phoenix arizona real estate: Talk is Cheap
- 11/02/09 01:44 PM
The statement, "talk is cheap" goes hand in hand with watching what a person does. Years ago, a person's word was their bond. If a deal was "struck" and people shook hands on the agreement it was as good as gold. No attorneys were required, no long documents; a man's word was binding. In "those days," a person's integrity meant something to them. Most would rather die than lose their good name. Unfortunately, a person's word does not mean what it did in the past. People will say anything to get what they want regardless of the truth of their statement … (2 comments)
phoenix arizona real estate: Advice
- 09/18/09 04:10 AM
English author Samuel Johnson gave this sage comment, "Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least." There is excellent advice dispensed on Active Rain and I wonder how many take it to heart or think they do not need any of it. A wise person listens to advice, examines himself or herself to determine if it applies and if it fits and they use it to grow and develop, they benefit their clients. That is how they began wise. We should follow their example to benefit our clients as well. … (2 comments)
phoenix arizona real estate: Surprise, A Safe Place to Live
- 09/09/09 02:22 PM
Surprise, Arizona is a very beautiful community and it has been named one of the safest cities in the country and the safest in Arizona, according to the 14th annual "City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America" which was released on November 19, 2007. Surprise Police Chief Dan Hughes said that a low crime rate boils down to "community partnerships." "We are extremely fortunate to have outstanding officers and a great public response to programs such as Block Watch." Surprise ranked as the 33rd safest city in America and the highest in Arizona according to the survey. If you are looking for … (0 comments)
phoenix arizona real estate: Think Like A Buyer
- 08/05/09 03:50 AM
Someone once said, "The man (person) who can put himself in the places of other men, (people) who can understand the workings of their minds, need never worry about what the future has in store for him. (them) Can you forget your personal feelings when working with a buyer and put yourself in their place? What are they thinking about what you are showing them homes you picked out? Even though you may have done an exhaustive analysis for them and you believe you have picked the right homes for them to view, have you really? Why are they slow to buy? … (0 comments)
phoenix arizona real estate: A Real Dream
- 11/07/07 09:49 AM
The Surprise Arizona DreamCatcher Park has been honored as a "Best of the West" award given in the Service to Communities-Health category at the October 25th Westmarc awards banquet in Glendale, Arizona. The park is a real dream because it can accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices. This is Surprises first fully-accessible park and it features a softer, more resilient playing surface that is perfect for baseball, football or soccer. Fans can also view the games from shaded, stadium-style seating, keeping the beautiful Arizona sun from shinning down on them. Surprise is a progressive city with families and activities for all ages available. … (3 comments)
phoenix arizona real estate: Old Fashioned Service
- 10/25/07 11:32 AM
Remember the "good old days" when you pulled into a "Service Station" and actually got service? May I check your oil? How are those tires? All this while the gas was pumping in your car and you didn't have to lift a finger. If you aren't old enough to remember, this was service. Then when the tank was filled the "Service Station Attendant" brought you a clip board with your gas receipt to be signed, gold or green stamps or your change and you never left your car. Am I showing my age? Probably, because I did "pump" gas when I … (7 comments)
phoenix arizona real estate: Dog Eat Dog
- 10/18/07 10:44 AM
I recently blogged about leaving a business card after viewing a home and getting feedback when I contact other agents, see: http://activerain.com/blogsview/237463/Do-you. One comment bothered me so I thought I would throw it out to see what my fellow Rainers thought. One comment said, no response is a response. So what do you think of that? What kind of response is it? My thought process was to get feedback from the clients and other agents point of view good or bad. Certainly if the client doesn't like the place feedback to me as to why is certainly helpful, in my opinion. Certainly … (12 comments)
The statement, "talk is cheap" goes hand in hand with watching what a person does. Years ago, a person's word was their bond. If a deal was "struck" and people shook hands on the agreement it was as good as gold. No attorneys were required, no long documents; a man's word was binding. In "those days," a person's integrity meant something to them. Most would rather die than lose their good name. ;)
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