joslyn panka: Growth Leader Leads Are A Bit Of A Tease...
- 03/13/09 05:54 AM
I find myself, a week ago, sitting in the office. I've secured an afternoon with grandma and grandpa for the most adorable little dude in the world (you can debate with me, but I will still insist he's the cutest). I've managed to clean off my desk and organize the conference room. I've got a clipped stack of forms, including agency, representation, and a purchase agreement waiting to be filled out. I'm sitting in my office chair, advertising my new listing all over the internet, and I regularly glance at the clock. 12:54... 12:56... 12:57... 12:57... still 12:58... two minutes... 1:00. Okay, so the buyers that signed up … (9 comments)
joslyn panka: How Gas Prices Are Making Me A Better Agent
- 04/17/08 03:43 PM
Gas prices in Mora went from $3.35 a gallon to $3.45 pretty much overnight. Even though I thought it was bad when it hit $3.35, for some reason seeing the new, higher price today felt like major defeat. It began to stir many thoughts about how to save money, conserve more, and continue in real estate with costs rising so drastically. So here are some thoughts I've come up with. Make sure my buyers are preapproved - BEFORE I show them houses. I am guilty of this, as many other agents are. Especially coming out of an era where pretty … (14 comments)
joslyn panka: Are Properties Selling In Kanabec County?
- 01/09/08 06:23 PM
With the news telling us what a horrible market it is, many home sellers are worried that there is no hope for selling their home. I'm here to show you that there is. Right now, as of 2:07 AM on January 10th, there are 11 single family listings that are pending in Kanabec County. 7 of the houses pending are in Mora, Minnesota. 2 of the houses for sale are located in Ogilvie, Minnesota. 1 of the houses for sale is located in Brook Park, Minnesota. And last but not least, 1 of the houses for sale is located in Braham, within … (3 comments)
joslyn panka: Musical Entertainment in Mora, Minnesota!
- 01/09/08 03:38 AM
This Saturday, January 12th, the students and faculty of Encore School of Music in Mora Minnesota will be performing for the annual winter recital! Come for some great musical performances at 9:30, 1:00 or 3:00. Stay and meet the instructors and give the students a pat on the back. They've earned it! I will be performing as well, so I hope to see you there! … (0 comments)
joslyn panka: A Great Opportunity for a Business in Mora, Minnesota!
- 12/10/07 05:35 AM
Commercial building for sale in Mora! What more can you ask for? 1,000+ sq. ft. commercial building located on Highway 23, directly across from the new Kanabec State Bank, and right next door to Dala Dollar. Along with great frontage, you get a garage, bathroom, break room, and plenty of storage. Building was originally a restraunt, and is currently home to a locksmith, but there are tons of possibilities here! Why not start a coffee shop for those coffee drinkers? Or a bookstore for readers in the area? What is your dream business? So many great possibilities here! For more information on this great … (3 comments)
joslyn panka: RE/MAX Operation Thank You!
- 11/27/07 06:50 AM
RE/MAX Operation Thank You! Hi there everyone! This is the official RE/MAX Associates Plus Operation Thank You Blog. You can visit here for updates, ideas for donations, and more! What is Operation Thank You? Last year we began Operation Thank You as a tribute to our service people who are overseas. Our office collected money and all kinds of great gifts for the soldiers, and collected names from the community of our local men and women that are overseas. We sent out 38 care packages last year! That is huge! We hope to do at least as many this year, if not more. … (1 comments)
joslyn panka: My Name Is Joslyn, and I Have An Addiction...
- 09/15/07 04:29 PM
91%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?Mingle2 - Free Dating Site I stopped by Candace Robinson's blog tonight and read her recent blog Top 10 Symptoms To Indicate If You Have a Blogging Addiction. I must admit, that does sound a lot like me. Especially having your significant other wake up to you giggling in the "wee hours of the morning" while writing/reading blogs. So why the addiction? I think there's many reasons. Some of us just like to talk. I get that way sometimes. I have admitted that I like to hear myself talk before. Sometimes I come up with a good … (14 comments)
joslyn panka: Pop Quiz, And It's Failed!
- 08/24/07 08:50 AM
I have a few deals right now that really blow my mind. I can't believe my luck. I had a septic and well fail on one. One is in a flood zone. One has no air exchange system, and the house is suffering from mold issues. And one is a bank owned, that needs to pass a water test, has a closing date of the 31st, and the REO manager is out of town, so we cannot get an answer until Monday as to if they have even accepted our counter! I suppose that if they were all easy, we wouldn't get paid what we do. … (14 comments)
joslyn panka: Where Can I Find More Information About You?
- 08/03/07 05:55 AM
I have begun adding this to the back of letters that I send out and other marketing materials. I just started, so haven't seen the results, but so far it's been a hit! I use a fun font of a larger size, and it's easy to put on just about any of my marketing materials, and shows that I'm out there! Tell me what you think!
Where can I find more Information about Joslyn Panka?
You can visit my personal website at http://joslynpanka.point2agent.com/
You can visit my MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/joslynpanka
You can visit RE/MAX Select's Website at http://www.realestatemn.com/
You can see some of my advertisements at http://www.craigslist.com/
Joslyn has … (22 comments)
joslyn panka: Good Week, Good Week.
- 07/31/07 08:22 AM
Yesterday was Monday, and my week is off to a much better start. I'm hoping that this week will be fantastic, and that I will also get my minibreak in on Friday and Saturday. (Maybe part of Sunday, too!) Yesterday, I showed two houses and wrote two purchase agreements. Can you get any better than that? I'm completely pumped. For those of you who don't believe me about multiple offers, I'm in the situation AGAIN on one of them, and the other I think we have. The inspection is happening on my newly pended property, and I have my fingers crossed. They … (4 comments)
joslyn panka: All About MeMe!
- 07/19/07 09:35 AM
I just checked my e-mail, and noticed that I have been MeMe'd by Debbie Baldes who works in my fiancee's old stomping grounds of Roseville, CA. Now, what I love about reading MeMe's is that we all act like we hate it, that it's such a pain... yet I really think that we do like doing it. Even me. So, with that said (don't deny it, you know you love it!) here is my second MeMe. By the way, you can read my first one - Me? Me-Me'd??? Who Woulda Thunk It?
1. I spent my high school career as a super star clarinet player. Surprisingly, … (8 comments)
joslyn panka: Cable Internet? Wow!
- 07/10/07 08:11 AM
Great news! Residents in Blackberry and Chokecherry Acres in Brook Park, Minnesota, now have HIGH SPEED INTERNET CAPABILITY! I found this extremely exciting, because I live in the area. As a REALTOR in Kanabec County, I use the internet a lot. I had discontinued my home service, because I couldn't bear to go home to dial up after being on high speed at the office all day. What great news! Now I and my neighbors can enjoy high speed internet! For more information, call Qwest or check out their website! If you are thinking of purchasing a property in this area, I am the … (2 comments)
joslyn panka: Burritos and Tacos on Union - Mora's Newest Restraunt!
- 07/09/07 07:55 AM
Anyone who knows me knows that I can eat mexican food every day of the week. Now that is easier for me to do ever since the grand opening of Burritos and Tacos on Union! Burritos and Tacos on Union, located right on Union Street in Mora, is a great place to grab a bite to eat! When they first opened, they started with burritos, (which weigh a whole pound!!) and tacos. Since then, they have grown and added more fantastic dishes to their menu! Along with their famous burritos, you can order tacos, mexican pizza, nachos, taco salad, taquitos, fajitas, taco burgers, and … (2 comments)
joslyn panka: New Listing! Cabin Located Between Highway 65 and Hinckley!
- 06/29/07 10:20 AM
5 acres, one cabin, and tons of wildlife! This cabin built in 2003 has electric, wiring is in, and just needs finishing touches! Roof and structure are fantastic, and practically new! Follow a beautiful private road down to the end, and you'll fall in love! Relax on the front porch, dine in the living area, or sleep in the loft - there is plenty of room for fun! Lots of pheasants, deer, and other wildlife! In fact, a bald eagle led my way down the private road just today! Cabin is located close to Highway 65 or I -35, Grand Casino Hinckley, great fishing … (2 comments)
joslyn panka: No Genius Blog Today!
- 06/13/07 10:54 AM
I feel horrible, because I try to write to consumers, yet still post good blogs to my AR readers as well. Well, this week just isn't my week. No genius blogs today! I have been running ragged all week long, and all I really want to do is curl up in a COOL house (which wouldn't be mine, because Nick won't turn the air on until it's 150 degrees, and we live in Minnesota...) read a book, watch some pointless TV, and SLEEP. It's official, I don't even know what sleep is anymore. Between the roasting temperatures, my crazy schedule, and the … (24 comments)
joslyn panka: Me? Me-Me'd??? Who Woulda Thunk It?
- 06/02/07 06:52 AM
So I saw the e-mail this morning from Rick and Lynn Orze and I unknowingly opened it. Okay, so it's not that bad, but now I have to come up with five interesting things about myself... which is hard to do. My life is a little different than the average real estate agent's - mostly because I'm the "baby". So here goes.... 1. I am engaged and trying to plan a wedding on top of farming, selling, and all other fun real estate activites. His name is Nick, and I met him about five years ago. We are kind of like that couple … (12 comments)
joslyn panka: For Sale By Owner - One Thing To Remember During Your Open House
- 05/31/07 05:07 AM
When I'm driving around and see an open house being held by the owner, I like to stop by for a few reasons. I like to know my marketSeeing the home is great when trying to produce a market analysis for other homes in the areaI am knowledgable about the property if a buyer ever asks, or I can work with you if I come across a buyer in your price rangeThere are a few things I have noticed that I would like to bring to your attention when hosting your own open house. These are just a few tips that … (0 comments)
joslyn panka: How To Get More People (Or At Least Me) To Read Your Blog
- 05/31/07 04:04 AM
I can tell you the one thing I love when I read a blog. I go through and usually comment on blogs that I can relate to, learn something from, or is of value to me. I'm not a freak here. Post something like a new recipe or a new listing, and then post a blog about something that matters to real estate agents, and see what gets more comments from AR members! I'm not saying that you never should write anything fun, or post your listings. I'm LOVING some of these recipes and listings, and they are GREAT for localism. I … (12 comments)
joslyn panka: Joslyn's Recipes - No Bake Fruit Smoothie Cheesecake
- 05/30/07 07:43 AM
Dessert I don't have to bake? I'm in! Summer is here, and with the central air running, I am not going to turn on that oven! I love to have a special dessert every once and a while, and I found this recipe to be a great no-bake summer dessert! No Bake Fruit Smoothie Cheesecake What you need: 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup butter, melted2 tbsp. sugar and 1/2 cup sugar, separated4 packages (8 oz. each) low fat cream cheese12 oz. of frozen mixed berries, thawed and drained1 tub of whipped topping, thawed and dividedTo make fruity cheesecake bliss... I use a 13x9 … (12 comments)
joslyn panka: Joslyn's Recipes - Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
- 05/30/07 07:33 AM
With the market picking up, I don't have much time to make dinner. Before you know it, I'm resorting to my "quick and easy" recipes. I thought I'd share one with you. This one is famous at our office potluck lunches! Don't be afraid to let me know what you think! Enjoy! Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas What you need: 1 can cream of chicken soup8 oz. sour cream (I usually buy a 1 lb. container, for a little extra!)1 cup salsa2 tsp. chili powder2 cups chopped, cooked chicken1 cup shredded cheddar10 fajita size tortillas, warmed1 green onion, slicedThen I mix the soup, sour cream, … (10 comments)
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I find myself, a week ago, sitting in the office. I've secured an afternoon with grandma and grandpa for the most adorable little dude in the world (you can debate with me, but I will still insist he's the cutest). I've managed to clean off my desk and organize the conference room. I've got a clipped stack of forms, including agency, representation, and a purchase agreement waiting to be filled out. I'm sitting in my office chair, advertising my new listing all over the internet, and I regularly glance at the clock.
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