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What do you do when your partner loves dogs and will rescue them if she can catch them? You help her catch, bathe, dry, remove fleas and ticks, and hold on to them as she finds a home for them. One of the new homeowners in the new home subdivision (Great … (2 comments)
I am always looking for inspirational quotes when I am starting to lose momentum. I wanted to share with you some quotes that can be helpful to keep us going day after day. In order to win, you must expect to win By Richard Bach This is a great quote because it is … (3 comments)
I know this may sound odd in today’s Florida real estate market, but because of our unique niches and strong Midwest presence, we have been able to create bona fide and qualified leads that are closing in 90-days. Unfortunately, we only have 25 agents and need more who see value in increasing their production another … (1 comments)
Constant Improvement in ProcessIn the past couple blogs, I have been addressing the idea of Client Care and what that looks like. In my first blog on this subject (Providing Client Care)I addressed the importance of making a difference in your market niche. In my second blog (Do We All Look … (0 comments)
Being a Realtor in the Modesto, California area and helping people buy and sell houses is a passion of mine. It is a great way to meet people and help people realize the American Dream of property ownership. I only know how to exist in a buyers market. I got into the … (12 comments)
You've seen them-the mega-producers who seem impervious to the market peaks and valleys felt by mere "mortal" agents. They continue to work day in and day out, usually with a smile to share and the time (and money) to even take their families on nice vacations each year. How do YOU … (8 comments)
Have you ever asked youself: What does it take to be a champion? Why am I not achieving the results that I desire? What is holding me back?
Real Living was born in 2002, a merger among several successful, long-established real estate companies. Our founding companies joined forces to keep growing...because of their steadfast commitment to the real estate agents and the consumers they served...and because they knew, like all thriving families, the best businesses must grow and evolve. … (0 comments)
Fairly new to the Active Rain scene....I had heard of its greatness. Just curious of its place in the public consumer side of real estate (buyer/sellers). I'd love to hear brief success stories. Lead generation? So far I think I'm hooked. What a fantastic venue to share professional ideas, marketing, techniques, … (9 comments)
I will be presenting motivational messages from time to time to my agents in our Tuesday morning office meetings.I ran across John Maxwell's Five Steps to success (He may call it something different). I will be sharing this with my agents this week:1. Develop & Follow Priorities; So often, we get … (12 comments)
I am overwhelmed with all of the affiliates I belong to, trying to keep up with all of those accounts is just crazy. But I did bump into an affiliate combo, or I guess the name of this company is appropriate, Commission Junction; it host many affiliates and one account to … (1 comments)
The true reward in our business is not in the commission checks or in the flexible schedule we're allowed, but rather in the friends we make along the way and the things we're able to do to help those friends.
The Wisconsin Realtors Association submitted a press release this past Wednesday detailing some positive news about the 3rd quarter real estate market in Wisconsin. In comparison to many parts of the country, Wisconsin's real estate market is still going strong. Although there is no question that the number of home sales per … (0 comments)
There are generally four types of exchanges that benefit the Real Estate Investor. They are:DelayedSimultaneousBuild to suitReverseThere is also a method of exchanging personal property, which is usually the case in the sale or acquisition of a business.The most common exchange is the Delayed exchange. In transacting a delayed exchange, an … (1 comments)
Today, you make a choice. While we meet to discuss the sale of your home, you'll have to choose whether to trust us with the sale of the single most important asset you own. In our marketing presentation, we will provide you with enough information about the market, our qualifications, and our … (1 comments)
RESULTS IN 20 MINUTES I was in my bathroom the other day and I saw this heading on a magazine. Of course I opened the magazine to read the article. While I read how I could change my body in ONLY 20 minutes, I could not help but laugh about the impatience … (9 comments)
From my other blog: Incumbent Randi Masters is joined by newcomers John Smith and Carol Crabb October 9th, 2007 saw a good voter turnout for the annual general meeting and election of the Victoria Real Estate Board, held in the ballroom in the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa in Victoria. Candidates … (0 comments)
For less than you'll spend on today's lunch - you could have a customizable video studio to promote your business, create that wow factor when communicating with prospects, fellow agents, and the corporate office, add the personal touch and impact to emails that simple text fails to deliver- to increase response … (7 comments)
According to renowned author Brian Tracy, your FROG is the hardest thing to do, but also the thing that will like earn you the most money.
I wrote a few previous blogs about my struggle with wanting to run a marathon, and don't worry this is not yet another. But in my path to determination my running coach sent me this e-mail not after I asked for some motivation, but after I gave him a list of … (8 comments)
Back to school time friends. School buses are learning their new routes, and for those of us who spend the better part of our day behind the wheel, just a reminder that getting to an appointment late is okay! In just the past couple of days, I see people weaving around buses, … (0 comments)
What do Homeowners really care about when we market their properties? The Answer is Results. Short of the expected results, what strategies are in place to make the property stand out and beat the competition to the closing? Why would a Buyer select their home over the competition and where is … (6 comments)
It may be that the key to your effectiveness right now is to decide what you should stop doing, rather than what you could be adding to an already full plate. Napoleon Hill said in his famous book, Think and Grow Rich, " what you focus on becomes bigger than the idea itself". So, if … (13 comments)
Compton home sales are on the RISE!!! What a significant increase in home sales in all 3 of these zip codes! Compton truly is the best kept secret in real estate. Aside from the myths, rumors, and whatever else is said about this town, the numbers don't lie and homeownership is … (2 comments)
Last issue of the Hispanic Business magazine main feature includes the top 500 in Hispanic Companies, sorted out by categories and locations, sales etc. I don't know about you guys, but what a great way to get at least 500 new prospects(I am sure you can google the addresses). Why not … (6 comments)
People do business with those who they like and trust. You don't sell houses (They sell themselves) you sell yourself, your personality, your expertise, your enthusiasm, your ability to listen, and getting results. Jeffrey Gitomer is the Author of "The Little Red Book of Selling", "The Little Red Book of Sales … (5 comments)
A few months ago I had a website designed for me. I spent lots of money but am not thrilled with the results. Now, don't get me wrong, this person did a good job but something is missing. I was reading a blog about a great person who does website design … (17 comments)
In this business it is just as important to have a beautiful website as it is to have a gorgeous portfolio. People rate us and our company based on the website they review before them. If we promote ourselves as providing de-clutttering services, furniture placement and great overall design to get … (5 comments)
Destinations, dreams and end results - the home, the romance, the booty - while helpful, handy, and often quite dandy, are all still "hows" when it comes to happiness. Helps to keep that in mind. Happily, The UniversePaul Gruber says: Thanks you Universe … (0 comments)
Are you spending your days hoping for business? We all know the market has shifted. The days on the market for listings is longer than it has been for the last few years. Inventory has increased to the point that buyers have many choices and can't make a decision or keep making … (3 comments)
In 2006, Internet Search activity surpassed E-Mail as the number 1 activity people do on their computers. You might say that it is micro economics in the sense that it is a component of our economic system and it happened so fast no one had time to recognize it and write … (1 comments)
Lake Central High School serves the towns of St. John, Schererville and Dyer Indiana.All three towns are experiencing a residential and commercial real estate boom.This picture and much more information can be found at their website.http://www.lakecentral.k12.in.us/lchs/index.shtmlThe school offers great academic and athletic programs. It does quite well in test scores.Research this … (0 comments)
Successful marketing campaigns have several things in common: a realistic budget, an accurate assessment of the demographic market, an appeal to the target market, appropriate timing, and an effective means for lead tracking. Your marketing plan may include a website, newsletters, personalized emails, flyers, mailers, open house invites, and tokens for … (25 comments)
This morning, before Ken headed east to Denver (I understand from Tony that Ken is in the middle of 1 degree Fahrenheit weather!) we had part 2 of our team meeting that started on Tuesday.Today was all about expectations, activities and metrics. "Results" goals are great to shoot for - but … (4 comments)
Take the edge off of your day a little bit, share with us how far you get in the game. Concentrate or it will catch you off guard, it gets pretty hard the further you get in the game. I shared it with several Agents in the Office today, you would … (1 comments)
101 Reasons to Blogby Ralph Roberts<!-- Body -->Do you recall Garrett Morris' Saturday Night Live character Chico Escuela? His famous line was, "Baseball has been very, very good to me." Let me borrow from that sentiment to say, "Blogging has been very, very good to me!" My own experiences with blogging … (2 comments)
Did you know that most real estate agents spend up to 50% of their day on "busy" work that they could easily be outsourcing? Many agents at one point realized that they were worth far more then $50-$100 per hour and decided to "buy back" their valuable time by hiring a VA ( … (3 comments)
There is actually a “system” to presenting an offer. This system is important to follow or adopt as it usually brings better results then the alternative. We follow it every time. 
I have been using Active Rain but a short time and it seems like people are crawling out of the woodwork. I have done very little research on the company, but the answers I am getting is very efficient and effective marketing that would normally would cost a lot of money. … (5 comments)