fl: The "Real" real estate market-Part II
- 07/13/09 03:11 AM
Unfortunately, in real estate we rarely, if ever, give commodity markets any thought. If we understand what real estate really is, and by contrast what it is not, then we will be well on our way to understanding what motivates the market, and how to use it to our advantage as home sellers, regardless of market conditions. Real estate is a commodity. Real estate is a commodity. Real estate is a commodity. However, we consistently treat it like a product, expecting our marketing to be able to sell it. It never has, and never will. Two important attributes of any commodity marketplace are: … (0 comments)
fl: Active rain
- 07/10/09 02:37 AM
I'm here today trying to convince my fellow colleagues of the advantages of getting involved in social networking. They are skeptical, however the exponential benefits of this type of activity are still in its infancy. Has anybody out there actually seen any new business result from your activities on either Active Rain or other social networks? … (8 comments)
fl: Finding Balance
- 07/05/09 05:40 AM
I've been in the real estate business for 5 years now and I can honestly say that for me it's been the best business that I've ever had the privilege of being a part of. That being said, I find myself going back to the same dilemma; finding a balance between my home and professional life. As we all know, our profession can be very demanding of our time, and at very odd hours to boot! Unfortunately, this reality has led to more then my fair share of "discussions" with my significant other. Not to mention that we have two young children. … (3 comments)
fl: Time Management
- 07/03/09 03:54 AM
This was given to me by a colleague. I'm not sure who wrote it... Forget time management....Manage yourself! Each day blesses you with 24 hours. That's 1,440 minutes. No more. No less. Time is relentless. It can't be replaced or reversed, stopped, stored not saved. Nor can you reach into your time reservoir to "borrow' an hour from yesterday...to use today. Time is the essence of your life. If you waste your time, you waste your life. Don't race compulsively or erratically to do more "stuff" in less time. Don't become busier or more active. Instead, make better choices and wiser decisions. … (0 comments)
fl: FHA and condominium
- 06/28/09 02:44 AM
Hello all, Here's a quick link that will let you know if the condominium that your client is considering making an offer on is FHA approved. https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm … (2 comments)
Unfortunately, in real estate we rarely, if ever, give commodity markets any thought. If we understand what real estate really is, and by contrast what it is not, then we will be well on our way to understanding what motivates the market, and how to use it to our advantage as home sellers, regardless of market conditions. Real estate is a commodity. Real estate is a commodity. Real estate is a commodity. However, we consistently treat it like a product, expecting our marketing to be able to sell it. It never has, and never will. Two important attributes of any commodity marketplace are:
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