remax nampa: Should the Tenant Authorize MLS Access? - 05/23/08 10:02 PM
There is nothing more frustrating to a buyer, buyer's agent and even the seller and the seller's agent, than an uncooperative tenant in a house listed for sale!
Just in the past two days, I have attempted to show two listings that were both tenant occupied. I called and it was … (21 comments)
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remax nampa: Boise Idaho Real Estate Market Snapshot: - 04/06/08 07:43 PM
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remax nampa: Blogging Works! - 03/18/08 09:12 PM
I posted a blog a while back, What is a Short Sale? I also posted this article on my Idaho Real Estate site where it was spotted by a prospective client today!
Not only did they find my article, but they recognized me from a Dale Carnegie class we attended together over … (8 comments)
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remax nampa: .............Quotes to Ponder................ - 03/15/08 03:41 PM
I love quotes from famous people....when they make sense. I hope you enjoy these; from your Idaho Realtor:
"In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock." ~Thomas Jefferson
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no … (20 comments)
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remax nampa: One who is prepared has his battle half-fought! - 03/11/08 12:04 AM
As John Maxwell has brought to life in his book, "The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player", preparation can be a key for us in the real estate business;
Preparation Begins with:
1. Assessment: You must know what you are preparing for. Where are you and/or your team headed? You will need … (9 comments)
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remax nampa: 3x Results for Achieving Goals...... or NOT! - 02/11/08 11:16 PM
A lot of people don't believe in the power of setting goals and most of them get exactly to the place they were planning... Nowhere!
I believe goals must be attainable, not always reached necessarily, but certainly realistic!
There are 3 outcomes of achieving goals that are worth their weight and then some, just from taking … (12 comments)
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remax nampa: Homes For Sale in Nampa, Idaho - 02/09/08 10:25 PM
Find Homes For Sale in Nampa
At time of this writing, there are over 1300 single family residential homes for sale in Nampa, Idaho. Search the Idaho MLS:
This link, Homes For Sale in Nampa, will take you to the CURRENT, active listed homes for sale in Nampa.
Recent activity for Nampa Idaho Real … (2 comments)
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remax nampa: .....Make a Decision! - 02/05/08 11:07 PM
If you have a tough decision to make, follow these 10 Decision making Questions offered up by one of my favorite authors in the leadership field, John Maxwell:
1. What are my options?
2. Is this mutually beneficial?
3. What is the risk?
4. Is it timely?
5. Do I have staying … (6 comments)
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remax nampa: Boise Real Estate Market Snapshot: - 02/01/08 08:23 PM
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remax nampa: ....Burning of the TREE.... - 01/13/08 07:41 PM
With Christmas being over, we traditionally move the dried up (real) tree out of the living room, scattering needles everywhere for a great mess to clean up, maybe spill a little water from the water tank within the tree stand and haul the whole mess outside.
Not that we have deemed this … (4 comments)
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remax nampa: 7 Business Development Strategies: - 01/10/08 08:19 PM
If you haven't read the book, the "E-Myth" yet, I suggest you purchase a copy & follow it's great advice!
The book covers 7 basic Business Development Strategies that can help make your operation flourish (If utilized and managed well). I hope you enjoy:
1. Primary aim (we must have a target, goal, "end … (4 comments)
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remax nampa: 5 Steps to Success.... - 01/07/08 10:01 PM
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)
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remax nampa: Ben Franklin's Values - 01/06/08 02:46 PM
With a new year well underway, a lot of us reflect on what changes, goals, new resolutions, etc. that we might make.
I was reviewing some notes in my memo pad on my Palm Treo and found a list of Ben Franklin's Values from his autobiography:
1. Industry
2. Frugality
3. Temperance
4. Silence
5. Order
6. Resolution
7. … (2 comments)
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remax nampa: What's the Difference between a Belief and a Fact?..... - 01/04/08 09:32 PM
A friend of mine, Wayne Roland wrote this little article and I find lots of truth in it... It's a good time to reflect and maybe take a look at how others may see you in 2008.
Ancient Methods Muddy Mental Waters
Here's a fresh look at an old topic.
How do … (0 comments)
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remax nampa: Suggested Reading for 2008 - 01/01/08 01:21 PM
"The Angel Inside" written by Chris Widener
This is a quick, easy read! A friend of mine in the Seattle area gave this to me on my last visit. He didn't say much about the book, but just handed me a copy.
I started reading it a month or so ago & I … (0 comments)
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remax nampa: Should I take my home off the market during the holidays? - 12/26/07 10:51 PM
Many sellers think about takeing their home off the market during the holidays. This may be the best time of year to find a serious, qualified buyer who may be in town visiting family for the holidays. This article spells out some good advice for sellers during this time of year. When you … (0 comments)
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remax nampa: Personalized License Plates... - 12/26/07 10:48 PM
When I started real estate in 1996, it was the beginning of the trend for "vanity plates" and so I wanted something to help advertise my new business. I went to the DMV and found the plate: "HOME 4U" was available!
I have had lots of comments and I had even used … (4 comments)
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remax nampa: Year-end Client gifts... - 12/26/07 10:15 PM
I've been selling real estate for about 12 years now & I'm not completely satisfied with my year-end gift giving or trying to do something traditional.
I have delivered chocolates, tape measures with "how your business measures up on my list", to just about a lot of other crazy little cliche's.
I'm looking … (12 comments)
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remax nampa: An Extra 24 Hours.... What will you do? - 12/26/07 09:59 PM
So often, I comment about time slipping away so rapidly, it's like a roll of toilet paper; the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!
Some days I just wish the world would stop so I can try to catch up...just give me an extra 24 hours!
February 29th is … (2 comments)
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remax nampa: Books to read in 2008... - 12/25/07 12:01 PM
I'm one of those guys who starts one book and before I can finish, I've started another one. Actually, right now, I have 4 books that I'm about 1/2 way through.
The Angel Inside, by Chris Widener, was given to me by a friend & I am truly enjoying it so far. … (0 comments)
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