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One of the decisions you need to make, when starting your own real estate business is whether to establish yourself as a corporation.
You've decide to jump start your sagging Real Estate business. You have a computer, a digital camera and you've purchased a website. You have even taken the extra steps to put additional marketing plans in place like a PPC (pay per click) program. You've posted a few articles on Real Estate … (0 comments)
I think the key
to any successful endeavor is flexibility. We certainly learn
to be flexible when we have children. Maybe that is why Real
Estate comes so easily to mothers who are raising children.
We have to think on our feet and be prepared to change
everything at a … (25 comments)
Viscape.com is looking for a few good realtors! YOU! 
Team, Partner, or Solo--which best fits YOUR needs?
Team,
Partner or Solo? 
I know to a large extent, the downturn of the market has prompted us to sharpen our skills, broaden our perspectives and acquire new resources. Times such as these call upon all of us to dig deep and discover what we're made of, and what we're capable of.
Over the past three years, I've had some major changes in my business and I can contribute most of them to the support of my friend, my coach and my mentor George Paukert. But, Over the past couple of months he has some life changing events and one of those events … (4 comments)
I often hear from real estate agents that they want to expand their business but are unsure how they should go about it. Some have entered Property Management, Mortgage Lending and rentals. Some have tried different marketing ideas to increase business, these all have potential but have you thought about expanding your market reach? … (6 comments)
As most of you know, I started the eHomes Realty Network (www.eHomesRealtyNetwork.com) this past weekend. To say the least it has been an excellent start with a bunch of new members our first weekend! I'm very excited. 
One of our astute members of AR's Christian Community and whose articles I have always admired, Robert L. Brown of West Michigan, just posted a Featured Article in the Christianity and Real Estate Group (Who We are in Christ -- Part 12) in which he wrote: "Get rid of your EGO. It … (9 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. 
It never fails that a well planned vacation will be preceeded and followed by an influx of business. New leads, new ideas, contacts from long lost prospects...it all happens in waves and usually on the day before a trip. It happened to me this weekend and I've finally reached the stage … (8 comments)
What's in Your Lead Generation Wallet?
I don't know what's happening in your market, but all of a sudden business is picking up
I hear many real estate agents speaking negatively about the current real estate market. I also see people coming into the business. Is it feasible for a brand new person to start a real estate career, right now?
What could they have in common? EVERYTHING! My 10-year old is playing in the world series. The entire season has been spent watching these little young men learning to handle the good and bad times, keep their head in the game, cry but still not give up. The mental challenges are … (2 comments)
I have seen all these blogs about this new way to make money by referring agents to a new listings service. There are numerous ways to join, you pay this much or that much and you have a special position in the order of things. Get more to sign up and … (1 comments)
As a realtor, you have a certain way of doing your job. Maybe you have checklists or procedure guides. Maybe not. But have you ever stopped to wonder why you do things the way you do? Was it because the person who trained you did things this way? Or the first … (5 comments)
As I put together the final pieces for this month's newsletter, I do so with a heavy and saddened heart. I have just returned from the funeral of an acquaintance, business and a former Canmore Rotarian, Bob Schott. Bob passed away last week at the young age of 56. Cancer took … (0 comments)
I, Jesse Barron, became part of the Barron Team when I hired Michael Bryant as my full-time listing and transaction coordinator to keep up with the growing demand for my services.
Anyone that's seen me or talked to me in the past few weeks knows just how hectic my schedule's been. Between the STAAR Night charity event, my kids getting ready to go on summer break from school, and several other commitments, I've barely had time to earn a living, let alone … (0 comments)
We can't change the market... We can't change our clients and who they are (well we can, but that is usually a pretty painful process!)... We can't change the economy...
Are you better off working to make your strengths, stronger? Or would you be better served by trying to strenthen your weaknesses? If you are like the vast majority of people, you probably think that eliminating weaknesses is the most immediate path to productivity.The scientific evidence suggests otherwise. I think it … (9 comments)
I was told by the president of our company that to be a Successful Realtor that you need to follow certain steps. I thought I should share these views and see what others think or have to add to this.
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I don't know about you other real estate professionals out there, but there's something offensive to me when someone tells me they "made a killing" or are "making a killing" in real estate. 
Now in India online marketing going to be very popular. Lots of company are started online marketing with the help of social site. I know online marketing is old concept for developed country, but it's new in India or any developing country. Now day's I am not seeing lots of advertising … (1 comments)
If you're like most real estate professionals dealing with the volatilities of today's real estate market then maybe it's time to re-energize your career with your own ideas and business sense. Open your own independent franchise office today!
Consumers are more price sensitive and educated than those from yesteryear. Today … (1 comments)
How much experience do you really have in the real estate business? 
The Hawaii State Bar Association is muscling in on the Real Estate Business in Hawaii BIG TIME! 
The Thomas Team is in the real estate business to help people. We would like to offer you a FREE For Sale By Owner First Aid Kit which we have designed to help assure a quick and successful sale of your home. There is no cost or obligation to you. The … (0 comments)
I get asked the question all the time, "How did you decide what lender to use and recommend most often in your business"?Now, before answering that question, it is important to understand that I firmly believe that the Realtor/Lender relationship is one of the most important relationships you can have in … (1 comments)
We have a lot of fees that are associated with our industry, joining GNAR, TAR, NAR, TREC, continuing education, E&O Insurance, Business Cards, yard signs, websites, marketing, clothes, gas, and the list goes on. One cost we don't have to have is the broker fees charged by some of the … (10 comments)
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Every day I get a call or read an email from or about another agent that is leaving the business because they just can not make it in this market. Many agents are keeping their licenses but having them go inactive as the deadline to pay NAR dues gets very near. 
I am an optimist. My friends and associates will tell you it's my greatest strength. When things are at their darkest, I am the most positive. 
HELLO FOLKS! GETTING CLOSER TO "OFFICIAL LAUNCH" OF THIS INCREDIBLE BROKERAGE CONNECT REALTY... SO I'M HEADED OFF TO HOUSTON FOR ANOTHER INFO GATHERING UPDATE FROM THE PRINCIPALS. 
I'll celebrate my 3rd anniversary as a Realtor in February. Business is picking up big time and I think I am going to go crazy.
I am sure many of you know about this. But this for people who don't know about this story. I just found out about this story myself today. A Real Estate broker who brokered deals with celebrities included Billy Joel,Sting and Steven Spielberg was found dead in a pool of blood … (19 comments)
Let's be serious for a moment. Let's talk about what your reason for being in the real estate business is and how you communicate that to the public.
I hope everyone is having a good week so far. I just wanted to make a quick post about the new-and-improved AdviceForAgents.com website. Basically, the website is a library of articles on all aspects of running a real estate business -- licensing, training, marketing, career advancement, creating a business plan ... … (1 comments)
In nearly every market across the U.S., the real estate market has become challenging. There are fewer sales happening (but not necessarily an exodus of agents from the industry). In many places, there are more listings and longer holding times. Buyers tend to wait (even though these are ideal buying conditions!). … (11 comments)
Well, I have seen many post about new business ideas and not following the leaders, but how about good ole one on one conversations with a BUSINESS CARD handout. Do you carry them everywhere you go? If not why? You likely will not generate new leads or clients if you can't … (11 comments)
Do you look for real estate listings online? Where?Sometimes, we have little controversies in the real estate community. One such issue last year was the introduction of something called IDX into our real estate board. IDX stands for Internet Data Exchange and basically what this system does is to allow REALTORS® … (0 comments)
So much for all the news about slow markets and foreclosures and builders not selling their inventory. The only real threat to your future in the real estate business is when you do all the right things to make sure the deal closes, but then for whatever reason your company refuses … (7 comments)
Omaha, Nebraska Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real EstateI read a blog post a few days back about a lack of a business plan. In the post they talked about not having a business plan. Having a business plan does not mean you will be successful. I know plenty of very … (3 comments)
Top 10 List of Ahas from Keller Williams Megcamp.
I learned a new term this week at the Keller Williams camp in Austin. Agents from declining markets that have turned into Buyer Markets referred to the real estate “pretenders”, who are now dropping like flies. This year will be the first year in a decade that membership in the National … (7 comments)
*****WHY DO I KEEP GETTING SUCKED IN!? ***** 
As our business is changing we need to rethink where we are going on how to get there. We are working harder for less. That's okay, but I need a better plan. I am currently in the process of up dating and rethinking my business plan. I thought of my agents and … (0 comments)
We are all trying to save money on our taxes and protect ourselves from liability, so our accountants recommend we operate our real estate businesses under an S Corp. This is great, but don't forget that in the state of NC, you will need to get a Firm License with the … (2 comments)
I just got back from an appraisal seminar sponsored by the Otteau group. It was wonderful! They ran tests in different areas to see what would ultimately benefit sellers more; pricing their homes a little above market value and eventually reducing, or pricing very close to market value. The homes priced … (2 comments)
I have just joined the active rain network and am excited about the potential to share real estate ideas, stories, and marketing strategies with people. I just returned from Sellabration in Las Vegas, the Residential Specialist annual conference, where I spoke about "living the ultimate lifestyle" of having two homes, one in … (3 comments)
I've been following along the last few days....mold problems, sellers trying to reduce commissions, bad credit, pathetic co-broke agents, whining buyers....the list goes on. Here's my suggestion...
Well as most of you know I'm pretty knew to the real estate business but have been in sales all of my life so I pretty much know what's going on. BUT! I have no idea what to do about advertising in home magazines. I've got 2 big listings coming up … (3 comments)
Maybe not yet... But how do you know when it's coming?
Susan Ryan, a Seattle area Realtor, recently wrote about new developments bait & switch routine in the Seattle P-I Newspaper's Real Estate blog.