ideas: TouchGraph ... How Are We All Connected? (A Fun Link Tool for Us Visual Learners) - 09/04/07 03:46 AM
Thanks to one of my favorite feeds: ProBlogger.com, I was able to find a SUPER COOL (free) tool that shows, VISUALLY how certain search terms and websites are all connected, through Google. This site is called: TouchGraph.com For example: I typed in "Understanding the Realtor® Code of Ethics" (something that I (54 comments)
ideas: Our Neighborhood BBQ Was a HIT! - 06/19/07 05:23 PM
Last Saturday was the Neighborhood BBQ that I wrote about in my previous post: How to Prove Your Value as an Agent, AND Make Friends ... We all had such a blast, with a turnout of over 60 people! In addition to the neighbors, we also invited a few of our past (33 comments)
ideas: The Secret Life of a “Generation X” Consumer … My Story. - 11/15/06 01:38 AM
Should I start with the facts? Ok.“Generation X” is comprised of all people born between 1963 and 1978. Today, these people are in their late 20’s, 30’s and early 40's.According to NAR…38% of recent home-buyers were under 35 years oldHalf of first time home buyers were between 25 and 34 years (62 comments)
ideas: Resigning My Position as Judge... - 11/08/06 04:09 PM
((Enough Politics Already!)) No. I'm not on the Supreme Court. (Well, not yet.) I just received an email from a friend of mine. The email was an article from Amanda Gore. Now... in many respects, this is the same "yada yada" motivational Same-Point-Different-Format idea. BUT... this particular email struck me, and caused (2 comments)
ideas: Showing Feedback for your Sellers... They LOVE It!! - 10/16/06 04:02 PM
I am quite diligent when it comes to providing feedback on homes that I show. I have been on the admin. side of the real estate business for long enough... I know how frustrating and time consuming it is to try and track down feedback for my sellers. ((Agents are hard (19 comments)
ideas: You're doing WHAT?!? (Unique Ideas for Getting Buiness) - 10/10/06 11:41 AM
Alright, I’m browsing through some real estate articles on NAR and came across a great one ( HERE )on getting business. So, I think to myself, “What are some unique ways to get business that goes beyond, “Here is a waterproof calendar as a token of my appreciation” (Eddie Murphy, Haunted (14 comments)
ideas: Marketing Quotes - 10/05/06 03:34 PM
"Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read." (regarding advertising) Leo Burnett, Pioneer American Advertising Executive (1891-1971) "People don't want to be marketed TO, they want to be communicated WITH." Flint McLaughlin "Business has only 2 functions: Marketing and Innovation." -Milan Kundera (Czech Playwrite/Noveleist/Poet) "Customers buy (2 comments)
ideas: Real World Marketing & Advertising Basics (for Print Media) - 10/01/06 10:18 PM
This is a synopsis of an hour and a half class that we recently taught, at our local Keller Williams office. I'm certain that you will find a lot of this very useful... Point #1: What is an ad? A seller usually wants to know that their property will be advertised in (14 comments)
ideas: "Small is the New Big" ~Seth Godin - 09/22/06 08:07 PM
((Review)) Small is the New Big, by Seth Godin, is a great book for those of you interested in breaking out of any business cycle that you are in. Whether you are in a slump, or not excited about the sights around you, this book is for you. Seth offers short and (18 comments)
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