realtorcom: Speechless Sunday-Support - 09/12/09 04:17 PM
 
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realtorcom: The team at RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg remembers 9/11. We shall never forget - 09/12/09 04:22 AM
  The team at RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg remembers 9/11 We shall never forget
Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Va much like it was in NY on that 9/11/2001 morning 8 yrs ago. People got up and started their day just like any other. The horror of that day is something that none of us will ever forget and never should. America changed forever on that day.
We have been at war ever since. It is so sad that there are people who hate and have so much evil in them.Let this day and every day be a … (11 comments)

realtorcom: Marketing Yourself in Real Estate - 09/04/09 11:21 AM
   Marketing Yourself in Real Estate
The first key to being successful in the area of marketing is to think positively about your abilities to buy and sell properties, and have confidence that you have the skills necessary to put successful strategies in to place to reach your goals. Remember, if your passionately believe in your skills, your potential clients are going to believe in you as well, this self-assurance will increase the likelihood of them doing business with you in the future.
Offering your clients an incentive to doing business with you will motivate them to act fast. Trust is … (9 comments)

realtorcom: Thankful Thursday-My Journey to 100,000 points - 09/03/09 02:29 PM
Hello Everyone-Today I want to take the time to be thankful for the many blessings that God has placed in my life.  As a Real Estate Broker/Owner,former beauty salon owner,and breast cancer survivor, I can honestly say that every day unveils the most amazing life lessons.
It was in my beauty salon that I learned the importance of being flexible with whatever personality was sitting in my chair, how to answer each customer needs, and when to provide gentle guidance.
I attributed much of my success to building my business from referrals and held weekly open house "gratitude" parties at my salon. … (24 comments)

realtorcom: Creating Daily Success in Real Estate - 09/03/09 09:58 AM

  Creating Daily Success in Real Estate
The journey to a successful life should be enjoyed. True success comes from accomplishing the daily activities that will lead you to your ultimate goals in life. Failing or neglecting to accomplish the daily disciplines will lead you down the path of lost opportunities and lost income. If the penalty for not accomplishing your daily activities or disciplines were implemented today, you would look at neglecting them differently. The truth is the penalty for neglect is more visible in the future than it is today. The person who eats fried foods does not … (3 comments)

realtorcom: DEVELOPING REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS - 09/03/09 04:04 AM
Developing Referral Relationships
Once you’ve received a referral, gathered information, and ranked the lead, it’s time to pick up the phone. The following advice and scripts will help you at each step of the lead-conversion process. Making first-time contact The first call is the hardest one. Until you make first contact you really don’t know the quality of the lead. It could turn out to be a huge business opportunity – or nothing at all. You have to hope for the best. The referral lead could result in years of business and an important new referral alliance, or it could go … (1 comments)