business: What Does Monday, Jan 4th Hold?
- 01/02/16 11:10 PM
Well, it is the first real working day of the new year. Lots of resolutions to keep or break. But while all that is true I also have an offer to get accepted; an offer on HUD property to put to bed, a showing and a new listing to post. In early November I watched a video by Tom Ferry about how to have a great January. His comments in a nutshell we're start working now. It struck a chord and I followed his advice. Besides the above I currently have nine pendings closing in Jan and Feb. soon 11. Like Ferry suggests, … (3 comments)
business: Making the Business Flow REDUX
- 12/17/13 11:39 PM
About a year ago I posted a blog titled Making the Business Flow. It was pretty well received and quite true (in my humble opinion). Today Id like to add to that a little (you can click on the link above for my original post) The last few years were tough on all of us. I am firmly convinced that the RELATIONSHIPS I found and nurtured are a main reason I came through the slow times comparatively ok. But like everyone from time to time, for some reason, I drop a client off my radar...usually by accident but who knows how or … (1 comments)
business: A Different Take on the 4th - Perhaps
- 07/04/10 03:21 AM
A few years ago I had a group of friends at my house one evening for dinner. Following dinner, and with a good bottle of wine, we sat at the table and discussed the good old USA until the wee hours. What made this a little unusual is one person was from Germany, he and his family had escaped the East ahead of the Russian army then were DP's in the West until coming to the US in 1955. He was a naturalized citizen. One was a scientist from Switzerland in the US on a work visa and working for the USDA. … (0 comments)
business: Making 2009 A Year To Remember...Starts NOW!
- 12/30/08 12:17 AM
If 2008 wasn't the money maker you expected then perhaps we can kick 2009 up a notch or two! Over the last few years, face it we have been spoiled. Easy business and inflated markets and commissions allowed us to get sloppy. It seemed business was everywhere and everyone wanted a piece of the action. Now many agents are dropping out and others are worried about the future. Business appears to have dried up. But I can guarantee you this... REAL ESTATE SELLS IN YOUR MARKET ALMOST EVERY DAY! At 12/31/08 there will be some agents with sales and some without. … (13 comments)
business: Winnie the Pooh and Real Estate Too
- 06/28/08 04:54 AM
Other than the "100 aker wood" how does Pooh Bear relate to Real Estate? The other day I had finished a book titled "Juggling Elephants" (which I recommend for the busy agent... or those that plan to be) and was looking for something to read. I found a very old copy of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Doggeared, part of the spine chewed away by Maggie (a long haired Dachshund)... the back rearranged by Sadie (a super Sheltie now gone for about 5 years). and the rest often read by my daughter now 30 something...only 20-25 years ago. So … (11 comments)
business: Beginners Market Plan for Success
- 04/23/07 02:38 AM
So you have decided that Real estate is the way for you. life style, hours, money etc. Hmmmm could be but you might want to look at your business plan.... or if you don't have one create one. Otherwise it will be none of the above. Buyers don't just call and sellers don't just drop out of the sky. So here are some ideas to help our: 1. Hours... best described as long and hard. Try getting to the office before 8:30 Monday through Saturday. The old addage "the early bird catches the worm" is still true. After you are established you … (4 comments)
business: Why Real Estate
- 04/16/07 02:04 AM
Hmmmm since this is the count down to tax day and IRS and since this year I am paying more in taxes than I have ever done before I thought a few minutes to reflect on why my current profession would make it all go down easier. So here is what I like about Real Estate (other than income) For the most part you are dealing with happy people... happy to be selling and moving on to something new or happy to buying and starting another adventure. You and only you are responsible for your success or failure. Sure economy and … (3 comments)
business: Where Does Business Come From?
- 04/03/07 01:52 AM
I track my source of leads. Logging each...referrals, sign calls, floor calls, internet, etc. Partly from curiosity and partly from wanting to concentrate my advertising dollars where they do the most good. In my case I find (as I am sure many others do) I spend the largest percentage of $$ (about 52%) on print advertising which garners about 11% of my leads (rephrase that... of my closings). My inclination is to cut the 52% back to about 15%. I think some advertising is necessary for a "presence" and some may actually result in other leads... Jake refers Karen because he saw … (2 comments)
Comments and advice on the Real Estate market in Washington State and the housing market in and around Wenatchee, East Wenatchee and the Wenatchee Valley.
Well, it is the first real working day of the new year. Lots of resolutions to keep or break. But while all that is true I also have an offer to get accepted; an offer on HUD property to put to bed, a showing and a new listing to post. 
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