curt fletcher: Diamond R Custom Homes: 1509 Pixie Rose Dr Keller TX - 05/08/09 01:53 PM
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curt fletcher: Improving YOUR Selectability! - 05/07/09 08:18 AM
So you want that new job, huh? Perhaps you are angling for a promotion. Maybe, you are trying to get a better deal on a home purchase or a car. Could it be that you are striving for more money or recognition.
What about those event tickets your co-worker is giving … (0 comments)
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curt fletcher: Uniqueability - 05/06/09 07:44 AM
Okay, so uniqueability is probably not a real word, but it should be. Since I sort of made it up, I guess I can make up my own definition also.
Uniqueability-To understand and appreciate the ability to be different then something else.
It's not about just being different for the sake … (4 comments)
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curt fletcher: Diamond R Homes - 05/04/09 01:14 PM
Diamond R Homes is a TRUE Custom Home Builder. Many people think "Custom" Builder just means an upper scale production home. It doesn't.TRUE Custom means YOU CHOOSE.
TRUE Custom means WE Cater to YOU.
TRUE Custom means 100% Unique.
At Diamond R Homes, we have assembled a small team of Fantastic … (4 comments)
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curt fletcher: Networking Works!! - 02/27/08 09:28 PM
I've long been an advocate of Networking and expanding your knowledge of others and others knowledge of you. That's the main reason I write on-line articles, joined Active Rain, LinkedIn, and numerous other blogging sites.
My recently published book "How To Sell More Homes and Increase Your Income" has been a full time … (5 comments)
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curt fletcher: Do people REALLY want to imrove or Justify current actions? - 02/14/08 12:13 PM
Do people inherently want to improve themselves or do people seek confirmation for their actions and views?
Being somewhat of an idealist, I like to tell myself that all people want to better themselves, but the things that I see with my eyes and hear with my ears tell me that people … (8 comments)
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curt fletcher: Who wants to play...Lets Make A Deal! - 01/17/08 02:11 PM
These days we are all bombarded with the "experts" saying less than flattering things about OUR Business. Comments like, "don't buy", or "make sure you get a good deal" are everywhere.
Even many people in OUR own profession, imply to their clients you can and should get a "deal."
"THE DEAL" is … (8 comments)
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curt fletcher: Are YOU Boring your clients with stats and numbers? STOP! - 01/15/08 09:26 PM
A few days ago, a guy walked into my office with his wife and a friend. I didn't have the opportunity to spend much time with him as I was writing another contract at the time. However, I did politely excuse myself from the contract to introduce myself, as I went … (19 comments)
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curt fletcher: Why People Buy Homes...or Anything Part 4!! - 01/14/08 09:08 PM
Finally, here is the 4th part of the 4 part series of WHY people buy homes!! The Real Reasons!!
Read Part One Here!
Read Part Two Here!
Read Part Three Here!
REMEMBER!!! People Buy on Emotion, NOT Logic!!
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Finance:
Ex: What is the Short-Term price / cost situation of the home? What is the … (3 comments)
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curt fletcher: Why People Buy Homes...or Anything Part 3 - 01/10/08 11:31 AM
Okay, here is the 3rd part of the 4 part series of WHY people buy homes!! The Real Reasons!!
Read Part One Here!
Read Part Two Here!
REMEMBER!!! People Buy on Emotion, NOT Logic!!
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Privacy:
Ex: Is there a gated entrance to the community? Do the buyers need a corner homesite or one … (5 comments)
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curt fletcher: Why People Buy Homes...or Anything Part 2 - 01/09/08 10:22 AM
I've been so busy, my Blogging has lagged behind....
This is the 2nd part of a 4 part Blog series related to the REAL reason people BUY HOMES!!
Do you take what buyers tell you at face value? Or do you Find the Real Emotional Buying Motive?
If you missed Part 1....CLICK HERE.
REMEMBER!!! People … (11 comments)
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curt fletcher: Why People Buy Homes...or Anything Part 1 - 12/30/07 08:35 PM
As many of you know, there are many different reasons that people buy homes. The key to gaining more sales is understanding and identifying these reasons early in the process.
During my time in Real Estate, reading books o' plenty, attending seminars, writing my own books, and basically just studying the way … (8 comments)
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curt fletcher: How Greedy Are You? Real Story...Just Happened!! - 12/24/07 02:14 PM
Okay, so I have a buyer that is closing on their New Home this Thursday. It was a build job, so we have been working together for about 5 months. In this time, I have spoken or seen them about 3 times a week....every week. That's how I do business....lots of communication.
The … (28 comments)
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curt fletcher: What do you do at crunch time? - 12/17/07 09:48 PM
This blog entry is somewhat inspired by Elizabeth Nieves call to action to help another Active Rain member in their time of need.
Elizabeth's natural instinct upon hearing of the awful circumstances of Melissa's family was exactly that...Natural.
No hesitation.
No internal conflict.
No "I wonder if I should" thoughts.
So I pose this … (6 comments)
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curt fletcher: Do you believe the "Experts" about the market? Read the TRUTH! - 12/13/07 10:56 AM
For those that believe the 'Experts" (media) have any idea what they are talking about regarding the state of the Real Estate market, I have complied a list of quotes from the last 60 years...this is just a small sample.
Enjoy!
"The prices of houses seem to have reached a plateau, and there … (10 comments)
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curt fletcher: Curious.....How Many Homes do you Show? - 12/10/07 10:06 PM
When you have a client that is ready, willing, and able to buy a home, how many homes do you show?
Do you show 3....5......10......15.......20........?
While involved in New Home Sales, I would regularly see Realtors bring in their clients after long grueling days of looking. While asking questions, I would typically find … (24 comments)
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curt fletcher: Be Different. Be Excited....It's Contagious!! - 12/10/07 08:42 AM
"You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing."
-Dale Carnegie
I have sat down and talked to some of the most successful people in many different types of businesses and asked them all the same question.
If you could pinpoint one thing that has contributed the most to your … (14 comments)
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curt fletcher: FOCUS is the KEY to SUCCESS!! - 12/06/07 09:37 AM
Harnessing your creative thoughts is a very exciting process. This is where you will take your new ideas and begin to shape and mold them into real possibilities.
As new ideas begin to pop into your head, write them down as they occur. Otherwise, you may lose the moment and forget the … (16 comments)
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curt fletcher: Creating Creativity to Increase Your Success!!! - 12/05/07 09:23 PM
Throughout our hectic and busy lives we have many thoughts and ideas that pop into our heads. You are an information source for other people much like a computer is. We all have valuable knowledge that we need to share with others. How do you tap into it?
Think about how … (15 comments)
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curt fletcher: Now That Is WOW Service!! - 12/04/07 08:44 PM
This was one of the Articles I sent out this month for my Monthly Newsletter. I thought I would share it with you. If you would like view the rest of this months articles, you can sign up here.
If you would like the Magical Secret of Success, today is your lucky day. If you … (16 comments)
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