Rick Mendenhall's (rickmendenhall) Blog

Rude Realtors Today I received a call from a realtor who wanted to view one of my listings.  The phone call came in at 11:30, and I was busy with another appointment.  The realtor left a message and said she wanted to view the home between 1:00 - 2:00, and if I didn't return the call that she wou...

I did an open house for one of my vacant home listings in a nice subdivision.  In addition, I invested in advertising through the local newspapers, as well; I put signs and balloons pointing the way to my wonderful listing.  I was so excited about driving traffic through this home, and for the op...

      I spent 18 months as a full-time certified Six Sigma Black Belt at Delta Air Lines Technical Operations.  As a Black Belt I had many projects in work.  Our focus was on Systems, how things work together and how to eliminate waste in our process.  We also focused on our schedule and budget a...

I am amazed on how many vacant homes I see day to day with lawns that are out of control.  When I drive by a home for sale that has a lawn that hasn't been cut for two months, I wonder what else has not been done maintenance wise in the home.  In addition, I am surprised by how some realtors see ...