Real estate blog entries tagged with out of the box

Blog entries tagged with "out of the box":

out of the box: Nearing 30,000 Points oh what a ride - 08/29/08 10:48 PM

Nearly 30,000 points in two months here on active rain, and I am still being suprised by the wealth of education that I have recieved from Active Rain members. I have written blogs that have earned me praise, and some that have gotten some blood boiling. All in … (0 comments)

out of the box: Unique Marketing Ideas - September - 08/14/08 12:59 PM

Have you wanted to add a little spruce to your marketing wardrobe? Well, here are a few ideas that I hope will get you moving in the right direction! If you'd like assistance in designing even more ideas or implementing any of these, just give me a holler! Here are a … (8 comments)

out of the box: 15 Traits of highly successful people - 08/10/08 05:19 PM

The 15 Characteristics of Highly Successful People
1. Successful People Have Dreams.
Successful People have a well-defined purpose. They have a definite goal, and know what they want. Successful people are not easily influenced by the thoughts and opinions of others. They have willpower, ideas, and a strong desire … (6 comments)

out of the box: Did you know this? - 05/22/08 04:35 PM

Bet you'll go to your kitchen to check this one out. I did. Well, I'm not telling everyone my age, as most of you already know...BUT...I had to go into the kitchen and check this out for myself. Who ever looks at the end of your aluminum foil box? What a … (7 comments)

out of the box: Collective Minds Accomplish Great Results - 05/21/08 10:05 AM

A few weeks ago, I had one of those "feel sorry for me because the market is bad" days. I ran to my favorite coffee place and after a few sips of my favorite java, I decided to read through my old copy of Napoleon Hill's book. As I thumbed through … (5 comments)

out of the box: Where Do You Go For Inspiration! - 04/15/08 09:06 AM

Recently I was introduced to a web site that I would like to share with people. It is called Ted. Ted is a think tank where creative minds share their work. I am sharing this information to ActiveRain members because I find every time I visit this site I am amazed … (2 comments)

out of the box: Online video real estate marketing - Numbers on video - 04/10/08 11:20 AM

Online video gets aroundA world-wide demographic migrates online Online video numbers:
42% of consumers age 18 to 34 watch videos online at home at least once a week, up from 28% in 2007, a new study from Leichtman Research Group says. And, of the 1,250 households surveyed, 9% "strongly agree" that they now … (1 comments)

out of the box: Yad s'loof lirpA yppaH..or... - 04/01/08 09:18 AM

Have fun today! In case you didn't get the headline it's "Happy April Fool's Day" written backwards for the coffee challenged this morning! We all work 24/7 and every once in awhile we need to let go. So today society has given the entire world a day to have good clean … (2 comments)

out of the box: CHECK THIS OUT- A GREAT IDEA!!! - 03/26/08 09:52 AM

Want to wow your clients/prospects? Here's an out of the box idea that will get them talking!
I wrote about this in the beginning of the year...I had ordered these from Lowes but the site had discontinued them. However if you visit www.cardways.com, you can order personalized gift cards ( I used … (41 comments)

out of the box: Sometimes it is the little things we do that make the biggest impression - 02/05/08 10:01 PM

Sometimes it is the little things we do that make the biggest impression
A few weeks ago I called a homeowner and left a message saying that I have a client that may want to buy their home. (There home is not presently on the market) I really do have a client that pointed … (18 comments)

out of the box: Who's Tried Creative Marketing/Selling Techniques - 08/17/07 04:17 PM

I'm just curious to see if anyone has tried some creative marketing/selling techniques, what they have done, how it worked, and what they would do differently.
I myself am not a licensed agent, but I am an investor and I use creative selling techniques often - in particular, lease-option. I personally think … (7 comments)

out of the box: Compass Properties Affiliate Program - How Does it Serve You? - 08/15/07 03:53 PM

In a previous post, I introduced Compass Properties new International Affiliate Program. I'll admit it - I copied and pasted it from an email I received from our CEO. Of course, I do take credit for adding the pictures.
What that original posting lacked though, is how our International Affiliate Program … (1 comments)

out of the box: If this is how I market myself, can you imagine how I'd market YOUR house? VLOG (video log) - 07/28/07 01:31 AM

If a picture is worth 1000 words, then what is a video worth? In response to your requests for more ideas on building your data base Tyler Durden style I give you the following VLOG. Not as funny as Broker Bryant, but something I can use on my Blog Calabasas. Would … (36 comments)

out of the box: Surrender and Grow - 06/16/07 05:37 PM

I read once that "growth demands a temporary surrender of security." In starting a new career at this stage in my life I have certainly surrendered all the security it has taken me years to build. At one point in my life, I was like a small dingy in a huge … (32 comments)

out of the box: How Far is Out of the Box? - 05/31/07 03:55 AM

I have been reading about extremely slow markets in other parts of the country. I also visited a few of them during my last vacation. It has been on my mind for awhile and I have been thinking how I will adjust if and when we get in that type of … (76 comments)

out of the box: A Good Idea - 05/20/07 02:51 PM

I sat an open house yesterday and had a visit from a lender I was not familiar with. Two ladies gave me cards, brochures, an explanation of some different programs they had.
In addition, they had some giveaways, a small (tiny) clock, a highlighter, and a keyboard duster.
Then (this is the memorable … (11 comments)

out of the box: A new kind of Open House - 04/29/07 04:27 PM

Ok, new to Kansas anyway. I borrowed several ideas from California, Kentucky, Texas, and here's what we did.
First, we picked a home with a fair amount of drive by traffic, but in a residential neighborhood. We didn't wat to be on a highway (it will be obvious shortly). We decide on a day, … (15 comments)

out of the box: Monday's are for Chili Cook Offs? - 04/23/07 05:51 PM

This isn't Texas, and this isn't Emeril. This is about thinking outside the box.I just got back from a Chili Cook-Off.Yes I know, it's Monday.It was put on by a local title company (First American Title).
It couldn't have been simpler.They had a number of office workers prepare their favorite chili recipes.They … (1 comments)

out of the box: Calculating The Angles – Out of the Box Thinking and Marketing - 03/19/07 07:56 AM

Many years ago a very good friend of mine made a comment that has stuck with me over the years. It is funny how an off the wall, out of nowhere remark or comment will do that from time to time.
In my case the remark was "Everything in life has … (27 comments)

out of the box: Seller Offers to Buyers - 03/03/07 01:03 AM

Yes, I know this was mentioned in a previous blog, but I've spent 20 minutes trying to find it so reference and link to it, but I can't. The point, though, was to tell you about a recent situation we had. We had shown buyers several properties, and thought they … (11 comments)