.
If you are interested in … (32 comments)
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midori miller: I finally got to meet my MENTOR!!!! - 07/14/08 12:54 PM
So I finally got to meet my mentor this weekend. Her parents were renewing there 50th wedding vows. I had the honor of attending. Met her family and friends and she got to meet my 2 yr old who always pops his head into the webcam to say hello to her … (5 comments)
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midori miller: C'mon Fellas Help Me-Midori Needs Some Coaching Tips! - 07/10/08 09:19 PM
Have you ever had to deal with a expecting father? I've dealt with a few but tonight I slightly understand how you fella's feel. It's nerve wracking, I'm concerned I wonder if I should call the mother to be.
See the Daytona Real Estate Trainer not only trains but she coaches.a … (18 comments)
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midori miller: I Don't Know If I Have The Energy For A Second Life! How About You? - 07/09/08 09:03 PM
John Lockwood wrote a article a while ago about second life..I sent Lysa on a mission to check it out for me because I was very afraid. I don't need another online addiction! She loves it and I can understand why.
Our Account Executive at the Daytona Area Assocation … (22 comments)
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midori miller: Week 7 Challenge- Listing Checklist - 07/09/08 08:16 AM
For week 7 challenge I have to say it was a bit stressful. But we pulled it off and Jeannette did an outstanding job.
It might be a bit lengthy but its here for the taking. You may want to edit and taylor make it your own.
I can't … (8 comments)
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midori miller: Real Estate Conversations-Poor Poor Daytona Beach REALTORS! - 07/08/08 03:31 AM
I'm quite the social butterfly..I don't mean I am out partying til the wee hours of the night or I attend every Chamber Event but what I will tell you where ever I go there always seems to be real estate conversation involved.
It seems lately when I talk real … (11 comments)
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midori miller: The Next Evolution - Week 4 - 07/07/08 06:29 AM
Here is our week 4 Challenge Entry. I know its a bit long, but you should read through all of it. It has lots of information. Thanks all who have been so supprotive here. I can't thank you enough!
Hello … (4 comments)
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midori miller: Happy 4th of July! - 07/04/08 06:47 AM
Today enjoy your time with your family and friends and don't forget those that protect our Constitution, our freedom and the United States! Don't forget to take a moment and think of our troops! Happy 4th and God Bless America!
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and it's members and … (15 comments)
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midori miller: Attention Florida REALTORS-Buyers and Sellers-NO More Transaction Broker Notice! - 07/03/08 12:04 PM
Effective July 1st, 2008 a real estate licensee who wants to act as a transaction broker isn't required to provide a transaction broker notice to a customer before or at the time of entering into a listing agreement for representation or before showing property.
Florida Statute Section 475.278 (2)(b) … (9 comments)
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midori miller: Full-Time VS. Part Time Real Estate Agent? What's The Definition to you? - 07/02/08 06:59 AM
Yesterday in our sales meeting we talked about the Makeover2Takeover contest. My apprentice, Jeannette Neerpat puts approximately 20 hours a week in real estate. Years ago that might be considered part-time but today, if you streamline your business you can infact work fewer hours and enjoy getaways and vacations.
… (26 comments)
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midori miller: Are You On Track-Real Estate Wise? Check Yourself! - 06/30/08 07:24 AM
Tomorrow will officially be the start of the second half of the year! It's an important time to go back and re-evalute your goals, your listings and your potential.
If your career needs a boost..it's important to re-evalute what you are doing wrong and what you can improve on. Don't focus … (6 comments)
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midori miller: Sometimes Virtual XOXO Turn Real ! - 06/29/08 09:21 AM
I can't say that I am ok, I just have to write from the heart today to get a little focused. No I am not crazy or physically sick, I just have a few cracks in my heart that I never expected!
For some social networking maybe be nothing … (32 comments)
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midori miller: Daytona Beach Homebuyer's 100% Financing May Be Available To You! - 06/28/08 02:00 PM
Have you ever had any woulda..coulda..shoulda moments?
Like buying a house when there were so many types of loans available? Or investing when the market had just started cooking to turn around a flip it for very large profit!
Maybe buy vacant land back then to turn around and sell … (13 comments)
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midori miller: Makeover2Takeover and How It Impacted A Trainer- A Company- A City! - 06/25/08 08:57 PM
I've been feeling like I've been in the same place too long as a matter of fact I was feeling boredom, unhappy and and my career lagging.
When your job is to train and inspire professionals every single day.
It's usually a lot of pressure when you don't feel like it, … (11 comments)
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midori miller: A REALTOR Daughter Perspective! Live With Passion! - 06/24/08 05:32 AM
Day 2-I have to say goodbye to my parents, I watched the van and two U-hauls pull out of the driveway. It's my reality check that life is changing once again. A change I really wasn't ready for. I looked at Jason with the now what look..we just resumed...complaining...whining and packing.
… (15 comments)
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midori miller: Virtual Meetings? Does Anyone Do This? - 06/18/08 06:41 AM
Being part of the tech committee at the Daytona Area Association of REALTORS we try to come up with some innovative ways for real estate professionals to do business.
Yesterday I paid $4.01 a gallon for gas and I can see in our area prices are on the rise rapidly. So … (14 comments)
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midori miller: Real Estate Professionals Is Coaching and Accountability Micromanaging? - 06/15/08 04:59 AM
From the time I started in this business.....I have always looked at ways to be better...to be more efficient..and competitive. To grow and learn and thrive. While I have always been my hardest critic and my own biggest fan sometimes...someone steps in..and hands you a reality check and you learn...you don't … (27 comments)
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midori miller: Florida Real Estate Broker Applicants, New Requirements! What About Your State? - 06/12/08 08:43 PM
I was very happy to see the New Real Estate Broker Applicants in the State of Florida are required to have additional experience. It's about time!
I wonder if in time..the requirement for continued education will require more education.
Effective July 1st, 2008, the 12-month experience requirement during the preceding five … (15 comments)
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midori miller: Week 3 Challenger over - 06/08/08 01:42 PM
So this weeks challenge was an eye opener. I thought it was going to be an easy week. Guess what I was wrong. Man trying to be creative with a shoe string budget is not as easy as it sounds. Everything cost money. So it took me a while to come … (7 comments)
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midori miller: Cell Phone Popping Popcorn? - 06/08/08 01:02 PM
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and it's members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Midori Miller AKA Daytona Real Estate Trainer and CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty. Midori Miller and CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty are not responsible for the … (19 comments)
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midori miller: So You Want A Featured Post-Doesn't Everyone? Time Is Running Out! - 06/08/08 09:25 AM
Each month as we prepare for the Blogger's Choice Selections, I watch the numbers..all of the numbers.
This year we started out with 62 members, we have now officially grown to 188 members!
In February when I posted The Activerain Featured Dashboard Is Not Enough there were 67,888 members, see how … (8 comments)
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midori miller: Multiple Streams of Revenue on a Shoestring Budget, Week 3 Challenge - 06/07/08 06:02 PM
"Any business owner knows that financial success comes from multiple streams of revenue and if timed right, money will always be coming in. Recently I have been doing a few of non-traditional real estate tasks because this is my reality and I do need to generate consistent income." Jeannette Neerpat, … (8 comments)
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midori miller: Joy Mitchell Throws One Heck of A Broker's Open/Open House/Art Show! - 06/07/08 08:12 AM
On Thursday, I ran out of the office at 4:15 pm to attend a Broker's Open/Open House/Art Show in one of Joy Mitchell's luxury home listings located in Halifax Plantation listed below $460,000.
For further details of this home or any others, please contact Joy Mitchell, your luxury home … (4 comments)
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midori miller: Daytona Beach Watch Out..The Super 8 MEME..Tag You're It! - 06/06/08 01:10 PM
Woo Hoo, its my 100th meme, OK, not really! Its really the super 8 meme..I just feel like I have done this a few times! I was tagged by WooHoo Sally Cheeseman. Thanks Sally..and I'll make sure and tag 8 others!
1. Who is your favorite musical artist (post a … (20 comments)
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midori miller: Technology Tools for Internet Surfers! Not One is Real Estate Related! - 06/03/08 10:50 PM
Here is a list of helpful websites for Internet Surfers... They may surprise you..most are not real estate related but tools that will enhance your experience on the web.
For the two finger typer..if you want to be real efficient I highly recommend that you take a typing … (16 comments)
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midori miller: Pre-Listing Package- Week 2 Challenge - 06/03/08 10:15 AM
OK
I know lots of you are looking to find out what Midori and I came up
with. She posted yesterday some of what we did. I was going to
yesterday, but I was fried and needed to relax! What a week.
Like
I said the other day, when we … (63 comments)
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midori miller: Sometimes Your Pre-listing Presentation Is Your Only Shot! - 06/03/08 10:03 AM
One of the interesting things about being a real estate trainer is many times good agents could be better and bad agents become good. Not enough in this day and age..because real estate is really competitive. I don't mean just by the industry professionals..its our world today.
With the … (57 comments)
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midori miller: Pre-Listing Package- Week 2 Challenge - 06/03/08 08:46 AM
OK
I know lots of you are looking to find out what Midori and I came up
with. She posted yesterday some of what we did. I was going to
yesterday, but I was fried and needed to relax! What a week.
Like
I said the other day, when we … (5 comments)
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midori miller: Week 3 Challenge- On A Shoestring Budget-Yes You Can Still Sell Some Real Estate! - 06/02/08 10:31 PM
I find this to be the most intriguing and probably a very important challenge for those to see...creativity..action and tight budget.
Well I hate to say it, its real common now and when we recruit new Daytona Beach Agents..we ask how much do you have in savings?
Usually … (2 comments)
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midori miller: Taking it to The Next Evolution! - 06/02/08 06:20 AM
Wow week two challenge is over and today is the day we find out the
results. I can't tell you how much work this week was. As Midori
mentioned yesterday I had no listing presentation together. I am with a
small broker and usually would use … (8 comments)
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midori miller: Taking it to The Next Evolution! - 06/02/08 06:05 AM
Wow week two challenge is over and today is the day we find out the
results. I can't tell you how much work this week was. As Midori
mentioned yesterday I had no listing presentation together. I am with a
small broker and usually would use … (3 comments)
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midori miller: Gossip Girl In Daytona Beach? REALTORS + Bob Stewart = Beach Party! XOXO - 06/02/08 01:31 AM
Ok, let me go ahead and answer some of the questions that you might have been pondering about Daytona Beach's encounter with Activerain! Technology + REALTORS= Prizes, FREE Lunch and Breakfast, DRAWINGS and a cocktal party! But wait there is more...I feel like Gossip Girl..
The Tech Fair was … (49 comments)
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midori miller: The Next Evolution Starting From Scratch! - 06/01/08 04:03 PM
It's been interesting with Jeannette Neerpat, she is enthusiatic, excited and eager to learn. She lacks one thing and one thing only and that's proper tools for a succesful career. Well not anymore...I have watched her spread her wings...and fly far..to the next evolution.
This week has been extremely … (22 comments)
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midori miller: Why I still enjoy attending training or TECH FAIR in Daytona Beach - 05/30/08 02:59 PM
So I haven't been so active on ActiveRain for number of reason. One of them is I am pregnant and soon will have an addition to our family. Between juggling family and marriage life, growing a baby inside of me, and taking care of real estate business, I haven't got many … (4 comments)
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midori miller: Twitter and Going Pink! - 05/29/08 07:49 AM
Each morning I have a routine..I turn the computer on, feed the cats and turn on the coffee maker. Once the coffee is brewed..I get online and get into my brower. I end up at all of my favorite places one of them being twitter!
Last month Sarah Cooper and I … (12 comments)
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midori miller: We Won't Forget You! Thank You and We Love You! - 05/26/08 11:52 AM
Memorial Day is a special day to me and many others. Growing up and throughout my life I have always been patriotic..I am lucky...I was born on American soil in Japan. Because my father was American..it was my gift..my luck..I am proud.
There is something to be said about people who … (11 comments)
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midori miller: Memorial Day .... Share A Moment of Silence! - 05/26/08 03:24 AM
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and it's members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Midori Miller AKA Daytona Beach Real Estate Trainer and CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty. Midori Miller and CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty are not responsible for the … (2 comments)
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midori miller: The Next Evolution- Week 1 - 05/25/08 12:57 PM
I
have been absent this week from the rain and Midori was the one to
post. I had a challenging week!
Well this week flew by. My first weeks challenge of getting my database
together was grueling, but very much needed. I could not believe how
much needed to … (8 comments)
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midori miller: Activerain Community, Maybe You Can Help! Referrals Please! - 05/22/08 12:24 PM
Looking for a list of contractors Any City...All states. Referrals, that either you or someone you know personally uses.
If you personally know of contractors who would like additional work..please leave their name and contact info along with the city and state.
You will be referenced as a recommendation when … (4 comments)
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midori miller: Jeannette Neerpat..The Next Evolution! Sit Back and Watch Her Evolve! - 05/20/08 10:38 PM
EVOLUTION: 1: one of a set of prescribed movements 2 a: a process of change in a certain direction : unfoldingb: the action or an instance of forming and giving something off : emission c (1): a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state : growth … (6 comments)
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midori miller: Member Spotlight Cancelled? NO...Jason Sardi Will Be Guest Interviewing! - 05/20/08 09:12 PM
This member spotlight is going to be special and quite unique.
I asked my friend Jason Sardi if he would do the honor's for the Blogger's Choice Selections Group by guest hosting the member spotlight!
Hey normally that's my job BUT it should make an interesting twist in our group … (18 comments)
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midori miller: Thank You Activerain and Great Job Jeannette Neerpat! - 05/16/08 10:37 PM
Well I might as well get used to video! I just want to say Great Job Jeannette and thanks again Activerain!
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and it's members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Midori Miller AKA … (13 comments)
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midori miller: REALTOR.COM Offers FREE Blogs, Do You Have One? - 05/16/08 08:08 AM
Recently I did a google search for my full name and I found that I had indeed signed up for a REALTOR.COM Blog. Never started it and never used but I did one time sign up for one a long time ago.
For some reason REALTOR.COM does make me nervous..Have … (28 comments)
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midori miller: Daytona Beach Home For Sale, Lovely Fairway Estates! - 05/15/08 12:55 PM
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midori miller: Need A little Inspiration? Geovisite.com..Now That's Global! - 05/14/08 09:07 PM
I know that everyone has their opinion of widgets on profile pages but I happen to like all of mine. But one thing I did was adjust mine...not everyone has the same internet connections...same computer speed or even the same size monitors.
The more I blog the more aware I become. … (13 comments)
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midori miller: Let's Try Conversing! Real Estate Customers Are Not Always Right! - 05/13/08 08:37 AM
Yesterday I had a conversation with someone three times, each time I would end the conversation very abruptly, with OK, I'll talk to you later. Made sure and said goodbye and then click!
When it gets heated sometimes you just have to hang up that phone to turn around and attempt … (25 comments)
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midori miller: A Shout Out To All The Women Out There!..Happy Mother's Day! - 05/11/08 02:48 PM
I am what some would call a non traditional mom. Yes I have 4 sons...2 biologically..1 adopted and a stepson..the kids range from 25 to 10. When the boys came home it was usually with 10 of their friends.
It wasn't long ago, one of the boys friends sent … (13 comments)
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midori miller: Real Estate Professionals, Do You Text With Your Customers? tnx4readN - 05/09/08 11:10 PM
Real Estate Industry Professionals, Do You Text With Your Customers? I do and I really love it! For me if I have a quick question or the customer has a concern right then and there. You can address it often times faster than an e-mail or a phone call.
glitter-graphics.com
While … (10 comments)
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midori miller: Are You A Modern Day Nobody? We Can Do Great Things! - 05/06/08 08:10 AM
The past few weeks have been extremely challenging for a number of reasons...morale is down..and so are our sales. Sometimes when our spirits our weak..something incredible happens but you can't waste your energy in wallowing in self pity because you might miss golden opportunities the ones that can make you somebody... … (18 comments)
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midori miller: Thoughts About Shortsales and Working With Banks! - 05/04/08 12:27 PM
Friday I was on the phone with a bank, funny thing there were 3 of us who contacted the bank and three of us who spoke to the bank and all with different info. A couple of things you should think about before working on short sales..
1. Get the seller … (7 comments)
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midori miller: Imagine Having 48,000 Subscribers-Problogger, Darren Rowse Reveals. - 05/01/08 01:11 PM
Ok, you have probably heard me say it before about some of my online crushes, yes I have many, all of them so dreamy and so talented. Sounds like I am a wild child, well yes I am but the funny thing is even with all of these crushes I am … (41 comments)
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midori miller: My First Video Blogpost..There Is A Little Training There If You Catch It! Earth Hour 2008 - 04/29/08 10:38 PM
Today I read a great post written by Bob Stewart and deep down I know video will be bigger than we imagined and more important than we care to admit. It makes perfect sense to me since most people are visual. Are you going to be ready for when those days … (27 comments)
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midori miller: Why I Place A Disclaimer on All Of My Posts! Maybe You Should Too! - 04/28/08 09:32 PM
There always seems to be a debate on the rain of what this network should be, Is it a Social Network or a Real Estate Network? For some they view it one way while other's view it another. For me its both, there is no way getting around it.
What can … (23 comments)
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midori miller: Bloggers Choice Selections Group - "Being a Part Of" - 04/27/08 12:43 PM
Midori Miller interviewed me for Member Spotlight Sally Cheeseman, Mahalo! for the Bloggers Choice Selections group. The founder of the group, Lola Audu Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate Broker and Midori Miller have worked diligently to promote the group with interviews and great reading for the past few months so … (30 comments)
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midori miller: Member Spotlight Sally Cheeseman, Mahalo! - 04/27/08 11:34 AM
I sometimes refer to her as my sister. She to me is one of the best writer's on the rain..
I watch her and she's got it going on..no one..writes localism the way she does, then again she lives in the most desirable place in the US.
People are just … (26 comments)
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midori miller: Real Estate Professionals How Far Will You Go? - 04/24/08 09:26 PM
Today I attended a training about Predatory Lending it was quite interesting and it made me wonder, how far will you go to give a buyer or seller mortgage advice. Just how far will real estate professionals will go? Meaning do you try to get them a better deal or step … (24 comments)
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midori miller: Competition? I Don't Use That Term In Real Estate! Do You? - 04/23/08 12:27 PM
"Competition is the rivalry of two or more parties over something. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which coexist in the same environment. For example, animals compete over water supplies, food, and mates. In addition, humans compete for attention, wealth, prestige, and fame". Wikipedia I laugh when I hear the term … (81 comments)
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midori miller: It's The Little Things! - 04/20/08 10:42 PM
"A customer is the most important visitor on our premises, he is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not … (19 comments)
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midori miller: Active Rain is a Positive Place for Positive People - 04/18/08 04:24 PM
One of my favorite AR Bloggers and Guest Contributors to The Patterson Files is Rebecca Levinson.After helping to fix a window for one of my clients (one of the ways to stay "in the flow" with your clients and sphere of influence), I returned to my office and saw Rebecca's smiling face at the top … (10 comments)
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midori miller: Virtual Vendors Wanted! Daytona Beach Technology Fair 2008 - 04/15/08 02:02 PM
Yes you heard right...virtual vendors wanted! Imagine this you are so far away from Daytona Beach Florida you cannot participate live and in person but you want the opportunity to present your products and services but can't get away!Imagine being able to not be physcially present but have a presence and a … (3 comments)
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midori miller: Look Who's Coming To The Daytona Beach Tech Fair! Activerain-Your Instructor Bob Stewart! - 04/07/08 03:13 PM
The Technology Fair for 2008 will be held May 30th, 2008 at the Hilton Resort.Bob Stewart of Activerain will be there and teaching two classes, while I will attempt to sit through one his classes I will be teaching two of my own, How to find your way around the web! … (13 comments)
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midori miller: Real Estate Professionals Sometimes You Just Have To Withdraw Those Overpriced Listings! - 04/06/08 05:50 AM
Sometimes being a Real Estate Trainer can be quite frustrating, not that different from a real estate professional or a buyer or seller. For me, its painful to watch an agent take a listing for a year...to spend a years worth of marketing and still no sales contract and then come … (32 comments)
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midori miller: Cre8buzz Opens Membership to Everyone! - 04/01/08 10:13 PM
There has got to be something said about start-ups and watching communities grow. I remember the early days of Activerain, I think about them once in a while..but to me its the now I find truly dazzling..who would have ever thought we the people could change the face of real estate. … (23 comments)
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midori miller: Social Networking + Meeting =BFF (Blogging Friends Forever) - 03/30/08 09:28 PM
Today was a memorable day, one that I will talk about months to come, heck in reality probably throughout my life-time. Yes some friends come and go but today I met one I hope to be blogging friends forever!
Sound silly, maybe but really isn't that what we strive for?
"Friends … (26 comments)
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midori miller: Need Down Time? Power Off - 1 Hour Tonight-Earth Hour 2008! - 03/29/08 05:23 PM
Need a break? Power down tonight for Earth Hour, March 29th from 8p.m. to 9 p.m.
With all the excitement of meeting Ann Cummings tomorrow I almost forgot. We opted to stay home and participate and will drive to Orlando tomorrow! I need a break, do you? If so take a … (9 comments)
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midori miller: No Plans Tonight? Call into ThinkBigWorkSmall..9:30 Eastern Time..Real Estate Professionals Discussing Local Market Conditions! - 03/21/08 02:10 PM
Tune in as ThinkBigWorkSmall.com presents Real Estate Professionals from across the nation discussing their current market conditions. You can listen and view it live on their website feel free to call in. Check out who will be on the show...
Your hosts....Frank Garay and Brian Stevens
Andrew Mooers Northern Maine Real EstateMidori Miller, … (12 comments)
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midori miller: Soliciter's Pay Attention to the DO NOT CALL REGISTRY! You don't want to catch me on an off day! - 03/20/08 12:22 PM
Everyday I can count on at least 3 solicitations via my cell phone. Now I haven't said too much about it and have always been very polite. I go as far as finishing the conversation and asking please e-mail me the info and don't bother the rest of the associates. Today, I am … (18 comments)
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midori miller: Buyers and Seller's Need Real Estate Soldiers! - 03/19/08 06:40 PM
A little dose of inspiration is sometimes in order. Today I had an incredible day. Very busy and very productive. Funny thing I didn't feel that way just a few days ago.
Now the agents in my office are working hard, harder than ever before but I see the discouragement, … (23 comments)
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midori miller: Are You Wearing Green Today? Happy St. Paddy's Day! - 03/17/08 04:47 PM
This morning I walked into the office to end up getting pinched because I was not wearing green on St. Paddy's Day. Little did they know that I wear green everyday. All I could do was laugh and pinch back. If you do not understand what I mean, Midori, is the Japanese … (14 comments)
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midori miller: Activerain Secret's Revealed! Bob Stewart and I Have Been Chatty! Part II - 03/16/08 01:51 PM
Let me start with a proper explanation. I've been on the network for some time..I remember Jonathan calling Lysa and I because we had a issue on the rain. Without a doubt I knew this was a great place to be and he is in fact the RainMaker and all the … (33 comments)
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midori miller: Activerain Secret's Revealed! Bob Stewart and I Have Been Chatty! Part I - 03/16/08 01:32 AM
Recently Bob Stewart and I have been a little chatty...poor guy..it seems when I have a question...an idea..or even a thought I call him and no one else from Activerain..it's not that I don't appreciate them all... it seems I just feel the most comfortable with him. It must have been … (40 comments)
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midori miller: Blogging Class In Session, Tips on Gaining Customer's Everyday! - 03/13/08 11:18 PM
One of the most mind boggling things for me to understand about blogging is SEO, we worry so much about if our blogs can be found or our placement on the search engines. Yes its important but I think sometimes we tend to forget, its WEB 2.0 and we have to … (38 comments)
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midori miller: My First Concert-A Tribute To My Sister Crystal - 03/12/08 10:15 PM
One of the things I loved growing up I was the youngest daughter, it was a good position to be in. As a matter of fact, I saved myself a lot of heartache and trouble by watching my older sisters. I have to say my sister Crystal got me out … (21 comments)
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midori miller: The Hope Now Initiative..Real Estate Professionals and Homeowners Please Read! - 03/12/08 02:26 PM
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner,I know that times are tough and some of you may have mortgages that seem to eat most of your paychecks and savings. Maybe a job loss, divorce or a loan you signed for was a good choice at the time but a bad decision in the long … (12 comments)
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midori miller: Member Spotlight...Jason Sardi...RAW and Name Dropping! - 03/11/08 01:31 PM
Now when I think of Jason Sardi....I think bad boy...RAW..and very deep! His unique style and his choice of words have always been quite entertaining. We were quite thrilled and excited when he did agree to do the Blogger's Choice Selections. -1. What benefits have you recieved from blogging? "Short answer.....many! Above and beyond … (44 comments)
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midori miller: CENTURY 21 International Convention..A Newbie Perspective! Do You Believe In Your Brand? - 03/10/08 09:35 PM
Since relocating to Daytona Beach, I have enjoyed my career as a company trainer, a sales manager and mediocre recruiter for CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty. I say mediocre because sometimes if you don't believe in your product it can be a hard sell. One of the things about recruiting...I don't try to sell the brand...I … (7 comments)
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midori miller: An Intimate Conversation With The Antman! "The Proverbial Big Mouth!" of Cre8buzz - 03/06/08 10:03 PM
1. Give us a little history of the start up and who is involved, name names..and what you think as far as each persons BEST personal gift or Talent to CRE8buzz? Ex. The Antman (to me)..The Voice : "Wow, a heavy question right out of the gate, dang girl, you don’t … (10 comments)
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midori miller: The Value Of Groups...Join Blogger's Choice Selections Today! - 03/06/08 04:57 AM
Have you ever had a post you felt should have been featured and it was not? I have..and it felt disappointing. Can't say I blame anyone or even become bitter. My goal is not to necessarily get featured but build my readership and my networking opportunities. Currently we have 75,877 members … (26 comments)
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midori miller: TO Any Property Seller: Urgent Message Please Read! - 03/04/08 09:17 PM
Now is the time to take action. Many of us including myself have been sending the message to buyer's that now is the time to buy. Well Mr. and Mrs. Seller we need you to do your part and maybe the process will go a little smoother and before you know … (16 comments)
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midori miller: Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates, You Never Know Which Rainer You Will Meet! - 03/02/08 01:30 PM
Sometimes life does not work the way we want it..The night before the convention...we had to change our plans. You see we had a surprise Friday evening...the notorious...Bobby Miller returned! :)
I have missed my son and very happy he is here....so indeed life is like a box of chocolates and … (27 comments)
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midori miller: CENTURY 21 International Convention...Midori is Out, On Activerain Vaca! - 02/29/08 04:52 PM
Tomorrow my family and I will be piling in the car to attend the CENTURY 21 International Convention in Kissimmee, Florida at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. While I am getting pumped up, the fella's will be our carousing the town. I bet they will be looking for Dragonball … (10 comments)
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midori miller: To Google Adsense or Not? Have You Been Paid By Google? - 02/29/08 03:38 AM
For the past few months my brother, the computer scientist and myself get together on weekends and work on all of our blogging projects. One of the biggest questions recently has been should we google ad-sense or not?...I wonder if people actually recieved a check from google. Is it hype or … (33 comments)
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midori miller: Hey Is That Antman? Cre8buzz Interview With Mashable. Brilliant Marketing! - 02/27/08 06:12 AM
So who is the Antman?...can't say for sure who he is. Watch this interview and check out this brilliant marketing.
Yes I have a thing for the Antman and all the community members of Cre8buzz...so call this an official shoutout to all my friends on Cre8buzz...and look for my interview with … (10 comments)
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midori miller: Real Estate Referrals on Activerain - Don't Lose It Before You Get It - We Did! - 02/25/08 12:37 PM
Recently someone sent me a referral from the rain. I was flattered and honored! When I received the e-mail...no customer info...no phone number...just please wait until you get my referral form. I have no problem with that...you want to get paid...you wanted to ensure I was a person of my word. I understand … (18 comments)
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midori miller: Don't Assume The Seller Dislikes Their Expired REALTOR! Basic REALTOR ETHICS - 02/24/08 09:14 AM
Friday I had an interesting conversation with one of our listing machines...a blogpost provoking conversation, one that would make me question some REALTOR'S ethics...not the listing machine personally but those who sometimes go after Expireds.....one of them being the listing machine's expired listing.
Often times listing machines have a defense mechanism...it's called thick skin. … (47 comments)
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midori miller: Ian Kennedy, Product Manager For Yahoo's Mybloglog Gives Pointer To Activerain Bloggers! - 02/23/08 09:44 AM
I am so excited as Ian Kennedy was so kind to interview with me. Just as the title says...check out the about me widget on my sidebar and look at the last social network on the list...you got it...Activerain! Are you the Tom (friend on everyone's MySpace) on mybloglog, what exactly … (58 comments)
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midori miller: Daytona Beach Home Buyer's..Looking for A Real Estate Expert? - 02/22/08 02:08 PM
You may have heard through the "EXPERTS" to wait this market out...that's right these supposed EXPERTS seem to come from all walks of life...often times without a real estate license. News Media, Publications and Financial EXPERTS maybe even a friend who recently purchased real estate.
In Daytona Beach, our news is horrid and … (4 comments)
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midori miller: Global Warming....Earth Hour 2008! Spread The Word... I'm In..Are You? - 02/21/08 06:35 AM
"Coma State"....ever heard of it?...that's right if we do not do something to help preserve our resources...that is exactly what could happen to the human race. While some question global warming...the signs are there... Temperatures are adjusting...polar caps melting. climate changes...that could drop our population from billions to millions..and we seem … (10 comments)
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midori miller: Are You In An Office Where Real Estate Is Top Secret? If So You Better Run! - 02/16/08 09:54 PM
I remember joining a company and because I was new everyone wanted to get to know me. It really wasn't that they really wanted to get to know me...they wanted to know what I knew.
I wanted to be great but the funny thing to me was everything was top secret. … (36 comments)
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midori miller: Does Your Beaches Rate? Daytona Beach Ranked #2 By Orbitz.com! - 02/15/08 12:49 PM
Daytona Beach was named the #2 fastest growing winter beach destination in the country by Orbitz.com
The ranking was based on the number of hotel rooms booked from 2005 to 2008.
This year is the first for ranking top winter destinations!
So what do they consider winter in Daytona Beach????
Real estate professionals in … (18 comments)
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midori miller: A Special Lady Born on Valentine's Day! Happy Birthday Monika McGillicuddy! - 02/14/08 11:14 AM
ImageChef.com Photo FramesRecently Mike from Tucson sent me to a new place on the net...Thanks Mike it stirred up a few things. Good Things... The site is called birthdayalarm.com....it helps you track important events...such as birthday's, anniversaries and other important special occasions.
One of the things I did was send an automated … (10 comments)
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