Real estate blog entries tagged with reputation

Blog entries tagged with "reputation":

reputation: Tequila: A Lesson In Marketing And Brand Identity - 09/12/08 01:07 AM

TGIF and watch this tour of Jose Cuervo Factory
Tequila the official party liquor, the daddy of the fiesta, the king of the shot, and the emperor of margarita madness is actually an amazing marketing story. What makes an often, horrible smelling, difficult to describe taste that can make … (4 comments)

reputation: Walk-in Duty - 09/10/08 11:26 PM

Wanted to talk about Walk-In's, I must say I made a great deal a few week ago with a Walk-In. I didn't take a brake for months, working nights and week-end like most of us. I had this feeling that I was going no were, unable to concentrate, took a day … (0 comments)

reputation: Profile Placement Strategy Comes With A Cost: 1 Big Reason Why You Should Write A Blog - 09/03/08 12:06 PM

Reputation management is a concern for all Realtors and businesses. In my last article I explained one powerful strategy to help remove unwanted or unwarranted information from your top 2 pages of a Google search query on your business or surname.
The Profile Placement strategy is great if the following exists:
… (0 comments)

reputation: Mortgage Chili: Watch what you do online, it is there forever... - 08/31/08 02:56 PM

DO yourself a favor... OPT OUT of ZABASEARCH.com...
Tracie Mason Holton recently posted a blog about "your online reputation is on the line." It was a great post and worthy of checking out.
THE PROBLEM
One of the comments by Lorena McMullen was about zabasearch.com. If ou have never been there, … (3 comments)

reputation: Your Online Reputation is On the Line... - 08/31/08 01:34 PM

If you are in the ActiveRain Community, obviously you know the importance of networking and personal promotion. In the era of identity theft, you also know the importance of protecting your name and reputation.
Recently I came across an article in Money entitled "Building Character". It discussed the need to be … (9 comments)

reputation: Distrust of Real Estate Agents - 08/25/08 10:21 AM

Sometimes I feel like everywhere I turn I find television shows, newspaper articles, books and blogs criticizing the honesty of real estate agents.
It is funny, because this stereotype is so dramatically different than the feedback that I receive from my clients. I have been told over and over how grateful … (10 comments)

reputation: Theme of the Day Is Online Reputation Management: Bring Your Hammer With You Aka The Blog - 08/07/08 04:56 PM

Even The Devil Needs a Little Online Reputation Management

Courtesy of eVisibility.com a fantastic internet marketing agency
Online reputation management is all about having a online presence that will allow you to quickly respond to any challenge of your service, products, or business that shows up in a Google search … (5 comments)

reputation: Reputation... A long ago reminder from my basketball coach in Bear Creek, AL - 08/07/08 01:38 PM

For Good or Bad, Our Behavior becomes Our Reputation. As much as the marketing world wants us to believe we can all spend enough money to define and promote the reputation we want others to know us by, it is not that simple.
In high school one long ago Fall in … (4 comments)

reputation: It's Your Reputation. Manage it. - 08/07/08 11:53 AM

Recent stories of "profile jacking" on Twitter point out the necessity for corporations to vigorously monitor their on-line reputation. The most notable of the recent stories is that of "Janet," an Exxon "employee" who began posting at the fake Twitter account called ExxonMobilCorp. Jeremiah Owyang has a great review of the … (84 comments)

reputation: How Can A Google Recruiter Unwittingly Help You Become A Better Blogger? - 07/28/08 09:33 AM

CSIX Connect is the most powerful employment networking group in Silicon Valley with equally important presenters. One such speaker was Wanda Ross a former contract recruiter for Google with 12 years experience in "The Valley."
Her workshop “Marketing Yourself with a Powerful Resume-Top Ten Tips from an Executive Search Professional" was … (3 comments)

reputation: Things To Come In the Banking Industry: Small Local Bank's "Statement of Condition" - 07/23/08 03:32 PM

In what may become a defense mechanism brought on by the IndyMac Bank failure and "run" lines reminicent of the stockmarket crash of 1929, local small bank Luther Burbank Savings of Northern California has gone on a reputation management campaign in local print media. The campaign has a simple message--we are … (2 comments)

reputation: Feng Shui For The Mind: 3 Tips To Creating Better Impressions In Your Business - 07/21/08 02:06 PM

Feng Shui is a unique and powerful method of creating space for positive energy to flow throughout the home and your life. Practitioners often reposition or redesign the placement of furnishings in relationship to the layout or structure of the space they are working to improve.
We can do the … (8 comments)

reputation: Diagnostic Test #1 Reputation Management: Do You Know What Happens When Someone Googles Your Name? - 07/07/08 01:06 AM

Simplicity is not only effective it is the core of any analytical investigation into a business process. One of the most important processes today is your reputation management-online. One of the easiest yet most under utilized methods of repuation management is to Google your own name.
Surname Search
If you Google … (2 comments)

reputation: Are You Trying to be "Unique"... Just Like EVERYONE Else? - 07/06/08 02:12 PM

Ever notice how businesses of all types, not just real estate related, sell themselves much like high school kids? They want to be unique... just like everyone else.
Even when honest, the messages often sent don't mean anything to the potential customer. It's great you are customer-focused, honest, experienced, seasoned, been … (12 comments)

reputation: BPO Horror Story - 06/27/08 08:23 PM

The lender ordered the third Broker Price Opinion (BPO). We are really close to closing on a short sale that has been under contract for the L-O-N-G-E-S-T time. We're talking Guinness Book of World Records. The lender called an agent that had an offer on the property. There were a … (4 comments)

reputation: Realtor or Used Car Salesman? - 06/26/08 04:34 PM

Recently, while talking with an acquaintance, I mentioned that I work with Realtors®. With a snicker, the person interjected, "Realtors! They are nothing but a bunch of used car salesmen!". Now, I am not trying to insult Realtors® or used car salesmen, but it made me think how unfortunate it is that the actions of a … (2 comments)

reputation: Business Etiquette and Dress for Success - 06/23/08 07:31 PM

Education, experience and intelligence are no longer enough to succeed in business today. The years you have spent improving your job skills must now be enhanced with business etiquette. As Warren Buffet quoted, "It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about … (9 comments)

reputation: How to Get the Best Rate - Shopping for your Illinois Mortgage - Part 4 - 06/23/08 01:46 PM

In the first installment of this series we looked at some of the things to look out for when shopping for your mortgage . In the second part we talked about hidden fees and pre-payment penalties. The third installment covered APRs and how important it is to know how to read … (0 comments)

reputation: Stupid Agents - 06/19/08 03:08 PM

My dad is disappointed with me. In his mind, I'm wasting my intellect in a career that doesn't require it. He believes that I should have become an astrophysicist, nuclear engineer, attorney, or physician. To a degree, I can understand where he is coming from. We all want the best for … (1 comments)

reputation: Why be nice to competitive Realtors? - 05/26/08 01:52 AM

There might be a little "Preaching to the choir" here, because in my dealings with Realtors on Active Rain have shown me how pleasant and helpful people can be. The way I deal with people has always been friendly and helpful, most of my earlier careers have been dealing with … (8 comments)

reputation: Subtle influencing and not so subtle turn offs - 05/21/08 05:26 AM

Someone I admire, Chris Elizabeth Griffith in Bonita Springs Florida, recently wrote an article that included a poll asking a question: Would a political sign on the lawn of a home for sale have any influence on the sale of the home? Overwhelmingly the answers were stating that yes, it probably … (22 comments)

reputation: How to Choose a Realtor - 05/06/08 03:36 PM

Year after year the National Association of Realtors annual survey lists reputation, honesty and trustworthiness as the top three selection criteria that sellers use to choose a real estate agent. Here's a question for you - in your experience, how do sellers (and buyers for that matter) actually determine these qualities? … (0 comments)

reputation: As a REALTOR Why Choose one Firm over Another? - 04/26/08 11:47 AM

I just read an interesting Featured Post. It was do customers do business with the individual agent or Company. Overwhelmingly REALTORS agreed that consumers have the relationship with the Agent not the company. The company plays a part in helping generate unsolicited incoming calls via its Brand and advertising.
Why do … (13 comments)

reputation: Public Perception: A Lesson Learned - 02/28/08 10:44 AM

OK, guys (and gals) it is time we make some changes to public perception!
I was meeting some clients at one of their offices recently to get a contract signed. As the husband and I walked to the wife's office we were introduced to some of her co-workers.
The wife, kindly, introduced me … (13 comments)

reputation: Blogging: Substance or Quantity? - 02/25/08 02:43 PM

Blogging is quickly becoming America's National Pasttime. I even think that it is passing up baseball for that honor. Everyone who is anyone has a blog. The more you blog, the more reputable you become. Should this be the case? I think not. Blogs should be of substance. The better quality … (12 comments)

reputation: Looking to Improve our Reputation! - 02/08/08 10:01 AM

I wrote a blog awhile back titled, "We May Not Be Respected, But We are Happy!" referring to a Times article about the fact that, in general, real estate agents are a happy bunch. Here is the link for anyone that wants to read it: www.activerain/blogsview/2857951/We-may-not-be.
I was surprised to see that … (2 comments)

reputation: The Cowboy Way in real estate. - 02/05/08 11:28 PM

What is a cowboy? I've got a buddy, calls himself AZCowboy, he'd tell you, "You ain't a cowboy if you don't work a ranch all day".I've got a slightly different view, OK maybe a drastically different view. I thought it might be interesting to Google the term "cowboy" and see what … (12 comments)

reputation: Call Me... Or Not... A Cautionary Tale... - 02/05/08 11:24 PM

Hi All,
One of the things that we are all taught in our figurative Real Estate cradles is that the best way to get clients is by referral and that the best referrals are those that come from your sphere of influence (friends, family, current and former clients, etc.). While this is quite … (13 comments)

reputation: Your Reputation: How Good Is It As An Agent? - 01/08/08 08:05 PM

Hi Realtors
Here is a fantastic web site on "How To Have The Most Respected Reputation In Town!"
You know it's true...
The better your reputation - the more referrals you get!
Best I have ever seen on how to build your reputation with sellers and buyers.
Check it out...
http://www.reputationmarketing.us
Randy Roussie
P.S.
An exceptional reputation equals an … (2 comments)

reputation: Online Business Opportunities - 01/05/08 11:53 AM

There are many online business opportunities for you to try if you want to work from home. Over the years, the Internet has become a valuable tool for consumers and those looking for information. Depending on your interests, skills, and knowledge of online sales, you can start a business selling one … (0 comments)

reputation: Email Etiquette - 12/14/07 12:55 PM

This is crucial. I've seen poor email etiquette lead to fights! In and out of the work place. Even if your email is completely written in a neutral tone, it can be interpreted as angry.Here are some tips to keep your emails professional and polite.Use punctuation, always.Never type in all caps … (9 comments)

reputation: What is the best way to market? - 12/09/07 10:05 PM

Many people have different philosophies and styles in how they present themselves. They present this image of designer suits and experience, while exuding confidence. The best way to market is to be yourself and interact with people. People can spot phonies a mile away and if you put on an act, … (17 comments)

reputation: Introducing, ME. - 12/04/07 04:48 PM

Hello! Well, I am here. Very very new to the blog world, so go easy. Any suggestions, or advice, will be welcomed graciously. I have been in the biz of Real Estate Consulting for almost two years. I started off rocky, as I'm sure is common, but strongly believe that I … (35 comments)

reputation: I Need Motivated Sellers, and Qualified Buyers! - 10/13/07 12:18 PM

In the Atlanta area, one thing that has changed in the way we do business is that more than ever it is critical to determine the motivation level of Atlanta home sellers, and the financial qualifications of Atlanta home buyers. It is one thing to list a home in a really … (18 comments)

reputation: Ethics for us Realtors. - 09/28/07 01:30 AM

As Professional Realtors we must recognize that we cannot interfere when a listing is already on the market. If we do, this violates the Code of Ethics. Realtors who are poorly trained, who lack the proper skills in general are now making calls and visitng short sale listed property owners and offering advise. Realtors, understand your job clearly. You are not an accountant or a tax adviser … (5 comments)

reputation: Are you a full-time Realtor® or a one hit wonder? - 09/14/07 07:30 AM

I was reading TLW's (aka Billie as I call her) recent post Why Do We Bite The Hand That Feeds Us? ... ROAR! I left her this comment..."I have past clients who have done anywhere from 1-9 other transactions with me. Maybe they were not the biggest deals but they were more than one.... you … (38 comments)

reputation: What you THINK you know about REALTORS - 08/26/07 01:01 PM

There is no question that REALTORS get a "bad rap." As in every profession, those who behave badly are remembered and those who do not ride quietly onto the next transaction. I do think however, that there are some misconceptions about REALTORs that I would like to address.
We are all rich. Like … (1 comments)

reputation: Do you expect a gold star for your efforts? - 08/14/07 10:51 AM

This is not about blogging, points or featured posts. Although it also kind of applies to blogging (what are we blogging for?) this post is actually about customer service.
Do you really provide great customer service?
Do you try to anticipate your client's needs? Are you friendly? Approachable? Sincere? Are you a hard … (5 comments)

reputation: Are You in the News? - Google Lets You Respond - 08/09/07 07:52 PM

There has been much said about online presence, reputations and public perception. Now Google is taking NEWS into the realm of conversation. Some may even want the PR (whether positive or negative) and keep a story going. There are benefits for being in the news.
Things might get pretty interesting!
"There is no such thing as bad publicity except … (2 comments)

reputation: If life gives you lemons you make lemonade - 08/01/07 08:07 AM

The idea for this post came to me last night while watching ESPN. As many sports fans know Barry Bonds is very close to tying and breaking Hank Aaron's MLB home run record. Most sports fans also know this is a very touchy and controversial subject for the MLB leadership. On … (0 comments)

reputation: I Like Being Their Second Choice - 07/25/07 12:38 PM

Some of my best clients are those that came to me after becoming dissatisfied with another agency. It's true, these clients are judgmental and demand up front a lot of explanation and clarification of my policies, procedures, and techniques, but I appreciate their candor and interest. During our initial interview, these clients are truly listening to what … (6 comments)

reputation: Beware the dreaded Homonym! - 07/22/07 11:46 AM

In the title of a recent blog I used the word "whose" where I should have used the word "who's." No big deal, you might say. But let's do the math. ActiveRain has 39,315 members. If 1/10 of those members read the title of my blog, 3,931 people saw the word "whose" where … (8 comments)

reputation: Keys, keys, keys. Who's Got the Keys? - 07/22/07 12:08 AM

Showing occupied multi-family properties to potential buyers is always stressful. I arrive at each location wondering: Do the tenants really know to expect us? And, will the tenants be cooperative, or will they be uncooperative and confrontational? Those situations are always delicate and uncomfortable. So who needs the extra stress of missing or … (5 comments)

reputation: Same vendors as the competition. How to stand out? - 07/16/07 08:09 AM

Yesterday's Open Houses were very interesting.
Unstaged houses that smelt of cigarettes = lots of available parking, bored depressed realtor, sad overall impression
Staged homes = hi volume traffic, hard to get through the door for the realtor trying to seperate the lookers from the buyers, nervous excitement that if you want … (20 comments)

reputation: Ines Quoted in the New York Times - 07/11/07 05:42 PM

Our own Ines was quoted in the New York Times today.
A friend of mine sent me this article this morning about 9:30 am. In the middle of the article about home prices and the differences between the upper end and the average, I found
Ines Hegedus-Garcia, an agent in Miami, recently … (7 comments)

reputation: Our Reputation, and Should I Care - 07/11/07 01:18 AM

As Realtors®, we seem to have a lot to say about our reputation. In fact, one of the big benefits of our National Association of Realtors® is that we get the reputation-laundering effects of a Code of Ethics, which according to official reports makes us more reputable than we would be … (22 comments)

reputation: 'Freaked Out' over "Freakonomics" - 07/03/07 03:16 AM

I recently picked up a copy of the New York Best-Seller, "Freakonomics."
The overview on the inside cover flap promised that, "We will reveal in shocking detail the REAL truth about Real Estate Agents!"...as though we were uncovering something akin to the Da Vinci Code or helping Nicholas Cage find the National Treasure!
Glancing … (47 comments)

reputation: I Gotcha Ya' Back: Good, Old Fashioned Service Is the New Source of Referrals - 06/06/07 05:25 PM

Brrring, brrring. My cell phone beckoned just before I dug into a plate of Chicken Parm at my favorite salumeria. I hadn't eaten all day and coming from an Italian family of seven, well, that's down right unAmerican.
"Andrew Lenza, may I help you?"
"Hi Andy, it's Linda. (My client, who is … (9 comments)

reputation: realtors and Realtors, Please Read - 03/25/07 09:09 AM

Just a quick note to answer a question I've received by email from a few of you. The general question goes along this line, "Why is it you don't seem to know the Realtor is supposed to be capitalized?" and yes, I cleaned that up in the case of one or … (6 comments)

reputation: Whose Yardstick Measures YOUR Success? - 03/18/07 11:00 PM

WHOSE YARDSTICK MEASURES YOUR SUCCESS?
Does your company give awards for a job well done? Do you crave the accolades that the company offers sometime in March for achieving a certain level of production? Most of us, whether we admit it or not, derive a certain sense of pleasure when we get … (17 comments)

reputation: Honesty, Integrity..... - 02/27/07 10:32 PM

How many times have you heard or read the statement from someone stating that their business is based on honesty and integrity? Probably almost every business ad you read. Whether personal or business you should be honest and have integrity anyway? Why do you have to spell it out to your … (1 comments)

reputation: Building a Referral Based Business - 12/02/06 04:21 PM

BUSINESS
People ask me how I have done so well in a fairly short amount of time in real estate. I have a couple of thoughts on how that has come about and would like to share them with you. I'd also like to encourage others to add to this post in … (31 comments)

reputation: Real Estate Reputation - 09/27/06 07:42 AM

Real Estate Reputation
I came across a situation yesterday which I have heard of, but personally never heard.
Myself and team members are trained, caring, loyal, hardworking, honest people.
We take pride in our career choice and are always looking to do our job better and be the best.
We take courses, seminars, buyers universities, … (7 comments)

reputation: Push marketing vs Pull marketing - 09/17/06 10:33 PM

This morning I commented on SPAM that I received (I made it members only if you are reading this and you aren't a member). There was a comment left that basically said, like it or not, SPAM is here to stay. We are all marketers here. Every one of us. I'm … (14 comments)