sandi logan: Green, Green, Green!
- 01/25/08 05:28 AM
In today's society there are so many of us becoming aware of what we are doing to our environment with everyday activities. And among those are more and more real estate developers. Two of the most important issues are water and transportation. Going green definitely requires more site evaluation, planning and design but nowadays it's a great way for developers to get noticed. A lot of home buyers are more environmentally aware and they are looking for communities that are just as aware as they are. Water recycling systems are becoming ever so popular. Stormwater from properties will be used … (4 comments)
sandi logan: The bottom line.....why I do what I do
- 01/04/08 02:56 AM
First, I want to say Happy New Year to all Active Rainers!! This is going to be a great one! I want to tell you the simple story of why I do what I do. I hailed from the Restaurant Industry, high level management. I loved it but after 20 years, the hours became too long and the thrill was losing its appeal. Along came Hurricane Ivan who ate my house and everything in it. You see, not only did Ivan eat my house, but he also ate my job location so now I had no job and no home. My fiancé … (4 comments)
sandi logan: What is stopping you?
- 12/13/07 01:18 AM
This blog was born out of curiosity more than anything else. Yes, I love to rave about my career and industry but that is not the motivation behind this piece. Knowing what I know and doing what I do, I have to ask all agents..........what has stopped you from hiring an assistant, remote or onsite? In talking with my clients and other agents who have hired an assistant, the only regret I ever hear is "Why didn't I do this sooner?" Is money stopping you? Are you just the type that prefers to do all the work yourself? Do you have a problem … (9 comments)
sandi logan: Hiring a Real Estate Professional Assistants (REPA) - Is it worth it?
- 11/27/07 04:37 AM
Let's face it, the media has been the Real Estate markets worst enemy of late. Agents/Brokers are tightening the expense belt and doing whatever is necessary to cut costs and still maintain a profitable business. The dilemma is, what costs to cut and what new expenses to incur. Let's take a look at this..... Making money is the endgame in this industry (and all industries for that matter)! What areas of your business can you truly afford to cut costs in? Marketing? Administrative? Advertising is the key to getting your properties in front of potential buyers and administrative processes are necessary. You … (1 comments)
Purpose - means an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions Active Rain caters to many different Real Estate industries, Agents/Brokers, Mortgage Brokers, Inspection Companies, Professional Assistants, and the list goes on and on.......my question to ALL of you is this.....does your Passion and Purpose coincide?
Here is what I understand, Passion is our NOW, Purpose is our FUTURE, does what you are doing right now coincide with what you dream of for your future? When you go to work each day, do you … (0 comments)
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