business priorities: Christianity and Real Estate...... Grace and Peace... How to Get it...or Acquire MORE! - 08/17/07 05:45 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Do you have grace and peace?
When someone steps in front of you and takes "Your place in line".An agent or loan officer is NOT doing their job and you might have to end up paying for it.A car cuts you off in traffic causing you to almost get into a accident.You have been slighted by a friend because "Someone else more important than you" came along... not someone with a need mind you, but a person who was more well heeled...... had better freinds, etc.You were insulted in front of a group of your peers.....not just corrected.A client was not totally … (12 comments)

business priorities: How many in bound links does YOUR real estate website have... increase them! - 08/16/07 12:06 PM
 How many in coming links do you have to your real estate website?
 
These are not reciprocal links (They want a link to their site when they give you one of theirs).They are NOT part of a link farm or organized effort to aquire links.These are ONE WAY IN BOUND links to YOUR site from other relevent real estate sites and directories. 
 
At last check today, my central Florida real restate website had over 820 in bound links coming to it.
These links are from webmasters who see the local, fresh, updated real estate information on my site and see the website as a relevant site to … (14 comments)

business priorities: Christianity and Real Estate...... What was and IS Jesus Like... some answers. - 08/01/07 06:21 AM
                                                                                                                                                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When Jesus came to earth, there was nothing that could intimidate anyone from saying he was "Full of Himself".
He grew up with whispers of being a "Bastard" because no one knew who his "Real" Father was.His mother was whispered about being an adulteress, even though her husband married her.He was born in a barn (not a rich persons home).He slept in an animals feeding tub (not an expensive crib bought at "Babies are Us").His parents were poor.They ran away from the place of their ancestry to a foreign land because the King of Israel wanted Jesus killed even before he was … (16 comments)

business priorities: Being near God is like an Irish Spring Soap Commercial........ - 07/22/07 06:11 AM
 
 
 
 Being with God can be like you being near this waterfall.
 
 
Remember those Irish Spring Soap Commercials? They used words like,"Fresh, Crisp. Invigorating....." to describe their product and what it feels like after you used their soap.
 
 
 
This is not an advertisement for Irish Spring Soap , hehehehehe --Yet, there are some parallels to what they were talking about when you are close to God (or are getting closer to Him).
When you are close to a waterfall:
You can hear and FEEL the thunder of it -- Like Gods voice; Powerful, yet gentle.You feel the spray of the water and the mist of the air … (14 comments)

business priorities: Christianity and Real Estate...... a perspective on forgiveness! - 07/20/07 07:39 AM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Do you have a person in your life that just continually gets under your skin?
An agent in your office who always uses your paperclips.....hehehehe....A person who continually calls on you for unusual favors....oh boy, not again!!A relative who has an addiction problem and calls on you all the time to help them when they get in a jam.........uhoh...what is going on NOW??Someone who when you run across them, always seem to get under your skin.....  =-PA person who has wronged you and justifies it...... OUCH! 
We all have people like the above mentioned in our lives.....and more than likely others I have not … (26 comments)

business priorities: Another way to make it around Active Rain -- Be Wise - 07/17/07 08:12 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Another way to find your way around in the Rain is to make Associations with professionals you relate to or are going to do business with. BUT makesure those you connect to do not ruin YOUR reputation.
Take a look at what they blog about....is it tasteful and appropriate for the clientele you want to attract?Remember you attract what you Associate with... bloggers with no respect for others, those that are arrogant, rude, or have a "know it all" attitude would be best avoided in my opinion. Do you want potential clients with children to see you hang around bloggers that … (19 comments)

business priorities: When you are on line in "The Rain"...do you feel like this? -- a Solution!! - 07/16/07 10:38 AM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Can you see ME in the back on my tiptoes....straining to be seen??)
 
When you are on line in the Active Rain Network...have you ever taken a look at the ticker on the upper right side of your page...it tells how many members are in the network at any given time.....
 
Today (7/16/2007) at about 5:45PM I looked and it said 2627 Online Right Now.....
That number has never been that high......That is almost more than the entire membership for the church I am a member of in Orlando Florida.What can you do to not feel like a little fish in the midst of all … (12 comments)

business priorities: Friday the 13th -- Are your situations in life getting you "skeerd"? - 07/12/07 04:11 PM
    
(Click on the "Skeerd Kitty" to find a great way out of                   the fear you are experiencing)
 
 
Are you skeerd about what is going on out there in the market?
There is a remedy for that kind of fear........It is closer than you think.......It just takes some walking.......To a place where you and God can meet........He will listen if you will speak.......Of your hurt and your pain, be it oh so deep......... 
So if you are wondering if HE is there, just talk to him...and have faith.....
Even if it's been a long time, he is still there to listenBending His ear is no … (11 comments)

business priorities: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings -- Make "Em Smile, a Family Event for Special Kids! - 07/11/07 06:44 AM

 
 
 
 
What is it: A family community event and fun get together to celebrate the lives of kids with special needs.Where is it: Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida.When is it: July 14th this Saturday from 7:30 am till 1:00 pm. 
This a wonderful time to get the whole family together and take a stroll along the banks of scenic Lake Eola in picturesque downtown Orlando Florida.
 
150 volunteers have made this event possible -- they planned, organized, promoted, will set-up and make sure everything runs smoothly from beginning to end.
 
The event begins with a "Buddy Stroll" where kids with special needs will be teamed up with … (5 comments)

business priorities: Understanding....... a precious treasure! - 07/07/07 01:09 PM
(Click on the above photo to see the way to REAL understanding and success) 
 
Do people really understand you?
Do they take the time to hear you out when they don't? Do they jump to conclusions about who you are?  
Here are some solutions to the two dilemmas above from the Good Book:
Give me understanding, Lord -- that I may observe Your guidance and keep it with all my heart. Psalm 119:34
The unfolding of Your word gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.Psalm 119:130
For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; discretion will guard you, understanding will watch over … (10 comments)

business priorities: Do you have the will to WIN? - 06/28/07 02:32 PM
 
 (Click on this picture to get a great movie about the life and WAY of life of Vince Lombardi) 
 
Do you have the will to win?Does doing everything (legally, morally and ethically) you can to get a listing or secure a client sound like a good concept to you? How many times have you lost a listing because you did not go into the listing meeting with a "I can win this client" attitude; instead saying to yourself, "I HOPE I get this client...."
Did you follow through with that great attitude you had going in?Did you give the facts about the … (9 comments)

business priorities: Your life matters...from beginning to end!! - 06/22/07 11:09 AM
What are you doing in the walk of life?
(Click on the "Foot Prints in the Sand" picture for an inspirational movie!)
 
   
Do you feel like this picture some times...walking alone?
You are never really alone -- there is always someone there to give some good advice, moral support or a helping hand.Sometimes they are just a cubicle away in the office, a phone call or an e-mail away.They can be your spouse, family, friends, acquaintances or current people you do business with. 
 
Good friends make us feel cared about, valued and special.If we need help, they are there to encourage us and … (20 comments)

business priorities: Learning as I go..... thank goodness! - 06/13/07 10:45 AM

                Click on the picture above to get a nice movie about                       life and how to cope with its ups and downs!
 
 
 
Some things are more important than others:
 
 
 
The love of a child, your spouse or good friends.Uplifting, inspiring associations in the workplace.A double rainbow reminding you of promises made by the Creator of the world.A wiggling puppy that is happy for your loving attention. 
 
Things that are not as important in life and should be dealt with swiftly:
 
 
"Friends" that criticize and demean you just to make themselves feel important or better than you.Business associates that have status, yet make life harder for … (8 comments)

business priorities: I finally made it.... 100,000 points..... whew!! =-D - 06/06/07 02:41 AM
This is a happy occasion of acquiring 100,000 points for this Active Rain member......WOOHOO!! I wanted to do a post about other members posts, but I will be doing that every month with the "Top Blogs of the Month". So, I have chosen the top 10 posts I have made according to readership, clicks and comments. This post is going to take a while to compile, so I am starting BEFORE I have gotten to 100,000 points.
With no further ado, here it goes:
With over 3200 views, 79 "Clicks" and just 2 comments....... Central Florida Happenings -- Things are getting better out there … (13 comments)

business priorities: You are doing everything right... you think.... - 06/05/07 08:57 AM
 
There are times when you do everything right.....
 
You call the expireds or send postcards to them all the time.You keep in touch with people who say they want to buy a home.You talk to people who say they want to sell their home.Loan officers say they will send you clients ready, willing, able and QUALIFIED to purchase.You website is giving you even MORE hits than ever, and the people are staying LONGER on your site. 
But, nothing happens.....
Expireds are fed up with their home not sellingThe buyers that say they want to purchase are waiting for better terms (interest rates)Sellers are seeing … (5 comments)

business priorities: Differences between Featured posts list, and Top Rated posts list..... why is it so Large? - 05/29/07 12:55 AM

 
 Ever feel like this guy..... yer typing away at the computer, thinking..."I'll get a 'STAR' this time...I am inspired!!" You are all done and you post the work of your creative energy and inspirations.....and await the results:
It does NOT get featured.......It has less then 10 comments on it..... 
You are feeling defeated and some air is gone from your sails..........BUT you have not dug deep enough:
Did you check the statistics for your post? HUNDREDS of people could have looked at your post and you did not know it because you were looking for the "STAR"...which is a subjective viewpoint of maybe … (23 comments)

business priorities: Success..... hehehehe...WANT Some?? - 05/28/07 09:12 AM

 
This post is inspired by Cynthia Sloops Blog about the unspoken state of the industry by many agents right now. she got TONS and tons of constructive help as to what to do to get things the way they need to be for her business from many of the members here in the Active Rain Network... Lots of the input she got can be used by many in the field right now.
Have you gotten a lift from a friend who cares about you lately? I am not talking about just a "pat on the back"......an "atta boy" if you will. I am … (5 comments)

business priorities: Central Florida Real Estate Happenings..... Orlando area April 2007 home sales - 05/28/07 06:31 AM
Orlando-area home sales in April declined compared
with last month, while median home prices also went
down slightly, said the Florida Association of Realtors.
For April, 1,609 existing single family homes sold in the Orlando
area, a 35 percent drop from the 2,491 that sold the same
month a year prior. The median sales price in April was
$250,300, a 5 percent decline from the $263,100
price in April 2006.
 
Meanwhile, 207 existing condominiums sold last month in the Orlando area,
a HUGE 57 percent drop from the 486 sales in April last year. The median
sales price fell 7 … (3 comments)

business priorities: Things are happening faster...... Woohoo!! - 05/25/07 09:20 AM

 
   A couple of firsts!!
Today I got my first referral to Active Rain!! I went to a training class at the office I transfered to and told them all about Active Rain. All of the attendees PLUS the teacher gave me their e-mail addresses so I could send them invites to this wonderful network of real estate professionals! One person has signed up so far!! Once the profile is in great shape I will let everyone know who it is and get her a formal welcome from everybody.Today I got my first BUYER from the upgraded Point2Agent website I purchased.It has LOTS of … (8 comments)

business priorities: Christianity and Real Estate.... what can you get out of it? - 05/21/07 07:29 AM

Yesterday I was in church and God caught up with me. I thought I had missed Him and I was waiting for him to show up near me.
It turns out He was NOT away at all......
Romans 10:8But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming...
I had been praying for encouragement for a situation in my life......I felt I was being lead by the Lord....yet I had not "felt" Him there.... Our church (over 3000 strong and growing) is a … (4 comments)