As I get older, I do my best in making everyday a meaningful lesson for me. This became even more clear when I went to Africa just this past Fall. It was truly a humbling experience, nothing like I have ever experience before. I knew it was different but somehow it wasn't quite like I had imagine
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02/28/2007
I'm trying to find a compromise between 2 people when they have different opinions about goal-setting and achieving them.One says:Goal is to guide to to the right path....doesn't mean you have to get to it. Things in life changes, you need to change according to it. Sometimes you have to delay go
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02/27/2007
I attended my very first realtor's designation several weeks ago: Accredited Staging Professional. I opted for the ASP Realtor title as I plan to offer staging to my clients as a value-added service. My feedback on the course is overwhelmingly positive. I am extremely enthusiatic about offering t
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02/22/2007
I met Karen at one of my continuing education real estate classes: ASP Home Staging several weeks ago. Since then, I have emailed her about Active Rain and how it may help in growing her business.She volunteered her time in helping out with registration, items for sale, and most importantly, Kare
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02/22/2007
This blog is an open read for anyone regardless of your personal beliefs:I am deeply sadden by the fact that one of my favorite groups (Christianity and Real Estate) on Active Rain is under attack (by that I mean in a spiritual way. I do understand the heart of Active Rain to comply with rules an
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02/20/2007
If you have not read the first part to becoming a market expert, please find it here. As an extension to studying the market data, now bring out the "emotional side" of you. Dont forget the emotional side of buying.My fondest memory of emotional buying was my client from 2003. I was showing alot
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02/16/2007
The TERM: "Study the market" can be pretty vague especially to newer agents. Here are some tips in studying your market (I really do mean deep, deep study: I'm going to): For this example, I am using my friendly Frisco market (price point between $100K - $300K: there is more to this, but I'm just
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02/16/2007
F=False E=EvidenceA=AppearingR=Real I sat in class for my continuing education this afternoon - yes, of all day Valentine's Day. I guess I wasnt thinking when I signed up for this class. The instructor talked about Living in the FEAR box and I like to share with the Active Rain community... Livin
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02/14/2007
My definition of Retained Earnings (as I declare here, I am not from any accounting background) is pretty simple: After all my expenses, what's left for me? As I speak to many business owners from all walks of life: retail stores, restaurants, designers, real estate people, I have realized a cons
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02/14/2007
Crown Ridge Frisco is an award winning community offered by K.Hovnanian Homes and Grand Homes in Frisco Texas. Crown Ridge is located just a little north of Eldorado Parkway on Panther Creek Road. Crown , east of Preston Road. Some of the unique Crown Ridge homes feature radiant barrier decking,
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02/11/2007
