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A Ray of Sunshine for you Today: The Optimist Week in Review

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Buyers' Choice Realty

 

Chuck Willman posted some interesting observations about the Banks' Modus Operandi with regards to their REO's.  This is an interesting blog to read and one we should all add our own observations to:  "The First Ten Days" and other Bank Owned Property Rules of Thumb

 

Just how do you handle confrontation?   Rebecca Cole posted an intriguing article about it:         How Do You Handle Confrontation?

 

Lara O'Keefe penned an endearing tribute to her mom, who is currently helping raise a beautiful grandchild:   Growing Like a Weed!

 

Jim Valentine discusses a type loan well suited for today's foreclosed properties.  Don't miss this unique tool for bringing these deals to fruition:  Can We Buy A Bank-Owned Property In Disrepair With A New Loan?

 

Sheldon Neal -- ThatBritishAgent - Makes some wonderful points in his aptly named post:  Why am I getting so many LISTING APPOINTMENTS ? -- I thought Sellers were too afraid right now ??

 

If you only read a single blog this week, this one should be it.  Tony Toto gave us a complete recipe for success with distressed properties.  Could it really be that easy?  Short Sale Using the Option Contract

 

Chuck Willman penned a very touching post about focus, determination and loyalty, all neatly packaged as a loving tribute to a remarkable woman: his grandmother.   What Grandma Taught Me About The Superbowl

 

Just in case you missed them, Castellum Realty compiled all the fun Superbowl commercials in:  Pitssburg Steelers win Superbowl XLIII - Budweiser Frogs,parrots and your favorite 2009 Commercials!

 

Last, but not least, yours truly spent hours researching the social networking scene and posted:  Face it Tweety: Plaxo Linkedin MySpace!

 

The Optimist Group was formed as a repudiation of today's "Gloom and Doom".  It is the place where the glass is always at least half full, a safe zone for those who realize that Life is what you make of it.  From "how to" guides to improving our Real Estate practice and our lives, to jokes, funny stories, and loving tributes, if it makes you feel good to read it, or if it helps your business or your life, the Optimist Group is the place to post it or read it. 

 

Life is short.  Live it Well!                                          Join The Optimist Group!

Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection

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Dustin McClure
Mossy Oak Properties Outdoor Realty - Mooresville, NC

Thanks for the post. Have a great week!

Feb 03, 2009 12:16 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Shawn and Dustin:  Thank you for the comments!  There are some great posts on the Optimist Group.  Now that we got our 10 pages back, we're good! 

Feb 03, 2009 12:23 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Mirela, I have been behind in reading, and I appreciate your review! Thanks for the links to these posts!

Feb 03, 2009 12:50 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Mirela, Thank you so much for the line up of great reads.  I've been in and out of the rain and have missed a lot.

Feb 03, 2009 12:55 PM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

WOW I didn't know this group existed!  I joined!  Thanks for all the great reading.

Feb 03, 2009 12:55 PM
Mark MacKenzie
Phoenix, AZ

Mirela,

Thanks for this does of optimism, its something that you can't find in many place nowadays - keep up the great work.

Feb 03, 2009 12:59 PM
Mary Kent
Five Star Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids to the Lake Shore

Mirela-Thanks for an inspiring post. Optimism has always been a part of my life! Best to you in 2009!

Feb 03, 2009 01:53 PM
Lara O'Keefe
North Texas Home Finders - McKinney, TX

Mirela, congrats on the feature! Thank you so much for including the tribute to my mother in Growing Like a Weed.

Feb 03, 2009 03:09 PM
Lara O'Keefe
North Texas Home Finders - McKinney, TX

Mirela, thank you for the list of positive and inspiring posts and for bringing so much sunshine into 'The Rain.'

Feb 03, 2009 03:10 PM
George Bennett
Inactive - Port Orford, OR
Inactive Principal Broker, GRI

Mirela - I really like the promise yourself section and that's for letting us know about the optimists group

Feb 03, 2009 04:00 PM
JB Brookman
JB Brookman Photography - Franklin, TN
High School Senior Portrait Photographer

Incredible compilation, Mirela!  Thank you for taking the time to encourage others...

Feb 03, 2009 06:46 PM
Jason Neumann
Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. - Kelowna, BC
Realtor - www.KelownaRealEstateNews.com

Mirela, being positive in a world that seems to embrace everything but is absolutely necessary to survive in the business of real estate.  I commend your efforts and hope to see the optimism here and abroad spread like wildfire, I think we all need an extra dose of it.  Take care and happy blogging!

Feb 03, 2009 07:29 PM
Randall Sandin
Carolina One Real Estate - Charleston, SC
843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate

great links and post Mirela - thanks so much

Feb 03, 2009 09:59 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Randall: Thank you!

Jason: I wholeheartedly agree! I believe attitude is contagious. Hang around Optimists and you'll catch it too. Oh, I forgot, you're already an Optimist. Bring a friend in need of attitude adjustment....

JB:  Thank you!

George:  We've been here since April of last year.  I just didn't make the time to do a week in review yet.  I'm so glad Sheldon gave me the idea!  I like that Promise Yourself section too.  Let's all adopt that credo!

Feb 04, 2009 03:34 AM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Lara: I love your "Sunshine in the Rain" phrase!  As a matter of fact I will use it when I post the next weekly or monthly Optimist Review.  Thank you for the inspiration!

Mary:  Same to you!  Thank you very much!

 

Feb 04, 2009 03:39 AM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Midori:  it's great to have you here!  I am so glad you joined.  You are a perfect fit for this group.

Carole:  Glad to have you back!

Mary:  There's always something good for you to read on the Optimist Group. 

Mark:  Yes, I know.  That's why we have the Optimist Group: to help each other keep that fresh and great perspective alive...

 

Feb 04, 2009 03:46 AM
David Painter
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC
Thank you for taking your time to create this great post.
Feb 04, 2009 12:25 PM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Mirela- You humble me with the selections. I'm honored to be included among this mix of very good posts. Thank you so much for the selection.

Feb 05, 2009 12:40 AM
Chris & Karen Highland
eXp Realty - Frederick, MD
Integrity, Experience, Enthusiasm!

Mirela, I love that poem. These are great posts, thanks for passing them along.

Feb 06, 2009 10:59 AM
Sandy Childs
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC
Realtor - Spartanburg, SC

You must be an extradinary person! Thank you for the post. I wrote the promise in my "book".

Thank you and may you receive as much as you give away!

Feb 08, 2009 02:36 PM