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2011 

Each Wednesday from 5-7 PM in the main lobby of the clubhouse, there is a happy hour for all residents of Trilogy La Quinta. There is beer, wine, and a few well drinks for $3 -$5 each. Even this summer about 50 people are attending. It is a good way to meet your neighbors and friends in an inform...
06/30/2011
Over the past few years the economy and my economic life has changed so much. I also have changed how I look at my finances and way of living. I am very lucky to still sell alot of homes and make a good living. With that said, I am selling less homes and most of them are at prices way less than i...
06/30/2011
We are currently processing 19 short sales for which we are very grateful. We have specialized in short sales for a long time - over 3 years. I have closed over 200 short sales. Each short sale is  a new challenge and new experience. Day by day the stories change. I feel like it is a daily roller...
06/29/2011
I feel now more than ever we need to check our attitude frequently. A good attitude can make or break our personal, business, financial and emotional life. 1. Do you have an attitude of gratitude? 2. Do you have a sense of humor? 3. Are you calm? 4. Are you kind? 5. Do you givemore than you take?...
06/28/2011
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Intero sponsored an Ipad seminar today at the Apple Store. My husband and I have an original Ipad. I am not the best with technology. I thought I needed a new Ipad for my real estate. After the seminar, I realized my old Ipad is fine. It just does not have 3g which I do not need often and also do...
06/28/2011
Here are some tips for getting short sales closed faster. 1. Present a full packet to the bank and then follow up with a phone call each week to be sure the file is full and has made it into the bank system. 2. Call each week to see hear the notes put into the file and try to speak with the negot...
06/27/2011
We all know networking works and being present at parties and events is crucial - out of sight, out of mind. Once you are at the party the key is to circulate. You can have questions ready so you don't sound or feel uncomfortable. I introduce myself by my first name only and then start asking the...
06/26/2011
Over my years of selling nearly 2000 homes I have come into alot of reasons that people give why they are not buying a home. It seems the past few years people want to find a reason not to buy a home, rather than to have a reason to buy a home. Here are some of the reason I have been given as to ...
06/25/2011
Golf memberships are an important part of home owvership in La Quinta, Ca. Golf memberships are important for golfers and non-golfers.  Golf memberships can affect the value of your home. Many times if a home does not have a golf membership attached to the home, it is challenging to get a golf me...
06/25/2011
We all know that prospecting is the key to keep the business flowing. I learned several years ago at a seminar that one appointment a day can keep the pipeline full overtime. I make sure that I have an offer, listing, or closing each day. If I miss a day, I have to make it up on another day. It i...
06/25/2011
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