Each year, on November 11th, is Veterans day. A special day to pay tribute to our heroes of this great country. Join the City of Cupertino at the Memorial Park at the Veterans memorial. Listen to Cupertino Middle School Honors Choir, a tribute to our World War II veterans, Honor Guards from the US Army, our Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department. A day to say a special "Thank You" to all veterans.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Date: 11/11/2010 11:00 AM Location: Memorial Park … (2 comments)
He likes to sit on the same chair that I am sitting in, but usually likes to climb in behind me so I can keep working.
My assistant snapped this picture of us, without me even knowing she taking it, and it has become one of my favorite pictures.
:) Chris
Are you following me on www.twitter.com/chris_alston Are … (12 comments)
chris alston: My son and I at the Salinas International Air Show
- 10/15/12 06:55 AM
I go every year... The Salinas International Air Show, that is of course in Salinas California. It is kind of North West of Monterey and about 1 hour South of Silicon Valley. We usually get the Navy's Blue Angels, or the Air Force's Thunderbirds (like this year), or the Patriots and sometimes the Canadian SnowBirds. There i always a wide range of things to see and do. From Monster Trucks, to acrobatic planes of the past and present. If you are ever planning on going next year, I would arrive early and spend the day going through all the planes and … (6 comments)
Its the big show... Well, it is what we work so hard to get, then end up blowing it when it comes to what we actually say-do-present to the seller. This awesome webinar with Bob and I will go over some great ideas on helping you create, re-create or add that one thing to your listing presentation to make it rock. We will also discuss the pros/cons of a pre-listing package too! … (17 comments)
Have you been working with a buyer for weeks or longer, and have them end up using another agent to buy a home? Or are you showing property to buyers that still have not decided to work with you? Would you ever list a house without a listing contract that ties you into an actual contract?
This weeks ActiveRain University Webinar will talk about just that! Ways to … (27 comments)
So have you been thinking about twitter? Tech Talk about Twitter is a webinar to help you better understand twitter, and ways to get started with the social media site. Come with your questions, thoughts and ideas as we will do our best to help you get off and running on the right foot! Tech Talk about Twitter will be hosted with Chris Alston (That’s me!) and our very own Bob Stewart!
Have you ever had any one of these questions? · What is it? · How to use it? · Why should you use it? · Can you actually use it in your real … (24 comments)
chris alston: ActiveRain Webinar "Helping Sellers Understand the Value of Staging" 3/21/12 10-11am PST FREE
- 03/15/12 09:19 AM
ActiveRain University presents another awesome webinar on Wednesday March 21st 2012 from 10-11am PST (1-2PM EST). The topic this week is on STAGING! This information packed webinar will help you in your listing presentations, and position yourself to stand out above the crowd! Staging is not just about hiring someone to help make the house presentable; it is about getting it to tip-top shape and keeping it that way. It’s about helping buyers visualize themselves in their new home. We will explore the options of staging yourself, having someone on your team to it, and what it’s like … (2 comments)
chris alston: DOMINATE with Facebook! Another FREE ActiveRain University Webinar. Wed Feb 8th @ 10-11am PST.
- 02/07/12 05:44 AM
It is time again for another AWESOME ActiveRain University Webinar hosted by Chris Alston! This time, it is on learning how to DOMINATE using Facebook Click here to register: --> http://bit.ly/y1ftR3 We use Facebook daily to catch up with our friends, chit chat, look up the news, stalk our ex's and much much more. But we seem to forget that in real estate, we are lead generators, and facebook allows us to accomplish this for FREE. Learn how to get your friends to know you are in real estate. Learn how to NOT annoy your friends when you talk about real estate. Learn how to get MORE … (49 comments)
chris alston: 10 Things You Can Do NOW to Generate Business. ActiveRain University Webinar – Wednesday 12/7/11 10-11am PST
- 12/05/11 05:08 PM
10 Things You Can Do NOW to Generate Business. ActiveRain University Webinar Wednesday 12/7/11 10-11am PST We all know we need to generate leads in order to have longevity in our career. It is paramount in our careers as real estate agents. If it is so important, why are we still not sure what it is we should do right now? We get to work, ready to work… Only to hesitate and stall out… Frozen with inaction. Join me for this great webinar on 10 things you can do NOW to generate business. There is not really a right or … (46 comments)
Wow... Now I am not sure who Bernice Johnson Reagon is, but I now want to find out more about this wonderful sounding person. I wonder if life has challenged her and she overcame obstacles to achieve a dream she had. How often does life paralyze us into inaction? How we react to those challenges really shape us and define us to who we actually are. So do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? Chris … (21 comments)
chris alston: Me and my son Ryan in Solvang, CA
- 10/15/11 07:05 PM
One thing I love to do, is to go new places with my son Ryan. He is so eager to explore the world, just like all 4 year olds do! Through all the exploring and tinkering and running and jumping and wanting toys comes the times I need him to stand a bit still to take a picture I can put in the photo album to remember forever.
So when we walked past this sign, I had to snap a picture. See that red thing in his hand? Yup, that is a back scratcher!!! Out of everything, he wanted a … (17 comments)
chris alston: Mission Santa Inez, Solvang CA (Est. 1804)
- 10/14/11 03:32 PM
Traveling to Southern California on Highway 101 towards Santa Barbara takes you to a cut off to a city called Solvang. A Danish hamlet located a few miles off 101 before Santa Barbara, and what a treat do you have in store! Don't plan on spending a few hours, consider a few days!
At the end of town is the old Mission Santa Ines that was founded on 1804.
It has endured through a long and varied history to still serve the community today.
The Mission is open to the public, and has a museum and gift shop. … (11 comments)
chris alston: Peregrine falcon in my backyard... Kinda cool!
- 10/09/11 04:23 PM
I was sitting in my kitchen having a snack and I saw big bird having field day down at my pool! Chasing whatever seemed to catch it's fancy. There are lizards, field mice, bunnies, gophers and other stuff down there so I still wonder what it was chasing!
He (she?) landed on one of the recliners and just chilled for a bit! I walked down to the pool and took this one through the bars...
I then entered the pool area and walked over to it hoping I could get a closer/clearer picture... He flew up to one of … (11 comments)
The dude driving was loaded down with tons of loaves of bread! I mean stacked to the brim! I had to step on it to get a better picture... I wonder if it was hard to resist the bread, and he snacked a bit on his way!
As I was driving toward Half Moon Bay, I giggled to myself... I was thinking it would be funny if this guy was headed … (13 comments)
It was held the weekend of Oct 1st and 2nd, and the weather was perfect!
Thousands of Glass Pumpkins to choose from, and it seems it has become a yearly tradition to purchase one a year. Then again, seeing how many people were there, I think some are starting to buy more than one!
If you live in the Los Gatos, CA area, mark it down for next year. It is a neat event you just cant miss! … (3 comments)
chris alston: Environmental Recycling Day & Document Shredding Event – Cupertino, CA. 10/22/2011
- 10/02/11 07:23 AM
Environmental Recycling Day & Document Shredding Event – Cupertino, CA. 10/22/2011 The City of Cupertino will be hosting this event on October 22, 2011. It will be located in the De Anza College in Parking Lot “A”. This free drive-through, drop off service is for Cupertino Residences and happens twice a year. It is to help encourage extended use of products and prevent valuable resources from being sent to the dump! ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS · Shred your confidential documents - two box limit · Yard Waste (processed for compost) · Reusable furniture, clothing and shoes (for donation; NO dirty, broken, stained or … (19 comments)
chris alston: Pumpkins in the Park - San Jose, CA (October 8th, 2011)
- 10/02/11 06:50 AM
What a day to spend with family this October! Right in our back yard! Saturday, October 8, 2011!10 AM to 4 PMGuadalupe River Park / Discovery Meadow(Woz Way & San Carlos)San Jose, CA EVENTS Pumpkin PatchScarecrow RowFresh Apple CiderGuadalupe River EducationLots of Free Kid’s ActivitiesChildren's Concert
For more info, log on to the following website: http://www.grpg.org/PIP.shtml
Chris Alston Are you following me on twitter? www.twitter.com/chris_alston Are you a fan? www.facebook.com/realestatetrainer … (6 comments)
chris alston: Cupertino Tournament of Bands - October 8th, 2011
- 09/28/11 06:26 AM
Cupertino Tournament of Bands (TOB) Saturday, October 8th, 2011 As you know, I am an alumni of Cupertino High School... I am a native of Cupertino and still live and work here... So I am planning on taking my son to this awesome event! This event draws crowds from all the local high schools, as well as schools from across the state and US! Band compete based upon band size so the schools are always competing against others that are of the same caliber. They compete on marching in parade, music, percussion, and of course everyone's favorite the Field shows! … (4 comments)
chris alston: Using Facebook to Grow Your Real Estate Business - My RainCamp Recorded Webinar
- 09/27/11 05:06 PM
ActiveRain RainCamp was a few weeks ago, and my presentation was recorded for all of you that missed the online webinar. The topic of my presentation was, "Using Facebook to Grow Your Real Estate Business". This video is the first of a weekly series that I will be hosting and launching next Wednesday. The topics will change weekly and will fall into a regular rotation and times. Bob and I will be finalizing the times and topics in the next few days. The online trianings will be on topics like lead generation, listings, buyers, social media, validity, and much much … (16 comments)
chris alston: Photoblog - Driving through California. Oakdale/knights Ferry/Dentville
- 09/27/11 04:19 PM
Traveling through Oakdale California, I took this picture in the area once called Dentville and Knights Ferry. There is even a wooden covered bridge that some say was designed by U.S. Grant who was a brother-in-law of the Dent Brothers. Now it is an amazing drive through a rolling chaparral meadow that sometimes breaks to a dry plain with rock outcroppings. That is seem through most of the foot hills throughout California.
When I drive, I like to think about what it would have been like crossing this mass open spaces in the wild west... On a horse, in a … (10 comments)
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